“The only way to have a friend, is to be one.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
This week’s Travel Theme’ invites us to celebrate ‘Friendship’ in all its different guises.
My mom is on my mind a lot this weekend. Here is a photo of her with Marge who was her best friend for many decades. Mom once told me that they were even closer than sisters and shared all their secrets. They were so comfortable in each others’ company and were really happy to grow old together.
Here’s me with my best friend. Hubby and I are so rarely apart, that we’re like one another’s shadows.
George and I? No, we’re just acquaintances. 🙂
Here’s my son and his family making friends with Mickey and Minnie.
I loved seeing this man and his best friend going for an early morning paddle together in Manuel Antonio.
To see more friendship photos, visit Ailsa’s travel blog.
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Wonderful friendship photos, one and all. Thank you, dear friend 🙂 xx
This is a wonderful collection of friendship photos. What a splendid idea. Thank you. 📮
So happy you enjoyed my choices, Johanna. 🙂
I have the same picture with George, I even put my hand on his knee…. daring….. I know. Well he didn’t slap me but kept on smiling. (He was my hero for a while). Nice collection of friendship photos!
Thanks, Ute. I wasn’t as daring as you were with George, probably because hubby was watching. 🙂
That might have been… I was alone and single… hehe
I was going to ask about Marge but you’ve answer to Gilly solved that one. May she continue with good health. You posted a lovely array of photographs for the challenge Each one has a treasured feel exhibiting love. Lovely …
We all need friends. A lovely photo of your Mum and Marge Sylvia! 🙂
So true, Adrian. My Mom and Marge were the very best of friends and shared everything.
What a beautiful post and the pictures too. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Dilip. 🙂
Yes the only way to get friendship ih giving them too.
So true, Marylou. 🙂
lovely photos of friendship, Sylvia. very heartwarming 🙂
Thanks, Lola. Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
This was a lovely collection of photographs representing friendsI enjoyed most of all Marge and your mother’s friendship! I also liked the George photo and you are just friends. I liked the second most, Sylvia, seeing those precious grandchildren with your son and his wife. Happy Mother’s Day to a fantastic friend (to many) and Mother and Grandmother, Sylvia! ❤
Thanks so much, Robin. Yes, my Mom and Marge were the greatest of friends. She even suffered my mom’s terrible driving, and when Mom was no longer able to drive, she made sure she got someone to take her to visit my mom very often. She was with her on the day that she died too.
Oh, this was a true and long friendship, makes me get teary eyed, “till death us do part.” ❤
Exactly so. ❤
I love your friendship groups .. My hubby is also my best friend, we are lucky!
Thanks, Gerrie. We are indeed lucky. 🙂
Such a lovely celebration of friendship.
Thank you. 🙂
Did you just say “No” to George ? 🙂
Haha He’s not so irresistible when he’s made of wax. 😀
Not just this post … I mean all your posts 🙂 … // Maria 🙂
Love this post … Especially the one of your mother and her friend … She reminds me so much of my mother … Her best friend passed away last year …
And then we have the photo of you and George , just lovely … To really catch your beauty it needs a good photopgrapher … Oh, it was Hubby 😉 !
That explain your sparkling eyes towards the man with the camera 🙂 …
I really missed your post Sylvia! … Hugs from me // Maria 🙂
Thanks so much for your lovely words, Maria. Yes, I’ve really missed your posts too, and have thought of you often, hoping that all was well. 🙂 xx
oggi la festa della mamma e mi ha molto commossa l’immagine della tua con la sua grande amica, questi ricordi rendono dolce la vita
ho amato anche le vostre ombre che sono gigantesche forme dell’anima
abbi un nuovo giorno felice nel tuo bel paradiso 🙂
Thank you so much, Annalisa. Yes, those giant shadows of us, express well the great love we share for one another. I couldn’t resist a photo. 😀 Hope you’ve had a very happy day today too. xx
Friends are life’s treasures.
They certainly are, Pauline. I’m sure you have many special friends too.
Such a heart warming post Sylvia. Wonderful photos but the one of you and Hubby and your shadows really touched me.
Thanks so much, Sue. When I saw our huge shadows, we looked so solid and strong together that I had to take a photo. 😀
Sylvia every photo made me smile. Start to finish. Love the one of your mother especially. ❤
Thanks so much, Lisa. I’m happy to make you smile. 🙂 xx
All great pictures, but love the picture of you and George 😊!
Thanks so much, Helen. 😉
Great pics! Plus I love that quote!
Thanks, TG. 🙂
Great shots of all your favorite friends. I especially like you cuddled up to George! But where was hubby?
I can’t help but wonder why there seem to be so many dogs riding on the paddle boards.
Hubby was behind the camera, and keeping a close eye on George and I. 🙂 This doggie paddle-boarding seems to be a growing trend. Maybe Sissy would like to have a go. 😀
These are great, Sylvia. I’m sorry your mom’s not around to celebrate with you this year. Lovely choices for this challenge.
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Thanks so much, Janet. xx 🙂
Just terrific Photo’s S- xx
Thanks, Cheryl. 🙂 xx
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All beautiful examples of friendship, Sylvia. Now about your buddy George . . . do tell 🙂
Haha………Madame Tussauds did a great job, didn’t they? 😀
Yes, they’re amazing!
Great post on friendship, Sylvia. Precious photos and memories.
Thanks so much, Ann Christine. Happy Mother’s Day to you. 🙂
And to you! Here it is the last Aunday
.. Sunday in May, it should be ..😊
Thinking of you and your beautiful mother, Sylvia. xo
Thanks so much, Jill. xx
That first Mother’s Day without your mother can be so hard. I remember that well. Wandering around the shops with gifts galore and no-one to buy them for. And my daughter was in South Africa at the time so I felt very alone even with my boys still at home. Happy memories Sylvia, though I know you will be feeling sad.
Thanks so much, Jude. Yes, something doesn’t seem quite right, when I see all those cards and gifts. 😕
I know. I think about the time spent with my mother and still miss her in my life – she died in 1995.
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Wonderful friendships! Loved the poetic description of your best friend [hubby]! 🙂 xx
Thanks, Marina. xx
Good pic picks for the theme.
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
Lovely photos, especially of your beautiful grandchildren.
Thanks so much. I’m so excited to see them in just over a week’s time. 🙂
Wise words… 🙂
Thanks, Drake.
Ahh so lovely. Where is Marge now?
She still lives with her daughter in South Africa and in spite of being 93 this year is still bright and healthy.