Those who have been following me for some time know I have had a little time out .. Much refreshed I will let my pictures tell their own story..
So first my ME time saw me getting back to what I love..
Second My garden.. I just love spending time relaxing and contemplating as I watch the birds.. So here are some of what is in bloom at the moment in Dreamwalker’s Garden..
During the week we had the pleasure of having our 3 yr old Granddaughter for the day.. We took her to a local Farm Park where we fed the goats and birds, as well as seeing so many more.. Please click to the slide show to view closer and view comments
And here is the Allotment Garden and what is growing there.. And I have enjoyed every moment of my Break away… I hope you have saved yourselves so ME time also..
I will be catching up all those who have commented here very soon..
Love and Blessings
And remember to cherish those special moments in your life..
Thank you for reading..
~Sue~
Dreamwalker's Sanctuary 
Apr 21, 2014 @ 19:29:06
Ah Sue, you have exceptional talent my friend, ‘this such a pleasure to view your work, always full of life and so detailed. You made me smile with your mention of your granddaughter and seeing the photo’s the smile broadened… She’s so lucky to have such loving grandparents, and the day must have been marvellous for you all. ‘Me’ time, always good to recharge batteries.. . and re-adjust … The allotments looking so good, hard work I know, but worth the effort for freshness and goodness. Love and light to you, dear friend …. xPenx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:40:33
Dear Pen, thank you for your lovely compliment.. It was a marvellous day.. there is still lots to do in the allotments.. but we are taking it in our stride.. ( well mostly Hubbies stride ) I enjoy the planting bit not the digging bit.. 🙂 But will hoe for England but not dig..
I love gathering the produce and cooking it. 😉 too.. xxx Thank you Pen.. I see we are now back to the normal English weather.. 🙂 Much love to you xox
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 19:48:05
Dear Sue…looks like time out was good for you. What a precious granddaughter…and may I say…Grandma is looking rather good herself.
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:35:57
Awww Bless you Jo.. Yes its surprising what Time out can do for you ;-).. the fresh air and Sun helps the complexion LOL… ;-).. xxx Hugs Sue
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 19:49:29
… oh, that look in the eyes of that lioness … man o man … make me cry, cuz I know what she feels … so beautiful, Sue … thanks for sharing, friend … Love you, cat.
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:34:43
Yes, she is taking her cub to safety.. and I know how she feels too… Thank you so much Cat for your beautiful presence here .. Good to see you xoox Love Sue
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 19:59:29
OH, Sue, what a glorious life you have!!! I LOVED every picture and was transported right into your life. Thank you for sharing you with us. I look forward in reading and seeing what you learned in the “silence”. (smile) Love, Amy
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:32:30
Thank you Amy.. I so enjoyed my ME time and spending it with my Granddaughter too 🙂 xxx thank you so much. Sue
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 16:04:31
xx You are welcome, Sue!!!! Bless you! Amy
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 20:01:02
Now, I KNOW I followed you and to my utter surprise, the follow ^^^^ was not checked to indicate I was following you. Grrrr……Three times this now makes this has happened. So now be rest assured you will be in my reader!!! xx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:33:20
I know you had followed me too.. WP goes a little crazy every now and again… 🙂 xxx Hugs and thank you xoxox
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 16:05:04
I wonder who else I have “unfollowed”. I’ll find out one way or another. Love, Amy
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 20:46:55
Beautiful pictures and beautiful words.. Thank you for sharing the with us Sue 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:30:17
Joe thank you kindly for your visit.. I am happy you enjoyed the photos. ~ Sue xx
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 20:47:19
Them… lol 🙂
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 22:40:59
‘Me’ time spent perfectly, my dear Sue!!!!!!!! 🙂 Welcome back!!!!
I love the painting! […and the flowers and garden and all the activities and grandparenthood…. !!!!] Much love and hugs 🙂 xxxx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:25:36
It was perfect time spent Marina.. Thank you. your compliments mean such a lot from such a lovely talented artist as yourself.. 🙂
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Apr 21, 2014 @ 23:19:22
Your garden has inspired me! Welcome back from making beautiful memories.
