For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Hi everyone on this beautiful sunny day! It feels like such a long time since we got together for coffee, and that’s because it has been a long time. Three weeks to be exact. I’m not sure what happened there, except perhaps my brain wasn’t working. Oh my, good thing Muffin reminded me, she missed getting together with everyone and so did I for that matter. And today we have a nice spot to visit which is right on the shore of our big lake and in a nice sheltered bay. There is a nice sandy beach to use, though you might have to share it with the geese.



Part of the beach is sheltered from the sun and there is a nice gazebo to sit in to stay out of the sun as well. Plus we have some nice big beach umbrellas to use and blankets to sit or lie on. There is a large grassy area as well and even a play structure for younger kids. There is a few picnic tables to use as well. This is part of a larger park and campground and there is just a very short walk in from the parking area. Hi Renee and Tiffany! Glad that you both could make it today. Hi Sheree, wow, Muffin went straight for you, guess you have a good friend there now. Hi Sharon, Lydia, Eshal and Maryam, glad you could all make it out today. Hi Suni, Dee, how are you both today?



There is lots of coffee as usual, plus tea, herbal tea, regular lemonade and pink lemonade. Hi Eugenia and Callie, I see Muffin is already showing Callie around the area. Hi Correne and Teddy, there he goes to join to join Muffin and Callie. Here is Nina and Mr. Cat and…wow, Muffin tackled him and the chase is on! Hi Rossana and Mila! So nice you could join us again and Muffin is already showing Mila around. Looks like all the cats are on their blanket waiting for their goodies, guess I better get them over there! Just help yourselves everyone! Over there at the end of the path is a nice long dock to check out if you like walking on the water. It’s one of those floating docks so it moves a little bit when you walk on it. Oh, look here, beside the dock are some more of our geese friends enjoying the shade.



There isn’t a lot of wildflowers in this park, there is a lot more people traffic here and people like to pick the flowers. But there is a couple “pearly everlastings” over here by the lake. And across the grassy area by that rocky spot are some “harebells” still blooming. This is about the end of the season for them. There is some beautiful scenery here though so it makes a great little spot for coffee or a picnic with family or friends.



