Friday, August 23, 2024

Good Love Is Hard to Find! I Got Lucky!

I've been going through the hundreds of photos I took in Nova Scotia
and remembering all the people I love and the fun we had.
I wish I could go back and do it all over again ~ right now!
I am so grateful for a noisy, opinionated, fun-loving, big-hearted family.

Hanging Out at Lazy Bear for Pizza, Beer, and Music on a Thursday Evening
Two Tables and More of Family
Lazy Bear, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 25, 2024
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I am also beyond grateful for my husband Terry.
We're coming up on our 40th Wedding Anniversary on September 1st. 
Forty years married!  How did it go so fast?

I've been given the incredible gift of abundant love in my life.
I got lucky. 

Flying to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Air Canada
We're Not Excited or Anything ~ LOL
Somewhere in Cloud Land
July 24, 2024
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Approaching the Runway in Beautiful Nova Scotia
Outside Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 24, 2024
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Home Again!
Halifax Stanfield International Airport 
Goffs, a Rural Community in the Halifax Regional Municipality,
Nova Scotia, Canada
July 24, 2024
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My mother's side of our family has been connected to the Smith's Cove,
Digby, and Digby Neck part of Nova Scotia for generations.
Many members of my family who don't live here have been returning 
to Smith's Cove for part of their summers throughout their lives.
We all aim to overlap our visits on the first weekend in August.

Smith's Cove with Digby, Digby Gut, and Bear Island Beyond the Beach ~ Ferry's In
Like many generations before, clamdiggers are harvesting clams as the tide goes out.
Nova Scotia, Canada
July 28, 2024
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Air Canada Back-of-the-Seat-Screen Fight Map
YYZ (Toronto) to YHZ (Halifax)
I added (clockwise) Smith's Cove, Digby, Digby Gut, Bay of Fundy, Annapolis Basin,
 Bear River, Smith's Cove Lighthouse Park, Bear Island
Nova Scotia, Canada     July 24, 2024
 

Whenever my brother, three sisters, and I are together, we take our We Five photo.
Our first We Five photo was taken in Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, 
when our youngest sister Bertie came home from the hospital in 1959.
Decades later we are still posing together, a little worse for wear, but still deeply connected.

Donnie, Barbie, Me, Bertie, Gretchen (our dog), and Roy
Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, Canada
April 1959
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Roy, Donnie, Me, Barb, and Bertie
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
August 1, 2024
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My sister Barb saw my post last week and said, 
"I thought for sure you'd show us playing cards.
So Barb, this is for you:

Barb

Roy Makes a Game-Winning Move
Sue, Barb, Terry, and Roy
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
July 30, 2024
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Some asked if all the wood got stacked.  Yes it did.
Thanks to wood-stacker extraordinaire, Barb's partner, Pat.

Five Cords of Wood

Wood-Stacker Extraordinaire, Pat!
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
July 28, 2024
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Some asked if Josie ever got into Scotia's water.  No, because cats rule! 🐾 🐈‍⬛
But Josie found a better source of water, so they both win.  🐕 🐾

"All Mine," says Scotia.
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
July 28, 2024
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"All Mine," says Josie.
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
July 30, 2024
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I have been lucky in all kinds of love.
And I'm really lucky to have a husband who joins in everything.

Terry Literally Surrounded by My Family and Friends
On Chad and Sisters Two
Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 26, 2024
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Terry Spots Me on the Upper Deck

And lucky to have a husband who's happy to go off on his own 
and play pickleball with friends he's made in the village.

Off to Pickleball


Did "Good love is hard to find.  I got lucky," remind you of anything?
It's almost the exact words from an old 
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song "You Got Lucky."

I hadn't heard the song until this week, and it wasn't Petty singing it.
It was Blackberry Smoke, another amazing band out of Atlanta.
Where have you been all my life, Blackberry Smoke? 
 
They're fabulous!  Their cover of Petty's "You Got Lucky" is gorgeous.
I love Charlie Starr's voice, and Amanda Shires' violin is beautifully poignant.

