Guest Challenge: Restoration

Today is my Dad’s 87th birthday and he’s off to Windsor on the coach. You might wonder where I get my restless tendencies, but I have a pretty good idea. He’s slowing up a little these days! I’d like to wish him a Happy Birthday and a happy year ahead. I’d also like to thank Paula for her hard work on behalf of this ‘Lady of the Manor’.

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  2. Happy 87th year to your father, my Mom will be 87 in November this year. I enjoyed this post and you are kind to reblog and share thoughts like this with us, too. The one who featured you gave you a very good tribute and I agree with how she described your posts, Jo.

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    1. It’s a subject dear to my heart, Robin, so it was a pleasure to write. I’m not fond of the reblog system, preferring to have full control over what I write and how it is presented, but Paula did a very good job.
      Thanks on behalf of Dad. He’ll be tucked up in a bar somewhere, watching sport on TV 🙂

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    1. Hi Madhu! Someone with an architectural background like yours would love this building. And- as a side thought, why not join in? You’d have some great candidates, and you have a whole week 🙂 Thanks from me and from Dad 🙂

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    1. He’s ‘on the National’ for 4 days, Sherri and more than happy just to have company and a few beers, wherever he lands up. He was a bit vague about the destination but Windsor was mentioned. Tea with the Queen? 🙂 Thanks, hon.

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    1. Legoland? 🙂 🙂 The last time I was there with Dad we had a youthful James in tow and Legoland was a must. I remember being down by the riverside too. Some nice pubs about 🙂 Restoration is right up your street, Tanya!

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    1. Thanks, Elaine! He always likes company so he’ll be sat in a bar somewhere now, with a beer or two. He’s gone with a nephew and 2 nieces who travel about the same speed as him. Slowly, these days, but he still gets there. 🙂

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  18. What a wonderful post, Jo! I always enjoy wandering along on your walks and amire your ability to find interesting and beautiful things, places around you.
    Happy Birthday to your Dad! Those restless tendencies are a lovely thing to share… 😉

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    1. He left home at 15, Ese- not intentionally- and has kept on the move a bit since then. His favourite travelling is going back to Poland and we’re there again in May. 🙂
      Thank you, darlin’. It was an interesting post to write and I do love finding and sharing these places.

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  19. You both did a great job on this one, congratulations! I put this one on my list, for the next time we go North. Wishing you a wonderful time with your dad in Windsor. Many Happy Returns!
    Klem to you Paula for your effort, wishing you a lovely day. ❤

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    1. Thanks a lot, Dina 🙂 I’m staying home (in the rain) for this trip. Dad has gone with nephew, and two neices. They often take short trips together but I get to do the Polish visits. 🙂
      Happy Thursday to you and the ‘family’!

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  20. Happy birthday to Dad!!! This is a terrific post, even better than your usual walks, very well researched and presented. Your water lily is a real perfection as a capture too!

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    1. I loved those water lilies, Paula, and the little frog fountain. 🙂 Not long till they reopen at Easter and I can go back for another look. Damp and miserable here today. Good luck with your workload (WHAT a boss!) and hope you’re feeling better soon. Just a week to go! 🙂

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