tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48651660821520584682024-03-18T17:02:49.491+01:00Reflections and NatureSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comBlogger770125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-67004110502609655042024-02-17T17:17:00.003+01:002024-02-17T17:24:11.627+01:00My Blog Disappeared and Has Been Found<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4qZAWS2IPDcxqzjd03h1D_zSxKUF9Tbo_n0WIGyyk4663sWBqs8f7kyAkRJfBb5BluRnIjCr_3J-6sgQ5lJFtZGdLdjpOG-tD7uahiWQ8G5ce-6Cw3T54CtJE4pu93b-Z9XlvYV-o7b0TFzwX0cdkhys44DOLFty2-JVbN8CK9lKxdIntz3vNM9Sk7Y/s4698/DSCF0091.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3326" data-original-width="4698" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4qZAWS2IPDcxqzjd03h1D_zSxKUF9Tbo_n0WIGyyk4663sWBqs8f7kyAkRJfBb5BluRnIjCr_3J-6sgQ5lJFtZGdLdjpOG-tD7uahiWQ8G5ce-6Cw3T54CtJE4pu93b-Z9XlvYV-o7b0TFzwX0cdkhys44DOLFty2-JVbN8CK9lKxdIntz3vNM9Sk7Y/w640-h454/DSCF0091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's already the month of February 2024</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my blog disappeared for me last April 2023!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't ask me how or why, but here I am again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This 2024 calendar was given to me by my son as it celebrates my special birthday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">last year with a zero on the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He took me on an unforgettable holiday to France near a town called Annecy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the view from my hotel room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wasn't I lucky!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMMuB8UZhuYy5dGB4ODxof9hzFxhUr8Z0NRVyNiXumOyjtZ2rpjv8W7xM3-1EBTxPmCnJD91SE9ybbFFshfxmrlSw8LSPAVWy9ORB4iTR-TPKgvD-hghWoDDWHGms9l-9XWY6cc-h03A59o6RQz4F9Ovs1HvL-k79SC3fiL4fHsgahlD1yz_p9avKtfg/s5258/P1022449.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2984" data-original-width="5258" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOMMuB8UZhuYy5dGB4ODxof9hzFxhUr8Z0NRVyNiXumOyjtZ2rpjv8W7xM3-1EBTxPmCnJD91SE9ybbFFshfxmrlSw8LSPAVWy9ORB4iTR-TPKgvD-hghWoDDWHGms9l-9XWY6cc-h03A59o6RQz4F9Ovs1HvL-k79SC3fiL4fHsgahlD1yz_p9avKtfg/w640-h364/P1022449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It will impossible to catch up so many months from last year, but I will tell you about </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a very important decision I made!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to adopt a little kitten!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here she is at only 3 weeks old when I chose her from a litter of seven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1gLiH3cYPJEsWUFAKvaAJfX1eVWw4BfoUYoxfYNThTKsgx_D8vHUH8lTbQTy_iaqcOpmZ-T1BE3-DoIuQedsZ9gGy_Snks-qQUaUZp9CbpP3rYzazxJLZob2Uz40CUlSvsv8zuOpRcu-Q8hmYiB-8OX4-M2exFblbQmQywkSrQR_YvL2Kk5ONjc6CX8/s3778/P1022446.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3552" data-original-width="3778" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1gLiH3cYPJEsWUFAKvaAJfX1eVWw4BfoUYoxfYNThTKsgx_D8vHUH8lTbQTy_iaqcOpmZ-T1BE3-DoIuQedsZ9gGy_Snks-qQUaUZp9CbpP3rYzazxJLZob2Uz40CUlSvsv8zuOpRcu-Q8hmYiB-8OX4-M2exFblbQmQywkSrQR_YvL2Kk5ONjc6CX8/w640-h602/P1022446.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I named her Honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She would be able to come and live with me when she was three months' old!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMxJV0sR39bVn00Ne9K9uw6LYk7dXAshOtMIA6XAXv8VWXmJmgGnbOyKDjSZ_rXsCrzNrXe8rd0XJwTIbIX99ex6PcF9FvHtkvhfuqc8PjZPKYQha8ETu31aNqbk5VZaWPeLeVpKKZXeWK6rNolN9Gyphtoc80FRN_9ruonJ9lyAwhLu80DwQ1MOmHxU/s4991/DSCF3560.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4157" data-original-width="4991" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMxJV0sR39bVn00Ne9K9uw6LYk7dXAshOtMIA6XAXv8VWXmJmgGnbOyKDjSZ_rXsCrzNrXe8rd0XJwTIbIX99ex6PcF9FvHtkvhfuqc8PjZPKYQha8ETu31aNqbk5VZaWPeLeVpKKZXeWK6rNolN9Gyphtoc80FRN_9ruonJ9lyAwhLu80DwQ1MOmHxU/w640-h534/DSCF3560.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Honey when she came to live with me when she was three months old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her colouring is just coming in .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her breed is British Shorthair and her colouring is called Golden Black-Shaded.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFduR1BgZ4oXuoWoMzZuPBylY47x3rIUEXgzPSQuEdw2VG_hqhd6wHGZm1qw29U7j6yqToNa0ClccQ7X9kEZeByaHebGAw5aBvvBGOnfF5ReRQs05S_anLTp5UPu90RyJzDyzKJSbIw3P_Rcq9_FFI-Y6GPowwrgk39J5Q4Ty4fYe1A4Wq-SLMfFN2Nwc/s6240/DSCF3740.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFduR1BgZ4oXuoWoMzZuPBylY47x3rIUEXgzPSQuEdw2VG_hqhd6wHGZm1qw29U7j6yqToNa0ClccQ7X9kEZeByaHebGAw5aBvvBGOnfF5ReRQs05S_anLTp5UPu90RyJzDyzKJSbIw3P_Rcq9_FFI-Y6GPowwrgk39J5Q4Ty4fYe1A4Wq-SLMfFN2Nwc/w640-h426/DSCF3740.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At three and a half months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her shading is more apparent and her eyes are changing from blue to a mixture of gold and green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSiR1Icnd2GNMaPkX81T1qrEMvCmWxSLaT3vahynlyUzG1rQFSt9GFX70UoFS3jmZMdKnJ0kwqXnJDno9teU0V7D_v4R2X6cKKWzOF1Z7rRFcOOsSvolD8tpxMD9yZrKWCA3QjeLVXGMb1nu_H1YJSUbeFV2M6My_d6kT3Mm1xg5l61GS95iiu7JKmd4/s4000/Honey%20Collage%2011.02.2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSiR1Icnd2GNMaPkX81T1qrEMvCmWxSLaT3vahynlyUzG1rQFSt9GFX70UoFS3jmZMdKnJ0kwqXnJDno9teU0V7D_v4R2X6cKKWzOF1Z7rRFcOOsSvolD8tpxMD9yZrKWCA3QjeLVXGMb1nu_H1YJSUbeFV2M6My_d6kT3Mm1xg5l61GS95iiu7JKmd4/w640-h640/Honey%20Collage%2011.02.2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Honey now at ten months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her fur has thickened and is described as 'plush' and it's very soft and silky to the touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's sitting on her adopted chair for which I crocheted a cover that matches her colouring and eyes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can tell, by the number of photos of my little cat in this blog entry,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that she has become a very important part of my life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has a sweet nature and loves to play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMiXlvl2mPU6iU7qs83HROBdbEkfQMKKDxoVWnjeGxH1xEnr0IKp-shyphenhyphenohEw97dFX3RZ9rJM4gAikke8NVI9-y7hzJOPgmTrPFNQkO59bn76-qV-DKQ5upXzmESog42uD4xh2dl_ytkAb9mDsLghqZFaeUoMMC3NnGuHa_tytV4ctBAzHFqcZGBGDE2Q/s4992/DSCF0039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="4992" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMiXlvl2mPU6iU7qs83HROBdbEkfQMKKDxoVWnjeGxH1xEnr0IKp-shyphenhyphenohEw97dFX3RZ9rJM4gAikke8NVI9-y7hzJOPgmTrPFNQkO59bn76-qV-DKQ5upXzmESog42uD4xh2dl_ytkAb9mDsLghqZFaeUoMMC3NnGuHa_tytV4ctBAzHFqcZGBGDE2Q/w640-h426/DSCF0039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the beginning of February, my son and his wife came over from Canada</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they rented a chalet in the mountains, called Haute Nendaz.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter and I went up to spend some time with them and enjoy the views and walk in the snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This photo was taken from their chalet at sunrise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-DvXOWiIFzc4cc6xGgSX-Ziqy5BtA-iPAeUjUboiHI43734qePbB7ovGC-TYi_8SzUqHNoiWe5mGIP1W4tZWRtzMb3KHjs0d56EAiokisZUhAIUjy-lVmZ-_soVTPrNyfym8c_Hr83RRATY1qaItPG7DcEhQ3cD9TIc_luNLirnADxGNdI7E7G1Acmo/s4992/DSCF0041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="4992" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-DvXOWiIFzc4cc6xGgSX-Ziqy5BtA-iPAeUjUboiHI43734qePbB7ovGC-TYi_8SzUqHNoiWe5mGIP1W4tZWRtzMb3KHjs0d56EAiokisZUhAIUjy-lVmZ-_soVTPrNyfym8c_Hr83RRATY1qaItPG7DcEhQ3cD9TIc_luNLirnADxGNdI7E7G1Acmo/w640-h426/DSCF0041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the early morning sun illuminates the mountain tips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcva7Kx_Xr60YtLL4PLwHzmVJfZc4QjjyrepX9PQ7lvkAFVkQ40XEQlNS6DDEhcvgnHc8e5dnVBaIn4oWmk3IhmrB4mGSAlIR7tC2x5r_Uq5RUBHDWuS8p7jl6in9fjcXNed-F4RQsnKhiIoGB4VmikGk_ClNGd_IN-wSH01nAvi2u8Ahf_P4x_WZC64/s4992/DSCF0043.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="4992" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcva7Kx_Xr60YtLL4PLwHzmVJfZc4QjjyrepX9PQ7lvkAFVkQ40XEQlNS6DDEhcvgnHc8e5dnVBaIn4oWmk3IhmrB4mGSAlIR7tC2x5r_Uq5RUBHDWuS8p7jl6in9fjcXNed-F4RQsnKhiIoGB4VmikGk_ClNGd_IN-wSH01nAvi2u8Ahf_P4x_WZC64/w640-h426/DSCF0043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0qv0Txk3iKQaQSl2qCBNA0sy90FovHr09BDwa0ode99JQ7Op9i7drY_CVfd8Ii2wOI4WJ-2Fb97IMehJS-l_ISuzygiMgbilZXKpi6nqN1zdjnSCnlh0HH9h5C6ry0sf0qfFqzc5UTfhDCKMXsDgYlro4Dkcf6Y4I1j7FfMYnOVC29N80eUTkLfouYs/s1544/IMG_3967.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0qv0Txk3iKQaQSl2qCBNA0sy90FovHr09BDwa0ode99JQ7Op9i7drY_CVfd8Ii2wOI4WJ-2Fb97IMehJS-l_ISuzygiMgbilZXKpi6nqN1zdjnSCnlh0HH9h5C6ry0sf0qfFqzc5UTfhDCKMXsDgYlro4Dkcf6Y4I1j7FfMYnOVC29N80eUTkLfouYs/w480-h640/IMG_3967.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here we are in the snow coming up the hill on a kind of moving escalator.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son, his wife, me and my daughter with her arms outstretched!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelHHg868M8sb9gZIgmqdIw3VeAyJW3atF2a8LmjTsIo4SIezuVPQ_-57UlMufb2Q5z46nimGpsib5ooMeOgckvXAj5K5-vV9cdD2GpgpnFb6GGFmXTrlSxWU8wKjNdToFql2C-JkLKU6v6wJ039VkR7-Q4mdHurSYyps2jKoHhtdSkFB_c6WmEmt8BZI/s4995/DSCF7851.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4218" data-original-width="4995" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelHHg868M8sb9gZIgmqdIw3VeAyJW3atF2a8LmjTsIo4SIezuVPQ_-57UlMufb2Q5z46nimGpsib5ooMeOgckvXAj5K5-vV9cdD2GpgpnFb6GGFmXTrlSxWU8wKjNdToFql2C-JkLKU6v6wJ039VkR7-Q4mdHurSYyps2jKoHhtdSkFB_c6WmEmt8BZI/w640-h540/DSCF7851.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it was Valentine's Day and out came my crochet hook to create hearts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even found heart-shaped candles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've had the two heart-shaped dishes for a while now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTlxaH6XEmRw4dMqDBtUvP8R5DsNQKanP1CWQjv9PwUM_PkKe7C0VnGT0MM1NiK_ZCxN8XxjjbgxmxUFVMWHS0WPzX4CmI_NYG9aEeKXaYa6AXCzhLMLMCmgmhKpLMl8np32SvsN2cLO1FRWv-eVNc993ennAq8cTj1O37fDcD4KWBjjwj3ySNoIxvYI/s4425/DSCF7978.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4076" data-original-width="4425" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTlxaH6XEmRw4dMqDBtUvP8R5DsNQKanP1CWQjv9PwUM_PkKe7C0VnGT0MM1NiK_ZCxN8XxjjbgxmxUFVMWHS0WPzX4CmI_NYG9aEeKXaYa6AXCzhLMLMCmgmhKpLMl8np32SvsN2cLO1FRWv-eVNc993ennAq8cTj1O37fDcD4KWBjjwj3ySNoIxvYI/w640-h590/DSCF7978.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are double-sided and stuffed hearts and perfumed with Neroli to give to my walking group.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We get together every Friday to walk, sometimes in my neighbourhood,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sometimes higher up - or a little futher afield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Neroli is an essential oil produced from the blossom of bitter oranges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its scent is sweet an honeyed, but definitely not sickly, thanks to green and spicy undertones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl84JGygQJ2601Tg44HtDoQN3ur6CmuARcz4emvjtc63G2QFueXbg6c66c79_mM8X-E3r7sqAuk_xlCp3T_njAzZ37nc3C0JTTaJeM5S5N71NrgC_Yja_y_hdst74C05KFaemF19FzUz941z1Um7zr-HIkXNtDMpt0Ra4k7DgGxcEgj_Ilx9IoRrQjzpk/s6240/DSCF8018.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl84JGygQJ2601Tg44HtDoQN3ur6CmuARcz4emvjtc63G2QFueXbg6c66c79_mM8X-E3r7sqAuk_xlCp3T_njAzZ37nc3C0JTTaJeM5S5N71NrgC_Yja_y_hdst74C05KFaemF19FzUz941z1Um7zr-HIkXNtDMpt0Ra4k7DgGxcEgj_Ilx9IoRrQjzpk/w640-h426/DSCF8018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A heart-shaped candle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZYlmjhXF-B8ZwyBUqdFL42mj-XcXhSmB7bDo8QqKhP5ANp7WYqz7d6KT0bBDrrMuJFrosxavoYmC1GcghyphenhyphenUOdWgM9m-AEtOZ_z5g1lXc6sLg6qJDAdJGZYTCLaGX62lQIWJePDCR9KASqvAgOG13wvhWGbxPNhQUckWB4dXJXiEKSQr06oJ7TIs8kWQ/s4992/DSCF0072.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="4992" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZYlmjhXF-B8ZwyBUqdFL42mj-XcXhSmB7bDo8QqKhP5ANp7WYqz7d6KT0bBDrrMuJFrosxavoYmC1GcghyphenhyphenUOdWgM9m-AEtOZ_z5g1lXc6sLg6qJDAdJGZYTCLaGX62lQIWJePDCR9KASqvAgOG13wvhWGbxPNhQUckWB4dXJXiEKSQr06oJ7TIs8kWQ/w640-h426/DSCF0072.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slightly bigger stuffed hearts, made for a family reunion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dMxoalOy6jcO52sn6_MUZNBn94sLyYNk-8pBgquiYEb1CaP95XAsnY3ONcxVblI63_9BR6-F-iT59pwDcv24vqAMHrAbzer8Yz9GeBkQKwGljj0HJGLJQWrCbalcOhtLVKh4OKG5sSfkl6XfhFBqzi9A0CFY8U2ZJSnK1AWTda0lfvpqEbuEbfvv2CI/s6110/DSCF7798.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4072" data-original-width="6110" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dMxoalOy6jcO52sn6_MUZNBn94sLyYNk-8pBgquiYEb1CaP95XAsnY3ONcxVblI63_9BR6-F-iT59pwDcv24vqAMHrAbzer8Yz9GeBkQKwGljj0HJGLJQWrCbalcOhtLVKh4OKG5sSfkl6XfhFBqzi9A0CFY8U2ZJSnK1AWTda0lfvpqEbuEbfvv2CI/w640-h426/DSCF7798.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A walk with family above the lake just before sunset.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9pLG8LEqVQ7k_kk3ibG5QljgxR87s5fJA5EC2BybAYBfrsiKX4gjrhFRXM5wXHU6KtJHBOC5V2aUKc9-bDUT-KJAGdSeM8lP7mIWZUxACbbNt3gMbRwbeG7owTGFUOMW2Er6DnhOOqX-77HFoErAEpB3gBfiWm_LlWMqERQRalopWL2JpQF1Wl4gp5o/s6108/DSCF7801.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3926" data-original-width="6108" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9pLG8LEqVQ7k_kk3ibG5QljgxR87s5fJA5EC2BybAYBfrsiKX4gjrhFRXM5wXHU6KtJHBOC5V2aUKc9-bDUT-KJAGdSeM8lP7mIWZUxACbbNt3gMbRwbeG7owTGFUOMW2Er6DnhOOqX-77HFoErAEpB3gBfiWm_LlWMqERQRalopWL2JpQF1Wl4gp5o/w640-h412/DSCF7801.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the same walk in the Lavaux area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkFABmKq9BKP70lpUhd7Xv-lSag04W0PpG9WBdVPDWBKUVXPoaxWKq2k0DgwInzrY4DGRU1cZDObiTanM5o28_gIRWeu-Wke_b_6fGdZYNPYc19C7sdkxhwoRRpmLAv_tqBWoYm-lC9wHqeyPqMz2s-LehM5Jy7Fji811HjFaOoqY5TlkMlV-U2ClDc8/s4295/DSCF0107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3326" data-original-width="4295" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtkFABmKq9BKP70lpUhd7Xv-lSag04W0PpG9WBdVPDWBKUVXPoaxWKq2k0DgwInzrY4DGRU1cZDObiTanM5o28_gIRWeu-Wke_b_6fGdZYNPYc19C7sdkxhwoRRpmLAv_tqBWoYm-lC9wHqeyPqMz2s-LehM5Jy7Fji811HjFaOoqY5TlkMlV-U2ClDc8/w640-h496/DSCF0107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my neighbourhood, the first signs of spring as the daffodils spear the autumn leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as they push through the earth!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUak6i3DG4Kx5KyX9kTzFZ0Bp5itsY1HsQ5kF8v5mbcNepQ7wCsE0ocDzn1i6gKUotJF_fd7VtNYlNHZKnOc8N6h3QC5ejWwVHs2gNyoVzY_CMTdTI8GifYXWXnET9wNyM_wcGOTiPvwZPQp6FMBmnkuGMjLLUAiiJRRybqFSEO1vvy7vWNRLfXUitvVI/s4938/DSCF7829.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3515" data-original-width="4938" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUak6i3DG4Kx5KyX9kTzFZ0Bp5itsY1HsQ5kF8v5mbcNepQ7wCsE0ocDzn1i6gKUotJF_fd7VtNYlNHZKnOc8N6h3QC5ejWwVHs2gNyoVzY_CMTdTI8GifYXWXnET9wNyM_wcGOTiPvwZPQp6FMBmnkuGMjLLUAiiJRRybqFSEO1vvy7vWNRLfXUitvVI/w640-h456/DSCF7829.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">About ten days' ago, the catkins were getting plumper and filling with pollen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bobbing about against the lovely blue sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj411IkrpO3FiaJHiCHbJyZICXwnS5mGE9v3FBywq3p433Mjcg1JLm-Btt4U6cgCOLRkLy1ayyFiG4GUi-7I97Lm13BzBpzTap4QQR_lDMO8psYh4nhM9q-TDSqQt76mAVbeMGRjWMm1w04ZcondZhBtqAWso13fJkbiXgFvhGmSRrd-gc4ZBfkvgZ3-oM/s4970/DSCF0149.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4970" data-original-width="4003" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj411IkrpO3FiaJHiCHbJyZICXwnS5mGE9v3FBywq3p433Mjcg1JLm-Btt4U6cgCOLRkLy1ayyFiG4GUi-7I97Lm13BzBpzTap4QQR_lDMO8psYh4nhM9q-TDSqQt76mAVbeMGRjWMm1w04ZcondZhBtqAWso13fJkbiXgFvhGmSRrd-gc4ZBfkvgZ3-oM/w516-h640/DSCF0149.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took this photo this morning as I came off the bus from downtown marketing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The catkins are getting very long now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They seem to be telling the holly bush, and red berries, in the background</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that spring is definitely on the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do hope that you are all well, those of you who still pop in to visit this photo journal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Quote of the day:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on what you bring to the New Year."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-29965234536808542082023-04-02T22:57:00.001+02:002023-04-02T22:57:58.854+02:00Hello April!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7oQ2EMl87jDjMnrlJaBCZkoSMatF81M0t8NNKdSRHRCptnV18OJrSXEU9JENmluGCRodg0-BL_kpZF7tzkOvQnnEE8IfS1yliGf98oxd7UN55Pbg9VXWiWznGlpi9YTXYVw71ALnbaqJPurjaSQqxxm8t7F3kgzng2GSbsr5IOxVTEdh2umIBP1d/s4000/Spring%20Awakening%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7oQ2EMl87jDjMnrlJaBCZkoSMatF81M0t8NNKdSRHRCptnV18OJrSXEU9JENmluGCRodg0-BL_kpZF7tzkOvQnnEE8IfS1yliGf98oxd7UN55Pbg9VXWiWznGlpi9YTXYVw71ALnbaqJPurjaSQqxxm8t7F3kgzng2GSbsr5IOxVTEdh2umIBP1d/w640-h640/Spring%20Awakening%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emerging from hibernation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first spring flowers have been gracing our gardens for a little while now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am also appearing again with all these colourful blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is true that I had some frustrating computer problems and when they were resolved,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found it difficult to get back into regular blog entries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, here we both are: the spring and me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXHS_2nc0k1dCiBcauTb5sm48-5-rnV_E3zyrpWtyhyfVjgUKDlYzGsxXNceqxYDhOE2r-LFTwHLn6jCSICVqVxJYyeGrVsFm2ScNsRuyxh39E8AwZqKAspw4d-7bxMUFhAe9pEu9EA9TPaAXzLujIWcZV4-dJVdWyuDtdBf9kXJfVEcLV1ZNDd0v/s3742/DSCF3172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3575" data-original-width="3742" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXHS_2nc0k1dCiBcauTb5sm48-5-rnV_E3zyrpWtyhyfVjgUKDlYzGsxXNceqxYDhOE2r-LFTwHLn6jCSICVqVxJYyeGrVsFm2ScNsRuyxh39E8AwZqKAspw4d-7bxMUFhAe9pEu9EA9TPaAXzLujIWcZV4-dJVdWyuDtdBf9kXJfVEcLV1ZNDd0v/w640-h612/DSCF3172.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first Camellia on my bush this year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDEy9EJrFly1MNs0KaDi4GlRQWmqLtxDg5nSIKsidh2wM-prb2wj4D3TjntvL-w_d4zKXFD57L69Zrta9hau4bKwhAiHAUOaheXOux2ir3Eq6FLatnoAI-E1H9iCXFkn4hVbIwSOOBpnAJi8PZh8lqHO2owKKqpfG673Qw6M8yluYV_vBWDulibB4/s4088/_DSF3291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4088" data-original-width="2726" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDEy9EJrFly1MNs0KaDi4GlRQWmqLtxDg5nSIKsidh2wM-prb2wj4D3TjntvL-w_d4zKXFD57L69Zrta9hau4bKwhAiHAUOaheXOux2ir3Eq6FLatnoAI-E1H9iCXFkn4hVbIwSOOBpnAJi8PZh8lqHO2owKKqpfG673Qw6M8yluYV_vBWDulibB4/w426-h640/_DSF3291.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A walk along the lake in the small town of Montreux</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The daffodils and pansies were blooming as well as a beautiful Magnolia tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1dyRHAoASKfLz_pjEA7UpiW-iff6QZ__o-7g3dzQEKbNirLM6KNI_2EggKjOM2iDbSDKzkLiDau05868u7xxAayxgX5IQg-85OuPHBmelkWVnhQdaPy42h8fLfQuyaCJx8MgujTmzXPShCH2iPzdqH4wioxYqvlGqsw7SRZ226s1cmqLxqu3AHqz/s4896/_DSF3027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1dyRHAoASKfLz_pjEA7UpiW-iff6QZ__o-7g3dzQEKbNirLM6KNI_2EggKjOM2iDbSDKzkLiDau05868u7xxAayxgX5IQg-85OuPHBmelkWVnhQdaPy42h8fLfQuyaCJx8MgujTmzXPShCH2iPzdqH4wioxYqvlGqsw7SRZ226s1cmqLxqu3AHqz/w640-h426/_DSF3027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An elegant swan and her reflection glided along</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xb68FyjdEyRSbVx3Grlffw1OAxjf73k8NnpuMyb0yejdCnlfa7S3_GhmKWrU4MzNVp9Da7SOapEZmsMj3RhcKl3yY-oqyjo4elu5Px0qK6a5xa8GV57kapl6OgD-O_Ap3SrSfiB9I713cTt_p8E0VLqgL-DlDwjj09yp-2k-jHoUoeB7QIA9ESz4/s5333/P1022426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3326" data-original-width="5333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xb68FyjdEyRSbVx3Grlffw1OAxjf73k8NnpuMyb0yejdCnlfa7S3_GhmKWrU4MzNVp9Da7SOapEZmsMj3RhcKl3yY-oqyjo4elu5Px0qK6a5xa8GV57kapl6OgD-O_Ap3SrSfiB9I713cTt_p8E0VLqgL-DlDwjj09yp-2k-jHoUoeB7QIA9ESz4/w640-h400/P1022426.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Cherry Blossom here in Lausanne has been beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxZt4tsv5k4fZF15AXpSyEZ0d96SclhwgngXapTlBHlkFSQXPsNyJyVmeg3P5CgPo2CCQdbfb5_F9RREAMI7yTlAqkLtz6VSeg0TQfAbLro8GkZLq3WiUvXY0LcHZB4vtdDM7uz6PW2Ot0ZrqHqLKvS_e-Kl8BmcxJAJ2tFHAtED6I78LIN4XtWA5/s4830/_DSF3351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3218" data-original-width="4830" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxZt4tsv5k4fZF15AXpSyEZ0d96SclhwgngXapTlBHlkFSQXPsNyJyVmeg3P5CgPo2CCQdbfb5_F9RREAMI7yTlAqkLtz6VSeg0TQfAbLro8GkZLq3WiUvXY0LcHZB4vtdDM7uz6PW2Ot0ZrqHqLKvS_e-Kl8BmcxJAJ2tFHAtED6I78LIN4XtWA5/w640-h426/_DSF3351.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another day with a walk along the lake in the town of Morges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The band of cloud and its reflection create an eye-catching design in the frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2oQGgFzTt6w1V0YlGYTjktO6C425LL8pimsVWkuofgPixc3aK6IWvnu0OUdZAARB70t0Wg4vHeH-X-JZe5nDa2d3jQekLHdL8AuYsA1ReHMf9v5qHLXdSC4vMxDuXCsNJoIoyitr-2if2hqRrM4sHzwDrYUQXiZ8_FNNBPKYp-MN_9ohw2ZTWCWy/s4557/_DSF3474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4557" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2oQGgFzTt6w1V0YlGYTjktO6C425LL8pimsVWkuofgPixc3aK6IWvnu0OUdZAARB70t0Wg4vHeH-X-JZe5nDa2d3jQekLHdL8AuYsA1ReHMf9v5qHLXdSC4vMxDuXCsNJoIoyitr-2if2hqRrM4sHzwDrYUQXiZ8_FNNBPKYp-MN_9ohw2ZTWCWy/w640-h458/_DSF3474.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closer to home, the beautiful pink Magnolia are blooming</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I managed to capture these still looking lovely despite the frequent rain showers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we've been having. We have had moments of blue sky too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5W2lA7A8bUUt9czhKRY6UEdHYN-PE3RAxz0qRZdPpRZQUcnUYkuVWO3zLUKw4REniieo0YI-Lc74aimhL3h0D__wW0jqm7zWv4hZpXz8UW0lwjcNliGYaY6AkOrDjAQOvExeVNZQSeXGPQKyCrAUnFE-jymIXbc3imVxYJfV9WLZtldFk8djHpjN/s4896/_DSF3471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5W2lA7A8bUUt9czhKRY6UEdHYN-PE3RAxz0qRZdPpRZQUcnUYkuVWO3zLUKw4REniieo0YI-Lc74aimhL3h0D__wW0jqm7zWv4hZpXz8UW0lwjcNliGYaY6AkOrDjAQOvExeVNZQSeXGPQKyCrAUnFE-jymIXbc3imVxYJfV9WLZtldFk8djHpjN/w640-h426/_DSF3471.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty against the greenery in the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjNB32jsDHfIpYNjD-UEW99nDs_0uTOAmboXfXUEVeEDsYkgypzDm2WalVkF_uL08wdCTQ-6NAEGB86o97PeLUD7Lf3ldNM7Vubq-x-2LRo7KRji5GnB5BaF51Aek2xA-9Ta-inlqwvH_l46xqDJDxMIc_QQ0MOVX6D_9rf5neDmCocpofNWZEfXb/s4670/_DSF3501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4670" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigjNB32jsDHfIpYNjD-UEW99nDs_0uTOAmboXfXUEVeEDsYkgypzDm2WalVkF_uL08wdCTQ-6NAEGB86o97PeLUD7Lf3ldNM7Vubq-x-2LRo7KRji5GnB5BaF51Aek2xA-9Ta-inlqwvH_l46xqDJDxMIc_QQ0MOVX6D_9rf5neDmCocpofNWZEfXb/w640-h448/_DSF3501.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday, we had two hours of sunshine and blue skies breaking through the clouds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved seeing the reflections in this modern building downtown!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0w8XnVeyl9uTlDTAPGXOxvO7t4TZeuoAIMs315HpuCD7to6L22BJLJsp5UsZRh2XHcDTlKOssihbGwOweUnR-8ph0C9jXi4flRvTE5-MRm8QmM3XzZZLSngLk2wBUPO18nURODdTN2WmvT4SQv6d9ne15aGJWWPd0Hb0RBjyKGxVuXo-KtYEWYMU/s8000/Anemone%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0w8XnVeyl9uTlDTAPGXOxvO7t4TZeuoAIMs315HpuCD7to6L22BJLJsp5UsZRh2XHcDTlKOssihbGwOweUnR-8ph0C9jXi4flRvTE5-MRm8QmM3XzZZLSngLk2wBUPO18nURODdTN2WmvT4SQv6d9ne15aGJWWPd0Hb0RBjyKGxVuXo-KtYEWYMU/w640-h640/Anemone%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Anemone looking so bright and cheerful in a public garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjqi198tk0PIwS3Ug6bg3kT3DdAXHwSAeQEkdecDU2jYSpHnewWjXmL9ruA8uqoUeDPvcug60VJQGOUDOOULgTxmORBDbDfa0fbNHEG3XSIWfD5SwevMs5CMguyGObs8uoQrxt6Pu7wQYwAURJYkqTZfI_1hM3sn5_0Pz9jqYhxcxUNRtJrpiSDzh/s4662/_DSF3429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3108" data-original-width="4662" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjqi198tk0PIwS3Ug6bg3kT3DdAXHwSAeQEkdecDU2jYSpHnewWjXmL9ruA8uqoUeDPvcug60VJQGOUDOOULgTxmORBDbDfa0fbNHEG3XSIWfD5SwevMs5CMguyGObs8uoQrxt6Pu7wQYwAURJYkqTZfI_1hM3sn5_0Pz9jqYhxcxUNRtJrpiSDzh/w640-h426/_DSF3429.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There have been new crochet projects and this is a lacy shawl which I recently finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took it on a walk with me to be able to take pictures in nature!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIk1uYrpA7O6HtlPDSMpndKOP4mYZtF3orgo9ItLOTf36IrdzI-6unVoCBm2MYBdSstrqnmwSh_p7nygA0O5Rujzo2ZKRUB9BS0wom9WPS9tvsAa-JQeU78uj0htXhQQFH_871PlYZoiz-ZYpo9YS9uBqDSB0w_UqgmSWsm90p57kgeh_oyyy7xoL/s3778/_DSF3412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3068" data-original-width="3778" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIk1uYrpA7O6HtlPDSMpndKOP4mYZtF3orgo9ItLOTf36IrdzI-6unVoCBm2MYBdSstrqnmwSh_p7nygA0O5Rujzo2ZKRUB9BS0wom9WPS9tvsAa-JQeU78uj0htXhQQFH_871PlYZoiz-ZYpo9YS9uBqDSB0w_UqgmSWsm90p57kgeh_oyyy7xoL/w640-h520/_DSF3412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another photo on a wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxuuQLtBbOgRbMapvm84cxNFQsBV0rib41fu6e8uVz3AC3t-cMyKooB5riAoNEgnw7I4MYg97xIV-u7pqRz8nljnJADetclgFEWtXGHoGOHzoC3le_0xodC5Q6meF2CrkCQwf2YAp8xpB1VPpc4Hq7JwaUzNWH4gRKUYq-jtVAzekLafG2S0-RdUp/s4861/DSCF3409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4122" data-original-width="4861" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxuuQLtBbOgRbMapvm84cxNFQsBV0rib41fu6e8uVz3AC3t-cMyKooB5riAoNEgnw7I4MYg97xIV-u7pqRz8nljnJADetclgFEWtXGHoGOHzoC3le_0xodC5Q6meF2CrkCQwf2YAp8xpB1VPpc4Hq7JwaUzNWH4gRKUYq-jtVAzekLafG2S0-RdUp/w640-h542/DSCF3409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked these tiny pansies from my balcony garden and put them in a circular vase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought that the colours went rather well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with the Rainbow Blanket I made last year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can read about this blanket here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://reflectionsandnature.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-month-of-roses.html">The Month of Roses</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that all my blog visitors who comes to visit me here</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">are all quite well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I look forward to connecting with you again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-8002363612941825682022-12-21T22:05:00.039+01:002022-12-23T09:39:07.900+01:00The Christmas Spirit<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsjBp4vQ0d6TC4gV4W0yuSTrGAVkKePAvRGGJe3ibQ5iMfCrdM_4dn1bEpGHnCA5AIBO87AVGW6V-FdqjW60QmGgaknUt45VkjnLdAqA3g-dPhXgsIeGmejFeOJvY0dFT9-VT-O1j8CcisWkRFxEQFsx4L8DW-bNlYymWfuRRlz_4q7zpz1FNlUJH/s4564/DSCF0419.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3904" data-original-width="4564" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsjBp4vQ0d6TC4gV4W0yuSTrGAVkKePAvRGGJe3ibQ5iMfCrdM_4dn1bEpGHnCA5AIBO87AVGW6V-FdqjW60QmGgaknUt45VkjnLdAqA3g-dPhXgsIeGmejFeOJvY0dFT9-VT-O1j8CcisWkRFxEQFsx4L8DW-bNlYymWfuRRlz_4q7zpz1FNlUJH/w640-h548/DSCF0419.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The little crystal Gingerbread House always gets displayed in my home in December</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's made by Swarovski.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_NYtuXOvIzr0HOIbgHOq8zQOIJTvegoSmW30PzW88ClaeZvLHAGw7gp36_-QQkWR6YCaq2uvONMEt0M0l2QHyuipWtdJKs5ytd900sR1hRyIo3jo7lLd6mFY41NUFUwU9ItaaEpGpmdr1DL9tauOtsOJ_9uUOuWi_-IGcuUUHCu9vrc9iWxDf1mU/s4541/_DSF1618.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2948" data-original-width="4541" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_NYtuXOvIzr0HOIbgHOq8zQOIJTvegoSmW30PzW88ClaeZvLHAGw7gp36_-QQkWR6YCaq2uvONMEt0M0l2QHyuipWtdJKs5ytd900sR1hRyIo3jo7lLd6mFY41NUFUwU9ItaaEpGpmdr1DL9tauOtsOJ_9uUOuWi_-IGcuUUHCu9vrc9iWxDf1mU/w640-h416/_DSF1618.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were several snowfalls, but sadly it didn't last for very long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindRske2MtNnu3NweUqMY5rGyTMjwWaKle3WcHOMI7YDoBeLyT7K6S-_KmfoXsODa7x7NiiTCRuvJ8zIZl7ocj8GgJwkRk2BZAobPTQnLqs95qSajKZrDQwzM656nmyqCCBnWyIWKaT2z4FHNrNM_p_gwpz7KRVLbTp9vachnW-cBMIGcSQSe0M5ia/s4896/_DSF1615.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindRske2MtNnu3NweUqMY5rGyTMjwWaKle3WcHOMI7YDoBeLyT7K6S-_KmfoXsODa7x7NiiTCRuvJ8zIZl7ocj8GgJwkRk2BZAobPTQnLqs95qSajKZrDQwzM656nmyqCCBnWyIWKaT2z4FHNrNM_p_gwpz7KRVLbTp9vachnW-cBMIGcSQSe0M5ia/w640-h426/_DSF1615.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few autumn leaves were still hanging on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">until some strong winds blew them away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9lu3ZECNykrt1Q_2K0ldt5GzVFq10iVRHTgX3ElNtciGes_1huq_QpncRbdNZ9gFYHI8NDkqbh3V0xhEl09H3Wf0s6tQc2KsRA-IIoV1lXwFlPwkWMZh5uFkIeUhCdnQL9vkVNx_Sum3UC1Q5MvM2q_iP0PxGrnUCFHsT9N5ikQBS5_y0YNjCP3x/s5885/DSCF0309.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3944" data-original-width="5885" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9lu3ZECNykrt1Q_2K0ldt5GzVFq10iVRHTgX3ElNtciGes_1huq_QpncRbdNZ9gFYHI8NDkqbh3V0xhEl09H3Wf0s6tQc2KsRA-IIoV1lXwFlPwkWMZh5uFkIeUhCdnQL9vkVNx_Sum3UC1Q5MvM2q_iP0PxGrnUCFHsT9N5ikQBS5_y0YNjCP3x/w640-h428/DSCF0309.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colder days inspired me to make hot and comforting meals:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Risotto rice with cheese and courgettes and bell peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with a small glass of light red wine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhW4OOLjbNjAM96aQv4T06a8MMLTzYtLtydJJX68clvaK4Ny7CpXm6CxEhatQP4tSeNdu13_wmTpzkpunKOCn2H2l0OGO91se_l72pavwHqXmNSR0Dd2GONIYI42OzK3keMxeFBqRn06DNsrOWkj1rhShknEUALo0BWXSeKSC1pHCLsK5kSVMF160/s5844/DSCF0274.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5844" data-original-width="4100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhW4OOLjbNjAM96aQv4T06a8MMLTzYtLtydJJX68clvaK4Ny7CpXm6CxEhatQP4tSeNdu13_wmTpzkpunKOCn2H2l0OGO91se_l72pavwHqXmNSR0Dd2GONIYI42OzK3keMxeFBqRn06DNsrOWkj1rhShknEUALo0BWXSeKSC1pHCLsK5kSVMF160/w450-h640/DSCF0274.JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have a Christmas tree this year, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I like to create candlelit scenes around my home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little snow-capped wooden house, which holds a candle,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">was given to me by my grandson a few years' ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBfd1NUwXslyAlR8H1Q3uzvvUhfTxU9sbeJB9aG-sUwhkT2MRBwR0qC1QVldDYFf5csqSdhwBkGYAQMmfir-o0bD3slyDwvOVtR0V96Kx9y4KBKuh2hGZOUxQCguiFqOad-g42xEWZQby5mUjUJReQ2ITUWTA1RfJUh8n6Wi2vRyMqfEO-4BPDBNf/s5472/P1022200.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBfd1NUwXslyAlR8H1Q3uzvvUhfTxU9sbeJB9aG-sUwhkT2MRBwR0qC1QVldDYFf5csqSdhwBkGYAQMmfir-o0bD3slyDwvOVtR0V96Kx9y4KBKuh2hGZOUxQCguiFqOad-g42xEWZQby5mUjUJReQ2ITUWTA1RfJUh8n6Wi2vRyMqfEO-4BPDBNf/w640-h426/P1022200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day this week, I crossed the lake from Lausanne to Evian in France.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It only takes 35 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although the weather was fairly grey, it wasn't too cold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was lovely to take the steam boat which was going on a luncheon cruise afterwards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wuPHD2gizVW4fhtA1hUMQ0PMm4_7mon_xOro5YT9q4I8dqVrk88P0UuJKLMCdqIXth2QwQN_Yw9oRhLvHTPGKyWaN0ZcPZayiGDiRNu234nbFNyV0LMbrEsth3Jx0UFu4RFjJzkn7T_0x4iAg8Ry4sNUqCP5j9RRl7Uae9MbMnb5u3l9nA4xyiAk/s5244/P1022212.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3494" data-original-width="5244" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7wuPHD2gizVW4fhtA1hUMQ0PMm4_7mon_xOro5YT9q4I8dqVrk88P0UuJKLMCdqIXth2QwQN_Yw9oRhLvHTPGKyWaN0ZcPZayiGDiRNu234nbFNyV0LMbrEsth3Jx0UFu4RFjJzkn7T_0x4iAg8Ry4sNUqCP5j9RRl7Uae9MbMnb5u3l9nA4xyiAk/w640-h426/P1022212.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The clouds were clearing on the Swiss side as we left the port.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_WQcnopmuS-rtRgy0a2zQjbIubykoCvI0mSu-QpS6m-o58kxJG5WNjozszmeMRbAB_sED4eZM5fJd-Sn-rHdKKCRjjVRP-ExK7uQ-DIit4dMkNM7FLpgNq3Mi1RwkZe7LlCiAWnWqtxj81yxy2vima9lRHAxOHC8jkDyPxQ90UuFt68AmDcAZdYL/s5241/P1022228.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3614" data-original-width="5241" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_WQcnopmuS-rtRgy0a2zQjbIubykoCvI0mSu-QpS6m-o58kxJG5WNjozszmeMRbAB_sED4eZM5fJd-Sn-rHdKKCRjjVRP-ExK7uQ-DIit4dMkNM7FLpgNq3Mi1RwkZe7LlCiAWnWqtxj81yxy2vima9lRHAxOHC8jkDyPxQ90UuFt68AmDcAZdYL/w640-h442/P1022228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The front part of the boat, with the French flag flying, shows us grey weather ahead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLr_mdXBl8fr4PpfS4GihkrJkXe6_8up9VO5zWcuIivJoVm1anpKy8-0H2TOtcxhHN8kSt15fcm1vIs8AoeoJD4zN1o3OmXnQm2PLbC00zCZ84ZJHXpuxeRaCxdlO3lrmQcEL4ChBVjSjwMbdMvcrJeD_F9gHqX4HT1wGPZYAbBfY4lAiYWvk7ncn/s5472/P1022207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeLr_mdXBl8fr4PpfS4GihkrJkXe6_8up9VO5zWcuIivJoVm1anpKy8-0H2TOtcxhHN8kSt15fcm1vIs8AoeoJD4zN1o3OmXnQm2PLbC00zCZ84ZJHXpuxeRaCxdlO3lrmQcEL4ChBVjSjwMbdMvcrJeD_F9gHqX4HT1wGPZYAbBfY4lAiYWvk7ncn/w640-h426/P1022207.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside the warmth of the boat, the Christmas decorations were beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UI4lrAZhoHU_Aj2zKtx8xR7ByOyMAxkEC0A9eNwdM7EK3ep5tkXr37P9q49tHVdE29T-yS3avIZmAtEl7Gs-Gw6_wB4PV6BfCjbddwt2d3dlI49-rdeFpMPfm5QVW8wazxyrCeJSpfnmjua_pXmfcGivwKD0dZjcFtlpeXMzBwu0jKBfi01W5MGe/s5472/P1022220.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UI4lrAZhoHU_Aj2zKtx8xR7ByOyMAxkEC0A9eNwdM7EK3ep5tkXr37P9q49tHVdE29T-yS3avIZmAtEl7Gs-Gw6_wB4PV6BfCjbddwt2d3dlI49-rdeFpMPfm5QVW8wazxyrCeJSpfnmjua_pXmfcGivwKD0dZjcFtlpeXMzBwu0jKBfi01W5MGe/w426-h640/P1022220.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With big red bows either side of the staircase leading up to the upper level.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslVyDoziVHX3Qy5x1BWdACGUfgWnWXjvt7wSxAqP7reAKBmJwiJJnpkekMscAMM5iveymk-tBr_nA2sxCCI4LGN-Bz_9TukQvgAcGpug_hWXwMoW6k820HpNAl-QSDV0MkjIoU2xYb-zf5QYqv0gBpazuLo576AzrdunOoJDbZJu5PsYnH-53AkDw/s5466/P1022241.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3229" data-original-width="5466" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslVyDoziVHX3Qy5x1BWdACGUfgWnWXjvt7wSxAqP7reAKBmJwiJJnpkekMscAMM5iveymk-tBr_nA2sxCCI4LGN-Bz_9TukQvgAcGpug_hWXwMoW6k820HpNAl-QSDV0MkjIoU2xYb-zf5QYqv0gBpazuLo576AzrdunOoJDbZJu5PsYnH-53AkDw/w640-h378/P1022241.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the late afternoon, the weather had become sunny</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the snowcapped mountains were bathed in light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj6YkyE0-A5LmwpsA-5GkMnRlJ-sU9q6Lwh9KLYZSmBFcE9TvqOGJXRS8R1SibBSGI0fPmLHVLrej_UGHfOk03-6CijeXYXC2j1-m_rIIy0P_RmF9B510hRKHTSYP8DUMtigNQp_BLdacDLaU1F-Ug1Lx8_Rlt8zIUAjOMVPR-VVwVPOsvky2ddaa/s5472/P1022244.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEj6YkyE0-A5LmwpsA-5GkMnRlJ-sU9q6Lwh9KLYZSmBFcE9TvqOGJXRS8R1SibBSGI0fPmLHVLrej_UGHfOk03-6CijeXYXC2j1-m_rIIy0P_RmF9B510hRKHTSYP8DUMtigNQp_BLdacDLaU1F-Ug1Lx8_Rlt8zIUAjOMVPR-VVwVPOsvky2ddaa/w640-h426/P1022244.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the time I took the boat back to my side of the lake, the clouds had returned,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the sunset was still beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtK6DwOTenp4P1m3CNDvx-hCd6yJRftLN22x_nhl2wVWZgTVIJNOwnUrRZR8MhpMowosaqrDFyYfAW6VRsEK3K9KlhrIRmHDny7n0NXgyoB77Yzm8L2tsvLPJ8IOpI3XNbJyCe-_3P0Aws9RPOVk3rj99tZw9TuR0B0tIPKDSLTX4DbsjAOKl5dW8G/s5409/DSCF0368.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5409" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtK6DwOTenp4P1m3CNDvx-hCd6yJRftLN22x_nhl2wVWZgTVIJNOwnUrRZR8MhpMowosaqrDFyYfAW6VRsEK3K9KlhrIRmHDny7n0NXgyoB77Yzm8L2tsvLPJ8IOpI3XNbJyCe-_3P0Aws9RPOVk3rj99tZw9TuR0B0tIPKDSLTX4DbsjAOKl5dW8G/w640-h492/DSCF0368.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At home, a cheeky little angel brings in the Christmas spirit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSc91p5YBk15BvLf01ybCBXrx8sfHIf_UusibTzX77zVNdTLIK1np3NnRUMV0bR1GqG0Z9u6hK9CReCMYMeLabX220dDwKi0ELk-ELFWStmqwi04qzaSwNcwMrptMvbGEoVLJV3TUUYYACiEdCAkiCTwGTe5TnG_ffYYQ2f5mdCTjdi93t13kLfF6H/s6240/DSCF0340.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSc91p5YBk15BvLf01ybCBXrx8sfHIf_UusibTzX77zVNdTLIK1np3NnRUMV0bR1GqG0Z9u6hK9CReCMYMeLabX220dDwKi0ELk-ELFWStmqwi04qzaSwNcwMrptMvbGEoVLJV3TUUYYACiEdCAkiCTwGTe5TnG_ffYYQ2f5mdCTjdi93t13kLfF6H/w640-h426/DSCF0340.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been crocheting some snowflakes to hang up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a white yarn with a metallic thread running through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y7-wmQnBXJpZmJkqgGMdcCct1Zj0URZNU7raVJMCbyokHpb58IYPWNGCD3BRt8DygwuogwrO0_qJctGcxlo8UyFbO4Q5GKdIFbnDplie-rfEuvcpPzeIfIEHqb56QRh3juXRK3mNuS_gPidyDae431SvRgFNHWrYcOmNASO7ODBshSdPUASz_YZ2/s7003/DSCF0456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6476" data-original-width="7003" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y7-wmQnBXJpZmJkqgGMdcCct1Zj0URZNU7raVJMCbyokHpb58IYPWNGCD3BRt8DygwuogwrO0_qJctGcxlo8UyFbO4Q5GKdIFbnDplie-rfEuvcpPzeIfIEHqb56QRh3juXRK3mNuS_gPidyDae431SvRgFNHWrYcOmNASO7ODBshSdPUASz_YZ2/w640-h592/DSCF0456.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is the Winter Solstice in the Norther Hemisphere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is when the days are at their darkest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hung up six snowflakes against two of my windows and I took this photo this morning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just as the day was starting to lighten the sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colourful bokeh is created from the lights in the houses on the other side of the road.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIxGav9AYf2pDk477thY-bDaIRyJE5gs73lpK2q-uCFpAp4YNLEhGKATV5bYuDY04JmykEsB73dP8-2oVMr6ZFO0X3f-ctgHbve9jcnujvc9WP-JuZZK8aajCjf8MQiviZa-LPferin5YMlL5TFBXeGAyka3g_qIPVMIDyrIrRBvNav0-Xc6oE4AK/s5029/DSCF0304.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5029" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIxGav9AYf2pDk477thY-bDaIRyJE5gs73lpK2q-uCFpAp4YNLEhGKATV5bYuDY04JmykEsB73dP8-2oVMr6ZFO0X3f-ctgHbve9jcnujvc9WP-JuZZK8aajCjf8MQiviZa-LPferin5YMlL5TFBXeGAyka3g_qIPVMIDyrIrRBvNav0-Xc6oE4AK/w640-h530/DSCF0304.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been busy crocheting a two-sided cushion cover to match my Winter Blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfKfrq-UgoV7Vx2gMq0J0lmZwQJVoRsj7udyyMlpjqFJciQyOqMFuFEGsbEh2I0qcO9IwDx56bVp_OaQ81b4YrmqYwg9Ji8rN-kisT2Zx8HCRoClGgO_-8mJZIKdqlffj3s6I3WBVkUazSX8pbd0gu6nwEkn8RSgZfPljTnld9v-rbsBCR-5dRX4g/s6062/DSCF0435.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4040" data-original-width="6062" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfKfrq-UgoV7Vx2gMq0J0lmZwQJVoRsj7udyyMlpjqFJciQyOqMFuFEGsbEh2I0qcO9IwDx56bVp_OaQ81b4YrmqYwg9Ji8rN-kisT2Zx8HCRoClGgO_-8mJZIKdqlffj3s6I3WBVkUazSX8pbd0gu6nwEkn8RSgZfPljTnld9v-rbsBCR-5dRX4g/w640-h426/DSCF0435.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now the two sides have been joined together with red yarn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGv3PyHkNif39XpaPNxPoRyf35KMf1jJwtxag5ddQPEwRLU1tUVHbtkencLaEAumVJTw_prsLBaQCiZwSBRQQq6Mi64_qfCNOq4xro1bw7ghOuj1sdhLxY7Lb_W06_zh77W8nKwjHnDgXn3XgxjxikDxmuDBY_Vt6tThF_nymg7tum9ja7o_eGp_v/s5487/DSCF0423.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3751" data-original-width="5487" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGv3PyHkNif39XpaPNxPoRyf35KMf1jJwtxag5ddQPEwRLU1tUVHbtkencLaEAumVJTw_prsLBaQCiZwSBRQQq6Mi64_qfCNOq4xro1bw7ghOuj1sdhLxY7Lb_W06_zh77W8nKwjHnDgXn3XgxjxikDxmuDBY_Vt6tThF_nymg7tum9ja7o_eGp_v/w640-h438/DSCF0423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the other side of the cushion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29fknoFSVbJhUrV6e1GR-QVoRSfVinBv2dMf0Z46WI7VJHIidorytauDkmAcPsgFx5o_0ihd2-hI1fNOg11tHsp4DO3k14oU730WB3yWJMTdWdk0f9gsRfpNtRhHeoyTxKCL0X-v3RlY0vPL9LFIuNe1S5rOS1Ay5t8RBIJ0D6z-Tghmo6GgVJlA0/s640/_DSF6527.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="640" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29fknoFSVbJhUrV6e1GR-QVoRSfVinBv2dMf0Z46WI7VJHIidorytauDkmAcPsgFx5o_0ihd2-hI1fNOg11tHsp4DO3k14oU730WB3yWJMTdWdk0f9gsRfpNtRhHeoyTxKCL0X-v3RlY0vPL9LFIuNe1S5rOS1Ay5t8RBIJ0D6z-Tghmo6GgVJlA0/w640-h442/_DSF6527.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The traditional Christmas Cookies are being made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone's favourite are Viennese Crescents made with almonds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ASEg5-rD54GAHxW34oEe3mANXM0spBLMQQYm_n7RlEwVls_moB_a8_vu4aDUeU1AxMU49eCemPjXx5OjT4rMAkBfaK1RRe_ONhr9zFHwm_aGnEIQAL3gR1yCLFxwz1ZpbiOAY-e2p-o69R_s1R2jFhl5cp6ZyDF1ivze3U7gzAlEKJIBrD8UTJkh/s6142/DSCF0486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4104" data-original-width="6142" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ASEg5-rD54GAHxW34oEe3mANXM0spBLMQQYm_n7RlEwVls_moB_a8_vu4aDUeU1AxMU49eCemPjXx5OjT4rMAkBfaK1RRe_ONhr9zFHwm_aGnEIQAL3gR1yCLFxwz1ZpbiOAY-e2p-o69R_s1R2jFhl5cp6ZyDF1ivze3U7gzAlEKJIBrD8UTJkh/w640-h428/DSCF0486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Let's shine!</span></div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;">In the true sense of the word.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's shine for ourselves</div><div style="text-align: center;">so that we may shine for others.