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:14:49
Awww thank you coastalcrone.. I am sure your garden is beautiful and I hope you have been inspired to be creative.. Its been lovely to just chill out.. switch off the phone emails, and not log into WP for a while.. Nice.. and Thank you so much xx Sue
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 01:34:25
Thank you for sharing as always! Thought you might like to know (if you don’t already) that some of your posts that people respond to are showing up several times in my email. A bit odd I think. Hope you are well. xoxox
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:10:40
Yes that is a bit Odd Renee… they are not reblogging them? then??? strange…. Good to see you though Renee.. Hope you are not working too hard.. xox and can enjoy some Spring Sun.. xxx
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Apr 26, 2014 @ 03:41:43
So, I have a question then. If they reblog something of yours do they then come to everyone’s emails? I know they are people visiting your site and not mine so thought I should tell you but maybe it is okay as no one else has mentioned it. I am working hard but trying not to and now doing some small projects on the house I did not get done last year so I can put it up for sell at some point. Trying to save money as most people are. Do take care. xoxox
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Apr 28, 2014 @ 14:34:37
This seems a little odd Renee… I don’t get many posts reblogged and if they are reblogged it will say reblogged on them.. The emails updates should only come to you if you are following their blogs.. so maybe the notifications are going haywire again… I don’t know?
Don’t go overdoing the small projects on the house Renee.. and remember to take some time to rest… YOU work so hard… Love to you my good friend xxx Sue xx
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Apr 30, 2014 @ 00:36:55
I am trying to to a little at a time and am going to see my dad in CA for Father’s Day in June and so my (much overworked sister) can have a bit of down time? As I see it, she thinks I am giving her a break but she is far worse than myself at not taking it easy. Must run in the family. LOL I will have 16yrs on May 4th with the company and will try to do 2 more and call it good. I simply cannot do 20. I started far too late in the game for that. I will be 62 in August. Do take care. The sun is out today and I am pleased. Love to you as well. xoxox
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Apr 30, 2014 @ 12:03:16
Renee, I do hope you find your Dad well when you visit in June.. And lol yes sounds like you and your sister need a few lessons in spending more ME time together to relax rather than working and caring.. Great that you both do so much.. And I can well understand your devotion to a company.. My longest was a 13 yr employment,
I hit the big 60 tomorrow.. and I am already making plans to spend more ME time away from work… So I can see why making 20 yrs would be stretching you… When can you officially retire in the states? for me they altered the goal posts.. officially I can retire aged 64 and 9 months.. LOL.. but I do not intend to work that long..
Enjoy the Sun.. I too have been enjoying its warmth.. Now we have forecast more rain for the end of the week.. Much Love back xxxx Sue
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May 05, 2014 @ 01:28:44
We can retire at any time in the States but do not, of course, get near as much as if you wait longer. I could get more if I waited until my 20yrs were in but I would then be in my 66th year and I’ve decided I simply cannot do it. I will try for 2 more but as there are a myriad of problems with the new system change over, (we do Federal employee claims and must meet criteria) and we cannot remedy it and are put on notice, I may retire sooner. Just so long as I have some money coming in I will live on a budget and that is ok. Take care. xoxox
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May 05, 2014 @ 01:29:22
One more thing, dear friend. I am not devoted at all but simply need to pay my bills. LOL
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May 06, 2014 @ 13:18:00
I know Renee.. Its only been that fact that has kept me at work… But hoping to look to change things in the near future.. 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 03:31:20
Spectacular! Hugs and Peace!
