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Bird Photography

About 25 years ago Bob and I met Gérald Theurillat in Valais, Switzerland.

He and his wife, Celia, are friends of our daughter and her husband.

In the years since we first met “Theu,” he has retired and has become a phenomenal photographer of birds in his region.

Gérald Theurillat has a FaceBook page where you can see more of his wonderful photos and learn the names of these gorgeous animals. I recommend you visit him there if you love birds as I do, and if you want to learn more.

Leave a comment on Theu’s FB page – and tell him “JanBeek sent me.”

Have a Wonderful Weekend, my friends.

Today is the day Bob & I pack
and
get ready to leave this beautiful spot.

Canadian geese in Rancho Mirage –
I wish Theu could photograph these birds.
You’d see them a lot better through his camera lens!

We’ll leave early tomorrow morning.
Pray for our safe travels, okay?
Next destination is Turlock, in central California,
where I graduated from Turlock Union High School
back in 1957
(yes, I know… that makes me ancient!) –
But, no, I don’t feel old!

(BTW, I get to meet on Monday
with a bunch of my class of ’57 girlfriends.
Ain’t that a fun thing to anticipate?)

Like Theu’s beautiful birds,
I still am soaring high
and loving every minute!

Visit Gérald Theurillat ‘s website
and let him know
you appreciate
his wonderful photography
as much as I do.

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Aging Gracefully, Animals, Love, nature, photography, Sharing, Travel

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Friday Morning

It’s Friday after Christmas –
The tree is standing there
With lights and ornaments sparkling
But underneath, it’s bare.

Presents all were given
To our loved ones with a smile,
But now the family’s leaving –
Traveling off many a mile.

We created quite a ruckus
As we laughed and reminisced.
Sisters and their families far away
Were in our hearts, but missed.

It’s a quiet Friday morning –
The family is mostly gone.
I sit alone with my memories
In this beautiful early dawn.

What memories of Christmas
Float in your heart this day?
I hope they all are happy ones –
As loved ones are safely on their way.

Grandson, Sam, beat me by two points in ping pong. But, I gave it a good fight… 23 to 25!

I enjoyed helping Monika prepare our Christmas salad and asparagus.

I hold happy memories of Jordan being the attentive daddy…

Ty & Monika’s dog (more like a horse), Nakota, loved his present!

Sharing OUR treats was okay, but don’t try to take HIS bone away!

It’s not the Christmas presents
Given from under the tree;
It’s the present of love’s presence
That means the most to me.

God gave us His Son on Christmas morn.
We celebrate the JOY of Jesus’ birth.
Celebrate the gift of LOVE He gives to us
With our friends and family here on earth.

Merry Christmas weekend to you, my friends.
May Christmas live on in your heart.
May you always remember His gift of grace –
And pass that love and peace along – do your part!

Happy Friday. from Bob & Jan.
What is your favorite Christmas memory?

Sending love and hugs…
See ya tomorrow.

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Animals, blessings, children, Christmas, Family, food, friendship, Giving, Gratitude, Living in Harmony, Love, Memories, peace, pets, Poetry, prayer, Sharing

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Beautiful Trip – 10 Rewards

Our beautiful trip
Into Bozeman yesterday
Yielded great rewards

Reward #1:

Reward #2

Beautiful blue skies…
See why they call this “Big Sky Country?”

Reward #3

Reward #4

Reward #5

Reward #6

Enjoying delicious pizza while waiting for Bob’s glasses to be repaired

Reward #7

A safe drive home after shopping at CostCo…
and Bob’s time to relax with TazE
while I made a salad
to go with our left-over pizza for dinner

Reward #8

Bob’s ability to read again without needing a magnifying glass! His glasses needed the frames soldered because he sat on them and broke them. He promises never to do that again!

Reward #9

And now, after a good night’s sleep, I am rewarded with this gorgeous sunrise view from high up in my sanctuary.

Reward #10

Have you taken a beautiful trip recently?
What are some of your rewards?

Have a Terrific Tuesday!
See ya later.

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Animals, blessings, Christmas, Gratitude, Haiku, holidays, Life's Challenges, Love, Montana, mountains, photography, Poetry, Travel

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Loving Christmas Birds

Colorful blue bird
Rests among the red berries
Waiting for Christmas

With his red cap on
The snow doesn’t affect him
He’s warm as can be

Let the birds send love
Then you can reciprocate
Spread love this Christmas

What’s your favorite bird?

Thanks for visiting JanBeek.
I love you!
**See you tomorrow.**

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Music, Birds & Joy

Yesterday I promised I would send you a video of Liam and me playing at my sister’s Masonic Home. My niece, Jodie, recorded videos and took these pictures. Thanks, Jodie!

We had a “full house” of residents from the Masonic Home listening to our “concert.”

I have videos so you can hear the residents singing along to “Home on the Range” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – but I can’t get the videos to load here. Sorry! You just gotta trust me, it was fun – and the residents really seemed to enjoy it. I know I did!

And today I said “Good-bye” for now to my sis, Sally. I’m glad I got a chance to see her in her new environment.

Now, as Thanksgiving approaches, we plan to celebrate with dinner out – and then our first opportunity to see a performance of Les Miserables! Thanks to Jodie & Bill… what a wonderful gift!

Have YOU had a chance to see that production?

This afternoon I am sitting and watching the birds find food here in Pennsylvania. I pray with God’s grace, tomorrow we will be looking for birds in our Montana snow. They won’t be these colorful ones… but we’ll be happy with whatever feathered friends we find.

What kinds of birds do you have in your area this time of year?

Please keep an eye out – and listen for their song.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, my USA friends –
and Happy end of November to you all.

**See ya tomorrow.**

*Pray for our safe flight back to Montana, okay?*

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Sally’s Place & Chickens

My sis, Sally, lives at the Masonic Village. It’s a lovely place. We enjoyed a tour this afternoon.

A lovely sitting area near the entrance… and a beautiful meeting room where church services are held each Sunday:

Bob & I had lunch with my sis at her home’s “Friendsgiving” celebration.

The staff really got into the spirit by dressing up for the occasion.
Then we went home – and were greeted by cheery Lily.

Jodie’s standard poodle, Lily, was smiling to Hello. Such a sweet pup!!

Then Mary, their sheepadoodle, came to join in the greeting. Such beautiful dogs.

We were greeted also by a variety of their chickens… fascinating!! I wonder which one of these provided the eggs for our breakfast this morning? The eggs were as varied in color as the chickens are!

This gal lays green or blue eggs! She’s a Whitening.

Isn’t this a handsome guy? The hens hover around him!

This is Charlotte – a Polish bantam. Her eggs are tiny and cream colored.

This one lays deep brownish-red eggs. She is a Maran.
She wouldn’t stand still!!

This is a golden Wyndotte. She lays brown eggs.

Don’t you love this wonderful variety of hens and roosters? Such fun! There are about 80+ birds in Liam’s flock.

And Liam has a business selling “Liam’s Great Eggs.” He has a growing clientele… can’t even keep up with the demand! Come on, hens, keep on layin’. This is such a great learning opportunity for us all!

Pick out the eggs you want for your breakfast tomorrow~

See ya in the morning.

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Visiting Relatives

It has been two years since my sister moved to Pennsylvania to be by her daughter, my niece Jodie.

When I last saw my sister, I knew she had the beginning stages of dementia, but it has progressed rapidly since then. Nevertheless, of course, she recognized me right away! We enjoyed time with her at a Chinese lunch yesterday. Today we will have lunch with her at her Masonic Home.