A morbid thought, but the truth. If something were to unexpectedly happen to me tomorrow, I can say I've had a good life so far with no complaints looking back, and plan to have many more. Five brief moments in my life so far, that I won't soon forget. I find myself often thinking back of them.
This view from the Lake Cuomo/Portofino trip.
Seaside time in Rehoboth.
A, I call it, a puddle jumper airplane. A small flight over Nairobi plains. I was nervous. I was going to do my best Carol Channing Raspberries, but didn't know if they would get it down below.
My all-time favorite moment in life...to see elephants in the wild at the sanctuary at the Shedrick trust. Never forget it. Again, very nervous being so close, but the caretakers are always present.
A triple breech of whales in Provincetown.
With me, I know nature gives the best moments.
The elephants and the whales are definitely breathtaking. We used to go whale watching off Bodega Bay and it was really something to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such great memories.
By far my two favorites Bob!!!! Of course the Orient Express is pretty far up that list.
DeleteThose are great Bucket List memories!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so much better than the underwear modeling I was expecting by the title! Yeah, I went there. Somebody had to. All kidding aside Maddie, this is a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteHell, half the time, does the Mistress even wear underwear?
DeleteThese are incredible! And I’m impressed you refrained from sharing guys in briefs! Time for round 3 of watching these clips.
ReplyDeleteThat one is in mt private collection Mitchell!!!
DeleteWonderful collection, MM!
ReplyDeleteYes, I also feel like my bucket list has been pretty much checked off. Feeling... content... with life. Nothing to regret, no FOMO. Not so content about the world though, but with life in general. I wish the world... humans... were behaved better.
Boy...you do expect a miracle....humans behaving better!!!! LMAO!
DeleteI know... what was I thinking...
DeleteI cannot believe you have been to the Shedrick Trust. I am so jealous. That is definitely on my "dream docket." They are an amazing organization, and Dame Daphne was just an incredible woman.
ReplyDeleteI've been donating to the sanctuary for a couple years now. Angela Sheldrick is doing a great job carrying on her parents work with the trust. The sanctuary it self...is open by reservation daily for two hours only. No words can describe the experience. I have always loved elephants.
DeleteWonderful highlights, I will have to think about my five moments.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome, Mads!
ReplyDeleteIt's the moments like this that we enjoy what makes life fabulous, no?
XOXO
Fantastic! When I was in Heaven on Earth (Greece) we didn't have cell phones to take videos --- more's the pity.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes refrain from taking to many pictures. Trying anyhow. We get too wrapped up taking pictures and the don't enjoy the now moment. Im trying to not get obsessed with taking too many pictures.
DeleteThe one memory I carry from a visit to British Columbia is sailing on the ferry to Fort William alongside a pod of Orcas. The ferry and whales travelled alongside one another for miles.
ReplyDeleteThat's the moments Im talking about!!!!
DeleteMany of my favourite memories are of remote areas in Canada or the one-on-one animal encounters I've experienced during my career as an ecologist. I only wish that Go-Pro cameras had been invented 40 years ago, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI think these moments with nature and animals make the best memories. I can remember at my old apartment in Bucks County, a baby and mother Fox got within inches of me when I was out sitting one night very late in the morning, like around 3:00 a.m.. it was almost as if she wanted to bring her little baby to me so I could see it. I would often see the mother many times while sitting out so I think she knew my shape and scent. She must have felt safe.
DeleteYou lead an exciting life.
ReplyDeleteAt least the clean parts!!!!
DeleteGreat vids.
ReplyDeleteThough I’m not as worldly traveled as you. They remind of trips to Lake Tahoe, Crystal Cove Beach, a flight in a private plane over the Sacramento River delta, the Shambala wild animal sanctuary and a cruise on the Sea of Cortez in Baja California that included whale watching.
-CA jock
I don't know how anybody could ever get tired of whale watching. They're so amazing to see up close. I think we take for granted just how big they are until you see the breach.
DeleteThe days of wine and roses laugh and run away like a child at play
ReplyDeleteThrough the meadow land toward a closing door
A door marked "nevermore" that wasn't there before
The lonely night discloses just a passing breeze filled with memories
Of the golden smile that introduced me to
The days of wine and roses and you
I have many, many happy memories of people, places and things. Too many to recount... Jx
I agree Jon! I have had too many good memories. some of which were in the haze of the late 90's clubbing. I wish I couldn't recall what happened?!?!
DeleteMother Nature indeed give a spectacular Show, doesn't She? I feel I've lived a full Life too Maddie, so many good Memories, good Times, good Friends, great places and experience, nice things... I have few regrets either.
ReplyDeleteOne thing on my bucket list I think would be great to see is the aurora borealis in Iceland.
DeleteMistress, this is a lovely post!!! Although that airplane would have scared the crap out of me. I SWEAR , maybe you should now consider a all nature blog!
ReplyDeleteI can't lie; I was a tad nervous. Just thank heavens for air bonnets to hold the car in place.
DeleteSpectacular videos!!!!!!!!! And the elephant one is juts in time for World Elephant Day! I can see you have had some great times. You definitely live life to the fullest. I just wish I had your energy!!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post!!!! Great once in a lifetime memories. Love this...but don't you dare go anywhere!!!!! Unless it's another trip or my place. LOL
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool! No words....except to say very sexy hairy legs.
ReplyDeleteScott from Massachusetts said.
DeleteI agree Philly-Fit-Bear, I love the ocean, but my eyes went right to those sexy hairy legs.
Scott, I'm saving the third leg for you!!!!!!
DeleteI hope you're around for plenty of years yet, to make more happy memories.
ReplyDeleteSxx
I didn't want to live past 50. But here I am. Watch me live to be over hundred! God I hope not.
Delete😱 Jx
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