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Monday 28 October 2013

Happy Blue Monday...weekend away

When the day starts off like this then you know it's going to be a special day! 
We've been away for the weekend...and yes I know I didn't tell you, but it was rather a sudden decision, so I hope you'll forgive me. 
We nipped across the boarder down into England to see family and friends.
The drive down (which takes 6 hours) is a fantastic reminder of why we love the UK. 
We've done this journey for many years, but there's always something new to see.
Every season has it's own display and this autumn was a real treat indeed. 
The trees have only just put on their autumn colours and everything has a Midas touch about it...gold everywhere. 
We're certainly rich in spectacular scenery here.  
As we stopped for the obligatory bathroom break, we suddenly became aware of a gazillion birds take off into the air from the nearby fields. 
Then as they came nearer it became quite clear that they were geese and very excited to be on their way! 

I couldn't possibly guess just how many there were, but they kept flying over for about five minutes. We just stood in wonder.
It was a fantastic sight. 
It's an indication that winter will be coming to call soon.
But that will be for another day...we're off to have fun with family! 
And that's just what we did...we had so much fun and we were spoilt wonderfully.
I spent quality time with my sister and I'm not going to divulge too much information here but I don't think I've laughed so much for months! 
So much so that at times we needed to hang on to furniture or anything that was nearby for support and at one point I was concerned that my lunch might revisit.
It really is good medicine but care should be taken in and only given in reasonable doses!

So I'll show you that although it was a mad frantic weekend crammed to the gunnels with activities there were brief calm times too.
This was one of those times just sitting watching and appreciating my nephews fish tank. 
I find it mesmerizing.
This is just one small part of it and I have a great video which I'll try to post once I find some suitable music to accompany it. 
Because it's Monday and this is such a gorgeous blue I'm linking up with Sally and her Blue Monday gang. Why don't you pop across and check out the blogs from all over the world...it really is a treat.
I think I need another few sessions staring into the fish tank to recover from the weekend but that's not going to happen.
The builders in and as usual there's masses to do so I must get a wriggle on.

I'll leave you with the sun going down on yet another special weekend.
I hope you had a great weekend too.
What did you get up to? 
Anything exciting or just relaxing to recharge the batteries? 
Or maybe you're in middle of the Halloween preparations? 
I'd love to hear all about it...so don't be shy https://secure.quebles.com/content/hotmail/emoticons/1511763.gif 
Let's have a natter...I'll pop the kettle on!
Happy Blue Monday to you all. 
Smiling Sally

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46 comments:

  1. A marvellous start to the day, indeed. Great image.

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    1. I had to stop and pull over onto the side of the road to capture the moment.
      Nature at it's best ;D

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  2. What a nice trip you had. I can see that you had many gorgeous blue skies to view. I'm sure your sister enjoyed the visit as much as you.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday, Nessie.

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    1. Hello Sally,
      It was a fantastic trip...but unfortunately all too short.
      We tend to spoil each other when we do get-together, which is wonderful.
      We always have a giggle and the years just melt away ;D

      I'm happy to share and thanks for hosting such a great idea.
      Happy Blue Monday to you too
      xoxo

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  3. what a wonderful weekend, you sound so happy, beautiful photos!

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    1. Hi there,
      It was a wonderful weekend thanks Laurie and something that I hope we'll repeat regularly now that we live nearer each other.
      Six hours is nothing to when we were in Australia is it?

      It's great to see you by the way.
      Thanks for popping over...I'll visit you soon.
      Take care
      xoxo

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  4. I had a tiring but nice weekend trip too. Love your wonderful shots.

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    1. These kinds of weekend can take their toll can't they?
      I don't think I'll be awake for long tonight, although I had hoped to visit you and everyone else in the Blue Monday gang ;D

      Have a great week and thanks for stopping by xoxo

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  5. Lovely photography and the geese are amazing ~ Great shots for HBM ~ Glad you had a good weekend ~ Happy Week ~ carol, xx

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment Carol...it's great to hear you liked the photos.
      I hope you have a happy week too ;D
      xoxo

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  6. Great pictures. The geese remind me of Kansas, dad is always trying to scare them from his wheat crop. Blessings, Debbie

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    1. Ahh...I feel for your Dad if he has to try to keep that many off his wheat crop.
      I can imagine what devastation they might leave in their wake!
      Blessings to you too Debbie
      Have a great week xoxo

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  7. The geese were probably looking down at you lot on the motorway and saying to each other "Just look at all those humans heading South for the Winter"! :) Glad you had such an enjoyable time with your family. My (only) brother lives just down the street from me - literally about 200 metres - so a family meeting doesn't require too much migration.

