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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Lucky Enough


I posted this picture yesterday on Instagram with the caption - "Steve and I are at one month of walking at least 6 miles every day - it helps that each walk is along the Pacific Ocean".


Many of the comments were about how lucky I am to have such a beautiful place to walk and they reminded me of this bottle I have sitting in the bathroom.


As we walked through town today, I focused on my luck.


I live in a beautiful place with gorgeous views.


While many of my blogger friends are housebound, we are bathed in sunlight.


After months of being ill in the fall, I now have the ability to walk 6 miles each day.


I am retired 


so I have the leisure time


to walk through town looking at cute houses.


And, if you are still with me,


I am lucky to have blog friends


who'll bear with me while I ramble on


an on.


I give thanks daily that this is our home and I know that I truly am


Lucky Enough!


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63 comments:

  1. Barbara Lilian in FranceJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    What a lovely place to live. I adore those charming cottage type houses, Just the size I'm hoping to down size to. Enough space to live and easy to look after. It would make me be tidy. Lovely photos. I can understand why it's easy for you to walk 6 miles along your beautiful coast.

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  2. Kim January 14, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    I too live at the beach, Carol, and I never take it for granted. I'm glad you're feeling better these days and can take, advantage of your beautiful surroundings! :)

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  3. GinaJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Oh yes, you are absolutely lucky! Beautiful views for walking!

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  4. Castles Crowns and CottagesJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    And you've got me, Carol. I am lucky to have made such great friends, loyal readers who may not come back to me when I do return, but for the meantime, as I stroll through blogland to keep the chain strong, I am delighted to see you all.

    OH HOW THOSE SMALL HOMES speak to me! The little stucco cottages with the arched entrances, so much like my childhood home!

    Yes my dear, you are lucky enough. PEACE! Anita

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  5. Rita C at PanoplyJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    I consider myself lucky to be counted among your friends, Carol! Wow, congratulations on achieving 6 miles nearly every day! That's double what my husband and I regularly walk and, although I love our paths and the river views our town provides, your view is doubly better in all honesty. Certainly the weather is, without question! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. DebbieJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    What beautiful views. I would say you are lucky but I would also say that you probably worked hard to get to this beautiful place. An inspiration for others to see dreams and goals paying off. Such an inspirational post.

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  7. A Whole Lotta MagicJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    We're "lucky enough" to live by a lake ... but it's COLD out there, lol! Still ...... lucky US!!!

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  8. chateau chicJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    And we are all blessed to know you and call you Friend, Carol!!! I love that you share the beauty and charm with us!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Carol,
    I do enjoy your Instagram photos! Thank you for sharing, the joy, beauty and blessings of your life.
    Our middle daughter, her husband and son just moved to Northern California, and although I am sad that they
    Left us behind in Dallas- they are already thriving in your golden state!
    Glad you are feeling better and getting stronger each day.
    Jemma

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  10. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    And we are blessed that you are "lucky enough" because you share it with us! :-)

    Carol, those shots of California are breathtakingly beautiful. I have always said that if I didn't live in Florida I would love to be in California. I love perpetual sunshine. I love the ocean. Yes, it is a blessing, and I consider myself blessed as well.

    Thank you for sharing this loveliness with us!

    xo

    Sheila :-)

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  11. Lady of the ManorJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    You are lucky!! It's 17 degrees this morning here in Missouri!! I'm happy for you, though, and so glad you're feeling well enough now to enjoy your 6-mile exercise. Thanks for sharing these gorgeous (and warm looking) photos with us!

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  12. ANNEJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Love you Carol! Yes, you are blessed but then you bless our lives too with your uplifting posts.

    xoxox

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  13. KellyJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Could you please send some of that gorgeous weather across the country to my house? It is so ugly here right now. I'm hopping on a plane and coming to stay with you this winter! You lucky gal!

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  14. PoppyJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Gorgeous shots of your neck of the beach, Carol. Those adorable cottages would be incentive ENOUGH for me to walk 6 miles every day, too!!

    Poppy

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  15. Mimi SueJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Lucky indeed! Your pictures are making me homesick for the central coast.

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  16. Joy JunktionJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    You are! Yet, if each of us will take the time to stop and look around, we will see how lucky and blessed each of us is! Sometimes, we just have to stop and reflect on the beauty that is America and our Creator! And, I will admit, the beach has always been my hearts home! Love your photos and thoughts today! Blessings to you my friend!

