After a couple of long-ish flights, several reunions and gatherings with friends, two VERY early (for me) mornings, and a couple of full days at work, by the time Saturday arrived I was more than ready for a quiet day of doing very little. So that’s what I did! Today (after a decent sleep-in, of course) was largely spent hanging out in the kitchen with family, visiting and eating and (in Mom’s case, at least) getting ready for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving dinner (I did offer to help, I promise!).
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous since I’ve been here – sunny and warm, with just a bit of rain this morning that stopped before I even got up. (The heavy, dense fog I mentioned in my post the other day was confined to the areas along the waterfront – strangely enough, everywhere else in town was perfectly clear!) Right now the back door is open to the fresh air and my parents’ dog is wandering back and forth, in and out, undecided between her comfy bed in a corner of the family room and a sunny spot outside in a corner of the deck.
And on that note, today’s happiness is brought to you by the gorgeous view from my parents’ back deck.
100 Happy Days – Day 29
Victoria really is a beautiful city. If you ever get a chance to visit, I hope you take it!
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So glad you are having fun on your holiday… I tried talking Wifey into us having a big turkey dinner for Canadian Thanksgiving. She reminded me, I am not Canadian. We have this conversation every year. I am getting a spice bundt cake in the deal, though, which is nice.
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October 12, 2014
Cake sounds good to me! And then you still have your own Thanksgiving to look forward to, so win-win! 🙂
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October 11, 2014
I’d love to see Victoria. I’ve heard so much about its beauty. I’m glad you’re having happy days there! Sweet! Thank you for sharing.
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October 12, 2014
Thank you! I hope you do get a chance to see it some day.
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Wowza! Gorgeous view!
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October 12, 2014
It really is lovely!
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October 11, 2014
🙂 So glad you’re having a lovely time, Laurel
Victoria sounds wonderful – and that view is great! Happy Sunday to you! And Happy Thanksgiving!
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October 12, 2014
Thank you so much, Vidya!
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October 12, 2014
Whoa I would never leave the window
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October 12, 2014
I know, right?!
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Thts indeed a gorgeous! Happy thanksgiving… Hope u hv a great weekend
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October 12, 2014
Thank you so much!
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October 12, 2014
Have a good vacation. Victoria looks lovely! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
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October 12, 2014
Thank you very much!
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October 12, 2014
So good to know that you are having a great time…The view is awesome!
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October 12, 2014
Thank you! It really is!
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October 12, 2014
Glad to hear you’re having such a great time in Victoria with your parents. Love all your posts and pics! I haven’t been back to Victoria since 1986 with the reserve. I do have wonderful memories of the natural beauty there. Very different vegetation from the east coast where my parents live which is more rugged due to a much more harsh climate. Vancouver Island is practically tropical in comparison to Cape Breton!
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October 12, 2014
The vegetation really is pretty here – so lush and green. The Island is a gorgeous place!
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October 12, 2014
I will add it to the list in my head.
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October 12, 2014
I hope you get a chance to see it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List – Linkup No. 50 + 100 Happy Days – Day 30
the view is indeed gorgeous. I would love to stay in a place like that 🙂 have a great time.
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October 13, 2014
Thank you! 🙂
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