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Taking Off

 

Astrid and I fly to America on Wednesday

for 2+ weeks of vacation with family and friends.

Hold everything together till we're back here on 10 September!

(I may give a shout on America's Labor Day, 3 September.)


Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands



Taking Off

 

Astrid and I fly to America on Wednesday

for 2+ weeks of vacation with family and friends.

Hold everything together till we're back here on 10 September!

(I may give a shout on America's Labor Day, 3 September.)


Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands



comments (59)

Have FUN and SAFE travels!!! Love the capture!
Ginnie: Thank you and thank you, Robin! smile
That kid is getting water-blasted in a sensitive area. smile

You and Astrid travel well...
Ginnie: Maybe she's giving him a bath, Larry??? smile Thanks.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 20 Aug 2012, 01:13
I am envious of kids, as they fly better than adults.

Enjoy USA, Ginnie...pre-election time must be great fun in that country!
Ginnie: Yes, kids, do seem to enjoy being swum around like this, Ray! But pre-election time? UGH. My absentee ballot will be waiting for me, which is the only good thing I can say about that! (sigh)
ha! very cute!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Dennis.
  • Elaine
  • United States
  • 20 Aug 2012, 02:52
have a wonderful and safe trip. If you come to Kansas, look me up!
Ginnie: Thank you, Elaine. It's funny...I first had another image up with a title that said "Off to see the wizard!" How did you know? smile
Have a nice trips. Kids these days....
Ginnie: Thank you, Michael, and YES. Kids these days! smile
Cute shot! That's one way to get her clean! smile Have a fantastic visit!!
Ginnie: Thanks, Elizabeth. That's what I was thinking, too. Good way to clean her off! smile
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 20 Aug 2012, 04:41
Two more days of work and then...... USA here we come smile
Great shot of the mother and child. A nice cooling down, as we are warmed up for our vacation together smile
Ginnie: We are so ready! And I am so happy for you to finally have a long break from work. YES! Hartstikke bedankt.
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 20 Aug 2012, 05:45
We'll be waitng for you when you return, Ginnie
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Lisl. Thank you. smile
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 20 Aug 2012, 05:58
My best wishes to your both' voyage, Ginnie and Astrid, and come back safe 'n' sound, filled with happy experiences and beautifulimpressions!
Yes, this photo suits well the momentary extreme heatwave we in continental Europe are 'suffering' with (but it didn't harm my wonderful trip to Paris and its countryside).
Ginnie: Thank you for your travel wishes, Philine. We are really looking forward to this trip, especially having my entire family meet Astrid at the wedding of my nephew on Saturday. If they don't fall in love with her, that says a lot about them, doesn't it!!!

The heat wave we're having is preparing us for the hot temps of Atlanta, I'm sure. Not my cup of tea at all. So glad it doesn't last long like it does elsewhere. I really don't do well in heat, I'm afraid! sad
  • Elaine-
  • Canada
  • 20 Aug 2012, 06:23
we will miss you, you sure left us with a fun photo, i feel much cooler on this hot summer evening because of it... have fun you two!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxox
Ginnie: Thank you, Elaine! We always look forward to our trips Stateside each year...but we're always also ready to come back home!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 20 Aug 2012, 06:46
Ahh - the joys of childhood and summer. I'm sure you will both have a wonderful time back home in the USA
Ginnie: Yes, indeed, Chris, on both counts. We are really looking forward to it! :
Street photography ... good.

