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Today is my oldest son's 30th birthday. He lives in Auckland with his wife and my grand daughter. So after talking to him on the phone this morning, I decided to take my daughter R and her dog Bug to Greymouth Beach after the rain stopped. B and I had been meaning to attend another street racing event held just up the road from us but I was feeling a bit shattered from a busy week at work. While we were out I looked out over the water and realized how much I missed the rest of my family who all live in the north island. Hopefully one day we will get back there...

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Veronica Lee said…
Happy 30th to your son! Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day, soaking in the beach after the rain. Family distances can be tough—I hope you get the chance to visit them soon!
18 May 2025 at 20:23
roentare said…
It sounds like a bittersweet day—full of love and reflection—and I hope that one day soon, you're able to be closer to your family again.
18 May 2025 at 20:47
Tom said…
...I wish you all a beautiful day.
18 May 2025 at 23:02
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
Congratulations with your sons' birthday.
What a wonderful sea view.
18 May 2025 at 23:15
Marie Smith said…
Great photo! I hope the same for you!
19 May 2025 at 00:51
local alien said…
They're all so near and yet so far away. I hope you can visit them all before his next birthday. And hoping he's having a very happy one this year
19 May 2025 at 05:26
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Sometimes you just wish they were still all in the same place! (But then you realize you’re glad they all have their own lives ))
19 May 2025 at 08:12
Bill said…
Hope you all had an enjoyable day.
19 May 2025 at 09:18
s.c said…
Very interesting composition here with that seagul.
19 May 2025 at 22:48
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