Friday, 10 April 2026

Part 2 - Finally Catching our Breathe.

There were some breathtaking moments before the move.

Saturday 14 March 
 It had been a very busy day, but as I was participating in Cancer's March Charge, I needed to walk some k's.  It was after 5 when I set out. I noted the golf course was clear, so chose a loop around the ponds. It was such a glorious evening, and the course was looking at its finest after all the rain, that I just kept walking and enjoying the 3 km covered.













Sunday 15 March
It was my birthday and I was quite happily forgetting it. My dear friend Joc, would have none of that. She arrived at 5.45 am and we relaxing on the beach at Southport by 5.30, waiting to watch the sunrise.









The following morning I was off walking my k's at 5.45. The sky was glowing and there were still no golfers, so around the ponds once again.












To the west.

To the east.



The golf course couldn't have said a more special goodbye.

In January, when I signed up for the March Charge, I thankfully had no idea of the events of February and March. My kilometres were down this year, but it is the dollars donated that is so important.


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12 comments:

  1. Happy belated birthday! Celebrating at the beach with a close friend looks perfect. Beautiful photos!

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    1. Peter, these 3 days of walking are very special. I am missing the golf course views!

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  2. Dear Helen, Happy belated Birthday to you, dear friend! Your photos are absolutely stunning, and you have a beautiful smile! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour! I wish you all the best!

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    1. Thank you so much, Linda. Thank you for your best wishes too.

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  3. Great photos of the sky reflected in the ponds. And happy belated birthday! Great job on the March challenge.

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    1. Linda, I am really missing the ponds, sunrise and sunset!

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  4. Happy Belated Birthday, Helen!
    Such a lovely way to spend your birthday.
    The sunrise and those glowing skies over the ponds are breathtaking. Well done on the March Charge.

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    1. Veronica Lee, if one has to celebrate a birthday at my age, this way couldn't be bettered.

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  5. I agree--- It's good to be able to spend the day doing what's fun with a really good friend. I'm happy for you.

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  6. Thanks, Bill. Joc has been such a tower of strength over these past few weeks.

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  7. Kim Fritzemeier27 April 2026 at 15:20

    Happy belated birthday! I'm behind with reading blog posts.

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    1. Thank you Kim. I know exactly how hard it is to keep up. I'm hoping things soon settle here to get back into my routine.

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