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where there is darkness, may there be light</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where there is sadness, may there be also joy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where there is solitude, may there be a hand reaching out</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where there is despair ... let us give hope.</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuVfMl9yKp6I3EgUP2YsPMVeUhxjykkXJ5kVowVqtSAmbGVfEuBbI8mbUiAhS6U2GFBnOmmyqdApw3l4syAbpE7iIP8HfgdGBZRzqlNzC5tZJgBRRcKlzDbIsx8y_rJZ8AGMgrQY6TEniAivztOqRb4R9hLq-SbgXb0KEAIpx6X1WExMngGJNwpzR/s4351/DSCF9396-bis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3087" data-original-width="4351" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuVfMl9yKp6I3EgUP2YsPMVeUhxjykkXJ5kVowVqtSAmbGVfEuBbI8mbUiAhS6U2GFBnOmmyqdApw3l4syAbpE7iIP8HfgdGBZRzqlNzC5tZJgBRRcKlzDbIsx8y_rJZ8AGMgrQY6TEniAivztOqRb4R9hLq-SbgXb0KEAIpx6X1WExMngGJNwpzR/w640-h454/DSCF9396-bis.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every evening I light my red candle whose flame is reflected in the window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing all who visit me here, a very Joyful Christmas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a Healthy New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sandra</div><p> </p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-49542228115076476692022-12-09T17:35:00.015+01:002022-12-09T23:10:36.044+01:00The First Snow of the Season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwztuHbt144BhubAHwTyY1QU0bLB05AWituepU-Zm2NksUZVVhvIsATWyTaQYPT0-ahd_jWgj3x-QX1-MMiK-_EzrXs4T2GeMmVIotuApD6EWtouJ9NvyR9-NDGJwHXBFfypdhpqgmMfeFoKSHXHM5KcBN1t0llMtx0iTJ_bqJu4LUW9I2RgzVNt7X/s6110/DSCF0195.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4072" data-original-width="6110" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwztuHbt144BhubAHwTyY1QU0bLB05AWituepU-Zm2NksUZVVhvIsATWyTaQYPT0-ahd_jWgj3x-QX1-MMiK-_EzrXs4T2GeMmVIotuApD6EWtouJ9NvyR9-NDGJwHXBFfypdhpqgmMfeFoKSHXHM5KcBN1t0llMtx0iTJ_bqJu4LUW9I2RgzVNt7X/w640-h426/DSCF0195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week has been a mixture of blue skies and sunshine, but also dull, grey days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this particular day, I passed this beautiful tall Beech tree with still a few leaves hanging on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-OGACnAddp8ZBoMvAiBd0QpYK_4vBVoR_kS2pUiGWbdCtgzrpldPGOeLxUqDYYT7VbMLDsrWY4LgYzXnoGICkRCuvUAdw88lNLNBja4QSso_CTvOE0pSWKibnTyFyzxtAJ9EpZRNGmc9a1oKF6E_mRU1honXT-2LKGcDwR4K4pfkV3RnVolsToO3/s4570/DSCF0202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="4570" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-OGACnAddp8ZBoMvAiBd0QpYK_4vBVoR_kS2pUiGWbdCtgzrpldPGOeLxUqDYYT7VbMLDsrWY4LgYzXnoGICkRCuvUAdw88lNLNBja4QSso_CTvOE0pSWKibnTyFyzxtAJ9EpZRNGmc9a1oKF6E_mRU1honXT-2LKGcDwR4K4pfkV3RnVolsToO3/w640-h370/DSCF0202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were also some pretty Winter Jasmine in bloom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWWyYPTomYoZM6aBElET2MNsqtrCaf_BbdTPzpVIVnhSBOa6Jafc7BRyexFATWusQzXFnIcBuffOG9T3za0evZ7EwwZDNKynddkDg_XUr3vx-zluFUgic9s2T0K30nER8-pDNJfLTs5MQTY4ABFiKgGxhrTRL71CpEwCkIZasFUbkYN-rp4su_q08/s5847/DSCF0211-text.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3907" data-original-width="5847" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWWyYPTomYoZM6aBElET2MNsqtrCaf_BbdTPzpVIVnhSBOa6Jafc7BRyexFATWusQzXFnIcBuffOG9T3za0evZ7EwwZDNKynddkDg_XUr3vx-zluFUgic9s2T0K30nER8-pDNJfLTs5MQTY4ABFiKgGxhrTRL71CpEwCkIZasFUbkYN-rp4su_q08/w640-h428/DSCF0211-text.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two days' ago there was an icy wind blowing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and snow had been forecast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzkbtpGy74QZ-7ZOFCt8LaPQs9z8rWV4x3VwGDC4Pwy0RAc_EOX0STz9FejUcxGgcyygP7-K6mKrUm7dteqCJVGBob9T5WNHOPgPZXdmLAQF2kwMBZznTWAfyIgKDlEuHkoOIrPHHEfDCBxRP5lg_tTRSctFbkRxk2DQE6GLM1E4tJkuVZB6kyDC7/s4383/_DSF1599.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="4383" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzkbtpGy74QZ-7ZOFCt8LaPQs9z8rWV4x3VwGDC4Pwy0RAc_EOX0STz9FejUcxGgcyygP7-K6mKrUm7dteqCJVGBob9T5WNHOPgPZXdmLAQF2kwMBZznTWAfyIgKDlEuHkoOIrPHHEfDCBxRP5lg_tTRSctFbkRxk2DQE6GLM1E4tJkuVZB6kyDC7/w640-h446/_DSF1599.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I got up this morning around 5 am, I put on a coat before pulling up the blinds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and going on my balcony!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was indeed snowing and it continued to do so for most of the morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took this photo just before 8 am when the street lights were still on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The house is just across the road from me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the snowflakes falling against the dark paintwork on the house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPVU7oSicH7xItlUjLafJLpUUefhnBxqsTCie0kgOc-YKr0saIjpBAE1B8BkUI5JPyfm5psS4ESXxvBSPctJBOKnsWexA8EFFttI7c9bcmMAHNZLdwKGy69hYE7vslpX-f5SPUQCH-e4nr9FbXR0alTbV4WL_EgXmxwO0d79nJxP0kn9gBpiXf5pT/s4896/_DSF1603.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPVU7oSicH7xItlUjLafJLpUUefhnBxqsTCie0kgOc-YKr0saIjpBAE1B8BkUI5JPyfm5psS4ESXxvBSPctJBOKnsWexA8EFFttI7c9bcmMAHNZLdwKGy69hYE7vslpX-f5SPUQCH-e4nr9FbXR0alTbV4WL_EgXmxwO0d79nJxP0kn9gBpiXf5pT/w640-h426/_DSF1603.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A pretty snow scene in-between two houses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first snow of the season is always so special!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am happy to say that the roads were cleared by a snow-plough and the paths cleared by a blower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UABYmdppaW2JYFbolRH_vA7DbZuIcAzz-TRFAF4U-4ygPRgASjmPfl98DzUEsb5461Vrs_YOCYD4kth708D_BDf-sR2YthLaZWHLGu10PFz7M66D6icK0PzehQiB88clcLBkujpztHf-BWfDPw6x2_e5hptXCckfyB4VeUDyiMJXWL66kRbNhhkJ/s6274/DSCF0110.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6274" data-original-width="4194" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UABYmdppaW2JYFbolRH_vA7DbZuIcAzz-TRFAF4U-4ygPRgASjmPfl98DzUEsb5461Vrs_YOCYD4kth708D_BDf-sR2YthLaZWHLGu10PFz7M66D6icK0PzehQiB88clcLBkujpztHf-BWfDPw6x2_e5hptXCckfyB4VeUDyiMJXWL66kRbNhhkJ/w428-h640/DSCF0110.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a snug day at home, reading and doing crochet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I lit candles and this one looks so pretty on an orange tablecloth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The little house is made of ceramic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8K36GEmQbeu7AASfBJHAB8urPACr0ocX5RjWOK6-E_TIcAYA8_0sL2h3moazDN1H5gYQrZdKgL92SNLCQtKr7XsQC9lgqeIqUGyMUFcyXKg908arZUu7jv4UceQ5__tAtlqSm1Eu_tERzjCNfKzelbmvhot88PWPqv9-gEPogtXkLvSxx-ETN0aY/s5804/DSCF0113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5804" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8K36GEmQbeu7AASfBJHAB8urPACr0ocX5RjWOK6-E_TIcAYA8_0sL2h3moazDN1H5gYQrZdKgL92SNLCQtKr7XsQC9lgqeIqUGyMUFcyXKg908arZUu7jv4UceQ5__tAtlqSm1Eu_tERzjCNfKzelbmvhot88PWPqv9-gEPogtXkLvSxx-ETN0aY/w640-h458/DSCF0113.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did some reading about the life of a vet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and his love of animals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc3Z_vqF0kZSbipNHiRQeimkNlsfKsXtIHWad4gp4AETtIu_Q2NXdGnZaGDFkEkaB8-oYnsdD8hKUpajjvsYFC6aJ-bsc4vb5eRdBLm1vhfIAA1OLjJfThZhTaDfPKmi8Dv-IXJWsMG2O68Yda9eZXoad5jlOpR1v4dEbjaqySLnRP5gO2Gmvnk0B/s6240/DSCF0035.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkc3Z_vqF0kZSbipNHiRQeimkNlsfKsXtIHWad4gp4AETtIu_Q2NXdGnZaGDFkEkaB8-oYnsdD8hKUpajjvsYFC6aJ-bsc4vb5eRdBLm1vhfIAA1OLjJfThZhTaDfPKmi8Dv-IXJWsMG2O68Yda9eZXoad5jlOpR1v4dEbjaqySLnRP5gO2Gmvnk0B/w640-h426/DSCF0035.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a beautiful hand-painted Christmas bauble</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which represents figs and their leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH9bD2zW12_Tqa1Gh4Hgx24U8d9CCPIAXgd-RkDcYZwQOb2Wjq_A0bbV9PtITl1MAgSAAwUxjnrVCv5E0gfMPBVNHNmLPbRkVw7AdnWZr6aKNVKXfPKPmLA3M5vLjXgnWw3FZXUOsxQ92RPHLH4lzbD6YGYSDbMGdU6biY4IPAra-xjRey4PuPZg5/s5905/DSCF0215.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5905" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH9bD2zW12_Tqa1Gh4Hgx24U8d9CCPIAXgd-RkDcYZwQOb2Wjq_A0bbV9PtITl1MAgSAAwUxjnrVCv5E0gfMPBVNHNmLPbRkVw7AdnWZr6aKNVKXfPKPmLA3M5vLjXgnWw3FZXUOsxQ92RPHLH4lzbD6YGYSDbMGdU6biY4IPAra-xjRey4PuPZg5/w640-h450/DSCF0215.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week, I visited a friend who lives further down the lake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to a Christmas Market and she gave me this lovely candle holder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with the winter trees and a moose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A thoughtful Christmas present!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't the Christmas card adorable too?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPET4TCymKCbNvndfeWGNcr5jAwJ_Eifp5icTy_qp5VcEcM_KzILWKQdiq_2UTyAeB_Dra6-mff3PS4k2xYgf8xa2TwhakPFxcdgCadqAXW3GRVQExr0dpLacKQvf7jbWghTRRtrxcu7adXsZ6_B1OsHok7suT1fujI48YPVEupsGR3HDPkqBBVekh/s5942/DSCF0224.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3623" data-original-width="5942" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPET4TCymKCbNvndfeWGNcr5jAwJ_Eifp5icTy_qp5VcEcM_KzILWKQdiq_2UTyAeB_Dra6-mff3PS4k2xYgf8xa2TwhakPFxcdgCadqAXW3GRVQExr0dpLacKQvf7jbWghTRRtrxcu7adXsZ6_B1OsHok7suT1fujI48YPVEupsGR3HDPkqBBVekh/w640-h390/DSCF0224.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished crocheting my winter blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks really pretty on my grey couch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJbc1TN3KObMCFJIyu7kYG1WghtS0LiHPk2Nn3KeFtd-S2wX6PEYB2OZyoU93uZh2qhjKvH_qPrbirkDdDgBRoKKdmctyOlILJziSqenXUkNRozVp7AbxF1YvcMTUiDF8mr3ez8XIqx_vji0JMT3CAcxUFZr83x5VHQzmVzE6YJTDUEqQ2bYUfLMl/s5660/DSCF0230.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4157" data-original-width="5660" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPJbc1TN3KObMCFJIyu7kYG1WghtS0LiHPk2Nn3KeFtd-S2wX6PEYB2OZyoU93uZh2qhjKvH_qPrbirkDdDgBRoKKdmctyOlILJziSqenXUkNRozVp7AbxF1YvcMTUiDF8mr3ez8XIqx_vji0JMT3CAcxUFZr83x5VHQzmVzE6YJTDUEqQ2bYUfLMl/w640-h470/DSCF0230.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I'm crocheting some more squares in the same colours to make a cushion cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWM_a7WAauLwYS-H3idYRrEi4kiWewaA62l7cyIzemhxhWYzAWSHmqhpUHrZUo1PfjqHC7dQAOnZgFTLY_TUAXPfn6SuLjFLi3CtDCN1HNV-KoO0AHwR3N_OOb5hTMBjoDPHUIZMSS6h5ZKRWmR7EMPEzk7Mzvi8uU4k3yWosyBe8sfsvdsUeZz_M/s4856/DSCF0228.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4156" data-original-width="4856" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWM_a7WAauLwYS-H3idYRrEi4kiWewaA62l7cyIzemhxhWYzAWSHmqhpUHrZUo1PfjqHC7dQAOnZgFTLY_TUAXPfn6SuLjFLi3CtDCN1HNV-KoO0AHwR3N_OOb5hTMBjoDPHUIZMSS6h5ZKRWmR7EMPEzk7Mzvi8uU4k3yWosyBe8sfsvdsUeZz_M/w640-h548/DSCF0228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The little Tomte wearing a long pointed hat, is a Scandinavian gnome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was given to me by my daughter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't he adorable?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tomte is an essential part of Scandinavian folklore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He's a little gnome who is dedicated to one home or farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He looks out for the farm animals and children of the home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He patters about by night, unseen, to check on everyone's welfare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtzdhBzKiTYH4f_6WoU3PEv8PAa7rdOdteCSgkf3Hvh5yp-m0TcwGlYSMR4bS--8lNwdqPE5f3RGMiCoEqaaSpmLi_1bTsdDDUSvWdcq42HTU90woVB1ubA9BL9w-Qy13Pk8wWEK8N3SDTRX-QXLzSXKpBc8ktOGZbr-glv9Da5zK4obthOJBCPuy/s6240/DSCF0173.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtzdhBzKiTYH4f_6WoU3PEv8PAa7rdOdteCSgkf3Hvh5yp-m0TcwGlYSMR4bS--8lNwdqPE5f3RGMiCoEqaaSpmLi_1bTsdDDUSvWdcq42HTU90woVB1ubA9BL9w-Qy13Pk8wWEK8N3SDTRX-QXLzSXKpBc8ktOGZbr-glv9Da5zK4obthOJBCPuy/w426-h640/DSCF0173.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose this Swarovski crystal star for my blog header.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sparkles so prettily by candlelight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that this month of December is treating you well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you like this time of the year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have special traditions that you like to honour?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*********</div>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-30219554633899885572022-11-30T21:09:00.000+01:002022-11-30T21:09:44.982+01:00November Takes a Bow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNllrtd4M6FHjRPHkvCOfXvhFP80p3lm2qDGtkGgXBnFWKaHovFsX4Bru-jUKcHpvXJKqHHauHX-lvSea46hRqmi-Gk_j8Xl6ibHPoS9A7a3HRlD2UnhJjONBZ7uCM8CmbVcgQzG3QXBBWLhAh-tes3ZnY8gKiMKNgkN72NOq07CqpbFjn6SGFbPwi/s4793/P1011999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3646" data-original-width="4793" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNllrtd4M6FHjRPHkvCOfXvhFP80p3lm2qDGtkGgXBnFWKaHovFsX4Bru-jUKcHpvXJKqHHauHX-lvSea46hRqmi-Gk_j8Xl6ibHPoS9A7a3HRlD2UnhJjONBZ7uCM8CmbVcgQzG3QXBBWLhAh-tes3ZnY8gKiMKNgkN72NOq07CqpbFjn6SGFbPwi/w640-h486/P1011999.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A pink rose in my neighbourhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first half of November was warm with blue skies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and many flowers continued blooming</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for our greatest joy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61YwUsEDvhGuOapqsTR6abxO7myOD7KhLV0h11aoYlqmwxJRv8_HO03bimvdnuYytjCXOv3bV8sQpz2EiAyeDsp9DR7K82ASw3jgW6YHvHiAVR38q4u7mbxISG8quUowGpZJZe8KTdC_Hln38IvjrMAuq7h9Cpi2dZyzCEY4covaQTwGpGKDNaEIM/s4235/_DSF0986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4235" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61YwUsEDvhGuOapqsTR6abxO7myOD7KhLV0h11aoYlqmwxJRv8_HO03bimvdnuYytjCXOv3bV8sQpz2EiAyeDsp9DR7K82ASw3jgW6YHvHiAVR38q4u7mbxISG8quUowGpZJZe8KTdC_Hln38IvjrMAuq7h9Cpi2dZyzCEY4covaQTwGpGKDNaEIM/w640-h492/_DSF0986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leaves started to turn golden and orange and the red berries were plentiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGC3bBQrSh21lm11fzX3xzg1yHhT1HiyS-hjOMHKVLxlbRXnRAbUqVpMUB6UGnvgjXNk4xWaC7JFzdtHsjw8YrClF0qkFoUaYjxSPvjt_7SoHgM1gs50hxFhTkJpdaf__Q7gAnLtv5gbn0Cb1uVZXYN0yOfEbKItVcpqSfgi5XnybGX-l--tdfxsV/s4896/_DSF0760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGC3bBQrSh21lm11fzX3xzg1yHhT1HiyS-hjOMHKVLxlbRXnRAbUqVpMUB6UGnvgjXNk4xWaC7JFzdtHsjw8YrClF0qkFoUaYjxSPvjt_7SoHgM1gs50hxFhTkJpdaf__Q7gAnLtv5gbn0Cb1uVZXYN0yOfEbKItVcpqSfgi5XnybGX-l--tdfxsV/w640-h426/_DSF0760.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Falling leaves decorate the cars in my street</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVnjxtqv9ZZOnpRhqWHBZcmpZ55f8bq6z9plziETShpk78Vyh00XFxIeBU7nhQ5WhnSGP0RWK8hBBBTt96JB_KyM5ZwId89pBPWXnsG16FZKCCKC2aXQAgHJ1SORCGXQevb3sgwzhG8IK9_rXPkkCDYQtfu_O578gtAIPNp8lw5c4-OzrVFJs8hgm/s4896/_DSF0810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCVnjxtqv9ZZOnpRhqWHBZcmpZ55f8bq6z9plziETShpk78Vyh00XFxIeBU7nhQ5WhnSGP0RWK8hBBBTt96JB_KyM5ZwId89pBPWXnsG16FZKCCKC2aXQAgHJ1SORCGXQevb3sgwzhG8IK9_rXPkkCDYQtfu_O578gtAIPNp8lw5c4-OzrVFJs8hgm/w640-h426/_DSF0810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These Lantana flowers were still flowering down in the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISoIiRjrMuxNX4jumlZfmBgCa_EBZoRUH4w7t46_daKY9ySt-8CGp1XWUPm_RINalzBJ6DbX9_ypqpSdphoCycu6_WmV5r1BjZDcVgTM8V5GQPrAYPzqnP00IVXwgKPNOWXcIebNg5R6pD_EJXy0Qgo38FBnv_p-wAfSm3TnCDJ2qUPpNbwsGovHc/s4104/_DSF0820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3029" data-original-width="4104" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISoIiRjrMuxNX4jumlZfmBgCa_EBZoRUH4w7t46_daKY9ySt-8CGp1XWUPm_RINalzBJ6DbX9_ypqpSdphoCycu6_WmV5r1BjZDcVgTM8V5GQPrAYPzqnP00IVXwgKPNOWXcIebNg5R6pD_EJXy0Qgo38FBnv_p-wAfSm3TnCDJ2qUPpNbwsGovHc/w640-h472/_DSF0820.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The graceful white Cosmos too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWU34g5ZOX8LnFGoiJpDHRuHh-McExo1zpmgKpk3laz7fmBBOZKMb2t7PH7xd2SzsTBAdhN8Y1NumiA-eW3sYbQBsz4PdrHtL-6eP81dj-IGo8xBoyFqMolcWvotc8MTiR38lyEmfCsFqB5TuxUtYQgK_jxIvWkGbBto-BJC_xtbOGJArSrqbI1ur3/s4896/_DSF0913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWU34g5ZOX8LnFGoiJpDHRuHh-McExo1zpmgKpk3laz7fmBBOZKMb2t7PH7xd2SzsTBAdhN8Y1NumiA-eW3sYbQBsz4PdrHtL-6eP81dj-IGo8xBoyFqMolcWvotc8MTiR38lyEmfCsFqB5TuxUtYQgK_jxIvWkGbBto-BJC_xtbOGJArSrqbI1ur3/w640-h426/_DSF0913.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Probably one of the most beautiful leaves in the autumn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">are the Maple, especially against the blue of the sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyMF8z6hB85nHqM9oZvFkkT3V4f4g7zop46Hnu7HDKEO6VZJcQTCUZEC8Sge4gUf54mL0pyk1vfsxWpCp7GGOH236YafxyDySRr5PZRKT_8GSsWLvILYBTaFLhK222HQn6H8YsuzUz_7Je0PnGij5OCm9y-DKW8QAeFEIw2KIIyFwXoPP7SGwXKCc/s4896/_DSF1051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyMF8z6hB85nHqM9oZvFkkT3V4f4g7zop46Hnu7HDKEO6VZJcQTCUZEC8Sge4gUf54mL0pyk1vfsxWpCp7GGOH236YafxyDySRr5PZRKT_8GSsWLvILYBTaFLhK222HQn6H8YsuzUz_7Je0PnGij5OCm9y-DKW8QAeFEIw2KIIyFwXoPP7SGwXKCc/w640-h426/_DSF1051.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This tree is in my neighbourhood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6XHczUforrEREkHqMGEo2FlfIzNpGDeueZK7YGeLk_n9i_uS8HNwHdW2oJfjzO0mgAlu5shklJSVnP71Q7Vg4gIe9fhY6nFVSy1mgXxBrV_ih5UUqmveyDQ1dl6sFPdXYqAo4ETaebRi3tVHzYydQX2X0MBxRVGJp8vk4JrzOA9H-EzeS5kdkJmM/s4896/_DSF1302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6XHczUforrEREkHqMGEo2FlfIzNpGDeueZK7YGeLk_n9i_uS8HNwHdW2oJfjzO0mgAlu5shklJSVnP71Q7Vg4gIe9fhY6nFVSy1mgXxBrV_ih5UUqmveyDQ1dl6sFPdXYqAo4ETaebRi3tVHzYydQX2X0MBxRVGJp8vk4JrzOA9H-EzeS5kdkJmM/w640-h426/_DSF1302.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fallen leaves create a carpet of red and orange stars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYU3HQJUHD8U3kDKw0MhOki0fJen2cDEgjtm0uqfmQGd7d16EKpW-fklC2RhU_hEQvHNYNVs9lwPlGrzn8eIYFqVoxRMSkHpuUTWyOckKFn_NYnR89uIkXPwPR7zy-eJDy0gjpIp_lay02cxV565Qt5fA7aaK31Sv7yJaUrvlEZ-3AsifokS0ETD_n/s4896/_DSF0915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Golden leaves and generous blue skies for the month of November</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-F1B_ay_JjERSKVcxEwVGlA-bR5qO3WYzgX-izHGLmU-chenySJYZtePfW2zZSDR4bU3GqZpSt463wUJnHOJG8DvwPVx0QBsvWuzlwK1nbLCbY0WAtS-t14STUjOCfHm5Jqb81tkMRlxZWqZXp4CIbaJ74tOvb65YKPKxtIx80m28VvHUWFxO_xB/s8000/MORNING%20GLORY%20COLLAGE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-F1B_ay_JjERSKVcxEwVGlA-bR5qO3WYzgX-izHGLmU-chenySJYZtePfW2zZSDR4bU3GqZpSt463wUJnHOJG8DvwPVx0QBsvWuzlwK1nbLCbY0WAtS-t14STUjOCfHm5Jqb81tkMRlxZWqZXp4CIbaJ74tOvb65YKPKxtIx80m28VvHUWFxO_xB/w640-h640/MORNING%20GLORY%20COLLAGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often pass a whole fence of Morning Glory blooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when I walk home from the metro stop which brings me up away from the town centre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQCHlFrPoMd8M_8T7SjAq1eokjQot4XC9jkWX2IBUaC4hwCLiqLFSosOh_vJB2lTW_9IVPNrtTE8VHFALNKIN4zk5XVvmRjRcDPNzyCSyWjaczCVufWZV3XbHLtLnhXdTYlJuYqr7pWj8y_c1mn6ic4Sh8ZivWJW4W1kLz_0rClHDIg5aJEqSW4Yx/s5472/P1011986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQCHlFrPoMd8M_8T7SjAq1eokjQot4XC9jkWX2IBUaC4hwCLiqLFSosOh_vJB2lTW_9IVPNrtTE8VHFALNKIN4zk5XVvmRjRcDPNzyCSyWjaczCVufWZV3XbHLtLnhXdTYlJuYqr7pWj8y_c1mn6ic4Sh8ZivWJW4W1kLz_0rClHDIg5aJEqSW4Yx/w640-h426/P1011986.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">American Oak leaves down in the park</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">right at the beginning of the month when the beech trees in the background</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">still had green leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlrP56qJZLbqxcsxWyP8Y06V2OszWaKg4M3DPrXofk13ZFSYzJaqUWmtnnRlEkqR9x7RZB_hLIReC-aAPWu0Axlm4QHY2J97BQiqrW0O6QNkaK1GW1z67Kdc8r95V-U-B9q9Uzcz7XWnwRXwEJ5NgKlBSFgfMuXusTvK2lEb_yL5B1CLUX2hJ5fth/s5472/P1011976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTlrP56qJZLbqxcsxWyP8Y06V2OszWaKg4M3DPrXofk13ZFSYzJaqUWmtnnRlEkqR9x7RZB_hLIReC-aAPWu0Axlm4QHY2J97BQiqrW0O6QNkaK1GW1z67Kdc8r95V-U-B9q9Uzcz7XWnwRXwEJ5NgKlBSFgfMuXusTvK2lEb_yL5B1CLUX2hJ5fth/w640-h426/P1011976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now the autumn chrysanthemums have been planted and these were joined</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by a fallen Tulip Tree leaf.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5wb401--h73affk1HBhmGS2caZwsm3uM0hbIHXW6LB-5fBPj-VEsTMSh34UNaCLJ0ki1f3akXXj7N0lzQ9GubzvproWm2upaEx-zRrfK8xhKa_1EEgkBl6S2vfITSJdkmnUStAYaygfuPwfl2Gnu-1Ha_dbzai9zKVMJAvzFqdXptgTPhOIxF0Z0/s5472/P1011784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5wb401--h73affk1HBhmGS2caZwsm3uM0hbIHXW6LB-5fBPj-VEsTMSh34UNaCLJ0ki1f3akXXj7N0lzQ9GubzvproWm2upaEx-zRrfK8xhKa_1EEgkBl6S2vfITSJdkmnUStAYaygfuPwfl2Gnu-1Ha_dbzai9zKVMJAvzFqdXptgTPhOIxF0Z0/w640-h426/P1011784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty cloud formations dance in the sky</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGhvxr4TmJykHG4CKWTNWvym2KUdJ25-VBPiHApeqSXsKIoxNpu8P3LWrffoTdvkEcsiEnnzXWJFR1Bnph8ywKEor90UtgvUo8CA6OZYKrYXg4ls9GQvuhJ1G5PfLMf1lPaL8k3poLmZV_-9qadF-_WSfFKVua9E0mN_nLyufnOMWKmrlx8mFadnz/s5472/P1011785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGhvxr4TmJykHG4CKWTNWvym2KUdJ25-VBPiHApeqSXsKIoxNpu8P3LWrffoTdvkEcsiEnnzXWJFR1Bnph8ywKEor90UtgvUo8CA6OZYKrYXg4ls9GQvuhJ1G5PfLMf1lPaL8k3poLmZV_-9qadF-_WSfFKVua9E0mN_nLyufnOMWKmrlx8mFadnz/w640-h426/P1011785.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wind coaxes them into different shapes continually</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DNoFL8ReFo8UXuxRItdaYDigPywF4WaOtrAJ_FkKLktSacMep0SuNlTW_4-NQCuDyxlOeMORI8ndS4EqvMdhiO8gE9Yccflb5Qi_YO0QyjHjBiMHKsU9EjwyPopyxXC95JPrv2TK7XPhlaFtq93HtrXtDEdxSrNGF38_vVp8RADsUPSm767rMUWD/s6240/DSCF0042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DNoFL8ReFo8UXuxRItdaYDigPywF4WaOtrAJ_FkKLktSacMep0SuNlTW_4-NQCuDyxlOeMORI8ndS4EqvMdhiO8gE9Yccflb5Qi_YO0QyjHjBiMHKsU9EjwyPopyxXC95JPrv2TK7XPhlaFtq93HtrXtDEdxSrNGF38_vVp8RADsUPSm767rMUWD/w640-h426/DSCF0042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter had her birthday at the end of October and she came to celebrate it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here at the beginning of November and we all ate birthday cake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this one with dark chocolate and ground almonds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Hc27ghNvYuUGB2GQBnWg4kmEClSxR09QAwff_Y18B7D1qqH4Mqrx6PAcUghMUkLccyrRNfUR4DywAZb44fBs2VLWgaStjwankM7EidaTpb62pwUnIJIlFyTNX9bpwc9Zyw5f1_hNx9_aHpIwnKLmp-EzSZcnmekE_UqFb8bi3J_a2gyJG0y4YLe0/s6240/DSCF0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Hc27ghNvYuUGB2GQBnWg4kmEClSxR09QAwff_Y18B7D1qqH4Mqrx6PAcUghMUkLccyrRNfUR4DywAZb44fBs2VLWgaStjwankM7EidaTpb62pwUnIJIlFyTNX9bpwc9Zyw5f1_hNx9_aHpIwnKLmp-EzSZcnmekE_UqFb8bi3J_a2gyJG0y4YLe0/w640-h426/DSCF0009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently heard about something called Fika.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fika is an important part of Swedish culture where people meet mid-morning,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or mid-afternoon for a 'fikarast' or 'fikapaus' for a coffee (or drink of one's choice)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with preferably a cinnamon bun, or something similar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was taken on November 7th, when I started crocheting squares</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to make a winter blanket!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TsCJt1435XS8AsiRIsCDl15wx6OPKjuKZpubTngPJYU0uIXCEe5Jhl7KY55_-sis1W5mvMCtPstR8cZuPW3FPXVvrpo_gdpQP1GXa7e17LnMXNWnBRyUyhwJZ7E7bwksR6vYHiTFNREL4xTd7tpoP8l77-37kgeC-9Avo7nSyjap9QB4ar03Hnbi/s8000/collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TsCJt1435XS8AsiRIsCDl15wx6OPKjuKZpubTngPJYU0uIXCEe5Jhl7KY55_-sis1W5mvMCtPstR8cZuPW3FPXVvrpo_gdpQP1GXa7e17LnMXNWnBRyUyhwJZ7E7bwksR6vYHiTFNREL4xTd7tpoP8l77-37kgeC-9Avo7nSyjap9QB4ar03Hnbi/w640-h640/collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of the different stages</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose the colours to represent frost and snow and snug winter days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you recognize the squares that make you think of holly and red berries?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope to finish this blanket by mid-December.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXt214CyORrouD_TjP69mAfE8LIJ1LW0C8Zrvq_KB9Gu3YcgQxTHz5Mb9_ikAeBCkF8Y5nMjTlBbQJpTV2wXWy4F-Citpvk1zry1_WBE0l7tASJxsk14uoPjl2In-TUQc5AkxVxWXvP9JPB_27NqRqZGulprXb2FaN3jksfpvbvwNiijd_NHa6KUJ/s4000/Stuffed%20Christmas%20hearts%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXt214CyORrouD_TjP69mAfE8LIJ1LW0C8Zrvq_KB9Gu3YcgQxTHz5Mb9_ikAeBCkF8Y5nMjTlBbQJpTV2wXWy4F-Citpvk1zry1_WBE0l7tASJxsk14uoPjl2In-TUQc5AkxVxWXvP9JPB_27NqRqZGulprXb2FaN3jksfpvbvwNiijd_NHa6KUJ/w640-h640/Stuffed%20Christmas%20hearts%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also crocheted some lightly stuffed hearts to give as gifts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern is called Sunburst Hearts and is from a pattern by <a href="http://bunnymummy-jacquie.blogspot.com/2013/02/simple-sunburst-crochet-heart.html">Bunny Mummy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaYNTiFdphtv6JjWBFJBotGwiTZMM0Ccu2J04Zr7hZGdVvSsZYB2NqrhWEo3o-iNPR2IBirVlUMq88TelUf5G4DrRPTBcYEC9t0SlSf4hDK-Xxbeq9n8FLblFBPN6E2aByUVGNOWkqWDkqz9WSxdJaLw8nfnl83UxuLcfZGcMWkCPg3t47YUfcC8K/s4000/Neighbourhood%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGaYNTiFdphtv6JjWBFJBotGwiTZMM0Ccu2J04Zr7hZGdVvSsZYB2NqrhWEo3o-iNPR2IBirVlUMq88TelUf5G4DrRPTBcYEC9t0SlSf4hDK-Xxbeq9n8FLblFBPN6E2aByUVGNOWkqWDkqz9WSxdJaLw8nfnl83UxuLcfZGcMWkCPg3t47YUfcC8K/w640-h640/Neighbourhood%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since there will soon be no more flowers or colour in nature,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to end this blog entry with a collage of colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The days are still getting shorter and the temperatures are going down.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We'll soon be getting zero Celsius at night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then there will be snow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you're enjoying the season and using these long evenings for occupations</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that you really enjoy!</div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-1125410069071012762022-10-31T20:35:00.003+01:002022-10-31T20:38:55.943+01:00Autumn in Lausanne<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2s-Lil9Z5FU1aMEo4sDgKQLfBCTAJIGJuHb3BPtYATOzGFfURl2As4o2kwcvEctVNcpz6F7p2qRW6PPt0JbcyXWPyrBFrGYH6Fqphts8QEWFZMHWqzsxKX_TEnk81NoeD3BVLNoVyFa1lK7ld8VE-oh0Z8cgr_pYgDTs_ZgyyryU2BvsUUSlFzhc/s4896/_DSF0753.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2s-Lil9Z5FU1aMEo4sDgKQLfBCTAJIGJuHb3BPtYATOzGFfURl2As4o2kwcvEctVNcpz6F7p2qRW6PPt0JbcyXWPyrBFrGYH6Fqphts8QEWFZMHWqzsxKX_TEnk81NoeD3BVLNoVyFa1lK7ld8VE-oh0Z8cgr_pYgDTs_ZgyyryU2BvsUUSlFzhc/w640-h426/_DSF0753.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The month of October has been very sunny and very warm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with temperatures in the low to mid twenties.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think that my favourite colours has been the golden leaves against the blue </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of that clear, autumn sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My computer has been giving me lots of trouble, working very slowly indeed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and freezing often. I have been disheartened to put up a new blog entry for October</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have very many photographs and will spread them out over several weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXEg_XVyCTFeAzv3pZqf4UtglYJgWC_10sZxzRrA0iP6Ta2GQiCTM3fiQNuH-SaOQvKJ1jAw6mueQd3MkdqBFjxbRlz9B_qfmz4SnQ5C0WsOsmf7l954AVJFkNvd5L-na5YcHjokUljWVFxyjL3U-VGwsHswGoKRy7q1kA4aRJ3xwThUP10Jj3BpE/s4896/_DSF0786.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXEg_XVyCTFeAzv3pZqf4UtglYJgWC_10sZxzRrA0iP6Ta2GQiCTM3fiQNuH-SaOQvKJ1jAw6mueQd3MkdqBFjxbRlz9B_qfmz4SnQ5C0WsOsmf7l954AVJFkNvd5L-na5YcHjokUljWVFxyjL3U-VGwsHswGoKRy7q1kA4aRJ3xwThUP10Jj3BpE/w640-h426/_DSF0786.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One tiny leaf that left the tree and got entangled in a spider's web.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4WpXDcExxE2ct_Ykjnlp63_F1sZy_cE3dPIy6oiaI9eGtXqwEB2OCJ92KXeMycmtUSSmlnzg7HOU1Or3nBdroNqTQbnrPdvUAbKwvYXNo51fsJxge-iMlTFY1LVV6F1ve8bBzKzgfpBIAWa9s5ASxznwt4oFXbaVO515Fr0HnAHBekSP5US-6qhM/s4486/_DSF0788.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4486" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4WpXDcExxE2ct_Ykjnlp63_F1sZy_cE3dPIy6oiaI9eGtXqwEB2OCJ92KXeMycmtUSSmlnzg7HOU1Or3nBdroNqTQbnrPdvUAbKwvYXNo51fsJxge-iMlTFY1LVV6F1ve8bBzKzgfpBIAWa9s5ASxznwt4oFXbaVO515Fr0HnAHBekSP5US-6qhM/w640-h466/_DSF0788.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fallen leaves on the windscreen of a car below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reflection of the tree above is reflected in the glass.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MU_nwyivVfyqapx2u0bL7U4wZnIuSubTChMMWmBpO5lEsEPMI-ogD_-D4sY6CULu3QXRrwO8Td-la5JHgaof4D_wQZ4zrYRPIbP0XL8xWUgDyJuPb-BTiDApqXdzTcCEIECvYUb9XASKvLquJ3In_LqCc5KM4Y4h-kEBTN7F1uRZiZ-jogL-9ZJ2/s5472/P1011954.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MU_nwyivVfyqapx2u0bL7U4wZnIuSubTChMMWmBpO5lEsEPMI-ogD_-D4sY6CULu3QXRrwO8Td-la5JHgaof4D_wQZ4zrYRPIbP0XL8xWUgDyJuPb-BTiDApqXdzTcCEIECvYUb9XASKvLquJ3In_LqCc5KM4Y4h-kEBTN7F1uRZiZ-jogL-9ZJ2/w640-h426/P1011954.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Ginkgo Biloba Tree down in the Mon Repos Lausanne Park</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> is startingto get its golden colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNXXcef8E3RS2NaVttx26DBOrwIP0mlAFlggCSYYys7LafFEWe-qgNolBY4NW85EJncNHey86AMFXnpgYbGc9M4dczZax_kLIRSZnY2RMiV9nXSs2UvUp9U4EnTNWeCHbhQ6-vP0v9fTMPB6QqtbUb8sKO4OLdjWOK5LgvpXgK5-dCUKFYr6hFwTc/s5472/P1011969.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNXXcef8E3RS2NaVttx26DBOrwIP0mlAFlggCSYYys7LafFEWe-qgNolBY4NW85EJncNHey86AMFXnpgYbGc9M4dczZax_kLIRSZnY2RMiV9nXSs2UvUp9U4EnTNWeCHbhQ6-vP0v9fTMPB6QqtbUb8sKO4OLdjWOK5LgvpXgK5-dCUKFYr6hFwTc/w640-h426/P1011969.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at their beautiful fan-shape and golden tones highlighted by the sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSP7IBSBBxtylYmEXp-Mp-P8tdeyShI-nEsvABb1OE2LJoVdWJPlWp6c39JOjckRzO5Xz98Dkgry2io5mO-ZvjgEQWgYaOYQbXPm36OV-bcem1vJ8fjWFr8OkZLK0oIcwgmVY0JB9o_gvccmrJT2exjh8PUmC4QBx41V-y5pw1SLA1RwvrFDMA1_A/s8000/Yellow%20flower%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSP7IBSBBxtylYmEXp-Mp-P8tdeyShI-nEsvABb1OE2LJoVdWJPlWp6c39JOjckRzO5Xz98Dkgry2io5mO-ZvjgEQWgYaOYQbXPm36OV-bcem1vJ8fjWFr8OkZLK0oIcwgmVY0JB9o_gvccmrJT2exjh8PUmC4QBx41V-y5pw1SLA1RwvrFDMA1_A/w640-h640/Yellow%20flower%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These joyful yellow Heliopsis flowers grow near my building.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are also called Oxeye Sunflowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntOHqAAIHOcKsVVOUPZNkR4MKf9RegV_M2KtZfDL166XwAJc9H7KfrF0Ow_YvOBo3j-xpfi8uqlyDWjuoqt6lNpuUh4f7_UaSF4_NEJXIo2E_dNajRDwtNKZwjs6nDfUmyc3KjYncWOFL2IGXZz2mBeyPda9AdoRWE53BLoTaBTU1lipXa9i5a35o/s4896/_DSF1124.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntOHqAAIHOcKsVVOUPZNkR4MKf9RegV_M2KtZfDL166XwAJc9H7KfrF0Ow_YvOBo3j-xpfi8uqlyDWjuoqt6lNpuUh4f7_UaSF4_NEJXIo2E_dNajRDwtNKZwjs6nDfUmyc3KjYncWOFL2IGXZz2mBeyPda9AdoRWE53BLoTaBTU1lipXa9i5a35o/w640-h426/_DSF1124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Tulip Trees have quickly turned to golden yellow </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">are now taking on a very coppery, burnished look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwSMxV1NLhBzgbtJmZU3ibB6NbhbfMzh1-3ibN6IhKKe3THfrPljinrJuEpdsA6noTcijUEHBxhVeVsvk8QfTan4eFfo-OhoyFojAG2H0Agnb9PpwSv5G6lXstZilgKEmXtEyrwyZo66fVZCTl7B4EzroNTQTItduuNya8woP8v2qMdNXuy08oB9O/s4896/_DSF0832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwSMxV1NLhBzgbtJmZU3ibB6NbhbfMzh1-3ibN6IhKKe3THfrPljinrJuEpdsA6noTcijUEHBxhVeVsvk8QfTan4eFfo-OhoyFojAG2H0Agnb9PpwSv5G6lXstZilgKEmXtEyrwyZo66fVZCTl7B4EzroNTQTItduuNya8woP8v2qMdNXuy08oB9O/w640-h426/_DSF0832.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a pretty shape to the leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOupBPyXVS0oKoXGOMLAeJyBIdQ567V05_xuzbR-U2339w4m9gDEG9jnxMRFE-7u-d4DM3uXHZZEvgT-oARVMxIEELVc6XJ0skZ7GhnBKryLTm26NPxB0jqOVWgTpj9EWbakdfV2gqsQKOSDjtogViJjtdR7vCmh52ctvWvYf4yvBfEmTw6y4l_rEw/s4896/_DSF0825.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOupBPyXVS0oKoXGOMLAeJyBIdQ567V05_xuzbR-U2339w4m9gDEG9jnxMRFE-7u-d4DM3uXHZZEvgT-oARVMxIEELVc6XJ0skZ7GhnBKryLTm26NPxB0jqOVWgTpj9EWbakdfV2gqsQKOSDjtogViJjtdR7vCmh52ctvWvYf4yvBfEmTw6y4l_rEw/w640-h426/_DSF0825.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking good against the evergreens in the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrMW1skcy63atn73ux3VKacGHaaTENvKRG_Z85qmLzWZFLtqdy5QB1m2t9s5CeelShcthkHxmyqr87hOxz9PY79jfK68PZDviGPguuTIx2XmBYS_5E01X5B6TNCityt4WTIsL8P2MwocDca2oKrwP4KevwUI19AWWDS5f3iKkRZNM7W6tjfpbcLV6/s4896/_DSF1120.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrMW1skcy63atn73ux3VKacGHaaTENvKRG_Z85qmLzWZFLtqdy5QB1m2t9s5CeelShcthkHxmyqr87hOxz9PY79jfK68PZDviGPguuTIx2XmBYS_5E01X5B6TNCityt4WTIsL8P2MwocDca2oKrwP4KevwUI19AWWDS5f3iKkRZNM7W6tjfpbcLV6/w640-h426/_DSF1120.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my neighbourhood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLy7AekG1H3QeNISzYxNRQQykceWcH7AQ1FyM2liGlfgdJEKYhlMDtp4pNKqbZL38tdnHUug97VsAXg827s6J3TaUN8zLiuBWSJLY1KXsHW6GyFEeL_ifCtdNSuPvhkRMLIl99-RN78_X46mEi3PHDP898dkX9ctURAMpzVsZM8NXc_I6s_3Uv4HX/s4896/_DSF0959.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLy7AekG1H3QeNISzYxNRQQykceWcH7AQ1FyM2liGlfgdJEKYhlMDtp4pNKqbZL38tdnHUug97VsAXg827s6J3TaUN8zLiuBWSJLY1KXsHW6GyFEeL_ifCtdNSuPvhkRMLIl99-RN78_X46mEi3PHDP898dkX9ctURAMpzVsZM8NXc_I6s_3Uv4HX/w640-h426/_DSF0959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have so enjoyed all our beautiful blue skies this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAyICyo0uDvqrlozSQ67sCiA_I42zYsZ-m_QysQoTqe_Dp5Bzhtc7EyrHSPxIWjhjdnSjLvIDQxq1VH5ppCjsfBOPOKk2tHi-ORswNaGnLN_ns4Flp2eAao6RC7yFcXqNmIVQmztzLHMgU__jswm4AQEPIqZu0ubmouHK3l8-vFE8ejRFNpQGpRvZ/s4588/P1011732.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4588" data-original-width="3344" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAyICyo0uDvqrlozSQ67sCiA_I42zYsZ-m_QysQoTqe_Dp5Bzhtc7EyrHSPxIWjhjdnSjLvIDQxq1VH5ppCjsfBOPOKk2tHi-ORswNaGnLN_ns4Flp2eAao6RC7yFcXqNmIVQmztzLHMgU__jswm4AQEPIqZu0ubmouHK3l8-vFE8ejRFNpQGpRvZ/w466-h640/P1011732.JPG" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lausanne Cathedral taken from the big market place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually do my marketing for fresh fruit and vegetables on Saturdays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnx48Wo357d6wXPgqtbJ8ZelESZYP3kuiIlObvNYhA7rhFQgnbp3kqPKWIHBp1Xwk7k-kwGghoMQ-ddSB_nP2bJv5wpBrTN7c2jz0mdvdPgvP9m8j4DdLamCFWoYBOnXhBEgIvljSsMt_TNfthvUaZV2iUd9QaHsk2FuxZR20vIjrp0-qBd4CzFW1/s4000/Neighbourhood%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnx48Wo357d6wXPgqtbJ8ZelESZYP3kuiIlObvNYhA7rhFQgnbp3kqPKWIHBp1Xwk7k-kwGghoMQ-ddSB_nP2bJv5wpBrTN7c2jz0mdvdPgvP9m8j4DdLamCFWoYBOnXhBEgIvljSsMt_TNfthvUaZV2iUd9QaHsk2FuxZR20vIjrp0-qBd4CzFW1/w640-h640/Neighbourhood%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A collage of October colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pink Windflowers/Anemone are still blooming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5tMIP4s3P-zpgQa_j2vVC95U5hbdFK30lr6P611-D2pLsiUdudsEJ1Hh_pXmQhXlzp7Jam_CKgpF8zRXahdyHRNud-e1SgpMMO4emM4hmMYJzwqDBbxFgKXtmfHSWzxteeyfBWAIasHA-WTzt9wQuDkxGTFQJOgNG-OM-hcdrY350bfD26fY77Rr/s4896/_DSF1169.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5tMIP4s3P-zpgQa_j2vVC95U5hbdFK30lr6P611-D2pLsiUdudsEJ1Hh_pXmQhXlzp7Jam_CKgpF8zRXahdyHRNud-e1SgpMMO4emM4hmMYJzwqDBbxFgKXtmfHSWzxteeyfBWAIasHA-WTzt9wQuDkxGTFQJOgNG-OM-hcdrY350bfD26fY77Rr/w640-h426/_DSF1169.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I crocheted four little pumpkins and took them for a walk down to the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They seemed to settle in well among the fallen Tulip Tree leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">showing up nicely against the dark trunk of the tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO_OgjBA0w9Xr5f_b6DDTUN7dfeWTG5x57HEyIU4qvONgRTR7J-sL6M_ie_74ID49sPSjakFqMXwYswA2qGVdlrzyU0bS6rrHklZyNXoUSBMLXgUrSaonfvSzmyJvGb4r4Ci0IwPuDcNIrmmXPe-eJjj8qGt9DpDRb6ukaHtJQFqVWQdhG3c1mkcO/s3324/P1011887.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3324" data-original-width="2965" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO_OgjBA0w9Xr5f_b6DDTUN7dfeWTG5x57HEyIU4qvONgRTR7J-sL6M_ie_74ID49sPSjakFqMXwYswA2qGVdlrzyU0bS6rrHklZyNXoUSBMLXgUrSaonfvSzmyJvGb4r4Ci0IwPuDcNIrmmXPe-eJjj8qGt9DpDRb6ukaHtJQFqVWQdhG3c1mkcO/w570-h640/P1011887.JPG" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This month, I made a small lap blanket to give to a friend for Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've called this one 'Cosy Winter Blanket'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEXqqUfuEuQXMyOAyOotIQsb8PZybrV4YDDedqPV0h3i0yyQGXCCGI1MwhgBmymv2CzQItZreWwaQj1y4jc1kVRV316Qv7vQI34TlBV0Tse6iWsorfJtTqp4Eto_xVrNqqiAJEFggfe4FpescXjs3SKU3EzG-pJWo6CG6rBOQ3n5_yPY11DyX4tLg/s5005/P1011900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="5005" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEXqqUfuEuQXMyOAyOotIQsb8PZybrV4YDDedqPV0h3i0yyQGXCCGI1MwhgBmymv2CzQItZreWwaQj1y4jc1kVRV316Qv7vQI34TlBV0Tse6iWsorfJtTqp4Eto_xVrNqqiAJEFggfe4FpescXjs3SKU3EzG-pJWo6CG6rBOQ3n5_yPY11DyX4tLg/w640-h464/P1011900.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The edging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still need to finish making several other crocheted gifts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My fingers are kept very busy during these longer evenings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">now that we have put the clocks back for the winter months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjal0dykHiM_IpQbVYrUCjOzkiR6Cz6rdIYD4qYjAHMO4WV89AKcuvZT-P3dl4sf0_PdBBbX-in3vou12fWE28Klgu_4Vz9n3KZDtQExachxjKnHwG63j-esfOEPDox7m66_dVmIABxVM8EHw1rmbZmIQ2nS1MapCin5y8nYZ4yOQ_rdOWhuZIMLL3a/s5845/DSCF9959.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4172" data-original-width="5845" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjal0dykHiM_IpQbVYrUCjOzkiR6Cz6rdIYD4qYjAHMO4WV89AKcuvZT-P3dl4sf0_PdBBbX-in3vou12fWE28Klgu_4Vz9n3KZDtQExachxjKnHwG63j-esfOEPDox7m66_dVmIABxVM8EHw1rmbZmIQ2nS1MapCin5y8nYZ4yOQ_rdOWhuZIMLL3a/w640-h456/DSCF9959.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, Monday 31st October is All Hallows Eve.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is a day to remember our departed loved ones, to light a candle in their memory</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and also to take flowers to the cemetery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first day of November is known as All Saints' Day or All Hallows' Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7OKCfEWoXkSoJhLB4HM-m7JedH3x-8a8-ssZuWFIqd_qBCYH5YbhHxLpmak8RDlUJ4jFm6qYxOYLLAQEJdutawqwF3hzXQLRdlpjXRRNBMYR_5jWj-Y0jWekRghskNyTGeI1r93I7X-EzE4Ip6zNe1ylEVko4vZ-lN6cr-ssS6RODjXQR9yzJRAO/s8000/Cloud%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7OKCfEWoXkSoJhLB4HM-m7JedH3x-8a8-ssZuWFIqd_qBCYH5YbhHxLpmak8RDlUJ4jFm6qYxOYLLAQEJdutawqwF3hzXQLRdlpjXRRNBMYR_5jWj-Y0jWekRghskNyTGeI1r93I7X-EzE4Ip6zNe1ylEVko4vZ-lN6cr-ssS6RODjXQR9yzJRAO/w640-h640/Cloud%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were so many marvellous cloud shapes one afternoon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I enjoyed making this collage of the prettiest ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shall be doing another blog entry fairly soon to catch up with showing all my saved photos!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-35775267241152222112022-09-30T21:18:00.000+02:002022-09-30T21:18:23.171+02:00A Stay in the Mountains<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZPfalVic3G8Y7jRtGSELFVOwoZ1kLpQ6-o0lT69GYVxt1EBpFnSz2ULWjx8LXdFSMmSajoH2Rh9uO_3yrjrCsBiALfvkmtsWJJqhhgtjGNn2V8NxFNB0-og-RaMVvQmC-dhsyo8mMCTapoqw2I3uUHni8L9ztODajoksXulsmhAHRnU1C0q4zI1m/s6176/DSCF9935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3985" data-original-width="6176" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZPfalVic3G8Y7jRtGSELFVOwoZ1kLpQ6-o0lT69GYVxt1EBpFnSz2ULWjx8LXdFSMmSajoH2Rh9uO_3yrjrCsBiALfvkmtsWJJqhhgtjGNn2V8NxFNB0-og-RaMVvQmC-dhsyo8mMCTapoqw2I3uUHni8L9ztODajoksXulsmhAHRnU1C0q4zI1m/w640-h412/DSCF9935.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I opened my kitchen door onto the balcony this morning,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw how the flowers of one of my cyclamen plants had formed a little nest of petals</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for this pretty white feather which must have blown there on the wind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is said that white feathers bring special messages from loved ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSE3mFZqv6VD4VKmZhBQ6YoZwUUAQfIQHKfXaHtQVbmSMY-nvlRUPa-y_l3DMZEX22if6S4gl_hAvarG6PD1ApAsgOQdJUHmTAMq0aa4AewnCxMCIcc1YJ1-ugbxpqc7Iy8lFxZxQwJZzw6DWSV906uIQtqxyysjY_l_2LApPnEhRvgB1lSpYiZaC/s4501/_DSF0657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2980" data-original-width="4501" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSE3mFZqv6VD4VKmZhBQ6YoZwUUAQfIQHKfXaHtQVbmSMY-nvlRUPa-y_l3DMZEX22if6S4gl_hAvarG6PD1ApAsgOQdJUHmTAMq0aa4AewnCxMCIcc1YJ1-ugbxpqc7Iy8lFxZxQwJZzw6DWSV906uIQtqxyysjY_l_2LApPnEhRvgB1lSpYiZaC/w640-h424/_DSF0657.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I will show you some photos that I took during a few days in the mountains last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a last minute decision to go away as the weather forecast was excellent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to a mountain resort called Villars-sur-Ollon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is just before sunset on the first evening we were there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took this from the hotel balcony at 18:35.