Aalsmeer. This morning the water was like glass when we pushed off from the beach at Aalsmeer and paddled to the Historic Garden to volunteer.
We were the only watercraft on the water as we headed into the harbor area of Aalsmeer.
Once at the garden we were put to work fertilizing the garden. Each plant got some boost of fertilizer that will help it get a good start of nutrition for the season.
Once done with our task we headed back out onto the water. Now pushing against a headwind my muscles told me that this short paddle was longer than I wanted it be. The first paddle of the season always shows me that I was a bit lazy during the winter.
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So calm. So peaceful. Thank you for sharing this “first” this morning (from snowy southern Minnesota).
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It was like a nice summer day (in March!) yesterday. Couldn’t have imagined a more perfect morning.
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Lovely photos! Glad your first paddle of the year was on such a beautiful day.
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Thanks. We had such a beautiful day for a first paddle. Although we think our canoe has gained weight over the winter.😂
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Well then the canoe needs to get outside more!
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You are right.
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Gorgeous pictures! If anyone had to count on me to paddle a boat, they’d be in trouble!
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Everyone has their own special talents.😊
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Lovely – what is the building reflected in the water the first photo? So glad to see you are able to get on the water! Although I’m sure the water’s cold!!
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That is the Aalsmeer water tower.😊🛶
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Your water towers are so much prettier then ours!
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The calm water makes for such tranquil, relaxing shots.
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If it was waves I wouldn’t have a chance to take pictures as the CPT of the canoe would tell me to keep paddling!😂🤣
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hahaha – I probably couldn’t blame him if that was the case as I could imagine the same scenario with Linda.
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😊
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I absolutely love kayaking on still water, the blues and blacks are just the best
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Hey! Nice to see you back here Chris! How are things down under?
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I’m doing good, thanks for asking. I’ve been super busy painting, painting and more painting getting ready for my art exhibition in September. Now I have to sit down and catch up on all my blogs but before I do that I’d see how others have been doing, looks like I missed out on 5mths of peoples lives on here.
Anyway I’m almost caught up on yours because your my favourite blogger unfortunately I haven’t started on anyone else’s.
Oh the local gardening centre had a grass covered car too. Not sure it it will be good resale value but if the had a crash you could just grow new panels lol. Yes I know it’s fake grass but would be funny
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Good point on the grass. I have a green roof on my chicken house so why not cars?😂
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