Hello dear friends..
I hope you are not too bored with the story of Muna upon her vision quest.. So as another little interlude Between Muna’s Story while I am absent on my scheduled posts. So I thought I would let you know how I am doing on my guitar lessons..
Well my fingers on my fret hand are still sore, in fact they are becoming numb as the skin hardens on the end of my finger tips. I still practice daily.
And have learnt a lot of new chords.. Now any would be guitarist out there will know that stretching your hands to get certain chords may be ok if you started when your hands were quite supple..
While my hands are nimble to do my knitting 🙂 the stretch in them is not as great ,but I am managing. Slowly but surely I am progressing.. One step at a time. But who invented that dreaded F chord?? LOL 🙂
So now I have a few chords under my belt I have also now started to learn a few finger picking tunes.. And I took several online courses and learnt this tune.. Which I can play ok.. with a few pauses between chord changes at times.. but I am proud of what I have learnt so far..
The Sky is the limit and the only limits are what we set ourselves…
Lets face it.. I only have the rest of my life to perfect my guitar skills 🙂
So here is a video clip of the Sequence I have learnt.. No not me… Not Yet!! haha
Sending you Blessings your way..
Thank you for your continued support
More of Muna’s Quest tomorrow.
And I will be moderating comments upon my return..
David
Apr 28, 2016 @ 08:20:13
We still have the guitar given as a present to us by friends in Spain … ready for you to practice when you come for tea! in the meantime Eugene is still intending to learn!
Yeah right, no, seriously I hope he does one day when we are free of the moving in consequences. Ha, ha 🙂 Love, David
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:28:04
Tell Eugene there is no time like the present.. 🙂 and I know I have not played for a week LOL.. my fingers are letting me know 🙂 Hope you enjoy the Summer weather forecast for this coming weekend David.. Enjoy both of you..
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Erika Kind
Apr 28, 2016 @ 09:16:39
Hey, that’s awesome, Sue! Not even the sky is the limit, but our mind is! You will make it and I am looking forward to hearing your first record!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:30:22
That made me smile Erika.. ( first record ) lol….. Practice though makes perfect!! 🙂 and yes we are the only ones who place limits upon ourselves xxx
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Erika Kind
May 05, 2016 @ 21:57:33
YES!!! Let’s go for our dreams!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 20:50:38
🙂
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Karin
Apr 28, 2016 @ 09:52:17
That is wonderful that you are practicing so diligently. Yes, I imagine, it must be hard on the fingers. I played violin. It takes a while for the hard skin to build and it hurts a little before that.
You have so much creativity going on in your life with gardening, painting, music, and story telling. It is really inspiring.
Much love to you,
Karin
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:36:37
So admire the violin, so I admire your talent in playing it.. and I am hoping the skins soon hardens.. after a week without playing already they have softened up again….. We are all creative BEings dear Karin.. I am trying to make up for lost time.. 🙂 lol. So happy you are enjoying Karin.. Much love right on back my friend 🙂
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Hariod Brawn
Apr 28, 2016 @ 11:04:16
I found B major to be the trickier of the basic chords – but still mastered (a gross exaggeration) House of the Rising Sun! H ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:41:02
Cool Hariod.. 🙂 love that Song The House of the Rising Sun.. 🙂 I will keep on keeping On.. 🙂
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inavukic
Apr 28, 2016 @ 11:10:03
What fun and it gets better as the skin on your fingertips gets more resistant to pressure against strings, Sue, greatest of luck and success with it ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:42:58
Thank you Ina.. seems there are a lot of budding Musicians out there who have surpassed the pain barrier 🙂 lol.. Thank you Ina.. will keep on keeping on 🙂
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writersdream9
Apr 28, 2016 @ 11:43:41
Yay! It’s always so wonderful to learn and grow!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:43:52
It is Carol.. and we are never too old to keep on learning xx
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writersdream9
May 06, 2016 @ 00:21:55
❤
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Faraday's Candle
Apr 28, 2016 @ 11:55:59
There is so much to learn!! Why not enjoy it!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:44:23
I am.. Lovely to see you, and we are never too old to learn.. 🙂 xxx
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Visionkeeper
Apr 28, 2016 @ 12:25:12
I started to learn the guitar back in my Hippie days, and you are so right! The fingers get crevices from the strings digging in and things get very sore. It does get better after time but thankfully you are practicing every day! Don’t give those finger tips time to rest:) Of course you will learn beautifully DW…You do everything to perfection!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:48:30
Now you tell me VK.. lol.. 🙂 Yes sore from a weeks worth of resting.. 🙂 No I am far from perfect.. or else I wouldn’t be here lol 🙂 xxxx
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Cynthia
Apr 28, 2016 @ 12:32:10
Oh my goodness, Sue. I took guitar in college and learned some finger picking, but in my adult life, I still have my guitar but it sits in the corner. This makes me want to take it back out and do finger-picking videos on YouTube.
