tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post6564807742170051017..comments2024-03-26T22:15:07.927+01:00Comments on RIVERGIRL: Ending the year in subdued styleVallypeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-68028554866359615202022-01-11T19:02:31.977+01:002022-01-11T19:02:31.977+01:00Oh, I missed this one, Hilary. Thank you so much! ...Oh, I missed this one, Hilary. Thank you so much! Yes, it's lovely to have my daughter here too. We get to walk and talk a lot more these days!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-28492879753432028692022-01-06T15:46:04.035+01:002022-01-06T15:46:04.035+01:00Hi Val - sorry must get your blog to pop up someho...Hi Val - sorry must get your blog to pop up somehow ...but good to see your photos and 'story line' - we're all stuck in the mud at the moment aren't we. That's good one daughter has moved next to you, Koos and the crumbly cottage! Happy New Year and cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-14085882883286003312021-12-27T17:13:56.959+01:002021-12-27T17:13:56.959+01:00Thank you, Pradeep :) That always seems to happen....Thank you, Pradeep :) That always seems to happen. I start off wondering what on earth I'm going to write and then ramble on for ages! I'm so pleased to hear life is almost back to normal for you. We would love to have only 6000 cases a day and we have a tiny country...sigh...Look after yourself in the coming months, and have a very happy New Year! Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-6940653738877623492021-12-27T08:13:55.805+01:002021-12-27T08:13:55.805+01:00Though you started saying you didn't have much...Though you started saying you didn't have much to report, you managed to report a lot .. :-) Glad to know the tidings.<br />Here, in India, life is pretty much back to normal, with fresh cases very minimal for a large country... just about 6,000, though new Omicron cases are being detected.<br />Take care, and wish you and family a fabulous 2022. :-)Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-53618881066764444142021-12-25T23:45:07.835+01:002021-12-25T23:45:07.835+01:00Thank you so much for your lovely message, Amy. Le...Thank you so much for your lovely message, Amy. Leaf chasing seems to be a worldwide task, doesn’t it? Your gift finds sound wonderful and yes, we love lemon curd in the UK. Sadly, it’s not commonly found here in the Netherlands. I must learn to make it too! Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-21042959196636315392021-12-24T13:33:59.689+01:002021-12-24T13:33:59.689+01:00Hi Val,
Lovely to read your latest! We need to ch...Hi Val, <br />Lovely to read your latest! We need to chase the leaves out of our two garages. It is a never-ending task. Yesterday I took a walk through our small town and came across the most fabulous treasure. well-hidden away in the back of the store. It was handsewn coaster circles and hot pads! I adore them. Bought about 50 of them, matching interests to my family, friends and colleagues. They were so inexpensive. For my expensive gifts, I ordered specialty chocolate bars with a Braille message on it. I'm giving my great nieces the Braille alphabet for them to solve the greeting (Have a great day!). Oh, and you might appreciate this ... I made Lemon Butter Curd for my colleagues at work. I'm told that is a British delight, put on hot biscuits! Merry Christmas and happy walking and hope there is no more leaf chasing! <br />Amy Amy Bovairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256184004484517140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-12573504242343211592021-12-24T09:20:07.234+01:002021-12-24T09:20:07.234+01:00Ah, thank you, Ros. Having family close has become...Ah, thank you, Ros. Having family close has become important now, hasn’t it? It helps so much. Have a lovely festive season with yours. XxxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-17582330770515971232021-12-24T09:17:35.971+01:002021-12-24T09:17:35.971+01:00Thank you so much. Happy holidays to you two too! ...Thank you so much. Happy holidays to you two too! Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-6791146632106449402021-12-24T08:50:55.834+01:002021-12-24T08:50:55.834+01:00Happy Christmas. Lovely to hear that your eldest h...Happy Christmas. Lovely to hear that your eldest has moved in next door. This time last year my daughter had moved about 100 miles to live a few streets away and it's lovely having her so close. Hope it stops raining, at least for the big day, but as you say, you’re warm and snug in the Vereeniging xxxRosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-45230493265293441032021-12-24T06:09:53.703+01:002021-12-24T06:09:53.703+01:00I always enjoy reading your blogs. Happy holidays...I always enjoy reading your blogs. Happy holidays. Lowbrdgeeverybodydown.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051291088310165867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-83794804815641581772021-12-23T18:11:59.489+01:002021-12-23T18:11:59.489+01:00Carole, we'll raise a glass to Christmas and t...Carole, we'll raise a glass to Christmas and to you both with love. Yes! Let's make a visit happen in 2022!