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  17. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    You live my dream! lucky enough for sure.
    hugs,
    Linda

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  18. Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McGJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    You bet you are!!! I was lucky enough to be able to shovel snow this morning...but at least the sun was out!! Thanks for sharing your views - it makes the winter here in Ontario Canada just a little bit better!

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  19. StacyJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I'll say you're pretty damn lucky and I am glad you are healthy to enjoy it too! Take care!

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  20. cynthia lee designsJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Wow...that is great to be walking 6 miles a day.!! Wish I could do that here...but it is too cold and snowy. So I will walk on the treadmill until Spring gets here.
    ~Cindy

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  21. DebbieJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I so miss living near the Pacific Ocean...you are one lucky lady for sure! I now live near Lake Erie in NE Ohio...but it's nowhere near the same. Thanks for every one of your pix of life in CA...by my beloved Pacific Ocean...I'll be there vicariously through you.
    xo
    Debbie
    ===^..^===

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  22. UnknownJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    How darling are those homes?? You are truly lucky and we are lucky to have you share your experience with us : )
    Alison

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  23. DebbyJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    I'm so glad that you are feeling so well. You do live in a wonderful place near the ocean and beautiful little homes. It's luck, it's hard work and choice. Love your blog, you and your photos.

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  24. bobbieJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    :))))))

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  25. FredaJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I could do with some of your sunshine, but I too am lucky to live by a loch in Scotland - great walking country too, but not very flat! A lovely post.

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  26. Julie's LifestyleJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Oh how I LOVE the beach and grew up 1 minute walk to our own private beach. I miss summer and I feel like it goes too fast. I LOVE looking at all of your gorgeous photos on Instagram! You are lucky. The beach air is very good for you and those long walks. Take care yiu lucky girl!
    Julie

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  27. NanaDianaJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Yes-You ARE a lucky girl. The best part is that you are healthy enough to enjoy it and walk 6 miles a day. Good for you! I miss the ocean and hope to get back to it one day. xo Diana

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  28. fiona andersonJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Yes you're lucky to live by the beach and have the great weather and we're lucky that your posts always brings the sunshine with them, it's great to share your luck.
    Enjoy it, you deserve it. x

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  29. Pamela GordonJanuary 14, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    You are definitely blessed to be there where it's warm and sunny and you have the health to walk so far every day. I'm glad you appreciate your surroundings and enjoy them and are thankful. Enjoy!! Blessings. Pam

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  30. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow January 14, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    This area of California is one of my favorites. :) xoox

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  31. DeniseinVAJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I have just surfed into your lovely blog and have had such a great time. Enjoyed all these lovely photos. I used to live in San Diego and Long Beach and Monterey at different stages of hubby's naval career, so it is always lovely to see a blog from California. Thank you so much! Retired and living in Virginia now.

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  32. MelanieJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Yes, I live vicariously through you in the winter! It was -3 here this morning when I woke up. :-(

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  33. JunkchiccottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Yes yes yes I want to be your neighbor and walk with you. Hopefully one day soon.
    Love ya,
    Kris

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  34. JunkchiccottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    PS: I do not want you to be jealous but we are going to hit 45 degrees on Saturday Wooooo Hooooo!!!!
    Kris :)

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  35. Vicky HuntJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Lucky enough and blessed as well! Congrats on the one month anniversary of your 6 mile walks. That's quite an accomplishment! I have been doing well with walking almost every day, but if I lived near the beach, it would be a whole lot easier to make myself go every day! Have a blessed rest of the week!

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  36. LaurieJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Lucky enough indeed! And blessed to be able to walk 6 miles daily. Keep up those miles.

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  37. Leslie HarrisJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    well I've already told you how proud I am of you and now that you've reminded me about those times when you didn't feel good.,I have to share how happy I am that you have your health back. We don't realize how blessed we are when are bodies are working fine..at least I don't :)
    xo
    Leslie

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  38. Canadian ChickadeeJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Great post! Love the house tour! xoxox

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  39. A Joyful CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    First, Carol, let me say how happy I am for you that you are feeling so well. So well, in fact, that you can handle 6 mile walks with Steve. That's fantastic! Second, seeing these photos makes me want to plan a trip to the coast. That would be the Oregon coast, which wouldn't be warm like Ventura, but it would still make me happy to see the ocean again. I used to live near Seal Beach and loved going for walks there. (sigh). I loved this post. xxx ~ Nancy

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  40. PondsideJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Good for you for persisting with your walking plan! Like you, I am 'lucky enough'. Our beach is two blocks away, and a little north of yours, but I love it too!

