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Monday 3 January 2022

The party

It was the afternoon of New Year’s Eve. My husband and I were headed to our daughter’s home to spend the evening with family. I decided to walk the boardwalk before the rich food and champagne.


I saw the party as I drove towards the parking lot. In the bay, now partially covered with sloppy ice and snow after the melting temperatures this past week, a huge gaggle of geese floated in the open water. It’s a strange sight for this time of year. The geese are usually gone by now because the bay is frozen by the start of a new year. Exiting the car, it sounded like the party had started hours ago, the imbibing well underway. Some geese were tipsy, that’s for sure. You can see the partiers here.


The geese had a beautiful setting for their revelry, with the rafts of ice from the ice melt along the shoreline having been taken to sea by the receding tide.





The hint of fog in the air, put the old lighthouse on call in case the fog crept into the bay.


Nearby, two American black ducks stood a silent vigil by the melted section of stream. Later, I saw them with seven friends, ready to join the party.





In the distance, the city looked on expectantly as the minutes to the New Year ticked by. No fire works this Year. Maybe for Canada Day in July? 





I am hopeful.

47 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Party on, dudes!

Rose said...

Oh, just the sounds on your video is music to my ears! And I must say I loved this party!

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

That's my kind of party! In fact it's the only party I'd feel comfortable attending at the moment. I hope to join a similar party on our N Norfolk coast in the next couple of days.

Celia said...

Wow, rafts of ice, now that's a party. Happy New Year Marie.

Bill said...

They sure know how to party, don't they. :)

margi said...

Wonderful party! Music to my ears!

Elephant's Child said...

What a wonderful, wonderful party to attend - as an onlooker. Thank you for sharing the joy.

Boud said...

They know how to party! And without hangovers, too.

eileeninmd said...

Sounds like a fun party, love the ducks and the views of the bay and lighthouse. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!

Rhodesia said...

Love the shot of the ducks with their reflection. Sadly the video will not play for me with our slow connection.
Have a great week and take care, Diane

photowannabe said...

My goodness, that was some party!
Love the foggy photos too.
Happy New Year Marie.
2022 will be a great year for all of us.
Sue

DJan said...

I could almost hear them through the pictures, loud gaggles of geese honking and partying hard! Great shots and I do hope you have a great new year, friend.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Yes, geese seem to know how to party. Happy New Year.

The Furry Gnome said...

I hope that they're going to use the new 'silent' freworks.

Red said...

We really do need some hope. We seem to always having another wave on the way before we're finished the last one.

William Kendall said...

More enjoyable guests than most partiers.

MARY G said...

Way cool, both literally and figuratively.

Joanne Noragon said...

A good time had by all?

peppylady (Dora) said...

I sure hope the seven ducks had a great time.
Coffee is on and stay safe

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I think I might have been tempted to stay at that party and skip the human version!

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Sounds like a happy ocean of fun!
Happy New Year!

Hena Tayeb said...

You got some lovely photos.
Happy New Year.

At Home In New Zealand said...

That was one noisy party! No wonder the ducks wanted to join in :)

Helen said...

Just the best party! I wonder will the low temperatures and snow of this week, see them flying south?

Debbie said...

that touch of fog is so pretty marie, and the 2 ducks could not look happier!!

our neighbors set off some fireworks, they were fun to watch!! i am very hopeful to!!

Haddock said...

Like the contrast of the American black ducks against the snow.

Danielle L Zecher said...

These are great pictures! I normally don't like the fog, but you've managed to make it beautiful in these photos.

It rained here on New Year's Eve, so there were no fireworks around us either. Our dog is terrified of them, so we're always happy when people skip them.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

-smile- And hope you had a lovely time, at your own party.

Merry Midwinter Wishes,
Hugs,
🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Marie,
Happy New Year. I enjoyed seeing the photos with the snow as I sit here in sunny Miami Beach. You are a wonderful story teller and brought that party alive. Thanks

Tabor said...

Our Canada geese are the noisiest in the winter.

Pam said...

Burr, that looks COLD. Nice walk though.

Liz Hinds said...

Those geese are certainly have a good time!

Sandy said...

Burrrrrrrr, I'm cold just looking at your pictures and reading the description of the ice and snow. Bundle up. Happy to say my walk yesterday was warm and so no need to bundle up. I wore a t-top and a vest and part way through the walk took off my vest. Happy New Year

Lorrie said...

Sounds like a "fowl" party!

Wendy said...

What beautiful photos! I found you by way of Anvil Cloud. Love meeting new bloggers.
Stay safe and warm. Oh, I love Canada geese, noisy or not.

Debbie said...

many thanks for coming to see me!!

Lea said...

Great photos!
Have a wonderful weekend!

HWIT BLOGG said...

Beautiful photos from a nice walk! Let's hope for a lOVELY 2022...
Titti

The Padre said...

No Fireworks - How Un American - Sending Positive Vibes - All The Best In 2022

Cheers

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Happy New Year Marie! Always wonderful to see the birds out and about. It has been a wild winter for us here, we have had so much snow. I hear that the island just got their first snowstorm. Hopeuflly you got enough to make it pretty :) Blessings to you for the New Year!

Goldendaze-Ginnie said...

Hi Marie ... this does look like a crazy party... but your last post "A ducky New Year" is a classic. You simply HAVE to find a way to get your best blog entries into book form.

Catarina said...

I miss their quiet quacks. Some days they are nowhere to be seen.
Amazing pictures as usual.

Martha said...

Hi Marie! Gorgeous photos and boy do they know how to party! Have a beautiful Sunday and a great week. :)

Sandy said...

Out blog walking again and thought I'd pop back in to say hi. Hope you're doing well.

Tabor said...

That church is really beautiful. Glad you understand how geese love to party.

Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

What beautiful, atmospheric photos, and complementary text. I always enjoy your posts.

Barbara said...

Gray, freezing days look good in pictures but I'm glad we don't have weather like that. On the other hand, if I had real winter clothes, I might enjoy the brisk air. Hahaha.