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeS4mljcBhB3XXH81j-ALLbfAE46C0WA0qgc12541-efABAbV9fvHVQIVuVSD1MWh47lOGy5R-JbKLUAHHbI-TPVHzLD944Gfr3YttqCSltF9_yW5ZFRM-qa5bMj2W-xRizY1nRAcxo3ZvL7U7YKMqw8QgwvpBz3KZEtggNisiXlD4lTUmfzg7qSB/s4896/_DSF0664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeS4mljcBhB3XXH81j-ALLbfAE46C0WA0qgc12541-efABAbV9fvHVQIVuVSD1MWh47lOGy5R-JbKLUAHHbI-TPVHzLD944Gfr3YttqCSltF9_yW5ZFRM-qa5bMj2W-xRizY1nRAcxo3ZvL7U7YKMqw8QgwvpBz3KZEtggNisiXlD4lTUmfzg7qSB/w640-h426/_DSF0664.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Almost an hour later, at 19:23, the sky was getting darker </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even though the setting sun still illuminated the mountain peaks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvreKGwloPersLWx9lzdAGft_zLrKJdOk2ON_hvej0ynPXK2HFSFx6gLnXd61ThHI9_renPPadocMHbWQFCFiSvOnByxDuAeWVCKn0vrw1Z7DgOAVgH-GIcqvQ41bDN6_dP_MYzqMMkUxZxhIbMn6RPwpXaSIT8154rmVxOdVFu34Lmt5218WmWG4J/s4896/_DSF0675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvreKGwloPersLWx9lzdAGft_zLrKJdOk2ON_hvej0ynPXK2HFSFx6gLnXd61ThHI9_renPPadocMHbWQFCFiSvOnByxDuAeWVCKn0vrw1Z7DgOAVgH-GIcqvQ41bDN6_dP_MYzqMMkUxZxhIbMn6RPwpXaSIT8154rmVxOdVFu34Lmt5218WmWG4J/w640-h426/_DSF0675.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the lovely colours developing at 19:34</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdU1MTI7geUtnUPNxtWNxMZcLqYY28XfhMwraZd-302EIuW6EZxeWuYYyHeL_U8oHatsAOV6w1IRkhTi82rfSq-fAe-z48WVpkCz0kAjcHnNPY60OSLA-AaWuj4-Cb5qklB5pvCpZ9PVq7Vi2ZTlINCObRjk004uH4eVhp5D52DeHHAG_UDxaWMSF/s4896/_DSF0686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdU1MTI7geUtnUPNxtWNxMZcLqYY28XfhMwraZd-302EIuW6EZxeWuYYyHeL_U8oHatsAOV6w1IRkhTi82rfSq-fAe-z48WVpkCz0kAjcHnNPY60OSLA-AaWuj4-Cb5qklB5pvCpZ9PVq7Vi2ZTlINCObRjk004uH4eVhp5D52DeHHAG_UDxaWMSF/w640-h426/_DSF0686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rich hues developed five minutes later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All taken from my balcony!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PeHWy6GE02JPQbEdETrt4A54rvdhyFFrZ3DWDVX5moIqEeKD0HAPXVtPWZIYrqxCfB3DrPL3GCPw-jGEzoaakyWAn5zPrWrs1iOylQ8H6Fh0E67FF26GpfPHE-VJRk8u6yP7SnPgHo79QbEaBo430dnMRf3RL0fi10DU2rMImC_qliMFFKt3txKu/s4896/_DSF0687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PeHWy6GE02JPQbEdETrt4A54rvdhyFFrZ3DWDVX5moIqEeKD0HAPXVtPWZIYrqxCfB3DrPL3GCPw-jGEzoaakyWAn5zPrWrs1iOylQ8H6Fh0E67FF26GpfPHE-VJRk8u6yP7SnPgHo79QbEaBo430dnMRf3RL0fi10DU2rMImC_qliMFFKt3txKu/w640-h426/_DSF0687.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next morning, I watched all the different stages of the sunrise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was fascinating and so beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sun was giving a warm glow to the mountain tops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The range on the extreme right is called Les Dents-du-Midi.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UeY2GmECOL7RF-0Mb333H4fqbau25bdeaOkYssh41-V9ec0IPh0ShRRNoTVsjLbEi4343TtEr-Ainl2FWpCFWg7yrEBtli2QRWCJuttZ6PDfawLAuA2aeC9ZvGAgejfShRNg2uDwTsZh4z5jvJyKKfZG85yWK4g5K0KNhV3iFbYOuzyxgg6I6xc6/s4761/_DSF0690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3142" data-original-width="4761" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UeY2GmECOL7RF-0Mb333H4fqbau25bdeaOkYssh41-V9ec0IPh0ShRRNoTVsjLbEi4343TtEr-Ainl2FWpCFWg7yrEBtli2QRWCJuttZ6PDfawLAuA2aeC9ZvGAgejfShRNg2uDwTsZh4z5jvJyKKfZG85yWK4g5K0KNhV3iFbYOuzyxgg6I6xc6/w640-h422/_DSF0690.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the view in the afternoon after getting back from our hike.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR52FkSCvJhQhl6kfDUnLbAMFbdudCACsRz06eukaM4UlHy6e1_38Y7hUcYaNeBShas2UhhBX7XHHP-8OycHMIhHgzp_GB9RhZZyPxB-rcv43FhARyqDO3_PIzugZ3AdLu07bc9U0wJdUz15zKC7B1FUxOyqtkRT4OcBjzMAl5sXqjYbUWPt7OVdc/s5472/P1011605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR52FkSCvJhQhl6kfDUnLbAMFbdudCACsRz06eukaM4UlHy6e1_38Y7hUcYaNeBShas2UhhBX7XHHP-8OycHMIhHgzp_GB9RhZZyPxB-rcv43FhARyqDO3_PIzugZ3AdLu07bc9U0wJdUz15zKC7B1FUxOyqtkRT4OcBjzMAl5sXqjYbUWPt7OVdc/w640-h426/P1011605.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took a cog-wheel train up to a place called Bretaye.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSUl71_u0dcfVzSgGyZ7MivxUffTbdJazi9AwwETYejv2ddCkSpiwgYA8EsCISoPkcKG_zzT0C7OIx4Y_-ca3KTsb0Jm8X--vP1ZgxwovIpRB6YKkBWvw-4RWpH_Il_kIWvgOGqNJeVvqdVbYdY7DIJfu92bfyGVNSbYk31vsgA1edWqPj-tcPowL/s5276/P1011612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3516" data-original-width="5276" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUSUl71_u0dcfVzSgGyZ7MivxUffTbdJazi9AwwETYejv2ddCkSpiwgYA8EsCISoPkcKG_zzT0C7OIx4Y_-ca3KTsb0Jm8X--vP1ZgxwovIpRB6YKkBWvw-4RWpH_Il_kIWvgOGqNJeVvqdVbYdY7DIJfu92bfyGVNSbYk31vsgA1edWqPj-tcPowL/w640-h426/P1011612.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the view from the start of our hike.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's the Bretaye Lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGevzv3zD4FSAbdJrKbmiuzXLpLi9q0WVOdECc8oNwvOIuxfHNKOAtJfaDAkA83hZL4IZ5zkmstXMksxd8Ky4U3OBYTFBMd6QbsyQ90_nUWP_r1grDMExwtr3N5zZ-_Ci1qdl_glS8k4MK-69-YWXJvITj7mqOsviJnBP6snorMZCULcxbL2UUj0Y/s4894/_DSF0710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="4894" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGevzv3zD4FSAbdJrKbmiuzXLpLi9q0WVOdECc8oNwvOIuxfHNKOAtJfaDAkA83hZL4IZ5zkmstXMksxd8Ky4U3OBYTFBMd6QbsyQ90_nUWP_r1grDMExwtr3N5zZ-_Ci1qdl_glS8k4MK-69-YWXJvITj7mqOsviJnBP6snorMZCULcxbL2UUj0Y/w640-h402/_DSF0710.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The town of Villars is very well kept and there were lots of flowers still blooming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGXcZOtzmw0B3zmho3uXK5383vMTp3zKCOBZf5cSRT6w2U8Fskgga72CfBK6b7bfPXcl1Q22dYEIsx8R0XVNn-JU68DOp732RiQ5gl9XRaAS4_bRz2dyKTxnl_Xq27oVhQHzdyIM2t9IUeoiEJQRX31WzfZ9pLrqNJ5Es6avCmIJnI_SAzDD1RVeG/s5472/P1011653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGXcZOtzmw0B3zmho3uXK5383vMTp3zKCOBZf5cSRT6w2U8Fskgga72CfBK6b7bfPXcl1Q22dYEIsx8R0XVNn-JU68DOp732RiQ5gl9XRaAS4_bRz2dyKTxnl_Xq27oVhQHzdyIM2t9IUeoiEJQRX31WzfZ9pLrqNJ5Es6avCmIJnI_SAzDD1RVeG/w640-h426/P1011653.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our second evening we went out to eat a Cheese Raclette.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our beautiful, well varnished table is made out of a tree trunk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The very good red wine we had was called Noire Agate (Black Agate).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It went very well with our raclette.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4CHoapDsn9LtoOUe2L0BKYry9wVgrbfnIu5XviCPz8TjD5iqk3VrPRfriMNpEzM5Wx7VWuuNeuRgM9FQSvTNK1ZVUCzae8RLMxjneqx2MgK4CFagQqVjmGxuRWZt7X3I8XWu68JMj-nDmjHicFRINaVXYbv5o0-5sQCPi29CSCATWWR63LE1s_Tl/s5368/P1011659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5368" data-original-width="3645" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4CHoapDsn9LtoOUe2L0BKYry9wVgrbfnIu5XviCPz8TjD5iqk3VrPRfriMNpEzM5Wx7VWuuNeuRgM9FQSvTNK1ZVUCzae8RLMxjneqx2MgK4CFagQqVjmGxuRWZt7X3I8XWu68JMj-nDmjHicFRINaVXYbv5o0-5sQCPi29CSCATWWR63LE1s_Tl/w434-h640/P1011659.JPG" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the lower part of the restaurant a log fire was burning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see half of a big round of cheese sitting in front of the flames.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrA6_WdOOFpJXxMoNcHKQRXXvS52v-gpAq4WTWo06Ajx6BjnOAdSyeBgtvVUV2Hrq_rD_95GF-B0tvGgrTth1HmPfxffI9wPjidesWs9hxqjkm3GrlmypjjM0DMDFS7m_H3dPMAxcUX5wGF75sPH13O2or9b663DSjq8w9IfyEDWiTgsgXgsMS4bCC/s4837/P1011663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4837" data-original-width="3372" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrA6_WdOOFpJXxMoNcHKQRXXvS52v-gpAq4WTWo06Ajx6BjnOAdSyeBgtvVUV2Hrq_rD_95GF-B0tvGgrTth1HmPfxffI9wPjidesWs9hxqjkm3GrlmypjjM0DMDFS7m_H3dPMAxcUX5wGF75sPH13O2or9b663DSjq8w9IfyEDWiTgsgXgsMS4bCC/w446-h640/P1011663.JPG" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the restaurant owner, scraping the melted cheese onto a plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheu4GpaTPlM11aJGNSTAul_ZrAvpvbc6KKRjcYlH6gd8Ydb1vdNSvfRncL3D_DNj9p91V1m9uPsjwlFNONrZ4wvKbJYS9SJd12Owot-Szqa4Irt-FEyP9jLkFN4W3xep9leeW6kGeNaMcsAJrD8-SXwCkl-fv10nVzHzwrBKHQn1enPDl0ypy_ywGB/s5472/P1011660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheu4GpaTPlM11aJGNSTAul_ZrAvpvbc6KKRjcYlH6gd8Ydb1vdNSvfRncL3D_DNj9p91V1m9uPsjwlFNONrZ4wvKbJYS9SJd12Owot-Szqa4Irt-FEyP9jLkFN4W3xep9leeW6kGeNaMcsAJrD8-SXwCkl-fv10nVzHzwrBKHQn1enPDl0ypy_ywGB/w640-h426/P1011660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first cheese raclette of the evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's served with a small boiled potato and I like to add freshly ground pepper from the mill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCFPmtAaNY67G12LwUA_9pTm4rxAjvbG5Q4JvpgIVk6hdUxVpNVPTvw5tCUWCYEouPFQfBwtaTB3HWi-eJJz65CaM8fBtw9OEramfX1uD3KYPzsfmeDXD2UqAt32cAp1atXqUAAFYQVHKi_TskrBckyCEBCS_D2XPgYw182OoF-P-1iTnjsh3fMUx/s4980/P1011596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3174" data-original-width="4980" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCFPmtAaNY67G12LwUA_9pTm4rxAjvbG5Q4JvpgIVk6hdUxVpNVPTvw5tCUWCYEouPFQfBwtaTB3HWi-eJJz65CaM8fBtw9OEramfX1uD3KYPzsfmeDXD2UqAt32cAp1atXqUAAFYQVHKi_TskrBckyCEBCS_D2XPgYw182OoF-P-1iTnjsh3fMUx/w640-h408/P1011596.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do love to see the chalets in the mountains, especially those with weather-worn wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the pretty carving and the heart decorations on the balconies and on the shutters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A traditional timber used to make chalets is Larch (Mélèze in French)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's an oily, resinous and dense wood which withstands the mountain sun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and is very low maintenance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AA14HfgwDxYNejZffxhx2PH7677tmxP4U5EU0DJzxG6xqA8kcT06xeJ0s4wG4SMTlN2Nuj9CxbT5NAWI3G6_ymokSE5I5gGQDm-bs4um8psSH_RZhrmzTUBtC12nv_x9u0D7YRhiZweTRd9kDCLhanYWLFm7Ecb7CRDTu5K__ACmGGxFV8w3DheV/s5062/P1011598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3190" data-original-width="5062" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AA14HfgwDxYNejZffxhx2PH7677tmxP4U5EU0DJzxG6xqA8kcT06xeJ0s4wG4SMTlN2Nuj9CxbT5NAWI3G6_ymokSE5I5gGQDm-bs4um8psSH_RZhrmzTUBtC12nv_x9u0D7YRhiZweTRd9kDCLhanYWLFm7Ecb7CRDTu5K__ACmGGxFV8w3DheV/w640-h404/P1011598.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked walking past the silhouette of this big chalet against a backdrop of pure blue sky</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfPwbuu04KYb1sOYr5tcA_gaGOXFzJq4o6SVATCL-G3i1n8w7LtECEFIjeOYUxI7P6QRS9bbwCeOMGRiEcB5DoO1c4MPH0-6xWk2uZWdXIYc_gWPpWOXYJSo0tKfIi9gEe7GGS-v_54T9T-bJObWgD9wYova53mnmG-CmSadE1CWPtqN1fkdwfosc/s4896/_DSF0697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfPwbuu04KYb1sOYr5tcA_gaGOXFzJq4o6SVATCL-G3i1n8w7LtECEFIjeOYUxI7P6QRS9bbwCeOMGRiEcB5DoO1c4MPH0-6xWk2uZWdXIYc_gWPpWOXYJSo0tKfIi9gEe7GGS-v_54T9T-bJObWgD9wYova53mnmG-CmSadE1CWPtqN1fkdwfosc/w640-h426/_DSF0697.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our last morning, the different stages of the sunrise were stunning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was taken at 7:15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0BSHvSY-uIYsmSZdmJNXvSIALyEStnmdtQZyyGYhi9MkpuHf2qRqA4urNlS4unZbXgXD3erYWTGcRwKPf7pwhAA8peQQsfSunV2iQpVtPRJC86d4Scr8UqXif2EmGiMVOWj-Zb0q3Qh3ZTmRxtOuIJyADw3DsWT8yGV0BpWQNoQa0QaKzagnNdGP/s4896/_DSF0704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0BSHvSY-uIYsmSZdmJNXvSIALyEStnmdtQZyyGYhi9MkpuHf2qRqA4urNlS4unZbXgXD3erYWTGcRwKPf7pwhAA8peQQsfSunV2iQpVtPRJC86d4Scr8UqXif2EmGiMVOWj-Zb0q3Qh3ZTmRxtOuIJyADw3DsWT8yGV0BpWQNoQa0QaKzagnNdGP/w640-h426/_DSF0704.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Three minutes later, at 7:18, the sky was taking on a different glow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Wx3oJQgH9D85-RQPoYNGBYxiqcnvN1gHwqfcglfpl3vW3GsDUOFnbZx0D_B7ePpU3vuxm7o4diQWmpVCAdomSE4e96dlWk0I67TPkc38zbPNMQG5O_jshiiP8oy5J3C_Yc4f174hw1BrGjSPcW5GcZKtxH6oqYKkKgpH8xpE1MTOKDB9zOUvkTgo/s4896/_DSF0706_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Wx3oJQgH9D85-RQPoYNGBYxiqcnvN1gHwqfcglfpl3vW3GsDUOFnbZx0D_B7ePpU3vuxm7o4diQWmpVCAdomSE4e96dlWk0I67TPkc38zbPNMQG5O_jshiiP8oy5J3C_Yc4f174hw1BrGjSPcW5GcZKtxH6oqYKkKgpH8xpE1MTOKDB9zOUvkTgo/w640-h426/_DSF0706_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Four minutes later, at 7:22, a warmer colour was coming in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoexeWCp-_bzlfVCDgaM9TU61wyLcfU93qytOV_km1ICzI435xefg0PWJOglRGfkl6phs5QnhPzIAF0SqRvgL-iVI3fq-anZ5LxECLkgLQKsxdBqCNRsxbLVENZhjce-zx-kMyk1QaUeM-Ndif3bI35CFln6IEhc8eEkpTcVt0hGFEpp2QJvomA_N/s4865/_DSF0709.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3142" data-original-width="4865" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoexeWCp-_bzlfVCDgaM9TU61wyLcfU93qytOV_km1ICzI435xefg0PWJOglRGfkl6phs5QnhPzIAF0SqRvgL-iVI3fq-anZ5LxECLkgLQKsxdBqCNRsxbLVENZhjce-zx-kMyk1QaUeM-Ndif3bI35CFln6IEhc8eEkpTcVt0hGFEpp2QJvomA_N/w640-h414/_DSF0709.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At 7:45, just before breakfast, the sun hit the mountain tips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and promised us a sunny morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It really was a beautiful stay in the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had come here with my son and his wife in the summer and was really impressed with</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the beauty of the area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYa1AObWlydyyuTiZabhzsIVJOlGOQkdYbPTcoN9odgAuYdkzyw-_XRTXqoaEEWWCm8duhcRLgfqxHl6Rk2JIXeV4-BL9XMHHRru7kNAomeWsyniWZrAtQb2daEAEJSOAGtPerEtWMsCCPrmJEZ1a6WzEslpjTmJ1K8gixguVsVb--2krtMP5yQ50X/s3861/_DSF0719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2492" data-original-width="3861" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYa1AObWlydyyuTiZabhzsIVJOlGOQkdYbPTcoN9odgAuYdkzyw-_XRTXqoaEEWWCm8duhcRLgfqxHl6Rk2JIXeV4-BL9XMHHRru7kNAomeWsyniWZrAtQb2daEAEJSOAGtPerEtWMsCCPrmJEZ1a6WzEslpjTmJ1K8gixguVsVb--2krtMP5yQ50X/w640-h414/_DSF0719.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A mountain scene in winter painted on wood in the restaurant where we had our last lunch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXuulcxhE_b7ralSuQoUUM-xo8FpblabjzQWKCsHZXQXo23MUtsfXrd8Q73Nd8mCy4ZwJcXs0s80YifSVuQsN9TZuGdVDdDvqhSyTQoMyxsZV-8Cik5JbxAdJi7_CYprU4Rbh9vMLG81RKdd0XcscmHvUZ6XL12LVbguSehwk91IxEgI8zyASzf8P/s8000/Sunflower%20granny%20square%20cushion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXuulcxhE_b7ralSuQoUUM-xo8FpblabjzQWKCsHZXQXo23MUtsfXrd8Q73Nd8mCy4ZwJcXs0s80YifSVuQsN9TZuGdVDdDvqhSyTQoMyxsZV-8Cik5JbxAdJi7_CYprU4Rbh9vMLG81RKdd0XcscmHvUZ6XL12LVbguSehwk91IxEgI8zyASzf8P/w640-h640/Sunflower%20granny%20square%20cushion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My main crochet project in September was made from granny squares</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">made in early autumn colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of them were flowers in squares and others were the classical granny square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweH05B4rgvdyN5ZHoWQUa53oOp2HjWFUpvTirQOCOgN9d8GS7CatU8wYwccDXAdKYxKwbeWq-F9ci7kiTRP91UzPAvq5-wFuUqIRKwaIS1neCAaqY0OfotnnZCEm16AmeyRdxZBnusPzVuRyREQWPXpEaPsKEV8vgdgbIIx28bc16fLnsRfFLNvod/s8000/Penny's%20cushion%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweH05B4rgvdyN5ZHoWQUa53oOp2HjWFUpvTirQOCOgN9d8GS7CatU8wYwccDXAdKYxKwbeWq-F9ci7kiTRP91UzPAvq5-wFuUqIRKwaIS1neCAaqY0OfotnnZCEm16AmeyRdxZBnusPzVuRyREQWPXpEaPsKEV8vgdgbIIx28bc16fLnsRfFLNvod/w640-h640/Penny's%20cushion%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These squares made me think of autumn berries with a hint of pumpkin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">colours so lovely to see at this time of the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdsz_F4hi9r1H-YM5N_WZ5S8m-pK1Sf8P8iCcabJTN6B8oHBxTdxSMi5RXunS52r1aXNLJ96HVEnC9drjptbrUogqpZj0zF9sNFqEUFEx-aV6SXz44l5CpvGeHRQDtH_kLfSlccQJpmmwRUXnnP3xRD00qWTqXz-TSqp1USh_gQ0ahQfOY6oJe00v/s4000/Sunflower%20granny%20squares%20cushion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdsz_F4hi9r1H-YM5N_WZ5S8m-pK1Sf8P8iCcabJTN6B8oHBxTdxSMi5RXunS52r1aXNLJ96HVEnC9drjptbrUogqpZj0zF9sNFqEUFEx-aV6SXz44l5CpvGeHRQDtH_kLfSlccQJpmmwRUXnnP3xRD00qWTqXz-TSqp1USh_gQ0ahQfOY6oJe00v/w640-h640/Sunflower%20granny%20squares%20cushion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to make a cushion cover with two different sides in similar colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe that tomorrow will be the first day of October?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-39358191327554911632022-09-09T23:05:00.029+02:002022-09-10T16:52:11.711+02:00A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIU9GI-dt4qfEuTmiX6OoVyTNUyFp57mPuda3WUNT3D422XiUpD4-6PylN7wQVjQwVy56x4zdvYSREQ7iQMRjj9sRKm2L3CquIBzZOev4u2ud2DRp4TPw0xxrA0bnL97WW9Pa23ldoUCpuN0vP1wIwuTlnIFZFQfV8LDESQ73QM_PK87Qu1rw9Y3u/s5502/The%20Queen%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5498" data-original-width="5502" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIU9GI-dt4qfEuTmiX6OoVyTNUyFp57mPuda3WUNT3D422XiUpD4-6PylN7wQVjQwVy56x4zdvYSREQ7iQMRjj9sRKm2L3CquIBzZOev4u2ud2DRp4TPw0xxrA0bnL97WW9Pa23ldoUCpuN0vP1wIwuTlnIFZFQfV8LDESQ73QM_PK87Qu1rw9Y3u/w640-h640/The%20Queen%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The death of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">has touched so many people all over the world.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">I was shocked and saddened to hear the news on Thursday afternoon on the 8th of September.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Her life of service and commitment has never faltered throughout her long reign</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">of 70 years and 214 days.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;"><div style="text-align: center;">There are only beautiful things that I can say about this wonderful lady. What a heartfelt inspiration she has been throughout her whole life. </div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;"><div style="text-align: center;">I am so proud that she was queen in the country where I was born. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is an example to us all.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She was a wonderful and gracious queen and an exceptional human being.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I shall miss her beautiful smile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My thoughts go to her grieving family</div><div style="text-align: center;">and to quote the Queen's words:</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">"Grief is the price you pay for love."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">After Queen Elizabeth's death, the flags on the castles were lowered to half-mast</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">and behind Buckingham Palace a double rainbow appeared</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">and another one also appeared behind Windsor Castle.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">So beautiful and also symbolic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">King Charles III, formerly Prince Charles,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">gave a beautiful televised tribute to his mother.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">He ended with these sensitive and poignant words:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">"And to my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late Papa,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">I want simply to say this: thank you. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b00fe;">Thank you for your love and devotion to our family</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #404040; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR-CH;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqILYnKBEj3eH1lX3S7YOowPdHpIMo9Bv9H3c2T52a0xax8bC5tA8Ow4NnADmiUDHLuMer_wede-bhf85BBCJigMfn9zkEf29crNX6REYr8gm76Ar0s6ht13G6gCuaX8jnoFcEmmGgzn5WxnKgrIBiVLX28eP_vg-ggOsuQfcs4BWyT-KODPm26dhA/s4255/_DSF7575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4255" data-original-width="3233" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqILYnKBEj3eH1lX3S7YOowPdHpIMo9Bv9H3c2T52a0xax8bC5tA8Ow4NnADmiUDHLuMer_wede-bhf85BBCJigMfn9zkEf29crNX6REYr8gm76Ar0s6ht13G6gCuaX8jnoFcEmmGgzn5WxnKgrIBiVLX28eP_vg-ggOsuQfcs4BWyT-KODPm26dhA/w486-h640/_DSF7575.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><br /></p><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202021;"></span></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-55930624957212096992022-09-01T21:54:00.002+02:002022-09-01T21:54:30.510+02:00Emerging from the Summer's Heat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJrsQ_xj3Q4FIfIm2nLsvJ143AliSfmjC7zZGu-rxhiRAs9rw_6pwLi5lKmnrZ79pnZT6zFPrz2bLmtykonfrF4UanCj42ObIGg_S1pTzp12tHWlrzn9bGJezsvsm9PJHwSXSQhkpsTpjxQHCqMnlwK-nl8Olz7ZFB1MWqGK6z9wfgHGQzt3fMMqt/s8000/Collage%20Sunflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJrsQ_xj3Q4FIfIm2nLsvJ143AliSfmjC7zZGu-rxhiRAs9rw_6pwLi5lKmnrZ79pnZT6zFPrz2bLmtykonfrF4UanCj42ObIGg_S1pTzp12tHWlrzn9bGJezsvsm9PJHwSXSQhkpsTpjxQHCqMnlwK-nl8Olz7ZFB1MWqGK6z9wfgHGQzt3fMMqt/w640-h640/Collage%20Sunflowers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did not plan to take a two-month break from my blog,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the repeated heatwaves just sapped all my energy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and computer time was not my priority!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These lovely sunflowers are growing from a plant on my balcony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4b-7MbJvQphPFlES1-QNoPOuUsE3g57vUvFTJskpJ-hBMmbtMHB6Qzh7vaKT10Gw8b0bd0CsD2HKlSJwarHaRhP2EEOw0q77ZCL9GMadH2PJWwJv9x1yfk6bOn-QmXOG-BhbAs6RTrnjmb64WsEDHwsKIjRYBmhGy6CO4BAeZbhbA9b8lQHC9i6K/s4948/_DSF0153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3316" data-original-width="4948" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4b-7MbJvQphPFlES1-QNoPOuUsE3g57vUvFTJskpJ-hBMmbtMHB6Qzh7vaKT10Gw8b0bd0CsD2HKlSJwarHaRhP2EEOw0q77ZCL9GMadH2PJWwJv9x1yfk6bOn-QmXOG-BhbAs6RTrnjmb64WsEDHwsKIjRYBmhGy6CO4BAeZbhbA9b8lQHC9i6K/w640-h428/_DSF0153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day, this charming white butterfly visited my lavender plant and stayed there</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a whole hour. I couldn't quite believe it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_LbWfPPmeYrAnwWUggX4Orrd7R7E-XJR_UDA4gQS503vyGBHF7gOslsDAWjFgbpVRo02oFph4fEHh9ABw-iSyJkBPOIH3v-pRJCn9VspjbCUXuhXilL0ZtklxQ-jVfVNw-zUft6VvJupMdPOY0zEkNxyvDyHWWhu1EoaQLly25PMtLQcBG1BPXqL/s4896/_DSF0248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_LbWfPPmeYrAnwWUggX4Orrd7R7E-XJR_UDA4gQS503vyGBHF7gOslsDAWjFgbpVRo02oFph4fEHh9ABw-iSyJkBPOIH3v-pRJCn9VspjbCUXuhXilL0ZtklxQ-jVfVNw-zUft6VvJupMdPOY0zEkNxyvDyHWWhu1EoaQLly25PMtLQcBG1BPXqL/w640-h426/_DSF0248.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The windflowers (or Japanese Anemone) always flower towards the end of the summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one growing in my neighbourhood is particularly lovely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQOx1SwgRx5GHSkqBCm_HjZ91d2uCpKbo13j6BI4GkqT6_5xW4F2M8axvCTf9pK3HxJ_To6iGXaKsIdHTKpjlxqeldQyVj5iTHrlZv_ubjWZbhnxIMONCLfKfQuper1mA0M0vNxXpxSv85Xq2E4DaG8BKftPyMilHGx0TbpC3TdL34XgrZxSzCWTe/s4571/_DSF0240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4571" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQOx1SwgRx5GHSkqBCm_HjZ91d2uCpKbo13j6BI4GkqT6_5xW4F2M8axvCTf9pK3HxJ_To6iGXaKsIdHTKpjlxqeldQyVj5iTHrlZv_ubjWZbhnxIMONCLfKfQuper1mA0M0vNxXpxSv85Xq2E4DaG8BKftPyMilHGx0TbpC3TdL34XgrZxSzCWTe/w640-h456/_DSF0240.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The roses are still blooming, much to my delight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJ8x6b_idRafUvqiMhB_-FF5sy3HfnNQv-Nf2XhZuLKYpofaWj56PkcR8IspZGuyDw5Aa_N3XNEVbqaSeBsXdcvJ4BCnsnLn5ocnYoLpxvs91cbHnnizwgCD0RozO4BPlhOqT2g5qrRXsdHUyJq55LE9ufxV5QeH6XSEl91nzAngGTw9zOpcmxXBw/s4792/_DSF0364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJ8x6b_idRafUvqiMhB_-FF5sy3HfnNQv-Nf2XhZuLKYpofaWj56PkcR8IspZGuyDw5Aa_N3XNEVbqaSeBsXdcvJ4BCnsnLn5ocnYoLpxvs91cbHnnizwgCD0RozO4BPlhOqT2g5qrRXsdHUyJq55LE9ufxV5QeH6XSEl91nzAngGTw9zOpcmxXBw/w640-h426/_DSF0364.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were many trips down to the lake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this was taken in the town of Vevey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YEhBxftnrAMIgx1V65czKp1thGWKUh7Mop4k4i0HYTWsTn94G_Mb1wYWcaNeUTyebsifi0tcvfzIH8hPjmiV-RGq7JjqfN6E31FEYa0yq-Pz5pmYiW2FpYWzW4UtGufKbEg3dq6BbqelOZ6X4ZE4I5BgkxqttPgkcCst-z3xVZGaZ6z8qs4ZWE_7/s4896/_DSF0365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YEhBxftnrAMIgx1V65czKp1thGWKUh7Mop4k4i0HYTWsTn94G_Mb1wYWcaNeUTyebsifi0tcvfzIH8hPjmiV-RGq7JjqfN6E31FEYa0yq-Pz5pmYiW2FpYWzW4UtGufKbEg3dq6BbqelOZ6X4ZE4I5BgkxqttPgkcCst-z3xVZGaZ6z8qs4ZWE_7/w640-h426/_DSF0365.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the bright red Impatiens flowers and the lovely shadows of the railings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFpPRjuuIjroHGSpFhdTXUtN8l6VYAx8-XI4jbJkZJdEfL4FpJ-ymoJEA426niSJu3fWjFZ2_Tc0SMy5ThUuHScLjoNyg0Wb6LjuL6cd2G8H0QBZ4Ojroy_UP8sltGzu8dwDazY6g_ZXBc0xLO3M1Pwn_1pI8MPSJ3T7mmT9zSDiguyv6W13jERWV/s4453/_DSF0098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3040" data-original-width="4453" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFpPRjuuIjroHGSpFhdTXUtN8l6VYAx8-XI4jbJkZJdEfL4FpJ-ymoJEA426niSJu3fWjFZ2_Tc0SMy5ThUuHScLjoNyg0Wb6LjuL6cd2G8H0QBZ4Ojroy_UP8sltGzu8dwDazY6g_ZXBc0xLO3M1Pwn_1pI8MPSJ3T7mmT9zSDiguyv6W13jERWV/w640-h436/_DSF0098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of two statues made of bronze just beyond the railings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A water-sprite riding a seahorse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5RkIKN2TmXc56j17QTuZ2OEcQZdG8fMhun7oIPQR_v39Wkz9Hhq2gLYQb-ER3JVbVdghI5RGUmwhwjuGeJ27niiWuzzzZjsMOv96NbKksqnVjwWyyVvwPeU4DnwToghZkxqJZ-v-n5GoXdDEPGI-MVNHSFtU4mBw2jD4hM0adAr13O52dAk1MSZs/s5472/P1011220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5RkIKN2TmXc56j17QTuZ2OEcQZdG8fMhun7oIPQR_v39Wkz9Hhq2gLYQb-ER3JVbVdghI5RGUmwhwjuGeJ27niiWuzzzZjsMOv96NbKksqnVjwWyyVvwPeU4DnwToghZkxqJZ-v-n5GoXdDEPGI-MVNHSFtU4mBw2jD4hM0adAr13O52dAk1MSZs/w640-h426/P1011220.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love seeing cloud formations in the sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one seemed to be promising rain which did come in the night, but not enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's so dry everywhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QWpf8WCCj_OCW2H2xUl6-GZRTHIpYF67mng5DdcpDHfF8n8vZ0pu9LEzZJW2jk8lhvprUnYvYGU4CzZBdddMHxqrR8XYTqb4yZlkDdMroFPDdmdRUdE-R_7Ha--C9AlzGAsfCN_vJzJQBQDroylltGHI7PZR1LQYh2bCFss8_3F809kE-oLDa2oo/s4955/P1011240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3073" data-original-width="4955" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QWpf8WCCj_OCW2H2xUl6-GZRTHIpYF67mng5DdcpDHfF8n8vZ0pu9LEzZJW2jk8lhvprUnYvYGU4CzZBdddMHxqrR8XYTqb4yZlkDdMroFPDdmdRUdE-R_7Ha--C9AlzGAsfCN_vJzJQBQDroylltGHI7PZR1LQYh2bCFss8_3F809kE-oLDa2oo/w640-h396/P1011240.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you guess what this is?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Returning from one of my walks, I saw this reflection of the sky</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the back windscreen of a parked car.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked the surreal quality of the seemingly 'floating' windscreen wiper!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEkmxIK3OpV9dDTlWdR7IwxAM2Qfcdr9lHri6zWXNFINGFfX500LKMdo3r0zCrEA1BWhBpFjyWeZiSmE_7fBvmDDIqndzOrmxXD1ezwyeqS9yc8JTdy_x4BQaUt8mTQI7InOclEI00RTgbES4psr5n2z2dldlaj6BDBltRhBqByJ_LgWGBfQ6WZKV/s2263/P1011344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="2263" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEkmxIK3OpV9dDTlWdR7IwxAM2Qfcdr9lHri6zWXNFINGFfX500LKMdo3r0zCrEA1BWhBpFjyWeZiSmE_7fBvmDDIqndzOrmxXD1ezwyeqS9yc8JTdy_x4BQaUt8mTQI7InOclEI00RTgbES4psr5n2z2dldlaj6BDBltRhBqByJ_LgWGBfQ6WZKV/w640-h602/P1011344.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There has been a lot of crochet during the months of July and August</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mostly smaller items and in cotton because of the heat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a bunting I made to hang up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was really fun to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPf43zTjmxRP63bYACxYQQWxLA7dRcyN2liT4mgNT0YzFOIY46qp123EOY_rgUC2NY_0lnrWY_xrL7dW4dj1k9jzOzL-axoTtd99uadzdT3rFlqEQxFPYYbL9Y5kClnWzP_odum5rolNcoS7bRpXlVA_-oYjLdA8E9Rzu9lG56neWhR5Au-pmlQfM/s2429/P1011021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2429" data-original-width="2401" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPf43zTjmxRP63bYACxYQQWxLA7dRcyN2liT4mgNT0YzFOIY46qp123EOY_rgUC2NY_0lnrWY_xrL7dW4dj1k9jzOzL-axoTtd99uadzdT3rFlqEQxFPYYbL9Y5kClnWzP_odum5rolNcoS7bRpXlVA_-oYjLdA8E9Rzu9lG56neWhR5Au-pmlQfM/w395-h400/P1011021.JPG" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">African Violet Granny Square</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On August 15th, it was Granny Square Day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of the nine that I made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOGG3KeyLK7KzOMEgrTawmKOeMwdkxNwFyHBUnKn08OPkJro5dgRqVtJVBBbAIZZQLeFnbmGusLrt5TRUqrfQtd6eJytem_B1ndz770oChNpXlmgHR9iDzD6t5pMyySbJ0K5nIBfgLDZChodAbh6hEmT0wQoijKtQ2zvgROzGusp5_ABAJ2L5nSll/s5472/P1010982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOGG3KeyLK7KzOMEgrTawmKOeMwdkxNwFyHBUnKn08OPkJro5dgRqVtJVBBbAIZZQLeFnbmGusLrt5TRUqrfQtd6eJytem_B1ndz770oChNpXlmgHR9iDzD6t5pMyySbJ0K5nIBfgLDZChodAbh6hEmT0wQoijKtQ2zvgROzGusp5_ABAJ2L5nSll/w640-h426/P1010982.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year, I discovered iced coffee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It made a delicious refreshing drink after lunch instead of a small, hot espresso!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The days are getting a little cooler now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this week, our temperatures are around 25 - 26C</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is a great improvement from 33-36C that we had in the heat of the summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to take my walks very early in the mornings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then I pulled down the blinds to stop the beating sun from overheating my apartment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a ventilator (fan) in each room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and sometimes it was necessary to have it switched on at night to be able to sleep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I am beginning to enjoy the cooler days and especially the cooler nights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have lots of photos from the summer and my favourites will find their way onto my blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a feeling that there may be weekly blog entries for quite a while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEIvwnp6o577HLnOi6jWzBLiCdquMtHGVpBRDpjgxlGJzL0t-KLLEucL1X70dZ84Joz9DX5E9YL4ybDTx9CK0DeQhK6OKHZ04c9Vio_orBbzztqrIowv4IFvfTcAnMLd4QqaX50E84VCpiBvkqhSOs2P8IS9QzlLKTIavQ_sM1oCdxQcHllS9cqqu/s4097/_DSF0422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2693" data-original-width="4097" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEIvwnp6o577HLnOi6jWzBLiCdquMtHGVpBRDpjgxlGJzL0t-KLLEucL1X70dZ84Joz9DX5E9YL4ybDTx9CK0DeQhK6OKHZ04c9Vio_orBbzztqrIowv4IFvfTcAnMLd4QqaX50E84VCpiBvkqhSOs2P8IS9QzlLKTIavQ_sM1oCdxQcHllS9cqqu/w640-h419/_DSF0422.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each dawn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is a new beginning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we can start anew</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tiny crescent moon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">leant back and smiled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in hues of pink and blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-75074862130100516582022-06-30T20:17:00.004+02:002022-07-01T05:26:59.075+02:00Early Morning Walks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ7bVwTIxyChoR2Z8_Coda_gKREhiJd1r9vxwbWLNcSPnlBqdd4w20BDppKu-Gj4I16Wxw-4VFbnFDdbp_bT1eY7UEM_48yr1047P-_kjDYpAMkAyv83aWdLyFLEWgsMcKLP_uvdSyJFQcMOpAuTZvbrvhwhe3miKzW-Hh3PRFY68vzED2GcCOs6b/s4896/_DSF9250.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQ7bVwTIxyChoR2Z8_Coda_gKREhiJd1r9vxwbWLNcSPnlBqdd4w20BDppKu-Gj4I16Wxw-4VFbnFDdbp_bT1eY7UEM_48yr1047P-_kjDYpAMkAyv83aWdLyFLEWgsMcKLP_uvdSyJFQcMOpAuTZvbrvhwhe3miKzW-Hh3PRFY68vzED2GcCOs6b/w640-h426/_DSF9250.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During our heatwave, with temperatures reaching 32C,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been doing my walks very early in the morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes leaving home as early as 5.30 am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of my outings have taken me to one or other of the parks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did love these bright pink Hollyhocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvv7MrqZ4lkIgSJIC4unG-_3nUYi85WVnldvNrN5mOAmRjREuc6Su3DsVBBCbngtFp678PmkEM7m5x_s06K3mbs3dEcqZ0FXomAarKPtN2CFZwMhCoeFODmmFy9HEEGEGqlC2UMTNSh4OUwXy4TfgsgumOghkyJBrqzvnz9k-65zSW3eGF26sE1dy/s2740/_DSF9245.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2495" data-original-width="2740" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvv7MrqZ4lkIgSJIC4unG-_3nUYi85WVnldvNrN5mOAmRjREuc6Su3DsVBBCbngtFp678PmkEM7m5x_s06K3mbs3dEcqZ0FXomAarKPtN2CFZwMhCoeFODmmFy9HEEGEGqlC2UMTNSh4OUwXy4TfgsgumOghkyJBrqzvnz9k-65zSW3eGF26sE1dy/w640-h582/_DSF9245.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bees love them too</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-A6i77ChspjiTbzx64xMtVlXKDd-aHaz9EJmO1slyhsQfv88hkllfHKxjLIFJS10HnBNIu0y3wdUaid8pwkNwSuoL5m8eeYE8LwnVvMLCdkNISH1CltWUgGl26RpuspcOUf-MEVhpt8B0ZFlQk5JRK-Etdk847zdf15THWK4PW4loIVUkQOHh8Vo/s4728/_DSF9338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3150" data-original-width="4728" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-A6i77ChspjiTbzx64xMtVlXKDd-aHaz9EJmO1slyhsQfv88hkllfHKxjLIFJS10HnBNIu0y3wdUaid8pwkNwSuoL5m8eeYE8LwnVvMLCdkNISH1CltWUgGl26RpuspcOUf-MEVhpt8B0ZFlQk5JRK-Etdk847zdf15THWK4PW4loIVUkQOHh8Vo/w640-h426/_DSF9338.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often go down to the bigger park as I love the tall trees there</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the little pond with a bench right next to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the very early morning sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuQpsaFJq48cjQfAWyFYA3u2KnIAbpsYflXgrAKRubQKOZMFYqIEW9DYYa988IgY-x8HdyVE3E0ew9K4sVsM8L_w7RvOg0oKpIyyPsfB9Pn7ADNHrUXLAQNzRIlq2YKWXBJLe1fY3mED7bS2DJExAG2_O2kzFe-9xacKFF0aJepoK0TJbGCSeZJQg/s4781/_DSF9434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="4781" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuQpsaFJq48cjQfAWyFYA3u2KnIAbpsYflXgrAKRubQKOZMFYqIEW9DYYa988IgY-x8HdyVE3E0ew9K4sVsM8L_w7RvOg0oKpIyyPsfB9Pn7ADNHrUXLAQNzRIlq2YKWXBJLe1fY3mED7bS2DJExAG2_O2kzFe-9xacKFF0aJepoK0TJbGCSeZJQg/w640-h436/_DSF9434.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another entrance and I really appreciate the shade of those beech trees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The path is still wet as it rained in the night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8-xI-S8R6nHIq9Jp2QkKu7C3krywtJRVPP64TbHwGfgR5C59Cm7ql4_Of-rNUsbrUepe9v7hTGSD033vL4w1gmaLCUSZ0w_iS2KKZLRado1l4CBPJbCYRDbYCYxcoD444DXJfkvHrTxEmZalr9dbJdXr-NBnB3U1NnxuHnTBF6mU-sob9liGkm0u/s4896/_DSF9436.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8-xI-S8R6nHIq9Jp2QkKu7C3krywtJRVPP64TbHwGfgR5C59Cm7ql4_Of-rNUsbrUepe9v7hTGSD033vL4w1gmaLCUSZ0w_iS2KKZLRado1l4CBPJbCYRDbYCYxcoD444DXJfkvHrTxEmZalr9dbJdXr-NBnB3U1NnxuHnTBF6mU-sob9liGkm0u/w640-h426/_DSF9436.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you just love being surrounded by greenery?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8K_mib4ImHKPY8T9O4jRYrZKzczs6GgNdeEtDjjZB7oNrOPwNc5ieth4cw59dkfWeQATnYUhXTMnZrr4VnoAg9R7z70ZFZDEifIKcFUmPt4hBd62o1CTxYGLAI5iorKCSjDnzR7B-QCTMvLYEf7drBq3TSSG6u-oN3yr-t6fIHFwLUhKK7ZRRrqz/s4896/_DSF9559.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8K_mib4ImHKPY8T9O4jRYrZKzczs6GgNdeEtDjjZB7oNrOPwNc5ieth4cw59dkfWeQATnYUhXTMnZrr4VnoAg9R7z70ZFZDEifIKcFUmPt4hBd62o1CTxYGLAI5iorKCSjDnzR7B-QCTMvLYEf7drBq3TSSG6u-oN3yr-t6fIHFwLUhKK7ZRRrqz/w640-h426/_DSF9559.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took this photo this morning around 7 am, just as the sun rose high enough</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to filter between the trees and illuminate the grass.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipE8cC0n729_Qmdsm-jBAoWPcX1zgwJaOG4zeT2da71utWLbp5PLHTbgTA1Ulj2FzRQdb3WTenjcOZfu2E_1eSbwX6WrM6Baxi0bXAccDA6XNwbxG2yGNFDjGQBbBcF3TGwcqoGfu6Z1j88LTMDONwBwU9qsd9q8idyWkfa2fVacTAfwzO3BmRZV5T/s4896/_DSF9142.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipE8cC0n729_Qmdsm-jBAoWPcX1zgwJaOG4zeT2da71utWLbp5PLHTbgTA1Ulj2FzRQdb3WTenjcOZfu2E_1eSbwX6WrM6Baxi0bXAccDA6XNwbxG2yGNFDjGQBbBcF3TGwcqoGfu6Z1j88LTMDONwBwU9qsd9q8idyWkfa2fVacTAfwzO3BmRZV5T/w640-h426/_DSF9142.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are beautiful flower beds of hydrangea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiqamdSvX5AvZezW3Jwr_yRb1N5nGjJ0Ft6JpAycZf4nrTmD2xqI7WLSFzI3pjr3j5SXkP3lSO8lcoEaOoiLrQo35R48nUfkxTlxWP9sbOy7-y3_YdtNVKGSvHysMMP7X87lMeY7pNX30MPvbV9CRW6cim6gc5Aa9p4VZ0bZ0herpOkMEBSxK8_lo/s4896/_DSF9144.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiqamdSvX5AvZezW3Jwr_yRb1N5nGjJ0Ft6JpAycZf4nrTmD2xqI7WLSFzI3pjr3j5SXkP3lSO8lcoEaOoiLrQo35R48nUfkxTlxWP9sbOy7-y3_YdtNVKGSvHysMMP7X87lMeY7pNX30MPvbV9CRW6cim6gc5Aa9p4VZ0bZ0herpOkMEBSxK8_lo/w640-h426/_DSF9144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both dark and lighter pink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjl63x4Cbaey-UBMSYHXqg2UWIRNr04zU1VDys0LuGi2VG-NnThjKQ_TEV-WTPGV4EC7MsJmW2uUvdqse_iI9zDvpybYrFexMuF9HK4RHYFRUQ_-RWh9NZZBNh1fMgwDNTr3QGM7lwXOWcvQ8NKZrhRG0nFLaOebgIspD3Dnl1N0qxLdyvsznC_p7/s4896/_DSF9403.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjl63x4Cbaey-UBMSYHXqg2UWIRNr04zU1VDys0LuGi2VG-NnThjKQ_TEV-WTPGV4EC7MsJmW2uUvdqse_iI9zDvpybYrFexMuF9HK4RHYFRUQ_-RWh9NZZBNh1fMgwDNTr3QGM7lwXOWcvQ8NKZrhRG0nFLaOebgIspD3Dnl1N0qxLdyvsznC_p7/w640-h426/_DSF9403.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the little pond and you can see the bench on which I sat to have my picnic breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOnQXNrFs2LNg2EYWNxWl2ZQXFa-wwbxvXzPu8qfhLxaktWp4R_eRpn0ZNuELsRoUpW_ckSBWTEAzAdrTSvvQL7TyOA3gVEX7vuULsAu5v-AZI5uGDJIpA9XJ4QtqdzF1wpyLBUj4UP3pIwyex6p8jibQ3YJJePtPms2QQuAWF0eEAg-l-wqvQkx0/s4896/_DSF9413.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOnQXNrFs2LNg2EYWNxWl2ZQXFa-wwbxvXzPu8qfhLxaktWp4R_eRpn0ZNuELsRoUpW_ckSBWTEAzAdrTSvvQL7TyOA3gVEX7vuULsAu5v-AZI5uGDJIpA9XJ4QtqdzF1wpyLBUj4UP3pIwyex6p8jibQ3YJJePtPms2QQuAWF0eEAg-l-wqvQkx0/w640-h426/_DSF9413.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are lily pads and lots of waterlily buds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJOtgjX3bSr33RYFdhEHggXwcbT1CoEQbcdrtPNvMRV4tgK4_WRF7DVu4tjW8-u2LzsCKR6Zg77hiDtEaXMsFxzj40IJe5eQv8BhorQeroHkmVSTmfN2pxuK3BBwPHp65yQ3-bPM-SPeq4aNXs1z68ihXNcDDDBUdBO7rvVUfZ5FCSv0BkG5w_TlK/s4054/_DSF9486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="4054" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJOtgjX3bSr33RYFdhEHggXwcbT1CoEQbcdrtPNvMRV4tgK4_WRF7DVu4tjW8-u2LzsCKR6Zg77hiDtEaXMsFxzj40IJe5eQv8BhorQeroHkmVSTmfN2pxuK3BBwPHp65yQ3-bPM-SPeq4aNXs1z68ihXNcDDDBUdBO7rvVUfZ5FCSv0BkG5w_TlK/w640-h426/_DSF9486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Agapanthus flowers are starting to open</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">against a bubbly green and blue bokeh in the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXO-0RGbUn7pGxQP9t9ZfPfRq2GdlOne4iIu8npQSBpBBj8iM3l0H6xYuICeT4ZUVYIF2-ZfzqFPXQKYWbCoTVfWag5hvGE5137Yc3e24kQUt3du8WOcoTQnbicMX0bLdHw9l9MW-EQr3nxN3DY1xCQFcjHUeBdGoykZN8pDOYVHXwOf_2h49J5Ys/s4720/_DSF9269.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3146" data-original-width="4720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXO-0RGbUn7pGxQP9t9ZfPfRq2GdlOne4iIu8npQSBpBBj8iM3l0H6xYuICeT4ZUVYIF2-ZfzqFPXQKYWbCoTVfWag5hvGE5137Yc3e24kQUt3du8WOcoTQnbicMX0bLdHw9l9MW-EQr3nxN3DY1xCQFcjHUeBdGoykZN8pDOYVHXwOf_2h49J5Ys/w640-h426/_DSF9269.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One morning, I sat by the fountain and a tiny robin perched on the lower part.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see him on the left in front of the pink hydrangeas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the photo to see all images in a larger size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k3LxJ9w3Gil-iHNF4DxKvr_RWRIXGYAg7-5iAJkfn6lMwjYeo5mLSSiXfjRZidecG4ApsySMv01OoLZ_Sronsm7CwUYqzZyRfHmxhQSEUBH3EXwWEnbbKOPpIGmXD5WXXWQQWfhi4O9wJ2u2x-ZknVbdPMPE7GqguCa1MbOr35pfVGwx9QVC1uaC/s3797/P1180157.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2998" data-original-width="3797" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k3LxJ9w3Gil-iHNF4DxKvr_RWRIXGYAg7-5iAJkfn6lMwjYeo5mLSSiXfjRZidecG4ApsySMv01OoLZ_Sronsm7CwUYqzZyRfHmxhQSEUBH3EXwWEnbbKOPpIGmXD5WXXWQQWfhi4O9wJ2u2x-ZknVbdPMPE7GqguCa1MbOr35pfVGwx9QVC1uaC/w640-h506/P1180157.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One morning, I met a friend in the nearby lakeside town of Morges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to take the train to get there and I left home at 6 am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to be there before 7 am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We sat at a lakeside terrace with this lovely view to have breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so hot that particular day, that we walked in shady spots </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and finished up on on a bench in the shade to eat a water ice and drink water!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmdO8Clmi-11DFFH7MDTnLp6xcbE19ONA3Pi0gpGMBnKDYUhdyhj1dvZYa0lkXa5CuFffh8GkqAJ0sZk9KxzIuKly8IMhJ3MGrv48ZWvb6CVWTtp-6SmhBHFsAtQzmAZRT56r7noTOPSfmgjX5jLkQzepFLDDPdI-zAXVph1V6IMpVMuH4kyEvrP7/s4576/_DSF9534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="4576" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmdO8Clmi-11DFFH7MDTnLp6xcbE19ONA3Pi0gpGMBnKDYUhdyhj1dvZYa0lkXa5CuFffh8GkqAJ0sZk9KxzIuKly8IMhJ3MGrv48ZWvb6CVWTtp-6SmhBHFsAtQzmAZRT56r7noTOPSfmgjX5jLkQzepFLDDPdI-zAXVph1V6IMpVMuH4kyEvrP7/w640-h376/_DSF9534.