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Sunday, January 1, 2012

A New Year

May you always be blessed
with walls for the wind,
a roof for the rain, and
a warm cup of tea by the fire.
With laughter to cheer you,
those you love near you,
and all that your heart might desire.
an Irish blessing

Wishing you all the best in the year ahead,
no matter where the road may take you in 2012!
Love and prayers to all for a wonderful new year!
♥
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113 comments:

  1. happygirlDecember 31, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I hope your new year is blessed as well. Lovely Irish blessing. Gorgeous pic.

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  2. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    thanks, happygirl ~ happy new year to you!

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  3. YujiDecember 31, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Wishing you much happiness in the new year, Betsy!

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  4. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    You, too, Yuji!~ Hope your year is full of miracles! :)

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  5. HelenDecember 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Dear Betsy ... hoping 2012 is the best year EVER!

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  6. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Oh, me too, Helen! And I wish the same for you, dear!~

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  7. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I know this Blessing is beauty:)

    Betsy "may you always be blessed with walls of the wind, a roof for the rain and a warm cup of COFFE by the fire"

    Happy New Year betsy, to you, and all your family and pets (lol)
    a big hug dear:)

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  8. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    haha...oh Gloria...I like your editing there. Yum to coffee. But I do drink a cup of tea sometimes in the evening. Happy New Year to you, too, dear. I hope it is a wonderful one for you!

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  9. RebeccaDecember 31, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I've never seen that blessing before. It's simple and beautiful! Happy new year Betsy! You are one of the "good" things that happened to me this past year!

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  10. The Silver FoxDecember 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Back atcha, doll.

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  11. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I take tea in the afternoon dear betsy, Happy New Year!

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  12. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Rebecca ~ that is so sweet and I feel the same way about you! :)

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  13. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Thanks, Silver. :)

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  14. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Betsy I have salmon too (lol)

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  15. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I was reading your menu ah dear Im so tired and sure you too hope the nest will be the best to you:)

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  16. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Gloria ~ so we were thinking alike today. Love salmon...it's one of my favorites...grilled with lots of garlic and dill. Yum. :)

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  17. ChristineDecember 31, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you will be doing in the coming year. You have brought me laughs, tears and some really good reading.
    Happy New Year - Cheers!

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  18. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Only mine is will with little potatoes, and for dessert what you have?

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  19. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks Christine...you are such a special personl ...love you!

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  20. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Gloria ~ Dessert? I haven't had any yet!~ a still have a few kinds of Christmas cookies in the freezer. Did you have dessert?

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  21. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Yes I have a mango Ice cream (with splenda you know) we almost dont have treats for Christmas(lol)

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  22. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Mango icecream? Oh yum...I've never had it. Sounds wonderful! But here, it's cold..I'd really need some hot tea to warm up after eating that! :)

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  23. RebeccaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Are you staying up to see the new year in Betsy?

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  24. Terri SmithDecember 31, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Visiting By Way Of "Brickstreet Bungalow". Just Had To Tell You How Wonderful I Thought The Irish Blessing Was. Peach & Joy Be With You Throughout The coming New Year! P.S. I Enjoyed My Visit So Much Till I've Decided To Join You As A Follower! :))

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  25. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oh Rebecca I love to talk with a friend like Betsy in a hard day:)
    Happy new year to you

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  26. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    By girls I have to work still:)
    Blessings

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  27. RebeccaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Gloria~happy new year to you too! She IS pretty great isn't she?

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  28. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Rebecca ~ oh, sure...we watch the ball drop in NYC. We usually stay home...hermits that we are. ha. It's the most dangerous night of the year to be out on the roads, too...not our thing, really. Do you guys stay up?

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  29. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    absolutely Rebecca why you believe dear I come all days (lol)

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  30. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Terri ~ well, any friend of Tanna is a friend of mine! thanks for commenting so I know you were here!

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  31. jennyfrecklesDecember 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    A lovely Irish blessing, thank you. I hope 2012 is a good year for you too Betsy, full of contentment. I look forward to another year of friendship through our blogs. xx

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  32. AnonymousDecember 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Happy New Year Betsy, to you and your beautriful family, thats a lovely blessing,

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  33. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Im worry Betsy for first time the kids go to a party after the New year, is near, but you know:)

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  34. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Bye, Gloria.....have a nice night!