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-90167121060939635572021-12-23T18:10:11.213+01:002021-12-23T18:10:11.213+01:00Ah, thank you, TT. Happy Christmas to you both as ...Ah, thank you, TT. Happy Christmas to you both as well! The horses are beautiful aren't they? xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-39509469684614777732021-12-23T18:09:17.531+01:002021-12-23T18:09:17.531+01:00Knuffels to you both too, dear Anne. We'll kee...Knuffels to you both too, dear Anne. We'll keep our focus on the spring and cheer each other on. I do hope himself is on the mend now! Much love to you and Oll! xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-23258755410430732152021-12-23T18:08:09.378+01:002021-12-23T18:08:09.378+01:00Thank you, Annie! Yes, it's lovely to have my ...Thank you, Annie! Yes, it's lovely to have my daughter nearby. I am blessed with that. Enjoy your Christmas with that delightful new addition to your family! xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-69938966514388598662021-12-23T18:05:49.190+01:002021-12-23T18:05:49.190+01:00Ah, Steph, that is true. I have started a new book...Ah, Steph, that is true. I have started a new book as well. Enjoy your Christmas, my dear. I know this is a special time for you! xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-36602436724866414852021-12-23T18:04:49.468+01:002021-12-23T18:04:49.468+01:00Patricia, our lockdown seems to be based on fear o...Patricia, our lockdown seems to be based on fear of Omicron rather than a dramatic increase in cases. But I rather suspect the worry is because we have so many cases already. There's no talk of 'living with it' here, although many wish they would. Neverending is about right! Happy Christmas, my dear. Enjoy every moment!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-5151961148292767592021-12-23T18:01:31.261+01:002021-12-23T18:01:31.261+01:00Haha, yes, we did say that last year...it's be...Haha, yes, we did say that last year...it's beginning to sound like Groundhog Day, isn't it, Don and Cathy Jo. Many thanks for the good wishes and I wish you both the same: a Happy Christmas and a great 2022.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-82451546523207762622021-12-23T17:59:44.179+01:002021-12-23T17:59:44.179+01:00Bless you, Jean. Wishing you a lovely Christmas to...Bless you, Jean. Wishing you a lovely Christmas too. I'm sure yours will be full of warmth and sunshine, but also of family and love. Sending hugs from here!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-36310989694270064292021-12-23T17:58:34.344+01:002021-12-23T17:58:34.344+01:00Thank you, Tom! And the same to you and Lorraine :...Thank you, Tom! And the same to you and Lorraine :)Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-58214664824214084402021-12-23T12:54:34.917+01:002021-12-23T12:54:34.917+01:00We always enjoy reading your notes and this is no ...We always enjoy reading your notes and this is no exception. We all seem to be having a subdued celebration of the best event of the year, the real meaning of Christmas. We both send you and Koos our best and we'd love to have a visit either here or there in 2022!Barrie and Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635635105820003383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-26332782648235441382021-12-23T12:40:45.873+01:002021-12-23T12:40:45.873+01:00I love those pictures of the horses! Happy Christ...I love those pictures of the horses! Happy Christmas, dear Val xxTerry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-41259755449565883092021-12-23T11:48:39.317+01:002021-12-23T11:48:39.317+01:00Happy Christmas to you all from us. Here's to ...Happy Christmas to you all from us. Here's to a much improved 2022! Grey here as well with the welcome promise of snow on the weather forecast for the weekend now gone and replaced with, you've guessed it, sooo depressing. I'm sure spring isn't far .....knuffels.anne husarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-34224676850173010302021-12-23T10:40:50.780+01:002021-12-23T10:40:50.780+01:00Happy Christmas Val - slowing down before Christma...Happy Christmas Val - slowing down before Christmas is no bad thing, even if it is slightly enforced. Great that you have your daughter nearby and thanks for the lovely photos!Annie Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028691371545306450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-62385319697198555912021-12-23T08:26:37.355+01:002021-12-23T08:26:37.355+01:00Merry, Joyful Christmas, Val, and God bless you an...Merry, Joyful Christmas, Val, and God bless you and your family and loved ones. Sometimes not having much news for a blog is a GOOD thing, and your blogs are always interesting anyway! And wonderful photos. What beautiful wild horses. Weather here...check. Lockdown...on the way. But, thankfully - neither the weather nor the lockdown can still writers. (Steph)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19572536.post-79694526949158831142021-12-23T02:09:09.196+01:002021-12-23T02:09:09.196+01:00Wow, those wild horses are beautiful, and what a l...Wow, those wild horses are beautiful, and what a lovely nature reserve to be near. Your Christmas in a cosy barge sounds really nice, in front of a warm stove. I hope the rainbow touched you and brings good luck for the New Year. It interested me that you are locked down again - is it Omicron? Our State has just opened up its borders and 'let it in' - and now telling us to 'live with it'. Makes you wonder why we went to all the trouble to keep it out for so long. Our cases of covid are doubling every two days, but there is no talk of lockdown. It really seems neverending, doesn't it. Merry Christmas dear Val.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.com