Woodland Walk
Sometimes when the world gets too much
As our inner mind chews over such and such
Take yourself off for a walk
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When the doubts roll in
Creating that internal din
Take yourself off for a walk
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Breathe deep that fresh clear air
Release your worries and the worlds despair
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Observe all nature and how she grows
Pick wild berries from among the hedgerows
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Ask Mother Nature to let you see
All of her wonders created for thee
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Look to the skies
At the Rainbow she supplies
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Green for growth, Blue for calm
Nature holds her very own charm
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Nature gives and Nature takes
Balancing ALL as she creates
As you take yourself off for a walk
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Peace fills the mind as time has flown
Blending in Nature for you have grown
I so Enjoyed My Walk!
I hope you enjoyed our Woodland Walk over this series of the Five Photo Challenge.. I know my Granddaughter and I really enjoyed ourselves exploring..
Wishing you all a wonderful Week… Filled with Peace , Love and Happiness..
And remember..
We are ALL Family within the Human Race.
My thanks go to Kim over at Silentlyheardonce who is a wonderful poet. Kim asked if I would take part in the 5 day photo challenge.. While I have given up accepting Awards this challenge is an easy one for me to take part in, as I had a set of photo’s I was going to post. But now with this challenge I will add a poem I wrote a few years ago now a couple of verses at a time to each photo.. And bring you the last photo with the complete poem at the end.
The Rules are as follows..
Here are the rules for the “Five Photos Five Stories” challenge: “Post a photo each day for five consecutive days and attach a story to the photo. It can be fiction or non-fiction, a poem or a short paragraph and each day nominate another blogger for the challenge.
(Sporadic posting is alright if you’re unable to post each day.)
My Last nomination is going to anyone of you that feels inclined to take part 🙂
Dreamwalker's Sanctuary 
Sep 02, 2015 @ 08:34:23
I enjoyed! I enjoyed! 😃✨🐝🌸😍
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:23:35
Oh so pleased you did Ka.. 🙂 so did I 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 08:46:56
Thanks so much Sue, this is the epitome of my dream walk in the English countryside which I can’t wait to wander along again! Love, David
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:24:37
Keep that vision at the forefront of your mind David and I know you will soon find the crisp leaves beneath your feet 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 09:04:22
I loved the walks!! 😊💖. I love walking in general 😊. And your granddaughter is adorable! 💖. Big hugs! 🌴🌻🌷🌿🍀🌲🌳🌺🌸
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:25:53
Yes it was a memorable walk, she spotted many things, and I am very happy she is so attuned to nature and being outdoors x Love right on back.. and thank you Trini.. Hugs xx
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 09:16:15
I enjoyed this series, Sue. Thanks for sharing the lovely poems and for reminding us to go for a walk.
Blessings,
Karin
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:27:10
My Pleasure Karin.. and all the nicer having you walk with me.. Sometimes its the simplest of things which bring us the greatest gifts.. In love and gratitude 🙂 ❤
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 09:29:28
You literally had, over last few days, all drum beaters walking with you and the grand little one, Sue; the stanzas together now, appear as pleasingly arrayed as a morning assembly of school children…best wishes.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:28:50
Dear Raj.. and your presence walking along and leaving your delightful rays of sunshine within your comments dear Raj has also been a pleasure .. Many thanks for adding light unto my day 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 10:23:37
And what a supreme conclusion!The little Princess & your presence shed more light on the wondrous forest paths we walked together!What a compelling poem my sweet friend Sue!I was really thrilled by your powerful verses,I keep very deep in my heart that “Nature Gives & Nature Takes”.Thank you for the nature pleasures you shared with us!Sending you Love,Peace & Happiness 🙂 ❤ Doda xxx
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:31:16
I am also delighted dear Doda that you so enjoyed this conclusion .. And its been as much my pleasure to have yours and others wonderful company along my path this last 5 postings 🙂
In love and Gratitude my lovely friend xxx
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 11:36:57
Your series has inspired me to walk The Sweet Track this afternoon Sue, and which lies just to the West of my home: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Track H ❤
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:33:11
Dear Hariod and what a wonderful Sweet Track that is, It looks a wonderful place to walk and lose one’s thoughts in. Enjoy dear Hariod before the rain sets in.. 🙂 Hugs and thank you for joining me with my walk x
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 11:57:38
Love these walks Sue! Thanks for the poetry in motion 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:36:05
So pleased dear Val you enjoyed…… 🙂 xxx
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 13:40:10
Lovely work Sue! 🙂
Your granddaughter is certainly growing fast!!! 🙂
God Bless!