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  41. sarahJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    What a stunning view! I absolutely loved the photos above! We all are lucky to be alive and I'm glad you live in such a beautiful place!

    May I just ask if I could use one of your photos on instagram and add quotes on it? :)

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  42. SarahJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Oh, how I'd like a bit of your sunny blue skies. We've had nothing but gray, cold, wet days of late. Not that I don't appreciate the rain. It's just cold!
    Beautiful photos, Carol. Lucky enough, indeed!

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  43. Row homes and CobblestonesJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Carol,
    Yes you are lucky enough to see the beauty of the sea everyday and we are lucky and blessed to have you share its beauty and return back to health. Very cute houses you walk by indeed!
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  44. ReneeJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    That sunshine looks so pretty. We have had days of rain and clouds. But we are lucky enough not to be having a drought. You have such pretty views. Great that you are feeling better and able to walk every day.

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  45. BarbaraJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    You are lucky indeed, but I do believe we make our own luck – so good on you. I wish I lived where you do, I don’t, but I still feel very lucky to be able to share your walk through your lovely pictures. I hope the sun shines on you today, enjoy the walk. Barbara.

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  46. TerryJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    Carol,

    I am lucky to receive your blog in my in-box. Thank you for blogging. Thank you for blessing me with dreams.

    Terry

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  47. Danni@SiloHillFarmJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    I always love seeing your pictures of beachiness! It has been below freezing for the last week but today we are heading into the 50's! I'm going to get out and take a walk and see what beauty surrounds me as well. Thank you for a lovely reminder and some gorgeous pics!

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  48. Celestina MarieJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Carol, yes you are a very lucky girl and so blessed to live in such a wonderful place on earth. Your pics are gorgeous. We are heading for sunshine this weekend as they predict the temp to be 66 degrees by Saturday. Yes, we have a few days of cold but never any snow and for that I feel we are lucky enough too.
    Enjoy your walks. 6 miles is a real accomplishment.
    Hugs

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  49. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    What an achievement, and I agree….how lucky you are to live in such a beautiful area!

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  50. BlissJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Mmmmmmmm..... I can always smell the ocean when I stop by your blog.

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  51. farmhouse-storyJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    you are so lucky to live in that little piece of heaven:)

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  52. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Love the amazing views, the quote on your bottle, walking past great houses with you and reading your ramblings!

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  53. HWIT BLOGGJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Oh so many beautiful and lovely pictures...just love it! Warm and sunny, here we have a storm coming again and it´s so dark, windy and cold...
    Have a nice day, take care!
    Warm hug,
    Titti

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  54. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I'm so glad that you are up and about and able to put in six miles a day? God is good!
    Sounds like you are living a beautiful life in a beautiful place, and indeed, you are lucky enough.
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  55. JeannaJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    I enjoy your ramblings so you can count me as a blog friend.

    Keep up the good work, you and Steve are doing great.

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  56. Jessica@CapeofDreamsJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Isn't it nice to dwell on your blessings. I feel lucky enough myself, but it's always good to have a reminder.

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  57. KathyJanuary 15, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    A welcome reminder and loved the gorgeous photos!

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  58. karen@somewhatquirkyJanuary 16, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I know you guys worked hard for your luck. You are blessed. And you are a blessing!

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  59. Down by the seaJanuary 16, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    We are lucky to have you as a blogging friend and share your wonderful location and home with us too! Sarah x

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  60. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 16, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    I'm so glad you are well now and enjoying this time of year. We are both very blessed my friend. Happy weekend! Hugs, Diane

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  61. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 16, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    I am so happy that you are able to walk 6 miles a day and that you are back to good health. Your pictures are truly beautiful and yes we are so lucky to live in paradise.
    enjoy your weekend.
    Mary

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  62. CatieAnJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I am so impressed that you can walk 6 miles a day...that is a huge. And to walk along the beach is an added bonus for sure. It is so nice to walk along with you and see your part of the world. thank you for sharing

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  63. Katie MansfieldJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Gorgeous. What darling homes.

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