Monday, June 1, 2009

Waikiki In Vancouver

Warm tropical weather from across the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii has slammed into Vancouver, and it feels just like Waikiki. And yes, those palm trees are here in Vancouver, right along Beach Avenue by English Bay. So I am going to be taking advantage of the beautiful weather to get outdoors, and I will be away from my computer for a couple of days.

I had sort of a pleasant experience this afternoon. I went downtown to pick up some things I needed, and the buses were stalled, so I grabbed a taxi home. The taxi driver had all the windows open in the car, and as we were driving across the Granville Bridge, it felt as if we were in a convertible. My hair was flying, and it felt wonderful. The taxi driver turned to me and said, "You are a very beautiful woman..." Omigosh! Every woman should hear that at least once in her lifetime, right? ...Just what I needed, just when I needed it.

Get outdoors, everyone, and enjoy the summer evenings.

15 comments:

TheChicGeek said...

Ooooh-la-la, Jo....sounds wonderful!
Have a Blissful Computer Vacation!
Enjoy!
xox

Essie said...

VERY cool Jo! VERRRY coool! lol!

muthu said...

:)

hmhm... outings does give sauce to the indoor kind of life that we have grown up to....

and yeah... every gal should hear such a comp... :):)

Judi said...

What a wonderful outing you had today!! And yes, it is good to get a compliment like that from a total stranger! Have a great few days off!

Firefly the Travel Guy said...

Excellent. It is wonderful when somebody compliments you unexpectedly.

nomore said...

Beautiful the palm trees and the pictures...i'v been always thought that " you are so beautiful " it's true.. remember....

Miss_Nobody said...

OOOH nice pics!! have a great time

Carl said...

Good for you. Get out there and enjoy!

Alissa Grosso said...

Enjoy your computer vacation and the nice weather!

DUTA said...

I know the feeling. I immensely enjoy it when the windows of the car or bus are open and my hair is 'flying', the breeze caressing it gently.

Laura Doyle said...

Blessings to the taxi driver! It's always nice to hear something like that from a sincere stranger.

Leslie: said...

What a boost to the old ego...er, I mean ... well, you know what I mean. LOL

TC said...

Hope you have a lovely mini vacation. A compliment can make you glow for a year or more I think? And being told you are beautiful by a stranger with your hair flying in the breeze? Priceless!!

Marguerite said...

Bon Voyage, Jo!!! Have all the fun that you can and let the good times roll!

Paula Slade said...

It's truly wonderful to be caught off guard with a fabulous comment like that! Obviously a gentlemen with fine taste! Enjoy your mini-vacation!! :)