Sunday, September 8, 2013

A Glorious Day After All

Everyone must have felt that a cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around; and most of us can, as we choose, make of this world either a palace or a prison. ~ John Lubbock


 Today started off cloudy and threatening to rain.
(I didn't get a photo of the cloudy sky for comparison).

I was getting together for breakfast with a friend from Alberta, who if I am lucky, I get to see once a year.

Last year it was coffee and muffins at my home. This year it was breakfast out. Her treat.


We dined, drove around, then dined some more.

I forgot to take photos of the food.

Well it wasn't much. 


She had a BIG salad. I had clam chowder soup and a fresh Caesar salad. It was the first time I've had Caesar salad without the romaine lettuce leaves being torn into bite sized pieces. But the capers were certainly nice!

The day turned  out to be sunny and warm.

The scenery from my chair was spectacular.

I love days like this.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.


Joining up with Our World Tuesday.

29 comments:

Jan said...

Clam Chowder, I wonder if I would enjoy this? Glad to hear you had a visit with your friend and great to see the fabulous view from your seat! Wonderful! I love the quote at the top of this post. It is something I "know" but often forget. Blogland always reminds me of this. x

Joanne Noragon said...

It's still quite thick and grey here. We wonder if it will improve.

Your pictures are lovely and hopeful.

maryaustria said...

Wow - really a spectacular scenery! Great shots! And the quote ... just true!

Linda said...

Beautiful sky! I love this kind of day too.

clairz said...

It's been so long since I lived in Vancouver that I really recognize nothing except the water and the lovely mountain backdrop. You live in a very beautiful city, Penny.

Joyful said...

I understand Clair. Most of that skyscrapers that you see across the water were not there when I first moved to Vancouver many years ago.And the development continues....

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I haven't had a day like this for so long Joyful, I'm looking forward to it :) meanwhile I'll just enjoy going along on yours :))

Louisette said...

Lovely place Vancouver Port, have a nice new week!

Joy said...

Beautiful pics Joyful and what an interesting blog you have here - I'm looking forward to spending more time browsing! Thank you for visiting my place and for your sweet message. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw your name, for a few of my 'close' family/friends address me as Joyful also! Happy to meet you!
Joy

eileeninmd said...

Lovely views and a beautiful place to visit. A boat ride would be fun! The Caesar Salad is my favorite, YUM!
Wonderful photos, have a great week!

Carver said...

I looks like it turned out to be a perfect day. Beautiful scenes captured.

Al said...

Sunny and warm - that's every day for the last several months! Those are beautiful photos, there's nothing like blue sky and water.

Indrani said...

Very pleasant day! Great captures of sights all around.

Denise said...

Awesome sky.

Jim said...

great harbour shots

Photo Cache said...

I thought I recognized the place.

Ercotravels said...

Sounds a cool and pleasant place! I glad that your pictures present the beauty of this place... such a great tour.

Ceil said...

Hi Joy! Sorry the food was not great, but being with your friend is the prize, isn't it? What would we do without our 'cheerful' friends? That boat called 'Relief' was so cute!

Wish I could have sat with you and taken in the view! I'll take the photos as a second prize :)
Happy Tuesday!
Ceil

Jackie McGuinness said...

Clam chowder!! We just got back from Nova Scotia and I am missing my seafood!!

Pat said...

It sounds like you had a lovely time with your friend at a beautiful marine setting.

Annie Jeffries said...

Honestly, Joyful. I'm trying to figure out how one would eat Caesar Salad WITHOUT tearing up the Romaine. Sounds like it became figure food.

Loved the bridge pictures. I really like all that ironwork.

Our photos said...

Beautiful photos!
Greetings, RW & SK

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Joyful said...

LOL. Annie, they provided a knife and fork.

Icy BC said...

Sounds like a nice day indeed! Your photos are awesome!

Anonymous said...

Nice scenery!

Kay L. Davies said...

Love these photos, Penny. My old stomping grounds. Am guessing you went to Granville Island, judging by the angle of the view of the Burrard St. Bridge. I used to work in the Pacific Press Building (Sun and Province) which was at 5th & Granville, before Granville Island became a tourist destination.
Wonderful, wonderful photos.
K

Charlene N. K. said...

Truly a beautiful day with nice buildings under the blue sky.

LadyD Piano said...

Such a wonderful series of a beautiful harbor!

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