tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53713758114594439412024-03-28T00:53:47.417+13:00Little Bear StudioDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comBlogger868125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-29210960835513012022020-04-05T17:10:00.000+12:002020-04-05T17:10:55.629+12:00Staying home!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello dear friends, just wanted to say that even though I have not been blogging much, you have all been very much in my thoughts.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So sad what is going on all around the world and really hope that they can get this under control and eradicate it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here we have completed week 1 of the lockdown and must say how strange it has all been.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Island is very quiet and often all you can hear is the bus driving by, with not a soul on it, most of the time. A lot of people are out walking to get some exercise and we have been lucky as the weather has been sunny and bright.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wearing disposable gloves, and having to queue to get into the supermarket, and having the 2 metre gap between the next person. We are slowly trying to get used to the new normal, in these unsettling times.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Staying at home is making me think so much about the house, and making it cosy now that Autumn is here and days will soon get cooler. We have been working on our daughters bedroom and a good time to be doing that. My husband is able to work from home, which he is actually enjoying not having to commute over on the ferry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even our pets are not enjoying this time and feel unsettled. We walk Bluebell around the block as sadly the beach where she normally goes to play with her puppy friends, is out of bounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lucky enough to catch the sun rise on our early morning walk a few weeks back, so miss this. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Daylight saving started this weekend, so that takes a little adjusting to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today was bath day for her and we even managed to give her a trim, as she was starting to look a little on the unkempt side.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the day when this is all over, we will have a greater appreciation for all we have.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do take care, stay safe and well </span><br />
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Carolyn<br />
<br />Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-19662532026862399632020-01-03T14:46:00.001+13:002020-01-03T14:46:46.463+13:00Happy New Year!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays and the start of the Roaring 20's, is going well. Sorry I have been a little quiet here but have been enjoying family time, dog walks and relaxing. Here are a few photos taken the past few days. Bluebell's first Christmas with us and wondering what present is hers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saying goodbye to this decade, in my favourite place, at home with my favourite little puppy Bluebell. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just want to take this moment to say a big thank you to all my friends, for the love and support last year. Here's to a new decade and wishing you a joyous year, filled with happiness and adventure. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a <span style="color: #e06666;">happy New Year</span>, I hope 2020 brings you everything you dream of and more.</span><br />
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CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-22682739951698528122019-12-26T16:18:00.000+13:002019-12-26T16:18:35.835+13:00Seasons Greetings <span style="font-size: large;">Just want to wish you joy, relaxation and good health these holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">May peace, love and oodles of good cheer be with you and sending love to all the folks who are alone or missing loved ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bluebells first Christmas with us, and we are so happy to have this little dog in the family. Our wonderful family visiting us shared lots of cuddles and love with her, so she is one very happy puppy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Even got to open her little present</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Pohutukawa trees are in bloom which can only mean one thing .... Summer and Christmas is upon us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">A Merry Christmas and happy holidays from me, with love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span></span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-73147828941064362682019-10-20T13:07:00.000+13:002019-10-20T13:07:45.714+13:00Signs of Spring!<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the first time in ages since I have been able to sit down and do a little blog post. I am finding that it is so much easier to post a photo on Instagram these days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Springtime when some of my favourite flowers are around. A white camellia I picked yesterday and a bunch of freesias which smell beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bluebell, this sweet little dog of ours, seems to take up so much of our time. She will be coming up a year on the 27th of October and how fast this year seems to be going!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Every morning we go for a lovely walk along the beach and she gets to socialise with all the other dogs there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also have been doing some work in our daughter Victoria's old bedroom - giving that a makeover and the plasterer has skimmed the walls and will soon be able to paint them.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It has been slow progress but hopefully one day will be finished and I will be able to share some photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in September, we had a wonderful holiday away in Port Douglas and our son Marcel came along with us. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stayed in a Balinese style villa and had a lovely swimming pool</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was great to go to tropical Queensland and see lots of sunshine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Went out to the Great Barrier Reef and spent the day snorkeling around tropical fish and coral which was amazing. Also took a short helicopter ride to view the reef from above which was spectacular.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also have been working on a new Bear and it has been so long since the last one. I have a friend who is doing a new website for me, so one day will have that up and running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have been thinking of you all and look forward to coming over to say hello and see what you are up to.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Blogging friends, are the best and have missed you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span> </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-22123626623322785992019-07-05T15:18:00.000+12:002019-07-05T15:18:29.686+12:00July already<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday folks,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope your week is treating you well</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh the joy of picking up some pretty flowers to take home and put in a vase.