Eternal Refuge

I suppose like most people I have been horrified by the images from around LA - having a close friend living there made it all the more personal, even though I am thousands of miles away.

So much destruction - so much loss.

Some years ago I has a burst pipe in my loft and had quiet a bit of damage, but was so thankful that I didn't lose any personal items.

All I can think of are things like Mum & Dad's wedding photos, my Granddad's medals, etc. etc ... Those things are irreplaceable. A TV is not. So yes, a lot of loss, that can never be replaced!

As it's Monday, I have my A to Z photo(s) ... I missed last week - so -


Week 2 – Jan 5 B is for BOWL
Over 40 years ago, on my 21st, friends from college bought me this bowl, and a few years later when I got my house it was put in use ... and has been ever since -


Week 3 – Jan 12 C is for CALM
Back in 1981 I went, with the family, to Italy for the first time, and we spent about 10 days in Sorrento. I bought this marquetry image of the bay of Naples, showing a very calm image ... and a calm Vesuvius in the background -



On top of these photos, I have also taken last week's image for photo_scavenger, with a prompt of "chair" ....
This rocking chair has always been in my life. Dad stripped the wood, and varnished it 40ish year ago (I know historians would not be happy) ... Mum re-caned the back of it, and made a tapestry seat. And, Primrose was Mum's ... and is now 100+ years old, as it was second hand when she received it as a young child. The dress she is wearing was actually one of Mum's when she was a baby.




I worked on Saturday, again.

Yesterday I had a nice lazy day ... although an early start as I went to a diffenert Church to normal (for a few reasons), and it was early. But it was a nice day overall ... just reading, chatting to a friend on the phoe, and generally being lazy!

I worked again this morning, and now here this afternoon ... so ...







11. How good are you at creating routines for housework? Do you have specific days for doing household tasks?
No
Mum used to have specific days for specific tasks, and even over Christmas it was only the 25th itself that lost its scheduled job. (Well, and if New Year's Day was a Monday Mum wouldn't do the washing!!)

12. In 1966 Adam West debuted in TV’s Batman. Do you have a favourite actor who has taken on the Batman role on TV or in film?
Sad to say, I love that series.

But, there again, Val Kilmer made a lovely Batman, in Batman Forever!

13. What’s the weather like where you live today? Is it typical for your area at this time of year?
Cold and greay ... overcast. But, at least it's dry.







Right, let's get this posted x

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Not as much fun as yesterday ... no ice-cream this time, but I had cake!

I picked up Claire this morning and we went to the garden centre again.  Yes, Claire did some shopping again, but at least this time we had time for tea & cakes.

In a moment I am back into work ... so ...




15 – Nature Photography Day: Have you ever enjoyed a photo of a flower? Or a close up of a bee landing on the entrance to its hive? Have you taken any photos of nature that you're particularly proud of? Care to share it with us?
I love taking photos of flowers , and as I have just posted I take photos of mountains, as well. I think one of my favourite nature photos is this one of Mt St Helens in USA (and I actually use it on my Facebook banner), and another is the rose that is also on my Facebook as my picture






Right, will catch up tomorrow x

These are for Challenge 175 at moviefilmstills  and the prompt os a "free for all".  It's hard to decide what to do!

So I have made 5 icons from the film "Some Like It Hot" ... it was my Dad's favourite film, and one I love.  When I was in California I went to the Coronado Hotel (and used the loo!!)  So lots of fun memories as I made these

                     

Enjoy!

I have done this in the past, but had to snag from bubblesbrnaid and will admit that a couple of the States I literally have only been in for a short time on the way to to somewhere

This is from 3 trips 1989, 1994 and 2017 ... and I aim to return!!


Create Your Own Visited States Map

... Just got back from Bonnie Scotland ... exhausted, both from a super week, but also a 14 hour overnight coch trip.  So I won't be catching up with you all (sorry), but have got to get myself "sort of" organised!! Especially as I am working om Saturday.

Anyway, a super trip, that I really enjoyed.

Jiffy is asleep behind me - he loves his new holiday home, and actually last weekend he "did" Glastonbury.  The family decided they were going to have an open house and party the weekend away, and although it was for Glastonbury, I think Jiffy turned out to be the star attraction!

Anyway, as today is the 4th, I do have to wish all you Colonials the happiest of days, and hope that you have managed to cope for another year without us!!!

... or is it "Tie Spike to a chair, and make a bear" Day

Anyway, whichever one, I hope that those who celebrate have a lovely day with family and friends .... and here is a picture of Plymouth Rock, to remind us where this all started from.

I am back - and to say that the last month was amazing is such an understatement.  Brilliant, fantastic .... etc, etc.

I still am not up to date with my holiday blog, but am getting there.  For those who didn't follow it, but want to have a look, the first post is here .... it will save me having to import my photos. However, as I took over 3,500, if anyone wants to see more of anything, they only have to ask.

Hope you all had a good month - sorry I missed birthdays etc, but was staying off-line as much as I could so people who know me wouldn't realise my house was empty.

Did I miss any vital news, if so let me know ... otherwise, it will be a day or 2 before I am fully organised, then ... watch out!

With so much said (and done) yesterday, I have one random question.

It has been noted that the Bible that was used yesterday was one given to the President by his grandma.  However, my question is ....

What is in the box under it?  The Bible is on a red box.  In the photos of President Obama, Michelle held the Bible in her hands, however Melania is holding (in gloves) a red box, with the Bible on top.

I know in the whole scheme of world plans it's not important ... I'm just nosy!!

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Hope that all you Colonials are having a special day today ... a day spent with those you love.

God Bless you
*hugs*

Haven't had much LJ time as I had a couple of busy shifts, Bible Study and Toni popped over for an hour - so all good in my life, but means I haven't been LJing.

Hoping all is well with my friends - I heard today on the radio that there has been loss of life, as well as property.

So am praying that you are all safe.