Our walk on Sunday afternoon took us to the Songhee's Walkway, which winds along the shoreline of Victoria's Harbour. The light slanted low and brilliant across the water, refracting, reflecting, illuminating everything in late October gold. It was as if Summer gave a long glance backward, unwilling to leave the party. Cool air and coloured leaves signified Autumn's presence, but Summer dominated.
I didn't mean to be mysterious in my last post - Tim has a conference to attend in Vancouver this week, so I took the opportunity to tag along. We're staying with our daughter and son-in-law, very near Stanley Park and English Bay, so I'm hoping for a long walk along the Seawall. This morning, my birthday, I lay in bed while Ashley cooked a lovely, lovely breakfast - a Apple-Leek-Spinach-Blue Cheese Quiche with an Onion Confit. And a bit of bacon on the side, along with fresh fruit and tea. So luxurious.
Blogging has been a bit slow, but I hope to get back to reading and commenting - I'm missing reading what you've all been up to. Thank you for all the birthday greetings on my last post.
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Happy, Happy Birthday, dear Lorrie!! I'm out of the loop, too; I'm taking a little blog break. But I'm still reading my blogroll (can't resist). When I saw your post come up, I just had to leave you a comment. Both of your photos are lovely. I LOVE the pretty boats and all the reflections in the water. You have a wonderful time of the year for a birthday -- fall is my favorite!
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Warm hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Happy Birthday, Lorrie. I hope the day is continuing to be as delightful as its start. The special breakfast sounds absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful stay in Vancouver.
-Karen
Many happy returns, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteWe used to stay at the Sylvia hotel near Stanley Park. Hope you have a lovely time.
Happy Birthday Lorrie! It sounds like you're having a wonderful time celebrating at your daughter's in Vancouver. Don't you love the light this time of year? I hope you get that nice walk on the sea wall and some great photos too. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteWow. So beautiful. Look at all the leaves on those trees! The leaves are gone here and our sunny skies included snow this week. Gotta love the prairies. ;o)
Your birthday breakfast sounds wonderful. Hope you had a nice day.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Happy Birthday! Sounds like it is shaping up to be a glorious day!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy birthday my lovely! Your birthday breakfast has made me quite envious! xx
ReplyDeleteFirst & foremost, Happy, Happy Birthday to you.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed another glimpse of your beautiful island. Looks like a lovely place for a walk.
Your daughter is taking very good care of you. Her quiche is almost too pretty to cut into.
Stanley Park... now I'm getting jealous. Enjoy!
I love that phrase "Summer taking a long look backwards …" That has happened here too. Your photo just speaks those words as well! What a lovely spot. I'm glad you're being spoiled a bit. Somehow I missed your last post, but wishing you a very happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous reflection photo. Enjoy your trip to Vancouver.
ReplyDeleteDelightful to be able to tag along and visit your daughter and son-in-law, too. A big bonus! What a sweet daughter to create such a beautiful dish for your day. I'm sure that she considers it all joy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday!!! wishing you a very happy year ahead! The quiche looks and sounds delicious! Glad you could spend some time with your daughter. Birthday hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you! What a fun little tag along trip to enjoy, too. Have fun! That food looked real good....
ReplyDeleteHappy (now official) Birthday to you Lorrie!! What a wonderful looking quiche--yum! Enjoy your special day--I adore Vancouver, BC (well, actually, I ADORE all of BC)!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Aimee
Best wishes for a happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteYum birthday breakfast sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special day...
Sounds yummy...your birthday quiche! Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteI almost missed it.............I'm so tired tonight (off to bed in the next 5 mins.) from getting the house back together after yesterday's flooring installation, that I wasn't going to check in. Glad I did so I can wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many, many more. You deserve a lovely day, week, month, year..........and celebrating in Vancouver is the way to go!
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Oh my! That sounds delicious but what sounds luxurious isn't just the dish but the fact that someone made you breakfast. Now, that is luxurious. And, you didn't have to pay them to do it! (as in a restaurant) I'm going to have to look up confit. Sadly, another term I do not know. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy sweet Birthday to you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday. How lovely to lay in bed and await such a yummy breakfast. Enjoy your day/year.
ReplyDeleteHappy Day after your Birthday! I hope it was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
Happy Birthday, Lorrie!!!
ReplyDeleteBelated Birthday Greetings to you! That quiche looks and sounds amazing! I hope you had a lovely walk around the seawall -- what a good way to spend a special day.
ReplyDeleteNo apologies necessary! I, too, have been almost too busy for commenting of late (31-day series!), so I feel as if I am lagging too. But our blogging community is a rather forgiving lot, and there are no rules. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, enjoy your mini vacation, enjoy the gracious hospitality of your daughter and son-in-law...and we'll "see" you when you return!
Happy (belated) birthday!!
Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter treats you well :-)
Go Ashley! That sounds like a fabulous breakfast. And I'm glad you enjoyed your day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI love Stanley Park and can picture you there.
Happy belated birthday!
I've been away this past week and missed wishing you a happy birthday. How sweet that you got treated for breakfast like that. Too bad you had rain for your trip across to Vancouver.
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