It really is quite nice today with a temp of 25C (77F), not much wind and beautiful sunshine. It certainly feels warmer sitting here in the sun. A white throated sparrow is singing over there in that bush and a song sparrow is further over by the lake. And there is a blue jay calling from that birch tree over by the little rock hill. The cats are really enjoying themselves now playing fuzzball. Oh, and look over by those bushes, a deer eating some leaves not paying any attention to us. Time to try for a closer picture, there, I got one. A nice ending to our coffee time today. I really hope you have all enjoyed getting together again. Until next time, I hope you have a wonderful week and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
©2020 Steve McLeod.
I visited a place just like this yesterday but it’s winter still. I had to look twice. 🙂
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Hey, that’s nice! And so far apart too! Have a nice day Chrissy!😁😸🌞☕☕
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I sure enjoyed our walk with all of you ! Including our cat friends ! Loved the refreshments as well ! ☕️☕️😺😺😀🍪🦆🍓🥝🍒🍋🍰🥧🍩
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Glad you enjoyed our coffee break today Sharon! It was a beautiful day by the lake for sure. Hope you have a nice evening!😁😸🌞☕☕
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Oh pooh! I missed coffee time.
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Around here you can never miss out! Coffee’s still hot and we’re all enjoying the sun and refreshments, welcome to the group!😁😸🌞☕☕
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3 weeks wow!
Soooo imaginary! Loved this!
The pics are really amazing!
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Thank you Lydia! So happy you could join us again today!😁😸🌞☕☕
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Anytime! Coffee time is my favorite! 🙂
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Glad to hear it!😃
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Have you seen the full moon as the skies are clear ?
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Yes, I sure have, and it shines in my living room window so nice and bright each night. Part of the time it is blocked by the trees on the hill though.
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Can I get an ice tea instead while we visit those places 😁
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Oops, yes of course, I forgot to mention that I have iced tea as well! So nice that you could join us today Jessica!😁😸😻☕☕
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Deer…… see what I eat
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Thanks for joining us for coffee Cathy!😁😸🌞☕☕
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Hello
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Hi Mrs. Holliman, thanks so much for coming to our coffee time! Hope you have a great day!😁😸🌞☕☕
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Mmmmmm!!! nothing like drinking a hot cup of coffee to start your day😋
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That’s for sure, mornings and coffee go together! Thanks for joining us today Maryam!😁😸🌞☕☕
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No problem Steve! I am always happy to turn up😍😻
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The perfect weather and place to spend some time and have a good coffee with friends and playing fuzzball 😉😻
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It was great weather yesterday, thanks for joining us again Ribana!😀😺 I notice Muffin spent a lot of time with you😻 and introducing her friends. I hope you have a wonderful, hmm, Friday!😁😸🌞☕☕
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I appreciate every minute spent with Muffin 😻🥰 She knows how to make us feel better and have some fun 😼
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Yes indeed, she does know how to have fun! And make us feel good at the same time. Have a wonderful evening Ribana!😁😻😸
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Muffin knows I’ve bought her some treats along with some of my gluten-free cakes for everyone else.
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Fantastic Sheree! Your cakes are always so delicious! That’s it, treats for Muffin and I see she’s sharing nicely with her friends too. Have a wonderful day Sheree!😁😸🌞☕☕
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You two too
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Thanks!
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Hi Steve! It’s a wonderful park where we are today and, since there are games, I also brought I-do-by-myself! Mila is having a lot of fun with all the cats and loves goodies. I’ll still have a cup of steaming black coffee, it’s so good! I-do-by-myself, on the other hand, doesn’t stop to eat or drink, he’s too busy playing! Thanks for the coffee and the nice day. Have a nice day and see you soon!
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Hi Rossana, so nice that you could come today! I’m glad that Mila is getting along so well with the other cats and Muffin is sharing her treats with all of them. Yes, there is lots of fun and games, so I’m glad he’s enjoying himself today. Nice hot coffee all the time and it’s not too hot today so coffee is still nice. I drink it all the time anyway, even when it’s hot outside! I hope to see you again next time!😁😸🌞☕☕
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Sure! I enjoy your coffee time!😋☕
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That’s always nice to hear!😁😸
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☺️😺
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What a lovely day for refreshments with friends. Callie enjoyed the treats and meeting the other cats. Have a wonderful day! ☕️☕️🍩 🍪🌼 🌻 🌞😺😺
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Thank you so much for coming again this week Eugenia! Muffin always enjoys spending time with Callie and all her friends. Hopefully I won’t wait 3 weeks before the next coffee time!
Thanks, enjoy your day Eugenia!😁😸🌞☕☕🍟🥮🍩🍪🍰🥧🎂
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😉
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Always enjoy visiting with you and Muffin.
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Thank you very much Correne, so nice that you could make it!😁😸🌞☕☕
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This is why I hate the climate over there, look at al Beautiful places with less time to enjoy.😾. I Wish things could change,🤔. How about a big roof that sends all the snows to the river or lake 🤔 so that the green places remain green😍😜 A nice idea though isn’t it 😄😁
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Yes, it would be nice to have a big plastic bubble over some of that to keep it nice all year!😜😀😸 Too bad I wasn’t an inventor to come up with something like this!😁🤪
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Why not, you can still talk to your President🤔 if he listens to you 😁 try this idea 😇
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Somehow I don’t think our Prime Minister would listen to me, costs too much and he has already spent so much this year because of the pandemic!😁🙄
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My PM would react the same, we knew the answers, Pandemic 😄. Corona had turned the countries upside down 🙀. Something we never dreamt of.
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Yes, that is so true!😳😳🙄
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