All righty.
The Princess and I headed for Monterey this month to do some whale watching and celebrate my birthday.
Nothing out of the ordinary.
We go to the area often and enjoy hanging around the aquarium and checking out the little fisheys.
Whale watching, though, is quite another story.
The last time that we took this little naturalist led excursion, I ended up in the aft end of the boat for most of the trip, bonding with a moaning, pale 5 year old, as she and I reluctantly contributed our morning breakfasts to the bay waters.
Wasnβt a fun experience – to say the least.
So, when I woke up bright and early Saturday morning and told the Princess that I was in the mood to do some boating and see me some humpback whales, the Princess looked at me like I βhadnβt the sense God gave a gooseβ, and rolled back over and told me to go back to sleep.
After coaxing her out of bed and getting her to see that I was quite serious about my wishes to go whale watching, we got ready and headed out to the coast.
Acutely aware of the fact that I didnβt fair too well the last time we went, I judiciously decided to forego breakfast and determined that a large bottle of Coke would serve me well and that Iβd eat when we finished the trip.
The Princess, though, decided that she needed something of sustenance and elected to stop off at one of the little shops on the wharf to procure some snack-type vittles before starting our excursion.
Uh-Hun.
She prudently decides that nuts would be a good source of protein and a much better snack, than the popcorn that I was hungrily eye-balling.
Quickly finding the nut display, but not knowing which of the three, young service people, idly standing behind the counter, was responsible for the βnut sectionβ, she innocently asked, βWhich one of you three handles the nuts?β
Not missing a beat and coyly smiling, the witty young man among them smugly looks at her and replies, βHold on, maβam, Iβll be with you in a minute.β
I donβt know who was laughing more β the kids behind the counter or me?
God love her!
She keeps me laughing every day.
Have a great day, People, and may you be blessed with someone that brings you laughter and joy, on a regular basis.
Catch ya next time, looking at life from my shoes.
Good for him!
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I will be 60 in November. Happy 60th year and enjoy your trip! I dropped by to say Happy fourth of July so this is a multi-faceted message. *β*
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And the same to you!!!!! Enjoy! π
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Thanks for the 60th b’day greetings! Was a great day and I’m still celebrating! Happy 4th to you, too! We’re getting some people together to play bocce ball. Hope you have a safe, but FUN day! π
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π Lucie, you always provide a good chuckle and entertaining read. Thanks I needed that. I envy you getting to go whale watching. Humpback whales are my favorite animal. BTW, did you see any and did you survive the trip better this time?
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It was an awesome excursion. We were surrounded by them! In all of my trips whale watching, I never saw so many whales in one place at one time!Blew my mind!The owner of the company that sponsors the trips found out that it was my 60th birthday an offered to send us back out because the spotted 3 blue whales in the vicinity, but I was tired and hungry, so we graciously declined. They couldn’t believe I was passing up an opportunity to see blue whales, but I was too tired….Oh welll…was a thrill to see all those humbacks!βΊThanks for stopping by!π
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I am so green with envy. π Oh and a very happy 60th. I am already 60. We are the same age. lol.
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Thanks, E! The excursion to see the humpbacks was a RARITY that even the naturalist noted…..she was as thrilled as I was – said she NEVER saw that many whales surround the boat before. It was an experience I’ll never forget – That’s for sure!!! π
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Now that is funny. That reminds me… oh never mind.
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Glad you got a chuckle, Little Buddy! Hope all is ok at your end……
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I did. You always make me chuckle.
And it ain’t, but life doesn’t always have to be a bowl of cherries.
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Glad you got a chuckle…sorry life has been challenging for you…..
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I will share a laugh with someone I care about: I’ll read this post to him while we sit in the backyard with a glass of wine this afternoon. Thanks Lucie.
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Aw….I’m glad that you have a lovely “someone” to share this with and honored that you find it worthy enough to “share”….Thanks, Janet! π
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hahahahaha !
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