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After the heavy rain we had nearly all day yesterday, it is lovely to bring some brightness to the house.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The sun is peeping through the clouds today which is wonderful</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bluebell seems to keep us busy and it is like having a new baby again. We are loving having her around. She has had a busy time, went over to the City to be groomed which is a mission in itself taking her on the ferry. She looked so good and a change to be able to see the Scottie look, rather than the scruffy little dog she was.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also we took her back to the Vet to have her stitches out after having been spayed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Scotties are very stubborn, but bright and it is interesting trying to teach her to sit, come and do all those things that good little dogs should be doing. She responds well to treats, even though the Vet said she was a little on the heavy side so having to limit her treats.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Going for our daily walks are getting better as when she first started out, she wanted to stop and sniff each blade of grass and was rather frightened of the cars and buses, but over time hopefully she will get better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The little pink bows the groomer put on are surprisingly, still on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This photo was taken at Matiatia the other evening when I went to pick up my husband off the ferry. The sky, clouds, water and all the boats painted a lovely picture and it was the perfect evening. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Wishing you a fabulous July and I look forward to coming over to say hello and see what you are up to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-10533763014486148122019-06-02T16:05:00.000+12:002019-06-02T16:05:29.458+12:00High tea <span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dear daughter treated me to</span><span style="font-size: large;"> High- tea with her at the Cordis Hotel to celebrate Mothers Day and her and my, May birthdays.</span><span style="font-size: large;">We had such a fun day out together, and was so lovely of Victoria to organize this kind and thoughtful outing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was so much food, we ate delicious savouries and sandwiches to start with, next came fluffy scones with jam and cream and then the daintiest cakes and desserts that were almost too pretty to eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After trying to make our way through all the food, it was just too much for us, so they kindly gave us a box to take the food home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's really hard to believe that it was 30 years ago, on the 29th of May that our sweet little baby girl joined our family. We are so proud of all you have done in your life and want to wish you a very happy year ahead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is Queens birthday weekend here, so we have a Monday holiday which is always very welcome.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful weekend folks.</span><br />
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hugs<br />
CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-82775163710408843982019-05-12T15:23:00.000+12:002019-05-12T15:23:48.449+12:00Quick Hello!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How can that be that we are now into the month of May already!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have been busy lately and have not had much time to sit down at the computer, but I look forward to coming over to visit you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since Bluebell came to live with us, she seems to take up a lot of time. It is like having a baby again.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We have been going to Puppy School and it is really interesting how quickly she learns and responds especially when there are treats on offer. She now walks along quite nicely (most of the time) on a lead without tugging and wanting to rush on ahead and be first.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She is growing fast and will soon need to visit the groomer for her first haircut. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is Mothers Day and just want to wish all those beautiful Mothers out there a happy day, you do a wonderful job.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A Mothers love is always with her children . Losing a Mother is one of the deepest sorrow a heart can know. But remembering her goodness, her caring, and wisdom and that wonderful love, that will always be with you, helps a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is pouring with rain and very windy, so it is nice to be warm and cozy indoors.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you're having a lovely weekend</span><br />
hugs<br />
CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-87010705992230128092019-04-05T11:50:00.000+13:002019-04-05T11:50:34.571+13:00Hello Autumn<span style="font-size: large;">Good morning dear friends, ... hope all is well with you all</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The change of seasons bring for us crisp mornings,
that you need to put on a jersey, beautiful warm blue sunny days and cooler evenings. This is one of my
favourite Seasons.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty bouquet of yellow roses was a lovely surprise from my dear husband. Brightens up the room and I like that they symbolise joy and happiness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will share a few photos from my week, out on my walks and just enjoying nature and all the beauty that is around us.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The two Kereru (wood pigeon) looked like they were having a friendly chatter to each other, perched on the telephone lines</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Monarch butterfly flying about and getting the nectar from plants and enjoying the sunny day</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Waiting to pick up my husband from the ferry, I saw these white ducks, swimming towards the Mallard ducks</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of the year again, when the clocks turn back an hour and will be lighter when we get up in the morning.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It has been so dark the last few mornings when I took Bluebell out and almost seemed like the middle of the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bluebell had her first outing to Oneroa beach last weekend. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Was a little overwhelming for her, seeing so many other dogs taking their constitutions. The next day, she was a lot more confident and got to meet so many new doggie friends. One kind lady walking her two French Bulldogs, stopped to talk and gave us some venison treats to give her. I am sure she will be happy to do this walk again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Weekend!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">hugs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn</span></span><br />