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two more delicate Agapanthus looking fresh and summery against a house</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with closed shutters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtCwb2jGag7FsONOEzXF0FCLkUeL_XKd_PzypFzR81jPb5R2vegJ0ANRbyoXcXO_p37jiCvJkfgJpPsjzBCvMRhY9J27Zbuq4a91QgkNWXX3lNMdBRXDcrsP-jVjRN_ZnnW0OVWRJfAzl-0KM7hRUM7iLQUvepFJCOs5zfYsnwQepizgPF_84SVGA/s8000/Balcony%20flowers%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtCwb2jGag7FsONOEzXF0FCLkUeL_XKd_PzypFzR81jPb5R2vegJ0ANRbyoXcXO_p37jiCvJkfgJpPsjzBCvMRhY9J27Zbuq4a91QgkNWXX3lNMdBRXDcrsP-jVjRN_ZnnW0OVWRJfAzl-0KM7hRUM7iLQUvepFJCOs5zfYsnwQepizgPF_84SVGA/w640-h640/Balcony%20flowers%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A collage of the flowers blooming on my balcony garden right now_</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Geraniums, Carnations, Begonias, Zurfinia (in the middle) and yellow daisies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeAYI_lxKwpiBDqxmPAjY0RQ7d5KBWacaryAJ27RtC8wXqVieEJ0tF_ACcyON1AdIWl9eDuV7h2sTb8gqnPzaBgVug9xO2NoW82hEFiXTR7lF_epHRXame41Uhl2dXNWzne03vMc3Zk9FVxz4UXUQv5853JPQChD-F9qOkXtCdqy_PpidkSGCRWfM/s6002/DSCF9125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6002" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeAYI_lxKwpiBDqxmPAjY0RQ7d5KBWacaryAJ27RtC8wXqVieEJ0tF_ACcyON1AdIWl9eDuV7h2sTb8gqnPzaBgVug9xO2NoW82hEFiXTR7lF_epHRXame41Uhl2dXNWzne03vMc3Zk9FVxz4UXUQv5853JPQChD-F9qOkXtCdqy_PpidkSGCRWfM/w640-h444/DSCF9125.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Begonias on their own with the greenery from a big tree to the right of my balcony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oLSijCISEFyIeoPDVNV9zFjrcEt2-3GMBoYOYMDqaKfHOy62CtjuYDY9Y1xC6Zvl4vG9rQFMPcTZwdvT3trOOpSRueIGowLpI9yy8GueqYdVOlXkoKrhwZ1YX9Th2iz9CiGuPM9TxUqeEfCT3zwqhy8cCeMYL-iX-qJawy_HH_6AOuE8caYdanbu/s3039/P1180103.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="3039" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oLSijCISEFyIeoPDVNV9zFjrcEt2-3GMBoYOYMDqaKfHOy62CtjuYDY9Y1xC6Zvl4vG9rQFMPcTZwdvT3trOOpSRueIGowLpI9yy8GueqYdVOlXkoKrhwZ1YX9Th2iz9CiGuPM9TxUqeEfCT3zwqhy8cCeMYL-iX-qJawy_HH_6AOuE8caYdanbu/w640-h536/P1180103.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My homegrown strawberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which were small but delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NgAJJHWj_t4QM8wb6iTIE_FrOcES_-HaxZdBDhrxQuGzaYkttrWkJHqinmK2S4PZ0cHaazYOrvlJFygB6aOkpKnHbGbALJ3tvNjJmzlc7sVjCA1arJJBwhJ3GJtawJzkZLxq138kdIeDxH_LOod2YhGVMswwKMNqpGgrYMqIpU2E1LwgBEI2ixxs/s8000/Gaillardia%20collage%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NgAJJHWj_t4QM8wb6iTIE_FrOcES_-HaxZdBDhrxQuGzaYkttrWkJHqinmK2S4PZ0cHaazYOrvlJFygB6aOkpKnHbGbALJ3tvNjJmzlc7sVjCA1arJJBwhJ3GJtawJzkZLxq138kdIeDxH_LOod2YhGVMswwKMNqpGgrYMqIpU2E1LwgBEI2ixxs/w640-h640/Gaillardia%20collage%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Gaillardia flowers as they develop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are just in front of the kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQEuf4b0buCwkmNopl7RfOBKzgOwwq01InCHq86YW41Bwo2yAdhKyc4bkceq03H-jt4txjjs6mSS9odRdA-SnBjbFdhucy3q0zO7kMGedpamII1_15scL-V3HCE0uwWHLptr6RrpkSH3Tw0FraIEtvVqEX5E3dvmdZr_r6-PTqWsF2lJp2VnVcBFr/s8000/collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQEuf4b0buCwkmNopl7RfOBKzgOwwq01InCHq86YW41Bwo2yAdhKyc4bkceq03H-jt4txjjs6mSS9odRdA-SnBjbFdhucy3q0zO7kMGedpamII1_15scL-V3HCE0uwWHLptr6RrpkSH3Tw0FraIEtvVqEX5E3dvmdZr_r6-PTqWsF2lJp2VnVcBFr/w640-h640/collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for crochet, I made a sunflower granny square and then a second one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to make a little shoulder bag which is useful for my mobile phone, keys and a small purse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">when I go out locally with my camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLaY87aVXEDPnGtZWv59Af0HXGSBkmaDq__UNYbph7FXy4ekcYer81LyDgWqdDsggF_dzChTYp4B0GqfSifiO7nzqwyXxO4u6qAfm9taWl6kUZ0yA5w2ONku29_2jVgB3KURaZmkvw1ozD31-eWp7V7CJ3we1SOV0qYse7RarCuFlMuEUTwZi4KUj/s8000/Eyelet%20Ripple%20Blanket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLaY87aVXEDPnGtZWv59Af0HXGSBkmaDq__UNYbph7FXy4ekcYer81LyDgWqdDsggF_dzChTYp4B0GqfSifiO7nzqwyXxO4u6qAfm9taWl6kUZ0yA5w2ONku29_2jVgB3KURaZmkvw1ozD31-eWp7V7CJ3we1SOV0qYse7RarCuFlMuEUTwZi4KUj/w640-h640/Eyelet%20Ripple%20Blanket.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also started a new project in the form of a ripple throw in fresh colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I crochet less when it's hot, but even a row or two helps the projects move forward.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you have been enjoying this month of June.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's lovely to have the longer days, but I prefer it when it isn't too hot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite temperatures are between 20 and 24C.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about yours?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-14118539697792799602022-06-12T17:24:00.044+02:002022-06-12T21:30:40.849+02:00The Month of Roses<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDxrNpKXtCiCKVkIrkByfOAUcscie1N8Z18heEf2ds3h7LdGFgwAUzCTOJO9P93-Z4b5YwjP1GtRNbL8F2lzw6l7zsidMHZN0yD33CmMdgcuHZG9oS7QXGSRtwJSaoy-rea5Qs7Wo-hB0TZ5objcgkOEsr0onjcwzS69mYuhKu1R3-HWqt-dKqAMw/s3975/_DSF9107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3263" data-original-width="3975" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDxrNpKXtCiCKVkIrkByfOAUcscie1N8Z18heEf2ds3h7LdGFgwAUzCTOJO9P93-Z4b5YwjP1GtRNbL8F2lzw6l7zsidMHZN0yD33CmMdgcuHZG9oS7QXGSRtwJSaoy-rea5Qs7Wo-hB0TZ5objcgkOEsr0onjcwzS69mYuhKu1R3-HWqt-dKqAMw/w640-h526/_DSF9107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Down by the lake in Ouchy, there's a really lovely rose garden</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with mostly climbing roses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really liked these single blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJOvvSCG8AqI14-LL85oxlzWGucGL4HewdFsuxR-BDj5J9ve1_MfsG8mJ8YJf8n30h1FeTudJsnDM2jn8iGAfxSmhphdc55ceVgy_m42xW4hofSZj8-9k47xJyjevfO4QpzyLNFhcUg2xSNh_faBecf_27mlw-VEHtHv9c3T_nvipCEWv2_CCIVwj/s3709/_DSF8960.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2735" data-original-width="3709" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJOvvSCG8AqI14-LL85oxlzWGucGL4HewdFsuxR-BDj5J9ve1_MfsG8mJ8YJf8n30h1FeTudJsnDM2jn8iGAfxSmhphdc55ceVgy_m42xW4hofSZj8-9k47xJyjevfO4QpzyLNFhcUg2xSNh_faBecf_27mlw-VEHtHv9c3T_nvipCEWv2_CCIVwj/w640-h472/_DSF8960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lovely layers of petals in this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYpY5DnE_a_cwqE_nIU0bDkUGNrfGbl6Byzh08qDJlubLZnd-7UXseUFOjNFqCpWWZvn9a2aLEY2z4WQQbsW03DXRjhCebstwpo6MgHCUALC7Avl1a3JeKdB0d0IWHw3TWmYWCdyuOO-W3fGxHEQPGJKS0V9-OjtqjejImDnJ2f-o5M-iIhm45w-a/s4261/_DSF8944.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4261" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYpY5DnE_a_cwqE_nIU0bDkUGNrfGbl6Byzh08qDJlubLZnd-7UXseUFOjNFqCpWWZvn9a2aLEY2z4WQQbsW03DXRjhCebstwpo6MgHCUALC7Avl1a3JeKdB0d0IWHw3TWmYWCdyuOO-W3fGxHEQPGJKS0V9-OjtqjejImDnJ2f-o5M-iIhm45w-a/w640-h490/_DSF8944.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a beautiful rich orange colour and petals full of curves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetbntNqpNh6vYpr36Gz1bwZnh8QyE2rlFgoDaHuYen-_6P4bow7auk4Qfu2QgyfdUSvzdp6PMIML1fqK_LiQSugEw08Nn9zVSqhLRh2yfdnlBduspQyfEVtAGqoJwXtoLo5lHxZNUpdy0LZU0If9f1Y2LLtUreVu8SqPlPG6IUwJrWOvqEtyciTe1/s4307/_DSF9017.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4307" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetbntNqpNh6vYpr36Gz1bwZnh8QyE2rlFgoDaHuYen-_6P4bow7auk4Qfu2QgyfdUSvzdp6PMIML1fqK_LiQSugEw08Nn9zVSqhLRh2yfdnlBduspQyfEVtAGqoJwXtoLo5lHxZNUpdy0LZU0If9f1Y2LLtUreVu8SqPlPG6IUwJrWOvqEtyciTe1/w640-h484/_DSF9017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another rose from the same plant but with a touch more pink in the petals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colour changes as the flowers mature.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOMnqcHLpZvF1cuStm5KtIumZrQiZH_9Y2yBjOaOAZobkYfSRt6kNV0A-Svx14XqCAa51demjO5CYygSnDM25cCXPW_pogXl0WyJ9MR9OWwDbGgYMuapfPcXgXvIpZXq7qA0RI8X_PB_UgLn75WxwyQSjD-U-t4VTa3j7QAbCoN-5VRKPfguZyyfp/s4577/_DSF9021.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4577" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOMnqcHLpZvF1cuStm5KtIumZrQiZH_9Y2yBjOaOAZobkYfSRt6kNV0A-Svx14XqCAa51demjO5CYygSnDM25cCXPW_pogXl0WyJ9MR9OWwDbGgYMuapfPcXgXvIpZXq7qA0RI8X_PB_UgLn75WxwyQSjD-U-t4VTa3j7QAbCoN-5VRKPfguZyyfp/w640-h456/_DSF9021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty in yellow and perfumed too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWpmT3l7Bo-TWlGf-PiLu8h-mxUHzmOaKW2BVr8ipa3JdxmdHS0TwLVhDt8PpYgGyEy1D3aJtPchLfS6QRCcy7rNEU4-wVKTljFgCNmTVPgqHesc2OfJyVSTeBxoSgun0R9YAMSNGuHkI4BUGMh52B6X7FKgUgQhXddkuilU_dpcX9YHzLD6b2oZK/s4896/_DSF9102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWpmT3l7Bo-TWlGf-PiLu8h-mxUHzmOaKW2BVr8ipa3JdxmdHS0TwLVhDt8PpYgGyEy1D3aJtPchLfS6QRCcy7rNEU4-wVKTljFgCNmTVPgqHesc2OfJyVSTeBxoSgun0R9YAMSNGuHkI4BUGMh52B6X7FKgUgQhXddkuilU_dpcX9YHzLD6b2oZK/w640-h426/_DSF9102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cascading pink roses with a little visitor in the central flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjxfH4AYEvw8DM5GS-G83WFOwv4n90HYbgaXqbQyu3l0wHe1xPiitadatGLupKWwIOUIrnDmAr44kF75nAK_HyHUUzReUqAZjUR9q8tLpTr9LJk33ilRVhep47g72oQOUUMGCWLE7s12ca5aPcLuWztmJkm6ClnqcscqAi1ICcfFk3aSVdq15Mfh2/s4896/_DSF9106.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjxfH4AYEvw8DM5GS-G83WFOwv4n90HYbgaXqbQyu3l0wHe1xPiitadatGLupKWwIOUIrnDmAr44kF75nAK_HyHUUzReUqAZjUR9q8tLpTr9LJk33ilRVhep47g72oQOUUMGCWLE7s12ca5aPcLuWztmJkm6ClnqcscqAi1ICcfFk3aSVdq15Mfh2/w640-h426/_DSF9106.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A touch of apricot against the blue sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">The single roses have their charm like this delicate yellow one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsvM1lXD1ZVN_bHcSruXvFMW1hu6i4kDQbq195I8PWqHI01NAE9agyROtSveShCaVTAWJT4PzdU6nDxn8vApUHRvVcghKVi9HsLjAlh40KHH30s3N8VA2m8Nq8REjVygxaKyyUIu61ik2PpsNuzHsTQr6TiEGsxyf9Yp7MKSMu5e8zU68t8KLZSD6/s3804/_DSF8963.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="3804" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsvM1lXD1ZVN_bHcSruXvFMW1hu6i4kDQbq195I8PWqHI01NAE9agyROtSveShCaVTAWJT4PzdU6nDxn8vApUHRvVcghKVi9HsLjAlh40KHH30s3N8VA2m8Nq8REjVygxaKyyUIu61ik2PpsNuzHsTQr6TiEGsxyf9Yp7MKSMu5e8zU68t8KLZSD6/w640-h490/_DSF8963.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and another in pink with a visiting insect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cOs41sOPswXFHSodp3DKyPlZrtC8gk-hVuPLew1Yfw2rLV4U1Q9_HZ13H2H6vfXWdQRjfTvmhMtFmwI3wM8mR29xRgKEKWusBNkzaFZYzpSdwXCLTZ9QZoA4FwNo2Q2mLqN_lleK2iqeATd0ld4HRrRbsBbYFFhcpapKopcdRzsCXlx6PY9lBDhd/s3072/52101332519_f49047096d_3k.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2697" data-original-width="3072" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cOs41sOPswXFHSodp3DKyPlZrtC8gk-hVuPLew1Yfw2rLV4U1Q9_HZ13H2H6vfXWdQRjfTvmhMtFmwI3wM8mR29xRgKEKWusBNkzaFZYzpSdwXCLTZ9QZoA4FwNo2Q2mLqN_lleK2iqeATd0ld4HRrRbsBbYFFhcpapKopcdRzsCXlx6PY9lBDhd/w640-h562/52101332519_f49047096d_3k.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my favourites so far because of all those marvellous petals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXq9nmYsINteIA7SSVlqD_977LeBKALHMOuM_5h403tebjRUAXFLrByDxCBr5mr7YGrK5oScQc5jnCuj6Cdb0hxAqG0MqriTYpS9FcFLrHTtqZVWA3xFqExY19xJvaE6Jo40Uk-4_oRqAKVWOhTmHf27vEtrh3eQv7DDbuCqKupJj3aqcMmy0LM5NH/s4792/_DSF8916.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXq9nmYsINteIA7SSVlqD_977LeBKALHMOuM_5h403tebjRUAXFLrByDxCBr5mr7YGrK5oScQc5jnCuj6Cdb0hxAqG0MqriTYpS9FcFLrHTtqZVWA3xFqExY19xJvaE6Jo40Uk-4_oRqAKVWOhTmHf27vEtrh3eQv7DDbuCqKupJj3aqcMmy0LM5NH/w640-h426/_DSF8916.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day, we took a short train trip to the lakeside town of Montreux</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were still some rhododendrons blooming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the steamboats was passing and I know that I'll soon be tempted to take a little cruise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7Pva6K1JVG6FQcnk0OsBixFtDpIc-FMMCUqB42eO5cfvjHw_Cte5uY7lfl_U53JOa358BfwlK4bA_3hy8REnvDs2pmbe_RFZ7l0cf2aW2-MJAGsS1MWM-UV2N2-BBy0Z1NRGrkR-_DkEoTfsBPgl93aNJzbHp0VXqUwn6Ib9r63P-hcBXr4s2dXn/s4892/_DSF8882.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3117" data-original-width="4892" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7Pva6K1JVG6FQcnk0OsBixFtDpIc-FMMCUqB42eO5cfvjHw_Cte5uY7lfl_U53JOa358BfwlK4bA_3hy8REnvDs2pmbe_RFZ7l0cf2aW2-MJAGsS1MWM-UV2N2-BBy0Z1NRGrkR-_DkEoTfsBPgl93aNJzbHp0VXqUwn6Ib9r63P-hcBXr4s2dXn/w640-h408/_DSF8882.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've put up a photo of this modern hanging art before, but I love framing part of the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">landscape in the circle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pbMkIvGchmVpRKpW6221I4ua3R466Vg3qSjwSd-oPIJkhrprUz23Ds3hGnVM3taPU_wwwPwqFhDA4aTfZo4fhDXSPtXVO-i4MEWSlScUg3oO20ehtSb1VNiZojVLt8sIqLlYpAwlKNYjAdXQ5uFwXzVyvplAFXqNkePe0p01MmSOR8b_DICHaphc/s3917/_DSF8893.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2797" data-original-width="3917" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pbMkIvGchmVpRKpW6221I4ua3R466Vg3qSjwSd-oPIJkhrprUz23Ds3hGnVM3taPU_wwwPwqFhDA4aTfZo4fhDXSPtXVO-i4MEWSlScUg3oO20ehtSb1VNiZojVLt8sIqLlYpAwlKNYjAdXQ5uFwXzVyvplAFXqNkePe0p01MmSOR8b_DICHaphc/w640-h458/_DSF8893.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A swan couple were obviously intent on becoming a couple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiaTHhmjbfpzdUGBR_lwrGjVDceTpSpaocNxTa6EQkjae6FMZ2kMHK4-fUpeQb9kd-hMIiFBVqsJROG0c-_DXSUSyIW10teq7opmluxFpDwpFO2Wnzx7xX-Av3_j1Uvg2TvRFtunHWsdu69kmSkNRO-BcbYnGNhTUQEtNYLVKuKuY2wecx91P7G_5/s4009/_DSF8894.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2276" data-original-width="4009" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiaTHhmjbfpzdUGBR_lwrGjVDceTpSpaocNxTa6EQkjae6FMZ2kMHK4-fUpeQb9kd-hMIiFBVqsJROG0c-_DXSUSyIW10teq7opmluxFpDwpFO2Wnzx7xX-Av3_j1Uvg2TvRFtunHWsdu69kmSkNRO-BcbYnGNhTUQEtNYLVKuKuY2wecx91P7G_5/w640-h364/_DSF8894.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as they swam back and forth and around in circles in an aquatic dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQHMsVr7C2ThYAv2Sxqf0aKOwQ3QkyeeDWuOvopB0Hh_qdy20KEkcFnSLDWilxMARSm-WJR6A7oY2tCKLa8wNvWAbfd-l5GxQOd0jKV8jg2Xwq2w5imHpTWZ4CIejrlFlTjnz-16yDQnE4pQvxjOqxF4hN8D_mBHupYbaLW4WCCWUgbeCu-8T6Vdv/s4506/_DSF8902.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3056" data-original-width="4506" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQHMsVr7C2ThYAv2Sxqf0aKOwQ3QkyeeDWuOvopB0Hh_qdy20KEkcFnSLDWilxMARSm-WJR6A7oY2tCKLa8wNvWAbfd-l5GxQOd0jKV8jg2Xwq2w5imHpTWZ4CIejrlFlTjnz-16yDQnE4pQvxjOqxF4hN8D_mBHupYbaLW4WCCWUgbeCu-8T6Vdv/w640-h434/_DSF8902.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The steamboat and the mountains on the French side of the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHxsQxw6P010feVYBT59llq0S-I5rWgeo6lLVXFhKvfSm4l7XQ442w2dOKVLN8_sxvYBqn9XEQDDbCHfUhvXm62JfGQCX9Nk7OqnVTjIrL0mJDgNExMFx_9XT_0zWjzhIW8tCPxQABT5BjZIzGdiKSrkIy1OqxzUnwQ582DBkOt9FclXLGB3K5bhv/s4896/_DSF8919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHxsQxw6P010feVYBT59llq0S-I5rWgeo6lLVXFhKvfSm4l7XQ442w2dOKVLN8_sxvYBqn9XEQDDbCHfUhvXm62JfGQCX9Nk7OqnVTjIrL0mJDgNExMFx_9XT_0zWjzhIW8tCPxQABT5BjZIzGdiKSrkIy1OqxzUnwQ582DBkOt9FclXLGB3K5bhv/w640-h426/_DSF8919.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a delicious lunch on an outside terrace overlooking the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The yellow parasols were most welcome on a hot day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMza1MoOaKEvaZjVcn-hDxxjKXalPjzA8vIqdSOM5GQBy2n-QRhqye1Dicti1WysIQugk8yhZ7IumN19HkaXe5YenBLtbhxUhrnb0OOnNiMun3R54tDN0REFpakQSNVpo9Qg64RWkCJW-ZQAoRtq4nQpak-RGeen4VkXZU33AMmHNH3Oxaui4jfI_I/s3256/P1180093.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2865" data-original-width="3256" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMza1MoOaKEvaZjVcn-hDxxjKXalPjzA8vIqdSOM5GQBy2n-QRhqye1Dicti1WysIQugk8yhZ7IumN19HkaXe5YenBLtbhxUhrnb0OOnNiMun3R54tDN0REFpakQSNVpo9Qg64RWkCJW-ZQAoRtq4nQpak-RGeen4VkXZU33AMmHNH3Oxaui4jfI_I/w640-h564/P1180093.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been adding rows to the Birthday Rainbow Blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last time I showed the nine central squares, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this photo shows the second row and the start of the third row of smaller granny squares.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtM3ADJQz9u4m32MtNq-yx8eqjtIlG_B8m7WNl2x3r4S_JY1mUMynx0pD9eVxoKCE8AEwp7mclAXnhhv6AhieNSNFu6UERslX5vCDqXanTBSDbHq6yi6bhSt_30xY_ZiTOvj7DuNVawTx6yxXvMve9AfCwWGXujuSznJULNhP2-xrgT7JpcHxC4Su/s3998/P1180131.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Here it is almost finished with just a couple of rounds more to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you like roses as much as I do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've shown so many here as this blog is also for me to look back on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and remember all the wonderful things I see each month of the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm85wumt_IAaPNiEWIfpXKqtUUmb2-RRB0WxEwQjlJ1kXZk7F5HucC0NwhQ3swEKELOI9wMSrdM2D16qa5HuQJpn52ci7-dmqGuB3ySQAZBMqO4If_sD5oF04pN_Bi5yPHsWw1e4ANa5j7TwHPI_DK8GM1TcOYg_tgYjVETduSfJ7afIdlX5Ay17dP/s4896/_DSF9139.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm85wumt_IAaPNiEWIfpXKqtUUmb2-RRB0WxEwQjlJ1kXZk7F5HucC0NwhQ3swEKELOI9wMSrdM2D16qa5HuQJpn52ci7-dmqGuB3ySQAZBMqO4If_sD5oF04pN_Bi5yPHsWw1e4ANa5j7TwHPI_DK8GM1TcOYg_tgYjVETduSfJ7afIdlX5Ay17dP/w640-h426/_DSF9139.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bee Happy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With a joyful music clip to listen to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just click on the words below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWXUWepSak4">"Don't worry, be happy."</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Here's a little song I wrote</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You might want to sing it note for note</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't worry, be happy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In every life we have some trouble</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But when you worry, you make it double</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't worry, be happy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't worry, be happy now!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">written by Bobby McFerrin, American folk and jazz artist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On this joyful note, I wish you a beautiful month of June.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's getting pretty hot here - around 30C at the hottest time of the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best time for walks is in the early mornings and after supper when the day has cooled off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-44069865653079756752022-05-31T23:20:00.031+02:002022-06-04T14:51:39.341+02:00Goodbye May!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlhXx1zDSdzPRldNEvQVnKCr_aWo0UUR2kkW_kX7uXYpsbpPkgfv17W3s2YCmlJqdsad3sE6MU-2MGcgxgqpjfqelMfWsn9bkHk0wSJmCuLL3IWTU5IW3eYPEwMPflSbYxV3LvNtuLnF5L9McPMZ5-MikXfi5W19JiXhxhzYaw8JjmEU7nEGWCzNp/s4894/_DSF8706.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4894" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlhXx1zDSdzPRldNEvQVnKCr_aWo0UUR2kkW_kX7uXYpsbpPkgfv17W3s2YCmlJqdsad3sE6MU-2MGcgxgqpjfqelMfWsn9bkHk0wSJmCuLL3IWTU5IW3eYPEwMPflSbYxV3LvNtuLnF5L9McPMZ5-MikXfi5W19JiXhxhzYaw8JjmEU7nEGWCzNp/w640-h426/_DSF8706.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful Redbud growing very near my neighbourhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't believe how quickly the month of May has gone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every day I wanted to make a new blog entry, but there was always something else</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which seemed to take all my attention.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I'm making a new entry before I go to bed on the last day of the month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXz-uAsx2Quu-8OeTInrqqsre4cOF5htghsxaMAfvDyFzwXssk4OEKFkbo2YY9OqbHSnfb38_EtJEhIAhYmZ1NsFLzuHqMU2nNMXuwlNClCObFtSTq9-QWB93k-H2rd4gjUEl4ui7c5zSlbx7oA4eA4qmJfkHWHsOcpZKPl7LELfaXEBj87NhTFm-/s4698/_DSF8677.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3132" data-original-width="4698" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXz-uAsx2Quu-8OeTInrqqsre4cOF5htghsxaMAfvDyFzwXssk4OEKFkbo2YY9OqbHSnfb38_EtJEhIAhYmZ1NsFLzuHqMU2nNMXuwlNClCObFtSTq9-QWB93k-H2rd4gjUEl4ui7c5zSlbx7oA4eA4qmJfkHWHsOcpZKPl7LELfaXEBj87NhTFm-/w640-h426/_DSF8677.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Dogwood flowers have been especially beautiful this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtG7XEALF2ekcW_fczXdgwcSrug2jLIZCafKpVVKEbEL_juDmORn7x1KbIO9JkphIDBWYf9_t52Fw7CFyUm9Q_NxstRhLhnbaUaDVeOmohJheoZD8Lg6vg_Oy6Ur7zadLvZTiK-DfcI9m96DVujqlMj6lKKmnudgo8dwgzcmiY4jU7iWeft2XQOSk/s4896/_DSF8678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtG7XEALF2ekcW_fczXdgwcSrug2jLIZCafKpVVKEbEL_juDmORn7x1KbIO9JkphIDBWYf9_t52Fw7CFyUm9Q_NxstRhLhnbaUaDVeOmohJheoZD8Lg6vg_Oy6Ur7zadLvZTiK-DfcI9m96DVujqlMj6lKKmnudgo8dwgzcmiY4jU7iWeft2XQOSk/w640-h426/_DSF8678.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They look so lovely against that light blue sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5sCc08F5JC4DQyNLxSCabqhLzQEX5mTLIbcHuCQbm9nRxIR0CuuUJXtr5Di7ovACWVTkdG1b5kWGzuIpf2F9iHY3FW0KvGqP9xm9jMkMjgcsWm-aslPZk9ILF4tsb4o1ARYI_dmNiy25WtaKuQE-vAOc7cCE5nCRUZQpK9L6hpbT-2ohrwbfNNFq/s4896/_DSF8743.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5sCc08F5JC4DQyNLxSCabqhLzQEX5mTLIbcHuCQbm9nRxIR0CuuUJXtr5Di7ovACWVTkdG1b5kWGzuIpf2F9iHY3FW0KvGqP9xm9jMkMjgcsWm-aslPZk9ILF4tsb4o1ARYI_dmNiy25WtaKuQE-vAOc7cCE5nCRUZQpK9L6hpbT-2ohrwbfNNFq/w640-h426/_DSF8743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sitting in the park one day in the shade of the chestnut trees which were in flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCnQs4WNNE8tZWgSeBnFk0lJOUcMM9gHsfPZS6L9fQsfSZzlfXnm46MYCC4AcHlh1-XE_DXxeMB9IqWdMAFd6YD31YW3xBNstvDdnqo6PUqdzXh027UOJXoR0v6ty8Ne31wC3Guzf7N4eN09QcaLpm8npPfMyt_8u9YkUAlvUlnlT35lcNLpE2gvK/s3286/_DSF8720.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2871" data-original-width="3286" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCnQs4WNNE8tZWgSeBnFk0lJOUcMM9gHsfPZS6L9fQsfSZzlfXnm46MYCC4AcHlh1-XE_DXxeMB9IqWdMAFd6YD31YW3xBNstvDdnqo6PUqdzXh027UOJXoR0v6ty8Ne31wC3Guzf7N4eN09QcaLpm8npPfMyt_8u9YkUAlvUlnlT35lcNLpE2gvK/w640-h560/_DSF8720.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A small wild flower growing among the wild grasses in the park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNqCgBqVwJYe0wJtlwCe9HIuJaedYXJSPpddwL_wB4k3C3jqln19muKWzuYCvSdBDn-4F0YRDjt6kpJgvAKY0A-6OLP6jvhCQz3FkBuh39WxMI7VXbHnMqtEajWm9xJ54-t4UJQC7jCyp2QE_jTne01pZUKdgvlKodVMW2HTc1_ur7DhkcACZVs2t/s4642/_DSF8732.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4642" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNqCgBqVwJYe0wJtlwCe9HIuJaedYXJSPpddwL_wB4k3C3jqln19muKWzuYCvSdBDn-4F0YRDjt6kpJgvAKY0A-6OLP6jvhCQz3FkBuh39WxMI7VXbHnMqtEajWm9xJ54-t4UJQC7jCyp2QE_jTne01pZUKdgvlKodVMW2HTc1_ur7DhkcACZVs2t/w640-h450/_DSF8732.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Rhododendrons have been simply gorgeous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKw3rhStiOU562XqrqDnxUdEuAujpHHV2EPB7TLA_rqyIg-0KsFmU4PmI-YqQsZo2b8iiwSslEv_4PJuciDnO8nSVl28kJAMAuLPn7WfmqwCjZ8durmWtmHglRm4SNFUbU1h7IhdzJ1wyqSV88ml70QIuAVs3EwweB-VIMBXkKFgA41E6T0KaCRcJ/s4022/P1180068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3022" data-original-width="4022" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKw3rhStiOU562XqrqDnxUdEuAujpHHV2EPB7TLA_rqyIg-0KsFmU4PmI-YqQsZo2b8iiwSslEv_4PJuciDnO8nSVl28kJAMAuLPn7WfmqwCjZ8durmWtmHglRm4SNFUbU1h7IhdzJ1wyqSV88ml70QIuAVs3EwweB-VIMBXkKFgA41E6T0KaCRcJ/w640-h480/P1180068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tender pink of the Abelia bush taken on an early evening walk in my neighbourhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCe8Vt9lkdZNp_KFve5mGa1WH3EMyjcorKj1UzftAfSbguH2KeDJEb92l09NWjGJchTtE4KRYE26RHVlZXdTdYQwhQc7WY3xXvrlAo82crCVDoeeAHTfdBpQm-zq_2eb7afOB31Nw_vwDpPx81nPrMGaw7Ehz-WP-thOY-V8Wtkv_yCd5cbjWz9c/s3867/P1180003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="3867" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCe8Vt9lkdZNp_KFve5mGa1WH3EMyjcorKj1UzftAfSbguH2KeDJEb92l09NWjGJchTtE4KRYE26RHVlZXdTdYQwhQc7WY3xXvrlAo82crCVDoeeAHTfdBpQm-zq_2eb7afOB31Nw_vwDpPx81nPrMGaw7Ehz-WP-thOY-V8Wtkv_yCd5cbjWz9c/w640-h452/P1180003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My birthday is in the middle of the month of May</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and this lovely card was from my son and his wife. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's beautifully embroidered!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLX_hV8AhBoATBpDdiO1SYuNQq8xdc-J929hxImarKa_GmTk0F6CBf62UIM46cLYFusZTENslD9SyL7sf4V-1hDtA1sJQ8D2gulb-YSybw-E2NNMkrrSsmxng4IMJW6VhRrrQkNzXpuL-Fu7pbVZwyCZCQYxptZWNhTsrYXqQFKrM_0OOWrHfBAIZ/s4762/_DSF8752.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3234" data-original-width="4762" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLX_hV8AhBoATBpDdiO1SYuNQq8xdc-J929hxImarKa_GmTk0F6CBf62UIM46cLYFusZTENslD9SyL7sf4V-1hDtA1sJQ8D2gulb-YSybw-E2NNMkrrSsmxng4IMJW6VhRrrQkNzXpuL-Fu7pbVZwyCZCQYxptZWNhTsrYXqQFKrM_0OOWrHfBAIZ/w640-h434/_DSF8752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went with a friend to stay a night in a hotel above the lake and near the town of Vevey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view from there is stunning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is one of the statues on the patio!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltlP_BQN6F3J4rN2bAi4S_CgpTPpT1zKaBOZKc8Jv8JfclG5Uv_d5vkrR1DoL7ejNnEziWDrATYr6lFxb6AN9h1VZXCOWeU4jSo0ibUdEesqnc3KjkLpc45Sx1M1RDbAlJU-dqMgIoU7i1zjVi0YdFvE--gIMiVFngJ64F17NqNzv56JUgKlsRbQp/s8000/collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltlP_BQN6F3J4rN2bAi4S_CgpTPpT1zKaBOZKc8Jv8JfclG5Uv_d5vkrR1DoL7ejNnEziWDrATYr6lFxb6AN9h1VZXCOWeU4jSo0ibUdEesqnc3KjkLpc45Sx1M1RDbAlJU-dqMgIoU7i1zjVi0YdFvE--gIMiVFngJ64F17NqNzv56JUgKlsRbQp/w640-h640/collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are five different very realistic sculptures around the hotel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrlXxI-ebi8FFQLTVgRDbHycBKxtkxl5gG5LhbY-NbOQjBBk9QChUdwwPlCZcJoROZV9ZvjYaiUEsJFUisMIxjv8zhvM7kEi77L7uSpTJ5HzBk-tvsk-78eFivtchiYrTw4nlG9TyhjlplLZuwybbc_mkzr3x6nGi-bT3iJMFc6lER4Hll2D1rb96/s4000/P1170998.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrlXxI-ebi8FFQLTVgRDbHycBKxtkxl5gG5LhbY-NbOQjBBk9QChUdwwPlCZcJoROZV9ZvjYaiUEsJFUisMIxjv8zhvM7kEi77L7uSpTJ5HzBk-tvsk-78eFivtchiYrTw4nlG9TyhjlplLZuwybbc_mkzr3x6nGi-bT3iJMFc6lER4Hll2D1rb96/w640-h480/P1170998.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one of the young couple is amusing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEu5dn7vOpG0z3wzZvygLRBCmnWFmaeSwK6mPLZkxZBiO1efC_XMVRjCr5RT2r7eQRo84UPpbL577fN-2gzuf184x8x2_NButx3l39VnixaIrlM7Sht8T9h0qZ6ZpcAtYbb1jt0nbyGpRPNW5FwCilqeqGmWOxsTyNumN8qqyRh1Jq3oqdEoarlAPi/s4896/_DSF8754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEu5dn7vOpG0z3wzZvygLRBCmnWFmaeSwK6mPLZkxZBiO1efC_XMVRjCr5RT2r7eQRo84UPpbL577fN-2gzuf184x8x2_NButx3l39VnixaIrlM7Sht8T9h0qZ6ZpcAtYbb1jt0nbyGpRPNW5FwCilqeqGmWOxsTyNumN8qqyRh1Jq3oqdEoarlAPi/w640-h426/_DSF8754.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the patio where we had a delicious birthday lunch under the parasols.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were so lucky with the weather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towards the evening that was a storm with thunder and lightning and we witnessed the most</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">amazing double rainbow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEAMKFUikV9CqAbEEZJGNFeUNegvoxj5scHjQcMtUWEUOWSFYe7XhlMSM6VjtV4hAatCJ62HKqbQvu80_53vqKfyv8Fp_A4w7FXMA-fHAYjBJW9dm6Y2HOtdbCTeddX7Vxivp9J4J1yf7nRVlQZ_h1XMqC2EK8oemlthlpiaKEyPK_H4EaflPTCUj/s4000/P1170923.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEAMKFUikV9CqAbEEZJGNFeUNegvoxj5scHjQcMtUWEUOWSFYe7XhlMSM6VjtV4hAatCJ62HKqbQvu80_53vqKfyv8Fp_A4w7FXMA-fHAYjBJW9dm6Y2HOtdbCTeddX7Vxivp9J4J1yf7nRVlQZ_h1XMqC2EK8oemlthlpiaKEyPK_H4EaflPTCUj/w640-h480/P1170923.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sky turned black and we watched it through the dining-room window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was most impressive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A double rainbow for my birthday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheEeuIqQ9WqJ6Dstid4o9W_YLJZBMwwUMD4YpoYSd0T53mAZAvJIkYbcd_bMNCKgc1b2yNwxLrqslYDqo2IfeozuN1FbXRTZLV_D_6EsQtcBUMSoEcBiA0-sWdhpym56DkNwhXY1NUBvXMeLuXXqbSdz3zktAudGnOs6xSXePYvTsL9IImZFTvihl/s4000/P1170954.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheEeuIqQ9WqJ6Dstid4o9W_YLJZBMwwUMD4YpoYSd0T53mAZAvJIkYbcd_bMNCKgc1b2yNwxLrqslYDqo2IfeozuN1FbXRTZLV_D_6EsQtcBUMSoEcBiA0-sWdhpym56DkNwhXY1NUBvXMeLuXXqbSdz3zktAudGnOs6xSXePYvTsL9IImZFTvihl/w640-h480/P1170954.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next morning before breakfast, I had a lovely long swim in the hotel's pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sheer bliss!</div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRtPWJPMNKWwncSVoVeayTrfyuhJy6SKYFCH5onzGOJX6HiSl0xKENgcwOh3iWLEAF7kWjEMY07BX90pdYyagspjwNFigqUtp8vbboxMcbqzyfIdRpqOz_dxxCBfdQ6PGHMGHe4I9iKjI5qyRatJbRUwnFX35LEUC05sUw5hvn0UDx4Vcdo5upQ8m/s4000/P1170968.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRtPWJPMNKWwncSVoVeayTrfyuhJy6SKYFCH5onzGOJX6HiSl0xKENgcwOh3iWLEAF7kWjEMY07BX90pdYyagspjwNFigqUtp8vbboxMcbqzyfIdRpqOz_dxxCBfdQ6PGHMGHe4I9iKjI5qyRatJbRUwnFX35LEUC05sUw5hvn0UDx4Vcdo5upQ8m/w640-h480/P1170968.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were two other ladies already swimming in the pool when I arrived at 6.45 am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I waited till they left before I took the photos</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpU2ZPQldz2cK2h9lWa-EhMWz00jJ1WpPQ01SVbphfUQf3HDRnBGW3HK5Wuu8GVFuoAqHJDFxaOrIXRZ5zCr8N5ZGqQCmaXAeMT3rQzc9MBWJbwLD88a9m7g96pxVhO1Lr-uYDSLqTc3MXzQO3qER3cmAcYkCUmSJG1YVTSB3H042XbOfhzMstjBg/s4000/P1170951.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSpU2ZPQldz2cK2h9lWa-EhMWz00jJ1WpPQ01SVbphfUQf3HDRnBGW3HK5Wuu8GVFuoAqHJDFxaOrIXRZ5zCr8N5ZGqQCmaXAeMT3rQzc9MBWJbwLD88a9m7g96pxVhO1Lr-uYDSLqTc3MXzQO3qER3cmAcYkCUmSJG1YVTSB3H042XbOfhzMstjBg/w640-h480/P1170951.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The patio adjoining the pool</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWaTkQD0JLRBfCNUFAOdxWmNdNwrtJSDjr-IMzMqlzgJHKamZURzvBnqBbwY2SBfyi1xF2HdFXWdmUDOZKhH10yavYAq_q0_OPslG5xABpNngDAuDRn7UDbZvRLBnZYGZFk923hceqiGZWv_w0cWEwejK18tHBpniI_jb6ZrIkOZQSg-mz50wTPWw/s4000/P1180002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtWaTkQD0JLRBfCNUFAOdxWmNdNwrtJSDjr-IMzMqlzgJHKamZURzvBnqBbwY2SBfyi1xF2HdFXWdmUDOZKhH10yavYAq_q0_OPslG5xABpNngDAuDRn7UDbZvRLBnZYGZFk923hceqiGZWv_w0cWEwejK18tHBpniI_jb6ZrIkOZQSg-mz50wTPWw/w640-h480/P1180002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my individual birthday cake: dark chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fnoPBlL1hMSqTlUe41CJ4hIzrN5bVUGPMWHHWrP9aNS2k6ZYtD-tSUB3EDLGkfDge6w8P-qIE9ya2EU3Nm2dBxMiEHOU2UrJir2LwCBUziCc5zxFAhkCPeN2CjY5Tn7foI_vCkSuHCy4CDog1dnXVFb_R-gTCFKA-EiPWN6Nv5NHQrv7EmXw6fNt/s3118/_DSF8844.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2737" data-original-width="3118" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fnoPBlL1hMSqTlUe41CJ4hIzrN5bVUGPMWHHWrP9aNS2k6ZYtD-tSUB3EDLGkfDge6w8P-qIE9ya2EU3Nm2dBxMiEHOU2UrJir2LwCBUziCc5zxFAhkCPeN2CjY5Tn7foI_vCkSuHCy4CDog1dnXVFb_R-gTCFKA-EiPWN6Nv5NHQrv7EmXw6fNt/w640-h562/_DSF8844.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Multi layers of peachy coloured rose petals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0WLbpKlTN_H9vID2FSeW-v5MlYzDpUym3sZNn7KmQHnNWdgle1TkriISpFYfHeUZVc1QnMnA6m8AwI95gPTcndvu8QJt3d2yJOVCLktOtyxoiH0hmdHMOUAWgL8MWELXwumM0wH3aa7QSkAexdi4YpfL0-uK79gpDtkfEU9D9iHJpch_gvkcmPGx/s3808/P1180073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2831" data-original-width="3808" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0WLbpKlTN_H9vID2FSeW-v5MlYzDpUym3sZNn7KmQHnNWdgle1TkriISpFYfHeUZVc1QnMnA6m8AwI95gPTcndvu8QJt3d2yJOVCLktOtyxoiH0hmdHMOUAWgL8MWELXwumM0wH3aa7QSkAexdi4YpfL0-uK79gpDtkfEU9D9iHJpch_gvkcmPGx/w640-h476/P1180073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started a new crochet project which I've called: Birthday Rainbow Blanket!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgo7E780ThiE0XzBQpPDLuZlVZG42jDphaZ-2YbwABk6astoOgj4HAXexJA4scKR5A-Ngfsh3n3Ub3UCF6vNQeBC6kAc2kkz2mdH8BfHHbCjyyc83vsXzTdsOQ7jHO81mq0Rh63IzEMdSkYW52kK6w5XnD4x38EcZK1Xf203s4ftTxShbRlXuZ2Rb/s3998/P1180084.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="3998" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgo7E780ThiE0XzBQpPDLuZlVZG42jDphaZ-2YbwABk6astoOgj4HAXexJA4scKR5A-Ngfsh3n3Ub3UCF6vNQeBC6kAc2kkz2mdH8BfHHbCjyyc83vsXzTdsOQ7jHO81mq0Rh63IzEMdSkYW52kK6w5XnD4x38EcZK1Xf203s4ftTxShbRlXuZ2Rb/w640-h436/P1180084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've recently discovered a new way of joining crocheted granny squares.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seems to be working well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcTzB3pYlkDrtM3VZjkVsKEmitd7SP9sjjUmDRjbNrCefMEWKybwIwtHKrJ28MXZsUvjEPhsuH_0SYrkPS-BdhoaRORg7naho2dId7VsOOATsNwZTNfOvPxLVOzzwNWgz9wpeFVjF1zTHJ8G63gKMtEf4LV2K4-7mjdkFizKc0hXAgCjOs2aE-2rM/s3807/_DSF9041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3166" data-original-width="3807" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXcTzB3pYlkDrtM3VZjkVsKEmitd7SP9sjjUmDRjbNrCefMEWKybwIwtHKrJ28MXZsUvjEPhsuH_0SYrkPS-BdhoaRORg7naho2dId7VsOOATsNwZTNfOvPxLVOzzwNWgz9wpeFVjF1zTHJ8G63gKMtEf4LV2K4-7mjdkFizKc0hXAgCjOs2aE-2rM/w640-h532/_DSF9041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first nine squares are joined and there will be more to show next time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYQThp4nu6rn4ZZUm-9S7wWtuoy_YuqKa-EzO1aWvZ56AldAsjlWCjTof3bp12GrtYDmKrlY7ub-xkoAVBOR_pYdOByhRAu8MyGaDJjv2TSHhdWZMCWp5uJRk5vgttmJCCMb0ELz6KDoRbRWHRuS1faJdUIWSID6m9gxgX5hJ_2IZKSPDRxc3kuLp/s4127/_DSF8790.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="4127" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYQThp4nu6rn4ZZUm-9S7wWtuoy_YuqKa-EzO1aWvZ56AldAsjlWCjTof3bp12GrtYDmKrlY7ub-xkoAVBOR_pYdOByhRAu8MyGaDJjv2TSHhdWZMCWp5uJRk5vgttmJCCMb0ELz6KDoRbRWHRuS1faJdUIWSID6m9gxgX5hJ_2IZKSPDRxc3kuLp/w640-h436/_DSF8790.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A newly painted electric wires box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">'Love is in the air'!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9eLsLERkZeCDcnuJtwr2yjzD4t3Ckp3Y6oqcxd0WVx0TTpmr3G2e44Djd55pBY9lydXqjrptu2QyNoUgRLUkNFc78tju-F5tmagZ0JfJnH3sBU-RfFXf90atpRfE2nlKOnO-L-OVpR4BzV3DD7EZ3mtg6nP11tGe1zVFibencGXh5XGs5hMbgi5eF/s7062/_DSF8936_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5430" data-original-width="7062" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9eLsLERkZeCDcnuJtwr2yjzD4t3Ckp3Y6oqcxd0WVx0TTpmr3G2e44Djd55pBY9lydXqjrptu2QyNoUgRLUkNFc78tju-F5tmagZ0JfJnH3sBU-RfFXf90atpRfE2nlKOnO-L-OVpR4BzV3DD7EZ3mtg6nP11tGe1zVFibencGXh5XGs5hMbgi5eF/w640-h492/_DSF8936_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In memory of a loved one, forever close to my heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The words are by Theodor Seuss Geisel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May has been mostly sunny and we even had a few days of heatwave</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with temperatures around 30C.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Too hot for me and I was relieved when it cooled down to about 23 degrees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow, it will already be the month of June.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3beei1gNkeE7vMgo4x8DjexYKgna1UyEu2ElHvj_CUWUij8bsrEDYrZxM7cUd5c6qPKDdsbVwacQpVFEkdjSJflQDpD4QGs79iorZpvZpL77v6PouS4X9If2FoHh-XNQ_lCwcyyjT76dQasBnqmBAskEYWPSaUO8BFlo06bnYw5YUPmwzjERIigc/s2884/P1180099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2884" data-original-width="2834" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3beei1gNkeE7vMgo4x8DjexYKgna1UyEu2ElHvj_CUWUij8bsrEDYrZxM7cUd5c6qPKDdsbVwacQpVFEkdjSJflQDpD4QGs79iorZpvZpL77v6PouS4X9If2FoHh-XNQ_lCwcyyjT76dQasBnqmBAskEYWPSaUO8BFlo06bnYw5YUPmwzjERIigc/w628-h640/P1180099.JPG" width="628" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just wanted to add this little drawstring bag I made from a pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The red,white and blue is in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept a souvenir postage stamp of the Queen, then Princess Elisabeth, when she gave</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a radio broadcast with her sister, Margaret.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was an encouraging message to all British children during World War II.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What an amazing Queen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe some of you, like me, have been watching the interesting programmes of the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">celebrations on the BBC on television.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Link to the pattern by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1231344471/granny-square-crochet-pattern-drawstring">SewHappyCreativ</a></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-56454637647473166932022-05-07T16:12:00.000+02:002022-05-07T16:12:11.013+02:00Welcoming May with Open Arms<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXalE-6HGzS97f-POWixHqZZ9z41m6KU-w5DshITJHAc8R3qyivfDsvasMNx7W-vXSrxzdu6H9CtwPyLIeQCP_zDcloQlpSFk0ENI7qOBauALmuRN0Et-UbD0GCe0_Z21Lydi2PXVByaLWF7jcuLZ3O8p4okjJYkyODsbnIX3bmRiWR0342VTkhXK/s6240/DSCF3204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXalE-6HGzS97f-POWixHqZZ9z41m6KU-w5DshITJHAc8R3qyivfDsvasMNx7W-vXSrxzdu6H9CtwPyLIeQCP_zDcloQlpSFk0ENI7qOBauALmuRN0Et-UbD0GCe0_Z21Lydi2PXVByaLWF7jcuLZ3O8p4okjJYkyODsbnIX3bmRiWR0342VTkhXK/w640-h426/DSCF3204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always loved the month of May</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because of the flowers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because it's my birthday,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love it this year especially because three of the weeks in April</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">were difficult to get through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hurt my back moving heavy boxes around and spent far too long in a forced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rest with a heated pad in my back, pain-killers and several doctor's appointments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am pleased to say that the situation is much improved, but not yet perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I missed two weeks of enjoying spring outside and when I went outside for my first walk,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the lilac was in bloom and the fresh, green leaves were on the trees!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EQV3ocXklK_V5TTcbayGK4hR_IJR3yrfFexcdjMZgUDjT6sdg7A0gdcigFrFKlpk7iSaA2NEUVrLv75lX_XlQ6AGF4gBgKi3ieL3HLguG3Do7Zl198V6iE8YySnsq5iCPZ6A1RkaOk7qpHX3O0RsaUfJ1JGq8s8fO1iXLtzcuQrFRU9GTyIZUL2i/s8000/Lilac%20collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3EQV3ocXklK_V5TTcbayGK4hR_IJR3yrfFexcdjMZgUDjT6sdg7A0gdcigFrFKlpk7iSaA2NEUVrLv75lX_XlQ6AGF4gBgKi3ieL3HLguG3Do7Zl198V6iE8YySnsq5iCPZ6A1RkaOk7qpHX3O0RsaUfJ1JGq8s8fO1iXLtzcuQrFRU9GTyIZUL2i/w640-h640/Lilac%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first thing I saw when I walked out the front door were the lilac bushes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in full bloom on the grassy patch near my building.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They smelled heavenly and the grass and tiny daisies under my feet felt wonderful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWIT-j18UXLv4iOvaVY1hd1EXeuBWvasGOjYz1Hq4_619yiCBAI9Y5YHzkzhs07iXtasYP7YforKetbqQZxhcGQy1GRKi5hj3VuzMqILDVReNr6A9wO7khEQyfuu8w0szMIKm7sslUVaLtpAOf2JMKsLEdH0uEvWjDm4P_TeAv_oL4Qc_VMhY-bHD/s4896/_DSF8508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWIT-j18UXLv4iOvaVY1hd1EXeuBWvasGOjYz1Hq4_619yiCBAI9Y5YHzkzhs07iXtasYP7YforKetbqQZxhcGQy1GRKi5hj3VuzMqILDVReNr6A9wO7khEQyfuu8w0szMIKm7sslUVaLtpAOf2JMKsLEdH0uEvWjDm4P_TeAv_oL4Qc_VMhY-bHD/w640-h426/_DSF8508.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The trees in my street were in blossom and the tiny leaves followed soon after.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrLbgpl5AJF09qnq2DOFjw_O3DfT11R6drDWyzs-dN4_L4yzxs1f-7hjuF1rR4rwmzRIzUCmoVB0lV_e2gc0xm8rbXz83ELTe3kORHUKeX_SQTqCdLyRV6mHm1BQcmueELHu3ILu-dhgcv3TUqQ0wTk4vK935bBpK24GhqosiHqV99o7ltFVmUyc_/s5107/DSCF8509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3147" data-original-width="5107" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrLbgpl5AJF09qnq2DOFjw_O3DfT11R6drDWyzs-dN4_L4yzxs1f-7hjuF1rR4rwmzRIzUCmoVB0lV_e2gc0xm8rbXz83ELTe3kORHUKeX_SQTqCdLyRV6mHm1BQcmueELHu3ILu-dhgcv3TUqQ0wTk4vK935bBpK24GhqosiHqV99o7ltFVmUyc_/w640-h394/DSCF8509.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My young Camellia bush had buds everywhere</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UJd7txboE4h6-MvP7mh4gdN56vhT_Rq71UOeL-aOaGND9aEsvC53BDWJGX2ydyaS6cTMcfDHiatewB_PPCXHqSdVoslNeGQiWJ_txkPBe9aAtTglkWelR2TESuakAc7zWhDGDrPbHtdyOE54tCxG3mW7Aak65hhvmp_8WVLb5eenVjPYoAujV-Wg/s4458/DSCF8512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3463" data-original-width="4458" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UJd7txboE4h6-MvP7mh4gdN56vhT_Rq71UOeL-aOaGND9aEsvC53BDWJGX2ydyaS6cTMcfDHiatewB_PPCXHqSdVoslNeGQiWJ_txkPBe9aAtTglkWelR2TESuakAc7zWhDGDrPbHtdyOE54tCxG3mW7Aak65hhvmp_8WVLb5eenVjPYoAujV-Wg/w640-h498/DSCF8512.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the buds opened to reveal soft red blooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEye1YeDCOannivggFbMJS3eZUKYYpLWLu1bkqzBFxPe6Z59AvuC4N7-ltCczo80eZFpl9zsxk4MFae3TfJI7ns2ij4qrDT6rp26cZKnrTD6i0KSuiDo1sa3B4AG96oLdQL_ltjCAvmEBD66Q98OfvWFdm1ZNlY3oZPfIMjqU8Z9bC3UQOAcH6jne/s3178/P1170718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2752" data-original-width="3178" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEye1YeDCOannivggFbMJS3eZUKYYpLWLu1bkqzBFxPe6Z59AvuC4N7-ltCczo80eZFpl9zsxk4MFae3TfJI7ns2ij4qrDT6rp26cZKnrTD6i0KSuiDo1sa3B4AG96oLdQL_ltjCAvmEBD66Q98OfvWFdm1ZNlY3oZPfIMjqU8Z9bC3UQOAcH6jne/w640-h554/P1170718.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My balcony started to look very colourful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dTyMqLYcs2iG-CW5D4Y77Y9nsuNvnr6HPv9A70prJYZlhqV3PpoYbt8WCzbOp0MRV6fPA9yfqhr3J47-bHkPwsKItWAgM_IkmbasSb_Bu1edBzYA1B0nCVftQFbLmPOKblalVT97vWc9YzQkYRabLXQH_vBFcN1CSgxeWs3HZMLRV17LYp8hkR6l/s4000/P1170734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dTyMqLYcs2iG-CW5D4Y77Y9nsuNvnr6HPv9A70prJYZlhqV3PpoYbt8WCzbOp0MRV6fPA9yfqhr3J47-bHkPwsKItWAgM_IkmbasSb_Bu1edBzYA1B0nCVftQFbLmPOKblalVT97vWc9YzQkYRabLXQH_vBFcN1CSgxeWs3HZMLRV17LYp8hkR6l/w640-h480/P1170734.