I have to have a second stab at The Daily Post Photo Challenge. This morning provided the motivation for the whole family to be Jubilant.
The annual prize-giving at the swim school attended by both grandchildren occurred in two sessions, both causing a local school hall (handily within walking distance from home) to be packed. We didn’t think the girls had done as well this year as in previous ones, so weren’t expecting much. In fact, as the first awards for the juniors progressed through from achievement certificates to badges and medals until it was only a question of ten trophies, we decided young J (just-turned 5) had missed out. Then, right near the end, the winner of the Best Girl Swimmer was announced – yes, young J! She received a cup which three years previously had been engraved with the name of her elder sister.
The same sequence was followed with the Senior event three hours later – except that just-turned-8 R was awarded a second 800-metre badge for her attempt at the 1500 where her time had been too slow. We thought that was her little lot, and knew it for sure when another girl with a faster time scooped the distance cup. Then came Best Boy Swimmer, and Best Girl Swimmer, and at the end, Best All Round Achievement Trophy. Guess who … yes, R!
So both kids came away with broad smiles and trophies, while their mom and grandparents matched the smiles.
Following the disappearance and recovery of border collie Toby, who is now back to normal, we have been involved in two more dog rescues, tracing of owners, and returns. I hope these things go in threes, and that is IT! The only possible weakness we found in our own boundary protection has now been permanently and securely fixed, and I trust the other owners will be equally attentive.
Your mind is something else! Bet your smile matched theirs too!
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I cannot deny that I was delighted!
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What an adorable interpretation of the challenge; makes me want to see more of your work as a photographer.
I’ll be following you from now on. Have an amazing day! 🙂
p.s. Congratulations to the girls!!!
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I have to confess that photography is not my strong suit – I’m more into writing words and music – but good subjects will cover a multitude of ills!
Thanks!
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Good for them, they look so pleased!
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With sufficient reason! We are so proud of them.
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Congrats to your little ones!
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Conveyed! They do have reason to be pleased with themselves.
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Most definitely! It is important to learn swimming, a good sport, great exercise and when they did it – they did their best…. Who can ask for more?!!
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Veels geluk! Daardie stralende gesiggies maak al die ure wat julle by die swembad moet deurbring, die moeite werd!
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Ek hoop net dat hulle sal hou aan om dit so te geniet!
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Dalk word hulle nog dapper lewensredders daar op Natal se strande!
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Well done the girls. We’ll be watching them at the Olympics before we can turn round.
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They are certainly proving themselves to be above average at making like fish!
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Excellent achievement by the girls. Congrats.
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Thanks – they are being taken out for a celebratory meal!
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