Monday, December 30, 2019

30/12/2019 December in France and the last post this year. Happy New Year everyone.

Maximum temperature in the Charente today 12C, minimum 0C. Dry but a frost this morning. 10km/h South-Easterly winds with gusts up to 17 km/h.

01 December - the last of the cosmos.
07 December - cotoneaster berries which are still going strong.
17 December - caterpillars of the Large White butterfly (Pieris brassicae).  Our winter veg was under threat!!
17 December - Le Gendarme beetle or the firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus). There were a few hundred of them on the hibiscus shrub which is covered in moss.
18 December - Our local supermarket, animated polar bears playing musical instruments.
19 December - Pointsettia in the dining room.
26 December - a surprise; roses still in the garden...
As above.
28 December - early sunset....
and about 30 minutes later.

I will be returning to our 2019 South African trip with blogs and photos next year - not that far away now.


See also my Bird blog I have many photos of birds and I will put most of them on this blog.
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36 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,December 30, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    So many flowers, insects and larvae in December. Amazing!

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    1. RhodesiaDecember 30, 2019 at 9:39 PM

      It has been a fairly mild December (though cold for me!) we had one early frost, than lots of rain and just the last two mornings a frost again. Enjoy 2020, Diane

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  2. Marie SmithDecember 30, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    The insects in December and blooms are unheard of here. Beautiful!

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  3. JoyfulDecember 30, 2019 at 11:01 PM

    A stunning series of photos. All very beautiful. Congratulations on making it through another decade and many good wishes for a wonderful, prosperous and healthy 2020~

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:51 PM

      Thanks Penny I hope 2020 is a good year for you. Diane

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  4. Emma SpringfieldDecember 31, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    It's cold here/ Brrrr/ Happy New Year

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM

      Cold here now but still the odd rose! Cheers Diane

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  5. Shiju SugunanDecember 31, 2019 at 7:20 AM

    You got some amazing subjects. Love all the pics. Well done!

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:50 PM

      Thanks so much for the visit. All the best for 2020 Diane

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  6. Lucyna DrozłowskaDecember 31, 2019 at 12:27 PM


    A beautiful bird and wise words :)

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:36 PM

      Bit confused were is the bird in this post? Happy 2020 Diane

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  7. SandiDecember 31, 2019 at 5:37 PM

    Wow!

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  8. Nancy ChanDecember 31, 2019 at 5:46 PM

    Pretty flowers and garden pests. Stunning sunset.

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:37 PM

      Thanks Nancy hope all is well with you Diane

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  9. Richard PeglerDecember 31, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    A fabulous collection of images, Diane. You're showing your artistic talents to full advantage here and I'm feeling somewhat inferior!

    I hope that you and Nigel have a wonderful 2020 - - - Richard

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:49 PM

      A very complimentary comment Richard but I wish my photos were as good as yours!!

      I hope 2020 is a pefect year for you both, Diane

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  10. gloriadelpilar_1994@yahoo.comDecember 31, 2019 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful !! Happy New year Diane!

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:39 PM

      Thanks Gloria, hope that 2020is a good year for you and a healthy one, Diane

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  11. GaelynJanuary 1, 2020 at 3:25 AM

    With all the flowers and insects it hardly looks like December. Stunning shots of the sunset. Happy New Year!

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:40 PM

      Thanks Gaelyn and we both hope that 2020 is a etter year for you and all goes well for a healthy one, D and N

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  12. handmade by amaliaJanuary 1, 2020 at 6:17 AM

    Gorgeous photos. I can believe how beautiful these beetles are. Wishing you a very happy new year.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:40 PM

      Love those beetles they are so pretty. All the best for 2020 to you as well. Diane

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  13. The Yum ListJanuary 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM

    Happy New Year! Hope 2020 is filled with many blessings.

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:48 PM

      Thanks and all the best to you as well. Cheers Diane

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  14. SallyJanuary 1, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    Happy New Year, Diane and Nigel. I hope 2020 will be extra special for you both.

    xoxo

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:43 PM

      Thanks you Sally, I hope that 2020 has all you wish yourself. Take care Diane xx

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  15. DeniseinVAJanuary 2, 2020 at 3:47 AM

    Always such a very interesting variety of lovely photos Diane. Thank you and Happy New Year!

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:42 PM

      Thanks Denise and all the best to you as well. Diane

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  16. NataliaJanuary 2, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    Wow,the sky looks amazing! Happy New Year!

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:44 PM

      Many thanks, and Happ New Year to you also. Diane

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  17. Hilary Melton-ButcherJanuary 4, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    Hi Diane - love the roses, we've got them here, as too other birds and plants that should really be hibernating. Those firebugs are over here too - I expect this summer there may be loads of them ... cabbage white is always around ... but both of you have a happy 2020 ... cheers Hilary

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:45 PM

      Thank you Hilary, sorry I am a bit behind with answers to comments!! I never saw those beetltes in the UK, interesting. Wishing you everything of the best for 2020, Diane

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  18. PamJanuary 5, 2020 at 4:11 AM

    Well we have no flowers that look like that in Dec here in Nashville TN. That is awesome.

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    1. RhodesiaJanuary 6, 2020 at 3:46 PM

      LOL and we still have some now in January, though it is most unusual!! Happy 2020, Diane

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