Prenin.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:37:17
Yes she is she starts school full time tomorrow… How fast time has flown, but how wonderfully she has grown 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:01:38
Wonderful walks just for the sake of it are beautiful for the spirit.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:38:12
They are indeed, and I so thank you for leaving me your own beautiful imprint 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 14:40:15
Wow! Thank you.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 15:14:57
Take yourself off for a walk…….great therapy. Thank you Sue for sharing your walks, poems and pictures. I have been caught up with various things this past week but will try and get into the photo challenge soon.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 15:21:26
No worries at all dear Teri, there is no time line or pressure even to accept… I just thought you already do this within each of your posts 🙂 and do it so well xxx
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 15:19:03
I’ve enjoyed these refreshing woodland walks Sue. Thanks for the daily moments of peace and connection. May we walk in beauty and love…
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 15:22:12
Thank you Brad, its been my pleasure having you along for company 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 15:54:51
🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 17:59:39
Another perfectly beautiful image and poem! 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 18:12:15
Many thanks Dear Paul
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 18:24:04
My very great pleasure.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 19:05:37
This was a lovely stroll to let go of all the stress life can pile on us.
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 20:29:32
Thank you Kim…it certainly was x
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 20:49:16
I really enjoyed to walk with you Sue 😀
You have s beautiful Granddaughter and so great that she also enjoy the nature. Very beautiful poem and photos.
Love, Irene
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:07:06
Thank you dear Irene… It was my pleasure and I was so happy you enjoyed walking with us 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 21:45:28
Love you, Angel. ❤
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:07:50
Wow.. Genie, thank you so so much for these beautiful roses 🙂 Beautiful 🙂
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Sep 02, 2015 @ 23:26:21
i want to go walk now, but it is so hot and muggy. But soon I will and I will think of you and this series 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:08:43
I hope the temperatures cool down for you Linda.. Here Autumn is making it presence felt.. Rain, and a lot cooler 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 00:00:36
Sue, I really enjoyed this and look at your granddaughter. She has grown so much! I know you two had a good time on your walk from that little face of hers. 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:10:44
We did Lois, it was a wonderful Morning, and she found a few bugs and things :-).. The good thing is she is not afraid to let them crawl over her hand.. 🙂 I hope you are having an enjoyable week. I will be dropping by later this evening 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 00:03:21
To be honest, I never read poetry. Yours was speaking to me and I found myself coming back for more. That’s something to print and hang on the wall. It’s true, taking ourselves for a walk can be just the remedy we need.
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:12:28
Wow.. that’s such a wonderful compliment 🙂 And I am so pleased it sustained your interest.. Its the first time I think I posted in 5 consecutive days 🙂 So it was a first for me too 🙂 xxx
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 00:57:50
I enjoyed the entire series, Sue! Thanks for taking us along this tour of grace and rejuvenation. You have some beautiful woodlands and meadows nearby– some great places for the soul to find reminders of its native tranquility. Being in nature is so restorative– a web of ancient rhythms that seep into our bones and hearts. And I loved seeing the smiling faces!
Blessings
Michael
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:16:23
Michael I am overjoyed that you read the series.. Yes some Great places for the soul and contemplation are at hand only a short distance away.. Nature generates that inner balance and all we need do is Breathe in her Calm……… 🙂 Many thanks Michael Blessings right back to you 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 03:24:24
Loved the photo of the three of you. Makes me yearn. 😦
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:17:22
Thank you so much Marlene.. Keep those eyes rested and allow the healing to take place ❤
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 16:13:22
It’s so hard to rest. I have so much that needs doing and cooler weather is here. Autumn has arrived in all her splendor. Painting the house must be done quickly in a small window and I can do nothing but rest. 😦
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 18:16:32
These things come along for a reason Marlene,And 2 weeks is not so long.. October also has good days for paint drying xx 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 18:28:20
I’m hoping for a few more dry days. 🙂 Oregon is notoriously wet.:)
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 09:40:08
Sue, you look so chilled and well with your grandaughter. Walking is so healing. Enjoy!:-) x
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:21:21
Yes we were all chilled out that day…. Enjoying every step 🙂 xx
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:26:29
Walking indeed is so wonderful, it is not just self-discovery, it is a panacea for all problems, it costs nothing but many of us are not aware of it or are ignorant of its potential. As so rightly put that when in worry go for a walk, when in doubt go for a walk…when we are in the midst of nature, life is more peaceful and we can feel the happiness, the rainbow, the butterflies to the flowers, there are colours and there are so many fascinating colours provided we have senses open and we have our mind open to the world around us…
So beautifully crafted thoughts, I just came back from my evening regular walk and I could relate every bit of it, and it was good reminder…thanks so much for reinforce my thoughts…
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, of course wandering in the beauty and bounty of nature…
😀
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:41:47
Bless you Nihar… yes such a simple act of walking out in nature holds so many benefits… And I am also pleased my friend you enjoyed your evening stroll … A great way to wind down and de-stress from every day work activities 🙂 Many thanks xxx And I will be over this evening in my catch up with you 🙂 Blessings Sue
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:53:28
Always a pleasure Sue to read such beautiful thoughts of yours and it is like walking the through the alleys of beautiful mind…
I can understand, to balance so many things, I am so happy that you are enjoying every bit of of your walk and we all are cherishing the beautiful thoughts…
😀
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 15:59:27
Thank you Nihar.. you may well be interested in my next more serious posting soon to be published I was working upon it when your comment arrived 🙂 x
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 16:06:51
Always looking forward to your profound thoughts, it keeps me thinking and I get inspired…
I don’t want to disturb your train of thoughts..