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:06:45
Hugs back Mar.. and thank you for taking a peek.. 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 04:18:04
Your art is just extraordinary Sue! It is amazing! Beautiful! I am completely taken aback here!, you are so incredibly talented!! And I must say your granddaughter is soooo adorable!! She is just the cutest little girl I ever saw! 🙂 🙂 🙂 What a lovely lovely happy-smiley post Sue! Thank you for showing me all those lovely lovely photographs!! 🙂 I am feeling so happy now 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 14:06:14
Thank you LIne, I am so pleased to have made you feel happy… My Granddaughter has the ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face.. Our own never stop beaming when she is around 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 08:45:20
Beautiful…art sue..just loved this post..
grand daughters are special aren’t they?
god be with her…and take care
sriram
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:57:43
Thank you Sriram, Yes Granddaughters are very special.. Many thanks for viewing.. its so good that you dropped in.. 🙂 Take care too…
Sue xox
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 09:23:39
These are all lovely Sue 🙂
Andro xxxx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:55:10
Many thanks Andro. so pleased you enjoyed 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 11:09:32
It looks like you have had lots of fun xx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:54:40
We Did Beverley.. 🙂 LOTS! 😀
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 11:41:55
Einen schönen Tag liebe Sue hoffe das Osterfest war schön,so schöne Bilder vom Kleingarden ja alles hat seine eigene Geschichte und man muss dankpaar sein für alles.Ich wünsche dir eine glückliche schöne Woche sei lieb Gengrüßt von mir.Gislinde
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:12:54
Danke, ja Ostern war schön zumindest der regen blieb weg .. Jetzt ist es graue Himmel und Stürme wieder … Genießen Sie eine schöne Woche .. Gislinde
liebe Sue
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:25:09
Sue, oh oh this all just made me smile!! The goats, that made me giggle. You a granddaughter and a cow, well I will leave you too it but that was fun. Your garden and your painting, it is so obvious there is love poured in Sue and so as it is said, you reap what you sow, in the very best of ways.
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 13:54:09
Morning Val.. the Cow wasn’t real thank goodness! its belly was full of water with a plastic udder.. But we did have fun squirting it everywhere.. Including the other children who then thought it cool to squirt water from the cows teats at each other.. I got wet! but was laughing.. .. It was nice to do something different.. And my Granddaughter is so full of energy.. who could fail not to have Fun.. 🙂 thank you .. Glad you were smiling! 🙂
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 18:47:58
What lovely pictures. Your grand-daughter is gorgeous. We have all boys in our family so I love to see your pictures.
The soil in your allotment garden is very fine and looks great. You have lots of growth in there already. Perhaps we are having a better Spring this year!!! but mustn’t speak too soon. Last Spring was soooooo late, we had to plant most things twice.
You have a talent for painting. Love to see your work.
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 14:32:02
Yes there is still time for a frost and even snow.. the weather is never predictable.. So we will not be planting out any tender shoots until there will be no threat of a late frost.. The allotments had a lot of manure worked in last year.. which has made it much better this year…
Thank you Oma… Your Grand-boys are just so cute… .. I couldn’t believe how they had both grown.. 🙂
Enjoy the Sun!..
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 20:21:56
Glad you have had some ME time. Sue, what a talented artist you are – do you sell your work? You are good enough to make a living from it surely?!
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 14:23:41
awww thank you so much for saying so… Yes I enjoyed my ME time.. and no I do not sell my work… I have given loads away over the years.. but never yet sold one.. 🙂 xxx
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 19:07:25
Oh goodness me, you SHOULD BE!!!
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 20:18:38
Awww thank you Wendy for saying so.. 🙂 xxxx
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Apr 22, 2014 @ 20:43:17
always an inspiration to us all (~_~)
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 14:22:14
Thank you Art… as are your wonderful posts my friend xox
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 01:29:02
Sue, you have been so busy on your break but I know all these things are experiences you cherish. Your little one is growing up so fast and I love your paintings.
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 14:19:49
Yes I love these breaks, where I just chill out to do my own thing.. also catching up on neglected house work too.. 😉 and having days of baking… But the best days are when we get to spend with our Granddaughter.. The Farm Park was lovely, made all the better as the weather was so nice.. She asked again yesterday to go again.. But she is now back at pre-school every afternoon.. I am pleased you enjoyed the pastel drawing… Hubby has since framed it for me. I may do a little cheetah cub next.. I love Cats both domestic and wild Big Cats..