My problem is that there are SO MANY things I want to do! Haha. Guitar. Painting. Drawing. Coloring. Meditating. Writing.
Hehe…at least they’re all soul-infusing activities, no? I’ll get back into guitar one of these days. I’ve always wanted to be “that” person on the camping trip that people are like, whoa! Can we just sit here and listen? Hehe.
Sending you hugs!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:51:03
Well I hope that you take your duster out and dust off your guitar and give yourself a gift to embrace it again.. Yes there ARE soo SOoooo Many things to do.. Paint, Draw, Write, Meditate.. make music, and more.. Oh so much more.. So go on.. dip into them all..I do.. I just follow my heart and go with what inspires me today 🙂 Lots of love Cyndi.. xxx
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Writing to Freedom
Apr 28, 2016 @ 15:16:42
Thanks for modeling that we can always learn and try new things. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:52:16
We can Brad.. any time, all we have to do is choose.. and know we can achieve anything we put our minds too.. 🙂 ANY thing..
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Writing to Freedom
May 06, 2016 @ 13:12:09
Thankfully my trust and confidence are on the upswing lately. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 20:35:43
Oh that is wonderful to hear Brad.. So pleased to hear that.. whooo oh… 🙂 keep swinging.. 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
May 06, 2016 @ 21:16:02
Yay! 🙂
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dilipnaidu
Apr 28, 2016 @ 15:50:44
How nice to know of you are learning to play a guitar. I always wanted to learn it but was advised to switch to a keyboard. Best wishes Sue. Cheers Dilip
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:55:41
We had an upright piano when I was small..I would plonk on it . So I am always in awe at those who play.. 🙂 Thank you Dilip xxx
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litebeing
Apr 28, 2016 @ 19:15:42
i am impressed, but not surprised by your tenacity and discipline. One day you will share some of your own playing with us 🙂
Your birthday will have passed by the time you return home, so let me wish you a joyous Happy Birthday Sue!, overflowing with blessings for a brilliant, dynamic, and peaceful year ahead.
❤ and joy to you,
Linda
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:57:19
Yes it did pass.. and I had a great B’day Linda.. and thank you Soo Sooooooo much.. xxx
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Val Boyko
Apr 28, 2016 @ 20:14:25
Good for you Sue! Practice makes presence 😊
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:57:48
I like that Val… Practice makes Presence.. 🙂 🙂
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prenin
Apr 28, 2016 @ 21:25:45
One of my friends was a guitar teacher and one day he said to his students “Today we are going to play by ear.” and one of his students replaied: “Good my fingers are bloody sore!!!” 🙂
Lots of best wishes hun – can’t wait for your first concert!!! 😉
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 20:58:59
Haha…. thank you dear Prenin.. Lots of laughter.. you made my evening with that remark.. 🙂
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suzicate
Apr 28, 2016 @ 23:44:51
I’m so excited for you in learning the guitar, sore fingers and all! Soon you will have a new talent to add to you list…but most of all will the the enjoyment you receive playing music.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 05, 2016 @ 21:00:33
Yes they say no gain without pain.. but I am enjoying the discomfort .. And creating music.. 🙂 sorry it took so long to get to you.. xxx
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becca givens
Apr 29, 2016 @ 11:26:48
Bravo Bravo Bravo I shout as I am clapping for you! 🙂 xoxo ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 17:46:37
Thank you dear Becca… Many thanks for that hand clap 🙂
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belasbrightideas
Apr 30, 2016 @ 04:49:33
I have a lovely handmade classical guitar from NZ. A professional musician friend groans with glee everytime he gets to play it. And here it sits in our living room, enjoying a nearly perfect climate for its wood and nylon strings, and I rarely pick it up anymore. Yet there it is, always inviting, always ready when I am 😉
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 17:58:22
So many here have said they can play guitar ……. I can imagine your friends delight when he gets to play it.. I hope it beckons to you to pick it up when you are ready Bela.. and thank you so much for your lovely comment.. 🙂
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insearchofitall
Apr 30, 2016 @ 14:45:22
Good for you to keep at it. I imagine it’s hard with so many other things to get done. Don’t know how you get it all done. Have a grand weekend. Still trying to catch up.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 18:06:47
You know Marlene.. sometimes I too wonder how everything gets done.. but it does.. Learning to play is a delight apart from the sore fingers.. Leaving playing alone for a week while on holiday has softened my finger tips again, But its an enjoyable discomfort LOL.. Marlene.. I too think I will be catching up for months.. I had four hours last evening trying to catch up with comments here, and still have only made a dent in it.. Wishing you a Happy weekend and thank you for your patience.. Hugs Sue xx
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insearchofitall
May 07, 2016 @ 15:34:04
I’m glad to know it’s not just me. That is the only downside to blogging.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 09, 2016 @ 19:14:28
❤ ❤ xxx
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sonsothunder
Apr 30, 2016 @ 15:06:15
I’m sure you’ve already found after painstakingly contorting your fingers to the bone never seeming to get them to fall onto the note you want them to go — it helps sometimes to close your eyes. And definitely occasionally leaning it against the wall swearing to never play it again only to come back a week later and realize a phenomenal breakthrough in your playing. That’s what this little poem was about.
