Monday, November 20, 2017

20/11/2017 Hibernating for a few weeks with maybe on odd lapse.

Maximum temperature 12C, minimum 5C. 8 km/h SE winds, 14 km/h gusts. Dry.

A random selection of photos from the last twelve months
December 2016 - Hellebore

January 2017 - Early lambs.

February 2017 - A trip to South Africa. 
(Probably a very old elephant who has had many fights along the way, note the broken tusks)

March 2017 - Blue tit on the window sill.

April 2017 - Cowslips.

May 2017 - Hummingbird hawk moth.

June 2017 - Californian poppy and hoverflies.

July 2017 - Bees on the lavender.

August 2017 - Scarce Swallowtail caterpillar.

September 2017 - Common blue butterfly

October 2017 - Sunset in the Charente.

November 2017 - Kissing sparrows.

Happy holidays
I would like to wish all my followers who celebrate Christmas the very 
best over the holidays!


I am going into a sort of blog hibernation until well into the New Year. We are off to see friends in Nevis for two weeks, then we will have a quiet Christmas in the UK with my FIL.  Meanwhile I will try post the odd photo when possible. 


Take care everyone; see you all after the holidays.

For those following our South African holiday the last part of the travels can be found  HERE

30 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos, Diane. Each is special in its own way.

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    1. Thanks Marie for following and commenting. Hope you are back with me in the new year. Happy holidays meanwhile. Diane

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  2. Wishing you all the best, until you return regularly, to blogging.

    Luna Crone

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    1. Thanks so much, your comments are all appreciated. Hopefully some fresh photos in 2018 :-) Have a good Christmas Diane

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  3. Have a good holiday vacation.

    I love your pictures. They are gorgeous.

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    1. Thanks Ann, a trip to the sun will be good, I am sure not so certain about the UK in December!! Hope you have a good Christmas Diane

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  4. A fabulous collection of photos. Have a nice break and a Merry Christmas.

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    1. Thanks Diane and the same to you. Hope I can get through 3 weeks in the UK without picking up the usual bugs I get when there!! Take care and enjoy Christmas. T'other Diane

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  5. Thank you, Diane, I wish the same for you and Nigel.
    Enjoy your time away!
    I sure hope you're feeling better now.
    xoxo

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    1. I am on the mend but coughing badly, but this is something I am used to. I coughed for years before an Italian Dr treated me and stopped it. I just hope this is temporary!! Have a great Christmas, Diane

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  6. Exquisite photos Diane. Really beautiful.

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    1. Thanks Penny, hope that you have a good Christmas and all the best for 2018, wow where do the years go to? Take care Diane

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  7. You really do have enough beautiful photos to make a calendar for the year. I've seen those done as gifts. Have you ever considered it? Happy holidays!

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    1. Thanks for the kind comment. I did make calendars a couple of years back but dealing with situation in French is not so simple, and if I had them made elsewhere, then the postage back to me is ridiculous even if they will post back, many will not deliver outside their own country. We have a very small family and quite honestly the couple of calendars we give as gifts are easier bought locally. Have a good Christmas and hope to see you back in the new year. Diane

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  8. Beautiful critters! The caterpillar is so pretty!

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    1. Thanks Nancy, also the emerging butterfly is beautiful as well. Happy holidays Diane

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  9. Oh my gosh Diane, every one a gem, glad I don't have to pick a favourite.. although the kissing sparrows are pretty darn adorable 😀

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    1. Ha ha thanks Grace the kissing sparrows are so cute I agree, but I think my favourite so far as photos go is the Californian poppy with the 2 hoverflies. Hope you have a good Christmas and enjoy your summer which I am so jealous of! Keep well Diane

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    2. Thanks Diane, keep warm and cosy, I'm a little envious of your wintery Christmas ☺

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  10. As always....beautiful pics. Beautiful. I hope you enjoy your time away from Blog Land. Take care.

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    1. I hope we enjoy the time away as well I am still feeling lousy, thought I was on the mend but!!!!! Keep well Diane

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  11. Hi Diane. You have chosen some of my favourite photographs, especially the sunset. Have a lovely holiday season, will miss you. Kim xx

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    1. Thanks Kim I will put on the odd photo when I can but at the moment I am full of cold and not getting much better. Just hope by tomorrow I am on the mend now on antibiotics!! Keep well Diane

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  12. Great post Diane!
    That sunset is gorgeous!
    Got finally reconnected, what a relief!
    Now I am visiting all the virtual friends, LOL!
    Enjoy your holiday, Xmas is not my cup of tea although it is a great opportunity to get back with the family.
    Will take my holiday from mid January for 2 safaris in a row in Kenya!
    Warm hugs, take care and I wish you the best of weather....

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    1. Bet you are happy to be connected again. It is strange before computers we never felt cut off from the world, but now with no connection we feel so isolated!! We always have a very quiet Xmas, only FIL to think about with no family on my side and Nigel's being in Ozz. I do not even have any Christmas shopping to do which I have to say makes me very happy :-) Warm hugs Diane

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  13. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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    1. We don't celebrate thanksgiving here but hope that you enjoy yours. Take care Diane

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  14. Get your time and enjoy, Diane. I love your beautiful collection of photos, especially the pretty caterpillar, the cute kissing sparrows, the amazing sunset and the great old elephant! Kisses from Greece, my friend.

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  15. What a superb collection of photos. I hope you have a wonderful time away with family & friends.

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