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Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-87924583795244324552019-03-24T14:40:00.000+13:002019-03-24T14:40:47.000+13:00Bluebell<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who would have thought a little puppy could bring so much joy!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since Bluebell has joined our family she is such a lot of fun to have around, even if it did mean lifting up all the rugs on the floor, just in case and taking up all your time in a day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Had her last vaccination, micro-chipped, and medical check up on Friday and she seems to be very well and healthy.</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">We took her to a puppy socialising class and there was only one other dog, a little Parson Terrier Rosie, so the two puppies had a great time running and playing with each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also we visited a friend Anne and her West Highland Terriers, Jock and Lassie for a playdate.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are both 8 years old and mature and sensible, so put Bluebell in her place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Out for our walk around the Esplanade this morning was lovely in the sunshine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Seeing the sea for the first time was captivating for her and she wanted to stand and stare.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There had been rain the night before and there were some dirty, muddy puddles and guess who walked through them? So a bath was needed to get her coat clean and silky again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly this photo was so cute, my husband was making a pork terrine and the great temptation of the smell was all too much for Bluebell. I think she was really hoping some of the meat would fall on the floor for her. She did however get a small piece once it was cooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now to go and wash the deck door windows, forgot how a little puppy wants to make them all smeary and dirty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do hope you are enjoying the weekend</span><br />
hugs<br />
Carolyn Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-11550124820778070042019-02-20T16:11:00.000+13:002019-02-20T16:11:50.167+13:00A few favourites for February<span style="font-size: large;">Hello dear friends,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">hope you are having a lovely week</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will probably be the last of the Souvenir de la Malmaison Roses for the season, so I filled a pretty little teacup, to enjoy their beauty and fragrance indoors </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't get enough of these delicious cherries and they are one of my favourite summertime treats</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Little Bluebell is taking up much of my time and brings us great joy. She lives to eat, run around the yard very fast and then sleeps a lot. That is her life at the moment and I am looking forward to the day when she is old enough to come on walks with me. On Friday, she had her first trip to the vet, for a vaccination and to be microchipped so that was an exciting day for her. In a few weeks we will be going to a puppy socialising group, so hope she will be a good pup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Loving these hot summery days but at this time every year, we so badly need rain. There is a 14 day waiting list, so on the 27th we will welcome the tanker that comes to our house with a load of water.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So now we have to be really diligent with conserving water, so we don't run out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely Wednesday everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span> </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-51093284582043114202019-02-14T14:14:00.000+13:002019-02-14T14:14:05.741+13:00Happy Valentine's Day<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I always remembered the little quote that some of my friends wrote in my autograph book when I was back at primary school</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">The Rose is red</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">The violets blue</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Sugar is sweet and so are you.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friendship is one of the best kind of love we can share.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for being such sweet friends and happy to have made so many wonderful friends here and just want to say I am grateful.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you do have plans or anything special for Valentines Day, ....go out to dinner or cook a meal at home?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We will cook a meal together, DH will barbecue a fillet of beef and I will roast potato with garlic and rosemary with fresh green beans and peas out of the pod.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Also as there is an abundance of fresh fruit in season will do this very simple, but delicious dessert.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Roasted Fresh Fruit</span></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup blueberries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup strawberries halves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cherries, or plums pitted and in half</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Nectarines</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons castor sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of white wine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">vanilla icecream to serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 180oC. Place fruit in a baking dish.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon then pour over the wine.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour until the fruit is tender</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cool slightly and serve with vanilla icecream or softly whipped cream and fresh mint sprigs to garnish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the rest of the week</span><br />
Sending you my love<br />
Carolyn xDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-1988621196910233102019-02-09T17:04:00.000+13:002019-02-09T17:06:45.578+13:00In the Summertime!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing a little of summer here</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been enjoying the lovely weather, however it has not been kind to the garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">The hydrangeas have been beautiful and interesting how quickly they come back after a watering</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We have not had much rain to date, so I go out early in the morning or after the sun has gone down to water the garden and hope to keep the plants alive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Walking along the beach is my favourite exercise. Wonderful smelling the sea air and having the sand between my toes and soothes the soul.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Travelling back in the ferry you often see the yachts racing and maybe these are getting ready for the next Americas cup </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are enjoying summer or if you are in the Northern parts, staying warm.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There has been a slight change of temperatures here in the evening and early morning and won't be long and Autumn will be upon us.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Always love to see the little duck family down at Matiatia where the ferry comes in</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend everyone!</span><br />