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 18:08:59
Thank you Sonsothunder.. I will be delighted to follow the link and Many thanks for that ‘Sound’ advice.. 🙂 sounds as if you have been there done that lol 🙂
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dgkaye
Apr 30, 2016 @ 21:38:17
So true Sue, we’re never too old to learn. I applaud your efforts. 🙂 xo
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 18:17:06
Every day I learn.. Today I was putting Tarpaulin on the shed roof.. 🙂 never a dull moment, and always something new to learn 🙂
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dgkaye
May 07, 2016 @ 16:32:29
You are a powerhouse my friend! 🙂 xo
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New Bloggy Cat
May 01, 2016 @ 04:16:41
Keep strumming, Sue! (*⌒▽⌒*)θ~♪
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 18:29:17
I will, and I am.. 🙂 strum, strum…
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New Bloggy Cat
May 07, 2016 @ 10:39:40
LOL…that’s great! (ᗒᗊᗕ)
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jacksjottings
May 01, 2016 @ 05:21:16
Finger picking, you are doing well just keep inspired and enjoy._/\_
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 18:31:01
🙂 big smiles Jack.. I am enjoying learning these little finger picking tunes.. 😉 And I am enjoying… _/\_
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europasicewolf
May 01, 2016 @ 11:15:21
Great that you’re learning new skills and the guitar is a wonderful instrument once you get to grips with it 😀xx
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Lynz Real Cooking
May 03, 2016 @ 05:38:11
This is so cool Sue! Can’t wait to hear you play! I played for awhile and it was fun!
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Sue Dreamwalker
May 06, 2016 @ 19:24:06
I would say to you Lynz you should play again.. But knowing how busy you are I do not know how you find the time to do all you do now LOL. 🙂 At least then you will understand the sore fingers on the fret hand. LOL.. Many thanks xxx
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Lynz Real Cooking
May 06, 2016 @ 19:55:36
oh yes I do understand! I felt it as I read lol xxx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 01, 2016 @ 12:40:59
Good morning my dear friend Sue!I guess you are doing much better now,and that you are still enjoying practising.I can imagine you playing the guitar outside in your flowered garden where your melodies will mingle with the songs of the birds!Have a great day wherever you are!Love & kisses to you and your princess 🙂 ❤ xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 01, 2016 @ 13:10:36
Good Afternoon dear Doda.. How lovely to have you add your own melodious notes to my post dear friend.. And how did you guess… 🙂 Yes I have on the evening sat on the double swing with my hubby and played a few chords.. And I am getting there slow but sure :-).. And yes we had a fabulous day yesterday, despite the weather not being too kind.. The rain held off until the afternoon.. And the cool chill wind didn’t dampen our spirits.. 🙂 We went to visit a Farm Park and fed lots of animals 🙂 .. Sending you loads of LOVE my dear dear friend xxx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 01, 2016 @ 16:02:34
You see,I could sense it and came by … I can visualise you and him swinging to your rhythms.How romantic a scene!Your visit to the Farm Park sounds exciting,too.When love and peace nestle in our hearts,our spirits are always high even with some chill wind and rain.Sending you much Love & special hugs,my lovely one 🙂 xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2016 @ 13:06:45
Your love and Hugs warmed me to the core of my heart dear Doda.. thank you.. It was said that June the 1st was colder by 2 degrees in Temperature than it was here on Christmas Day 🙂 giving you an idea of the Wind chill factor.. But like you said it didn’t spoil our enjoyment one bit. 🙂
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 02, 2016 @ 13:18:28
Aw,sweet “WOMAN”,you deeply touched me and I want you to know that they came from the bottom of my heart 🙂 ~ As for your unseasonal tempts,I want to tell you that here happens exactly the opposite.High temps that we usually have in July.Mother Nature sends her messages … Happy Thursday,my good friend Sue 🙂 xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 02, 2016 @ 14:49:02
Yes Mother Nature is out of balance and is letting us all know how she is feeling.. Now floods too across Europe .. Her Tears have been shed globally.. But I am smiling for the gift of you.. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day.. 🙂
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 02, 2016 @ 17:41:23
Broad smiles back to you,dear Sue,because it’s people like you that respect Her and they might bring the Change that will dry Her tears …Take care,my dearest friend 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 03, 2016 @ 14:04:34
That I do pray for Doda.. x
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 03, 2016 @ 23:28:04
Please unspam my comment on both of your pages.They disappear,I cannot stand the same horrible situation ….
