Category Archives: Life

The last photos before I broke my camera! An Egret Dancing

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Barbara

Full of excitement with having my new super camera with a 24x zoom (Panasonic DMC FZ62), I brought it everywhere with me in Egypt.  I had it in my handbag in it’s case that came with it, so I expected … Continue reading →

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Dear WordPress, Please take my Auntie out of the Spam Bin!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Barbara

Please could you improve the ‘Spam’ section of the comments folder so that we can add our friends as a ‘trusted commenter’ and also consign persistent spammers to the ‘do not even consider accepting posts from this person’ folder, in … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Barbara

These words are how I try to start every day, using the word God as I chose to understand it, and so what better way to start a new year. ♥¸.•*¨*•.♪♫♫♪ Happy New Year to all our followers and Visitors … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Festive – Desborough Island

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Barbara

We found another ‘Pet Christmas Tree‘ on Desborough Island during our walk today and one bauble in particular caught my eye 🙂 I decided to have a play with my camera and here are the results To find out more … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Festive – Esher Common

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Barbara

During our walk in Esher woods today we noticed a tree decorated with baubles and tinsel.  Esher common is very popular with dog walkers, and a family had decorated a tree with Christmas decorations in memory of three of their … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Festive – Christmas Tree

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Barbara

I got a wonderful camera for Christmas 🙂  It’s a Panasonic ‘Bridge Camera’ (the bridge is between compact cameras and dSLR’s) the DMC-FZ62.  It is perfect for me as I have only ever used compact cameras up to now, and … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme; Festive

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Barbara

India is an incredibly festive country.  Every evening on the west coast families make their ways to the beach to celebrate the sunset.  The sounds and colours are magical. I have been to India a few times, always in January … Continue reading →

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Worst Apocalypse Ever

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Barbara
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Life, by the Dalai Lama (Actually from ‘Life’s Little Instruction Book’ by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Barbara

This list was attributed to the Dalai Lama, but is actually from ‘Life’s Little Instruction Book’ by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Wherever they actually originated from, they are a great list to live by.  I always have a copy in … Continue reading →

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Apology Letters To Spouse

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Barbara

Hi Sweetheart, I am sorry about getting into an argument about putting up the Christmas lights. I guess that sometimes I feel like you are pushing me too hard when you want something. I realize that I was wrong and … Continue reading →

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