Love This...............

Sent to me today by a good friend..............love it!

 

LIFE IS SHORT,

BREAK THE RULES,

FORGIVE QUICKLY, LOVE TRULY,

LAUGH UNCONTROLLABLY,

NEVER REGRET ANYTHING THAT MADE YOU SMILE!

About Town in Ajijic

In and Around the Ajijic Plaza

Inside of a bread store

Two policemen on bicycles

Mangoes are in season now. Delicious......

This Side of Heaven

Just this side of heaven is a place called
Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills  so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown..

I was reading an update online from one of our local shelters here - The Dog Ranch as it's known.  This place is close to our home and as we sit out on our patio in the late afternoon, we can hear the dinner bell ring and all 75 dogs that reside at this shelter bark for their anticipated dinner!  I still have a hard time with all the unwanted, dumped and neglected dogs here in Mexico, we see so many of them on the streets each day.  The lucky ones are often picked up by a caring person and taken to THE RANCH.  The Ranch is exactly that................a country paradise for unwanted dogs.  Thank goodness there are Gringo's here that care and provide a safe, loving refuse for these poor animals! 
Yesterday while Greg & I were sitting in town at a little outside cafe, a little dog came up to say hello.  He looked like Newman - same breed, similar colour.  It took all I had not to scoop him up and bring him home.   But there are just so many...............and this "ranch" is at capacity with 6!
Loved this poem about the Rainbow Bridge, hope you enjoyed reading it.

Stunning Mexico

Mexico............Her People, Her Traditions

A beautiful video of what makes Mexico such a beautiful place!  I hope you enjoy this short show!




http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=3jBUZHsuGgE&hd=1

A Paddle on Lake Chapala

Greg had the opportunity recently to look into a group here at Lakeside, The Kayak Club.  This group gets together 3 morings a week and kayak out on the lake.  I think the biggest thing Greg misses here is the ability to "get out on the water".  I read about this group on our local web board and last Saturday was a chance to head down to one of our local waterfront restaurants (where the club stores all their kayaks and gear) and try out a few models.  Greg throughly enjoyed himself although a few sore muscles ensued the next day!  Load up on the A535!!   As you can see from the sky, the rainy season is about to begin..............  Think I'll watch from the shore!

"Ever been out to sea Scotty??"

How to be Perfect!

My Girlfriend Shirley sent this to me, I thought it was great and should be posted!

Excerpts from "How to be Perfect" by Ron Padgett

Get some sleep.
Eat an orange every morning.
Be friendly. It will help make you happy.
Hope for everything. Expect nothing.
Take care of things close to home first. Straighten up your room before you save the world. Then save the world.
Be nice to people before they have a chance to behave badly.
Don't stay angry about anything for more than a week, but don't forget what made you angry. Hold your anger out at arm's length
and look at it, as if it were a glass ball. Then add it to your glass ball collection.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Do not spend too much time with large groups of people.
Plan your day so you never have to rush.
Show your appreciation to people who do things for you, even if you have paid them, even if they do favors you don't want.
After dinner, wash the dishes.
Calm down.
Don't expect your children to love you, so they can, if they want to.
Don't be too self-critical or too self-congratulatory.
Don't think that progress exists. It doesn't.
Imagine what you would like to see happen, and then don't do anything to make it impossible.
Forgive your country every once in a while. If that is not possible, go to another one.
If you feel tired, rest.
Don't be depressed about growing older. It will make you feel even older. Which is depressing.
Do one thing at a time.
If you burn your finger, put ice on it immediately. If you bang your finger with a hammer, hold your hand in the air for 20
minutes. you will be surprised by the curative powers of ice and gravity.
Do not inhale smoke.
Take a deep breath.
Do not smart off to a policeman.
Be good.
Be honest with yourself, diplomatic with others.
Do not go crazy a lot. It's a waste of time.
Drink plenty of water. When asked what you would like to drink, say, "Water, please."
Take out the trash.
Love life.
Use exact change.
When there's shooting in the street, don't go near the window.
Excerpts from "How to be Perfect" by Ron Padgett, from How to be Perfect. ©
Coffee House Press, 2007. Reprinted with permission.

A New Grandson!

Grandchildren.......................nothing like the birth of a new grandchild to remind you just how wonderful life is!




 Our New Grandson:          Dale Fisher Lewington
                                           Born:  May 23, 2012
                                           8lbs 13 oz

 Proud Parents:                   Trevor & Michelle

Big Brother:                        Graeme



Exta Proud Grandparents:   That would be us!

Meet Little Dale - A Beautiful Little Boy