The Lion in Retirement: Grant Dixon

[BobWarren]

My wife and I had the good fortune to drop in on Grant and Doreen Dixon on our vacation swing through Nova Scotia. Grant hosted the original Elements Challenge for over five years and is now enjoying a well deserved retirement near Mahone Bay, NS. We got a tour of the local sites and some of Grant's famous cooking as well -- appropriate since the 200+ year old house that they beautifully remodeled was recently a 'bistro'. He has a couple of graphics & photography projects going and is enjoying life out of the rat race (and looking good, too).

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1l2HKlXh4NzfcJUTa7viiQOaFGj_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1l2HKlXh4NzfcJUTa7viiQOaFGj)

[Red Sky]

Pretty cool that you got to meet up with Grant, Bob! Thanks for sharing this!

[kim2900]

That's wonderful news about Grant! He deserves it after all the hard work he put into teaching and hosting the Challenges. And just look at that face! What a cutie! Thanks for the update, Bob!

[mljrbg]

Thanks for sharing the story and the picture. I wondered who Grant is and now I know. Looks like he is enjoying his retirement!!

Mary Lou

[NMarti]

That's such great news about Grant. I'm glad he is enjoying himself. What a treat for you to have the opportunity to meet him and Doreen.

[billz]

Thanks Bob. That's great news ... I'm glad you had a chance to get together.

Bill

[Aussie Nan]

What a handsome man. To me he has that wholesome, 'I can trust you' look about him.
Toni

[Ellen]

How swell- Somewhere here Grant mentioned your visit- In fact I think it was an invite ;) I still find it amazing what connections are formed through a shared interest and the many ways we humans touch each other.

[Wendy]

Bob ...

How fantastic that you were able to meet Grant ... that is something I would love to do :)

Wendy

[Grant]

A while back Bob sent me an email asking about all the hot spots in Nova Scotia and I mentioned The Bistro. Having known Bob for over five years through the Challenges, I hoped he would have had enough time to visit! Bob arrived with his wonderful wife Natalie and their magnificent Springer Spaniel Harry. Bob was just as I expected: soft spoken, gentle, and highly intelligent. Natalie is a wonderfully refined lady with a delightful sense of humour. Harry … what can I say? I wanted to dognap him and keep him for myself :twisted: . We spent two wonderful days together, travelling from fogbound beaches to craggy cliffs taking pictures and seeing the sights. While not on the road we were eating and talking, and talking and eating. When Bob, Natalie, and Harry moved on it was with mixed emotions. I was so happy to have met them and so sad that the time was short.

http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/BobWarren.jpg

[mljrbg]

It is wonderful to form such awesome friendships built on a common interest. Those are very special. Glad you had such a nice visit. Great pic of Bob!!

Mary Lou

[BobWarren]

I've posted a gallery of shots from the Maritimes at:

http://www.rewarren.com/Maritimes_2008/index.htm

Beautiful country up there and great people to go with it.

[kim2900]

Wow! Fabulous shots, Bob! Thank you so much for sharing!

[Chuck S.]

A meeting of two of the All-Time All-Stars of Photoshop Elements - priceless!!:)

[mljrbg]

WOW!! Great photos, great experience.

Mary Lou

[Grant]

WOW … never realized I lived is such a beautiful place. Bob you did it great justices!

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[Sepiana]

Bob, these images are fabulous! Thanks for sharing them with us. One can tell you had a wonderful time. And meeting Grant on top of that!