Weeks 45 and 46, more and more LOVE

 

After this week, it's only 6 more weeks to the end of the year. I set myself the challenge of posting a whole year of LOVE on a weekly basis, and it's almost complete. Next year I'll go back to random posting, as so often, when I set myself a challenge, I get fed up before it's completed. I'm quite pleased that it hasn't happened on this occasion - yet.

The last couple of weeks have been LOVELY, I made a trip back to Surrey to visit FO, CH and GDs 2 & 4. Up until now GD4 has declined hugs, this time she didn't, I was so touched that I think my eyes leaked a bit. 

CH and I took a walk in the Surrey Hills, circa Ranmore Common and Denbies vineyard. LOVELY views from up there.

 

I was there over Bonfire night, LOVED to see that at 12 and 10 the girls are still playful enough to enjoy sparklers.

 

On this visit I drove up instead of taking the train, which gave me the opportunity to see a LOVELY friend, Nikki-Marianna, we haven't seen each other since before lockdown, when we both lived in Hampshire. We are both members The Silver Tent, a fabulous group of Wild Wonderful Women with Wisdom Worth Sharing, which is how we met in the first place. (If you would like to join this amazing group of over 50s women, please message me for more details).

 

The oldest of my LOVELY GDs (whom I didn't see on this trip) recently celebrated her 15th birthday, Happy Birthday GD1

And in other news, GM and our neighbour, Richard, have made a start on cutting back the very unkempt and light-robbing, overhanging cypress trees behind our joint properties. I have been concerned about the loss of light in the Yarden for the past couple of years, and since the owner of them has refused to assist, we are doing what we can from our side. It's not pretty, but will soon grow again, I have thanked the tree for its shelter, and the highest point, where Mr Robin sits and sings to me, will not be affected.

Have you been spreading the LOVE? The world needs it now, more than ever. 

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, there is no room for hate, we are all one manKIND and womanKIND.

Do not let bullies win, instead show them there is a better way. It's called LOVE. 

Week 44, still spreading LOVE

 I always make a point of joining in with Eileen's monthly challenges, the October challenge was "Patterns" , and I included a picture of a knitting pattern that I LOVE so much I've used it three times, although I admit that I haven't actually attempted the original in its three colour version, and with the second and third use, I only referred to it for stitch numbers and dimensions. Here are my three versions

 

As this week crossed over from one month to the next, results of the two other monthly challenges that I LOVE are here : 

 

I have been away for a few days, and photos from my trip will be shown next week, however I did LOVE that, at long last, after several failed attempts, I met up with a friend I haven't seen since before lock-down, my LOVELY Silver Sister Nikki-Marianna 

 

It's still vitally important that we continue to send out ripples of influence to shift the global culture to one of LOVE, please join me. LOVE will heal everything, spread it wherever and whenever you can. Thank you.  

Week 43, LOVE continues to shine

 

 

Half term holiday week meant lots of GD time, a LOVELY day out at Butterfly World, near Swindon

 I bought new slippers, I LOVE that they are so cosy and warm

 

I belong to an International group of over 50s women, called The Silver Tent (message me if you would like to join us), from where I have made some really LOVELY friendships. Sundy came down from Yorkshire to stay for a couple of days. I LOVE to show off the wonderful county of Wildshire where I live, and having always wanted to visit Castle Combe, that's where I took her.

It was a great day out, so much fun and laughter, and LOVE.

What the world needs now, more than ever, is LOVE. Spread LOVE whenever you can, and always, always be kind, both to yourself and to everyone you meet.  

 

October Photo Challenge : Patterns

I didn't have to venture too far to complete this month's subject for Eileen's photo hunt, all these photos were taken indoors or outdoors at home.

 I do LOVE a good photo hunt. What's the subject for November, please Eileen?

 

 

Week 42 LOVE

 

Some of the greatest LOVES of my life are my granddaughters, who range in age from almost 15 to 2 1/2.

GD7 has just celebrated her 5th birthday, it was a LOVELY day. This is her with Snow White

Her cousin, GD5, loves to get into the frame

 

Her mum, my DiL, ES, made this magnificent castle cake. It was LOVELY, and delicious.

My Brussells sprout plants are doing well, although as yet, no sprouts are showing, it would be so LOVELY if we could have some with our festive December meal, fingers crossed.

 I have now finished this blanket, it will live in my car, I LOVE that it is so warm and bright.

 Another group of my greatest LOVES are my sons, here are the youngest pair GT & GO

 

Are you spreading the LOVE? It gets daily ever more important that LOVE overcomes hate in our world. Let's keep on spreading the ripples of influence to bring about a global culture of LOVE.