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 20:26:26
What a sweet hubby to frame your painting! It’s a shame your little one is in pre-school again, will she get a summer break?
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Apr 24, 2014 @ 11:20:08
Yes she will and a couple of weeks soon in May as she will be on holiday with her parents 🙂 a visit to the coast is on the cards.. 🙂
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 05:00:58
How nice, I hope you get to spend plenty of time with her during her time off.
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 08:24:24
Dearest Sue you have put this post together so so wonderfully! My heart sings 🙂
There couldn’t be a simpler and more beautiful gift to the Mother on Her day. Happy Earth Day!
Your little angel and you really hit the Farm in style 🙂 xox
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 14:03:32
Yes we did… 🙂 It was the day of the 15th April, the Eclipse day. So Nature was a natural choice.. 🙂 And I have to say a BIG thank you for reminding me it was Earth Day today too.. I gave you a mention in my quickly put together Earth Day post.. 🙂 Enjoy your day too 🙂 xxx
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 12:40:04
Lovely to see you out about at the Farm Park, Sue, and to see how your garden is coming along. Beautiful post. xxxx
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 13:54:53
Hi Ruth, thank you my sweet friend.. so good to see you.. Hope all is ok with you? and I hope you enjoyed Easter.. I need to really catch up with you.. I have all afternoon, so will be calling by.. 🙂
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 13:28:21
these pictures are so lovely!!! and i particularly love the first one. A mother holding its baby by its neck! 🙂
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 13:45:33
Yes I am so glad as babies we were not held by the neck.. LOL.. 🙂 But then maybe the holding upside down and being slapped on the bottom was a real shock entrance into the world.. No wonder we humans are so traumatised! ;-).. Lovely to see you and thank you so much for leaving your comment 🙂 xxx Sue
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Apr 23, 2014 @ 17:27:22
Sue…
Beautiful photos included in those slideshare ..
Your Allotment Garden and all what is growing there is truly beautiful..
It fits you so well.
A Really nice painting too…
Best regards xo, Aquileana 😛
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Apr 30, 2014 @ 09:49:45
Thank you for saying so Aquileana, 🙂 😀 I think I have all your comments covered now.. Also A curious thing.. I checked in my notifications box and no sign of your comments upon MY posts down the list, although I have got the updates from when I made a comment upon your posts.. I do not feel so bad now… I know that has happened before when I have made comments on posts on other blogs.. I think they have never replied and go back and they have, but the notification never came to my blog that they had.. So a few gremlins as well as me being lapse in keeping a proper check…
I know I now follow over 267 other blogs and I leave many a comment upon some of them and they never bother to answer of visit… Some I think just like to accumulate followers….. And out of the 500+ followers here only those few loyal ones take the time and trouble to leave a comment… Some too I know just click like from their reader and probably never read posts on many a blog…. I always read even though sometimes I do not have time to comment upon every single post… Some post several a day! … So I have their blogs come in once a week…
I love your visits Aquileana and your wisdom .. and always try my best to get around as many who visit me first.. but often visit in blocks leaving numerous comments on their pasts posts all at once… I am sure some think I neglect them, and I do.. there is only so many hours in a day… then I have a mad spree of catch ups.. You will find as the Summer days get longer my visits to WP always gets less.. as my garden and allotment take priority.. As we grow our own food, and spend important family time…
Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday… I am off to work later this afternoon and will be returning in the morning.. Bad planning I know as its my big day tomorrow… 😉 Once again Aquileana.. Many thanks for you support and for your time and thoughtful comments you leave me..
Blessings Sue xox
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Apr 24, 2014 @ 03:24:23
I can’t believe how much talent you have. I especially love the ones with the wolves. Are you North American? I will have to read more of your blog. I particularly like the ones that have the Indian lady with the the water. I see this relationship with water as life regenerating and the continuity of life. Beautiful artwork!
