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Friday 1 February 2013

What will February bring!

FEBRUARY 

  Milder days are on their way .February can of often bring an early spring. and of course Mr. Sun ! for some of us.   At the moment he is trying to  peek through the clouds and give us a sunny day, with his big happy face.  At the moment, life for me , seems to be on track. I look back at January. I just cannot believe how quickly its gone by.
Not yet fertilized the roses.. Its still too soon, but this morning I found three buds that had popped up.
lots to do around the garden.. 
SUNRISE WAS AT 7.42 THIS MORNING.        . AND SUNSET WILL BE AT 17.58..  WE ARE ON GMT. TIME HERE.
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SHIELA AND PASCOA WAITING FOR MR. SUN HE IS TRYING TO BREAK THROUGH THE MORNING HAZE.

FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF ROMANCE AND LOVE.  OF RE KINDLING FRIENDSHIPS  AND KEEPING THE OLD ONES ALIVE .   THE 14th MAY HOLDS  LOTS OF NEW HAPPENINGS!..  NEW BLOGGING FRIENDS AND ENJOYING THE BLOGGING FRIENDS WE KNOW AND FOLLOW.
WE ALL LEARN SOMETHING NEW EACH DAY.

SHROVE TUESDAY /ASH WEDNESDAY.. CARNIVAL TIME -  FEB 12TH THIS YEAR.
LOTS OF FUN. PARTIES AND GOOD FOOD AND FAMILY TIME

FOR ME ITS A TIME TO THINK ABOUT SOME NEW FASHIONS IN MY WARDROBE!.. A LITTLE CHANGE NOW AND THEN MAKES A LADY FEEL GOOD.. I AM LOVING THIS BLOUSE. (image from the web)

OR MAYBE A SMART  JACKET AND SKIRT. DIFFERENT HAIRSTYLE. A LITTLE OF WHAT WE FANCY DOES US GOOD! I AM SURE YOU WILL AGREE ( photo from the web)
 Some of you might be thinking of your holidays..  I am.-  I have 10 days to go dear friends
 before I fly
Fly over the mountains and far away.

Have any of you made plans for 2013 holiday's..!
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                          THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.
"Better keep yourself clean and bright
You are the window through which you must see the world"
                                             ˜George  Bernard Shaw˜


WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY 1ST OF FEBRUARY..

VAL.

33 comments:

  1. Hello Val:
    Yes, February already. Where did January go?

    Like you we have many happy plans for the coming months and are looking forward to better weather too.

    Wishing you every happiness as February unfolds and the Roses come into bud!!

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    1. Spring seems to bring excitement and hope.
      So pleased to hear you have happy plans. Dear Jane and Lance, you always have such interesting tales to tell us.
      Hope that you have good weather there in Budapest.
      happy weekend
      val

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  2. Dear Val, I love your choice of new fashions, especially the pretty lace blouse.
    Mr G and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary in December. Plans have begun for a Christmas Holiday in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Bolzano, Italy.

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    1. Dear Gina.
      First let me congratulate you on entering into your 50th year together. How wonderful.
      What great plans for your coming christmas holiday.. to Rothenburg and Italy.
      I too love the blouse.
      Time for a step up with my wardrobe.. its therapy too.
      thank you Gina

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  3. Dear Val - only 10 days to go - what excitement.
    Spring is definitely in the air - I can see the purple flowers of my irises showing, and the daffodil buds are well established.
    Holidays to interesting destinations for 2013 are booked and planned, and like you I love the lighter mornings and longer evenings.

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    1. Dear Rosemary,
      How excited I am indeed. I will be visiting a part of England that I do not know.. At the same time attending my workshop.
      great to hear your holiday's are planned. lots to look forward to again this year.
      Its great to get the lighter mornings and longer evenings.. such a bonus.

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  4. Hello Val
    So lovely to see you again..I seem to have a problem following you..you seem to have disappeared from my blog list I shall try to reinstate you..Thank you for your words looks like the sun has found you anyway!
    Thea x

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  5. Hello Thea.
    I am sorry that you have had a problem.. I have been following you. I sometimes dont post as much..but i am here. Hope you get me on your list again.
    nice to see you.
    enjoy your weekend

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  6. I hope February brings some sunshine to the Island! I think I've missed something - where are you going? How exciting! It's a good time of year for a holiday.

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    1. Hello Pondside.. thank you for passing by and commenting.
      I see you mention Island.. I am not sure if you have seen my post about where I live!
      I live in central southern Portugal.
      Yes, i am going on a trip to England.

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  7. Changing up our wardrobe or activities is definitely good for us.

    Love your piece of the earth.

    Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Thank you Wild Magnolia.
      I do live in a lovely part of the world.. and change is good now and again.