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 11:59:25
You are unspammed.. 🙂
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 12:46:15
Thaaaaaank You 🙂 🙂 🙂 xxxxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 16:34:43
❤
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 03, 2016 @ 23:28:56
A little bird had told me about the low temps,earlier today,he had travelled all the way down from the UK to gather sunshine and now is back because there is so much work to be done in the allotments where she works.They grow such a big diversity of vegetables and flowers in Sue’s garden …
Hi my friend Sue,seeing is believing,I am stunned by all the thriving plants in your garden and I can imagine how happy you feel to see them growing.All is so neat and well-protected from the sudden attack of the “spring-winter”.Here the weather is hot and dry.Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous photos with us.Enjoy a splendid warm weekend.Sending you all my love and plenty of sunshine ☀️☀️☀️ 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 11:58:57
Doda..THANK YOU for your Perseverance your comments are all found and restored to their rightful place.. and yes they along with other Genuine comments were in my Spam box.. xxx I always check spam when I come on here.. ( often a task and sometimes quite amusing lol ) But you will be surprised how many times it gets it wrong.. 🙂 Love and Mega Hugs xxx Sue
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 12:44:48
Thank you my friend Sue.It was in the middle of the night,I was so tired but I wanted to comment on your beautiful garden post before going to bed.And to my bad luck all these funny malfunctions started 😦
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 16:35:35
Lots of other peoples went the same way. 8 on Dreamwalkers, and 4 on my Garden blog.. 😦 but all now set free xx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 16:51:55
Thank you dear 🙂 xxx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 01, 2016 @ 13:08:18
🙂 ❤ xxx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 03, 2016 @ 23:28:29
A little bird had told me about the low temps,earlier today,he had travelled all the way down from the UK to gather sunshine and now is back because there is so much work to be done in the allotments where she works.They grow such a big diversity of vegetables and flowers in Sue’s garden …
Hi my friend Sue,seeing is believing,I am stunned by all the thriving plants in your garden and I can imagine how happy you feel to see them growing.All is so neat and well-protected from the sudden attack of the “spring-winter”.Here the weather is hot and dry.Thank you for sharing all your gorgeous photos with us.Enjoy a splendid warm weekend.Sending you all my love and plenty of sunshine ☀️☀️☀️ 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 12:02:09
And hopefully this is the last of your comments that will be spammed.. Lots of Love and thank you for keeping on trying.. xxx Hugs Sue x
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 12:49:06
Cross your toes and fingers;it’s so annoying 😦 xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 16:34:22
All safely rescued xx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 17:28:48
Hi there dear Sue;I visited your last alarming post.That and many more things happen for years now,and most people ignore it.I clicked the link,I don’t know if that is a vote,I mean my click,my visit to the site,but I didn’t want to leave my email address …
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 17:31:17
No worries at all Doda.. I totally understand about that.. Avaaz is very good, I Sign lots of their petitions, and your email isn’t shared and not displayed.. I do not put my full name, just my first. You can read more too with the other links further below.. xx
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 17:38:09
Thank you Sue!I rely on you;off I go there again xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 04, 2016 @ 17:44:22
Once you have registered you then get more Avaaz updates, they do remarkable work for such a small group, and have helped so many around the world ..
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DG MARYOGA
Jun 04, 2016 @ 23:28:42
There is no doubt 🙂 xxx
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Kourtney Heintz
Jun 26, 2016 @ 18:17:41
I love learning something new. It’s always a process, but each song you learn is a huge victory. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 27, 2016 @ 20:04:14
Yes it is exciting learning the guitar.. even if hard on the fingers lol.. Though its got neglected a little due to the garden needing attention xx
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