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big pot of tiny violas is filling out nicely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFY4a8AgqrEyZLvDkX_TVvP3k6ynvpmwHRjCnRWnSyogaxQ7jhJTGEjkqWJWreQHm0MyQoteBVOMfzyTeDxAejOwN_HQIvsTtLi5n2LbAU_6dX-G6tdzqOWaFLI_jvDMFt0t-EwugcbuZCW1_8tkJ7xMR6fY52CSzVi1OjcW8UkTMTOmSDG1StdXv/s3401/_DSF8613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3089" data-original-width="3401" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFY4a8AgqrEyZLvDkX_TVvP3k6ynvpmwHRjCnRWnSyogaxQ7jhJTGEjkqWJWreQHm0MyQoteBVOMfzyTeDxAejOwN_HQIvsTtLi5n2LbAU_6dX-G6tdzqOWaFLI_jvDMFt0t-EwugcbuZCW1_8tkJ7xMR6fY52CSzVi1OjcW8UkTMTOmSDG1StdXv/w640-h582/_DSF8613.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked a few to keep me company inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSO7QkhX4B4ZPO74bQGvSk9ntBjWrT5F7G6kH8j0pltal-DVF5PZGlsoJzwF_bTNPYkoICYx7S2OK9Y8TcOwijeb3xvf7vqd_7nAhNQpvCzbi-SNsBIjZNzh_2Un7wADbTYgSiJRiHqA_5dw3AHeH73hg2yrw7PJbyGn1vOsLUxmBQ28OH8psipfD/s5061/DSCF8591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="5061" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSO7QkhX4B4ZPO74bQGvSk9ntBjWrT5F7G6kH8j0pltal-DVF5PZGlsoJzwF_bTNPYkoICYx7S2OK9Y8TcOwijeb3xvf7vqd_7nAhNQpvCzbi-SNsBIjZNzh_2Un7wADbTYgSiJRiHqA_5dw3AHeH73hg2yrw7PJbyGn1vOsLUxmBQ28OH8psipfD/w640-h406/DSCF8591.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first strawberry flowers are appearing in my window boxes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYziroVa1Lvus3RJK5gRGGAsveWEwMfNEhc78em8FPvT8tMpRKBYMmdeyaw8jt1f761mejfMPODk00skGY3YXbj93dpnlwBgfIo4yIUfHl8eGgy8UzA7UoxYrwmN5uKcSRN5eAyb-tPFKzg8F7yCL6aK6EG1vNfWBEwm6UeCkyAbpBAShGdmiVJy8/s4620/_DSF8541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3078" data-original-width="4620" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYziroVa1Lvus3RJK5gRGGAsveWEwMfNEhc78em8FPvT8tMpRKBYMmdeyaw8jt1f761mejfMPODk00skGY3YXbj93dpnlwBgfIo4yIUfHl8eGgy8UzA7UoxYrwmN5uKcSRN5eAyb-tPFKzg8F7yCL6aK6EG1vNfWBEwm6UeCkyAbpBAShGdmiVJy8/w640-h426/_DSF8541.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A pot of Lily-of-the-Valley for the first day of May</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and some freshly picked pansies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two cards were for Easter and I keep them out for a long time because they're so pretty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmHnb_zKDRyj0qmSPqy5QtA8gMKwz2_Y848B87YRY5CZz37DkHWoWkD7Mf8agRQhmStuAvCzI1LBNkGgWDPomKbo7EW4QGENRdUpod99oRpnUbBLzI1jlX-OTQ6ho0gYuFR9nCh6ebgcshMGYnL52ZszjxZT0RYYbQqYjsgNnSZXJzjC2eEjKjvmM/s6240/DSCF8526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmHnb_zKDRyj0qmSPqy5QtA8gMKwz2_Y848B87YRY5CZz37DkHWoWkD7Mf8agRQhmStuAvCzI1LBNkGgWDPomKbo7EW4QGENRdUpod99oRpnUbBLzI1jlX-OTQ6ho0gYuFR9nCh6ebgcshMGYnL52ZszjxZT0RYYbQqYjsgNnSZXJzjC2eEjKjvmM/w640-h426/DSCF8526.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little cherub sitting on a heart-shaped trinket container</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">was given to me by my grandson a while back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I treasure the thoughtful gift and keep some earrings in it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpY0xtcVOUrKo-o3bYgCZGxtf9I-WZB6aVxxb7RaFNyKU2m8t77F-KVQtbEhv9uhKw0JAtv7QbFY9bNMWJg7ivxpI7N2C5OhUyMvy6jojTWpSLQv67w962JQc_NdEwoQWGhyO4GHw4i4/s4896/_DSF8575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpY0xtcVOUrKo-o3bYgCZGxtf9I-WZB6aVxxb7RaFNyKU2m8t77F-KVQtbEhv9uhKw0JAtv7QbFY9bNMWJg7ivxpI7N2C5OhUyMvy6jojTWpSLQv67w962JQc_NdEwoQWGhyO4GHw4i4/w640-h426/_DSF8575.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got outside again in time to capture the last of the flowering blossom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is in my street and I look forward to it every year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDc5yG06LU6JFwhlhncFffJF_vLFX-vXZZAzRQgvQh91ZDdW1QNTLBCvfJ8CoCZ3bKrlWW5py2GhUyts71-VC_NGe1CzHjtZ-ZM1TDDG1bbz7IJOIv7u-BSiM8AacsFn6r8bbf7jw4wXXhqhjn5wiJKZ3KgdTpN7-bedWt-OMlAw_vnS6_-FA9ybo/s4000/P1170824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDc5yG06LU6JFwhlhncFffJF_vLFX-vXZZAzRQgvQh91ZDdW1QNTLBCvfJ8CoCZ3bKrlWW5py2GhUyts71-VC_NGe1CzHjtZ-ZM1TDDG1bbz7IJOIv7u-BSiM8AacsFn6r8bbf7jw4wXXhqhjn5wiJKZ3KgdTpN7-bedWt-OMlAw_vnS6_-FA9ybo/w640-h480/P1170824.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These lovely pink ones are in my neighbourhood too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_FJNmvFJ9RPysQYo3o058YtaqxghVaeMjdO5qYiVoRpPttuwRrl2EyW6fSHqHO2gvFaMfK4ha5yOdtGOxiloXJT_Hk_ke924TyE0MgsPuqHdYWs_1ZcSqsdwOgqW-xWEwpvdc3XDnHdx66aRq_42_dZXIOjYNwGi2TAanNT2nk0ivzU4T045QnZW/s4896/_DSF8655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_FJNmvFJ9RPysQYo3o058YtaqxghVaeMjdO5qYiVoRpPttuwRrl2EyW6fSHqHO2gvFaMfK4ha5yOdtGOxiloXJT_Hk_ke924TyE0MgsPuqHdYWs_1ZcSqsdwOgqW-xWEwpvdc3XDnHdx66aRq_42_dZXIOjYNwGi2TAanNT2nk0ivzU4T045QnZW/w640-h426/_DSF8655.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite apple is called Topaz and I eat one every single day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so happy that they can still be found at the market.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have a favourite apple?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEe8UUeYgMv2MOnYP0vDODPDjXbNE9jxdhGijuOBU84bTt-xpcnHl_nyraxZ4UWYlrjd1YWjf3O1fQv7F2GYu3n4y7wb8CINbLDd7ic0LNhq60QO7zmb7N6t3_tuEkNYgNUrsAssuenTXgt4olQMTuB-GgaMctD6JU0KOAvS-6wWfBmzoTviCxDXc_/s3805/P1170690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3805" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEe8UUeYgMv2MOnYP0vDODPDjXbNE9jxdhGijuOBU84bTt-xpcnHl_nyraxZ4UWYlrjd1YWjf3O1fQv7F2GYu3n4y7wb8CINbLDd7ic0LNhq60QO7zmb7N6t3_tuEkNYgNUrsAssuenTXgt4olQMTuB-GgaMctD6JU0KOAvS-6wWfBmzoTviCxDXc_/w640-h504/P1170690.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day, I fancied some pancakes. These are made with three different kinds of gluten-free</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">flour, including chestnut and coconut flour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I diced some ewe's cheese before folding them in half and then some avocado pear to garnish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eJ78g5APYsV0ft6dyD8G1OodQlEeeCH6SlmomQ6D0Sfx2SxHai-sevpLZ6w1xW5qUpjLvJ-JZfhzE4zessJx1bnnHVPA29T3Fa1gE8jnIx2nQRts73kyjp7Mf5nSVCN1AZDD2rn4Ap4TVgwBIe23hghL1kHqvDw-go3lmcBpKNtv7676kD1WEEWB/s8000/collage_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eJ78g5APYsV0ft6dyD8G1OodQlEeeCH6SlmomQ6D0Sfx2SxHai-sevpLZ6w1xW5qUpjLvJ-JZfhzE4zessJx1bnnHVPA29T3Fa1gE8jnIx2nQRts73kyjp7Mf5nSVCN1AZDD2rn4Ap4TVgwBIe23hghL1kHqvDw-go3lmcBpKNtv7676kD1WEEWB/w640-h640/collage_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite flower in the month of May is the peony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They come in glorious colours and their petals get lighter and lighter as they mature.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo6qOwohX9zQekClV6BvS7jEfXdBtjyTPJ3zHIuR4lUi4n7c2tTOMA60y-f_wo_-txBJ4T07f9XI6DIlxwOThM1Wj4U1OJ7ddZjJ3p_xGYh5UgC2SqAkTN5L1142xWU-t5-YdWOo_TwefUIkOuCpueYQb00Opk9pbZqt5RHMHRrlCroRGxf1t4T8h/s4420/DSCF8792.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3275" data-original-width="4420" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo6qOwohX9zQekClV6BvS7jEfXdBtjyTPJ3zHIuR4lUi4n7c2tTOMA60y-f_wo_-txBJ4T07f9XI6DIlxwOThM1Wj4U1OJ7ddZjJ3p_xGYh5UgC2SqAkTN5L1142xWU-t5-YdWOo_TwefUIkOuCpueYQb00Opk9pbZqt5RHMHRrlCroRGxf1t4T8h/w640-h474/DSCF8792.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Their centres are a wonder of details</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Pmktrrp-kxyCCv81qtKtGC2oJDgmwfVcdCz95PjcEPP5ntBLDQYIXiZIbypmgDW31oP6qOcliebEQMu3bimALQTuQk1uNz8fzZF-vU-IcLa1_SpvW0fDnk5WcKdOL6R9D-QPMmUYG0Ti350nzkBpHrj7BnsjS00e47qjuJyIDNsYTpJw46eoIptl/s5242/DSCF8909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3821" data-original-width="5242" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Pmktrrp-kxyCCv81qtKtGC2oJDgmwfVcdCz95PjcEPP5ntBLDQYIXiZIbypmgDW31oP6qOcliebEQMu3bimALQTuQk1uNz8fzZF-vU-IcLa1_SpvW0fDnk5WcKdOL6R9D-QPMmUYG0Ti350nzkBpHrj7BnsjS00e47qjuJyIDNsYTpJw46eoIptl/w640-h466/DSCF8909.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The early morning light behind the pink petals makes them look like a watercolour painting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdu0A1vM34x_JPbumlwKymScfretkU_BMF5lDEx42GxqzH9-xyzu-uX5QxuWKJLmE7ArOpNxhg-4mCEZbRc_v3ayVsyxfbU10ETboPtZf4jFn2BX6lb11jcAnAqwNuxxke1cPk0sIo0dIoRAsrIWMo_iPH_D5IwCueMzis3ygcZlefccMj1Vjl-1o/s3334/P1170794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2940" data-original-width="3334" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdu0A1vM34x_JPbumlwKymScfretkU_BMF5lDEx42GxqzH9-xyzu-uX5QxuWKJLmE7ArOpNxhg-4mCEZbRc_v3ayVsyxfbU10ETboPtZf4jFn2BX6lb11jcAnAqwNuxxke1cPk0sIo0dIoRAsrIWMo_iPH_D5IwCueMzis3ygcZlefccMj1Vjl-1o/w640-h564/P1170794.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally finished the edging on my latest crochet creation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mentioned it in April. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Granny's Secret Garden and all the rounds in the middle represent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">different flowers: a mixed border in the sixteen squares in the middle,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then come the blue and yellow forget-me-nots and then the soft red and pink cherry blossom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern is by <a href="https://woolthreadpaint.com/2022/01/16/grannys-secret-garden-blanket/">Wool Thread Paint</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I have done my own personal colour scheme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the heart garland a while back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_vYEKFlxKeAO7sHLcfC3OGLCXv12sVcTePwhYT0jcVznI9uXinyxoWqeMkTfIbt4OLVtozmvDgmDDGMUfbDcXiNTiexQHIevpMqGt3D_5hSoeBFYdSvsvjUwep2utZB6zDhzY3dOUav7tn7OAsOCG0M-xKNg-anXA6s5esUZu4vwwJA4_cGrm4tG/s6240/2020-03-24%2015-32-54%20-%200007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_vYEKFlxKeAO7sHLcfC3OGLCXv12sVcTePwhYT0jcVznI9uXinyxoWqeMkTfIbt4OLVtozmvDgmDDGMUfbDcXiNTiexQHIevpMqGt3D_5hSoeBFYdSvsvjUwep2utZB6zDhzY3dOUav7tn7OAsOCG0M-xKNg-anXA6s5esUZu4vwwJA4_cGrm4tG/w640-h426/2020-03-24%2015-32-54%20-%200007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a new project on the go </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and 2022 is the year when I want to reduce my huge stash of yarns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> which seems to be taking over my apartment!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pattern is called <a href="https://www.lullabylodge.com/2019/04/spring-garden-baby-blanket-free-pattern.html">Spring Flower Blanket</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7dpn3g-xuInn3xckYIcn_RgvWu1C8FEbY4PZvq_DdutB9hJ9K2HI5OODYmLt-grZI0h48emUDluHEs6OI9LAg88VEeGRLdaZR-TW6HlWmNHDgxX3Zds8AKzfoxZqe5aagTgpaT-cgqcDhb6RVTjTgde-c2QecdKIjO9s5uOCmy8J5bVzMvNngEGj/s3822/P1170846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2866" data-original-width="3822" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7dpn3g-xuInn3xckYIcn_RgvWu1C8FEbY4PZvq_DdutB9hJ9K2HI5OODYmLt-grZI0h48emUDluHEs6OI9LAg88VEeGRLdaZR-TW6HlWmNHDgxX3Zds8AKzfoxZqe5aagTgpaT-cgqcDhb6RVTjTgde-c2QecdKIjO9s5uOCmy8J5bVzMvNngEGj/w640-h480/P1170846.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am aiming to crochet 64 big squares and join them together with a border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUGeQEqiCugbbxdQkQXky7hLdxNk2GVoUkmkJVWmOhsd2mSa6nXvQ_iC1e6lamxfLdwWriChaDbgBsjwavcz8WwHUocQN9mugVHPuhU9Oz-NkHZrcHqMTcaOZOvOnc5LdiomhNzzHxaZqNMDi9wcmpMRZojOtauOskZOxU8cyaTXEsRxU5_zrWIyF/s3440/P1170714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2642" data-original-width="3440" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUGeQEqiCugbbxdQkQXky7hLdxNk2GVoUkmkJVWmOhsd2mSa6nXvQ_iC1e6lamxfLdwWriChaDbgBsjwavcz8WwHUocQN9mugVHPuhU9Oz-NkHZrcHqMTcaOZOvOnc5LdiomhNzzHxaZqNMDi9wcmpMRZojOtauOskZOxU8cyaTXEsRxU5_zrWIyF/w640-h492/P1170714.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a photo heavy blog entry as I'm catching up for the lost days of April.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that spring is treating you well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whatever happens in our lives, especially the unexpected,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">let's keep smiling and know that better times will return again. </div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-50502179682074334242022-04-10T17:51:00.016+02:002022-05-12T11:43:05.657+02:00April is Here<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAAu23GXJsP0ayFoq1qRWbURgCWUYJarIXIcPTt6WQrQIR2fpeFbZxuw7p-hFATUhPJnn4H6tA4PNEDfqx170BjGVub4uoVD0IrpX48hcl2ROGxhBg_X-vbqSWMhHBg7rp4K0zJW9Rlh-WQFr6GHGk4HzEhDAbd2mspobGth8dhwMdCoHUuxhW1cZ/s4534/_DSF8431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4534" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAAu23GXJsP0ayFoq1qRWbURgCWUYJarIXIcPTt6WQrQIR2fpeFbZxuw7p-hFATUhPJnn4H6tA4PNEDfqx170BjGVub4uoVD0IrpX48hcl2ROGxhBg_X-vbqSWMhHBg7rp4K0zJW9Rlh-WQFr6GHGk4HzEhDAbd2mspobGth8dhwMdCoHUuxhW1cZ/w640-h460/_DSF8431.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Early mornings are what I love the best!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All is quiet until the birds start to sing their pre-dawn chorus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a few dull, rainy days, so I put a cheerful table-topper on my little round table,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">made myself a mug of peppermint tea and had a peaceful read before breakfast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to choose my mug according to my mood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I have chosen spring flowers for this morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The yellow pansies are growing on my balcony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUZ8R98AaP6vrMeTmCPySW-_3Bl0plhDvhEHy3QYnxX_x-8uLtGvgo0mJszPqa7hQ2AX-bhjQDBJ8Q_CRn-quQb-tY7SY6jGQyAfoCcfLa4mlz1-CXU5oItvEsoY-b_TSW8wMlFHqozGt83E4pKMNK6rKvE7iGHdeZOXs8MuyIrcL98k7P2ajfDPE/s3869/P1170687.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3869" data-original-width="2933" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUZ8R98AaP6vrMeTmCPySW-_3Bl0plhDvhEHy3QYnxX_x-8uLtGvgo0mJszPqa7hQ2AX-bhjQDBJ8Q_CRn-quQb-tY7SY6jGQyAfoCcfLa4mlz1-CXU5oItvEsoY-b_TSW8wMlFHqozGt83E4pKMNK6rKvE7iGHdeZOXs8MuyIrcL98k7P2ajfDPE/w486-h640/P1170687.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every morning, at a certain time, the sun shines in through my kitchen windows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">creating pretty patterns from my heart-decorated net curtains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love seeing my spring flowers growing in pots on my balcony:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow Allysum, red Camellia and three Begonia plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillWXshxMlgX40LgM1xjnBdXVXOx8KYBmsDoYKcBSEBPahq58yrPhKRh0ZXsVXOuU8KudwAHgrOMjxOnEh9XjwAZ7n4HvygVLS6Q9c0Cd5aItZ2B1onnKfxgRbH0bMD8xuE9n6NJKVXLDjro4NEVKzNZqC9oDA4BN-Fs9Z8mfXBUhT8LWOh9Ky4ai6/s4252/_DSF8475.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4252" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillWXshxMlgX40LgM1xjnBdXVXOx8KYBmsDoYKcBSEBPahq58yrPhKRh0ZXsVXOuU8KudwAHgrOMjxOnEh9XjwAZ7n4HvygVLS6Q9c0Cd5aItZ2B1onnKfxgRbH0bMD8xuE9n6NJKVXLDjro4NEVKzNZqC9oDA4BN-Fs9Z8mfXBUhT8LWOh9Ky4ai6/w640-h492/_DSF8475.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the dark pink Begonia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbAOFO-jcrvLU8PvK4EEblY2-BFtCHuAJ_FtSJFTUXKqjH6PRIOglZwgzEqyvlco6e80OOnCWYyWjT_gsJ4I9xneOEcgPIcIz77LoI739WR0NdibzgPuuGxAYCDn8noLRfVFWbm4faTmsfstmqB_Ekdkd3xD_3tnIjn0VpzcvO-VAzYBzPVi-Rtam/s4896/_DSF8507.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbAOFO-jcrvLU8PvK4EEblY2-BFtCHuAJ_FtSJFTUXKqjH6PRIOglZwgzEqyvlco6e80OOnCWYyWjT_gsJ4I9xneOEcgPIcIz77LoI739WR0NdibzgPuuGxAYCDn8noLRfVFWbm4faTmsfstmqB_Ekdkd3xD_3tnIjn0VpzcvO-VAzYBzPVi-Rtam/w640-h426/_DSF8507.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After lunch, I went out for a walk in my neighbourhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I came across some cheerful dandelions and noticed some fallen pine needles on the path.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm wearing my comfortable lace-up walking shoes which are perfect for all the hills here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoNk3h7O2g9RAQ77DJRftNFurzw2qw70zI3XdpFHATRAAmwE3Pi_efHhoacFRNphtHTfUWk27fgoMbLpECpcA6C3JJN4PDi5b9kpQfDOJyYZsv9CtUODNudDIz2AYHE9xk3597JusDC65D3ylezcV0DrqoclSxfWqTrP0IbaIJxCOvNZh6EHM95YH/s4273/_DSF8173.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4273" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoNk3h7O2g9RAQ77DJRftNFurzw2qw70zI3XdpFHATRAAmwE3Pi_efHhoacFRNphtHTfUWk27fgoMbLpECpcA6C3JJN4PDi5b9kpQfDOJyYZsv9CtUODNudDIz2AYHE9xk3597JusDC65D3ylezcV0DrqoclSxfWqTrP0IbaIJxCOvNZh6EHM95YH/w640-h488/_DSF8173.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The primroses have been wonderful this year, covering grassy areas in carpets of yellow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did like these very much growing next to some violets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWY4pjoyQFKdmMbsmAlyagu9pi9C7zK3uTmaPjXu9cxho-ec6GTIuvx0oalpZdvkacEobHaA7TlNFz7hioaFQPEROmyKmYnSKFev2Vb1slAZIQEEC859ZippuIzRqGeqydkHt0nYzzIaOWbcpf35JW4BlCEGxCG0A4yN12ULJxwrcuqOyDVzxheJd/s3778/_DSF8179.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3001" data-original-width="3778" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWY4pjoyQFKdmMbsmAlyagu9pi9C7zK3uTmaPjXu9cxho-ec6GTIuvx0oalpZdvkacEobHaA7TlNFz7hioaFQPEROmyKmYnSKFev2Vb1slAZIQEEC859ZippuIzRqGeqydkHt0nYzzIaOWbcpf35JW4BlCEGxCG0A4yN12ULJxwrcuqOyDVzxheJd/w640-h508/_DSF8179.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tiny Anemone growing in shady spots among last autumn's fallen leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGPnBHa9aIfZLJU6PLDmiCGH-CY3hGCGBQUkUF34YHaMymN1Wlarcl36AGmqu2sblwl6lyy4-0qL2z6D2nrA8CUxYiPkxRXSzY2hlp54KPaNNTIxUtaJQjNe93Kv4YSJ_6712RQWRdImS9fo-KspVLUfy8qW0us3uB-a7teL895DYTPRGYEhF-K8r/s4896/_DSF8239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGPnBHa9aIfZLJU6PLDmiCGH-CY3hGCGBQUkUF34YHaMymN1Wlarcl36AGmqu2sblwl6lyy4-0qL2z6D2nrA8CUxYiPkxRXSzY2hlp54KPaNNTIxUtaJQjNe93Kv4YSJ_6712RQWRdImS9fo-KspVLUfy8qW0us3uB-a7teL895DYTPRGYEhF-K8r/w640-h426/_DSF8239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The crocus are nearly over now. I do love their bright yellow centres.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAoHRoxdq49eyGQMBE4SPJcB36J6LdZLSGLVj6ARzbbhgZoZBUsvxmTJbxHVBvPNUoqlVIEVgWC7Nai7oYCRnDPMacJ-ka8JxxcnUKs4wNrYPoTTcV8QjUS7Z5EpfOqlbYPedSchuYuLB5pEn1txkstCNC0hO8OVgE0VyQNUaTa-TbZDWNl8eDdR_/s4896/_DSF8324.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAoHRoxdq49eyGQMBE4SPJcB36J6LdZLSGLVj6ARzbbhgZoZBUsvxmTJbxHVBvPNUoqlVIEVgWC7Nai7oYCRnDPMacJ-ka8JxxcnUKs4wNrYPoTTcV8QjUS7Z5EpfOqlbYPedSchuYuLB5pEn1txkstCNC0hO8OVgE0VyQNUaTa-TbZDWNl8eDdR_/w640-h426/_DSF8324.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So beautiful in yellow too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28now8RC-jF0Hb1quUtmcUsc3JS44_l06OARTi1eMLws7Ye3-Sjqwd__xZy4Gyvz0bY9aX9pys04zUiFh4tFWvv9AW12WzWRf0N7WGyxSPbNa1ps5I8IaOkspb0kB7lvKziLf_eZs9RUJUpM0h_hbv9ace7ZNPGkF1ifyYHDjmh91a30Bi0lGwKTD/s3221/_DSF8411.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2241" data-original-width="3221" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28now8RC-jF0Hb1quUtmcUsc3JS44_l06OARTi1eMLws7Ye3-Sjqwd__xZy4Gyvz0bY9aX9pys04zUiFh4tFWvv9AW12WzWRf0N7WGyxSPbNa1ps5I8IaOkspb0kB7lvKziLf_eZs9RUJUpM0h_hbv9ace7ZNPGkF1ifyYHDjmh91a30Bi0lGwKTD/w640-h446/_DSF8411.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the first day of April, it snowed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pansies in my window box were a little surprised.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This purple one contrasts well with the white of the snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbyVhJND6Av26f2NMnfvHmYUAt2uXtjCHOJ6yrtKihxEMjFGKn7Kc_BGW_xuwKLzXvjxuw0p6YZ7aYEBMQrSJj688YNfeWlq-1OrsciPejBagX6s4kkdKWlpBh9-RtDO7W3V2g2SH6vYlEgUGW6vrt_3hklU_lurHLaTd81IWrdSPd50Xy-sRA4kn/s4258/_DSF8511.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2839" data-original-width="4258" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbyVhJND6Av26f2NMnfvHmYUAt2uXtjCHOJ6yrtKihxEMjFGKn7Kc_BGW_xuwKLzXvjxuw0p6YZ7aYEBMQrSJj688YNfeWlq-1OrsciPejBagX6s4kkdKWlpBh9-RtDO7W3V2g2SH6vYlEgUGW6vrt_3hklU_lurHLaTd81IWrdSPd50Xy-sRA4kn/w640-h426/_DSF8511.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This chunky blossom is called Japanese Flowering Quince.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw this today on my walk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN8PPBiCGUK5_C3ikEvyKMDeJYbCn8OqLiTIdWRUFMAqkX2I3T46HVIL1CS7TxO8bftb0Dc1SM_kypO-g2BhmoB-LeTxMK1x623SAAdOZBiTupjDZqbApQfAhIGgApCpDt4wzn11kU__0lIc6x6ju5Tq4iBd1jc5xbaE7YeKSSe9BgJ6LsXNlvlHT/s4896/_DSF8319.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN8PPBiCGUK5_C3ikEvyKMDeJYbCn8OqLiTIdWRUFMAqkX2I3T46HVIL1CS7TxO8bftb0Dc1SM_kypO-g2BhmoB-LeTxMK1x623SAAdOZBiTupjDZqbApQfAhIGgApCpDt4wzn11kU__0lIc6x6ju5Tq4iBd1jc5xbaE7YeKSSe9BgJ6LsXNlvlHT/w640-h426/_DSF8319.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cherry blossom is one of the first to come into flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw the first ones in March, but these are flowering now in April.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbhkAjlVzC-toffTSOkP6403ye_tvsrQXKUgis6e1Z8VBAT7p4akOvApLjFAU4olIH6DS79UK4N3ydIsuVoDFg9dsZ4uy7kU2b5e_CbglsM4jlBGyYFd1PqPanSRYvAOXZOwhuChJukJkhmfa4-AsrAwPzFG_QhO6PhgDfo_Yu6zZVD0Ai4QHKYFM/s4896/_DSF8355.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbhkAjlVzC-toffTSOkP6403ye_tvsrQXKUgis6e1Z8VBAT7p4akOvApLjFAU4olIH6DS79UK4N3ydIsuVoDFg9dsZ4uy7kU2b5e_CbglsM4jlBGyYFd1PqPanSRYvAOXZOwhuChJukJkhmfa4-AsrAwPzFG_QhO6PhgDfo_Yu6zZVD0Ai4QHKYFM/w640-h426/_DSF8355.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There have been walks along the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was taken from the lakeside village of Cully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIBrLgnIkHohsaLDy0MbJdBewAUGhsc62GeqWvqxyyBjHv9bhFV9yG7xVrMBVzxzI6hah-UEVijv901cbSNZ01cfgPZiMG6ilMcXj5A9VbePsytnI2ltPvpfz6PGdeJPKFEh7RZkKx7wSh4BvTzjeO8zJnolyWt9R2_ltp2f8SintQq4NeE23FSv3/s4896/_DSF8360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIBrLgnIkHohsaLDy0MbJdBewAUGhsc62GeqWvqxyyBjHv9bhFV9yG7xVrMBVzxzI6hah-UEVijv901cbSNZ01cfgPZiMG6ilMcXj5A9VbePsytnI2ltPvpfz6PGdeJPKFEh7RZkKx7wSh4BvTzjeO8zJnolyWt9R2_ltp2f8SintQq4NeE23FSv3/w640-h426/_DSF8360.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The old wooden jetty taken from the same place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view was quite misty that particular day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQCRF3Z-dGdGDICnoZLWwQVxnJ05_BE6F0UiQHOqFU7LcTyU64k9DGfuLEbFWzVaGgEh9JLY9TdcMSstYD4s5qQuAs6drhIPmQXtDugF6Brl2195ax_wOyLFgDU9yc41u_4--3w8jSU5bZx3QTwe-PZlOGS9CARSWTQcDzDS0ePFUtH-vpS8nYjrI/s8000/crystal%20angel%20collage%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQCRF3Z-dGdGDICnoZLWwQVxnJ05_BE6F0UiQHOqFU7LcTyU64k9DGfuLEbFWzVaGgEh9JLY9TdcMSstYD4s5qQuAs6drhIPmQXtDugF6Brl2195ax_wOyLFgDU9yc41u_4--3w8jSU5bZx3QTwe-PZlOGS9CARSWTQcDzDS0ePFUtH-vpS8nYjrI/w640-h640/crystal%20angel%20collage%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last week was a challenging week with several electronic devices giving me problems:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my computer was frozen for several days until the technician could come and sort things out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My iPad needed an upgrade and even my new landline telephone would not work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As things sorted themselves out, I saw this little crystal angel downtown...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought that she would like to come and live with me - and so she did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5gQZUqxSM8Nw0eKJ3NGLLpc5aBYYycpFx1E0BZNSUMKcVqV-nafhbxZHwdQ0J6QMvzDnuwyvK9e7TxzuBOdfjOgTIUrpgOuKAZ2rp8vlqyKhf6KScRQczMy5L11A8eQFMpaVw3LexGLPeimuLWLKGm4rV_ojSt1hZdp9kWOss_Ly1wTm1qwgljuD/s8000/Granny'sSecretGardenBlanket%20collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5gQZUqxSM8Nw0eKJ3NGLLpc5aBYYycpFx1E0BZNSUMKcVqV-nafhbxZHwdQ0J6QMvzDnuwyvK9e7TxzuBOdfjOgTIUrpgOuKAZ2rp8vlqyKhf6KScRQczMy5L11A8eQFMpaVw3LexGLPeimuLWLKGm4rV_ojSt1hZdp9kWOss_Ly1wTm1qwgljuD/w640-h640/Granny'sSecretGardenBlanket%20collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a collage of my latest crochet project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's going to be a couch throw called <a href="https://woolthreadpaint.com/">'Granny's Secret Garden'</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern was created by Marion on her blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> You can visit her site by clicking on the name of the blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll explain the pattern so far: on the upper left are the flowers which create the middle part,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then we come to a round of yellow and blue squares which represent Forget-me-nots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last round in pink and red are for the cherry blossom in flower now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The plain coloured squares will be on the next round.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0kf3ILRJmGxBqmBb_Dt1am-iWmhvu4v9LNe4HxR4iOwMDVsvsKwfqJSZjfIBd-0_BNiTKhgH94WiN5s3lB9dzqVouXzmIwGLV9X92Qx1NgIYKFYu9RQgbi50_3WQn3U8Glm55mj7fI9bb5Ji6JsAXiNAT-Ndf6RiVN74z5EKTrL_qupE-w5k4sHT/s3012/P1170601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3012" data-original-width="2998" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0kf3ILRJmGxBqmBb_Dt1am-iWmhvu4v9LNe4HxR4iOwMDVsvsKwfqJSZjfIBd-0_BNiTKhgH94WiN5s3lB9dzqVouXzmIwGLV9X92Qx1NgIYKFYu9RQgbi50_3WQn3U8Glm55mj7fI9bb5Ji6JsAXiNAT-Ndf6RiVN74z5EKTrL_qupE-w5k4sHT/w638-h640/P1170601.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here they are finished and attached. They make a pretty frame for the garden!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Right now, I'm making a second round of plain squares.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It takes quite a long time to do, but I work on it about an hour a day, sometimes more,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you are enjoying this month of April.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are your favorite flowers at this time of the year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh6JjkvULEWaSk4GYzeQsqrUQGvTURxeE-Ex_DrPWlZrc6ZitkjGyKsSa4k3t2NuYd12mJkKK7y7P7N6r5GpYHM2YopKm-OM96bXP16RFxxGPbg9dsiCqIwqHfYUfhl6LoEFj1X3qvyuX65b3d4p1rlDXxUvAV2-U3NYc5gvT8PxF9rbEbdPlIDOh/s4673/DSCF8812-border-text_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3433" data-original-width="4673" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgh6JjkvULEWaSk4GYzeQsqrUQGvTURxeE-Ex_DrPWlZrc6ZitkjGyKsSa4k3t2NuYd12mJkKK7y7P7N6r5GpYHM2YopKm-OM96bXP16RFxxGPbg9dsiCqIwqHfYUfhl6LoEFj1X3qvyuX65b3d4p1rlDXxUvAV2-U3NYc5gvT8PxF9rbEbdPlIDOh/w640-h470/DSCF8812-border-text_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-5581711657428919322022-03-21T07:29:00.001+01:002022-03-21T08:29:34.474+01:00March Winds and Sunshine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivmjPKdQ7CtmW2MHmZ75UN7-uQVCkiQBIM5grIoI8kIP8oEN7XQBKFcelwMcoK_79JtgjVQdDM1QBhQ5mIOvJmSmpLyCZO6lxWlbwyldTqsi_4uu8IQKLNHkea7lc-V-eGOhwe9e-lwrzlRB-U5DHfKaKeHnsu7NYfNsP6cz0Wr9EY1w8xaY0yN8om=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivmjPKdQ7CtmW2MHmZ75UN7-uQVCkiQBIM5grIoI8kIP8oEN7XQBKFcelwMcoK_79JtgjVQdDM1QBhQ5mIOvJmSmpLyCZO6lxWlbwyldTqsi_4uu8IQKLNHkea7lc-V-eGOhwe9e-lwrzlRB-U5DHfKaKeHnsu7NYfNsP6cz0Wr9EY1w8xaY0yN8om=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first pink blossom of the year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can never resist it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sunshine in this month of March has been incredibly generous so far,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the winds have sometimes been quite cold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYJR0Y-kDgnYRl3ZrnmyNUzUprksXKjM9q91WLhjZyd4DZ7FrbHDhC8p-JVZwmLxOYfR9lxcXIsy8-Mcoh_Nc7SSZKO6EfwEgCYp0sG61QfArHoEmO86DASLrLdC6eCO5ZChjjq2vEYMpFCxIf3TRV58kVXaBqchd8qb1iEMt6RwhyAgqt_MH7-_jL=s4363" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4363" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYJR0Y-kDgnYRl3ZrnmyNUzUprksXKjM9q91WLhjZyd4DZ7FrbHDhC8p-JVZwmLxOYfR9lxcXIsy8-Mcoh_Nc7SSZKO6EfwEgCYp0sG61QfArHoEmO86DASLrLdC6eCO5ZChjjq2vEYMpFCxIf3TRV58kVXaBqchd8qb1iEMt6RwhyAgqt_MH7-_jL=w640-h472" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are always lovely walks somewhere along the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This time it was in Montreux which is well-know for its microclimate of warmer weather.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was quite misty over the water and mountains on this particular day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3cGjzZau9PteGb3Bs5jTIZA5-4w6mQ-c3lCxU-d4v11VeygO_AWbRpL2qN9jS2dhJ2v7Owdig2sQXczzgn8uxt5ByZZgEXE83j-36QB-6QV6cTctigR9MK3Owbgs8ZnXioCwhupLtkjAkq-q-J9ANnRIJuA-7xm9T71Mq9dg-tSj_dzeJvy3hk5m=s4856" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3236" data-original-width="4856" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3cGjzZau9PteGb3Bs5jTIZA5-4w6mQ-c3lCxU-d4v11VeygO_AWbRpL2qN9jS2dhJ2v7Owdig2sQXczzgn8uxt5ByZZgEXE83j-36QB-6QV6cTctigR9MK3Owbgs8ZnXioCwhupLtkjAkq-q-J9ANnRIJuA-7xm9T71Mq9dg-tSj_dzeJvy3hk5m=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are various artwork pieces along the water's edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one has a great deal of presence.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaGxlnNXfSPaNM4LmS6R2PE5J7GWK6ODvaBq9PHBE5dYDmRnK3NwuN4zOB8KubvPaAvNgb5xwEVpJYzL_pyyZWEhqSZBxlp9EutVJs1SnRKn8Is3QDRV6yrWLH5UiL311N3hSV6IHdFBHaI_xcLK-ECwEOs3VZd3Hqg-1DVK7IlxEXbyU1KTeGkJ30=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaGxlnNXfSPaNM4LmS6R2PE5J7GWK6ODvaBq9PHBE5dYDmRnK3NwuN4zOB8KubvPaAvNgb5xwEVpJYzL_pyyZWEhqSZBxlp9EutVJs1SnRKn8Is3QDRV6yrWLH5UiL311N3hSV6IHdFBHaI_xcLK-ECwEOs3VZd3Hqg-1DVK7IlxEXbyU1KTeGkJ30=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is fascinating and the given title is 'Above Sea Level'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7RAzccfdRM0YULVEdYZ3Fk6ZxYDHsMsh-DzJEb9p7Tcp0wyDA6iD1I9-DGqP3GeuMry4VnSMlyhYWQKi4t2w0wuFacUDRQKL3aIee_gXKw6MIv9brSUGUqvqvBQPJ9IiaVQOSA-t-_bs0xzHZwk5Pz4vmLz7f_nKPhLd9XBWv0Sujs-RDBvzBBIpk=s4525" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2641" data-original-width="4525" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7RAzccfdRM0YULVEdYZ3Fk6ZxYDHsMsh-DzJEb9p7Tcp0wyDA6iD1I9-DGqP3GeuMry4VnSMlyhYWQKi4t2w0wuFacUDRQKL3aIee_gXKw6MIv9brSUGUqvqvBQPJ9IiaVQOSA-t-_bs0xzHZwk5Pz4vmLz7f_nKPhLd9XBWv0Sujs-RDBvzBBIpk=w640-h374" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've moved in closer here, so that you can see the details better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look carefully, especially at the very top of the sculture,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you can see that it's made up of hundreds of tiny, stainless steel fish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click on the photo to see it even larger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5eE9QrfER4VcyKgnLKp6w_Qv-eINMnt2svh_pMrc7PbFe57k4yeiVzOccwfkr-DYiY7VZ4mOxnjSA7YNY81GjnfFsXOkeXkMGb98pdn3NkwBgabhUcWDLVQo5-8of5MmphFYt-Bult4Zdtz_qSX4-MOIN9b1o6BV98-BGVAFJroA64gyWgs-vUf6M=s4589" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4589" data-original-width="3261" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5eE9QrfER4VcyKgnLKp6w_Qv-eINMnt2svh_pMrc7PbFe57k4yeiVzOccwfkr-DYiY7VZ4mOxnjSA7YNY81GjnfFsXOkeXkMGb98pdn3NkwBgabhUcWDLVQo5-8of5MmphFYt-Bult4Zdtz_qSX4-MOIN9b1o6BV98-BGVAFJroA64gyWgs-vUf6M=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite art work, is this poetic one of a little boy high up on a very tall ladder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVRBruQ5IMfqvLrdfXjmwfBsbGNvF0bwHzUeM44DHTX5yNSolLM3KChA0nkrJwC88NGdFq3QeDX0rnEAkzYpID6Pk8k2w3fx2rGGIBvaUspQ9-V25BERaG_zq4iYmb14KuqM691zxjLxBRSKpXQQIs5nxzNOcDE2x_UEaZzx7BKoO67q8-F209JOyQ=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVRBruQ5IMfqvLrdfXjmwfBsbGNvF0bwHzUeM44DHTX5yNSolLM3KChA0nkrJwC88NGdFq3QeDX0rnEAkzYpID6Pk8k2w3fx2rGGIBvaUspQ9-V25BERaG_zq4iYmb14KuqM691zxjLxBRSKpXQQIs5nxzNOcDE2x_UEaZzx7BKoO67q8-F209JOyQ=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He is holding a marble up towards the sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is an accompanying poem in French below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first line reads: "Et si ma bille était la lune?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which means: "And what if my marble were the moon?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbUW7DryxshOELyyl0azlPj8Gne9doHr9xUxTepHsReXnGCw8nwXVqxBKkur0VdUleRSMQ51lphsdNxuBmKXtMLioA9DJaw9ZZLn79DSX2ZMMX6_ndpxh02OyLS3rkXurVJaxoZNQ-rb5yKwJ3DFy6ScvuqhwUqKSd1bOcd7K4FxhhAxmKuiy4N3AB=s4186" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4186" data-original-width="2973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbUW7DryxshOELyyl0azlPj8Gne9doHr9xUxTepHsReXnGCw8nwXVqxBKkur0VdUleRSMQ51lphsdNxuBmKXtMLioA9DJaw9ZZLn79DSX2ZMMX6_ndpxh02OyLS3rkXurVJaxoZNQ-rb5yKwJ3DFy6ScvuqhwUqKSd1bOcd7K4FxhhAxmKuiy4N3AB=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can zoom in closer with my camera, but to see his face from the front,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I might have to go into the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxhkA3HjAG4ygrbGSYar0S4rgAgUSMSOxkwTzJjsuXqCyzXr6VyUEB2af_zPLyLGym-6w5XtS9StLpu9FlDnYDUp-ZothoCRhWCrN9pWpJLeXtsIzdh4GO_PYhqFXIQUr3DFqTbDHYORMIWP3KXRy-d8fsAGSzD12fU37OzK5SvtyeVaccbMRIpIZ9=s4792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxhkA3HjAG4ygrbGSYar0S4rgAgUSMSOxkwTzJjsuXqCyzXr6VyUEB2af_zPLyLGym-6w5XtS9StLpu9FlDnYDUp-ZothoCRhWCrN9pWpJLeXtsIzdh4GO_PYhqFXIQUr3DFqTbDHYORMIWP3KXRy-d8fsAGSzD12fU37OzK5SvtyeVaccbMRIpIZ9=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mist on the other side of the lake didn't really disappear through my walk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I like the dreamy look that it gave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUdWi03_Bt1C8oQikkNyNu2ugAgSmtcZ-NNGaFf-Ror8ABJLLyJ24KRBSIuCbH0A1PMg1lGkdWEKYqth911tuBbCEuuKRPwWy6OkiRclLZmPj_pzZGuVqpqtAsWj2pvsLV1KT9NrHwudnvXWCL0-ZPTKl86KDJBS9yrhnZBVlOQzxSmDgpnPSdI3C=s2771" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2771" data-original-width="2689" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUdWi03_Bt1C8oQikkNyNu2ugAgSmtcZ-NNGaFf-Ror8ABJLLyJ24KRBSIuCbH0A1PMg1lGkdWEKYqth911tuBbCEuuKRPwWy6OkiRclLZmPj_pzZGuVqpqtAsWj2pvsLV1KT9NrHwudnvXWCL0-ZPTKl86KDJBS9yrhnZBVlOQzxSmDgpnPSdI3C=w622-h640" width="622" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apple Blossom!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know it's far too soon, but I saw this beautiful blossom in front of a florist's shop</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which sold flowering Bonzai.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think that Apple Blossom is my favourite of all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOJcmIdPps4iQtWr36ILjYQ-PfCnDCP1CF6EKWvnboCAGBZV3F6usSaHhKd4Nr82oB3RjaGfGQhrM4k0Tz5r59xHv72Skqz03q_AbpZRxLzY1nNuDbfR7m4mNbg3wJsGl36d0iI1AX0iE_s9822tQjSYSfUN1MOO4phD2xz1Lr-a6pX6HQXibDg_YZ=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOJcmIdPps4iQtWr36ILjYQ-PfCnDCP1CF6EKWvnboCAGBZV3F6usSaHhKd4Nr82oB3RjaGfGQhrM4k0Tz5r59xHv72Skqz03q_AbpZRxLzY1nNuDbfR7m4mNbg3wJsGl36d0iI1AX0iE_s9822tQjSYSfUN1MOO4phD2xz1Lr-a6pX6HQXibDg_YZ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we see daffodils in the gardens, we know that spring is well and truly here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday was the first day of spring and the daffodils are everywhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw these in the park yesterday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7D7hg-LhIPfJ0AoDYsIhK9wECmwUotgiFJxKQPnv16RGwXxzTyyyTpFXl5hqsmDDhBn5TBd33uoHjR4Pvvp0vEj9V9yL9CLAtW5AThxN3YM4CApM8d5EAtum8pEc-bZXG7IvDoCeZr8oGWmTTwFMIi2g3wORNuFU7k_BY1kng4_IZ-30BngawwJru=s4792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj7D7hg-LhIPfJ0AoDYsIhK9wECmwUotgiFJxKQPnv16RGwXxzTyyyTpFXl5hqsmDDhBn5TBd33uoHjR4Pvvp0vEj9V9yL9CLAtW5AThxN3YM4CApM8d5EAtum8pEc-bZXG7IvDoCeZr8oGWmTTwFMIi2g3wORNuFU7k_BY1kng4_IZ-30BngawwJru=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another walk along the lake in the very small town, almost just a village,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">called Cully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day was mostly dull, but I liked this scene of a couple sitting on a bench</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">framed by the tree boughs on either side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a clearer day, the view here is glorious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTlF_ykdmatJBpZ30-sL5WqohD_4VCHwrGJPyQpQlZFZ6GoXIMPmQgxSh_vnJnV880FbhKW44JqsrKIyz15oMz7fCaNB1IsEZcOyct68q4BXGGOwtQcQ2aVtiONDh4WVmVTm7WDKrzWK5e8IwDX5biuOR7QZkbBACUUR0B6bg8jwAgWmKAx703bwot=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTlF_ykdmatJBpZ30-sL5WqohD_4VCHwrGJPyQpQlZFZ6GoXIMPmQgxSh_vnJnV880FbhKW44JqsrKIyz15oMz7fCaNB1IsEZcOyct68q4BXGGOwtQcQ2aVtiONDh4WVmVTm7WDKrzWK5e8IwDX5biuOR7QZkbBACUUR0B6bg8jwAgWmKAx703bwot=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a collage of all the flowers I saw between the train station and the lakeside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pink blossom is called Deutzia scabra, then comes the yellow Forsythia,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A beautiful daffodil and some purple-pink Aubretia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY0_3oX5oM4kzwbHgd5AxPu6ya2SO36tJLUp_vNs4CyqCdZovANRrkOm2G_YbBTYY9mzyNm4wghqJ7XTZtvmgRUPuukV7xuxoQAeyeibkCGYRnH5XwZZnrAOxpQqGxls4pej7t2XuO-jmp-YCI7g97a7BdGiWS-ZPlsTTxLJmLlTybFeluTshu7cK8=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY0_3oX5oM4kzwbHgd5AxPu6ya2SO36tJLUp_vNs4CyqCdZovANRrkOm2G_YbBTYY9mzyNm4wghqJ7XTZtvmgRUPuukV7xuxoQAeyeibkCGYRnH5XwZZnrAOxpQqGxls4pej7t2XuO-jmp-YCI7g97a7BdGiWS-ZPlsTTxLJmLlTybFeluTshu7cK8=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to include some yellow and blue to honour the Ukrainian people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These hearts and yellow pansies and tulips are for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The garland in the middle is the one hanging over the couch in my living-room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFCJG0MWpJWnjutf0Huls0XdYzbF2oowkyVsl0sDCUli15VvvMrkoHUHUfuBIoTiVILgleWlkSCQxOlTd3N6UkHv3Qu1kagYNnam1f6hQbmlW4JLsLUCZJBDYH8tZ3QpiSfDp40D8aDxyG2pzdgmaSybXu32Xb7bwiBhXQ-D_X_EZpyDP6I1VXkHe2=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFCJG0MWpJWnjutf0Huls0XdYzbF2oowkyVsl0sDCUli15VvvMrkoHUHUfuBIoTiVILgleWlkSCQxOlTd3N6UkHv3Qu1kagYNnam1f6hQbmlW4JLsLUCZJBDYH8tZ3QpiSfDp40D8aDxyG2pzdgmaSybXu32Xb7bwiBhXQ-D_X_EZpyDP6I1VXkHe2=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The crochet collage is a small couch throw that I've been making for an old friend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colours were chosen to go with a creamy coloured couch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apparently, it's very snug!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been making a larger couch throw/small blanket for my son and his wife,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I was waiting for a delivery of extra yarn to arrive</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and was able to finish the above project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUPBa_ulSjMF__2aCuSbYaBMOQXjFoQUg-Rgp1eUuGolBGGKpUm30biq_nGUBuqr9tcjMpjY0cb656XssYK_65ZXUMjeVoT49NEfmFij8fNE3SDnZ5xn81C7OPyskAhe-muPHOn-T4nPWk2faYLvF7EWUsQ3EpqYbikblHG28O_bWpu6YUFTWmwVk=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUPBa_ulSjMF__2aCuSbYaBMOQXjFoQUg-Rgp1eUuGolBGGKpUm30biq_nGUBuqr9tcjMpjY0cb656XssYK_65ZXUMjeVoT49NEfmFij8fNE3SDnZ5xn81C7OPyskAhe-muPHOn-T4nPWk2faYLvF7EWUsQ3EpqYbikblHG28O_bWpu6YUFTWmwVk=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Saturday, I did a lot of gardening on my balcony, cutting back plants,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">scraping the surface of the earth and lots of watering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought that it would be really lovely to make a collage of everything in flower right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took these photos yesterday, on the first day of spring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the upper left, my tiny Campanula have been giving flowers all through the winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Camellia plant has just given me two beautiful blooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pansies speak for themselves - always so cheerful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tiny green leaf is new growth on my geranium plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pink Cyclamen has survived the winter, all three plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tiny viola on the lower right is new this year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that wherever you are, you are also enjoying the joys of spring</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and some of you may be experiencing a beautiful autumn!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time with more flowers and lake shots and some crochet too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May you enjoy this month of March.</div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-54346868458479270442022-03-08T18:13:00.000+01:002022-03-08T18:13:34.250+01:00Yellow and Blue<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheh1M6pN8sOyd-U4KRwfRf7jKzN03u1aIBAHm9EBOeH9TTpi-qEKREcLQwv2gzE2g-kHmKqpaZMXORmwVpVkXPx7XPDFw35uA0PVqJwMy_NGd_AqwZIl1gbxD8l5JSI7rcGv1NXuzNKIbfBPuXcZzB9euspn9zZIvPBHXvE5rCxp9uywgkD6UlPoK3=s4019" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4019" data-original-width="3338" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheh1M6pN8sOyd-U4KRwfRf7jKzN03u1aIBAHm9EBOeH9TTpi-qEKREcLQwv2gzE2g-kHmKqpaZMXORmwVpVkXPx7XPDFw35uA0PVqJwMy_NGd_AqwZIl1gbxD8l5JSI7rcGv1NXuzNKIbfBPuXcZzB9euspn9zZIvPBHXvE5rCxp9uywgkD6UlPoK3=w532-h640" width="532" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think we all now know what the colours yellow and blue represent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They make us think of sunshine and blue skies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but right now, they remind us of the Ukrainian flag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and what the Ukrainian people are going through. