In the lull between Christmas and New Year I find myself becalmed. Part of me looks back in wonder at the year that’s gone (was it really only this year that my Florence dream came true? It seems so distant, yet the images so clear) The other part squirms with excitement at what might lay ahead. I still have carefully nurtured memories of Portugal to share with you, but I’ll stay in the moment, for now.
There have been so many lovely skies this month, especially if you’ve been following Becky. I feel like I’ve put my series to bed now.
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Being a fan and all of clouds and skies in general, I appreciate your enthusiasm for sharing your photographs 🙂 We are continuously saying to each other how time is just whizzing by so fast. Or is that a sign we are nearly hitting a significant birthday again!!
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Well, my next significant is a very scary one at the end of next year and I haven’t planned for that yet. 🙂 🙂 You can look too far ahead.
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We have to be organised a fair way ahead, due to travelling and housesits, though it is good not to look too far ahead. Actually we see people advertising for housesitters for next Christmas, and no we did NOT reply to that advert.
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Beautiful words and photos, as always! It is the season of the year for a reflection regarding the mystery of time.
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It’s been another cold but glorious day, BJay, but dark so early at this time of year. Thank you so much for joining me. 🙂 🙂
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Yuppers. Seasons greetings and best wishes to you and yours in 2018
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Thank you very much 🙂 And to you and yours. Stay warm!
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Lovely collection of memorable sunsets Jo.
Peta
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We’ve had some beauties, Peta, and there’s nowhere better than our marina to enjoy them. Though there are warmer places 🙂 🙂
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Great skies Jo. I am sure you may have another sky in you somewhere for later 🙂
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It does become a bit obssessive, Brian. 🙂 🙂 Thanks, hon!
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I’m with you on feeling becalmed, Jo….I’m trying to do some housework, but haven’t got the energy. I love your skies, and even more love the idea of you squirming with excitement about upcoming events!
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I’ve just persuaded Mick to take me to the Polish family in Norfolk for New Year, Sue. He’d rather stay peacefully at home, but this may be my last chance. Who knows? 🙂 🙂
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Well done, grab the chance while you can, Jo!
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Absolutely gorgeous colours in those photos, Jo. I always feel a bit lost between Christmas and New Year. The flurry of Christmas preparations is over but it doesn’t feel like the time to launch into the next year’s projects yet.
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Yes, I know the feeling, Heather. 🙂 🙂 It was bright and crispy here this morning and Mick had a job down in Yorkshire so I went along for the ride. The Moors look stunning with a frosting of white.
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Beautiful skies Jo. Nothing better than looking up and counting our blessings. Here’s to another year of big skies and great walks. Hugs 🙂
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I’ve enjoyed the skies so much these last couple of weeks, Miriam. I sit beside my Christmas tree on a morning with dawn just over my shoulder, and if I can get out and about at sunset I love it. Well wrapped up, of course 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin!
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Sounds so lovely. Keep enjoying. x
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Sunsets are always amazing. Enjoy the last few days of the year and have a great 2018.
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Many thanks, Sami 🙂 🙂 We can’t rival the Algarve for temperatures but sometimes we do have spectacular sunsets.
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Wow! These are amazing, Jo! Way to close out the year…stunning!
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The skies have been exceptional this week, Jill. 🙂 🙂 Wishing you the very best in health and happiness in the year ahead.
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Lovely skies, Jo. Hope 2018 brings you lots more lovely vistas to photograph and remember.
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I hope so, too, Ann 🙂 🙂 I’m a bit greedy sometimes. But grateful too 🙂 Every good wish for continuing good health and fortunes for you.
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Fantastic photos, Jo. A fitting end to 2017. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Love and blessings 💙💜
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We’ve had some fabulous skies in the last few weeks, Isabella. An endless source of pleasure. 🙂 🙂 Thank you and happy New Year to you!
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So lovely! All the best to you!
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It’s been a beautiful week. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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A lovely series of photos with which to put 2017 to bed. Happy new year!
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And a very happy New Year to you too, Margaret 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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Beautiful skies, they are all fascinating.
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I’m very lucky to live close to the sea and I love the panoramas that gives me. 🙂 🙂 Thank you!
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Beautiful…I love those masts against the sky! Happy New Year to you…here’s hoping all those plans come to fruition 😀
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It was a lovely afternoon, Tanya, and Mick was at ‘the match’. The football ground is quite close to the marina so off I tootled. 🙂 🙂 Happy New Year, darlin’, and thank you!
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Wow….what a sunset. Such a treat. Beautiful show and wonderfully captured 🙂 It’s this lull between Christmas and the New Year that for those of us on holidays, anything goes and you lose track of the days. At least that’s how I am feeling right now 🙂 Enjoy this time of the year, Jo. May next year bring many happy returns for you ❤
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I remember luxuriating in these few days before I retired, Mabel. 🙂 🙂 Bright and crisp here this morning so I’ve been out and about- of course! Wishing you good health and happiness in the year to come, darlin’, and many thanks for all the support.
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Wonderful skies Jo and a very calming post. They are all fantastic.
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Thanks, Debs 🙂 🙂 Just realised I haven’t used the square version of my first image. P’raps Becky won’t notice 🙂
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Lovely pictures Jo
Happy New Year to you both, I am off to Spain!
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Thanks Andrew. It’s 2C here this morning and I’m wondering why I’m not following you. Enjoy and Happy 2018 xx
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Good for you, Andrew!
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It is warmer in Spain!
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Depends where you go!
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I’m guessing Murcia to see family? 🙂
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? You’ve lost me….
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I believe Andrew has a sister who lives in Murcia… but he could be going to Madrid or anywhere! 🙂 🙂
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Oh, got you! Dopey mood today…..
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What’s new? 🙂 Hee! Hee!
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Watch it!
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