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  35. RebeccaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    No, hubby and I are homebodies too. We don't even stay up most years. :)

    This year I definately won't--the baby rarely sleeps past 6:30am. :(

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  36. Gloria BakerDecember 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    By Betsy and rebecca have a good night dears:)

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  37. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    jenny ~ you sweet thing...I'm so glad to know you. yes, let's hope 2012 is good for all of us!

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  38. RebeccaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I gotta go put jammies on the munchkins. Bye Gloria, and Betsy!

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  39. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    You, too, laurie!~ looking forward to another year of your beautiful art!

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  40. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Gloria ~ oh, hope they have fun!!! Happy New Year! We'll talk tomorrow...

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  41. A Lady's LifeDecember 31, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    thank you and same to you and your family:)

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  42. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Rebecca ~ no, I wouldn't if I had to get up that early. We didn't stay up when our boys were tiny either...

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  43. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    night, rebecca!

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  44. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    goodnight moon...

    lol...

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  45. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    happy new year, lady! :)

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  46. Blondie's JournalDecember 31, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Have a wonderful happy and healthy New Year, Betsy, and the same to your lovely family!

    XO,
    Jane

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  47. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you, Jane! Hope you're feeling better, too! No fun being sick on the holidays!

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  48. Brian MillerDecember 31, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    i will take that blessing and send it right back...smiles...in cleveland! will be waving to you! smiles...

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  49. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Brian ~ great...would love to share that blessing with you. I'll wave back! :)

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  50. MarthaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  51. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Happy New Year, Martha! I hope 2012 is better than 2011 was! :)

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  52. Pat HattDecember 31, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow a tad late to your show today
    But I will still have my say
    Happy New Year to you as well
    Hopefully things will never go to...the time axis HA!
    A little bit of rhyme was detected there too
    Hopefully 2012 is a great year for you
    And you can keep the tea
    None for me haha

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  53. WandaDecember 31, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Just adore that snow scene, as it looks just like the path that takes us to the cabin at Lake Tahoe in the winter!!

    Wishing you and your 5 men a wonderful New Year. Your Irish Blessing says it all...

    Happy New Year.

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  54. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Pat ~
    happy 2012 to you, too!
    You get to celebrate an hour earlier than we do!
    yes, you can change that line to apple juice
    and give the tea to a moose.
    ha.

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  55. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    happy new year, wanda! ...and much love.

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  56. Pat HattDecember 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Isn't the time zones grand
    I'll be in bed when yours is at hand..haha

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  57. The BugDecember 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Happy new year Mrs. Doolittle!

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  58. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Happy New Year, Bug! I seemed to have lost you in recent weeks! I need to put you on my sidebar so that doesn't happen again! :)

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  59. Betsy BrockDecember 31, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks Mary...and happy new year to you! :)

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  60. sprinklesJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Happy New Year!

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  61. steviewrenJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Happy New Year to you and everyone in your household, Betsy! I hope 2012 will be a great year for you.

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  62. BragonDornJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful poem! Happy 2012 :)

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  63. Old KittyJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Happy happy New Year to you and your adorable family and clutch of kitties and rabbits and all creatures who find a lovely home with you! Yay! take care
    x

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  64. Janelle GoodwinJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Lovely quote from such a lovely person. Happy New Year to you, Betsy!

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  65. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Stevie and Sprinkles ~ happy new year to you two, too! :)

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  66. MrsupoleJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Betsy,

    I just want to wish you and your five men Happy New Year.

    Thank you so much for the Irish blessing, it is wonderful.

    And may this year be better than the last, may you rest a little more, and may you find oh so many treasures.

    God bless.

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  67. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    thanks, Bragondorn...and thanks for visiting!

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  68. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Old Kitty and Janelle ~ happy new year! Hope you two have a wonderful 2012!

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  69. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks, Mrs.U...I wish a weonderful year to you, too! :) And maybe a few clouds in the sky for a beautiful sunset! :)

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  70. happeningswithLanaJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Happy New Betsy to you and your men!

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  71. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Lana ~ happy new year to you and your family, too! :)

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  72. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Hi Betsy how you wake up?:)

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  73. Anita JohnsonJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    We woke to a snow storm on this beautiful New Years Day...no church for us, but blessed by friends I've made through blogging. Happy New Year!

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  74. Anita JohnsonJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:09 AM

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  75. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Morning, Gloria ~ I woke up happy and rested. How about you? Kids still asleep? ha.