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    1. I think you might be right there Mark...the geese did sound like they were laughing!
      I can't imagine only living 200 metres away from either my sister or brother. I feel we're pretty close now after being 12,000 miles apart.
      A six hour drive is very do-able and we didn't need passports either ;D

      Have a great week and thanks for stopping by :D

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  8. The patterns in the sky of the migrating birds are so beautiful to me. I can stare at them for hours! The underwater photos are stunning. Have started posting on my wordpress blog (even though my blogspot blog still will be visitble for some time). Just in case you don't have my address It is an http:// of course. Jeannettestgermain(dot)wordpress(dot)com I did it this way so it's didn't become a link within a link, which gives problems for some blogs. Have a great week - hope the storm in Eur. has finished raging, and you and yours are okay.

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    1. We did stand and stare but got quite a few funny looks ourselves. I just have to stop and appreciate nature and can't understand people who just don't get it!
      I've nipped over to your blog and left a comment, so hopefully it will work.
      Good luck with settling into your new home on Wordpress ;D

      We didn't feel the full brunt of the storm up here in Scotland, but the wind has been strong today and it's very fresh. Thankfully the sun's accompanying it too, so it's bright!
      Have a great week xoxo

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  9. Guess I have to put in my comment again, since my new bloghome is on wordpress! I love the pattern the migrating birds make in the sky! And you underwater pics are stunning! Have a great week, and hope the storm in W-Eur. has finished raging!

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    1. Well not sure why you needed to put it your comment in again because it came through okay...but it's always nice to see you no matter how many times you visit ;D
      I've got a great little video of the fish but need to put some music to it...so it's an ongoing project.
      Have a great week and hopefully you'll feel at home in Wordpress soon xoxo

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  10. A good visit with family is the best medicine. So is laughter. I would love to drive to the UK for the weekend but we would have to cross the big pond first. Smile.

    The geese must have been awesome. Winter is on it's way but I too am enjoying our fall weather so much. I can wait.

    Your photos are wonderful and I too love to watch a fish tank. Pretty blue to share.
    xo, Jeanne

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    1. Well if that's the case Jeanne...I'm all medicated up, fit and raring to go!!! ;D
      Oh don't let the pond put you off...just let me know when you set off and I'll pop the kettle on.
      I certainly don't want to rush into winter...in fact I'm hanging on by my finger nails to autumn. The wind is really cold today but the sun's still shining.
      I just hope it's not going to bring snow...well not yet anyway :(
      I couldn't resist that blue either.
      Thanks for calling and I'll pop over the pond as soon as I can ;D
      xoxo

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  11. Sounds like a lovely weekend was had by all. What a fab fish tank. I had one years ago and always found it to be very relaxing to watch. :) Wonderful pics as usual. Do you use a point and shoot digital camera or one of those set the aperture and shutter types?

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    1. Hi Nan,
      It was a fantastic weekend. We'll probably be doing it regularly if there's room in the Inn ;D
      I used to have a fish bowl when I was little and my fish lasted for years. Well, I think they did unless my parents kept replacing them :$
      Now there's a thought!

      I use different cameras but hope to have a super duper one if Santa thinks I've been good enough. I'm trying my best anyway :D

      Have a great week and I'll see you soon xoxo

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  12. Sounds like you had a great time. Nothing like a good visit with family. It must have been breathtaking to watch those geese.

    Darla

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    1. There was lots I could have written about, but I was aware of the time and didn't want to miss entering Blue Monday. It really was a fabulous weekend and I think we managed to see virtually everyone ;D
      I've been watching the geese for weeks as they've flown over our house, but I've never seen so many in one flock! They just kept coming.

      Have a wonderful week Darla xoxo

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  13. Beautiful pictures. You made me smile big time just talking about the good time you had with your sister! You sure have traveled a lot and seen so many gorgeous sights.
    Sandy

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    1. Oh Sandy...you should have heard the laughter.
      Now that would have made you more than smile. You'd have been laughing with us :D
      It's so infectious isn't it?
      Everyone around us was chuckling too.

      I hope to scan my old photos one day and use them in posts because I have some great ones from our travels...but that's for another day perhaps? ;D

      Thanks for popping over...have a great week and I'll see you again soon.
      xoxo

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  14. Gorgeous photos...Love the geese...you sound as though you have had a fantastic weekend with your sister..lots of laughter... the fish tank is amazing love the blue....Hugs May x x x

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    1. It was a really good weekend for lots of reasons May,
      It's brilliant to just nip down to visit after being away for so many years.
      No hassle, passports or airports involved.
      We were also lucky with traffic and the weather ;D

      I loved the fish tank and would possibly like one too, although I hear it's lots of work and I really don't need anything else adding to my list!
      I'll just enjoy it when I visit...well that's if I'm invited back :D

      Have a wonderful week whatever you have on your plan. I hope the storm didn't cause you any trouble.
      Take care and thanks for popping over xoxo

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    1. So much so they just made me stop in my tracks to capture them Gerald ;D
      Thanks for stopping by...I really appreciate your time.
      Have a great week :D

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  16. Geese and sunsets! A wonderful sight! Thank you for sharing with Blue Monday! what a fun trip you took! Enjoy the week.