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whatever we are doing in our own daily lives,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our thoughts turn, irrevocably and with empathy, to all the suffering experienced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by innocent people as they are forced to flee their beloved country.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWtOdVy5rMX0lZ8nGmsu3Iwcb2f6ZcGwAdUKVVBqJbIxEyfDFvh7CCs00gbif0nKwFbjkV9GlI_jlvgkouR0pfgekbl4hE9niN2E4-gNTJC4PDmHtOalrvB2fFvDv7l5bALuZn0jHP2p2-wyRUHv9lw-py3f1L-3HU-qOjYsxTWXBHyqoUfkGdi31N=s3730" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3214" data-original-width="3730" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWtOdVy5rMX0lZ8nGmsu3Iwcb2f6ZcGwAdUKVVBqJbIxEyfDFvh7CCs00gbif0nKwFbjkV9GlI_jlvgkouR0pfgekbl4hE9niN2E4-gNTJC4PDmHtOalrvB2fFvDv7l5bALuZn0jHP2p2-wyRUHv9lw-py3f1L-3HU-qOjYsxTWXBHyqoUfkGdi31N=w640-h552" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the yellow and blue mandala I made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have not posted for a while as I have been very busy doing important crochet projects</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for gifts, and they have been taking up a great deal of my time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When they are completely finished, I will post them on my blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL9ewFpMj2MKPFNPjBN4IaMALEZ1WB4UCvwh9KcWAXA8S8XSp4W8Yty_cjcPngqRsquaZRGInbj6yBJZPES_Ij8viu4dkeXJJptboFWaqGCQdZr1csv1vGQbmrRiInVu4vLMnCJlVv57Sufwzg_Burz-jQufDRlpwSZc2B0umEXW9ZXXSIlPgdfngG=s3405" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3405" data-original-width="2998" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL9ewFpMj2MKPFNPjBN4IaMALEZ1WB4UCvwh9KcWAXA8S8XSp4W8Yty_cjcPngqRsquaZRGInbj6yBJZPES_Ij8viu4dkeXJJptboFWaqGCQdZr1csv1vGQbmrRiInVu4vLMnCJlVv57Sufwzg_Burz-jQufDRlpwSZc2B0umEXW9ZXXSIlPgdfngG=w564-h640" width="564" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> </i>I love going down to the big market on Saturdays </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to buy fresh fruit and vegetables and farm eggs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are often musicians playing and this young musician was playing his</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cello very beautifully to earn some money for his musical studies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gave him something, of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibB2-QikUhLQZmYu2MVBT5FJO8bX4iDIptHWApbt4OHfa8B5ExAjgJRG-e-JETK6JBGugRkPuxChOEdEvj_M4eQvpMLPq30ndKNg0wGlaFJaPFq8CdRe_XVKKxua1byoP0Pv7bZ9bjiWbB9dm2jy5kahPT7SO8rPvAxEERVb6XfSzns8KjtrT7gxCa=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibB2-QikUhLQZmYu2MVBT5FJO8bX4iDIptHWApbt4OHfa8B5ExAjgJRG-e-JETK6JBGugRkPuxChOEdEvj_M4eQvpMLPq30ndKNg0wGlaFJaPFq8CdRe_XVKKxua1byoP0Pv7bZ9bjiWbB9dm2jy5kahPT7SO8rPvAxEERVb6XfSzns8KjtrT7gxCa=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I passed one street, I looked up to see the elegant tower of Lausanne Cathedral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which looked so lovely against the blue sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghCVL-Q6z4LG9cz9ZE7T8OIY3lxyED2O-AUA1qx6mTLFZ6BFAvLNNadh9lxWrmVNSph9a1n6iDkpM0m2B91e35ocF81O2ubhsl9gICuufeK5KzGX_zk-8huT5ZtD0Lk7pAAl2mPdEFdsiwWrE0o9XiphC_shwIp5GvDxpJAm1U2A2Ar0mCIG_iNskn=s3353" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="3353" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghCVL-Q6z4LG9cz9ZE7T8OIY3lxyED2O-AUA1qx6mTLFZ6BFAvLNNadh9lxWrmVNSph9a1n6iDkpM0m2B91e35ocF81O2ubhsl9gICuufeK5KzGX_zk-8huT5ZtD0Lk7pAAl2mPdEFdsiwWrE0o9XiphC_shwIp5GvDxpJAm1U2A2Ar0mCIG_iNskn=w640-h544" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've received an early birthday gift of a book on photography</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on the work and life of Vivian Maier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has become famous for her clever street photography and self-portraits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I am still doing my self-portrait class. I was inspired to try out a similar style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbJoKhCfPktefwnKZaaa0Hm0tA6q3CFE4JXyjT1IV-s_F0eNO0E5VGA0fJRee8ueTt3r5q5S5SEnrN3ZKRJbzfpRjpGX4EBChMQkhGyRnEGlMOmcgbdJKhW28AcQqYvSvHnGrwZCxCJaCfTfryzJgeYjQCEYJrkms_n1SI4piMT_I1iXJOXETczI8h=s4325" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4325" data-original-width="3260" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbJoKhCfPktefwnKZaaa0Hm0tA6q3CFE4JXyjT1IV-s_F0eNO0E5VGA0fJRee8ueTt3r5q5S5SEnrN3ZKRJbzfpRjpGX4EBChMQkhGyRnEGlMOmcgbdJKhW28AcQqYvSvHnGrwZCxCJaCfTfryzJgeYjQCEYJrkms_n1SI4piMT_I1iXJOXETczI8h=w482-h640" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shot was taken in a richly decorated shop window where there were also mirrors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reflections have given a double self-portrait!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilJPokvO-KD3hEi_Nx_YBDtmyOfj5rhcivVfxly6tDsZM4niVRiu4P6LsMz1cJZxKwY1KndTdKgQYtSIHrptxD8hJo1k08_SgAf_Su7wb9mGgqxft4PK7dxUmDCGN6la826n0dUQP3t-M15JSz63Evj36hcg3uPeNq_pSV4yHKn4kCaSlW6p5-K1vH=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilJPokvO-KD3hEi_Nx_YBDtmyOfj5rhcivVfxly6tDsZM4niVRiu4P6LsMz1cJZxKwY1KndTdKgQYtSIHrptxD8hJo1k08_SgAf_Su7wb9mGgqxft4PK7dxUmDCGN6la826n0dUQP3t-M15JSz63Evj36hcg3uPeNq_pSV4yHKn4kCaSlW6p5-K1vH=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the exercises given was to take a picture of our hands,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I held up a glass ball to try and capture my garland of hearts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally got the ball centred after several tries!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFgFbMfGQ6Lqwx0K56Rf_LbFtuQSkR-tCms-k-XSdz9J-U9cIXGCRicHywy0gt6zASmKQRLNxJahTfmSJzc-ZRH-IJDVs3Yrw-r1TFt2V9e9WqNq8lBNGnIsY76gTJ1oQHoEqVL7q9nRY3w7g7IhX3YaehRSEBzzIkuT1QWayEkhfVI-XVGYug1Fz0=s8000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFgFbMfGQ6Lqwx0K56Rf_LbFtuQSkR-tCms-k-XSdz9J-U9cIXGCRicHywy0gt6zASmKQRLNxJahTfmSJzc-ZRH-IJDVs3Yrw-r1TFt2V9e9WqNq8lBNGnIsY76gTJ1oQHoEqVL7q9nRY3w7g7IhX3YaehRSEBzzIkuT1QWayEkhfVI-XVGYug1Fz0=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did receive some beautiful red roses and decided to make a collage of different details</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of the lovely petals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuw4PpZQ0Fab2Qa_c4lfOgAsgqmxC_ZUy8C-caUje3qNo95KazwJUObjXVdbnC1otEknwEjdrU64Gi42NJIjYSK3skjCZP5LgocoSklyieDsPAEvLHr994EFN_n6iTGrJTbuYz1QwuSFUON8SLtyNQjZqzGITerMNXFauiGtoUuBcM60EP4M492rYO=s5595" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5595" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuw4PpZQ0Fab2Qa_c4lfOgAsgqmxC_ZUy8C-caUje3qNo95KazwJUObjXVdbnC1otEknwEjdrU64Gi42NJIjYSK3skjCZP5LgocoSklyieDsPAEvLHr994EFN_n6iTGrJTbuYz1QwuSFUON8SLtyNQjZqzGITerMNXFauiGtoUuBcM60EP4M492rYO=w640-h476" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My pink Amaryllis grew a second stem with stunning and photogenic blooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzlEMcdtqIx8jRrPmr6qhhr6UARweH4Z5SRp4l6WdkQ0uSS2c6WOdRON53LtN83NUBxeccvvwA1DSYTRYHPXLPUGvAC_N3TkjwCIpqM8rCL6RO0xsQDatl3P9yWpK0PLgSr4i98Md_ph1oTBi73ijWYZr1EdPPM2yDLnemKZN13aASXb0GO9NCXV-U=s6240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzlEMcdtqIx8jRrPmr6qhhr6UARweH4Z5SRp4l6WdkQ0uSS2c6WOdRON53LtN83NUBxeccvvwA1DSYTRYHPXLPUGvAC_N3TkjwCIpqM8rCL6RO0xsQDatl3P9yWpK0PLgSr4i98Md_ph1oTBi73ijWYZr1EdPPM2yDLnemKZN13aASXb0GO9NCXV-U=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back views are beautiful too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnfTFvCFPX3qtaBAih3VK76JcKOktjM4UMr7XMGlhxbP0MiSbarvTqCzW9YtF6rJhpvFNFowZcOyuLe0z2bwZdig6wsQOdhziI63U3SBHmj5bJ72L3fdaYF5C8MRdyxMyBEbSvxDmr9ZkYeOaXeP_USU79yy7v73fJNV5-fFa-2n8x8T3YkW2tShKE=s8000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnfTFvCFPX3qtaBAih3VK76JcKOktjM4UMr7XMGlhxbP0MiSbarvTqCzW9YtF6rJhpvFNFowZcOyuLe0z2bwZdig6wsQOdhziI63U3SBHmj5bJ72L3fdaYF5C8MRdyxMyBEbSvxDmr9ZkYeOaXeP_USU79yy7v73fJNV5-fFa-2n8x8T3YkW2tShKE=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few petal details in this collage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6mTVrpJUU2giA3X8294O7Mi5L_KxN28vogSoheva_8ysKp4ScJ3Px-HPQxgDQeSaH5KuuJPz9CJU_-j_yM8ReUuBdT9Dt3zQwpJMQpThZ_wGw7iEtjVYz3sU6cwklnb_x3FxR3Pm2gx5wtAk924wR_TmHDKpPKLIKSfrUgCnGUmH661ulH0i-yF7q=s4792" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6mTVrpJUU2giA3X8294O7Mi5L_KxN28vogSoheva_8ysKp4ScJ3Px-HPQxgDQeSaH5KuuJPz9CJU_-j_yM8ReUuBdT9Dt3zQwpJMQpThZ_wGw7iEtjVYz3sU6cwklnb_x3FxR3Pm2gx5wtAk924wR_TmHDKpPKLIKSfrUgCnGUmH661ulH0i-yF7q=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There have been visits down to the lake in Ouchy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and our weather has been so beautifully sunny - even if the March winds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have made it feel colder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkjsTPp3ql-Vi1TlPvhhOmjZkWB1SildVn_IjienuvzCVN57Lq83aVOklNoiIEwjsrABAAGy1uaQZ4j0BEpZyNesuyLzJYZDR3XLh15dvyJVf_csFLdkJOebVOqjy9toXU7vJXkVKu1viZQpjBcthg4sq8cIYSYhc2ikMMR7ND16U_IbW19BwcVBQr=s4792" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkjsTPp3ql-Vi1TlPvhhOmjZkWB1SildVn_IjienuvzCVN57Lq83aVOklNoiIEwjsrABAAGy1uaQZ4j0BEpZyNesuyLzJYZDR3XLh15dvyJVf_csFLdkJOebVOqjy9toXU7vJXkVKu1viZQpjBcthg4sq8cIYSYhc2ikMMR7ND16U_IbW19BwcVBQr=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Both these photos are taken from Ouchy looking over to the French side and mountains</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the town of Evian.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6mNxrKFUC-cK90Cpm9PVxG2SO95-ni0guQBp17KdZwAqQKw8MCOMWQ-25CVb8byrHZKunYHNbtraRbqSAeRAkb-xTtbQGjDSC-2E_N6ABtcRYBNRGhCOtVkzwNks_mpmK3v30tNUw3qVEAK5w_wY6h9XTEHL0HiUaf6tdLITGmCF9_5UjaShb0h9Y=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6mNxrKFUC-cK90Cpm9PVxG2SO95-ni0guQBp17KdZwAqQKw8MCOMWQ-25CVb8byrHZKunYHNbtraRbqSAeRAkb-xTtbQGjDSC-2E_N6ABtcRYBNRGhCOtVkzwNks_mpmK3v30tNUw3qVEAK5w_wY6h9XTEHL0HiUaf6tdLITGmCF9_5UjaShb0h9Y=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day, I took the train to the lakeside town of Vevey. It's not far at all from where I live.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did love the sparkles on the water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a little tricky to take the photo as I was almost facing the sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWbjRQfOqCZqbSKl4E4KdzQs450KCs0F__y7BFO6zOVVU7mUfUq9Y6oJhaeyd6WiEXIjagd48qWUze0XuN693hqGex5IACdKQzsg0EZ5tdA4rOJyXIDOVCDbiKHq52wbe1sOBqtS1ZGIMwMYpG8PrFN7Q2YOUSn5Ug1ccWzfAKSznP0iwAxyA0HxQK=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWbjRQfOqCZqbSKl4E4KdzQs450KCs0F__y7BFO6zOVVU7mUfUq9Y6oJhaeyd6WiEXIjagd48qWUze0XuN693hqGex5IACdKQzsg0EZ5tdA4rOJyXIDOVCDbiKHq52wbe1sOBqtS1ZGIMwMYpG8PrFN7Q2YOUSn5Ug1ccWzfAKSznP0iwAxyA0HxQK=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is from the same town, but with a closer view on the majestic Dents du Midi.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are a three-kilometre long mountain range in the Chablais Alps</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3wzQtf7XnSlbuf56dvQKFMAI6V5iShc9d4oQYWaArcDtb6OvAVmz4Smgq66uJQaXCyLBi3GF2BMZqZ58q_A-p2KCVaf2sOpuKZBCVxEUplwEqOEknnn88PJZVOTkzt5yJUKckz3Zy1hQr9pO9fH2hIbWctSLiVJFw63d0_Xmf6pp9KaDVrg3nCbga=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3wzQtf7XnSlbuf56dvQKFMAI6V5iShc9d4oQYWaArcDtb6OvAVmz4Smgq66uJQaXCyLBi3GF2BMZqZ58q_A-p2KCVaf2sOpuKZBCVxEUplwEqOEknnn88PJZVOTkzt5yJUKckz3Zy1hQr9pO9fH2hIbWctSLiVJFw63d0_Xmf6pp9KaDVrg3nCbga=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closer to home, and in my neighbourhood, I saw these charming snowdrops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6QXSy4jQDwU4Q8S6zaFrdO_o2FQ4ctup1I0UATNRYE1LERoLibx2YSUqV52KDEB142LeQ6aNIGoJPW2T1S5ZoZNPKt1hchzuwAUE4e__z-ke03N2MlDJSow4slh5_oWsEPOUYN8gpmgcdRzGLkh9ZhxbSWwX68xBKPt5DI-V0WLEXuOZ_fBs3vytX=s3821" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3118" data-original-width="3821" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6QXSy4jQDwU4Q8S6zaFrdO_o2FQ4ctup1I0UATNRYE1LERoLibx2YSUqV52KDEB142LeQ6aNIGoJPW2T1S5ZoZNPKt1hchzuwAUE4e__z-ke03N2MlDJSow4slh5_oWsEPOUYN8gpmgcdRzGLkh9ZhxbSWwX68xBKPt5DI-V0WLEXuOZ_fBs3vytX=w640-h522" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On one of my daily walks, I noticed this tiny Harlequin Ladybird nestled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the leaves of a flowering Viburnum bush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS-PkTQbDpzDX26FSIrVtenPiIyrDlQnPHfIK5cMAdK1WhGyIMzdMzLSZs2Be4BxQUefGZEpri1H5ShgnkXy5nXE8RLWMOuUJ7K19GIEn-nNwpdTFPqJnQQRyh4QLiQOpBucSi1AkGOTxVTr0MFAcoTIKyVZYrFmxPpD04LRczGWDOeNKYMt8xKABG=s4561" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3105" data-original-width="4561" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS-PkTQbDpzDX26FSIrVtenPiIyrDlQnPHfIK5cMAdK1WhGyIMzdMzLSZs2Be4BxQUefGZEpri1H5ShgnkXy5nXE8RLWMOuUJ7K19GIEn-nNwpdTFPqJnQQRyh4QLiQOpBucSi1AkGOTxVTr0MFAcoTIKyVZYrFmxPpD04LRczGWDOeNKYMt8xKABG=w640-h436" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the south-facing Magnolia trees have started to bloom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This particular one had such beautiful petals.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKxrVO3g02qakGa-KCfeo24KT8w9CAhlcQ2620pfIHikGvPyBtrFxzI4J_RoIVanSYdKHEQGg2iw0N6ZRNpsg2mKJSBMkCxDi-Umbo2ISqQovvRBbS7zjCgqY8qBW7Hd0wUdVGVHOVQSLvRTnhZEm-gH7VCGL4i6r4p9News26-eGs9knRM5cOPLZH=s8000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKxrVO3g02qakGa-KCfeo24KT8w9CAhlcQ2620pfIHikGvPyBtrFxzI4J_RoIVanSYdKHEQGg2iw0N6ZRNpsg2mKJSBMkCxDi-Umbo2ISqQovvRBbS7zjCgqY8qBW7Hd0wUdVGVHOVQSLvRTnhZEm-gH7VCGL4i6r4p9News26-eGs9knRM5cOPLZH=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A yellow and blue collage for Ukraine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pansies are on my balcony</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I crocheted the yellow hearts set in a blue granny square.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH45uJRheZdgtpQZCO_DID6hTfyIbn0RglLNseTANCNqtK1-KgB-yJQdI7oiNCpnJALGep2XuK_3QeuyXSSKUuORNrk6rKUjx7CQ29RcTNsarXF5lzR5f_NnN8blVVsZ2l_D_f725hZqA8UMwtROIDJlZh2Da5bTfeL9boiUNizGweusCtGtgQRzNs=s3352" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2799" data-original-width="3352" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH45uJRheZdgtpQZCO_DID6hTfyIbn0RglLNseTANCNqtK1-KgB-yJQdI7oiNCpnJALGep2XuK_3QeuyXSSKUuORNrk6rKUjx7CQ29RcTNsarXF5lzR5f_NnN8blVVsZ2l_D_f725hZqA8UMwtROIDJlZh2Da5bTfeL9boiUNizGweusCtGtgQRzNs=w640-h534" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was also time to put a spring wreath on my front door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose pastel colours and a flower pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.appleblossomdreams.com/2022/03/springtime-crochet-long-lite-plain_01227926592.html">Apple Blossom Dreams</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">where you will see many beautiful flowery patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">************</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that spring is waking up where you live and that the sunshine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and blue skies are uplifting your thoughts during these troubled times. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can help those in need by donating to the charities that are suggested in the media.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to use La Chaîne du Bonheur</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is a well-known and trusted Swiss organization</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and also Doctors Without Borders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-73966203517960217322022-02-14T20:31:00.011+01:002022-02-14T20:42:06.328+01:00A Heart-Shaped Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRhVu6nV3DbQdeOYbV-n0TKEWp9RXTiMykQFPYqGYnTikT5ZKWD2qnwk0ULwfH_D1M4b1xn7HY1phDts94OdZYXzP5QudO6dBMWcn2yxLuK6ZtUJoMJCts1dq3R-Lj-8WpAWLgd7Nt6FNKfBEYqLwI4qaxoFsR6ivfCcdGgpp4cTV20wQXBfOM-tI6=s5070" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4158" data-original-width="5070" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRhVu6nV3DbQdeOYbV-n0TKEWp9RXTiMykQFPYqGYnTikT5ZKWD2qnwk0ULwfH_D1M4b1xn7HY1phDts94OdZYXzP5QudO6dBMWcn2yxLuK6ZtUJoMJCts1dq3R-Lj-8WpAWLgd7Nt6FNKfBEYqLwI4qaxoFsR6ivfCcdGgpp4cTV20wQXBfOM-tI6=w640-h524" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heart Shapes are always lovely to create and I love to make mine in crochet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is attached to a small branch of cherry blossom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pretty pattern comes from</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://anabeliahandmade.blogspot.com/2022/02/valentines-crochet-heart-free-pattern.html">Anabelia Craft Design</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFGHUUNemCexyUjfOLTeQe7CX31q9AKmEFvlYMdfPlxXUWPWXPa-2zZrbgky4gzuFyWrLJXkSNBr3_pygR5K4B9RsrGzSozArUAVNAk1YNiKfAxSvaKgLrrZ7Joh7hGILUxY0_dtf0FGbo4fVqaCU6jZeKx-vJIDcldFQdp1QH-OwWp1ddXa2wNjRM=s6240" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFGHUUNemCexyUjfOLTeQe7CX31q9AKmEFvlYMdfPlxXUWPWXPa-2zZrbgky4gzuFyWrLJXkSNBr3_pygR5K4B9RsrGzSozArUAVNAk1YNiKfAxSvaKgLrrZ7Joh7hGILUxY0_dtf0FGbo4fVqaCU6jZeKx-vJIDcldFQdp1QH-OwWp1ddXa2wNjRM=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made another one in pink which is next to my Sonny Angel doll</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dressed in cherry blossom clothes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0Wt87h9hKxe_9BEono2jaihaolYUzlPSf_GvpX8jX2LGoHD_JbWxVsNCKNHoFi8LHZX5qcvzd-PplwunxAy4xGqdt3hh2B2312ETrrUWfp5ou2hQ40MVLWOORjC0z24P2PCbGK7g6PTCIRBaJ4-7Iw1ee-uxY0ub4AdEXcAvRzo0-neiE94SYrNH0=s4255" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4255" data-original-width="3233" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0Wt87h9hKxe_9BEono2jaihaolYUzlPSf_GvpX8jX2LGoHD_JbWxVsNCKNHoFi8LHZX5qcvzd-PplwunxAy4xGqdt3hh2B2312ETrrUWfp5ou2hQ40MVLWOORjC0z24P2PCbGK7g6PTCIRBaJ4-7Iw1ee-uxY0ub4AdEXcAvRzo0-neiE94SYrNH0=w486-h640" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I received these beautiful pink and red roses in a bouquet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which tempted me to make a garland of mini hearts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's something special about anything heart-shaped, don't you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfhhCv1KZV4Uv3eNfiN_ApYHl5miws8ECl4dUil5UVDRO385UIyf-9UDOs30nJ2gdC6Zqo1v1fv-iFylJyGpIjoFnBtuWIuWJFQYR5P_rM14bEKBmOaxgXg9sP7JkYknEBajDhoD7j_wj-ZpenXQ-4FNzNL0gWOTINyGNwPLR_hOeN_v_kooMxwIIC=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfhhCv1KZV4Uv3eNfiN_ApYHl5miws8ECl4dUil5UVDRO385UIyf-9UDOs30nJ2gdC6Zqo1v1fv-iFylJyGpIjoFnBtuWIuWJFQYR5P_rM14bEKBmOaxgXg9sP7JkYknEBajDhoD7j_wj-ZpenXQ-4FNzNL0gWOTINyGNwPLR_hOeN_v_kooMxwIIC=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have had many sunny days this month and I have been enjoying them to the full.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked this little leftover leaf from autumn, still hanging onto the branch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEget0a45mpnek2lb_vCRjbGjjO0-8hVLWh5NRZjtXcuHz5W0FlF3DQvnvVae99rkYeyHsDYDirufNK4DE6JBqGtouzlPKtwR-bOf0vN1VLkUA359HaG9_GwTE2PCXorMjLnFL2RGH_-edsrR6Df0ysUI6OlWlhV3I54W6eUBlkTrP2G_S6lWYJXmp4n=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEget0a45mpnek2lb_vCRjbGjjO0-8hVLWh5NRZjtXcuHz5W0FlF3DQvnvVae99rkYeyHsDYDirufNK4DE6JBqGtouzlPKtwR-bOf0vN1VLkUA359HaG9_GwTE2PCXorMjLnFL2RGH_-edsrR6Df0ysUI6OlWlhV3I54W6eUBlkTrP2G_S6lWYJXmp4n=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I have to take you for a walk along the lake. I have been there several times</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the last week and the lighting has been perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPiN2bZgUFwxgtz_6tR3c-CGQeZHi-qet4F539bJ7H6JQqKF607pSbkftR2v_S1-BQ0nktmmdKF3VKdOu6eYQm9cu4hpJM742sZcElml3goblnxMLESDU6RUXyUK9wYaU_p08myk_mDUZHSPRMCTxfq6P_5AJy-qbVCS_9RZc5WRSlUFV6jM3xHcPe=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPiN2bZgUFwxgtz_6tR3c-CGQeZHi-qet4F539bJ7H6JQqKF607pSbkftR2v_S1-BQ0nktmmdKF3VKdOu6eYQm9cu4hpJM742sZcElml3goblnxMLESDU6RUXyUK9wYaU_p08myk_mDUZHSPRMCTxfq6P_5AJy-qbVCS_9RZc5WRSlUFV6jM3xHcPe=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mountains were slightly misty and the lake was a lovely shade of blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpLO_GllB18HX9XmIWC92m3PKhIYBnI1kX7BFrzVm1gG_z7LJ5n9Tr6AnbqHHWoFBjnkTZ9wrDkykKyc-dy2kunhRLJAvMDD66Sfx3dfWDEHlJMDd2UbWBIv2frmXGqzXfSIENx3q5MQE5_3stMrnUFJDdwociC0C3okEkz5WKv7hhPgxgcPr-ez1f=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpLO_GllB18HX9XmIWC92m3PKhIYBnI1kX7BFrzVm1gG_z7LJ5n9Tr6AnbqHHWoFBjnkTZ9wrDkykKyc-dy2kunhRLJAvMDD66Sfx3dfWDEHlJMDd2UbWBIv2frmXGqzXfSIENx3q5MQE5_3stMrnUFJDdwociC0C3okEkz5WKv7hhPgxgcPr-ez1f=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A slight breeze ruffled the surface of the water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and there have been fresh snowfalls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP7h8CrlQcj8oPSdQHeOHPR_SwsrezX9i6v3hNpz6jHijZR9GHyWwbrg3xxxckcJzrPDxXcSZXYLp1O11J5X0HArnYrkGHS6JA8LHGdKNNyzeXpGutRSdIRS1lkcpJMGnC4jdN6IMgujrBTL-d4uUBE1SBtRBKw3nw7U2HJ-H0ox_23kUaL_4sNIqm=s4566" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4566" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP7h8CrlQcj8oPSdQHeOHPR_SwsrezX9i6v3hNpz6jHijZR9GHyWwbrg3xxxckcJzrPDxXcSZXYLp1O11J5X0HArnYrkGHS6JA8LHGdKNNyzeXpGutRSdIRS1lkcpJMGnC4jdN6IMgujrBTL-d4uUBE1SBtRBKw3nw7U2HJ-H0ox_23kUaL_4sNIqm=w640-h458" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bright sunshine created a myriad of sparkles on the surface of the water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so glad that I was down by the lake that day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg23JkamcEk_ZTEXS7LxftL3q8IJ76XuMhOQc5FugAmh367eeECRfZoSsgF5bonuVagxtFVi5-7WXhIbFv_lvjs31_2Kjas6y3r1FVPe1R1kRMCm3FMqxXeXrlwTfZm0T5JXypNWd2mHM6KW3--brMO9x_r1eCMHAQ5QA2JxuJK3l4Es_YuvjctzRgf=s4792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="4792" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg23JkamcEk_ZTEXS7LxftL3q8IJ76XuMhOQc5FugAmh367eeECRfZoSsgF5bonuVagxtFVi5-7WXhIbFv_lvjs31_2Kjas6y3r1FVPe1R1kRMCm3FMqxXeXrlwTfZm0T5JXypNWd2mHM6KW3--brMO9x_r1eCMHAQ5QA2JxuJK3l4Es_YuvjctzRgf=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What peace on this particular day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I walked a lot and sat on a bench for a while, soaking up all the beauty and peacefulness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_EaLwubkGmgL6ckNY90YcKvGcC6S8gu_DLWgCfRNRKZFAW2siUkE-eZ7IivwdcFfccrQfzhEFM6fE02GKg_GgkVeh39ZZRObF4PWSHr27R7g7G1kXNV5XNMF70QPiTQb_W2wl9ci9DhjARfQWd_O29Acs0Gvfobu-pwIdewziE8aCKVgz6V8JgQB7=s4491" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="4491" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_EaLwubkGmgL6ckNY90YcKvGcC6S8gu_DLWgCfRNRKZFAW2siUkE-eZ7IivwdcFfccrQfzhEFM6fE02GKg_GgkVeh39ZZRObF4PWSHr27R7g7G1kXNV5XNMF70QPiTQb_W2wl9ci9DhjARfQWd_O29Acs0Gvfobu-pwIdewziE8aCKVgz6V8JgQB7=w640-h402" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can see the tower of the hotel and restaurant called Le Château d'Ouchy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBkQzfN6DLcoccQCuyObaUbUC1DUs4Yh7uST3uTB3ke_G4FMnxwnMT_eoATT5XIu2_CW-Vl8BkbC7bNv2sNqz67I1gRyGzqLVMQRsJuWuhMVe61ojAQVmcdRL1sEl3ZOu93Se6wxgA9uhZy2weBePWRBAmr4z3eVNsV_lAZg2QcN5jSI4gFLIHD_94=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBkQzfN6DLcoccQCuyObaUbUC1DUs4Yh7uST3uTB3ke_G4FMnxwnMT_eoATT5XIu2_CW-Vl8BkbC7bNv2sNqz67I1gRyGzqLVMQRsJuWuhMVe61ojAQVmcdRL1sEl3ZOu93Se6wxgA9uhZy2weBePWRBAmr4z3eVNsV_lAZg2QcN5jSI4gFLIHD_94=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really enjoyed observing two Great Crested Grebes doing their courtship display</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwkWdybIQCUsdvsJ8OrNNWC_s-1oochP4XJyeP0O0D92ay8DLjZ2Lw9H0jkII0TgUt6NhHLKnF5WF0C5_HVVQnhMyxftzUg4lDpM_Xbq5IPibKJ1RJm6yiRNMsvXFXn_VqMuXuhuMFYwuRLhAUlF8Xs4X1lAfyyIeiGph10UhOTnvMkvVI4bt1k7wN=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwkWdybIQCUsdvsJ8OrNNWC_s-1oochP4XJyeP0O0D92ay8DLjZ2Lw9H0jkII0TgUt6NhHLKnF5WF0C5_HVVQnhMyxftzUg4lDpM_Xbq5IPibKJ1RJm6yiRNMsvXFXn_VqMuXuhuMFYwuRLhAUlF8Xs4X1lAfyyIeiGph10UhOTnvMkvVI4bt1k7wN=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was all quite enchanting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFcYXW54hkXe6RjCqGe5gd9fMgENcR0_zpuKrTwPDWp3vVIqIrtQxNaaCfcvQk3huyHlptNHnx8-FOi0_zqPNWRWW9Ap1nG__aLArrdG-FZl3YOsVSHR4FHeLA3oKR2p7Fye9UOFwO1YkkWfMPCzSr7vyTKxYS7XDF3b3ua_6z9Gsw7ocqE3WfbFMn=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFcYXW54hkXe6RjCqGe5gd9fMgENcR0_zpuKrTwPDWp3vVIqIrtQxNaaCfcvQk3huyHlptNHnx8-FOi0_zqPNWRWW9Ap1nG__aLArrdG-FZl3YOsVSHR4FHeLA3oKR2p7Fye9UOFwO1YkkWfMPCzSr7vyTKxYS7XDF3b3ua_6z9Gsw7ocqE3WfbFMn=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to see a short video clip of them doing their dance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will see it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORqblRpH9Eg">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNkONowifnDM07KibHseSu8UO9I8oeKEDnOjaFmmjH24JOaCyKkFCtLzD8eI38L6M-aVRK1x2KdbS1E-hN3Nr010FRVKQFmbjIJVtR2n7HRZ4LWOX36zBZqrpBeUMRYI60Qn9I5dZ8fTAgyedD--8DVtGqPqgLPtj46PSPbv5M6UDB4chpk3eZ7QVO=s3828" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3828" data-original-width="2870" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNkONowifnDM07KibHseSu8UO9I8oeKEDnOjaFmmjH24JOaCyKkFCtLzD8eI38L6M-aVRK1x2KdbS1E-hN3Nr010FRVKQFmbjIJVtR2n7HRZ4LWOX36zBZqrpBeUMRYI60Qn9I5dZ8fTAgyedD--8DVtGqPqgLPtj46PSPbv5M6UDB4chpk3eZ7QVO=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always find this sailing boat very elegant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb70OxNUogqzNsUbVxvjfIepADwxpmQHpP1tmmRmhTi-L9IjivY0VS-vWUdGQZ0YgTwCj8F2tJk8nhsGHm1d19KG7A4g7i6bHH4ZO_Y3T0h-netis1UyjEV5c7FCdd_5DbsRJUHS-yJW96qZpijbzh7O7PCg_lNx4Rq9diTpowLJ4WVLKi8BIgWFJD=s4552" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3070" data-original-width="4552" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgb70OxNUogqzNsUbVxvjfIepADwxpmQHpP1tmmRmhTi-L9IjivY0VS-vWUdGQZ0YgTwCj8F2tJk8nhsGHm1d19KG7A4g7i6bHH4ZO_Y3T0h-netis1UyjEV5c7FCdd_5DbsRJUHS-yJW96qZpijbzh7O7PCg_lNx4Rq9diTpowLJ4WVLKi8BIgWFJD=w640-h432" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another small boat and a pretty misty background shrouding the base of the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv8on2n6m5Jqnx4kkhkYdJRtu9IWUy_orJgLGCTQt3W0jozX8TgJdA2JoROlTMpUaM6eDPHc8K23owgeXl1fX8JEET9xzOehHWNNPRE30gGpHhZpFTlPf4e-JbkRd7VCq7x9WJ8K_F_cZXs0K3NCqPi-P6ZhqRTBxfg00cNZ4tAkgrb4BTUAVKle3X=s3950" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="3950" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv8on2n6m5Jqnx4kkhkYdJRtu9IWUy_orJgLGCTQt3W0jozX8TgJdA2JoROlTMpUaM6eDPHc8K23owgeXl1fX8JEET9xzOehHWNNPRE30gGpHhZpFTlPf4e-JbkRd7VCq7x9WJ8K_F_cZXs0K3NCqPi-P6ZhqRTBxfg00cNZ4tAkgrb4BTUAVKle3X=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunbursts and sparkles on the water after a night of rain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-0e7jeggAi9386Dw_7Jlygww4-D0E7NAt29MiPsHO6NepROf3z7bnC_MgH-_tbzHRFiOxOhLDJY_4HmXmkqwN4gqhekB2z4T8f8F9In1FqUpa1xqGOSXrImkO9AI-mcKPNGnXPKTivG0OQCjaTtCBsdH_2wH8YWOBgYeX05ywNtcXhIgfmbnORb6E=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-0e7jeggAi9386Dw_7Jlygww4-D0E7NAt29MiPsHO6NepROf3z7bnC_MgH-_tbzHRFiOxOhLDJY_4HmXmkqwN4gqhekB2z4T8f8F9In1FqUpa1xqGOSXrImkO9AI-mcKPNGnXPKTivG0OQCjaTtCBsdH_2wH8YWOBgYeX05ywNtcXhIgfmbnORb6E=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've joined a group of photographers to practice self-portraits</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and our challenge of the week was to take reflections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello to you all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyHU-p5yx4NS52JIlzvlOazHnL3sHIJVp5JtbK22iL7C0wDCiWA2eJ9XRjoeRRXX0hId2xsZVqf1Lv62qpeniquhmW6Nd_IXM9oTa9J5H1BhFquE3DItTGXNzlDM03WVFMrrL2eAgM939lWrP3jV66XyLGmB5oPTjy_iYvyYZcE-S8UPEqUb7DYfaX=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyHU-p5yx4NS52JIlzvlOazHnL3sHIJVp5JtbK22iL7C0wDCiWA2eJ9XRjoeRRXX0hId2xsZVqf1Lv62qpeniquhmW6Nd_IXM9oTa9J5H1BhFquE3DItTGXNzlDM03WVFMrrL2eAgM939lWrP3jV66XyLGmB5oPTjy_iYvyYZcE-S8UPEqUb7DYfaX=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first spring flowers are starting to appear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Snowdrops and darling little Violets, winter-flowering Viburnum and Primroses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRJIGTeNsOoquM3-AJjpcv1L8qWQ6HNfWZzCDhmN0y93Nz8qmnV0klm34602vDoL3AiesQemeipZ1M4WYqCd828l9xZp6k54RX1_TY2uvernX92tvtaqcqbeAFZ9q-wVzxUfib2YRzG-c8-4hIdVg4_9bF6wQAlxPl5XyEJyw8d5Ri9tBwHeRK6uLq=s4896" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRJIGTeNsOoquM3-AJjpcv1L8qWQ6HNfWZzCDhmN0y93Nz8qmnV0klm34602vDoL3AiesQemeipZ1M4WYqCd828l9xZp6k54RX1_TY2uvernX92tvtaqcqbeAFZ9q-wVzxUfib2YRzG-c8-4hIdVg4_9bF6wQAlxPl5XyEJyw8d5Ri9tBwHeRK6uLq=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two hearts for you for Valentine's Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are in for a mostly rainy week, but we have been so spoilt with sunshine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and we must be happy for the flowers and the whole of nature</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">who need rain as much as they need sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember to click on the photos to see them in a larger size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-18948135652125054672022-02-05T11:02:00.001+01:002022-02-05T11:02:34.201+01:00Awareness<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaX9h50-jUVxDyWl9tKtXS_w3t4hCxUcnf5P1ggQtS1PQUXaubXDcCsjzlMHujtHnfGT5vR8HJ_tR809rsYNvReeJWXmjASug3SUlNer3ma9WX6vjn4iP99shR7F8Db5NK2nuyoqG7Greu9dPw9ZBxrnilI-pEkwkS0w1nRxqEeec1EXuwLYrc9O86=s3623" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3263" data-original-width="3623" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaX9h50-jUVxDyWl9tKtXS_w3t4hCxUcnf5P1ggQtS1PQUXaubXDcCsjzlMHujtHnfGT5vR8HJ_tR809rsYNvReeJWXmjASug3SUlNer3ma9WX6vjn4iP99shR7F8Db5NK2nuyoqG7Greu9dPw9ZBxrnilI-pEkwkS0w1nRxqEeec1EXuwLYrc9O86=w640-h576" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Awareness is like the sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When it shines on things</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are transformed."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thich Nhat Hanh</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buddhist teacher and Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh left this life very recently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was 95 years old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His teachings held so much wisdom and I have several of his books, like the one above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are so many beautiful quotations in his books:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">" Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the table, you can see my Tingsha bells, or cymbals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have had them for many years and love their sound.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just listening to them gives me a feeling of peace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to hear these bells you can do so on this link:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wbJZzu4Ht4">Tingsha Bells</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My bells are the 3-inch ones with a slightly deeper sound.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am not Buddhist, but their teachings resonate with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC_brSR1POJT1YVsESMUIc0Cmfh_LcIa1T4CjI-P7rqqIOxDO1zEcGatBMG6OK9EBQPDc6QiRtRdEHsW9lgph4f2LtJYM-mxx7X5lp74VOjzPf6KnKdgMmzvQGcy887UpVMTR23lIBpMI-cz0UZfnKrzDPGRoDgdMY-8wVsOIg_craw_eiXJp8se9o=s5699" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4038" data-original-width="5699" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC_brSR1POJT1YVsESMUIc0Cmfh_LcIa1T4CjI-P7rqqIOxDO1zEcGatBMG6OK9EBQPDc6QiRtRdEHsW9lgph4f2LtJYM-mxx7X5lp74VOjzPf6KnKdgMmzvQGcy887UpVMTR23lIBpMI-cz0UZfnKrzDPGRoDgdMY-8wVsOIg_craw_eiXJp8se9o=w640-h454" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we set a pretty table for breakfast, we eat more slowly and consciously</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and appreciate each mouthful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This morning I made an apple muffin made with almond flour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnx3eecYyR2Q4IF6sQpob0qj_YGSJpWTs-1w1M2fP200K4c7JuuvIax3Sg41WwCXMVeDf-bBKMwNnYzFuDo-B4sRK7YdsEC-1i4ZKbJfvpsGqhuEmxk1ynuF4BGREoiB3s2pAXhrEpc4iyORKHWT4ozuUmimYl-GRwOcPvvLjI5fe9t4NZD_Fv-egL=s4568" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3207" data-original-width="4568" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnx3eecYyR2Q4IF6sQpob0qj_YGSJpWTs-1w1M2fP200K4c7JuuvIax3Sg41WwCXMVeDf-bBKMwNnYzFuDo-B4sRK7YdsEC-1i4ZKbJfvpsGqhuEmxk1ynuF4BGREoiB3s2pAXhrEpc4iyORKHWT4ozuUmimYl-GRwOcPvvLjI5fe9t4NZD_Fv-egL=w640-h450" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Being in nature and literally becoming part of it through my shadow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmaM6N3uyMl7-u0nOhz9Q6eUaqNjtd9fr9c_Om-lZu0mdUa8kCVlAvBNMOrPOyLKZh46k4R6MUJUTaYIZb7FxK05arPTcF_rL0mWtEy2jIlIz_JqKbpvG9JcY03YEVXGfyo8FLQGVLjE9eTxozOZ7Yrw6MVgfS-OJ3eWapp63fNSw2GsyXN6sgH2y6=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmaM6N3uyMl7-u0nOhz9Q6eUaqNjtd9fr9c_Om-lZu0mdUa8kCVlAvBNMOrPOyLKZh46k4R6MUJUTaYIZb7FxK05arPTcF_rL0mWtEy2jIlIz_JqKbpvG9JcY03YEVXGfyo8FLQGVLjE9eTxozOZ7Yrw6MVgfS-OJ3eWapp63fNSw2GsyXN6sgH2y6=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Witch Hazel is a welcome sight while the spring flowers are still shy of blooming</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">after a return to colder temperatures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga9oBgr071bwzOXRCbx3VC2G1gd_6-8hx2GwG9N1FaZH5E5C--5EbveqmDArSQeuu3YcFUuyA_tGDii3z6S_bQ2vVDFodjb3aW7Tp2iCCI_GhcOASV56pYOarPWZ8uKCBgIgUv1lxEkEWIfqLACb9_x1MJ6yvALM4ejP2IteyE0S7iqZl7M2O9F7zg=s3619" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="3619" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga9oBgr071bwzOXRCbx3VC2G1gd_6-8hx2GwG9N1FaZH5E5C--5EbveqmDArSQeuu3YcFUuyA_tGDii3z6S_bQ2vVDFodjb3aW7Tp2iCCI_GhcOASV56pYOarPWZ8uKCBgIgUv1lxEkEWIfqLACb9_x1MJ6yvALM4ejP2IteyE0S7iqZl7M2O9F7zg=w640-h456" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I was walking back from the shops yesterday, I looked up to see this lovely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cloud formation, momentarily hiding the sun, but we can see some discreet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sunrays slightly above and below the cloud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVijZ-WfHlOnYmIKviFyuwAYjS8kcJmqBlQJjMlkfJ403dZz0B1xZ82iIumBJ-dtq9LSSs7da4RMNIW10Cv2veAer--66SmJQvwypDW5JRseO-tq7aiPBNwwD6CfVeFu54nxDE4w_-JQ_cVaX5ieDWPJHTQSMP12P7CmPQ3xf9tdmp7JP0BbeOUSsI=s3493" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2396" data-original-width="3493" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVijZ-WfHlOnYmIKviFyuwAYjS8kcJmqBlQJjMlkfJ403dZz0B1xZ82iIumBJ-dtq9LSSs7da4RMNIW10Cv2veAer--66SmJQvwypDW5JRseO-tq7aiPBNwwD6CfVeFu54nxDE4w_-JQ_cVaX5ieDWPJHTQSMP12P7CmPQ3xf9tdmp7JP0BbeOUSsI=w640-h440" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am taking part in a private self-portrait group and this week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our challenge was to take silhouettes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I was walking in front of my glass-fronted bookcase, I noticed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my silhouette against the window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bet you didn't know that I lived in a bookcase in my spare time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKfIUauhkzzQxWh8SYISzIxIxIeurCIo-1Fn3MmA4b6bCnT1nbJWlQNBGDePrb2MGMIKnodI_l3ru_yqxelJS903uz7iZVhCSjTNaqA4C-8jj9N9WJlMvPMq1Ewb2Z_TlOBfFBLeuuHCllbu_CJFFtl37Tgxzgyd0EK-v9sWl75rg1iq0zbXyEueyp=s3677" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3677" data-original-width="3097" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKfIUauhkzzQxWh8SYISzIxIxIeurCIo-1Fn3MmA4b6bCnT1nbJWlQNBGDePrb2MGMIKnodI_l3ru_yqxelJS903uz7iZVhCSjTNaqA4C-8jj9N9WJlMvPMq1Ewb2Z_TlOBfFBLeuuHCllbu_CJFFtl37Tgxzgyd0EK-v9sWl75rg1iq0zbXyEueyp=w540-h640" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another bookcase photo, with my focus on the frame and the contents, but less on my silhouette,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">making it look more dreamy and contemplative as if I were looking out of the window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found it interesting to note that the shadow of my head highlighted the gold writing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of a book entitled 'A New Earth' by teacher and author Eckhart Tolle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGQgS8J9svhXDm_RQt5c67Z-AyoTPXz66hZU05EHYZQ4dL6BQA6Mg4b5EArliTEK5n4jC_2Vz3cMsMXknbF1a2ZRgEGxAJnXJNSAjWrwAskASomIy4VHlAsyuVjiqa-5KPrgEkfEYFRaaVLUbGZOi99KDxFIk9y43zZp3_9iHqSLE3b1oVI1CRvDK7=s4077" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3121" data-original-width="4077" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGQgS8J9svhXDm_RQt5c67Z-AyoTPXz66hZU05EHYZQ4dL6BQA6Mg4b5EArliTEK5n4jC_2Vz3cMsMXknbF1a2ZRgEGxAJnXJNSAjWrwAskASomIy4VHlAsyuVjiqa-5KPrgEkfEYFRaaVLUbGZOi99KDxFIk9y43zZp3_9iHqSLE3b1oVI1CRvDK7=w640-h490" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Space, lightness and simplicity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you noticed, that when there's too much going on,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we just need to create some space around us. let in the light and return to simplicity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finding my centre</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Space, lightness, simplicity</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Show be how to be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you are finding lightness and laughter in your own life,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">remembering that our smile makes life more beautiful, both for others and for how we feel inside.</div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-17529783334216168422022-01-15T17:31:00.025+01:002022-01-16T07:14:53.931+01:00I Bring You Flowers and Art<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhR42Faj6lHrqZiZ6UWz-Tk-0OGJTYkK_mbHyuLgvKzmcGmPOIu2DZwysq7Lz2PKRbVOIxsdirnMrEaArihvFMF7-Bnz7nRZqsDuEsJt0itCIjac9CYvCPgJ-o0v73YCSXJV3soQ1dq9VhPu_DBPDlEiBU83BIoUvzJWQ8pTvH8btNrCFt0lnNhc_x8=s5060" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3960" data-original-width="5060" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhR42Faj6lHrqZiZ6UWz-Tk-0OGJTYkK_mbHyuLgvKzmcGmPOIu2DZwysq7Lz2PKRbVOIxsdirnMrEaArihvFMF7-Bnz7nRZqsDuEsJt0itCIjac9CYvCPgJ-o0v73YCSXJV3soQ1dq9VhPu_DBPDlEiBU83BIoUvzJWQ8pTvH8btNrCFt0lnNhc_x8=w640-h500" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The florist's are selling their uplifiting spring bulbs already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really liked this watering can planter filled with pink Hyacinths.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The words on the can say:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">La Vie en Rose</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bleu Ciel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plein de Soleil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meaning:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seeing life through rose-tinted glasses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blue Sky</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of Sunshine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That first phrase, is best described as living with an attitude or outlook of positivity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trying to see the beauty in the everyday,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rather like when you first fall in love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNmuQ5u7J2xI7CEEmDhvc5sAjOj36qLZ6IzV7452hqo2zHxcZfI6XKkcNJgZhIHg_Wrs1-eXSqyEBgzYCPdVj7D-G-R8YHwSroSFxvzlqUiPo0u0tKEbI0ysbx1Vj0YrZLtzFr_OmELjHi1xJrJtpa9GH9467q-H7ohsLp8vtmRMS9r93d89va0ZUf=s4631" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="4631" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNmuQ5u7J2xI7CEEmDhvc5sAjOj36qLZ6IzV7452hqo2zHxcZfI6XKkcNJgZhIHg_Wrs1-eXSqyEBgzYCPdVj7D-G-R8YHwSroSFxvzlqUiPo0u0tKEbI0ysbx1Vj0YrZLtzFr_OmELjHi1xJrJtpa9GH9467q-H7ohsLp8vtmRMS9r93d89va0ZUf=w640-h450" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On January 6th, which is the Epiphany, it's tradition to eat a Galette des Rois.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They come in different forms, but the most delicious one is made with flaky pastry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a ground almond filling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is always a tiny 'king' statue or similar figurine somewhere in the filling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The person who gets the slice with the tiny king gets to wear the crown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and is king, or queen, for the day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPcsM8fILh9A6yvmuO5DS0uwVsIAJ2rpJkyOsKIZ8IMfzux40CkU0DaMjQtNEYBSep2e2-jvIqQ8AIJeOzEw2Z1HToZm6rV5vpxXadDRMEdS6QuJCcb4hEZQEsyOzkZ_QLUmwHfPSjNxvj5vQkPBAxwa1cxL2iQFRSIKtj_MjcaKWUWgNNUX1RXMIQ=s6240" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPcsM8fILh9A6yvmuO5DS0uwVsIAJ2rpJkyOsKIZ8IMfzux40CkU0DaMjQtNEYBSep2e2-jvIqQ8AIJeOzEw2Z1HToZm6rV5vpxXadDRMEdS6QuJCcb4hEZQEsyOzkZ_QLUmwHfPSjNxvj5vQkPBAxwa1cxL2iQFRSIKtj_MjcaKWUWgNNUX1RXMIQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a few light snowfalls at the beginning of the month</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and after watching the beautiful flakes float lazily from the sky,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I noticed my little glass dish of marbles catching the reflections from</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the crochet cloth below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmGPqVAPoy13uG1m130u1-h0tUt64Kg0PL0H7eQE7TZhiOKV0s5t_KAezcYOIpzn0qd4Qx7_2AXmGpMMRXWCqhv7jyG0xpfpsx2HxiCxqxOkZYX-0Kzs6_4bDgkIjDKXfk9AFLqukQ5NX0hVpCqUmTMShIuP8qQXAKY8GTTiwAl4FI3k9x1n0OyHBQ=s4894" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4894" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmGPqVAPoy13uG1m130u1-h0tUt64Kg0PL0H7eQE7TZhiOKV0s5t_KAezcYOIpzn0qd4Qx7_2AXmGpMMRXWCqhv7jyG0xpfpsx2HxiCxqxOkZYX-0Kzs6_4bDgkIjDKXfk9AFLqukQ5NX0hVpCqUmTMShIuP8qQXAKY8GTTiwAl4FI3k9x1n0OyHBQ=w640-h404" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Early one morning, there were beautiful pink and blue colours in the sunrise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I ran out on the end of my balcony to capture them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you see the tiny bird in the distance flying high? