tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post107670391085212666..comments2024-03-28T12:15:59.787+01:00Comments on Beyond the Lone Islands: And There Was ChristmasDawnTreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-67787443285763227902021-01-02T20:27:51.825+01:002021-01-02T20:27:51.825+01:00I never tire of views of the city nor, for that ma...I never tire of views of the city nor, for that matter, of frosty leaves.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-60115668528773313902020-12-30T16:52:01.353+01:002020-12-30T16:52:01.353+01:00Thanks Wanda, and I wish you a happy new year, too...Thanks Wanda, and I wish you a happy new year, too.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-81265488206300710122020-12-29T23:34:19.798+01:002020-12-29T23:34:19.798+01:00Wonderful pictures Dawn. You draw me right into t...Wonderful pictures Dawn. You draw me right into the scene, and so many miles away, and so very different than Southern CA. The decorations, and the ice skating ring, are out of a magazine. We did have a thunder and lighting storm and a night of lots of rain, but only beautiful tips of snow on the mountains a few miles away.<br />I get really busy in the kitchen on cold days, trying new recipes, and doing a lot of baking. Made homemade English Toffee and Peanut Crackle this year with the granddaughters. Blessing for a better 2021Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-54563969991546698512020-12-29T19:00:13.135+01:002020-12-29T19:00:13.135+01:00Well Amy, at least there was no risk of getting su...Well Amy, at least there was no risk of getting sunburned here! ;)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-83519212969345681572020-12-28T22:21:59.758+01:002020-12-28T22:21:59.758+01:00I hope you had a good xmas day there anyway, ours ...I hope you had a good xmas day there anyway, ours was very quiet and relaxed, think we spent most of it under the umbrella outside so we wouldn't get sunburned.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-52159153630880238962020-12-28T19:18:11.884+01:002020-12-28T19:18:11.884+01:00Thanks Pauline. Yes, it's been tough year. As ...Thanks Pauline. Yes, it's been tough year. As for Christmas, it's been a very long time for me since any really big family celebrations though, as I don't come from a big family and never had children myself (and neither did my brother). DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-19404695093608871982020-12-28T18:45:42.258+01:002020-12-28T18:45:42.258+01:00Thanks Ginny. I know I'm not very generous wit...Thanks Ginny. I know I'm not very generous with pictures of myself. This year even more so as there's never anyone else around to take them, and I find selfies difficult!DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-64000827933775927502020-12-28T18:40:28.144+01:002020-12-28T18:40:28.144+01:00I often used to take my chance with drop in haircu...I often used to take my chance with drop in haircuts at my hairdresser's but it's a small salon and I think she only wants one customer in there at a time now. And what with one thing and another all autumn, I haven't got round to booking an appointment... DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-31460812205314225132020-12-28T17:48:44.187+01:002020-12-28T17:48:44.187+01:00Sandra, I've had three hair cuts this year, in...Sandra, I've had three hair cuts this year, in January, June and September. Back in spring I decided to let my fringe (bangs) grow out, though (as a fringe requires more frequent cutting). Now it's finally getting long enough to tuck it behind my ears. Still longing to have it cut properly at the back again, though... DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-41162454574580194712020-12-28T17:08:41.975+01:002020-12-28T17:08:41.975+01:00Meike, yes, I'm thinking it will probably be a...Meike, yes, I'm thinking it will probably be a while before it's my turn as well. It sounds like they're counting on being able to offer the vaccination to everyone within the first six months of the year, though.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-22679595186531013852020-12-28T05:33:40.283+01:002020-12-28T05:33:40.283+01:00Your city is lovely in all seasons. It's the ...Your city is lovely in all seasons. It's the little things like the decorated bridge that sets it apart. It looks so peaceful in these shots with the reflections. I do admire your resilience and cheerfulness in circumstances that seem extremely difficult to me.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-29468177321120806752020-12-28T05:06:34.327+01:002020-12-28T05:06:34.327+01:00Your decorations are adorable. But best of all is ...Your decorations are adorable. But best of all is the current picture of YOU!!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-77753952470770136942020-12-27T22:40:58.070+01:002020-12-27T22:40:58.070+01:00I really enjoyed your city in Holiday spirit &...I really enjoyed your city in Holiday spirit & beautiful scenery. I haven't even been walking much the last month or two...need to fix that. I had my hair cut once since March, and I did not feel comfortable there...you, I think, are wise.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-58894452878265514072020-12-27T16:32:47.677+01:002020-12-27T16:32:47.677+01:00I am so glad you could get out and walk, lots of g...I am so glad you could get out and walk, lots of gorgeous pics for us and good for you to be out and about and not in danger from the virus. I live with my hairdresser and am so glad. the first photo is my favorite, and then there was Christmas. LOVE it. and the reflections of the orange roof building is my 2nd choice. the photos look like theywere taken in spring or summer. especailly the ducks and water. glad you included the selfie, we have not seen you for a long time. I think your hair looks good. sorry you will miss out on having your get together. our holidays have been exactly like they have been for the past 14 years. except we did not eat out on TG day or Christmas Day or on our birthdays. that is the only difference.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-49062348452952733632020-12-27T15:43:57.552+01:002020-12-27T15:43:57.552+01:00Same here about the start of the vaccinating campa...Same here about the start of the vaccinating campaign, it will be a while before it is my turn, but that‘s fine.<br />Beautiful pictures, and I like your cheerful red scarf!<br />My Christmas was not much different from previous years, either, but New Year‘s Eve will be - just like in your case, no gathering with others, just OK and myself, since the curfew (having to be home by 8:00 pm) is not lifted for that evening.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com