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My Ship Came In

 

Five years ago today (2007) I met Astrid here on Shutterchance.

Little did I know I'd be married to her 2 years after taking this picture

on Magnetic Island, Australia, in 2008 (from the Unassigned bin) .

 

Happy Boat Friday!

(we're still in America)

Happy Anniversary to us!



My Ship Came In

 

Five years ago today (2007) I met Astrid here on Shutterchance.

Little did I know I'd be married to her 2 years after taking this picture

on Magnetic Island, Australia, in 2008 (from the Unassigned bin) .

 

Happy Boat Friday!

(we're still in America)

Happy Anniversary to us!



comments (44)

  • Astrid
  • In the U S of A.........
  • 31 Aug 2012, 00:19
Absolutely, Happy Anniversary to us. We went through some rough weather and we finally came into a gentle stream. We are so lucky that we found a great harbour, from where we make many great travels. IHVJ MLS een dikke kus.
Just blame it to Shutterchance .... grin smile
Ginnie: We can blame everything on Shutterchance! I love it. Happy Anniversary, mijn vrouw! smile
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 31 Aug 2012, 01:24
Magnetic forces are not entirely understood...

Congratulations, Ginnie & Astrid.
Ginnie: Isn't that the truth, Ray. I love it for us. We couldn't be happier! Thank you.
  • Elaine-
  • Canada
  • 31 Aug 2012, 03:38
awwww happy anniversary! another online success story! and beautiful boat picture too... so you're in downtown Atlanta? believe it or not, i have been there haha, no i'm not a world traveler, but aren't the skyscrapers AWE inspiring in that town? like wow dude lol
Ginnie: Yes, Elaine, we're still in Atlanta and are loving it. We've been with friends south of the city all week and starting today will be with my children north of downtown. It's been a great trip thus far! Thanks.

Astrid was the one who wanted to do a photo hunt of the skyscrapers downtown, so we did! smile
Happy anniversarry! Australia can really mess with you.
Ginnie: HA! I love that, Michael, because Australia is awesome! smile
a beautiful, crisp shot. many best wishes for the future!
Ginnie: Thnak you so much, Ayush. The 5 years have just flown!
Happy Anniversary!!!! Hooray for you!
How long will you be in America?
Ginnie: Thank you, Elizabeth. Today we will start another week, this time with my kids and g'son. We leave Atlanta a week from today, arriving home in the Netherlands on Saturday the 8th. It's been a great trip thus far!
Ah, how romantic you are. Happy Anniversary!
Ginnie: When we stop to think about our story through the eyes of others, Michael, it really IS romantic. smile Thank you.
Reflections and the colors are beautiful
Ginnie: Thank you, Marie....from 4 years ago! Merci.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 31 Aug 2012, 06:26
Magnetic Island seems very appropriate in this case; your attraction to each other. Congratulations to you both. I like the shimmied reflections of the masts and the piles in this.
Ginnie: The internet sure is magnetic, isn't it, Alan! smile Thank you.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 31 Aug 2012, 06:29
That's the thing about life isn't it Ginnie: you never know what's round the corner!
Ginnie: Exactly, Chris. It makes you really want to pay attention! smile
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 31 Aug 2012, 07:06
a wonderful clear photo! Yes, Happy Anniversary to you both -and do enjoy your time together in the States!
Ginnie: Hartstikke bedankt, Philine. We've been having a great time thus far...and another week to go, this time with my kids! smile
Well doesn't the time fly. Seeing you two so happy together is such a pleasure. Here's to the next five years smile
Ginnie: You're such a sweetheart, Bill! Thank you. Astrid keeps saying she hopes for at least 10 years of retirement together. smile
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary for your life together!!!
Ginnie: Thank you so much, Fabrizio. Grazie.
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 31 Aug 2012, 07:47
I was going to welcome you back, but see you are still away, Ginnie. A day to remember!
Ginnie: Thank you, Lisl! Yes, one more week, this time with my kids. Really looking forward to it!
Good story Ginnie and Astrid.
Ginnie: Thanks, Richard. Always gotta watch out for the internet! smile
Happy Anniversary to you both, here's to a long and fulfilling voyage.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Martin. Thank you.
A very beautiful photo. I love the brightness in it.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Sartenada. It's hard to believe it's from 4 years ago!
Happy anniversary, G&A!
How interesting on the Magnetic Island!
Believe in the force~ :o)
Ginnie: Thank you, LC. The internet sure is magnetic, isn't it! smile
Happy anniversary to both of you!
Enjoy the second half of your stay in America!
Ginnie: Thanks a million, Richard. This next half we'll be with my kids and g'son. Really looking forward to it!
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 31 Aug 2012, 10:37
Yes, happy anniversary to you both, a joy to us all.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Chad. Thank you.
Happy Anniversary Ginnie! Great reflections and colour for Boat Friday! smile
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir. It's hard to believe the image was taken 4 years ago!
Happy anniversary to you both!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Tom!
Wow! Congrats! Hope you all are having a blast on your trip. Counting the days!! xoxo
Ginnie: Thanks, Robin. We are loving all the facets of this trip...first in Michigan, then in the south of Atlanta with friends, and now this next week with my kids and g'son!