Blackberry Smoke feat. Amanda Shires
You Tube


Well I can't do better than Terry and I'm not going anywhere.
"Good love is hard to find. ... You got lucky, Babe, when I found you."
I sure did!

Waiting to Fly to Nova Scotia
Denver, Colorado, USA
July 24, 2024
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I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, Gillena's Lunch Break. and  Nicole's  Friday Face Off. 

For Rain:  Ship ~ Not quite ships, but models of beautiful sailing vessels.
Sailing Vessels
Smith's Cove Historical Society & Old Temperance Hall Museum
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 30, 2024
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For Tom:  The Spirit of Aloha 
Grammie, Mom, and Me
On the Beach
Smith's Cove  Summer 1951
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For Gillena:  Salad ~ Yummy!
Donnie Making Salad
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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For Nicole:  Funny Face
My Cousin, Pat, the Life of the Party
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 27, 2024
Photo by Sara Heembrock

Have a great weekend! 


 Till next time ~
 Fundy Blue
 
Standing Into Danger                                    https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com
 Copyright ©2024 – All rights reserved.

My next post will be 
Friday, August 30th 🤞 

On the Bay of Fundy
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42 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildAugust 23, 2024 at 1:34 AM

    You got lucky indeed - as did all the people you love.

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 23, 2024 at 5:40 AM

    "Scotia" -- what a beautiful name for a cat! And love that photo of your goofball cousin Pat!

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM

      I think "Scotia" is a cool name, Debra. Barb rescued Scotia and her sister Smoke in Calgary. She was obviously missing Nova Scotia. Everybody loves, Pat! There's a goofy entertainer in every family, and Pat is it.

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  3. TomAugust 23, 2024 at 6:20 AM

    ...when you find a good love be happy and enjoy it. I found it 56 years ago.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 23, 2024 at 10:45 AM

      Congrats, my friend! 56 years is awesome! Not long enough, is it? ❤️

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  4. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM

    That last shot is funny! Cool you guys have taken so many photos together over the years.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 23, 2024 at 10:49 AM

      Hey, Alex! We never know what Pat is going to do. The pictures are always fun to take.Have a good one!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM

    Another great post Louise, lots of love your sister Barb

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 23, 2024 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks, Barb! Love you too! ❤️ 🐈‍⬛ 🐕

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  6. wordspoeticallyworthAugust 23, 2024 at 10:33 AM

    Greetings Louise. I am so glad you found your soul-mate a number of years ago, I have always been unlucky in love. Clare, who is my muse, I still deeply love - I deem her my soul mate. She only left me when I cut myself up about three hundred times in an instance, it frightened her. But I was seriously ill at the time. I met her in the psychiatric hospital, she'd had a break-down. Yes, I am so happy for you. I do have a loving family like your sweet-self, and we are all close. I need to get a car again so I can visit them more often, as I live outside of town to where they all live now, and not on their doorstep as I was.

    Nice pictures. The dog in the pool is cute cooling off. Was it hot in Nova Scotia? Is it Summer time there at the moment, as it is here?

    Take wonderful and gentle care. Love love, Andrew.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 23, 2024 at 11:12 AM

      Hi, Andrew! I will never understand the mysteries of what we experience in life. I do know that we all have challenges and stories. I'm so proud of you for all you've overcome. It's amazing. There is a history of mental illness on my father's side of my family, and I understand something of its tragic toll and consequences. You may not be with Clare now, but nothing can take away the fact that you were together and you loved her deeply. I'm glad that you have a loving family, because life is so much better when you that love and support. Yes, it was summer and hot in Nova Scotia! 36º C and muggy. But it was also chilly and foggy at times. Josie loves her pool, especially on scorching days. Wishing you only the best, my friend! ❤️

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  7. The Happy WhiskAugust 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM

    Fourty years. That is wonderful!!! Very, very cool. Much congrats to you both. I love being married. So great.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM

      I agree, Ivy, being marries is great! Enjoy our summer weekend. Summer flies by so quickly!

