I planned everything – the day off work, the makings of a picnic, and the perfect location.. and then the weather closed in and were I not the incredible optimist that I am we would have cancelled the whole thing instead of driving through steady rain to get there. Bill is a natural pessimist so we did that ‘driving through the rain’ thing barely speaking to one another, both thinking the other a complete nuisance. But as it was, the weather ended up holding off enough for a day of swimming and that was nice because it was also my birthday, and Bill and I held hands on the drive home.
The day that threatened to be ruined, but wasn’t
January 19, 2012 by blue milk
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I think I am getting annoyed with my laptop. The screen is getting really screwed,
I so love your photos. Will have to make sure I see it on my work computer
Happy birthday! 😀
Happy birthday fellow Capricorn! I was 30 on the weekend 😀
I hope you enjoyed at least a little *smug* moment then.
These are great photos. We’ve had so many of those driving in a car moments barely speaking…
Happy Belated Birthday. I love overcast almost-ruined-day weather but I’m an optimist too.
Happy Birthday!!
Sounds like a fine way to spend your birthday (silent drive excepted). Hope your next year is full of good days.
You live in such a beautiful, place! Happy birthday!
I just wanted you to know that it’s freezing outside and my children went to school today in snow suits. You cannot imagine the envy I am feeling just looking at this photos.