tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post4988995330421270771..comments2024-01-19T00:13:53.934+13:00Comments on Roses, Lace and Brocante: The Bay was Calling...Roses, Lace and Brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-35764556448955617702013-12-17T16:31:56.224+13:002013-12-17T16:31:56.224+13:00Lovely to have a get away to the north. Were you ...Lovely to have a get away to the north. Were you near Warkworth? I have friends that live there. I also have friends visiting your North Island right now from my home here. Hope you are enjoying summer.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-2760711403106940902013-12-14T09:14:17.794+13:002013-12-14T09:14:17.794+13:00What a lovely, lovely place you live in. All that ...What a lovely, lovely place you live in. All that sunshine and green looks so inviting, especially now as we approach the darkest days of the year. <br />And a Fete de Noel (excuse the lack of markings) to top it off. Quelle chance! Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-89023236901854131222013-12-13T23:51:27.075+13:002013-12-13T23:51:27.075+13:00The countryside looks beautiful dear shane :) Glad...The countryside looks beautiful dear shane :) Glad you enjoyed getting away from the hustle bustle into the quiet and calm countryside. Pallavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692961346175486695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-86776178739170612702013-12-13T15:25:28.797+13:002013-12-13T15:25:28.797+13:00What a lovely weekend you mustve had Shane :-) So...What a lovely weekend you mustve had Shane :-) Sometimes we all need to just drive away to recharge our batteries a little. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the countryside up that way & also the french market. I can just about feel the atmosphere right there with you x0x0xJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-56846388917869303072013-12-13T13:11:42.169+13:002013-12-13T13:11:42.169+13:00I would love to catch one of your sunbeams! We are...I would love to catch one of your sunbeams! We are having blizzard after blizzard and it's cold and dark - lovely to look at your pretty, sunny days!Jillaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533504920962855079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-60332211820417204802013-12-13T10:13:11.202+13:002013-12-13T10:13:11.202+13:00Dear Shane, what a lovely place to visit - I'v...Dear Shane, what a lovely place to visit - I've heard friends from OZ who go to the Bay of Islands - one couple even has a vacation home there - speak passionately about how lovely it is. You were lucky to find a little French Fete de Noel there - know that brought back fond memories for you dear. Just think, some year soon the little girls will be able to celebrate with you at Christmas!!<br /><br />Sadly we can't do the hoped for NZ cruise next year. Don't give up on us yet though, there's always 2015 and it won't be long coming as the years are speeding by very quickly!<br /><br />Love and hugs - thanks for always stopping by and making my day special.<br />Mary XMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-65015353977337859122013-12-13T09:39:31.864+13:002013-12-13T09:39:31.864+13:00I tried to leave a comment this morning but my iPa...I tried to leave a comment this morning but my iPad shut down so I'm back home now and want to say the trip to the country looked like a breath of fresh air.<br />Have fun with your Christmas preparations.<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-13345005363961209852013-12-13T08:03:35.706+13:002013-12-13T08:03:35.706+13:00What a lovely day out! Fresh air and wide open sp...What a lovely day out! Fresh air and wide open spaces, you can't beat it...Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662924691039566761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-60463124063549572782013-12-13T06:44:13.794+13:002013-12-13T06:44:13.794+13:00Thank you dear, for the sunbeams , they were actua...Thank you dear, for the sunbeams , they were actually here today Shane , but the weather is real cold and a strong wind has been blowing all day!<br />Your tour to the green fields looks so beautiful, and how lovely with the french market ....did you find any christmas gifts there :-)<br />Hugs ,DortheDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-84870462288855864112013-12-13T06:22:00.184+13:002013-12-13T06:22:00.184+13:00Sounds wonderful to me.Sounds wonderful to me.Seawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-43433829593924392162013-12-13T05:15:38.132+13:002013-12-13T05:15:38.132+13:00Amazing isn't it how a day in the country can ...Amazing isn't it how a day in the country can refresh us? It looks so nice there! Enjoy your Christmas preparations!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-4165627610137686982013-12-13T04:50:27.724+13:002013-12-13T04:50:27.724+13:00Dearest Shane,
That was a perfect little escape an...Dearest Shane,<br />That was a perfect little escape and it even did bring you in a sense a bit closer to 'France'... I bet that lifted up your spirits too.<br />Stay well during this special season and I do hope your parcel arrived timely in France...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-26482631165579376802013-12-13T03:43:45.169+13:002013-12-13T03:43:45.169+13:00Beautiful photos. So nice you were able to get aw...Beautiful photos. So nice you were able to get away for a while to the country. Do not work to hard getting your Christmas shopping and baking done. Have a blessed day. MadelineMadeline's Albumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521816495696902218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-65853307291944286642013-12-13T02:55:59.505+13:002013-12-13T02:55:59.505+13:00The green grass of your travels make me long for s...The green grass of your travels make me long for summer and a step out of the Michigan deep freeze! It looks like a wonderful time!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-52031625157075009382013-12-13T02:24:52.799+13:002013-12-13T02:24:52.799+13:00Sounds like you had a wonderful time, dear Shane.T...Sounds like you had a wonderful time, dear Shane.TFS.<br />Hope you found your Christmas list:)<br />Wishing you a very merry Christmas.<br />Hugs and love,<br />MarieMarie Lost Bird Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525609111726632020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-80629947295152583582013-12-13T01:48:12.687+13:002013-12-13T01:48:12.687+13:00Lovely post, Shane, I can see that you were in you...Lovely post, Shane, I can see that you were in your element :-)<br />Thank you for the sunbeam, it is badly needed!Radkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407639057505104281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-75237414171031213602013-12-13T01:33:16.416+13:002013-12-13T01:33:16.416+13:00Lovely post, I can see you were in your element :-...Lovely post, I can see you were in your element :-)<br />Thank you for the sunbeam, badly needed!Radkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407639057505104281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658769959823060195.post-45137918926755336842013-12-12T23:17:16.618+13:002013-12-12T23:17:16.618+13:00Russell is gorgeous and it looks like you visited ...Russell is gorgeous and it looks like you visited at just the right time!! Sounds and looks like a lovely weekend!!Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.com