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April 24, 2008

Totally Informal Transglobal Challenge is: "Decadence"

Like beauty, decadence is in the eye of the beholder. One definition of 'Decadence' says: ..."unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence". If that is the case, 80% of my existence since I retired has been decadent. Witness that HERE.


This spring I have been totally self-indulgent... CLICK HERE and take your pick of my most recent moments of self-indulgence.

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Nancy Lobaugh28-Apr-2008 16:53
not at all decadent... well-deserved!
Guest 26-Apr-2008 16:12
great collection of photos!
carolynne_w26-Apr-2008 01:54
Beautiful shot!
Chris25-Apr-2008 21:18
Perfect for the challenge! Chris
Luca Zanoni25-Apr-2008 19:49
bella
monica memoli25-Apr-2008 17:38
Great way of beeing retired! v
Piet & Elsabé Enslin25-Apr-2008 14:29
Beautiful sunset. Looks as if you are enjoying you retirement with these lovely shots
Karen Stuebing25-Apr-2008 10:17
Gorgeous and I envy your life. I'll take decandence any day as depicted here. :) And you deserve it too.
Greg Christie25-Apr-2008 04:41
Quite a stunning sunset!
Guest 25-Apr-2008 02:14
That is a very attractive decadence there. :)
Barry S Moore25-Apr-2008 01:02
Looking forward to a decadent and deservred retirement myself.
Guest 24-Apr-2008 23:21
i wish decadence could always look like this... :-)
J. Scott Coile24-Apr-2008 23:21
Livin' LARGE!
Barbara Heide24-Apr-2008 23:11
beautiful shot!... I'm not sure that taking a nice time while retired is decadent...
living his life in a nice way, while one is still alive, is the contrary of decadency in my opinion...
Cindi Smith24-Apr-2008 22:52
That is the life, dear Dave and Jill! And, this is one spectacular shot! BraVo!
Dan Chusid24-Apr-2008 22:38
Get a life Dave!
...oh wait, you already HAVE one.
: )
Guest 24-Apr-2008 22:29
Beautiful Shot.
Laura Sebastianelli24-Apr-2008 22:15
wonderful! there is a season for everything!
Russ Rose24-Apr-2008 21:43
You did very well. Retirement can be all that you want it to be. Have tried it for nine months and it is decadent.
russ
Guest 24-Apr-2008 21:19
you do it right, David
Phillip Normanton24-Apr-2008 20:58
Nothing wrong with a bit of decadence - all things in moderation ;-)
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography24-Apr-2008 20:48
Vote for decadence :)
JW24-Apr-2008 20:32
No one said decadence is wrong, Dave! And you do share it with us, so that's fine. Love this shot! I can't imagine how nice it would be to just sail away!
Máire Uí Mhaicín24-Apr-2008 20:25
I think I'd like that kind of decadence (except for the sailing and seasickness bit)!
Nicki Thurgar24-Apr-2008 20:19
Now that's the way I'd like to live my life one day...!
Faye White24-Apr-2008 19:59
it's all good! :)
CreativeWiseGal24-Apr-2008 19:49
Beautiful and inviting shot. (You ARE inviting us to join you, right?)
Robin Reid24-Apr-2008 19:31
To me decadence is more excessive. Sorry your behavior does not qualify. ;-)
Very nice sunset shot here David.
Guest 24-Apr-2008 19:09
Great shot. Keep up the good work...both the photography and the decadence!
Jola Dziubinska24-Apr-2008 18:57
Gorgeous.
Victoria24-Apr-2008 18:57
Wow, what a great day , enjoy this view & have such delicious food , this is wonderful life