56 Years and Counting

At the Seat of Knowledge this morning, when Coral and Bill arrived on their bicycles, it dawned on me that they had been married for a long time ... I was sure it was for more than fifty years.

So I asked them and they proudly announced that they had been married for fifty six years!

One of the things on my 104 challenge list is 'A Couple Married for 50+ Years', so I asked them to smile for the camera.

A Couple Married 50+ Years - Photo 23 of 104 

This is a true indication of how they are every time I see them.  I'm so pleased with this one and I can't wait to give them a copy.

NEXT!

Something Dead - Photo 24 of 104

My other option was a roadkill toad ... I thought this was much more pleasing to the eye.

This afternoon, I visited Coral and Bill at their house because Bill wanted me to take photos of one of his flowering vines.  Unfortunately, the heat of the day left the flowers drooping a little, so I'll go back early tomorrow morning and try again while they are fresh from the cool night air.

After I left their house, I decided to go for a short ride.  The weather had cooled considerably and it was a nice afternoon for some exercise.

As I pedalled down the street, I heard a whistle and when I turned to look ...

A Local Man - Photo 25 of 104

... there was one of my boys from the Seat of Knowledge sitting outside his house.  On further reflection, I probably should have added devil's horns and tail instead of the 'royal' accessories that he boasts in this photo!

Not a pretty sight, I agree, but so very typical of The Gnome, and this is how you will find him every afternoon either on his verandah or as you see him here.

So quite a successful day for my challenge and I've figured out that for Adoring Husband and I to be married for fifty six years, he will have to live to the ripe old age of 108.

So I will look forward to that and our letters from the Queen :D

Nite all.