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's very small, but if you click on the photo, you will see it better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1dfcuuBkDOhDdkV4ZCwoYJq2ImanHrVGrNeUwJio7uxZXg-yFJUq5ac4pX2IFvTPrSUX9VCV7yJGW4JO1Lm_LWvEP2ekkEAGr_9pGVGDT13dfA1LbyW4RaN-fN-zmpAAK109UcRRtdCIHE8vok9OGIYn0nJ64gL-vLmtFbuyuURMCUs_RGXTbIYRA=s4304" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="4304" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1dfcuuBkDOhDdkV4ZCwoYJq2ImanHrVGrNeUwJio7uxZXg-yFJUq5ac4pX2IFvTPrSUX9VCV7yJGW4JO1Lm_LWvEP2ekkEAGr_9pGVGDT13dfA1LbyW4RaN-fN-zmpAAK109UcRRtdCIHE8vok9OGIYn0nJ64gL-vLmtFbuyuURMCUs_RGXTbIYRA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I set off for a walk to the higher part of my neighbourhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love passing these tall poplar trees on the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg74K4vVNQSfvwxFm621RiAzt2bwfDx12h4mmhMXMHMZ7YufdQdmzZspKyTrFIkwSod_pMfSmF834VvK0oS7VFuadfd28B8nn0MZuQoU5SxKS7kHBIyXVJ1LpvWXHcOdv6GFg78lyxT-fku9ItyqsH0Bt4qChmCjV8eFYuuq07AlaljAxa9j8X8_2V-=s4559" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2865" data-original-width="4559" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg74K4vVNQSfvwxFm621RiAzt2bwfDx12h4mmhMXMHMZ7YufdQdmzZspKyTrFIkwSod_pMfSmF834VvK0oS7VFuadfd28B8nn0MZuQoU5SxKS7kHBIyXVJ1LpvWXHcOdv6GFg78lyxT-fku9ItyqsH0Bt4qChmCjV8eFYuuq07AlaljAxa9j8X8_2V-=w640-h402" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The branches are still bare so early in the year, but look at that blue sky!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNumJ2ZtjI0S-ZgnDcr6VrHHrcTf3NyTmcrU5VlD8-ld2dgchuiqa0k5qIbrzBQSZ7Ri-hapfdtn54fmGGhL7EOoLlYkcDZeulBiTpEespJ26l-bZKBWLXQ1Fqz8Vm1QpgLEBMLAmtcyDWHt89AbUEUYLpuCkGhx9YKG1rVQVQdsJWISyYZx9RZBDx=s4720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3146" data-original-width="4720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNumJ2ZtjI0S-ZgnDcr6VrHHrcTf3NyTmcrU5VlD8-ld2dgchuiqa0k5qIbrzBQSZ7Ri-hapfdtn54fmGGhL7EOoLlYkcDZeulBiTpEespJ26l-bZKBWLXQ1Fqz8Vm1QpgLEBMLAmtcyDWHt89AbUEUYLpuCkGhx9YKG1rVQVQdsJWISyYZx9RZBDx=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I walk uphill for about half an hour, I can reach some fields.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were quite muddy, so I only stayed at the edge to see the view on the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1uG-4lw4p-Gqq2GNRblUzx9iJit8xFYDKSA-otyMm7thguXPAl8wATE3nrtTFjysZ9PitwIkGAWOQvVT-QhFwnv5VeHBKwpYbUMGxuInGX4ggt48irF-J3Yi3FJD80oQ2uTrgKUxzWcx8q9s2Kdf3Yloj9cc41bB_hxFS_u0Jk-Pgtjjx9SH5QtEh=s4892" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3070" data-original-width="4892" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1uG-4lw4p-Gqq2GNRblUzx9iJit8xFYDKSA-otyMm7thguXPAl8wATE3nrtTFjysZ9PitwIkGAWOQvVT-QhFwnv5VeHBKwpYbUMGxuInGX4ggt48irF-J3Yi3FJD80oQ2uTrgKUxzWcx8q9s2Kdf3Yloj9cc41bB_hxFS_u0Jk-Pgtjjx9SH5QtEh=w640-h402" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a period of misty and fairly warm days, it became much colder again</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bringing a big drop in temperatures, to about 2C in the daytime and below zero at night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few days of cold wind, blew the grey skies away and we are experiencing blue skies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and sunny days. It's so uplifting, don't you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZfoRjYC3_G0sYSsu9T8bkvAhP9ZUN6bpmW0zN8v_6GOe4WANdSxBev0yw6I_d41ZTvwLhpTjI4f9e1LYjMIQAFKUqnN9iHcm57EiOTAi0tPRBukRRLYs2ArpLz3kFf5sJN1oEQ95-J-qlPCkcSK1foVRhSys9lMMe0l44MdtWMx9-iTE343CkGY57=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZfoRjYC3_G0sYSsu9T8bkvAhP9ZUN6bpmW0zN8v_6GOe4WANdSxBev0yw6I_d41ZTvwLhpTjI4f9e1LYjMIQAFKUqnN9iHcm57EiOTAi0tPRBukRRLYs2ArpLz3kFf5sJN1oEQ95-J-qlPCkcSK1foVRhSys9lMMe0l44MdtWMx9-iTE343CkGY57=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A cheerful collage of yellow Primula flowers on my spring cloth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little sunshine flowers that remind us that days are getting longer and we shall soon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">have gained a whole hour of daylight since the winter equinox on December 21st.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipXeFnHxrOSbJ0kN4N8oPd8ldr6p2j93dwg-J2gh11GQavaIdz73N1DF0nLBFwETELxw6WoJZyPguUn2vsDabAc2Du0-9A7u5RD2Ttt5nw7F50zhoCbqjeBYp0EOx40HAEoIV_Hlkw79SidTu1Z2ryJT6QH6FSOnIlTVpI6oQ2L2NTMmpr9lxmDPKp=s5197" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3884" data-original-width="5197" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipXeFnHxrOSbJ0kN4N8oPd8ldr6p2j93dwg-J2gh11GQavaIdz73N1DF0nLBFwETELxw6WoJZyPguUn2vsDabAc2Du0-9A7u5RD2Ttt5nw7F50zhoCbqjeBYp0EOx40HAEoIV_Hlkw79SidTu1Z2ryJT6QH6FSOnIlTVpI6oQ2L2NTMmpr9lxmDPKp=w640-h478" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My deep red velvety Amaryllis gave me twelve beautiful big blooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">over a long period.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love having these plants in my home over Christmas and the new year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghlpUsd3sqYRmDbhyFtWhSvDrJL2R9y2tKJxIvVExY4xp5V3Cvm6NOwBNBm986I6gXQ0Mx6ZHSoYfLsFX-tIaqdUNr4mDb14RZJyMgd1Hs1FjxgTKjnebPrt2r7tJua-MOzKmxmc4FyPjB_7rI6uHfHjOGzm7LTc0Pi6uK6BR0BxbdYKjGf_cQD0b7=s5545" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3827" data-original-width="5545" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghlpUsd3sqYRmDbhyFtWhSvDrJL2R9y2tKJxIvVExY4xp5V3Cvm6NOwBNBm986I6gXQ0Mx6ZHSoYfLsFX-tIaqdUNr4mDb14RZJyMgd1Hs1FjxgTKjnebPrt2r7tJua-MOzKmxmc4FyPjB_7rI6uHfHjOGzm7LTc0Pi6uK6BR0BxbdYKjGf_cQD0b7=w640-h442" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it is the turn of the pink striped Amaryllis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's so elegant and somehow feminine and delicate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the very first bud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf76TeaTlm5AR3EkIUjg3t8OceF2vw2D6bMFse0GUbdXL0kcNjMs8LUWh-Tk5jLyoaoIqlMVr_DyRQ9uC5vp_rvw82rBBi-4syKverORU3BRzDxpcYpLHLdJRecxpWY3-YnZk83NscFO5Vwh1Y4jo8rjsg9r2nwGS00XsYHNW0qds8dpjctbNJ5iCq=s6131" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6131" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf76TeaTlm5AR3EkIUjg3t8OceF2vw2D6bMFse0GUbdXL0kcNjMs8LUWh-Tk5jLyoaoIqlMVr_DyRQ9uC5vp_rvw82rBBi-4syKverORU3BRzDxpcYpLHLdJRecxpWY3-YnZk83NscFO5Vwh1Y4jo8rjsg9r2nwGS00XsYHNW0qds8dpjctbNJ5iCq=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then a second one opened on the other side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-YcKHs6u0DFWZf8_dGrjSP_TH60Uh4ZY0JfWJUhS-dKLbYvH904RDhnsaYhlocJqZPXqqOwVeObixleuqXcn52nHOYPQ3DkMyOqk4Nr5-4Oz6HkJUjzCjrcvykL4Gc0EWUBdFsCos8pzMOJh7nLtv_7kIdAIK4JmHjsfbsIa_-ui3QTYt7tv4QZdH=s5858" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3904" data-original-width="5858" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-YcKHs6u0DFWZf8_dGrjSP_TH60Uh4ZY0JfWJUhS-dKLbYvH904RDhnsaYhlocJqZPXqqOwVeObixleuqXcn52nHOYPQ3DkMyOqk4Nr5-4Oz6HkJUjzCjrcvykL4Gc0EWUBdFsCos8pzMOJh7nLtv_7kIdAIK4JmHjsfbsIa_-ui3QTYt7tv4QZdH=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here they are both together with two more buds to open up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3UpFeeEpWcd3G4stFfopzfJ3MebtKQQ4zUAvc1Cr5qilbaIloq_2rlkjr89dbufCunQcuPD4kpAhxnJTobRLz_ELXvFKlwBIYoIEJMsXyG8dgLEyZJTwqrEU11Hr-ZY4CbCalZofrEOh-93h8otOjljvzz7wrY5hddEZZ5cwR-oOSM4sADcZKWsAL=s6238" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3904" data-original-width="6238" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3UpFeeEpWcd3G4stFfopzfJ3MebtKQQ4zUAvc1Cr5qilbaIloq_2rlkjr89dbufCunQcuPD4kpAhxnJTobRLz_ELXvFKlwBIYoIEJMsXyG8dgLEyZJTwqrEU11Hr-ZY4CbCalZofrEOh-93h8otOjljvzz7wrY5hddEZZ5cwR-oOSM4sADcZKWsAL=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Lawrence Weschler</div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202021; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always enjoyed creating the abstract quality of subjects to concentrate on shape and colour,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and in this case, flow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9WHVZU6Cy7_8V0rqPVuk6M2eR2QcbyPRDcbCwnKDpgrHvVpYvg8Sh4eYcgC2qEuDPahv6gaFMaQhs0gQncY6bS7C6Lbd5u-WTGKZAzjwaLAH1qG-pBlJcqiA9FqoN54jfh67HuSLfd7qadKOk9k4t3f4cAImEfbf3d1Jcv8jE0JqzQr9oFHUtXUxW=s3649" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3649" data-original-width="2513" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9WHVZU6Cy7_8V0rqPVuk6M2eR2QcbyPRDcbCwnKDpgrHvVpYvg8Sh4eYcgC2qEuDPahv6gaFMaQhs0gQncY6bS7C6Lbd5u-WTGKZAzjwaLAH1qG-pBlJcqiA9FqoN54jfh67HuSLfd7qadKOk9k4t3f4cAImEfbf3d1Jcv8jE0JqzQr9oFHUtXUxW=w440-h640" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the brochure of a wonderful Van Gogh Alive art exhibition</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is on show in Lausanne.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved it so much that I went to see it twice!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are a Van Gogh fan, you will love this exhibition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrncSr1TAcI_3XOrYzb_2mCBauLetpWHqOwuRmN0-CgR23FF-ljcTh-cifOpORb2kpaUnb80kfF3GBXMZOFrummVfj-_uP7SuWt6yEpAU0QJoLoPYv0uPpkclg1eGN9x0PWLa-_mx6RNTStVee1Se5rywnf7PoCS4zmLXsYvjPgxQ8TJb6JMHr-UDw=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrncSr1TAcI_3XOrYzb_2mCBauLetpWHqOwuRmN0-CgR23FF-ljcTh-cifOpORb2kpaUnb80kfF3GBXMZOFrummVfj-_uP7SuWt6yEpAU0QJoLoPYv0uPpkclg1eGN9x0PWLa-_mx6RNTStVee1Se5rywnf7PoCS4zmLXsYvjPgxQ8TJb6JMHr-UDw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is Van Gogh's bedroom which he painted when he was living in Arles in 1888.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8lXlPutE5c04eeaEh8bJSkahSdll-pyOPE2SZ4cNAoJI7KDekXFwNfgl81HEeYX6u-DKRZotrZutyKsfxrGU5lsnIII2-hAKocPy7jf_tuCPKzjceQYuWksThploYm-3WJmQXtyvPeiS38mcI3S1HlJQHz0j-Ie8zKXNGkRwGqX4XBI9I5P_lfX2f=s3726" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2732" data-original-width="3726" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8lXlPutE5c04eeaEh8bJSkahSdll-pyOPE2SZ4cNAoJI7KDekXFwNfgl81HEeYX6u-DKRZotrZutyKsfxrGU5lsnIII2-hAKocPy7jf_tuCPKzjceQYuWksThploYm-3WJmQXtyvPeiS38mcI3S1HlJQHz0j-Ie8zKXNGkRwGqX4XBI9I5P_lfX2f=w640-h470" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His beautiful Iris</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht3vM7-GcE-z7Ooa9-Z1QWZuOYiHZtE8dUCsqD8vwYx5xEFduPAUUYJzcfbuAXZU3T-_Pfim_qtSHOl2-BDtuAT2SEmDrM0RkyMr0_YkQHJAgQ7EQcRiPXQhvp6t3-z6uRxw3OAKIpOtGvWezkQ2wVS8g7LDJ_yNfa-_gfoR8xhuKDs17S0unA1_Gn=s3281" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2420" data-original-width="3281" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht3vM7-GcE-z7Ooa9-Z1QWZuOYiHZtE8dUCsqD8vwYx5xEFduPAUUYJzcfbuAXZU3T-_Pfim_qtSHOl2-BDtuAT2SEmDrM0RkyMr0_YkQHJAgQ7EQcRiPXQhvp6t3-z6uRxw3OAKIpOtGvWezkQ2wVS8g7LDJ_yNfa-_gfoR8xhuKDs17S0unA1_Gn=w640-h472" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Almond Blossom which he painted to celebrate the birth of his nephew,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">also named Vincent, to his brother Theo and his wife Johanna.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Theo was an art dealer in Paris.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was a good brother to Vincent, encouraging him in his art and helping him financially.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvRZ1KpWPSazNxsrqLYbDUCtfVa4s5yvG1T_3dXcL0L86W0l46q6JcD9cVWx2xhb4KOMRZaCV5CjcU-jM0L66qTCYVcRbG01RUVmD33LK4Gquz8T-RwisEZV_ZBxt1UeVaLLvUkWVdqkcR59BIZbMqEnmf9PGAn_CRgwuS7W-JBClw_O8zGSho9d0=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUvRZ1KpWPSazNxsrqLYbDUCtfVa4s5yvG1T_3dXcL0L86W0l46q6JcD9cVWx2xhb4KOMRZaCV5CjcU-jM0L66qTCYVcRbG01RUVmD33LK4Gquz8T-RwisEZV_ZBxt1UeVaLLvUkWVdqkcR59BIZbMqEnmf9PGAn_CRgwuS7W-JBClw_O8zGSho9d0=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was one of Van Gogh's Starry Night paintings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks slightly blurred because the images are moving with shooting stars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm showing it because of the sheer and beautiful intensity of the the famous blue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that Van Gogh liked to use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs8t0kHfwEpgi4xiSEk9JtOYHHcTAyJ4Pv0DkaAUUeE5YPfSPPriltH6TlS1O11Be9Nz5Ozn0D7cKBo64G88j_YXePHLCUZ3Wp3Pk4Li7wSknkAyqo2crs_ihKu9DKIa6JO5ngBunA7FTHcB050KB_0qa4pcl3I3Oaz4GEJYsxAq6olXT56JOjS4UJ=s8000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs8t0kHfwEpgi4xiSEk9JtOYHHcTAyJ4Pv0DkaAUUeE5YPfSPPriltH6TlS1O11Be9Nz5Ozn0D7cKBo64G88j_YXePHLCUZ3Wp3Pk4Li7wSknkAyqo2crs_ihKu9DKIa6JO5ngBunA7FTHcB050KB_0qa4pcl3I3Oaz4GEJYsxAq6olXT56JOjS4UJ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The self-portrait in this collage is one of my favourite ones he painted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The manner in which this exhibition is presented is difficult to explain, so I'm including two links</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for you to see for yourself. The first one is here </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in<a href="https://www.vangoghlausanne.ch/"> Lausanne</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second one is a longer YouTube clip is from the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbgrHnbgoDU">Atelier des Lumières in Paris</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I preferred the chosen classical music in Lausanne.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The whole show lasts for 45 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's tragic that Van Gogh remained virtually unknown until after his death.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He died, far too young, at only thirty-seven</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but he painted more than 2.100 works of art.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of Vincent's quotations were projected onto the walls and my favourite one is this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">" I dream my paintings and then I paint my dreams."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you, Vincent Van Gogh, for painting your dreams and sharing them with us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you like Van Gogh's paintings, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">please go and see this immersive art exhibition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will come out of it transformed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-67244087533839260502022-01-01T20:07:00.004+01:002022-01-01T20:08:14.270+01:00A New Year and Longer Days<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbH0UelJpw6c4bTr1jpNPvUhqvyrDk_5BX3Hh70CcyOAILfLaAGXOfSIfcGaJx5Ci1C8DIusNScqSkW8wI-F8E36SG0wjuR4wUPX6QJurcubfRogbNjB7gv82C5tU4B_vU6DngspjQTrJzzadFJpujh5FPfxurpMxJWn6W0NU4oham5xUrJIrKstZP=s3314" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3314" data-original-width="3048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbH0UelJpw6c4bTr1jpNPvUhqvyrDk_5BX3Hh70CcyOAILfLaAGXOfSIfcGaJx5Ci1C8DIusNScqSkW8wI-F8E36SG0wjuR4wUPX6QJurcubfRogbNjB7gv82C5tU4B_vU6DngspjQTrJzzadFJpujh5FPfxurpMxJWn6W0NU4oham5xUrJIrKstZP=w588-h640" width="588" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Golden light for the grey days at the beginning of our winter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This charming porcelaine candle-holder with bare branches and cheeful little birds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">was given to me by a good friend at Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A touch of fairy lights and a pretty reflection in the polished wood of my sideboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeFKiyVbQH5CExyMnoU2R0_TfUmq-VCDUFS2Nn0PkT30qEe7GjBMrsjkEOGWnS0cXQ8Ay6P-06c8mnUyzE-xZ_y-KUClo62eFMk_LGYbhtDG_aFywn4fkeqm5lttqDsisGv5SuFu3s4dS6Ol7TGBdQAKfIUmZmui7835q0MUf1eT0h8LZvC4T9AalW=s3896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3896" data-original-width="3215" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeFKiyVbQH5CExyMnoU2R0_TfUmq-VCDUFS2Nn0PkT30qEe7GjBMrsjkEOGWnS0cXQ8Ay6P-06c8mnUyzE-xZ_y-KUClo62eFMk_LGYbhtDG_aFywn4fkeqm5lttqDsisGv5SuFu3s4dS6Ol7TGBdQAKfIUmZmui7835q0MUf1eT0h8LZvC4T9AalW=w528-h640" width="528" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we were going through a series of grey days with wind and rain,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it would be very cheering to take photos of the candle-holders</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that have come into my life over the years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sweet house was given to me by my grandson a few years ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv3L9snMk2IhPdoidihIyzMJMn486bPUqP22bd5v_teJD-W0-UEdJgENIscfr47COHG9ZCeJCB8dPY9csqgVRZGJ-D9selsnqJXqyVSh3txMmX1jf7NbkNFw2KTl9ptVJCMeRRcD4XlGqoPQEkvwxPZc07iep5HKhkctWYrfwVD7xMf6gcadrxEBtk=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv3L9snMk2IhPdoidihIyzMJMn486bPUqP22bd5v_teJD-W0-UEdJgENIscfr47COHG9ZCeJCB8dPY9csqgVRZGJ-D9selsnqJXqyVSh3txMmX1jf7NbkNFw2KTl9ptVJCMeRRcD4XlGqoPQEkvwxPZc07iep5HKhkctWYrfwVD7xMf6gcadrxEBtk=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A fine porcelaine village scene with snow-topped houses and a church</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and pretty pine trees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of these photos were taken either in the early morning or late afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3028D51zP5uI_rplyQknE9r0Eq--iSv8GGI-CapHdgVDOqfk5jCc0g-3Ym9wKlqJHKphlKwRKEu3h494K6cFYjPAge72WdkfYBPsUm0ysXkAoMtKgwZ6pcgG26_Qb0fXBcxwjE4KAMQAto5j5cajfx5tC4dv0sVHOqfgoOyGlt8P_NxzYEIBUOHNe=s3999" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3284" data-original-width="3999" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3028D51zP5uI_rplyQknE9r0Eq--iSv8GGI-CapHdgVDOqfk5jCc0g-3Ym9wKlqJHKphlKwRKEu3h494K6cFYjPAge72WdkfYBPsUm0ysXkAoMtKgwZ6pcgG26_Qb0fXBcxwjE4KAMQAto5j5cajfx5tC4dv0sVHOqfgoOyGlt8P_NxzYEIBUOHNe=w640-h526" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a flower-shaped faceted glass candle-holder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The glass is neutral in colour, but it has taken on a red glow because of the red candle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1aWHbTHZX-u2S-1V6rESYx2x-7XCU7LhrPhKteKMUQYwcnTWl9lov6-NtZcEaXU2OKtkw43hosEFnkPkaAB65IPI-Y7QNLX5lojzgyVmmuUBlntyTY-rHkYpwGOVCeQN2arAScc5DAkYvHAMM4LIDgU9pXaeKQzHqEuv_Vur-fTwHdsVBZWn6KCFY=s2690" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="2518" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1aWHbTHZX-u2S-1V6rESYx2x-7XCU7LhrPhKteKMUQYwcnTWl9lov6-NtZcEaXU2OKtkw43hosEFnkPkaAB65IPI-Y7QNLX5lojzgyVmmuUBlntyTY-rHkYpwGOVCeQN2arAScc5DAkYvHAMM4LIDgU9pXaeKQzHqEuv_Vur-fTwHdsVBZWn6KCFY=w600-h640" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More faceted glass on a crocheted red mat and illuminating a beautiful snow scene</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is my son's Christmas card this year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8ZuyuJL0XQ3kez4uNNTWwZ-zrUyLP7Ych0rlIyDDb5FjiUSAWB9WH6LTsMpnyrsBpxs_qfCccwCv3UPXUUljEkXeFRFrBTUqGvLrBjbS4uXw72tlTG1x2Pn9u8uogZ8QnpfBGKpUlpVqUQDfifWpzCtkgu8OM8qq_2A5T3xGMZ2jr2hVgfmKuI85B=s4038" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="4038" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8ZuyuJL0XQ3kez4uNNTWwZ-zrUyLP7Ych0rlIyDDb5FjiUSAWB9WH6LTsMpnyrsBpxs_qfCccwCv3UPXUUljEkXeFRFrBTUqGvLrBjbS4uXw72tlTG1x2Pn9u8uogZ8QnpfBGKpUlpVqUQDfifWpzCtkgu8OM8qq_2A5T3xGMZ2jr2hVgfmKuI85B=w640-h420" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A warm image created by a very pretty Swarovski crystal candle-holder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which my daughter gave me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the three red crocheted little bells with silver edging this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl1dQ64g1Z7OfY-hZoew_BWk4l14iWDkkKfLVALdjP_oU91agrTkgWJm8ctFn3Owq4Nv-0fi3VbT3RSw7JHwQTorvv4DQUgY0Yvr2UeV15xvA6LG1nk3S7W6e1Uy3Xk0x5g4-_iZCTHIR-G946JYcpAbVk3wMXd6c-4Q7LBqtJ6zZMWungmkLEAMJ0=s3924" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="3924" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgl1dQ64g1Z7OfY-hZoew_BWk4l14iWDkkKfLVALdjP_oU91agrTkgWJm8ctFn3Owq4Nv-0fi3VbT3RSw7JHwQTorvv4DQUgY0Yvr2UeV15xvA6LG1nk3S7W6e1Uy3Xk0x5g4-_iZCTHIR-G946JYcpAbVk3wMXd6c-4Q7LBqtJ6zZMWungmkLEAMJ0=w640-h484" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought this Art Deco style glass heart-shaped container</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from a Lausanne market stall many years' ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to fill it with some marbles and a candle and a muslin ribbon gave it a soft, flowing feel!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have also used this little dish for homemade chocolates or biscuits. to serve to company.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGHH3R5IBBygKwIubkg9m3g2XNIzgNgp-kdmdS7gFdipb0MhQ0_igNy35_hdvp_o-8YEOP2WRQOS7s0pggzlOt7OuCibVceEOI_MQ-JrowAecyBj7mqoyxNi_rlWQBtxRbJoLiYvQX2QuYXxDqPQEZoMPruSkolrWN5j40VjqbARF8geng1rJMob0o=s4280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3090" data-original-width="4280" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGHH3R5IBBygKwIubkg9m3g2XNIzgNgp-kdmdS7gFdipb0MhQ0_igNy35_hdvp_o-8YEOP2WRQOS7s0pggzlOt7OuCibVceEOI_MQ-JrowAecyBj7mqoyxNi_rlWQBtxRbJoLiYvQX2QuYXxDqPQEZoMPruSkolrWN5j40VjqbARF8geng1rJMob0o=w640-h462" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the same glass dish in which we can see the glass stem, or stand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted something light and airy with a touch of gold to celebrate this first day of the new year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The symbolic message I wish to share with this image is this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's always rise above adversity,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the flowing ribbons remind us to bring lightness and gaiety</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">into our lives and to nurture the child within us all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The white candle makes me think of the white page in our book of life, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">waiting for us to write our continuing life story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The flame of the candle shows us that whatever else is happening in our lives,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there is always a light shining somewhere to guide us out of the darkness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For anyone living in the Northern Hemisphere, it's great to remember that right after the winter soltice. the days get longer by an average of 2 minutes and 7 seconds a day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So that means between December 21 and December 31, we have gained 21.10 minutes of light!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't that uplifting?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the wise words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who recently died:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that overwhelm the world."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div>I wish you all a Healthy and Happy New Year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">filled with light, warmth and kindness, especially kindness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-51395706409062602982021-12-24T20:13:00.002+01:002021-12-24T20:13:48.914+01:00Christmas Eve<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9OmZBEsefrvK5-HmXsJo9OtecR7Jb4kKwmWE5ustxisAs16jvEiG9iA9FZIyVsaA3RS1nDcIx0-DgmEYrswDnZSsVHY09MwEEFbV7rEL_Z4JYW1a-5XxVEylYgfurGloLIbBMUieEyJ0MrE3zUvDeE_TC_kAn_jS1qfGwzekYS1xbm0ZxfI2WwIPs=s2250" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1769" data-original-width="2250" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9OmZBEsefrvK5-HmXsJo9OtecR7Jb4kKwmWE5ustxisAs16jvEiG9iA9FZIyVsaA3RS1nDcIx0-DgmEYrswDnZSsVHY09MwEEFbV7rEL_Z4JYW1a-5XxVEylYgfurGloLIbBMUieEyJ0MrE3zUvDeE_TC_kAn_jS1qfGwzekYS1xbm0ZxfI2WwIPs=w640-h504" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little cyclamen on my balcony under the snow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibnizeu3uZslMCbYYs7fSs9E1LLyHqYIXiZgpMadj1MYzuJFA4fYqEHdic1c8gtMaOaWXbegPcuMesleQDaCQL4jWonb1rj5uiTHW5-dAC2w26skM8Tu3NykMTtf4ySOmO07Ym6gVGARV3qOKau0zzleRs25NgjLwkbdWX9W2OYukszE5_C29bSHSZ=s4408" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2632" data-original-width="4408" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibnizeu3uZslMCbYYs7fSs9E1LLyHqYIXiZgpMadj1MYzuJFA4fYqEHdic1c8gtMaOaWXbegPcuMesleQDaCQL4jWonb1rj5uiTHW5-dAC2w26skM8Tu3NykMTtf4ySOmO07Ym6gVGARV3qOKau0zzleRs25NgjLwkbdWX9W2OYukszE5_C29bSHSZ=w640-h382" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A walk in the higher part of my neighbourhood to enjoy the delicate colours</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in the sky with a hint of pink in the mist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can just see the lake below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcOo1fKfIoPAejbZVN5j3_BYMAVkJoqFls8Hf82z_fVfw8iyb-dRD8uG82EPG3Uh-OOEE13apma9oHbdL1Gpwc8eEMe-VbWJ2PyPmBRd_GAnxNErNiAE08ZeBvMKYgZCneHx6sexj5N8FZLowZE4tZLkamsEt8SFrUHBK7Ju0wnnDE11UVKT3eK9U7=s3616" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3093" data-original-width="3616" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcOo1fKfIoPAejbZVN5j3_BYMAVkJoqFls8Hf82z_fVfw8iyb-dRD8uG82EPG3Uh-OOEE13apma9oHbdL1Gpwc8eEMe-VbWJ2PyPmBRd_GAnxNErNiAE08ZeBvMKYgZCneHx6sexj5N8FZLowZE4tZLkamsEt8SFrUHBK7Ju0wnnDE11UVKT3eK9U7=w640-h548" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some pale green leaves still hanging on with a little drop of ice on their tips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZVQKQjPee7VqWqg210HFq8ci9UWsazKAX0A01jWeEoNUUKP7Fp8je2gpJeNZGrkMVbhk2SmzPox1vomunnyE3ZkiSe63Qa9rEhPnfyEfmxl8lJ5qavNfiKy5mtKO_4kviyzKTdvEjFDnbfU7W_KP2sNRCJbpZD7jQM3a5M87_REIph2EbnN0RO26E=s4896" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4896" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZVQKQjPee7VqWqg210HFq8ci9UWsazKAX0A01jWeEoNUUKP7Fp8je2gpJeNZGrkMVbhk2SmzPox1vomunnyE3ZkiSe63Qa9rEhPnfyEfmxl8lJ5qavNfiKy5mtKO_4kviyzKTdvEjFDnbfU7W_KP2sNRCJbpZD7jQM3a5M87_REIph2EbnN0RO26E=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orange and pink spindle berries brightening up the leafless trees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj951pN6Q40yjoqRbmC2jHChNZBfUY2nojgeOLBZqHv6bS5Vo70ZVFcdaZWm2dlkJnknDXG3urkzB4Vi7Am6CSDjWpqGGZSweDYXGVijvDbPvTaRQsObPPIDTAYLE_ldjKdyKmI8Noa26ASnvtu-ckbS2q9J6meyW7W7F8nwBOqxpQF2fKnoA0DaGr9=s2624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2624" data-original-width="1983" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj951pN6Q40yjoqRbmC2jHChNZBfUY2nojgeOLBZqHv6bS5Vo70ZVFcdaZWm2dlkJnknDXG3urkzB4Vi7Am6CSDjWpqGGZSweDYXGVijvDbPvTaRQsObPPIDTAYLE_ldjKdyKmI8Noa26ASnvtu-ckbS2q9J6meyW7W7F8nwBOqxpQF2fKnoA0DaGr9=w484-h640" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now we go downtown to see the barrel organist playing cheerful music</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and singing along!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhY2pNXa7pY1n2sgpm1LkbXv0wXZKhtqYtR9OhdwWpgiGgmqW4Mq4hSF0h23LHJt_Zah0Kh5UL5ZLHIv3ZZBBwp9gTzODnMlzjQuQ3aAU2mpRVQNDyBb97ZL-Is8y2g3RCmZtBCoZ7SmAlnOZTlZN-_1wMCt_Eyla8aLctmaaHhNcpHmbdLuTXJyILT=s3806" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2854" data-original-width="3806" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhY2pNXa7pY1n2sgpm1LkbXv0wXZKhtqYtR9OhdwWpgiGgmqW4Mq4hSF0h23LHJt_Zah0Kh5UL5ZLHIv3ZZBBwp9gTzODnMlzjQuQ3aAU2mpRVQNDyBb97ZL-Is8y2g3RCmZtBCoZ7SmAlnOZTlZN-_1wMCt_Eyla8aLctmaaHhNcpHmbdLuTXJyILT=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I met a friend here to do some shopping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I was waiting, I saw this lady set up her stall with wreaths</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and candle arrangements and mistletoe hanging on her striped parasol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSoLvRpPzIYtFIFIEPWEjIGeR1U6nw-geu0Feme1R0cr_u11Q8IwReMzGRRmXJIjbiCsVHnBh5m9uluJMDmMDQp3FkgEqXfS1zI_9CLQFfrDLUYT7eYETkEwadtNKAFeIhzoyAaQ9lRci7aJj-My3kanK7cNJT10mwDQ0ik8vlA8mXrgMNg20wN1Jh=s3485" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2998" data-original-width="3485" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSoLvRpPzIYtFIFIEPWEjIGeR1U6nw-geu0Feme1R0cr_u11Q8IwReMzGRRmXJIjbiCsVHnBh5m9uluJMDmMDQp3FkgEqXfS1zI_9CLQFfrDLUYT7eYETkEwadtNKAFeIhzoyAaQ9lRci7aJj-My3kanK7cNJT10mwDQ0ik8vlA8mXrgMNg20wN1Jh=w640-h550" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to the craft market here full of beautiful handmade objects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really liked the coloured crocheted blankets on the chairs outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWmYlgKChp-N3XyaA-uP3FK6UuzIZqZeVvHrcwV82-uU8QujBUWqjrIwKwLHchYNj67r6IRE7akwllOxnbi843h1X9nZKKSooUyPv9mHmoVUoDAnSAtMNt-rw_9JqIId1DTZhKBC-P7xmJ2Hiku4xXjzT1Y04NTPW_GT0EwGT25digPhONaM-H74BF=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWmYlgKChp-N3XyaA-uP3FK6UuzIZqZeVvHrcwV82-uU8QujBUWqjrIwKwLHchYNj67r6IRE7akwllOxnbi843h1X9nZKKSooUyPv9mHmoVUoDAnSAtMNt-rw_9JqIId1DTZhKBC-P7xmJ2Hiku4xXjzT1Y04NTPW_GT0EwGT25digPhONaM-H74BF=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A florist was selling seasonal plants displayed in the street.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhrONGbtiH6KfdOr5_HAiqt9_oVLZeOXy0tKQqePIrGMKOiafTM0BhEl0eiMFiITAmekeYm6X1l7As_zq_RLbupuJahVBCI9CHWa5oTxlKrtwepwpe65WkRd4sYL82_mw5y3GSpQyLkejQ8zA6IiT2uEZPGwEfSFeIobnUbTx9_v7XXnDjqcQi5fFz=s2620" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="2312" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhrONGbtiH6KfdOr5_HAiqt9_oVLZeOXy0tKQqePIrGMKOiafTM0BhEl0eiMFiITAmekeYm6X1l7As_zq_RLbupuJahVBCI9CHWa5oTxlKrtwepwpe65WkRd4sYL82_mw5y3GSpQyLkejQ8zA6IiT2uEZPGwEfSFeIobnUbTx9_v7XXnDjqcQi5fFz=w564-h640" width="564" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to the hairdresser's and he greeted me in this amusing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas outfit! Look at his sweet little dog called Jack</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">who is looking at us with a surprised expression! I liked his Christmas kerchief!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Xyo3q0m0RSVerweFcj3ABYX9sxzyQEV_XPGpcqrJJQ4XN_Lj-7HkposWxyQwt_SC_kNNvUohlTdyRSZF30RwM1DGSfrneXOnHhVuAHGjJPVwCMoSUROr9xz4leR1a5eOGRSWdImwwtIlMhZs82Okqxq5WqSqmkm9hyVvtpOQMXYH4RL_AwsWTSzN=s3922" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3922" data-original-width="2942" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Xyo3q0m0RSVerweFcj3ABYX9sxzyQEV_XPGpcqrJJQ4XN_Lj-7HkposWxyQwt_SC_kNNvUohlTdyRSZF30RwM1DGSfrneXOnHhVuAHGjJPVwCMoSUROr9xz4leR1a5eOGRSWdImwwtIlMhZs82Okqxq5WqSqmkm9hyVvtpOQMXYH4RL_AwsWTSzN=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The church, called St. Laurent, with part of some Christmas lights zigzagging across.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ9vpcOPRpc3U6jYtAmWmZB_qlHMQvSsrK2jEbq4bm3kCHt12gYfJ2aLzYFGavt0oVoHexpACppIGcaaaBvL_xN0LC3RXmZzP5-fnSRQV4W-3mM-EvayQqvseQQgvVUf9rZ7ONzI_BHCXADEPyewZAXfV5fv_mPwYj7LZ39pdgROuYroIYT4_ei1T8=s3812" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2770" data-original-width="3812" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJ9vpcOPRpc3U6jYtAmWmZB_qlHMQvSsrK2jEbq4bm3kCHt12gYfJ2aLzYFGavt0oVoHexpACppIGcaaaBvL_xN0LC3RXmZzP5-fnSRQV4W-3mM-EvayQqvseQQgvVUf9rZ7ONzI_BHCXADEPyewZAXfV5fv_mPwYj7LZ39pdgROuYroIYT4_ei1T8=w640-h466" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I crossed one of the big bridges in the town and took a photo of Lausanne Cathedral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">through the spokes of a big wheel put up over the Christmas period.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the words 'Bô Noël'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bô being the phonetic form of 'beau' meaning beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Noël is Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaKylNZjM4P1T6l3NnljO7kZQH5kBYhlE3JdcB-0zkFhCsjQxnwwOUjWB0hyS-s1_EVvZarp8pnK3K2hfROaR7JLXIqQJx_1JqmM01UWE8O2ldb6SVhqynTJdgxhRcIKkuM1p7AS8tHrCVJb2LsyvdwrgbYuSDpsJeMRxBCYVYdOKi2-5yu_Y3GOkG=s6093" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3988" data-original-width="6093" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaKylNZjM4P1T6l3NnljO7kZQH5kBYhlE3JdcB-0zkFhCsjQxnwwOUjWB0hyS-s1_EVvZarp8pnK3K2hfROaR7JLXIqQJx_1JqmM01UWE8O2ldb6SVhqynTJdgxhRcIKkuM1p7AS8tHrCVJb2LsyvdwrgbYuSDpsJeMRxBCYVYdOKi2-5yu_Y3GOkG=w640-h418" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back home again and my velvety red Amaryllis plant has eight blooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">flowering at the same time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is one more stalk still growing and that will certainly give me another four flowers.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can already see the red buds bursting out of their layer of green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such beautiful plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLrh0oyNSZnPrFVI_MoKoD7oJ1orQyLLlV7uxtBFBq3pC2-uRMznUSQmLbEkkr3ZTN_dMDVZBlUTEnzM7AxSof_zZWhhU08gMpyOuy91TbEXjlgajXNBoaz_JUDifGZe4vPQjnAMbGkvSF9kFd_NYzbnvbRzKR1e-RQXxjKzT2Vs5pQXaF7ckZ8njk=s4065" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3284" data-original-width="4065" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLrh0oyNSZnPrFVI_MoKoD7oJ1orQyLLlV7uxtBFBq3pC2-uRMznUSQmLbEkkr3ZTN_dMDVZBlUTEnzM7AxSof_zZWhhU08gMpyOuy91TbEXjlgajXNBoaz_JUDifGZe4vPQjnAMbGkvSF9kFd_NYzbnvbRzKR1e-RQXxjKzT2Vs5pQXaF7ckZ8njk=w640-h518" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little Miss Mistletoe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hanging against one of my snowflakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfxWB2eexB-6qOfafGW--b3fexKOqIfQKXnTi4VLE_paDPgXUGc4jODe0uTL2N7HQ9tSHLl6dLFy1EelaGkCrwnfJneAXJUOwsmi39irznVomUpGPTwasl_d1q26tHiSKtqg4LZ6XdSDZfAav0zkTBThEmk4xAvrmwwkt2snUgpDUXiNpL9iVWwNMw=s4717" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4717" data-original-width="2939" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfxWB2eexB-6qOfafGW--b3fexKOqIfQKXnTi4VLE_paDPgXUGc4jODe0uTL2N7HQ9tSHLl6dLFy1EelaGkCrwnfJneAXJUOwsmi39irznVomUpGPTwasl_d1q26tHiSKtqg4LZ6XdSDZfAav0zkTBThEmk4xAvrmwwkt2snUgpDUXiNpL9iVWwNMw=w398-h640" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My tiny Christmas tree with fairy lights and smiling angels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOFKL_IW1Disr_gyE7bFopQhEGSX262sugDL9w7XBkNsBTBrta9dKB-zq-hQx3AMT7E0UIFC6_KXCO6ZtxrsugqJ4MLAvuphzADdeCHgretq6XB4rSUOS6xolS4YRnifXfzovyIByiDVIpquWmPJWYgI5raBMWYVnw9ASEG0vC6F-BHgarocR5p3YK=s4276" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3057" data-original-width="4276" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOFKL_IW1Disr_gyE7bFopQhEGSX262sugDL9w7XBkNsBTBrta9dKB-zq-hQx3AMT7E0UIFC6_KXCO6ZtxrsugqJ4MLAvuphzADdeCHgretq6XB4rSUOS6xolS4YRnifXfzovyIByiDVIpquWmPJWYgI5raBMWYVnw9ASEG0vC6F-BHgarocR5p3YK=w640-h458" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been crocheting tiny red bells with a silver edging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They're so gratifying to make!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1PCRoS9BpdsXL2kQ4kJ7Rq2JjaS4BpYaNielbV3IYFV6ajFDRVJY90WHoz75CIdh_R0rmyD2VpkSOI-IG7R9Wsmx8as1OU4twF-xmmKZcCfcQVBPZ_NAtoRRJwm8ctzKw9abubXOh7XzvljT_d8Tli35rDFOsc88Qo6J_wsM44-GgoEOtWVTFGstB=s4391" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3181" data-original-width="4391" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1PCRoS9BpdsXL2kQ4kJ7Rq2JjaS4BpYaNielbV3IYFV6ajFDRVJY90WHoz75CIdh_R0rmyD2VpkSOI-IG7R9Wsmx8as1OU4twF-xmmKZcCfcQVBPZ_NAtoRRJwm8ctzKw9abubXOh7XzvljT_d8Tli35rDFOsc88Qo6J_wsM44-GgoEOtWVTFGstB=w640-h464" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had all my Christmas cards sent off by December 16th - and it would seem</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that they have all arrived safely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the pretty Christmas stamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I put a sparkling snowflake into certain envelopes for a little surprise!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW0HEIBvlG7uQnpFh1pF9ZR0chGOyyiyL813x3exsY7NZElQqB_x_q9N5rt0oSJJdOY4D4RfGXK1NaK0Zoh7pWdJ31cK4CV1P77nmhfVC2fZgLuUKg6qjxs003FqTLS6gMwCkAkDqywD9vHKsBaKVOU-Mn49EHYzCV-q7xlYkjbNDuU1qIYhfONkCE=s4213" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2904" data-original-width="4213" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW0HEIBvlG7uQnpFh1pF9ZR0chGOyyiyL813x3exsY7NZElQqB_x_q9N5rt0oSJJdOY4D4RfGXK1NaK0Zoh7pWdJ31cK4CV1P77nmhfVC2fZgLuUKg6qjxs003FqTLS6gMwCkAkDqywD9vHKsBaKVOU-Mn49EHYzCV-q7xlYkjbNDuU1qIYhfONkCE=w640-h442" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I baked some traditional Viennese Crescent Christmas cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They seem to be everyone's favourite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is half a batch cooling and some of them will go into the little robin tin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1Oz-Mu27G1C6H1e0d42V46PgaZW0olpgV-v3U3mYu6lZl2xWxZn329Va91XvX_RrFSfcrJTOwhIAYHf8bvF47nt-cFgVhcXv4woAEM6XetSv471b6nSJhuGKUechDPv9aXieY1UVcPgV6QedICrL2mM12DBkSWCNuLO7NzfSY5afD5MlmpKPkL29X=s8000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1Oz-Mu27G1C6H1e0d42V46PgaZW0olpgV-v3U3mYu6lZl2xWxZn329Va91XvX_RrFSfcrJTOwhIAYHf8bvF47nt-cFgVhcXv4woAEM6XetSv471b6nSJhuGKUechDPv9aXieY1UVcPgV6QedICrL2mM12DBkSWCNuLO7NzfSY5afD5MlmpKPkL29X=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this Christmas season where many people spend lots of money on buying gifts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and luxurious foodstuffs, there are many who cannot do this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had the idea of making little cellophane packets containing some pre-wrapped chocolate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a crocheted snowflake or star.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made eleven of them with a little message inside saying:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">'Celui qui trouve ce paquet,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">C'est pour toi!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joyeux Noël!'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This simply says: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The person who finds this packet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went out into my neighbourhood discreetly placing the little packets in </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">easy to find places!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really had fun doing this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some I placed near potted plants in local shops, in the post office,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pharmacy, even one yellow star next to yellow packets of coffee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I giggled a little as I went around until my bag was empty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really hope that people will pick up these little gifts and that they will give them a smile!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzmVDphF5ZCYVRxVJYFl7LwP3Y54BtHZJvKO0S4i3vzV_n_f12g-EVRd2oQIBFfhtmfZRryocr9b3y_qOxm9QCaTGJJpChKVhxReeKyJlKFD8ss3s_myeg7JzvjQ-ofbITVYqVHbO2VfqKVeInvOsP_mj6pnWp5qEnBijabUBPkAOPDlj9LlwwlmJr=s8000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8000" data-original-width="8000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzmVDphF5ZCYVRxVJYFl7LwP3Y54BtHZJvKO0S4i3vzV_n_f12g-EVRd2oQIBFfhtmfZRryocr9b3y_qOxm9QCaTGJJpChKVhxReeKyJlKFD8ss3s_myeg7JzvjQ-ofbITVYqVHbO2VfqKVeInvOsP_mj6pnWp5qEnBijabUBPkAOPDlj9LlwwlmJr=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish this pre-Christmas blog post, I give you lots of happy baubles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which I photographed in the shops when I went downtown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you like my festive antlers and big green bow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish you all a very Happy Christmas!</div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-8508804244364343752021-12-07T16:44:00.000+01:002021-12-07T16:44:24.608+01:00What Does December Mean to You?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyM0VyZRaByuzUfgZFitpAlpyo4A4MnSNBjHRshyphenhyphenU23M4D6OoXUIeWWdtCqoqQoA5HFHzEnercFjcW55xZQ72J9esR4_RfdTv82s0elJJHUq-0h4e6d3i93WWJXjkXL8roPDxMAyUUvk/s2048/_DSF6322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1626" data-original-width="2048" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyM0VyZRaByuzUfgZFitpAlpyo4A4MnSNBjHRshyphenhyphenU23M4D6OoXUIeWWdtCqoqQoA5HFHzEnercFjcW55xZQ72J9esR4_RfdTv82s0elJJHUq-0h4e6d3i93WWJXjkXL8roPDxMAyUUvk/w640-h508/_DSF6322.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I think of December, I think of the colour red.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sweet tiny Christmas angel comes out every year to decorate my home,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so do my crochet pieces that remind of us of winter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Qe6UFcrclKjzOEhnbD533RgF35CvmmWpBbvcMPt2Px96xEIv_7qCIG1UahWwHZ7X4nTvpeTAlVntRzcObyiGH4VRQCHebkaM4RG-Lrh7txfQk56PMnE4Db1PSbRlZy_SR1m8MZqi98/s2048/_DSF6218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4Qe6UFcrclKjzOEhnbD533RgF35CvmmWpBbvcMPt2Px96xEIv_7qCIG1UahWwHZ7X4nTvpeTAlVntRzcObyiGH4VRQCHebkaM4RG-Lrh7txfQk56PMnE4Db1PSbRlZy_SR1m8MZqi98/w640-h422/_DSF6218.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also think of the trees, here in the park, which have lost almost all their leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpkwcXJlfzI8kJz66cuv9lpFnP_J08-Zw215q8Ow-N9ziyYVznp7d4TmVf7wBc_XymLze8hV6wD-JH_0wU4kN3WkNcyXgOalUgrDz8rY9vkXTFnxo3c5zcs3qObNXfXZ5MqyQgkZF_ok/s2048/_DSF6198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdpkwcXJlfzI8kJz66cuv9lpFnP_J08-Zw215q8Ow-N9ziyYVznp7d4TmVf7wBc_XymLze8hV6wD-JH_0wU4kN3WkNcyXgOalUgrDz8rY9vkXTFnxo3c5zcs3qObNXfXZ5MqyQgkZF_ok/w640-h426/_DSF6198.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fallen leaves gather in a fenced enclosure, catching the late afternoon sun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">illuminating the autumn colours</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the first snowfall reminds us that winter is really here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYn5VTjr7ZIiJA3K1kXKCJtaURSk-dFgVMWLfUo7kG9Wvx7zeoF_Wxlcs7hiYv4NmmjEiKTj3XCAAFzOp82x5R11F5OEiMrxDhvfmr6qcqGuMPTSnnykIeFdPj-k4tcr_UQUvPhvD2HY/s2048/_DSF6201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYn5VTjr7ZIiJA3K1kXKCJtaURSk-dFgVMWLfUo7kG9Wvx7zeoF_Wxlcs7hiYv4NmmjEiKTj3XCAAFzOp82x5R11F5OEiMrxDhvfmr6qcqGuMPTSnnykIeFdPj-k4tcr_UQUvPhvD2HY/w640-h426/_DSF6201.