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  8. Hi Val. love this post with thoughts of Spring and holiday plans which of course lead to new clothes, right up my street. Not long now until your trip to the UK and you must be looking forward to it I'm sure. I have, in the last 30 minutes booked online a holiday to Sicily. We've always wanted to go, and now we are! Have a lovely February 1st and a good weekend.
    Patricia x
    Ps I love your thought for the day. I used to add one to another blog I had, it's a lovely idea x

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    1. Hi Patricia..
      Oh..how super to go to Sicily... I have never been.
      lots to get excited about.
      No..not long now.
      Thank you for your kind comments..

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  9. Good evening Val!

    We had a beautiful, sunny day, here, today! The sky was blue, but... still quite cold, I'm afraid!

    So lovely to see buds on your lovely roses. No chance of that yet: Spring ias a long way away! I wish I had buds on my roses!

    My sister told me it's Spring in Bari, Italy : 16 degrees, blue sky and sun. She was even talking about "nuova vegetazione" new growth on plants! We just got rid of the snow here and I still have my Christmas tree sitting in the garden, outside!

    You are a very busy lady: so much to do all the time!

    Have a lovely weekend, Val!

    HUGS

    ANNA
    xx

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    1. Hello Anna.
      We cannot speak too soon.. Even though the sun comes through..February can be cold too. Here its been 14 during the day..
      My roses are starting to get new shoots.
      Thank you Anna.

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  10. Hi Val,
    A lovely post full of good things to come!
    Sarah x

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    1. Thank you Sarah,
      Its always exciting , when good things will be coming along.

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  11. Sounds like you are all set for February with a positive attitude enjoy your holiday.

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    1. Thank you elaine.
      Yes, February my calendar is pretty full. I am looking forward to my trip to Norwich.

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  12. A lovely post Val, I like February too. In a few months we will be travelling to Canada to meet our new grandson; this will be the highlight of 2013! You will have a wonderful time in England. Maybe you will buy the new wardrobe there? Look forward to hearing about it. Happy weekend, love P. xx

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    1. Dear Patricia,
      How wonderful, that you will be going to Canada to see your new little grandson.
      I can imagine you cant wait.
      I am so looking forward to england..
      Thank you for your kind comments.

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  13. It looks that in February you have so many plans to do ! I am glad for this ! May be this month bring happy feeling with these celebrate and the small welcoming of spring which seems in your
    land !And how exiting to prepare for your trip to England ! I shall send you my positive thoughts and our sunny days !
    Olympia

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    1. I have my plan to go to England. I am looking forward to that Olympia.
      Thanks for your kind comments.
      Its cold here.

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  14. Have a wonderful holiday my friend
    I am sure you will enjoy every minute.

    Lovely post.
    I like you think that the blouse in your photo is gorgeous
    and I must buy some new clothes too!

    Have a good weekend. You will probably be very busy
    washing and ironing and packing over the next few days.
    Happy times

    x Fiona

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    1. Thank you for passing by Fiona.
      Its always nice to fill our wardrobe with some new clothes.
      wishing you a good weekend too.
      I will be travelling light.

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  15. Hello dear Val!

    How great the weather gets milder! Only ten days to go wow...
    Still no plans for holidays here but in a couple of weeks is "winter break" here and the shcools are cloesed so we'll find something fun ; )

    lots of love from the cold cold north

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    1. Hello Demie,
      the weather is much better, but all of a sudden its cold again..
      Yes, looking forward to my winter break..
      Its carnival week here .. but i will be away.
      thanks for your lovely greetings ...brrrrr cold where you are..
      xx

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  16. Hi Val you know what that they say time flies when you are having fun !!! Happy February to you . Wishing you a blessed month ahead .

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  17. Yes, Shell.. time flies by.
    Its turned cold again here.
    wishing you a happy week
    val

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  18. Hi Val, thank you for your comments to me. I can remember you were one of my first followers outside of a few in my family. It certainly has flown by and here it is February again. It is like summer here today with warm sunshine. We need rain badly and now they say we might not even get any snow..Oh, No!! Oh Well. You must be getting excited for your trip. Get a lot of pretty new clothes AND a new hair style. That will start your vacation off just perfectly..Happy Sunday dear friend..Judy

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  19. Oh Yes Val, I have plans to fly this summer. Haven't flown in a long time. It sounds like February is a busy month for you. I have been wanting to check out the spring designs too. I am in need of some new clothes. I always delight in seeing your horses, and can't wait to see your lovely roses. Have a great week coming up, Val.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  20. It's hard to imagine that February is nearly over, Val! I hope you had a safe flight and enjoyed your time away, painting. The path that Pete has been building for you is so beautiful!

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