hugs<br />
CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-42080449107096491542019-02-02T17:03:00.001+13:002019-02-02T17:11:36.568+13:00Happy February<span style="font-size: large;">Hello dear friends,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you're having a lovely weekend</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't know about you, but January seemed to flash by so quickly here and life has been busy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 25th January, we celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary by spending a night in the City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stayed the night in the recently opened SO Hotel, which is right in the heart of downtown Auckland. The Chandelier in the Hotel lobby is spectacular with many lights and shades.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Waiting for us in our suite was this delectable platter of petit fours, which was a nice touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the view we had looking out the window, towards the water and as you can see in the foreground Tiffany's was down below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dined at the French style Restaurant and had a very pleasant meal and then even had a drink after, at the roof top bar. We did feel a little like 'Brad and Janet' out of the Rocky Horror Show, as most of the people were young.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We attended a wedding, our daughter was bridesmaid for her good friend and was lovely to go to an Indian wedding, a first for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lastly what has been taking up a lot of our time, we have a new adorable puppy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We drove out to the airport on Wednesday and collected a very cute 10 week old pup who had flown up from Timaru, with a stopover at Wellington. She was so excited to be let out of the crate and we immediately fell in love with our newest member of the family.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She is incredibly loving and loyal and wants to follow us where ever we go, just like a little shadow. We are still working on her name ... I like Bluebell, after the Scottish Bluebells, so we will decide soon what to name her.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I had forgotten how much work little puppies are and had to roll up the Persian rugs on the floor, just in case. Hubby had to pup proof the deck, by tacking up some netting just in case she decided to squeeze through the wooden railings. She has a hearty appetite and watching her walk or waddle from behind is funny and my husband said "she looks like a little hippo" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a wonderful new month and hope all is well with you.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I look forward to coming over to visit you soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-46560270238720398232019-01-10T22:40:00.000+13:002019-01-10T22:41:59.588+13:00Easing back into 2019<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that your January is going smoothly and you are easing gently back into life, after the Festive period. Can sometimes be hard getting going, after the holidays.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Took down the Christmas tree and always feel a little sad when the decorations have to go back into the suitcase until next year.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">However, I do love when the house can get a spick and span clean for the start of the year and that is a great feeling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have an obsession with stationery and every year I like to buy a diary/journal to write down and plan my life and days ahead. The smell of new stationery is wonderful and I enjoy taking pen to paper.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Always good looking back on the pages of an old diary and it is like taking a trip down memory lane.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Not forgetting a lovely calendar to hang on the wall, to make each day beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a busy weekend planned ... On Friday we have been invited to a wedding, our daughters friend, who she went through secondary school with is getting married. Victoria is going to be a bridesmaid so there will be excitement with the preparations, dresses, hair and everything.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday, a dear friend has a big birthday. so we will be attending Kevin's celebrations which will be fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are your plans for the weekend?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a lovely weekend everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-39293033304042809752018-12-31T17:03:00.000+13:002018-12-31T17:05:19.437+13:00Goodbye 2018!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas 2018 is now just a happy memory.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season ...I love these days where all is quiet and you can relax and take things slowly.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was wonderful to have our family all under the one roof and now they have gone back to their life, and apartments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just want to say thank you so much for your friendship, support, and encouragement over the past year and following along. Your kindness is truly appreciated.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">Write it on your heart that every day, is the best day in the year</span></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Best wishes for luck in everyone's New Year... but mostly lots of love.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">May you have good health, happiness and Joy in 2019.</span><br />
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Carolyn xDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-12222047704610574462018-12-22T16:28:00.000+13:002018-12-22T16:28:26.271+13:00Seasons Greetings, dear friends!<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope this week is treating you kindly, as it can be a stressful time of the year, with so much to do as we all know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Christmas mince pies and cookies have been baked, and may need to bake another batch of the mince pies, as with friends dropping by and gifting little packages they have gone fast. Some last minute gift wrapping still needs to be done and then we are looking forward to having family home for the holidays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spending the lasts days of the year, reflecting on what has been and planning for what is ahead.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is the perfect time for contemplation, dreams and goals for next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~Norman Vincent Peale</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to wish you all a wonderful, magical Christmas and happy holidays. It will be a good time to relax and recharge for the year ahead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas! ... May your day be filled with love and laughter</span><br />