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Apr 24, 2014 @ 11:25:54
Thank you, No the Native American Indian artwork is not my art.. But the drawings of animals and others are mine.. You can find my art pages under hobbies on the header where I have divided into the various groups.. such as watercolour. Acrylic paintings etc.. 🙂 Many thanks for taking the time to explore.. 🙂
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Apr 24, 2014 @ 03:27:41
Oh I see, some of them are tags from painting you like. It doesn’t matter, they are as if you painted them yourself! Art should be egoless.
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Apr 24, 2014 @ 11:26:18
🙂 you sorted it 🙂 Yes I agree 🙂
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 02:40:30
So nice and I so love to share light with our grandkids ,we tell them we are the cosmic vibrational grandpa..ma ones Sue. We came down to share this experience. And often these young lights will show us all what love is just by there oh so imaginary ways .
Namaste
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 10:12:30
I agree Lorrena, their lights certainly shine.. and I know my own little one certainly lights up my days 🙂
Enjoy your own Grandchildren Lorrena, these are precious times.. xxxx Sue
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 03:09:30
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 10:14:27
Thank you so much Lorrena.. I am still dancing… this brought tears.. thank you xox LOVE Sue x
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 12:24:52
Pleased to see you enjoying life in such a wonderful way.
We need this kind of activity getting back with loved ones and nature.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful art and the photos.
What a lovely hair your granddaughter has.
My brother had auburn hair I have always liked that colour.
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 15:30:12
Hi Jack, yes I have been out and about enjoying.. I am happy you enjoyed this post.. and yes Ginger hair runs in the family Her Dad, my Son had the same colour when he was younger.. So did my Mum… She has a temper though to match.. Very strong willed but cute with it LOL 🙂
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Apr 26, 2014 @ 09:33:25
Sue I want to say never tell your granddaughter she has a temper.
Tell her she is patient and that is why she never gets angry and people love her.
She will try to live up to what you say.
You probably know this Sue I just wanted to be sure.
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Apr 28, 2014 @ 14:26:03
You are right Jack, I never put a negative her way… Its so important to encourage a young childs mind not chastise it.. I just wish others would be as wise as you my friend..
Oh and by the way.. the Bean and the potato are growing nicely and she asks to see how much every visit 🙂 she is fascinated by how the roots know how to go down and the leaves to go up! 🙂
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Apr 29, 2014 @ 13:54:57
Fantastic, it is no wonder we love children.
They see every thing as new and fresh.
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Apr 25, 2014 @ 21:42:31
Beautiful paintings! Thank you for sharing your gift!
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Apr 28, 2014 @ 14:41:05
Hi Glorialana… thank you so much for dropping in… its always so good to see your presence here xxx Hugs Sue
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Apr 28, 2014 @ 18:49:27
Gorgeous Sue! You are very talented!
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Apr 28, 2014 @ 18:53:51
Kourtney thank you so much… 🙂 xxx Your encouragement is so kind… xxx
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May 07, 2014 @ 01:53:00
Sue!! I love that lion piece! It is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your art, creativity and wisdom with us here 💗
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May 07, 2014 @ 09:38:56
I am pleased you enjoyed it Amanda. and like your Kaleidoscopes we each appreciate the beauty in life, knowing its all connected… Even though at times it seems fragmented! ..
Blessings Sue xox
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May 12, 2014 @ 12:23:55
Hi Sue I so missed this lovely post, your granddaughter is so pretty.
So your Allotment are doing so well after all your hard work, so pleased. Loved these Video’s almost like being there. Thank you and hope you enjoyed your break at that time to.
Hugs Sheila xx
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May 12, 2014 @ 12:47:15
I did enjoy my break, and the allotments are coming along well… Lovely to have you drop on in and read my posts.. Sending you a Hug.. Enjoy your week 🙂
Love Sue xox
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May 23, 2014 @ 11:17:13
I love those baby goats, Sue!
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May 23, 2014 @ 11:32:18
The were adorable.. and loved jumping up and down on Mums back 🙂
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