Sunday, 28 February 2021

'Grey skies are just clouds passing over'. Duke Ellington


We were invited on a friend's boat the other night, and while the weather looked dismal, we went anyway. There was a pause in the rain and even with grey skies, it was a wonderful evening. Relaxing, beautiful and luxurious. 


Sometimes you just have to say yes, when all of your brain is saying no.

I don't know if it's age or COVID that has increased an inflexibility, but I'm noticing it's creeping into my thought processes. And I don't like it.


However, if I push through my initial reluctance, I am rewarded with beauty and pleasure. Here's to saying yes more often!









Linking with #EverydayImages (Weather)





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20 comments:

  1. lesh Stgermain28 February 2021 at 15:50

    Did my comment get through? It said it was an error, but coming back it says it's published ...Jesh

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  2. Shiju Sugunan28 February 2021 at 21:19

    These are some great views!

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  3. Unique creations by Anita1 March 2021 at 01:26

    We did the bridge walk on the sydney harbour bridges a few years back and it was one of my most memorial experiences. I would highly recommend it.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee1 March 2021 at 12:04

      I've not done the bridge climb. It's so $$ but maybe I need to do it for a treat....

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti1 March 2021 at 08:27

    Sailing is so relaxing! I'm glad you went and saw such beautiful sights. I agree that covid has made us think differently and be more reluctant but hopefully with vaccines it will open the world again to experiences.

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  5. lesh Stgermain1 March 2021 at 09:19

    Guess my comment didn't get through!
    The different captures of the golden sunset over the water and the bridge are stunning! Also the tree - capture. Happy you pushed through your resistance. Maybe you can call it Covid fatigue - we all had a horrid and stressful year, and it drains on/effects you, in one or the other way. Be kind to yourself:)
    Jesh

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  6. stevebethere1 March 2021 at 12:20

    What fab photos great views too :-)

    Have a scenictastic safe week 😷😷😷

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  7. bamauthor.me1 March 2021 at 14:14

    Just like our passing emotions. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. NCSue2 March 2021 at 05:39

    Lovely images here. The sky - almost expresses emotion as it changes, doesn't it?
    Thanks for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/03/bad-memory.html

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  9. GayNYCDad2 March 2021 at 14:59

    Gorgeous Photos!
    Mitch

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  10. Peabea Scribbles2 March 2021 at 17:10

    I do love the times we've been out on the boat with rain and then it turns so balmy and nice. Yes, on the reluctance. I'm hoping for less of my feeling that now that I will have both vaccine shots. But will still be vigilant, but hoping the worry stress is less.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee2 March 2021 at 19:39

      I just wanted to say that you hit the nail on the head. The vaccine isn't the magic cure in the way people talk about it, but over time (in years) it will be, like polio etc. So keep up the social distancing and sensible behaviours, but yes, stress less about it all...good words!! I worry about the way some people are talking...

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  11. Jim3 March 2021 at 20:34

    Great Sydney shots.

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  12. Yvonne3 March 2021 at 23:47

    Beautiful photos made possible with clouds and sunshine, a wonderful combination. Glad your evening was so relaxing.

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  13. Photo Cache4 March 2021 at 10:36

    Stunning sunset.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  14. betty-NZ4 March 2021 at 14:23

    What a lovely surprise and some fabulous photos!

    I'm glad to see you this week at 'My Corner of the World'!

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  15. Jutta.K.4 March 2021 at 23:14

    Dear nature lover,
    thanks for showing these great photos in my challenge!
    I am happy to have you here!
    Warm greetings from Germany

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  16. Rambling Woods6 March 2021 at 13:02

    What a nice treat a boat ride would be.....

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  17. Melbourne Australia Photos7 March 2021 at 03:40

    YES! Lovely photos, Lydia, and I am sure your assent proved to be the right to have done.
    Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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  18. csuhpat13 April 2022 at 17:48

    Such beautiful photos. #allseasons

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