Saturday 12th January
.
My love for you is here to stay
It will not wither or fade away
I smile at memories every day
Really is nothing else to say
.
Love you forever sweetheart
My heavenly Angel son
xxxxxx
Hanging out the laundry!
Perfect location
So quiet and peaceful
Sitting in the shade beneath the palms
Clear waters today
Dusk
A fiery glow
Pink clouds
Just so good the soul… Watching another beautiful sunset
Reflections
A final flare
Friday 11th January
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Strolling along the beach
Feet paddling in the sea
Sand between toes
Dolphins splashing free
.
On through the Everglades
Getting up close and personal
With a gnarly old alligator
Moving away quite purposeful
.
Stopping to walk a trail
At Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk
Spying nesting bald eagles
Where kites and ospreys squawk
.
A day filled with wildlife
Getting close to nature
Taking you with us everywhere
You’d love every creature
.
Precious Angel son
xxxxxx
Lighthouse on Sanibel Island, built in 1884
Clear water, perfect for shelling
Us, again
Old tree carcass
Blue heron at Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk
Fern-filled pond, surrounded by cypress trees
Cypress growing very tall
Caution!
Two American bald eagles sitting on a branch
Reflections
A heron looking for its next meal
A really, really big ‘gator lazing in the sunshine
Sunset on the return journey
Thursday 10th January
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Across the Tamiami Trail
On a trip to Fort Myers
All kinds of birdlife
Cranes, herons, graceful flyers
.
So many alligators
Could be seen from the car
Lazing in the sunshine
Amazing reptiles they are
.
On to the sandy Gulf Coast
A walk along the beach
Dinner in a car-themed place
Good food and a beer each
.
A clear, starry sky tonight
Loving you with all my heart
I’m sending kisses up to you
Angel son we’re never apart
.
xxxxxx
A stop on the Tamiami Trail where tall cypress trees reach to the sky
Reflections on the water
Tangles of branches
An alligator and crane
Two ‘gators
A walk on the beach
Sugar fine sand
Stretching as far as the eyes can see
Sun setting along an avenue of palms in Fort Myers
Inside Ford’s Garage restaurant
A cool eatery
Wednesday 9th January
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A little retail therapy
Driving north past Miami
So many cars on the road
Driving too fast, quite scary
.
So we’re off to Sawgrass Mills
What can we eat, what can we buy?
Looking for elusive bargains
Finding items to satisfy
.
You’d have some pocket money
Looking for books, music, toys
Off you would go, on your own
Returning later, simple joys
.
Thinking of you so very much
My dearest darling Angel son
Walking alongside as we shop
You’ll be with me, forever young
.
xxxxxx
Turtle in a tree. Why not?
Dark and brooding just before sunset
A small space between clouds and land, allowing the ball of fire to shine through
A lava like glow on a distant island
Leaving a painted sky
Tuesday 8th January
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Just relaxing
Breathe
So calming
Exhale
Utterly quiet
Be thankful
Totally untroubled
Rest
Quite harmonious
Survive
Purely soothing
Persist
Completely peaceful
Keep on
Simply tranquil
Be alive
.
Love you my darling
Precious Angel son
Flying in the sunset
Now forever young
xxxxxx
Origami bird made from palm fronds
Sailfish too
A relaxing afternoon
Gathering for another beautiful sunset
This doesn’t disappoint
A flying bird in the clouds
Sky blue pink
The last glow
Monday 7th January
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Another day in paradise
Thinking of you constantly
This is such a special place
I know you’re here with me
.
Missing you as always
Loving you forever
My darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Beautiful bougainvillea beneath palms
Such a perfect spot
Cottage with a view
Sunday 6th January
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Trying very hard
Doing absolutely nothing
Just eat, sleep, kayak, repeat
Not worried by anything
.
Such a relaxing time
No stresses or concerns
Breathing in the calmness
Peace of mind returns
.
Thinking of you always
To the moon and back
Beloved Angel son
xxxxxx
Another breakfast at the Lorelei
Chilly first thing (mid sixties F) 😎
In the afternoon, the temperature warmed up
Kayak fun out on the water
Sparky seas
Perfect afternoon
A magnificent mahogany tree
Another sunset
Still as breathtaking
Saturday 5th January
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Off to dinner with our good friends
A great couple you knew so well
Looking out over the ocean
She really thought you were swell
.
Missing you at these gatherings
But you are spoken of so fondly
So many memories to share
Thinking of you and smiling softly
.
Treasured Angel son
xxxxxx
A model T Ford we saw this morning
Captain Morgan looking over us at dinner
The outdoor restaurant
Beside the ocean
Beautifully calm
Dinner beneath the stars
Friday 4th January
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Time is moving along without you
We’re making new memories
But all the while you’re in our hearts
Sharing in all our stories
.
Love you sweetie
Precious Angel son
xxxxxx
Just chillin’ ‘neath the palms
Sun going down
So very peaceful
All quiet across the waves
An explosion of colour
Stripes of pink splashed across the heavens
Thursday 3rd January
.
A kayaking sort of afternoon
Full sunsuit, floating sunglasses
Looking for manatees and dolphin
Try not to wobble as the wave passes
.
You liked going out in canoes too
Although you’d try to rock the boat
Quite literally, hoping we’d capsize
But we did manage to stay afloat
.
Fun and games on the water
You really were quite adventurous
Loving the adrenalin rush
Anything a little risky and dangerous
.
Thinking of you always
My darling Angel son
xxxxxx
Off we go….
Full coverage sunsuit, big hat, floating sunglasses, SPF50…
Flat calm…..
Looking for manatees in the mangroves…
Still looking for manatees and dolphin….
So very peaceful….
And a long way from shore….
And very hot…
Heading back…..
Pretty sunset this evening…
Leaving a golden glow….
With a perfect view…..