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    1. It was my pleasure to share with you. I did have a great weekend and hope to repeat it later if there's any room at the Inn! ;D

      I hope your week is going well and that the weekend is even better.

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  17. Wonderful colors in these photos, beautiful creations!

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    1. Thank you so much Leovi,
      It's great to have you visit my place.
      Have a great week with lots of creativity ;D

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  18. There are big flocks of Canadian geese that come to lakes and fields here, and fly overhead in fall, they haven't appeared yet. The golden sunset is spectacular, and the aquarium looks amazing, so many interesting marine animals. I've always loved marine aquariums but they seem intimidating for keeping at home.

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    1. Hi Hannah,
      The geese flying over is a spectacular sight that always stops me in my tracks.
      The aquarium belongs to my nephew and although it sounds like it can have it's trials and tribulations I think it is worth it!
      I've filmed a little video which shows all of the fish and coral which looks great. I've just got to find a suitable piece of music to accompany it. Then I'll post it for everyone to see. ;D
      I hope your weekend is going well and I apologise for the delay in my reply :D

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  19. Such gorgeous photos, you sure have moved to a beautiful place. You can send those geese to my place, I'd love to have them all visit. Might have to buy a bit more bread though. That fish tank is amazing, just a tad more interesting than the mad gold fish we have. Glad you enjoyed your weekend with family. Still going mad here, will write soon.
    Luv Von

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    1. Well I must be mad too...because I've just found your comment amongst others that I've missed. Sorry for the delay in my reply but then you're so busy you'll not notice hehe ;D

      I've had a word and the geese are on their way so get that extra loaf!
      I'll pop over too as soon as I can.
      Toodleloo for now
      xoxo

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  20. 10,000 birds migrating, 9 fish a swimming, 8 humans laughing and... four turtle dove, 3 french hens.... I'm wrapping up Christmas presses here so have got christmas songs in my head just in case you think I have gone bananas!! Somehow your wonderful post and photos made me think of the 10 days of christmas carol.
    But the good news is that not only do you no longer need a passport to visit the relies, you also don't need to worry about missing the last date for posting for weeks!!
    Glad you got back safely as that was one mighty horrible storm to hit the UK just after the weekend.
    Wrenx

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    1. I think someone's been nipping the sherry by the sound of it Wren ;D
      You are organised if you're wrapping pressies already....you'll have me in a panic.

      As to the last date for posting...nothing changes. I've missed relations birthdays already as I used to before when living in Melbourne, but now I can't get away with the fact that it's such a long way to go and that's why it's late. I'll have to come up with something else, or I really must get organised and look at the beginning of each month to see who's needing post!
      Sorry it's taken me so long to reply to your lovely singing...but I've only just found that I'd missed quite a few comments on this post.

      I see your weather's warmed up nicely so enjoy and don't worry about me here in 0 degrees! :(
      xoxo

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  21. It's so nice to get away and break the routine....and see wonderful sights! I have never seen so many geese at one time...EVER! We saw a few on our trip but nothing like this! We are in the mountains of NC for a couple of weeks enjoying the Fall color! Have a good week! Hope you'll visit again soon! Hugs!

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    1. I don't think I've ever seen that many geese in one go either.
      I'm so late with my reply to your lovely comment that you will be back from your mountain trip. It sounds wonderful...all the Fall palette. It never ceases to amaze me just how beautiful it can be.

      I hope your week is going well and the coming weekend even better!
      xoxo

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  22. Hi Nessie

    It sounds like you had a very ice time away! Your photos are beautiful. I loved the sky full of migrating geese and the wonderful sun shots!

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    1. Hi Pat,
      Sorry for the delay in my reply to your lovely comment but it's been pretty manic here over the last week or so.
      I could do with another weekend away! ;D

      Thanks for popping by...and I hope your week isn't as busy as mine.
      xoxo

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  23. I love the under the sea photos with the corals. Thanks for wishing me well for my exams. I'm w my beau now and will share a photo of us together in my blog :)

    Weekend is here soon and I wish you another enjoyable one!

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    1. Ahh...I bet you are very happy now that you have your beau with you.
      I apologise for being so late with my reply but things have been a little crazy here over for the last few days.
      I'm wondering if you've possibly finished your exams by now. If so I hope they went well. It's time for you to relax and enjoy yourself now.
      Have a great week ;D

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