😀
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 16:08:04
No Almost there Nihar.. and it will be published in a moment or two 🙂 just spell checking LOL.. 🙂
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 16:11:32
Great…
😀
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 16:52:01
I enjoyed this walk with you and your granddaughter! What cherished times for both of you … she is growing up quickly! ❤
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 18:17:53
She is Becca… I am so pleased you enjoyed.. I do hope you received my reply email to the Tea 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 00:51:03
Ohhh, Sue, in working over this summer with my sister to complete the sorting of my mom’s belongings, I am sooo behind with my emails. Thank you, I will go searching for it! ❤
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 10:37:55
There is really no need.. I am afraid I was not all that much help.. But I know there are many wonderful blogs out there that if you type in what you need will be supplied by Google 🙂 for many recipes, I was able to find 🙂 Just know you have my thoughts and well wishes Becca.. And my love ❤ Hugs xxx
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 12:17:51
Your loving messages and visits have blessed me during the past difficult times, late into the night when all in my world were asleep … or first thing in the morning before I started another day! Thank you, sweet one! ❤
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 12:39:55
Aww… I know, and my heart has been with you knowing why you were so quiet… And you have my love as you all heal and adjust xxx ❤
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 21:34:03
❤ ❤ ❤
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 18:19:38
love walking in the woods, nature, etc..always something interesting to see.
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 18:34:57
And I was so happy to have you along Elizabeth xxx
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 19:33:27
I did! Thank you xx
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Sep 03, 2015 @ 21:35:44
“Kenny wus here” back soon Susan !!! nice post xx
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 13:59:46
Hi Kenny, so good to see you.. I hope you are well? and I hope to see you Very soon 🙂
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 17:54:35
An excellent poem. Walking my dog is one of the best ways for me to get inspiration to write. In one of my regular walks there is a small wooded area which is my favourite bit.
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Sep 04, 2015 @ 19:05:29
Woodland especially old woods with a variety of trees hold a special energy and are very healing.. I am a Tree Huger and enjoy the energy trees give off.. Many thanks for your visit today Eric and for reading my posts, Your comments are appreciated.. 🙂
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Sep 05, 2015 @ 11:58:19
A beautiful ending to your challenge Sue, enjoyed your posts and lovely poems.
Your writing is an inspiration to those who, for one reason or another, can’t get out and about as much any more, you shared the beauty of Nature through your posts.
Kind regards.
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 14:15:56
Thank you Emu.. so pleased you enjoyed this post and the series, It was well worth the taking part 🙂
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 11:25:55
Lovely to see you and your gorgeous Granddaughter Sue .
Great 5 pictures with poems , well done Sue
Enjoy your Week ahead and have a relaxing Sunday
Hugs
Sheila x
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 15:40:18
Big smiles, the seeing you was also wonderful too Sheila.. I am happy you enjoyed this little interlude of poems and got to read the whole thing.. Yes she is a treasure.. And I really enjoyed Sunday, the Sun came back out and warmed up everywhere again… So most enjoyable… Hugs right back… ((hugs)) ❤ Sue
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 13:38:24
Not only did I enjoy, I felt cleared and cleansed. Thank you both.
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 15:46:14
I am delighted you felt cleared and cleansed, what more could I wish for 🙂 ❤
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Sep 06, 2015 @ 19:15:52
Nice! Just reading through posts I haven’t caught up with, hope you are well Sue xx
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 15:47:49
Hi dear Wendy, lovely to see you, I know you have been busy and not on WP often.. but yes I am well, and likewise I hope all is well in your world now spring is here. 🙂
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 10:32:56
Lovely to see you both Sue, gorgeous photo and words xxx
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 15:58:26
And again Ruth so lovely to see you here again.. BIG hugs your way my friend.. Love to you.. And hope you are well ? xxx ❤
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Sep 07, 2015 @ 20:29:10
Beautiful series Sue. And thanks for leaving us with the positive inspiration, as always. xo 🙂 ❤
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Sep 11, 2015 @ 13:51:59
Thank you Deb.. sorry only just responding, I have been absent this week from being online. xxx
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Sep 12, 2015 @ 23:54:31
No apologies ever needed. We’re all in the same boat some days. xo
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Sep 15, 2015 @ 03:58:52
What elegant ladies! You look so happy! Thanks for the invigorating poem!
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Sep 15, 2015 @ 13:54:17
Aww thank you, I pick up that little lady in a short while from school, It was a fun day out we had. 🙂
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