And yes, we're counting the days till you'll be with us in the Netherlands!
It was kismet and in the stars. Happy anniversary to a special couple.
Ginnie: How very sweet, Mary. THANK YOU!
Happy Anniversary, y'all! smile
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 31 Aug 2012, 18:35
Superb photo with an excellent framing and nice color. Have a lovely evening Ginnie. Amicably Antoine.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Antoine. Merci.
une impression que la montagne manque d'eau et que la végétation est assèchée
Ginnie: I guess you'd never guess it to be Australia! smile Merci.
Happy birthday to both of U. ;-)
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Flo. Merci.
A very fine shot Ginnie. Reading your reply to Bill, and knowing I am a couple of years senior to you shall we both think 15 years, not 10, please.
Ginnie: 15 years would be pure gift, Brian. smile Thank you!
This photo is, I gather,for making fond memories in the past ;-)
Happy anniversary indeed!!!
Ginnie: This photo is for Boat Friday (a Shutterchance thing, Wim) and for how "magnetic" the internet is. smile Magnetic Island, Australia!
Happy Anniversary to both you and Astrid Ginnie... this is such a beautiful picture to show that you had made it through the storms to safe harboursmile
Sincerely....Penny &....petersmile
Ginnie: What a beautiful way to say it, Peter. Thank you.
Very apt setting for it Ginnie hope you have many more years together.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Peter. Thank you.
Beautiful photograph, I like such views. I am greeting
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Zielona!
  • CherryPie
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 1 Sep 2012, 22:35
Happy Anniversary to you both.

I love this image and its reflections smile
Ginnie: Thank you on both counts, Cherry!
  • Paule
  • US
  • 2 Sep 2012, 00:32
Happy Anniversary.

Paue
wwwl.paulepictures.com
www.paulepictures.com/blog
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
  • Judy - So California
  • United States
  • 2 Sep 2012, 02:10
Ginnie & Astrid,
Not much blog reading these days - just got a minute to take a look. Congratulations on this special anniversary. I remember the blog from when you met. Who knew?

Love you,
Judy and Dave
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Judy. Can you believe it's been 5 years??!!
Happy Anniversary Ginnie and Astrid! The world works in wonderful and unexpected ways :^)
Ginnie: Thank you, Doug, and YES. Isn't it wonderful!
  • rags
  • United States
  • 2 Sep 2012, 16:28
Thats a really pretty shot and a pretty story too. Both of you make a really cool couple.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Rags. THANK YOU.
happy anniversary and a beautiful picture smile
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Joshi!
  • george
  • Ireland
  • 3 Sep 2012, 12:39
Although not strictly correct, 5 years makes it your 'wooden' anniversary...

Bet you wooden of thought that would happen!
Ginnie: HA! Well, wooden it is, then! Good for us since Astrid always was a carpenter. smile
  • rian
  • United States
  • 4 Sep 2012, 17:39
a happy anniversary to both of you! grin
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir. smile
  • sherri
  • Germany
  • 4 Sep 2012, 20:38
beautiful shot. the reflections feel like a painting.
Ginnie: Thanks, Sherri. smile
  • Luiza
  • Germany
  • 5 Sep 2012, 10:44
Happy Anniversary to You!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Luiza!
Happy Anniversary to both of you, gorgeous couple!
Ginnie: Thanks, Charles. We couldn't be happier!

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