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pond has frozen over</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlXM_ABetP3xN6OAG0I8fsZAgKeG1ZKpr2BF3PFghda8G_uF2v4uoxVqd65TEW0uWV6PmmiyEs3jhlHca2GWmdDqNeo4bV3sIn9Yr5VijEsUUTYNL0Obvhd5wS5tVlzlN9u1isL1k3ck/s2048/_DSF6203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlXM_ABetP3xN6OAG0I8fsZAgKeG1ZKpr2BF3PFghda8G_uF2v4uoxVqd65TEW0uWV6PmmiyEs3jhlHca2GWmdDqNeo4bV3sIn9Yr5VijEsUUTYNL0Obvhd5wS5tVlzlN9u1isL1k3ck/w640-h426/_DSF6203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Offering us a still-life of fallen leaves and lily pads under the ice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZa8MUG5XfcP3s_C-OvRc0hyphenhyphenGA7CEqyAqH_8g-dClApoFReYaVcEGsH8nw-tfkX5auru5B3R1_bnpaRgrXJr1ohchyphenhyphen9198vMcYEeVADa_7BMAVnBi1rp7yEiIYNsTK0O-B5oLPvr70j94/s2048/_DSF6214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZa8MUG5XfcP3s_C-OvRc0hyphenhyphenGA7CEqyAqH_8g-dClApoFReYaVcEGsH8nw-tfkX5auru5B3R1_bnpaRgrXJr1ohchyphenhyphen9198vMcYEeVADa_7BMAVnBi1rp7yEiIYNsTK0O-B5oLPvr70j94/w640-h426/_DSF6214.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pine branches are lain across the flower beds to protect the spring bulbs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAQ7eyEtUsolWo5G1INTqWTSENLdPkxgvYjIJCYrYtjG-qXKBXdzLKqBCcwd-yYqvAe-L63E15yszCiEHsmqCtjFGSU5WdNjyZ72YgSNijq9UopsvZf1n7l96EaOIbay7Y0YX52lBh3Q/s2048/_DSF6209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAQ7eyEtUsolWo5G1INTqWTSENLdPkxgvYjIJCYrYtjG-qXKBXdzLKqBCcwd-yYqvAe-L63E15yszCiEHsmqCtjFGSU5WdNjyZ72YgSNijq9UopsvZf1n7l96EaOIbay7Y0YX52lBh3Q/w640-h426/_DSF6209.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The snow melted in the daytime and then became ice overnight</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjZXIPh4t0_hUmWHC_oryamwXephc_9yqrN9AkEWtr2pP9Ie1lE-H2SPdTwOWurGi6CFQy5Z1S36B9Ezm48ojDEdDNs8DnmA8m574tbP2lL3Nz4ZvHlP6AcKamjULoCAjhHXS3ajylo0/s2048/Christmas+jumpers+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjZXIPh4t0_hUmWHC_oryamwXephc_9yqrN9AkEWtr2pP9Ie1lE-H2SPdTwOWurGi6CFQy5Z1S36B9Ezm48ojDEdDNs8DnmA8m574tbP2lL3Nz4ZvHlP6AcKamjULoCAjhHXS3ajylo0/w640-h640/Christmas+jumpers+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look what I found in a store downtown!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Would you wear one of these jumpers? If so which one?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wouldn't mind one of the scarves or some fancy socks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfz6cAoLozDLVGPbCoTMxG4vTNc3G-TyjUsD1f3Rc2jgGNr9KAb5wbfqkfbV4FfmlkIl2rnkkDg20Clne_lbPL2KNTs4Jj-EmLr953gMxU2ilYTAlM7Nk0tl-PDV4SOluwz5G4ugJEhs/s2048/DSCF4812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfz6cAoLozDLVGPbCoTMxG4vTNc3G-TyjUsD1f3Rc2jgGNr9KAb5wbfqkfbV4FfmlkIl2rnkkDg20Clne_lbPL2KNTs4Jj-EmLr953gMxU2ilYTAlM7Nk0tl-PDV4SOluwz5G4ugJEhs/w640-h426/DSCF4812.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to add sparkles in my home and like to see discreet and beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">seasonal decorations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do not like blinking or flashing lights!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a nest for my rose from muslin with gold and silver dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6XqJ3ZB2i9ZNF_xS28FAp9btgrfbvNDzaXFbhCTpK7RLUkdbnw8iWJCoxg7uabY3mDgWT8MFLhW0p_buBYn_h7-waubvMp_gSu1D1wV6IqS-9zgThtlSiwiAEGwSOKkf1QZZuhyXvPg/s2048/_DSF6225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6XqJ3ZB2i9ZNF_xS28FAp9btgrfbvNDzaXFbhCTpK7RLUkdbnw8iWJCoxg7uabY3mDgWT8MFLhW0p_buBYn_h7-waubvMp_gSu1D1wV6IqS-9zgThtlSiwiAEGwSOKkf1QZZuhyXvPg/w640-h394/_DSF6225.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A walk in my neighbourhood just before sunset</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqND7HeZVfv8qSibMVOMuyjgpnH6UmIHEhgkVDvIwJjQZCpOCiOVRyIMjQ7m5reDkZjRpvzdbR8lRizIjPwIUlcyAAhn6tyam2EYyKp8yQdgs7D_tQkFhImR4zJ8rYF0S0zF06l4Yymkc/s2048/_DSF6224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="2048" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqND7HeZVfv8qSibMVOMuyjgpnH6UmIHEhgkVDvIwJjQZCpOCiOVRyIMjQ7m5reDkZjRpvzdbR8lRizIjPwIUlcyAAhn6tyam2EYyKp8yQdgs7D_tQkFhImR4zJ8rYF0S0zF06l4Yymkc/w640-h412/_DSF6224.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When a rosy glow illuminated the mountain tops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bqtt0C-afjirEE-RApP4Hh-vMAIjpATT01c5lvHsabLaH5YsuwhaJ20ZX8SUhljpy2gjp55Gvj9s9yF5mxYOY7oKbmS0Bg2xWlfAKGw7yWRR2iap-zdPUYSM_usPi-rOXDn4QjhW4lQ/s2048/_DSF6222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bqtt0C-afjirEE-RApP4Hh-vMAIjpATT01c5lvHsabLaH5YsuwhaJ20ZX8SUhljpy2gjp55Gvj9s9yF5mxYOY7oKbmS0Bg2xWlfAKGw7yWRR2iap-zdPUYSM_usPi-rOXDn4QjhW4lQ/w640-h430/_DSF6222.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees with the lake and mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3I_AUjRSPFT10h9R6NIGINkPKfvJhUz3w126s9xHXf31BZg09iHr6yrKORPuNqxzjKTcHqEr715qm6uEYFJyY5fd3kqRpVnHy_9JwGBhTHxSH2mVNROn1lIQ3fOVyLxgbYeY_xxeGTqI/s2048/_DSF6333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2048" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3I_AUjRSPFT10h9R6NIGINkPKfvJhUz3w126s9xHXf31BZg09iHr6yrKORPuNqxzjKTcHqEr715qm6uEYFJyY5fd3kqRpVnHy_9JwGBhTHxSH2mVNROn1lIQ3fOVyLxgbYeY_xxeGTqI/w640-h450/_DSF6333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the things I like to do during the month of December</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is creating small gifts for others, like these sparkling snowflakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be slipping them into certain envelopes with a Christmas card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have special things you like to do in December that are meaningful to you?</div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-84000808289982217462021-11-30T15:56:00.042+01:002021-12-01T19:54:21.154+01:00The Last Day of November<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_NRZlRZuUXb8BOqJHwCqK_zPJS5b5pzsUPBmTeFMvZv69vGBKioKiRmZ84n9ta9tCzc2znDeDIIqsKaM7cpcDKft6ic8P1Kx9F93pnFB7RzyMP6BV2M6gZlF7nghO6YXKhBxEEZ4yDU/s2048/_DSF5765.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_NRZlRZuUXb8BOqJHwCqK_zPJS5b5pzsUPBmTeFMvZv69vGBKioKiRmZ84n9ta9tCzc2znDeDIIqsKaM7cpcDKft6ic8P1Kx9F93pnFB7RzyMP6BV2M6gZlF7nghO6YXKhBxEEZ4yDU/w426-h640/_DSF5765.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The air is crisp and a cold wind has been blowing lately.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A walk downtown in the early evening with a companion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We wanted to eat roasted chestnuts and drink a goblet of mulled wine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stopped in the area of this church called St. François.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did like the illuminated leaves against the dark blue sky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias1veBs1WiTrFhA5YQhMFdiPJJa0k1EbT2QCoBxFwSlTIKmrnKhtxjbFfU9Jhx7j3mbBXAylhyMUOM1RSL67QTqPdZ9zn-JsyaP1BusKVhsIRLJLS2cGHsjrIzbJK7BjMep7QSlt95Q0/s2048/_DSF5758.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias1veBs1WiTrFhA5YQhMFdiPJJa0k1EbT2QCoBxFwSlTIKmrnKhtxjbFfU9Jhx7j3mbBXAylhyMUOM1RSL67QTqPdZ9zn-JsyaP1BusKVhsIRLJLS2cGHsjrIzbJK7BjMep7QSlt95Q0/w640-h426/_DSF5758.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were still leaves on the surrounding trees, also illuminated by Christmas lights</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which have now been installed across town.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrBqPmJ6pyeCsDKfwCL1i9wWC9iYzOWEq3gQgu1e05zi_tsAv3AjJz0oQYBNP2XE1PiABjJ1Wd2EcjNxxtuC7k1NyATLtHG_Z6waiMzM19cFHnq6zMwuGewnQ12-JO89RqrbzYwPFTIY/s2048/_DSF5862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrBqPmJ6pyeCsDKfwCL1i9wWC9iYzOWEq3gQgu1e05zi_tsAv3AjJz0oQYBNP2XE1PiABjJ1Wd2EcjNxxtuC7k1NyATLtHG_Z6waiMzM19cFHnq6zMwuGewnQ12-JO89RqrbzYwPFTIY/w640-h426/_DSF5862.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Market day is one of my favourites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually go on Saturdays, but occasionally on Wednesdays too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFToI0cWkF3aCsAGEN5_UBM2JQMg8rXzXY_uIpb8CipYUDCCCpwNKIMCtIk-MWoavANezBAeDodF8PNj4HNc7btUL77dIZkFjbMI1YRAVNPs6L3dB_UYDxxm6Dtdt_irZ40cernqGLaD4/s2048/_DSF6058.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="2048" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFToI0cWkF3aCsAGEN5_UBM2JQMg8rXzXY_uIpb8CipYUDCCCpwNKIMCtIk-MWoavANezBAeDodF8PNj4HNc7btUL77dIZkFjbMI1YRAVNPs6L3dB_UYDxxm6Dtdt_irZ40cernqGLaD4/w640-h392/_DSF6058.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I was downtown, I passed by the barber's and saw this lovely scene.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked the striped capes and the smart barbers in black and white wearing waistcoats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The young lady barber saw me with my camera behind the big glass window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She smiled and put up the v-sign with her fingers! So friendly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QNNgp_8RLK7OuAoqyH0mE_m8Z9N9A1ADsrxrbwfDbBSxddvFOHxDhVb0a9M2hHsfhF4zcOkb5dph5cnNYb8CF7oeFIAuUaB-mYaEERWay6ZsO748Dk2FIeygPBgHqC87hW4KWFi0Szw/s2048/_DSF6053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1336" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QNNgp_8RLK7OuAoqyH0mE_m8Z9N9A1ADsrxrbwfDbBSxddvFOHxDhVb0a9M2hHsfhF4zcOkb5dph5cnNYb8CF7oeFIAuUaB-mYaEERWay6ZsO748Dk2FIeygPBgHqC87hW4KWFi0Szw/w418-h640/_DSF6053.JPG" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my neighbourhood, I saw this elegant lady all in white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">holding a very large Poinsettia plant and waiting to pay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenQHNS1tOVOKTrfdI8d6B3gRfYERpot0Y8VxWllCokxAYIYVr7z8WQaA_-yLgxZXLTkig4uk9VmLYxVXn9XYlhitSV62UpEAuWQxPWnEy7EYEGdio0O2nJKuxCoXKsn3y6kvsQ6KmIDs/s2048/P1160543.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenQHNS1tOVOKTrfdI8d6B3gRfYERpot0Y8VxWllCokxAYIYVr7z8WQaA_-yLgxZXLTkig4uk9VmLYxVXn9XYlhitSV62UpEAuWQxPWnEy7EYEGdio0O2nJKuxCoXKsn3y6kvsQ6KmIDs/w640-h480/P1160543.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day, I visited the lakeside village of St. Prex, in the Morges area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The weather wasn't beautiful enough that day to take likeside pictures,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I did love the village shop which sells cheese and also groceries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be returning to this lovely place on a sunny day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj067W5HkwHWWBQeVqRXcLWmLHU5fdEcdIDSEJqpNks2meCLqYz4VukijNJe6gyyPggJgKi8TGmeUfjiTak8wnWNMtU2duG1D3X_l0vxsBvzqmPL92UkP2E0gAWSU8d83hie4xzpLW8Q9I/s2048/Essential+Oils+diffuser+collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj067W5HkwHWWBQeVqRXcLWmLHU5fdEcdIDSEJqpNks2meCLqYz4VukijNJe6gyyPggJgKi8TGmeUfjiTak8wnWNMtU2duG1D3X_l0vxsBvzqmPL92UkP2E0gAWSU8d83hie4xzpLW8Q9I/w640-h640/Essential+Oils+diffuser+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My aroma-diffuser which changes colours constantly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made a collage of them here so that we may enjoy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some of them which I took in a darkened room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, I'm diffusing Eucalyptus and it smells wonderful in my home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxCsRx2n2CpCPw_FTHlMKPvBVPjbhw_x2fK1vTXYD2irgtEla5h4jxrovi4XBCLl-6fUl-mggImccVjSpUuqIxCM2nKUeJjp9hguEXnBk6V-_SHzIYYJ2VozjcoBMoff52x8VZGOvWh4/s2048/_DSF6047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="2048" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxCsRx2n2CpCPw_FTHlMKPvBVPjbhw_x2fK1vTXYD2irgtEla5h4jxrovi4XBCLl-6fUl-mggImccVjSpUuqIxCM2nKUeJjp9hguEXnBk6V-_SHzIYYJ2VozjcoBMoff52x8VZGOvWh4/w640-h390/_DSF6047.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the trees have nearly lost all their leaves, I picked up the most beautiful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and took a picture of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were mostly from my own street, but the dark pink and green one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">slightly to the right of the middle is a vine leaf picked up in the vineyards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16eDg50nqGDsfJeYZmCkia8_FEfUnHTYoooFAk03NpeQJ32SuKEfGR7bhxwLysQT8KkcwQBmSDJUGL9TaPIs0lsU9PPVUVvI5vlIQ_4w3lK8-POszOX_s8bfwqDjemzhA9dC4Ps_S7Co/s2048/_DSF6120.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16eDg50nqGDsfJeYZmCkia8_FEfUnHTYoooFAk03NpeQJ32SuKEfGR7bhxwLysQT8KkcwQBmSDJUGL9TaPIs0lsU9PPVUVvI5vlIQ_4w3lK8-POszOX_s8bfwqDjemzhA9dC4Ps_S7Co/w640-h422/_DSF6120.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The title of this book in English is: 'A Rose and a Broom'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I heard the author speaking on the news. He is a road sweeper who writes books.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He sounded really interesting so I decided to order his first book above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can listen to him talk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCtE_XajT90">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in German, with English sub-titles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can also read about Michel Simonet in <a href="https://www.christa-polkinhorn.com/2017/03/27/the-miraculous-journey-of-a-street-sweeper-turned-author/"><i>this article</i></a> in English</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrqRC0tlryGV6ZHiqCP7oLrUVkUJM9sUXkO55mj3sBdzRUSLkoHC9H3Lfvv-PSiFfVHk0TIiQCZ0abUjjjkmkvENLWHcFF3A2iBXySTtNdwM6QOzfWfbmbNFY2f2XnQBtsdTr0yS5J2U/s2048/Christmas+Mandala+and+doilies+collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrqRC0tlryGV6ZHiqCP7oLrUVkUJM9sUXkO55mj3sBdzRUSLkoHC9H3Lfvv-PSiFfVHk0TIiQCZ0abUjjjkmkvENLWHcFF3A2iBXySTtNdwM6QOzfWfbmbNFY2f2XnQBtsdTr0yS5J2U/w640-h640/Christmas+Mandala+and+doilies+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As anyone who does crafting or handiwork knows, to make things for specific</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">events, we need to start well in advance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is some of my Christmas crochet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the upper left is a partial view of a large table-top mandala </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which measures 50 cm across.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you see the heart shapes?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6yh6XftKv39Up-4alGmC31ZMM2_AQkZKJq7BwCi9FVC2ChTA9FR1APbGlMYfbl_HBM3Fj9Ra-lTJfXr0_o2xq_31C4SH5K1ya_0feAfG9_MyCvwR5-Rs9uKpHE41jH0gWa3NU4RZoyo/s2048/Christmas+doilies+collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6yh6XftKv39Up-4alGmC31ZMM2_AQkZKJq7BwCi9FVC2ChTA9FR1APbGlMYfbl_HBM3Fj9Ra-lTJfXr0_o2xq_31C4SH5K1ya_0feAfG9_MyCvwR5-Rs9uKpHE41jH0gWa3NU4RZoyo/w640-h640/Christmas+doilies+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This collage shows smaller doilies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern at the top is called 'Christmas Rose Coaster'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I find it so pretty. I bought the pattern on Etsy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"One of the reasons crochet is so relaxing is because it allows us to achieve mindfulness,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the state of being in which we are fully immersed in the present moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gives the mind a much-needed break from worries about the past and future,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">allowing the brain and body to both rejuvenate themselves."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow is the first day of December</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I love to prepare seasonal decorations, both to give as gifts and to create</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a festive atmosphere in my own home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have special decorations that you like to put up at this time of the year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-83515805169412891732021-11-15T18:50:00.000+01:002021-11-15T18:50:19.326+01:00Autumn's Splendour<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgishzzuybEIRW07wzfS-aDybbuWl7NVwB7Sju-1uf0ggNMyaArFx59v7303mzO88dEN3pea56jNdrp8TO6UAZxec1OwuJtE4CyzZjX_eN1KNmeDabiEYrekheB7JzD0drHSQzBkjnByOE/s2048/_DSF5577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgishzzuybEIRW07wzfS-aDybbuWl7NVwB7Sju-1uf0ggNMyaArFx59v7303mzO88dEN3pea56jNdrp8TO6UAZxec1OwuJtE4CyzZjX_eN1KNmeDabiEYrekheB7JzD0drHSQzBkjnByOE/w640-h426/_DSF5577.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My daughter and I decided to visit the beautiful Arboretum in Aubonne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of the leaves were falling, but there were still enough for us to .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">enjoy the splendour of autumn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I especially liked walking along the water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Cd7cqI67O5NkcZqVOJTBy-hU4zD3BUniTlo5xE1gaIAKmCBGyG8CpoW1FiYy1ZJrhnUMLqPjkRM9S9YhU02zZN4zWER203De2j5UdjqOoLF7D5HpF6hrn2o_VC4U002XKRp41AZp2zs/s2048/_DSF5578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Cd7cqI67O5NkcZqVOJTBy-hU4zD3BUniTlo5xE1gaIAKmCBGyG8CpoW1FiYy1ZJrhnUMLqPjkRM9S9YhU02zZN4zWER203De2j5UdjqOoLF7D5HpF6hrn2o_VC4U002XKRp41AZp2zs/w640-h426/_DSF5578.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We crossed a bridge which had beautiful and different scenes on either side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS2MMU6_HQK89iQilxXlp0_X7BYHwWqqv3I1QD8IRog3wyX2-04jWXEi7AjTWmGFqBIe39zCNCUmfs-lp3KS7CYEuzaofu4ybtV5-X3nQ_cfq7yWkjw8NySa2Z2S2IyTNuL1Mhz1rx48/s2048/_DSF5579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS2MMU6_HQK89iQilxXlp0_X7BYHwWqqv3I1QD8IRog3wyX2-04jWXEi7AjTWmGFqBIe39zCNCUmfs-lp3KS7CYEuzaofu4ybtV5-X3nQ_cfq7yWkjw8NySa2Z2S2IyTNuL1Mhz1rx48/w640-h426/_DSF5579.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We followed a pathway lined with trees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The yellow arrows on the tree-trunk show us the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsKL5QUUtuUXJ_nU7TJP9MifP1EzhS4ZKFQ2n_nQfyStxRZ8fqngstcI8RgBGorO6l30XLr3e8Kx92Qh7AeiwXkBfineV-TOWqKjM_yB4MesPjnEovKdaTiCLX77QXz9B2eqqdfvpdAs/s2048/_DSF5581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsKL5QUUtuUXJ_nU7TJP9MifP1EzhS4ZKFQ2n_nQfyStxRZ8fqngstcI8RgBGorO6l30XLr3e8Kx92Qh7AeiwXkBfineV-TOWqKjM_yB4MesPjnEovKdaTiCLX77QXz9B2eqqdfvpdAs/w640-h426/_DSF5581.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so quiet and beautiful and the air felt fresh and healthy after the town.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gUvENUkvkYLRy3vWWdK4Q67srpvq2AQtDRuQ1Vh7BHVflGZofANjVCuXb27lJnPyMjOQddFSqSrjM3rmqW5phx7EwTSg71mRav2mjotawxno-w9roBrEVhtRIXn64wMeBs7iYfkRJpk/s2048/_DSF5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="2048" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gUvENUkvkYLRy3vWWdK4Q67srpvq2AQtDRuQ1Vh7BHVflGZofANjVCuXb27lJnPyMjOQddFSqSrjM3rmqW5phx7EwTSg71mRav2mjotawxno-w9roBrEVhtRIXn64wMeBs7iYfkRJpk/w640-h446/_DSF5586.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you love shuffling through the crisp, fallen leaves?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8b2qvfmNMM5roSwgsyumh_WsYXOCsWKKxQtlRUHDpjZewm5ObP6VDPcn2TyrTz2wJ3y7fTvAgQ5DR44Y0tCOA7JbnriuyFVxj3-B_bo4Wg9A9PexFwm7FOxACa97Q5Ea-JqIMvkwUU/s2048/_DSF5592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMe8b2qvfmNMM5roSwgsyumh_WsYXOCsWKKxQtlRUHDpjZewm5ObP6VDPcn2TyrTz2wJ3y7fTvAgQ5DR44Y0tCOA7JbnriuyFVxj3-B_bo4Wg9A9PexFwm7FOxACa97Q5Ea-JqIMvkwUU/w640-h426/_DSF5592.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We come to an open area on our path with orange-red trees brightening up the scene.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRM1DKEQaohf8pm-hN27pJ-LXTbDI62KSYCbuUplvMGCTCbJyP1SMZK1eyN-M5Mrf8cST48bAh5BpoQRCQRCMY6-x5_FOPaGSMVCRD0tP-FYkSI0FfP_jzJWkA-Ycim8g4leeTtW_AXc/s2048/_DSF5594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRM1DKEQaohf8pm-hN27pJ-LXTbDI62KSYCbuUplvMGCTCbJyP1SMZK1eyN-M5Mrf8cST48bAh5BpoQRCQRCMY6-x5_FOPaGSMVCRD0tP-FYkSI0FfP_jzJWkA-Ycim8g4leeTtW_AXc/w640-h426/_DSF5594.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's another pond</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA0c4xkdwecaIoxlED6NSZ5bZpiXMvC3Ht-bYCW_ByhF4aIx1AClmetZj-fEx6m6WkfhgZ7pIbMvZn2DMtNJUEZUN33RtOfGnf96X42XrZfEvOiQJTmCw0e9mQXWPnt3Da0vS0FwTE-I/s2048/_DSF5607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA0c4xkdwecaIoxlED6NSZ5bZpiXMvC3Ht-bYCW_ByhF4aIx1AClmetZj-fEx6m6WkfhgZ7pIbMvZn2DMtNJUEZUN33RtOfGnf96X42XrZfEvOiQJTmCw0e9mQXWPnt3Da0vS0FwTE-I/w640-h426/_DSF5607.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with beautiful reflections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpgpZqLR7EErD9SD7RT981ZOyByvK81oea_p1kqwDAFnm0yyx0GPcQeNjgye6ZBBsMd8jj-RFszKIQSdJl1Bqod1DvT6cOqGfCGgruf19SmSI6OvwpSe0laiOiGo_JlZT6vbdHjMGIvA/s2048/_DSF5612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpgpZqLR7EErD9SD7RT981ZOyByvK81oea_p1kqwDAFnm0yyx0GPcQeNjgye6ZBBsMd8jj-RFszKIQSdJl1Bqod1DvT6cOqGfCGgruf19SmSI6OvwpSe0laiOiGo_JlZT6vbdHjMGIvA/w640-h426/_DSF5612.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Those brightly coloured trees have unusual leaves </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which look more like pine needles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OPU5cmY_7OSQ0kopNyAfeooAQiFczmhcVHTno1gTSqW7nPOYh2HuV-Yk6wVSs0LrWa3J1bZ0OuDRzCWK3BG9pNKdp8cPGI1i-NIR4LaqXmHaFY8hjTiff7SizUO44_aKvtA6WmEqeHs/s2048/_DSF5609_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OPU5cmY_7OSQ0kopNyAfeooAQiFczmhcVHTno1gTSqW7nPOYh2HuV-Yk6wVSs0LrWa3J1bZ0OuDRzCWK3BG9pNKdp8cPGI1i-NIR4LaqXmHaFY8hjTiff7SizUO44_aKvtA6WmEqeHs/w640-h350/_DSF5609_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a close-up to see their structure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(click on the photo so it will fill your screen)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq7fcE8Xwy6vekGXd0sC8E2qkFNgmxVt2fF-ofA6EWXbAlB2kS2dLqd0qybFfCG0YVwESqiq7eIRv6DEW2qYu40OEC3IN1ZCphwnqGSS0RbzsXcctvq6zdVH2sadj7RMBgjzp6A_FIGE/s2048/_DSF5611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq7fcE8Xwy6vekGXd0sC8E2qkFNgmxVt2fF-ofA6EWXbAlB2kS2dLqd0qybFfCG0YVwESqiq7eIRv6DEW2qYu40OEC3IN1ZCphwnqGSS0RbzsXcctvq6zdVH2sadj7RMBgjzp6A_FIGE/w640-h426/_DSF5611.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the botanical name of the tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a type of Sequoia which comes from China.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhWRUch5Ges3bkvwnx1TxkYXRZp25jv_UvbCy-lfDmXRKiSp965LYPTAfAft4Z7qQMVOeIgUb1a-62lYodU9iHdYOSSRPawZohojwuQ-8oCrGIlNvTxp0qcn7-_3_l2gbKI01nhmkLLA/s2048/_DSF5603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="2048" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhWRUch5Ges3bkvwnx1TxkYXRZp25jv_UvbCy-lfDmXRKiSp965LYPTAfAft4Z7qQMVOeIgUb1a-62lYodU9iHdYOSSRPawZohojwuQ-8oCrGIlNvTxp0qcn7-_3_l2gbKI01nhmkLLA/w640-h404/_DSF5603.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We walked underneath a covered bridge before climbing higher to get a better view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KiLL5kTvLjPaTErpmH6I3xv57vfpUmBupgsM2KLQzxEbNr3qKyEfBB4KpC_SY8PTC_tj45jVP7uoxA-X0bZFSZsvQEe9Vq3u-2U3Fe1UJm4oHA-Llt0BCXa7P9byGB-zFHIzhCSf2OY/s2048/_DSF5605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KiLL5kTvLjPaTErpmH6I3xv57vfpUmBupgsM2KLQzxEbNr3qKyEfBB4KpC_SY8PTC_tj45jVP7uoxA-X0bZFSZsvQEe9Vq3u-2U3Fe1UJm4oHA-Llt0BCXa7P9byGB-zFHIzhCSf2OY/w426-h640/_DSF5605.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Tulip Tree was already losing a lot of leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">One last look at the colourful Beech leaves before returning home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it would be lovely to visit this Arboretum again next spring! Don't you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0GpiqRGD-6dvdxIG8RKaKdPN2nK-2hSoYUw3lWYOHAoZ8v6zKlmdDSFc2KeN-JCNDcsovCNBeesD8qJL35vl_eqCMDmYG5WnHqUPOTPXy3s_ZBMoIon79MX9CxdB1fc2gPNQ3oJEH4s/s2048/_DSF5621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1262" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0GpiqRGD-6dvdxIG8RKaKdPN2nK-2hSoYUw3lWYOHAoZ8v6zKlmdDSFc2KeN-JCNDcsovCNBeesD8qJL35vl_eqCMDmYG5WnHqUPOTPXy3s_ZBMoIon79MX9CxdB1fc2gPNQ3oJEH4s/w640-h394/_DSF5621.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nearer to home, some Cherry Tree Leaves still hang on to the branches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIYZjaLr1Epta6aTRveCgls4RROM5rNTd0W8O5xHus6hdk_haTvwkbkLLGMSYtTZ7b3QN7cLBpICkKKR-RYlILfOCmAn1NCdNp6a3TJQD5OYKkDFX_wd_1g7D5p3dFJC7NespDwu5mps/s2048/P1160507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="2048" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIYZjaLr1Epta6aTRveCgls4RROM5rNTd0W8O5xHus6hdk_haTvwkbkLLGMSYtTZ7b3QN7cLBpICkKKR-RYlILfOCmAn1NCdNp6a3TJQD5OYKkDFX_wd_1g7D5p3dFJC7NespDwu5mps/w640-h398/P1160507.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of them have already fallen, like this beauty here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24JUh5_BHHoR7HZZ42ttc05bclaspgYcYh0FvH_RmXnq0rbAc9SfHkzk9pGW37UmXChhjc7hHvHL5VUAma8XAjQcIiftpgSNCOMZgi6ZVE0ADxcgr26ICobhH2X3S6T2_YjzukKbxXvg/s2048/P1160512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1431" data-original-width="2048" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24JUh5_BHHoR7HZZ42ttc05bclaspgYcYh0FvH_RmXnq0rbAc9SfHkzk9pGW37UmXChhjc7hHvHL5VUAma8XAjQcIiftpgSNCOMZgi6ZVE0ADxcgr26ICobhH2X3S6T2_YjzukKbxXvg/w640-h448/P1160512.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I liked the contrast of the fresh white chrysanthemums against the fallen leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The season is changing and the cold autumn winds have started to blow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We shall soon be admiring bare tree silhouettes and maybe even a sprinkling of snow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We often have a little snow in November.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that autumn is wonderful where you live</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and that you are able to go out for invigorating walks and fresh air.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It feels so good to come home again afterwards, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make a warm drink after enjoying to the full the season we are in.</div> <p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-74234272168401343962021-11-08T20:08:00.002+01:002021-11-08T20:08:18.596+01:00How to Enjoy November<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IsmEjV2Za-DLktSfQaw5jsWstEIU5cyP9CjGVJ-cAS64IEgVEZ5gPLviDgheoz701GDAVIGGxBMsC_QT5No9JUdRLKBOiHlQL9U4WAL6ciBKuynun47miwYzTrn_onY9cSQrhPyH5l8/s2048/_DSF5529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IsmEjV2Za-DLktSfQaw5jsWstEIU5cyP9CjGVJ-cAS64IEgVEZ5gPLviDgheoz701GDAVIGGxBMsC_QT5No9JUdRLKBOiHlQL9U4WAL6ciBKuynun47miwYzTrn_onY9cSQrhPyH5l8/w640-h426/_DSF5529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maple leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How can we enjoy the month of November?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We know it can be a month of dull weather, rain and wind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the things I really love to do in this month are</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Daily walks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Getting into nature as often as possible</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Collecting colourful leaves to press</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Making hearty warming soups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inventing new ways of capturing interesting images with my camera</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(even when the weather confines me to the home).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Handiwork which means lots of colourful crochet for me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Despite windy days and some rain, we have had some beautiful sunny days too</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in this first week of November.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGN96ds8Gbuh-k3bijYQ3kC1rtKf_273uSUY-vH20rXxFvZHYxAgKp6kNax-XkUN6NL7Edwrl4LSaSQUqwm3UfkB8N8kakJUSiIJIcf15X6ywTPdGnWtgeq0k1O4NdPU0yryGc592Rtw8/s2048/_DSF5527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGN96ds8Gbuh-k3bijYQ3kC1rtKf_273uSUY-vH20rXxFvZHYxAgKp6kNax-XkUN6NL7Edwrl4LSaSQUqwm3UfkB8N8kakJUSiIJIcf15X6ywTPdGnWtgeq0k1O4NdPU0yryGc592Rtw8/w640-h426/_DSF5527.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Walking fifteen minutes down to the park always lifts my spirits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I see how the leaves have changed since last time I went.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sun was illuminating the beech leaves in the late afternoon sunshine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOGEKBfwyCtkUFCH-NmpaizYf6Vuqnji6RERP48X03RoIiGdnWrYZkg_At9plCskkuufAtUGYY2g6QFhUbjRbgMtddlSrKXy-Dyx9Eqwf4WhIboO-rpT7_EqGrz4OHkJxWS-hk00_hyphenhypheng/s2048/_DSF5537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOGEKBfwyCtkUFCH-NmpaizYf6Vuqnji6RERP48X03RoIiGdnWrYZkg_At9plCskkuufAtUGYY2g6QFhUbjRbgMtddlSrKXy-Dyx9Eqwf4WhIboO-rpT7_EqGrz4OHkJxWS-hk00_hyphenhypheng/w640-h426/_DSF5537.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maple leaves in different shades of orange</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dancing against a background of evergreens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYI0mKSqe3RfqItxMuaNfin7K0fPKqY-_Msh-nUwBoaNFMdUT0FQgrRWpxqBk9qnA48Jt42VfMXyqJWEN5UPmNvbvMmLqPYnO4DhnF9VyKodvaztd-iFjOvtDauGP7eSKgFUlweRH4trs/s2048/_DSF5528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="2048" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYI0mKSqe3RfqItxMuaNfin7K0fPKqY-_Msh-nUwBoaNFMdUT0FQgrRWpxqBk9qnA48Jt42VfMXyqJWEN5UPmNvbvMmLqPYnO4DhnF9VyKodvaztd-iFjOvtDauGP7eSKgFUlweRH4trs/w640-h382/_DSF5528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A flowerbed of deep orange Chrysanthemums</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with leaves falling from the Tulip Tree above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9hk2Clr0in2u13ppKrkEUeXcrXM3aXSluJzQf3nZZQaBVXr0xTomVY3NPgEuCZKtoIjH7qCf9ylZ715vtkjH0M2wlc2N5s8fKh8iSiqNfD2BRZi3HLe0KE-ny4cfwM0z6OaXr_rnv1g/s2048/_DSF5543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9hk2Clr0in2u13ppKrkEUeXcrXM3aXSluJzQf3nZZQaBVXr0xTomVY3NPgEuCZKtoIjH7qCf9ylZ715vtkjH0M2wlc2N5s8fKh8iSiqNfD2BRZi3HLe0KE-ny4cfwM0z6OaXr_rnv1g/w640-h426/_DSF5543.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look how the Gingko Tree has turned golden since I last showed you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">through the same archway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the carpet of fallen leaves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg184O5hEkvtXeyp7OVgC1Wc6avm7UkTuwWCXuHL3E1WhuegH70tT_ty_-n_jtyBA_kNco9dlY87Rr6pLIdJYoHsOlRZRKFfX4oEH9oeNwbSpHPPUwIvqS9n_-pR-vwCnr5ngFocHmqvig/s2048/_DSF5540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg184O5hEkvtXeyp7OVgC1Wc6avm7UkTuwWCXuHL3E1WhuegH70tT_ty_-n_jtyBA_kNco9dlY87Rr6pLIdJYoHsOlRZRKFfX4oEH9oeNwbSpHPPUwIvqS9n_-pR-vwCnr5ngFocHmqvig/w640-h426/_DSF5540.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another cascading branch of Maple leaves turning deeper shades of orange.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3RuJB9dgab__oP9SK3iGWmYRggXf_BvAufuJTxJw9jhF734RiEDn6Hwr-9dAhS0TJDgc-b3puDvqI5LW9TXJKpgrcmGD7tFNY6lVzboLoFAhlak7NyGA_SpySWohnTSaNnGzLLBp444/s2048/_DSF5403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3RuJB9dgab__oP9SK3iGWmYRggXf_BvAufuJTxJw9jhF734RiEDn6Hwr-9dAhS0TJDgc-b3puDvqI5LW9TXJKpgrcmGD7tFNY6lVzboLoFAhlak7NyGA_SpySWohnTSaNnGzLLBp444/w640-h426/_DSF5403.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Walking back home, I noticed the lovely leaves on one of the trees in my street.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5kNOs6vWhRfVUXLxykc_ItNN4kizH9yBsEcZZnzuMjurUO-t6HFrL3gymoyXM9lBha4xNAcDMLNyfJGTW_KBQ9H_l4uOgxBqIC-Eg6_l_Wac7jDLoLQ79KO89YGr9rT2jpnvbIHzdKQ/s2048/Leaf+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5kNOs6vWhRfVUXLxykc_ItNN4kizH9yBsEcZZnzuMjurUO-t6HFrL3gymoyXM9lBha4xNAcDMLNyfJGTW_KBQ9H_l4uOgxBqIC-Eg6_l_Wac7jDLoLQ79KO89YGr9rT2jpnvbIHzdKQ/w640-h640/Leaf+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked several of them up from the ground to make a leaf collage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9L7qNkXgzV0sWbGzMLfbF3tGh00gtDgnqriM6lm_GgNTcC9I7g7AASjMQ93EHOLBdhaaxSFuh8MrG1N4iy4tXIcXLLv-7mKjQd0TOS2au35Gvue5TX6w9tGuSXCuszf9OwLZ08z-xh2g/s2048/_DSF5496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1147" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9L7qNkXgzV0sWbGzMLfbF3tGh00gtDgnqriM6lm_GgNTcC9I7g7AASjMQ93EHOLBdhaaxSFuh8MrG1N4iy4tXIcXLLv-7mKjQd0TOS2au35Gvue5TX6w9tGuSXCuszf9OwLZ08z-xh2g/w640-h358/_DSF5496.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Saturday, my daughter and I decided to go walking in the vineyards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because the weather was so fantastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wind was blowing and it created pretty ruffles on the surface of the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXa7vYbhlvZBBWFGZHjlQ0rqA3s3uOtwHSaC1PHL7jxfWIYtwdXq7l_DdT3XRnO-b_pBfKLYGDUIyt40ks04_9AOp0Wb7_PzA6uNSnS6kCfzgiml84TPezJA5SNI3LZbS9e1CNTAJYnk/s2048/_DSF5479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXa7vYbhlvZBBWFGZHjlQ0rqA3s3uOtwHSaC1PHL7jxfWIYtwdXq7l_DdT3XRnO-b_pBfKLYGDUIyt40ks04_9AOp0Wb7_PzA6uNSnS6kCfzgiml84TPezJA5SNI3LZbS9e1CNTAJYnk/w640-h464/_DSF5479.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started our walk on the steep slopes of a village called Chexbres</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It stands at an altitude of 589 metres.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt7zhjjawONuJTtiAxatxyEIcT_CQT45FAd_memKpl0dJuNoR_xi3zCz21nuTm9bcuDzN8P-9yKYpd7B4igz5WwBGUU0_x9MNlNtQ97k1OrsbtkOP9OM9GSWHvdLdEC8RpVOWAVbSbPY/s2048/_DSF5480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="2048" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt7zhjjawONuJTtiAxatxyEIcT_CQT45FAd_memKpl0dJuNoR_xi3zCz21nuTm9bcuDzN8P-9yKYpd7B4igz5WwBGUU0_x9MNlNtQ97k1OrsbtkOP9OM9GSWHvdLdEC8RpVOWAVbSbPY/w640-h356/_DSF5480.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We walked along the vineyards above the lake and a view on the mountains</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ37wr5AFLt2KL2zZhDmO_mn0MW81UlBfJtcpFBfqucOVHozcoo3D2GfXAyYgvPbxxpZ6sdw-wWu1G05Vm3ttyDdffOPsMhrJbSFomVsVmohAt_UqsIXlCG-gEJ2DXIrQ7MJImPfsk6Sk/s2048/_DSF5481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ37wr5AFLt2KL2zZhDmO_mn0MW81UlBfJtcpFBfqucOVHozcoo3D2GfXAyYgvPbxxpZ6sdw-wWu1G05Vm3ttyDdffOPsMhrJbSFomVsVmohAt_UqsIXlCG-gEJ2DXIrQ7MJImPfsk6Sk/w640-h358/_DSF5481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never tire of these views, They change constantly according to the lighting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is already snow on the higher mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY1SZlOIcPFiRB745woaOxOf-ueCZmUyzehFx3shk4SgdhS5nFp3dHPZpsvX5mgx-NsspdALr-LL1m5RfFr0jAJchB1EGlWqrnwlWFIymyvHTug6uUS6x4Wh2pjT06HFU7Fqf1wYJGeY/s2048/_DSF5488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpY1SZlOIcPFiRB745woaOxOf-ueCZmUyzehFx3shk4SgdhS5nFp3dHPZpsvX5mgx-NsspdALr-LL1m5RfFr0jAJchB1EGlWqrnwlWFIymyvHTug6uUS6x4Wh2pjT06HFU7Fqf1wYJGeY/w426-h640/_DSF5488.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Steep stone steps leading up to the vines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the red rose bush planted at the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwhzsFY097x_JdkmAvWcWeqSbTGUUpU7K1cQ9Gon6VT29QwmBkT5ugPgmyIe0RwA_GOCPbzEd1quHIXr-_eSuuOICvX3P01HrHahCwiOCVmeRrzffgQ3buZqRoJKmcox3k4hafYWUYLU/s2048/_DSF5491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="2048" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwhzsFY097x_JdkmAvWcWeqSbTGUUpU7K1cQ9Gon6VT29QwmBkT5ugPgmyIe0RwA_GOCPbzEd1quHIXr-_eSuuOICvX3P01HrHahCwiOCVmeRrzffgQ3buZqRoJKmcox3k4hafYWUYLU/w640-h444/_DSF5491.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sun was right opposite me when I took this photo, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but the vineyards are so lovely that I didn't mind that big white glare on the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMOAmmeVrTvt5Lyu6EwdN10OMMq02tlnvZ2ZsVwGflZj68F3d4OSWcyjd0IudRXvSg3kctU2GEI3pt5kahsaZSd-B8IGzOYf3soz-pxr5f1hhLXUFMCvct2ELsaKPtj4aRoJ0_SbE4tc/s2048/_DSF5497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1175" data-original-width="2048" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMOAmmeVrTvt5Lyu6EwdN10OMMq02tlnvZ2ZsVwGflZj68F3d4OSWcyjd0IudRXvSg3kctU2GEI3pt5kahsaZSd-B8IGzOYf3soz-pxr5f1hhLXUFMCvct2ELsaKPtj4aRoJ0_SbE4tc/w640-h368/_DSF5497.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the small roads coming up the slopes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cars are not allowed here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwByBByQB5UUp8w20MHzThKjJKbi3iAtVVZpg0QwtjjbNol2c_AAVKjN1amP-1jaxpqewIyQIU6dteJGDRVra3rOJRAyCp8jzDK_6fFG8arXOlOpppHEeiw4h_kIeDKhhCpr_Mg-Ik8Y/s2048/_DSF5513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwByBByQB5UUp8w20MHzThKjJKbi3iAtVVZpg0QwtjjbNol2c_AAVKjN1amP-1jaxpqewIyQIU6dteJGDRVra3rOJRAyCp8jzDK_6fFG8arXOlOpppHEeiw4h_kIeDKhhCpr_Mg-Ik8Y/w640-h426/_DSF5513.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vine leaves changing colour and illuminated by the sun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5Dj4m4rcFjXkSNe6MxYzst8tiltknyujl29sEUthGmdcu0dgTYPW4FeGMCWBAl-Cqmv57umpv_bOccApiCdaU-7vIE4MuadVPz-qSjPdcWO3ww1Lf5XKZuHlB6uzHSSkyKKA8U9OPeE/s2048/_DSF5501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5Dj4m4rcFjXkSNe6MxYzst8tiltknyujl29sEUthGmdcu0dgTYPW4FeGMCWBAl-Cqmv57umpv_bOccApiCdaU-7vIE4MuadVPz-qSjPdcWO3ww1Lf5XKZuHlB6uzHSSkyKKA8U9OPeE/w640-h426/_DSF5501.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We decided to do quite a long walk two villages further on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so that we could take the train back to our homes from there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was actually further than we thought and there were very steep parts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to walk uphill!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the end, we walked 17.917 steps</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which turned out to be 12.5 kilometres!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjR64qEhyiYKbwehBBDX2waqUlO_jbTtEphmNRRgNEGdZyVMhDXsZk7E7H31uC71j3wuswidHdFqTV2v_dVfspGDFWfnPgHT2G2B6RBqVYgXFU6AxA68-pN4Pk_Fm_3KrzSG7sSf_AOA/s2048/_DSF5509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="2048" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjR64qEhyiYKbwehBBDX2waqUlO_jbTtEphmNRRgNEGdZyVMhDXsZk7E7H31uC71j3wuswidHdFqTV2v_dVfspGDFWfnPgHT2G2B6RBqVYgXFU6AxA68-pN4Pk_Fm_3KrzSG7sSf_AOA/w640-h372/_DSF5509.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice flat part before the climb.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JxOMHnT09p067RysyNa3yvyZUAVDENpnftjlhXhUyOOCJicT39i4gbV7f1_bEDrrRKOn9z9FJiFJu6ypH6Amgsv4NfZapcO_tMDuO0Ke4f14jg-CH1Yz0WWDvFBC_S2eKTAsJcDlFcM/s2048/_DSF5510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="2048" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JxOMHnT09p067RysyNa3yvyZUAVDENpnftjlhXhUyOOCJicT39i4gbV7f1_bEDrrRKOn9z9FJiFJu6ypH6Amgsv4NfZapcO_tMDuO0Ke4f14jg-CH1Yz0WWDvFBC_S2eKTAsJcDlFcM/w640-h354/_DSF5510.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last photo I took before the very steep part.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I was too tired to take more photos!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a leisurely drink on an outside terrace at the Auberge de Grandvaux</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before catching the train.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a wonderful outing with so much walking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-5FD832Z6_xAQDjRWEDUalSFUF6Akmh-UzmBM7puVA6d-zwN8Y05iGOZbfpOogdF2resUcNjbmzhSa3pWf1SFpcQWEscuNuw7FfS0yl1o36PPDChWPYJG3Z4Xu9pEeAfZztGCa4yDpM/s2048/DSCF4419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1596" data-original-width="2048" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-5FD832Z6_xAQDjRWEDUalSFUF6Akmh-UzmBM7puVA6d-zwN8Y05iGOZbfpOogdF2resUcNjbmzhSa3pWf1SFpcQWEscuNuw7FfS0yl1o36PPDChWPYJG3Z4Xu9pEeAfZztGCa4yDpM/w640-h498/DSCF4419.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Dahlia are still blooming on my balcony very prettily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC36trOlZtmSfOf0nmoXgxNc06e30o4HSYrwEI-59d0Dmr_6GBDPhDNHdt9dcnnM47Opx7hFm00rxpgaO3b-xxeRpPP0AS9MhSojZKIahhusn4KQ2jD2XmxtnZ4YmWmdg-m-HGgzf_wU/s2048/DSCF4344-bis.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC36trOlZtmSfOf0nmoXgxNc06e30o4HSYrwEI-59d0Dmr_6GBDPhDNHdt9dcnnM47Opx7hFm00rxpgaO3b-xxeRpPP0AS9MhSojZKIahhusn4KQ2jD2XmxtnZ4YmWmdg-m-HGgzf_wU/w640-h422/DSCF4344-bis.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close-up of one of my geraniums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you love the little star in the centre and that tiny curl on the petal on the right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished my autumn colours crochet since my last blog entry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfY_8pAvQJKFV1GrBQElBdcR7HsKYBnhv0kd4KX9N9YZrTb03ZGHSjWdAp2UkVbcPV8T0NcIwFX5gGhYIRWiQsV5nl4YGgwLrWFEYe4tpK9kng7jdKc_1YL6F7vdRDJJdu3b0q8DeJLhs/s2048/Crochet+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfY_8pAvQJKFV1GrBQElBdcR7HsKYBnhv0kd4KX9N9YZrTb03ZGHSjWdAp2UkVbcPV8T0NcIwFX5gGhYIRWiQsV5nl4YGgwLrWFEYe4tpK9kng7jdKc_1YL6F7vdRDJJdu3b0q8DeJLhs/w640-h640/Crochet+collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a tabletop Mandala. 15cm in diameter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two smaller doilies are useful for a mug of hot drink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and my Essential Oil Vaporiser.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The colour of the autumn leaves was the inspiration for my choice of colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may already have started a new crochet project in red, white and green!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX71WlN4HmEMxGwGBTXJzyGpagmv24xLWQZ8xbWLr3eVpyhcb6NN9pyP9T2oO0yqk1ddReMY_49lyXWIkAo_hKDd6d3QQH3Gcsz0_GvTlNeUNcJoSEztUxwmx0JMKG9KdsS9Fb7Bu8bFg/s2048/DSCF4445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="2048" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX71WlN4HmEMxGwGBTXJzyGpagmv24xLWQZ8xbWLr3eVpyhcb6NN9pyP9T2oO0yqk1ddReMY_49lyXWIkAo_hKDd6d3QQH3Gcsz0_GvTlNeUNcJoSEztUxwmx0JMKG9KdsS9Fb7Bu8bFg/w640-h514/DSCF4445.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm an early bird and I like to get up, make a hot herb tea, often peppermint,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">light a candle and read.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the Autumn Mandala in place on the small round table next to my couch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you are finding lovely ways to enjoy this month of November.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com10