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  76. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Anita ~ oh, beautiful snow! I want some! Enjoy a quiet morning at home!

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  77. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Yes Betsy they arrive at 8:AM and they sleep now of course, and I m so tired really I would come back to bed:)
    But I have to make lunch:)

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  78. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I have some salmon still and can add something and salads, (I see your dinner: nice) and still we a have a bit of Mango Ice cream

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  79. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Gloria ~ well, at least the house is quiet while they sleep. Your salad sounds yummy. :) I got a panini maker for Christmas, so I think I'll try some brunch type sandwiches.

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  80. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    nice Betsy, I would like make sandwichs and by ha,ha, Im so lazy today, but is true the house is quiet but my Mom get up early (lol) but is OK, almost I sleep here in the computer, ha,ha:)

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  81. SueannJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Happy New Year dear friend
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  82. Eddie BluelightsJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Happy New Year, Betsy.

    So pleased to have 'met' you in BlogLand ~ Eddie

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  83. UnknownJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Hello, I'm Irish and saw the blessing on your page. Here's one in my native Gaeilge

    Go raibh tú daibhir i mí-áidh
    Agus saibhir i mbeannachtaí
    Go mall ag déanamh namhaid, go luath a déanamh carad,
    Ach saibhir nó daibhir, go mall nógo luath,
    Nach raibh ach áthas agat
    Ón lá seo amach.

    May God go with you on this New Years day.

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  84. Susan Flett SwiderskiJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    A very happy new year to you and your whole wonderful family.

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  85. MarthaJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    love the photo! and the Irish proverb... May you and your family experience the same blessings in 2012 and always!

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  86. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Thank you, Anne! Happy New Year to you!

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  87. BainoJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Same to you Betsy. All the hoo har is over now and the new year upon us. Hoping it's a healthy and happy one for you and yours.

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  88. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Happy New Year, Baino! I hope your year is super! :)

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  89. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    wonderful picture I could look at it all the time ... especially with the rainy windy weather we have got here ... a very happy New Year Betsy!!!

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  90. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Happy New Year, Birdie! You know, I love this photo, too! I think it will have to become a header photo soon. :) We're having windy rainy weather today, too!

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  91. Tracy JoJanuary 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Happy New Year, Betsy!

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  92. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Happy New Year, Tracey Jo! xo

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  93. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Getting some snow down there Betsy?

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  94. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    aah Rebecca I would like some snow here!! but we had a hot day, 34°:(
    I love the cold of winter:)

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  95. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Gloria~Is that Celcius?

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  96. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    yes sorry is celsius I forget you use the other, is really hot dear

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  97. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Oh my that is hard to imagine.

    It's 30 degrees Farenheit here,
    and snowing these huge flakes and very windy. :)

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  98. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Enjoy rebecca:) Is a crazy world didn't?
    Well we will be in winter you will be in summer!!

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  99. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    What is your winter like?

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  100. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    here is really cold in winter and sometimes we have snow in some parts, love rain, sometimes we have rain too, we have mountains with aloy of snow inwinter!

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  101. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Betsy 100 (lol)

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  102. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Hey, are you guys having a party without me? :)

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  103. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    As long as I don't have to drive the car in it I don't mind the snow. I would miss it.

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  104. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Rebecca ~ no snow, but a little bit of everything else!

    Gloria...wow...hot there! You need icecream! We need hot coffee! ha.

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  105. RebeccaJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Yeah Betsy, your blog is a meeting place for all these nice people. :)

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  106. Betsy BrockJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    I love snow, too! And if you live in Ohio or Michigan, you are used to it!

    ok...I've posted new...come up and join me! :)

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  107. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Ah Betsy, sorry, we missed you dear, here is hot, I was swim in the pool so late and the water was warm:(

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  108. Gloria BakerJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    OK I go:)

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  109. MarieElizabethJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    What a gorgeous photo and lovely verse. Happy 2012!

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  110. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    That's a lovely blessing. I wish you and yours health, peace and happiness this 2012. Claire x

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  111. Bruno LalibertéJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Happy New Year to one and all!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  112. justinJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Truly wonderful photo and verse, Betsy ... awe-inspiring.

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  113. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful! This poem has been a favorite and on my refrigerator for years.

    A very Happy & Healthy 2012 to you and your five men!

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