tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post3463196587959630355..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: October sunriseDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-12055982566252002622011-10-23T09:10:08.499-07:002011-10-23T09:10:08.499-07:00Wow! 4000 jumps. I have 19 and I have not jumped i...Wow! 4000 jumps. I have 19 and I have not jumped in more than a decade. I had a slight accident of my own making, but that did not stop me. I kept jumping. I then got really busy at work and was going to have to repeat jumps and that stopped me. At the time, I needed 26 jumps for the puniest license. <br /><br />I would never jump a chute I packed (I did not own my own). <br /><br />It is really hard to pack a chute. <br /><br />Anyway, that is not why I commented. <br /><br />I have never seen a scene like that "sunrise." How did you come about that? What time did you take that picture? It is ominous and breathtaking and now saved to my computer.John Mystehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263634313238599515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-34380033318818146022011-10-14T11:26:06.054-07:002011-10-14T11:26:06.054-07:00That picture is gorgeous. I love red skies. I don...That picture is gorgeous. I love red skies. I don't understand you love of jumping and exercising but I certainly do like to hear you talking about it, LOLStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8342675838259584682011-10-09T06:44:36.633-07:002011-10-09T06:44:36.633-07:00Thought about it. Not Bellingham for the insurance...Thought about it. Not Bellingham for the insurance company. <br />Bellevue.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-78911090261926115972011-10-08T16:01:15.463-07:002011-10-08T16:01:15.463-07:00Hi, DJan!
Bellingham....the home of an insurance c...Hi, DJan!<br />Bellingham....the home of an insurance company I worked for in my 20s...!<br /><br />"It's more a sense of when your body no longer can do all that packing and hanging on the outside of airplanes and flying your canopy to the ground once you open it."<br />I'm pretty sure my body, or maybe my mind, would never be capable of any of that.<br /><br />I'm very flattered by your comment at my place. Thank you for coming by!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-39740897142965457332011-10-05T02:29:40.427-07:002011-10-05T02:29:40.427-07:00Do you ever skydive at night? I'm imaginign fa...Do you ever skydive at night? I'm imaginign falling through that beautiful sunset....Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28437756072067755112011-10-03T20:30:34.665-07:002011-10-03T20:30:34.665-07:00Good for you and good for Bellingham!Good for you and good for Bellingham!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-63450464252044051782011-10-03T00:08:06.522-07:002011-10-03T00:08:06.522-07:00Sounds like your life has come together "just...Sounds like your life has come together "just right" in Bellingham DJan! I hope you continue to enjoy it (and your varied activities) for many years to come! :o)CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-30116942533766309722011-10-02T21:10:36.630-07:002011-10-02T21:10:36.630-07:00OMGosh! What a sunrise!!! Gorgeous! Mystical!
...OMGosh! What a sunrise!!! Gorgeous! Mystical!<br /><br />Sounds like it was a good move and you feel like you belong in the new town now. That's a wonderful feeling. Also sounds like you have always been a woman who follows her passion, whether it's skiing, skydiving, hiking, or swimming, and when you love something you just go for it! Maybe you are getting restless for your next love? A new passion to envelop you? There are so many to pick from! Don't change, lady! Keep following your bliss wherever it leads you! :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-89119019048510527712011-10-02T19:05:31.952-07:002011-10-02T19:05:31.952-07:00I love the sunrise! I wish I had that view from m...I love the sunrise! I wish I had that view from my porch! Often I do have a beautiful sunrise view when I am driving home from the pool, though I never think to bring my camera. Last week I took a picture with my phone, but I doubt if it is a good one . . . besides, there are goofy power lines in my photo!!<br /><br />Your posts sound so satisfied and content with your life. Whether I read of your latest hiking adventure, or sky diving escapade, you are happy and doing what your heart desires. Good for you!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55686829814197689182011-10-02T18:13:32.535-07:002011-10-02T18:13:32.535-07:00You are such a role model, DJan! You absolutely i...You are such a role model, DJan! You absolutely inspire me!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-7457613426453005672011-10-02T17:47:24.258-07:002011-10-02T17:47:24.258-07:00Great that you have found contentment in so many a...Great that you have found contentment in so many areas of your life. The move has widened your opportunities to do other things and connect with different kinds of people.<br /> Great sunrise shot.<br /> Thanks.Redhttp://hiwathahouse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-89547795783923150552011-10-02T15:31:37.324-07:002011-10-02T15:31:37.324-07:00Incredible sunrise. So happy you "caught"...Incredible sunrise. So happy you "caught" it for us to share.<br />BarbB. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74103615566234362832011-10-02T15:05:36.740-07:002011-10-02T15:05:36.740-07:00What a wonderful post, full of contentment and bel...What a wonderful post, full of contentment and belonging. That sense of being right where you are supposed to be and being happy with that is heartwarming. It seems to be what so many of us aspire to find. I have wondered what I would do if something were to happen to me and my husband as this is really his town-he was born and raised here and seems to know half the population. Honestly, though, in the last few years I've made it more my own. Part of that is due to my children but part is his insistence from the beginning of our relationship that we each have our own lives and friends and hobbies outside of our marriage. It's obvious that you and Smart Guy have the same thing as he doesn't accompany you on all your adventures but I imagine he also doesn't sit at home ceasing to exist until you walk back in the door.