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| "Hope": my photo, digital collage.(j.long) |
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Sunday, Grandhunk #3, Zack, and I were invited to
which was a wonderful day, enjoyed by all. There were beautiful decorations, a vast buffet, various desserts and best of all family and friends.
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| Jean & Craig |
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| Kody, one the four dogs attending |
good, good friends
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| Three generations, Brandon, Nova, Jean and Noelle |
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| Julie and Rob |
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| A popular place to be, a large playpen that converted to a tent |
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| Ronin coming out of the tent, saying "cheese"! |
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| Newest cousin, Raiden and cousin Nova. |
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| Delicious chocolate marble toffee cake |
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| Jean and Craig opening cards and gifts. Personalized towels for the sauna. |
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| Grandma Jean and Ronin. |
A great day, enjoyed by all. Can you tell? A special thank you to Craig and Jean's grown children, Brandon, Megan and Julie and their families, who arranged this celebration. I admire how you all cherish and celebrate your parents. I remember how great they have always been in raising you three. Their devotion to providing for your needs, juggling your many interests and activities, your education and well being. Great parents raise great kids.
* side note: I did this blog late last night, pretty much as you see it now. But, when I looked at it this morning all of the above pictures and text were missing? So at 10:30 this Monday morning, I reconstructed it and hopefully you are seeing it now?
The Regent International apartment building has room for up to 30,000 people
This 'town' consists of one giant apartment complex and has been described as "the most sustainable living building on earth".
This 'town' consists of one giant apartment complex and has been described as "the most sustainable living building on earth".
The Regent International apartment building has room for up to 30,000 people (Image: Youtube) Imagine never having to leave your housing complex...ever. It may sound like a dream to some and a nightmare to others, but it is the reality for those living in China's Regent International apartment building in Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s central business district.
Just because ...
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| Raggiana bird-of-paradise |
Monday's Smiles ...
Hoping you feel all the good things in your day.
4 comments:
I don't think I would like living in a structure that complex: too many things could go wrong. What happens if a fire starts in a unit because someone fell asleep smoking? Or what if a virus gets into the hvac system and infects thousands? Do they have a hospital in the complex? Do none of the inhabitants have vehicles and need to leave for work elsewhere? I could go on. Still as a retired architect, I found the project fascinating. But I would have many, many more safety and health questions. Where do children play, where do they use their big muscles to run, play sports, etc. However, Jacki, you always amaze me at what interesting things you show us each week in your blogs. The flower art is beautiful and so complex when one looks at all the subtile values. I don't know how you do it, day by day. But I am so glad that you do. Hugs. (I am back with another lung thing, but hopefully I can see you in April.)
Thank you, Carrol. When I found this, I actually said out loud, "Oh, Carrol is going to have fun with this!" When I saw the picture I felt immediately overwhelmed just looking at it. Most of us want our space? It reminded me of Hong Kong only a fancier facade? But, I do like to show different views, right? I hope you are healing and resting up?
Jacki, I'm glad you too had a happy time with family and friends. Thanks for your answers to my comments. I so appreciate your kindness.
Jacki, you always find such interesting topics and stories for us, such as this huge apartment. I can only agree to everything Carrol mentioned. I would miss the woods and meadows with all the weeds (last smile) which I'm collecting on our nearly daily walks. They are not only food for bees and butterflies but also for people, who are lucky enough to know them and know how to use them.
Thanks Elenor, yes, I have learned a lot since starting this little blog. I get so easily distracted by all the available information. ;o)
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