A Hot Night.. by maggiemae

A Hot Night..

in Rapid City, USA. The city's square had fountains that shot up from the ground and these two boys, fully dressed were getting sopped but having fun. I was tossing up between two photos of the day and this one won over the older lady dressed in a bikini and full leathers but showing a wrinkly bottom!

Three good things:
1. The motorbike event has finished and the quiet of ordinary life takes over.
2. An Italian meal in a restaurant that had very dim lighting proved too much for our waiter who handled John's complaint he couldn't see what he was eating very impatiently!
3. Wonderful sympathetic messages from my 365 friends on the passing of my elderly sister.
Oh Maggiemae I am so sorry to hear about your sister. So sad for you when you are so far away. I am sure she would understand and want you to enjoy the rest of your holiday however hard that may be. Big hug.
Lovely action shot by the way.
August 9th, 2014  
A wonderful happy capture Maggie.
August 9th, 2014  
Cool shot
August 9th, 2014  
Bev
Nice candid, Maggiemae. I am SOOO sorry to hear about your sister's passing. I know the pain you must be feeling. Sending big hugs through the atmosphere to you. I know it's not much and wish I could offer more. I am so very sorry for your loss.
August 9th, 2014  
What a great, happy capture! But I'm so intrigued with the image I now cannot get rid of re the bikini clad, feather dressed woman -- sort of ick!
August 9th, 2014  
Love the activity of the water and the kids - super shot!
August 9th, 2014  
Looks refreshing, and looks the kids are enjoying themselves.
August 9th, 2014  
Looks great fun
August 9th, 2014  
... looks very tempting - great action shot.
August 9th, 2014  
Lovely capture of the shildren having fun. Sorry to hear about your loss.
August 9th, 2014  
Beautiful capture. The water is so sharp it looks almost like icicles. Sorry about your sad loss.
August 9th, 2014  
Oh dear spoilsport, I want to see the wrinkly bottom one!perhaps a timely end to the motorbike event in light of the sad news about your sister. You can have a day or two of quiet & reflection perhaps....you will feel so far from home.
They have fountains in the ground like this in Singapore.....the kids love them.
August 9th, 2014  
@pamknowler Thank you Pam - I appreciated that hug!
August 9th, 2014  
@happypat I have succumbed to popular request, Pat! See alternative photo!
August 9th, 2014  
fav what a great action photo Maggiemae
August 9th, 2014  
@gerry Thanks Gerry -it was a quick hit or miss shot!
August 9th, 2014  
So sorry to hear about your sister.
August 9th, 2014  
@judithg Thank you Judith - kind of you to say!
August 9th, 2014  
Very sorry to here of your Sister's passing... alway's hard when you are so far away... She is at peace now... make the most of the rest of your holiday..
August 9th, 2014  
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. I'd like to see the other photo sometime - it sounds intriguing!
August 9th, 2014  
@busylady Its there, Judith! And thanks for your thoughts!
August 9th, 2014  
@julzmaioro You are the first person to mention 'peace' and that is so true - she has been in pain for over a month! Thank you!
August 9th, 2014  
Excellent capture of the fountain - and its playmates, Marg.
So sad to hear you have lost a sister, but now she is free to be at one with both the earth, and the stars. Kia kaha.
August 9th, 2014  
@snaphappi That's such a nice thing to say, Maggie! Thanks - it does make me feel happier!
August 9th, 2014  
wonderful capture!
August 9th, 2014  
They look like they are having such fun. Caught them just right. Sorry for your loss.
August 9th, 2014  
Sorry to hear about your sister :(
This is such a lovely shot :)
August 9th, 2014  
@willowdragon Thanks Al - nice to hear that from you!
August 9th, 2014  
There's nothing like water on a hot day. Sorry to hear you lost your sister :(
August 9th, 2014  
So you are in the states now! Cool! Well, it is probably NOt cool..probably hot and steamy. Sorry to hear about your sister....hugs!
August 10th, 2014  
@espyetta Thank you Mary - so kind of you to give me a hug!
August 10th, 2014  
@sophiaz Thanks Sophia - sometimes I wish I was a child again!
August 10th, 2014  
love everything about this capture .... the water is fantastic
fav
August 10th, 2014  
Refreshing shot ! Just what I needed !
August 10th, 2014  
Great shot. Such a cheerful capture.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Thinking of you.
August 10th, 2014  
@lwain Thank you Lindy - its nice to know somebody so far away has a caring thought!
August 10th, 2014  
Somehow I think we are all happy that you chose this one LOL. And yes, so sorry to hear of your loss Maggiemae. Thoughts your way
August 10th, 2014  
Wonderful shot Maggiemae, I am so sorry for your loss, Hang tight to the memories!!
August 10th, 2014  
Great shot. They look like they are having a whale of a time. Sorry for your loss. You will always carry the people you love in your heart!
August 10th, 2014  
@pitasmum Nice thought, Keri! For 'heart' read mind - what is the difference!
August 10th, 2014  
Great candid capture, Maggiemae. Looks so cooling and fun. I think you made a really good choice in your photo. I hope your Italian dinner was at least good. You remain in my thoughts. Fav for this photo.
August 10th, 2014  
fun shot
August 10th, 2014  
@darsphotos Sweet words, thank you Darlene!
August 10th, 2014  
such a fun shot :)
August 10th, 2014  
Fabulous candid street capture, water certainly attracts.
August 10th, 2014  
Lovely shot.
Sorry to hear about your sister 😍
August 10th, 2014  
A lovely happy shot, .nice candid so sorry to hear about your sister.
August 10th, 2014  
Great fun shot.
August 10th, 2014  
Great fun candid street capture! I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. I read about it on @gerry page. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
August 10th, 2014  
Sweet candid capture - the carefree joys of childhood!
I am so sorry for your loss, Maggie.
August 10th, 2014  
@dulciknit Thanks Alison - your comments help!
August 10th, 2014  
@cimes1 Thanks for telling me Carole - I didn't know he did that - he often doesn't tag the recipient!
August 10th, 2014  
Just read your sad news -- so sorry that your elder sister has passed away -- so ditfficult when you are so far away -- but she will be at peace now my deepest sympathy to you and hugs from across the ocean !xx
August 10th, 2014  
I am so sorry to hear about your sister, Maggie.
Such a lovely carefree capture.
August 10th, 2014  
I am seeing this belatedly and send my sympathies on the death of your sister. I know there is probably some relief that she is no longer suffering but you will still miss her. As for the picture, a fun shot of a fun place to play.
August 11th, 2014  
I`m so sorry about your sister, Maggiemae. It mus be hard to be so far away. This is a lovely capture of the water and the boys enjoying it.
August 11th, 2014  
oh, maggiemae, i'm just reading this now, and i'm sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. my deepest condolences to you and your family. there is fun and sweetness in this capture, but i'm pretty sure your heart aches. stay well.
August 12th, 2014  
So sorry about your sister but I like the picture -- I'm sure some of us would love to see the lady with a wrinkly bottom!
August 12th, 2014  
Fine and funny street action shot!
August 13th, 2014  
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