<br />Pardon me if this seems to ramble on...my head feels stuffed with cotton today so I don't know how well my thoughts are translating:)Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-14013040181778657412011-10-02T15:01:10.950-07:002011-10-02T15:01:10.950-07:00I find it interesting that you say "my focus ...I find it interesting that you say "my focus is turning away from skydiving into the next phase of life."<br /><br />That surely means that you plan your life. It is not skydiving which is giving you up but the other way round. You are thinking of the next phase of life before this one is finished. I tend to let life push me into a new direction, rather than decide myself.<br /><br />No wonder your achievements after retirement are as magnificent as they are.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-31814610704235482152011-10-02T14:23:37.476-07:002011-10-02T14:23:37.476-07:00Yes, I'd say you are in the right place - both...Yes, I'd say you are in the right place - both in location and mindset. And you deserve it.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-66278827937115545712011-10-02T14:02:01.328-07:002011-10-02T14:02:01.328-07:00Such a beautiful sunset DJan. Now I am wondering w...Such a beautiful sunset DJan. Now I am wondering why you left Boulder and so need to take a look at your previous posts. Both places seem quite similar, but I've known the feeling you're having today and hope to get it back one of these days. Place really can make a difference in how we feel and what we do.Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-42165589733074659092011-10-02T12:54:59.588-07:002011-10-02T12:54:59.588-07:00Beautiful sunrise. You always impress me with your...Beautiful sunrise. You always impress me with your energy but I am also impressed with your 80 year old friend. I am thinking I will be lucky to make 80 in an upright position and he is attempting 80 jumps in one day. Mercy. <br />Arkansas PattiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29456185230589075362011-10-02T12:38:34.924-07:002011-10-02T12:38:34.924-07:00You made an excellent choice in Bellingham; it off...You made an excellent choice in Bellingham; it offers so many things that support your lifestyle. But getting out and doing, and making friends along the way...that's all you. As others have said, you are a great example to the rest of us. And feeling happy and at home is a fitting reward.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22720399601535611792011-10-02T11:33:17.906-07:002011-10-02T11:33:17.906-07:00hmmm. DJan, blogger would not allow me to post a ...hmmm. DJan, blogger would not allow me to post a comment when I tried OPEN ID or clicked on Wordpress. But with NAME/URL I can. Here's my comment:<br /><br />I am so happy you have found your niche in life. I traveled solo around the world for 7 years, but now believe it would have been a happier and safer journey if I had been married to David. Having friends is great, but having a significant other to come home to is even better!gigihawaiinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-67889670541076255392011-10-02T09:22:03.933-07:002011-10-02T09:22:03.933-07:00You should write a book about how you made this ne...You should write a book about how you made this new life for yourself. I guess that's not possible however because I don't know how you'd work the time in to write it. You are amazing and I'm encouraged everytime I read one of your posts.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36654154546193692952011-10-02T09:09:00.666-07:002011-10-02T09:09:00.666-07:00Your life is full and rich. You made it so. Kudos ...Your life is full and rich. You made it so. Kudos to you. Your reward is that feeling 0f belonging and happiness you described. Nicely done.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80811563259129962052011-10-02T08:26:58.001-07:002011-10-02T08:26:58.001-07:00I don't know, DJan, what led you to leave Boul...I don't know, DJan, what led you to leave Boulder and move to Billingham, but I am so glad for you that you've settled into a new life. At the end of your posting, you said that you experienced "a feeling of belonging right here, right now." That feeling caused your heart "to swell with happiness." How wonderful that is.<br /><br />I say that as someone who moved from Minnesota to Missouri 2 years and four months ago and have had a different experience. Because I trust the Universe, I trust that being "right here, right now" is good for me. But the thought of staying here makes me sometimes weep within myself. It feels as if I'm ending my life "with a whimper, not a bang" as the poet T. S. Eliot would say.<br /><br />Unlike you, I'm not a joiner and so I've met few people. If I am to stay here, I need to follow your lead and get out of the house and make friends. You've shown the way. Now I must embrace it.<br /><br />I'm 75 now and you spoke of your 80-year-old skydiver friend. I need to emulate his energy and enthusiasm and zest for life. <br /><br />Thank you for this posting which is prodding me to make some changes in my life.<br /><br />Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55606515256014488942011-10-02T07:49:50.190-07:002011-10-02T07:49:50.190-07:00That's one glorious sunrise!. Sort of symboli...That's one glorious sunrise!. Sort of symbolic of the sunrise of your new life in Bellingham that you write about.<br />You have done an amazing job of making a new life for yourself, but then you are an amazing person.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-79893073226875725342011-10-02T07:06:15.591-07:002011-10-02T07:06:15.591-07:00Contentment. Happiness.
So many people associate ...Contentment. Happiness.<br /><br />So many people associate their happiness and success with their job and when they retire they are lost. Good for you to find interests in your new life and be active and social. It seems to agree with you.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-54351846734719858112011-10-02T06:33:23.910-07:002011-10-02T06:33:23.910-07:00What a wonderful life you've created for yours...What a wonderful life you've created for yourself. It's inspiring to me, and I thank you.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com