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| Mom And Her Friends Go A'Cruisin'....... |
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| Hi Picasso! May I Have This Dance? |
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| Go Picasso! |
Call these the music, poetry, fact and fiction of a dreamer....Call this LYRICS of LOVE and LORE.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Picasso and the Octogenarian.......
In 2005, at the age of 83, at an age when she would be expected to be sittin' in a rocking chair every day, my mother decided to go on a cruise with some of her friends.
As you can see from the photographs, she had a blast.
One of the highlights of her trip was the stop they made in Florida, where she swam with Picasso, the dolphin. Look at my mom's facial expression of pure joy.
I bring all this up today because tomorrow she is leaving on another cruise trip with friends---at the very young age of 88. Bon Voyage!
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Good for your mother, hope I can get around like that if I reach that age.......do you take after her?
ReplyDeleteThe dolphin Piasco reminded me when my son who lives in Spain showed me Piasco's birthplace in Malaga.
Hope your mother has a good time.
Yvonne,
wonderfull, wonderfull, wonderfull,
ReplyDeleteyou know Clint that I must think an many young people that have not this joy of live as your mother...
ma parents are even like she, and I admire this kind of people, let´s her know my complimets
These pictures are so special! A perfect day to post them since she is heading out today for another adventurous cruise! One never knows what pictures she will bring back from this trip.
ReplyDeleteEileen/Mom, be safe and have a wonderful trip!
We love you ♥
that is AWESOME!!! much joy wished to her on this trip as well!
ReplyDeleteYvonne---I HOPE I take after her! But she has more energy than I do.
ReplyDeleteLaura---I will tell her you wish her bon voyage from Austria. Thank you!
Texwis---It really is awesome. Thank you!
God bless her! I bet she is a lot of fun to be around. She is ageing gracefully.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!!
ReplyDeleteI know the Bible tell us we are not to have idols. But if I could have one it would be your mom. Does she have a bobble head available? :-)
ReplyDeleteJane---Don't egg her on---she's definitely goin'!
ReplyDeleteRon---No, but she makes my head bobble with her energy level. I can't keep up with her.
Way to go, Eileen. Wow, I'd love to meet her someday!
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
Lidj
wow, what an amazing lady! truly living life to the fullest...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!=)
Ah, there is hope ahead for me. That is the way to enjoy these golden years with golden memories. Love that she takes her own gang with her. The picture with Piccaso is priceless.
ReplyDeleteLook at the expression of the dolphin holding your Mom's hands, pure joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your Mom with us today. I wish her a most joyful trip.
She is an amazing woman. I know you are proud of her.
ReplyDeleteGreat, that she hasn't lost, in spite of her illness, the fun and enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful!!
...and I hope she will have a safe trip. Greetings to her when she is back.
Blessings and greetings to you, too
Petra
This is just Awesome!!! I am going to be her. Living life to the best and fullest!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of your mum, I'd love to do a cruise!
ReplyDeleteWagging Tales - Blog for Writers
Your mom and the dolphin -- those are the most wonderful photos. What a blessing to have a mom so full of life and joy at that age.--Inger
ReplyDeleteThere is much to said for packing life into the years we are allotted. You mother is a perfect example of that. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYour mom is really a stunner. From her we can cut us a slice. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Sabine
Hi Clint -
ReplyDeleteThat is go great that your mom is living it up!
In particular, that last photo of her and the dolphin says, "ecstasy!" Your mom looks so joyous.
I suggest that she submit that photo to some source for publication. Great shot!