Traditional though it may be, I really don’t want to waste the time and energy reviewing my year. If I’m patient a day or two, WordPress will do it for me, and those of you who’ve put up with me all this time deserve better. What I do want to do is to say a heartfelt thanks to all of you! It’s been a good year for me and I have many reasons to count my blessings. Please know that all of you out there number among them.
You probably don’t need to look very hard to realise that I’m sharing the beauty of my daughter’s tree. The hand-made trimmings give it away. It helps to keep her near to me. Sentimental old fool!
Not all of us have had such a happy year, yet most of us are survivors. One such lady, whose beautiful post this morning caught my eye, deserves some Christmas love. I hope that you are all as prepared as you need to be to spend a joyful Christmas.
restlessjo 
Jo, happy holidays…
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And you, Sally! 🙂
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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you,
Pit
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And the very same to you, Pit. Frohliche Weihnachten 🙂
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🙂
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So very sweet Jo ! You have been a special inspiration for me and your blessings so touching …thank you dear one …merry Christmas Jo ! Love , megxxx
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That’s very kind of you to say, Meg! I don’t get over to your place nearly often enough. Have a beautiful time! 🙂
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Your daughter has beautiful taste, just like her momma! Merry Christmas!
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But so much more competent! 🙂 She’ll be making cranberry muffins for Christmas breakfast. Have a lovely time, Jill 🙂
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Wünsche dir von Herzen schöne besinnliche Weihnachtstage und alles liebe von mir.Schöne Weihnachtskugel. Danke für deinen Kommentar lieber Gruß und große Umarmung Gislinde
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Sie sind herzlich willkommen, Gislinde! Sie haben einen schönen Blog 🙂
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Spectacular tree ornaments ….Thanks for sharing them here!
Thanks for all your posts , too, dear Jo and have a beautiful 2016!!!
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Just a few more things to wrap, Anna, and it’ll be here 🙂 I hope yours is beautiful too, and thanks for your lovely company!
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Your daughter’s ornaments are beautiful Jo.
It is always a pleasure to read your posts 🙂
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Thanks, Colline 🙂 I love the care and thought that goes into yours.
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Thank you Jo.
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Likewise Jo – I am repeating myself of course, but like I have probably said before, it goes with the territory 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅
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I’m walking that same territory, Robin 🙂 The sooner I can collapse with a port or a Baileys the better. I’m easily pleased 🙂
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A wonderful tree and one with sentimental reminders. Perfect!
Have a great Christmas Jo and let’s hope for plenty of blessings next year too
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I expect there’ll be one or two, Debbie (if we’re good 🙂 ) Look after yourself, hon!
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Thank you, firstly for sharing that beautiful tree with us, but most important, for sharing your knowledge, researcfh and photographs all year round.
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You’re a good pal, Viv. 🙂 Thank you for all your kindness! Good to go? Merry Christmas!
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There’s nothing foolish about being sentimental Jo. Best wishes to you for a happy day on Friday.
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What a beautiful tree. I would want to keep such a creative spirit near to me too. 🙂 Blessings to you, and thank you for the blessings your posts and comments have brought to me this year. 🙂
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Hello, Ann 🙂 It’s even harder at Christmas, isn’t it? I want to rush everywhere, giving out the hugs, but time inevitably catches me up. I have so enjoyed your company and kindness.
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If you can’t give out all the hugs at Christmas, it will mean lots of leftovers for the rest of the year. 😉
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Merry Christmas, Jo! I Count your blog among this year’s happy findings … or did I find it last year but visit quite often this year – whatever. It’s great you are around and inspire us to walk (and photograph). Cheers!
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You’re always very welcome here, Tobias 🙂 Wishing you a great Christmas too!
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Happy Christmas, Jo! Very happy to have met you this year.
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And I you, Anabel 🙂 Doesn’t that sound formal? Christmas hugs!
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All the very best to you, Jo, and thank you for reminding me of what truly is important – being glad for what we have. Cheers!
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Bless you, Tish! It’s always a joy to have your company. Did you get those last jobs done in your allotment? Time off for good behaviour 🙂
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Yay! I did get all my gardening jobs done. I think (fingers crossed) I’m on track in all directions. Take care, Jo. Cheers.
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Frohe Weihnachten und erholsame Feiertage!
LG Mathilda 🎄🎁🎀
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Danke schon, Mathilda 🙂 Christmas hugs!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year dear Johanna, Thank you, love, nia
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Thanks, sweetheart. 🙂 Have a wonderful time with your family, Nia!
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Health, happiness and joy to you and your loved ones dear Jo!
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And to yours, Tanya! Have a very special and happy Christmas 🙂
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Nice teapot! Have a good’un Jo – cheers!
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Bottom’s up, Richard! Oops- maybe not! Merry Christmas 🙂
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Lovely ornaments Jo. I hate those wordpress reviews!!
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Hiya Kate! 🙂 How’s life? I thought of you the other day but I haven’t got there yet. Very best wishes for 2016 and hopefully no more limping!
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