road trip . . .

 During the hot spell last week we took a wee road trip.  We ended up in a village called Kelwood and what a treat it was.  This community is so well cared for - everyone seems to take pride in their homes and yards.  In the centre of town is a beautiful park!  Many folks had huge gardens - I haven't seen gardens this big since I was a kid - just like then the gardens are totally weedless and picture perfect.  There was one that was all garlic - I'm hoping some of the garlic will be at the farmers' market in the fall.  There is a place there called the Kelwood Barn that is a convenience store (Mountain General)  and gas bar.  At the back there is a restaurant (Farmer's Daughter) that is very inviting as is the outdoor patio.  Unfortunately, in our neck of the woods we cannot dine in or on the patio yet.  Since take out was available we chose a burger  - oh my, these were huge and homemade - homemade buns and patties . . . they were absolutely delicious!!!  We haven't bought a burger this good for many years and we were reminded that when we were younger this was what a restaurant burger tasted like.  Needless to say we'll be visiting here again.  The photos of the park do not do it justice.  

These were taken at the cemetery which was well cared for  - the storage shed is a unique design.

happiness is an inside job

restart . . .

 It makes me chuckle whenever I read "did you ever stop to think and didn't restart" - I suppose many of us have felt that way sometime or other.  But it got me thinking about restarting our lives following this pandemic.  Many of us have been in lockdown for a year and a half (and still are) and during that time haven't gotten together with family or friends.  We've done other things to entertain ourselves  which makes me wonder if it will not be easy to restart visits with family and friends when the time comes.  After all friends and family have had to find other things to do as well - will we all be content doing those other things.  I guess time will tell.  And I wonder as well about handshakes and hugs - will it be easy to return to doing them . . . I hope so.  

I have learned that I can cope with the isolation quite well - mind you, it helps having access to the internet and telephone.  Will I enjoy shopping again - I don't know - I've not shopped, other than for groceries, for so long I can't imagine doing it again other than for essentials.  I've also learned that I can give myself a good haircut - who'd have thought?  

At the cabin the bees were busy and  enjoying the chive flowers - there are two in this photo.  ^^

if you can stay positive in a negative situation - 

you win