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 The View Through Your Window competition has been an enjoyable romp 
Please send one in if you haven’t already, they all have been a joy to look at.
( send to jgsheffield@hotmail.com) 

This one is my provisional favourite, particularly because of the drama of the background 


Yesterday I prepared the cottage for my friend Ruth who is cottage sitting for a few days .
Long list of instructions for dogs, cat, tv, internet, heating, and vets have been asked for and left....tick
Clean bedding.....tick
Clean toilet..........tick
Nice food in fridge.....tick
Emergency contacts...tick
I’ve told her Affable despot Jason and Trendy Carol will be on hand if disasters happen

I am so looking forward in seeing Nu....we have never spent so much time apart since she went to work in Saudi in the 1990s
I am going to cry buckets when we finally meet

I know we both will .

42 comments:

  1. Lots to prepare before you go away. Have a wonderful weekend xx

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  2. I love Nu just from the photos you share. What an exceptional friendship. Have a blast!

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  3. Yay!! Glad you will see your friend and enjoy some time away.

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  4. It fills our hearts to be with our kindred spirits! They lift us up, don't they? Have a lovely, fun time with Nu! Can't wait to hear what you two get to do!!

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  5. May your time away be all that you want and need for this small holiday. Seeing Nu will clearly be the highlight. Enjoy!

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  6. Don't forget to wear clean knickers on Sunday x

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    1. John always wears clean knickers...don't you, Mavis?

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    2. I never wear clean knickers, or knickers at all 😂

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    3. Saves on washing powder

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    4. Is that actually true? DOES John always wear clean knickers?

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    5. I think John may wear them back to front occasionally for the thrill of it x

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  7. I can imagine you on the train headed that way, when we took the train from Llandudno Junction to London, there were four middle aged women across the aisle headed into the city for a girls weekend out, getting rather rowdy, have almost as much fun as they were

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  8. Have a great time but I know you will.

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  9. I sent one earlier in the week - perhaps it didn't reach you? I'll try again.

    Enjoy that holiday - reckon it's needed.

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  10. Enjoy yourselves!

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  11. How exciting John-and a lovely change of scene for Ruth too xx

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  12. Enjoy! Don't forget the tissues for all those tears of joy. xx

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  13. Barbara Anne1:49 pm

    How marvelous that Ruth will house-sit, cat-sit, and dog-sit for you! I hope Ruth's visits in the past months will allow Dorothy to feel secure while you're away.
    Your check-list seems complete, to me.
    Go forth and be joyful! Tearful is okay, too, because (as my Grandma used to say) "Tears show clear what they heart holds dear."

    Hugs!

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    1. Oh, I love your grandma's words.

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  14. Have a wonderful time John x

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  15. It sounds like everyone and everything is in safe hands ... now it's time to relax. Enjoy your weekend 🍾🥂💖

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  16. Have a great time, John!

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  17. That IS an indisputably fantastic view. Enjoy your visit with Nu!

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  18. Sometimes the anticipation is as good as the actual visit. Have a wonderful time!

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  19. Have a lovely, lovely few days John - I shall be thinking of you.

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  20. So all sorted..tick!
    Go and enjoy and relax xx

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  21. Happy to know you are almost on your way to a wonderful, much needed time away. Wishing you the best of everything. Hugs from the base of the mini-mountain in Maine.

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  22. Have a good cry and enjoy!

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  23. A holiday home for Ruth and hopefully a really enjoyable few days for you......enjoy.

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  24. Lwirthit10:16 pm

    That view is my personal favorite, would love to have it hanging on my wall!

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  25. No worries about your furry one and home now that Ruth is there. So enjoy !

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  26. I expect you will have the longest of hugs with Nu.
    Tearing up and crying will be such a release for you.
    Hope you enjoy it so much.

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  27. Bon voyage. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

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  28. You are going to have a grand visit.

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  29. Happy Holls.... and don't worry about the cottage.

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  30. So pleased for you to spend time with your dear friend after such a difficult 14 months or so! Have a grand time!
    Also pleased you liked my view... my current "home office" in Colorado. It is so fun to watch the weather, light, and mood change across that vista on a daily... and sometimes hourly... basis. This one was Alpenglow after a late spring squall.
    Karin in Colorado

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  31. Just started to follow your blog.
    I think I'm going to enjoy it.

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  32. I hope you have a lovely time in London. Don't get mugged! And if you bump into PM Johnson give him a good slap from me. Thanks.

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    1. Hahaha YP, you're not a fan of Boris then.

      Jo in Auckland

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  33. I hope you have a seriously fabulous time John; and come back re energised.

    Jo in Auckland

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