Enjoy seeing your family and friends ... and get back to some 'good' American junk food.
Ginnie: I actually thought of you, Richard, when I saw this! smile We do look forward to our trip. I don't know about junk food but we haven't had a BBQ in ages! That would be fun!
All the best on your trip... Take lots of pix Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Jacquelyn. You know me...always lots of pix. smile
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 20 Aug 2012, 07:36
Great fun that child is having Ginnie. Good luck to you both for a comfortable journey and a fabulous time in America.
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Chad. We're really looking forward to it!
Delightful picture Ginnie. Have a great time in the USA!
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Bill, on both counts!
Refreshing shot Ginnie.
Have a good hollidays for you and Astrid.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Marie. Merci.
very good, thats one way to have a wash,.Have a good holiday.
Ginnie: That's what I thought, too, Mick. grin Thank you. We're really ready to take off.
  • sil
  • Italy
  • 20 Aug 2012, 08:49
Lucky child! smile

Wishing you a wonderful stay in the US! Have lots of fun, ladies! smile
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Sil!
  • Marcie
  • United States
  • 20 Aug 2012, 09:26
What an absolutely fantastic mother/child image. Love..love...love! And - happy and safe travels to you both!
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Marcie. Lots of symbolism in this image for me as we prepare to leave. smile Thank you.
Enjoy your trip Ginnie & Astrid. All the best!
Ginnie: Thank you much, kind sir!
OMG, please don't tell me that's a public bidet in the square! grin Ha!
Ginnie: HA, indeed, LC. You never know about these things, do you! smile
Have a safe journey home, G&A!
1 week in IL + 1 week in GA?
Lucky you!
Ginnie: 4 days in Michigan for my nephew's wedding and then the rest of the time in HOTtlanta with my kids and friends! Nice! smile
  • Pedroeric
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 Aug 2012, 10:08
Have a great time away Ginnie will miss your comments.
Will you be trying to post from over there.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Peter. I know at least once when I will post...maybe twice. You'll be the first to know. smile
You two must be as excited as this child being swung in the fountain. Have a wonderful vacation!
Ginnie: Maybe even more so, Mary!!! grin We're really looking forward to it. It'll be the first time many in my family will meet Astrid...after 5 years!
Have a good trip, hope that jet of water was not too cold smile
Ginnie: Thanks, John. It was actually pretty chilly that day and I thought the same thing! smile
A great shot Ginnie! You can get away with that when you're a kid grin
Have a great trip! smile
Ginnie: You can get away with almost anything when you're that young, Martin, for sure! smile Thanks.
I love this shot, Mother and child having fun, which I'm sure you two will over the next 2 weeks. I will say hello again on the 17th.as we are away the week you are back. Safe travels.
Ginnie: Thanks, Brian. There's a lot of symbolism in this image for me as we head back to my kids and family. Thanks. Enjoy your own time away once we come back!
A delightful image, Ginnie, so much fun captured in this scene. I've taken my 7 month old grandson to the waterpark and so far he's only gotten his feet wet. Can't wait until he is old enough to experience the gushers.

Wishing you and Astrid a fantastic visit with your friends & family. Hope you have lots of laughs and bring home some wonderful memories.
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Beverly, for all your wonderful words and wishes. We are so looking forward to our time away!
  • Frida
  • Sweden
  • 20 Aug 2012, 15:08
I hope you'll have a wonderful time with family Ginnie and you too Astrid. Safe Travels!
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Frida. We're really looking forward to it all. smile
Nice one,Ginnie - have a safe trip and try not to annoy any GOP radicals smile
Ginnie: HA! I promise not to annoy anyone...or at least tell them talking about politics is not allowed. smile Thanks, Tom.
mais la force du jet d'eau devait lui faire mal à ce gosse....bon c'était une bonne idée pour le rafraîchir
Ginnie: Hopefully no one was hurt in the making of this picture, l'Angevine! grin Thanks. Merci.
  • Arash
  • Dubai
  • 20 Aug 2012, 18:52
Nice shot in BW, Ginnie.
Wish you and your family a wonderful trip smile
Ginnie: Thank you most kindly, Arash, on both accounts!
  • CherryPie
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 20 Aug 2012, 19:08
I hope you both have a great time smile
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Cherry.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 Aug 2012, 21:36
What a great way to cool off; I could have done with some of that at the weekend just gone. Have to a great trip to the US; I fly there on 11 September smile
Ginnie: Thanks, Alan, and WOW. We'll almost be passing ships in the night! We'll enjoy our trip and you enjoy yours. Travel mercies to us all.
  • rian
  • United States
  • 20 Aug 2012, 21:43
i can't help but think that this tickles really bad.. ;D have fun! smile
Ginnie: Or good, as the case may be, Rian? grin Thanks!
  • Oscar
  • France
  • 20 Aug 2012, 22:41
Happy holidays! and have a nice fly.