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    2. The Happy WhiskAugust 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM

      ❤️

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  8. AnonymousAugust 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM

    Nice photos and great on the challenges -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  9. roentareAugust 23, 2024 at 5:11 PM

    The pic with crab cranes is so funny to see

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:28 AM

      I smile every time I see Pat with lobster claws for hands. Happy weekend, my friend!

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  10. BrendaAugust 24, 2024 at 3:03 AM

    Forty years of love is wonderful, You are lucky for having Terry, and Terry is lucky for having you. Lovely pictures, you deserve all the happiness. God bless.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:31 AM

      Thank you, my friend! I definitely feel blessed. All the best to you!

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  11. Granny AnnieAugust 24, 2024 at 5:54 AM

    You are truly blessed by all the wonders of your life...including cousin Pat. LOL

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks, Annie! Cousin Pat injects a lot of fun into our lives. Enjoy your weekend!

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  12. My name is Erika.August 24, 2024 at 6:15 AM

    This is a heart warming post that was great to read. Being lucky in love is a wonderful gift for certain. And ha ha to the photo with the pup snoozing in the pool and to the lobster claws in the FRiday Face off photo. Your cousin Pat looks like he's a funny guy. Have a super weekend. hugs-Erika

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:34 AM

      Hugs back at you, Erika! I'm glad that you enjoyed my post. And Pat is definitely a funny guy. Happy weekend!

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  13. JeanieAugust 24, 2024 at 7:21 AM

    This looks wonderful -- so warm and filled with love. Aren't you lucky to be surrounded by this loving energy? It looks like wonderful times -- games, good food, long talks, and so much more. This fills me with joy.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 24, 2024 at 8:35 AM

      Thanks, Jeanie. I'm glad you sensed the joy. Hugs to you, my friend!

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  14. Natalie AguirreAugust 24, 2024 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for sharing all your wonderful pictures. I enjoyed seeing pictures of you as a kid. You have a great family.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM

      Thanks, Natalie! I hope that you've been enjoying a good weekend! ❤️

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  15. DVArtistAugust 24, 2024 at 9:39 AM

    OMGosh!!!! These are wonderful photos. Everyone is a happy setting. Yes, 40 years is something to be proud of. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a nice weekend.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 25, 2024 at 1:51 PM

      Thanks, Nicole! I'm thinking of you and Mr M. I hope that you find some time to relax! ❤️

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  16. L. Diane WolfeAugust 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM

    You have a special family. I can't imagine all those siblings. Okay, I can't imagine any!

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 25, 2024 at 1:53 PM

      And I can't imagine not having them ~ LOL! I hope that you are enjoying your weekend, Diane!

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  17. Pat HattAugust 24, 2024 at 4:10 PM

    Lol better watch those lobster claws. He looks ready to use em hahaha

    Sure found it indeed thanks to that love bus. Haha I still haven't taken Terry's suggestion and gone and stood at a bus stop.

    Looks like lots of fun was had. Josie sure got her own water source.

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 25, 2024 at 1:56 PM

      You always put a big smile on my face, Pat! Have a great week. I hope all goes well for the twins as they head off to a new school year.

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  18. Janie JunebugAugust 25, 2024 at 7:25 PM

    Happy (almost) Anniversary! You have been blessed with a loving husband and family. I'm happy for you, Louise.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM

      Thank you, Janie! I really appreciate your comment! ❤️

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  19. Soma @ InkTorrents.comAugust 27, 2024 at 4:13 PM

    This one is such a feel good post! Everyone is smiling. So much fun to see all the siblings together.

    -Soma

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 30, 2024 at 11:38 AM

      Thanks, Soma! I'm happy that you experienced this as a feel good post! Happy weekend!

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  20. JeffAugust 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Congratulations on 40 years of marriage!

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    1. Fundy BlueAugust 30, 2024 at 11:40 AM

      Thanks, Jeff! I wish I could have met Terry 10 years sooner, so that it would now be our 50th. Regardless, I am grateful for every year.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 30, 2024 at 4:17 PM

    Lovely face -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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