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Carolyn Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-30662095580286651432018-12-05T18:00:00.001+13:002018-12-05T18:01:43.439+13:00Happy December<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and happy December.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I am a little late, as already it is the 5th but life seems to be busy all of a sudden and this is the first time have been able to sit down at the computer.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">All good and just been working away tidying up in the garden and doing things around the house.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday we had the biggest storm, the loudest thunder and bright lightening and was very scary hearing claps and booms of thunder and some seemed to be right overhead and made the house shake.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In the afternoon the sun came out so I ventured out in the garden, and the kitchen and lounge doors were wide open and got the surprise of my life to walk into the kitchen to find about 10 angry bees buzzing about and managed to coax them to fly back outside. Don't know if a bee hive had got washed out or how they came to be in the house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the countdown to Christmas begins, hope it will be relaxing and a stress free time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you decorating and putting your tree up, or baking perhaps?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am planning to make a start at the weekend.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are enjoying the week and I look forward to coming to visit you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span></span><br />
<br />Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-54923597320847556262018-11-11T15:04:00.000+13:002018-11-11T15:04:32.385+13:00A splash of colour<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you're having a wonderful weekend</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On my walk back from having my hair done on Friday, I couldn't resist buying these pretty peonies.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are only around for such a short time so did not want to miss out.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Every girl needs to treat herself now and again and I am sure you would agree with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another thing I enjoy is relaxing with candle light, makes the room so cozy and romantic</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes waking up early a pleasure, when you can look out the window to see a beautiful sunrise </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today the peonies have opened up and I think they look like a frilly petticoat.</span><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happiness is about loving what you have and been grateful for it.</span></span></b></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the rest of your day</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn</span> x</span><br />
<br />Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-2947983168898832142018-11-01T15:15:00.001+13:002018-11-01T15:15:46.392+13:00Welcome November<span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to take a break from what I have been doing today, ...stripping off wallpaper from our daughters old bedroom, so that is keeping me busy. Also have been working outdoors trying to tidy up in the garden which has been neglected and a little overgrown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, a little Camellia love for today. I have them blooming in the garden and because it is raining here, went out and picked one. They really do not like the rain or wind and makes the petals go brown.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was Coco Chanels favourite flower allegedly. They come in an array of colours but the purity of the white camellia is my favourite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One afternoon we visited a Brocante out from Bordeaux and bought these pretty antique napkins - I told my husband that I had to buy them because they had our initals C.L.M Carolyn loves Martin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The beautiful old linen is really lovely and I always love rummaging around markets, on the look out for something to take home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Advertising Coco Mademoiselle, the window display at the Chanel Boutique in Britomart was pretty with the pink balloons.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now I must get back to my work, as I want to get my job finished.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful day</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">hugs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn</span></span><br />
<br />Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-10631325551230081742018-10-06T17:56:00.001+13:002018-10-06T22:59:44.027+13:00Une journee a Paris <span style="font-size: large;">It's no secret that I love visiting Paris and as the old song goes, I love Paris in the Springtime, I love Paris in the fall.....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As a young girl I was always fascinated with the City and feel very lucky to have been able to make this journey again. Oui oui Paris!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I had to pinch myself after the drapes were pulled back at the apartment, to see this beautiful view. Looking down at the tree lined streets, hearing cars and people everywhere and happy to say that the bedroom was at the back, with double glazed windows, and was very quiet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have stayed at apartments where people seem to stay up all night and make lots of noise and sleep can be hard to come by. Also we had a comfortable King sized bed which can sometimes be rare in this City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuileries Garden was wonderful walking around and seeing the beautifully kept gardens and seeing the sculptures. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We were very lucky to have perfect weather and only one day was a little overcast and a small drizzle of rain. I loved the Autumn weather, where the sky was blue and clear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Wandering along we can across the triumphal arche of Porte Saint-Denis. Not knowing what this was at the time, we were happy that we got to see this.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is worth taking a little detour to see this very impressive arch and this used to once be the gateway to the City.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Over shadowed by the popular sister, L'Arc de Triomphe.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The inscription at the top reads LVDOVICO MAGNO which translates " To Louis the Great" </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the painting below, by Jean Beraud, of the Boulevard Saint Denis, around the Belle Epoque era. Everyone looks very elegant </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those with a sweet tooth, there is always some lovely little patisserie shop that would tempt you into buy something to take home. </span><br />