Great shot, refresh image
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Oscar, on both counts!
fun shot. have a great trip
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Ayush.
Such a warm and appealing photo, Ginnie. Hope you and Astrid have a wonderful time in the states with your family and friends.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, John. Thank you.
GASP! That photo is perfect. Enjoy your trip to America - I can't wait to read about the visit! ENJOY (and dance smile
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Margaret. Thank you. And yes, we plan to dance our feet off! smile
Great way to get your take off message out Ginnie... love the fun shot... have a nice vacation and don't forget to wave if your plane flies over Canada....petersmile
Ginnie: Thanks, Peter. This image has lots of symbolism for this trip, especially for my time with my kids and g'son. LOTS OF FUN! smile
Beautiful photograph, nice happy climate. I am greeting
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Zielona. Dziękujemy.
  • george
  • Ireland
  • 21 Aug 2012, 12:09
Have a nice visit home - may your trip go smoothly and enjoy that dance!
Ginnie: Thanks a million, George! smile
That is such a cute shot. Have a safe and happy journey.
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Michael.
  • tede
  • France
  • 21 Aug 2012, 21:27
Superbe image rafraichissante, on en a bien besoin en ce moment!!! Bon voyage Ginnie, à bientôt.
Ginnie: Thank you, Tede. It's been hot all over Europe lately, I know, but it appears it will start cooling down soon! Merci.
  • sherri
  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
  • 22 Aug 2012, 01:22
there's a terrific way to cool down. have a safe journey!
Ginnie: I thought so, too, Sherri! Thank you kindly.
  • Paule
  • US
  • 22 Aug 2012, 06:25
Cool photo.

Paule
www.paulepictures.com
www.paulepictures.com/blog
Ginnie: Thanks, Paule.
Have a very wonderful trip!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Sartenada. We're halfway through our trip, loving every minute!
  • Jany
  • FRANCE
  • 24 Aug 2012, 10:00
Canicule oblige,on prend ce qu on trouve.
Ginnie: Yes, indeed, Jany. smile Thanks.
  • noel
  • Germany
  • 25 Aug 2012, 12:17
Beautiful capture Ginnie of this short life moment
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
This is one of everyday happiness! Delightful!
Have a good time!!
Ginnie: Just like what we want life to be, Wim! Thanks.
wonderful and perfect timing smile
Ginnie: Thanks, Joshi! smile
What a cute shot.
Have a great time in America!
Ginnie: Thank you, Richard. We're now halfway through our time here in America. It's all been good!
Hope you have a great time Ginnie! This little one is certainly having fun :^)
Ginnie: Thank you, Doug. We've been gone now for a week and we're having a great time!
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 26 Aug 2012, 17:02
Superb monochrome with a nice light. Excellent work Ginnie. Have a lovely afternoon Ginnie. Amicably Antoine.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Antoine. Merci.
Hope you will have a cool and fine stay Ginnie.
See you sOOn.
Ginnie: Thank you, Flo. We're halfway through our American vacation and are having a great time. Merci.
Very nice picture!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Victoria.
So how's the vacation... i miss your art....petersmile
Ginnie: HA! I'm surprising you, Peter, and posting today (Friday)! smile
  • rags
  • United States
  • 2 Sep 2012, 16:30
LOL! that is a really funny shot!
Ginnie: Fun, isn't it, Rags! smile Thanks.

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