This garden, as you know from following my blog, is a place we go to all the time, literally for years. This time there was a surprise waiting for us in the parking lot. Now, I am not a big fan of cars. Always enjoy the fact that I can get from A to B, and whatever is between the wheels is no biggy, for both of us. Many years ago, I had a Mini Cooper, the old rust bucket I called her. It took me three years to save enough money for a down payment on this second-hand car. The day I picked her up I was filled with joy, and I put-put-putted around in my mini right up until the time I met Gregg. I sold it to a friend just before we got married. Sad to see her go as they drove her down the hill, but another adventure awaited me. I was married in a week and moved to a new country. Anyhow, as usual my rambles take me off my intended subject, which was what was in the parking lot at Meadowlark Gardens.
We parked our car a few spaces up, and this was hidden behind the white SUV. What a lovely surprise! Gregg says it is a 1969 TR6. I told him if I was very good this year, perhaps he could have a word with Santa. (Well, maybe in my next lifetime!)
No, I am not into cars but I loved this one, and coincidentally there was a Mini parked in front of it.
It will be a rare occasion for me to talk about any car. I hope the person who owns this had a wonderful walk around the garden, and has many happy miles driving their TR6.
So, I tore myself away from this beautiful classic, and went inside hoping Sunshine would be back in the corner. Sunshine, the resident Bearded Dragon has not been there the last visit or so. He wasn't there today either. I was disappointed but hope he is happy wherever he is. Instead, I made a new friend.
Well, hello there little buddy!
Did you know it is World Turtle Day on the 23rd of this month? I didn't either! Our little turtle was such a sweety and we had a nice chat. 
He looked older than me and he gave me some sage advice, or was that Pinterest? Anyhow, he was a chatty fella and I listened.
"Come out of your shell", he said "be well rounded * slow down * know when to stick your neck out * log time with friends * home is where your heart is * snap out of it." That last one sounds a bit harsh. I wouldn't tell anyone to 'snap out of it'. I would stay by their side until they were ready to do it on their own. What say you? You may have a different opinion and I would like to hear what it is. What is the best advice you have ever given to someone or someone has given you? Willing to share?
He kept on talking and I kept on listening.
Swim with the current * stay calm under pressure * be well traveled (even if it is virtually) * age gracefully * spend time at the beach * I know it is difficult sometimes, but try not to snap.
It's okay, and thanks Little Buddy, see you next time and Happy Turtle Day for the 23rd!