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CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-27074683455616529712018-09-29T16:25:00.000+12:002018-09-29T16:25:30.376+12:00Back to Spring time<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arrived back home to see the pretty magnolia blooming in the garden ~ Joy!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Brixton Belle is such a gorgeous shade of bright pink and has large saucer sized flowers, with creamy inners.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is so great to be safely home, had a wonderful time but I am always happy to be back.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We arrived in Auckland at the unearthly hour of 4 am on Sunday morning and that was a little bit of a shocker after leaving Charles De Gaulle airport from Paris, on Friday morning and having a lengthy stopover in Doha of over 8 hours. We flew Qatar Airlines and must say that we had a really good flight, lovely cabin crew and the flight was over 17 hours from Doha to NZ, watched a few movies to pass the time and ate some good food, a few glasses of champagne and happy to say I managed to get some sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We caught a cab into the City and then had to wait for our first ferry which wasn't until 7am.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To fill in some time my husband went over the road for an egg and bacon muffin and coffee and tired and bleary-eyed, we watched the sun coming up for the new day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Freesias are the perfect flower to give fragrance to the home, can't get enough of them and especially when I can pick them from the roadside, on my walks</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are having a lovely weekend dear friends and look forward to coming to visit you and see what you are up to. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Lastly my white camellia is blooming again, so good to come back and see what is in the garden</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Life gives us a fresh bouquet of happy moments every day</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will share a few snapshots with you soon of the holiday</span><br />
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Carolyn<br />
<br />Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-1187429222447884422018-08-29T15:47:00.001+12:002018-08-29T15:49:30.969+12:00France, here we come<span style="font-size: large;">Hello dear friends,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I should be packing my suitcase, just wanted to pop in and say hello and sorry I have not been around much.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have had the flu and can't seem to shake off a chesty cough which lingers and has been doing the rounds here.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We fly out for France for a couple of weeks, so getting excited to be going back again .... Paris for a week and Bordeaux for two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will leave you with some pretty pink roses and wishing you all a happy week</span><br />
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CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-22055635223110347262018-08-12T14:41:00.000+12:002018-08-12T14:45:10.274+12:00Time<span style="font-size: large;">Where does it go?...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here we are into August and the days and weeks are rushing by.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My lovely daughter brought over this gorgeous bunch of freesias, they are so pretty and even with a slight cold can smell their gorgeous fragrance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Out on my early morning walk, looking down over Palm Beach, the sea looked so calm and peaceful </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday family lunch at a little Japanese Restaurant and the food is always delicious and a great way to lead up to the weekend.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Also that my visit to the dentist was all finished and now have the new crown in place</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly my favourite, sweet violets I picked from the garden, the fragrance is gorgeous and standing at the kitchen sink, just got a lot better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are all having a happy weekend</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span></span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-77818801238484678472018-08-05T15:05:00.001+12:002018-08-05T15:21:20.128+12:00Venice<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Venice was a fun City to explore and of course, stopping every moment to take a photo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few more of the highlights of our trip</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rising early in the morning was the best time to be out and about before the huge crowds swarmed, to this big tourist attraction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The early morning light and then again at dusk mixes magically with the ancient stone, old bricks and bridges all around the City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking up at the beauty and magnificent ceilings was overwhelming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We had to be up bright and early on the last day and the water taxi came to pick us up. It was very cold and the sun was just rising, so a lovely memory we will keep of our trip to Venice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It made for the perfect end to our Venice holiday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are having a lovely weekend and thank you so much for stopping by ~</span><br />
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CarolynDraffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371375811459443941.post-30501338586034558152018-07-29T16:03:00.001+12:002018-07-29T16:03:12.348+12:00A little pink today<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last of the roses for another season, and I always love it when I'm able to cut one more for the vase and will prune them shortly. The softest, sweet pale pink, rose Souvenir de Malmaison always puts on a beautiful show.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms</span></b></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A pretty pink gown in a shop window in Venice ~ Wearing this you would be the 'belle of the ball'</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The architecture in the Hotel Danieli Venice, where we stayed was fabulous and loved the ornate ironwork </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Had to have a silly photo taken with George </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are enjoying the weekend, and last few days of July</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hugs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Carolyn </span>Draffin Bearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.com19