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      Sunlit days and sunlight hours

      29th March 

      I am still buried under my pile of clothes from sorting out the wardrobes and beginning the spring clean.  I am a slow worker and its hard to type from under a pile of clothes, but I'm trying so bare with me.

      Today is the last of Karen's Sunlit Sundays posts and I have enormously enjoyed being a part of this group.  Why is today the last post, because we have all survived the winter and for many spring has truly sprung and for others glimmer of hope is beginning to shine thorough.  What a winter it has been.  For me the best part about the thinking about Sunlit Sundays is how it makes you stop and ponder and appreciate the world around us, even when we are dropped in the darkness and dampness of winter.  Thank you to all those bloggers out in the interweb world for carrying me along this past winter.

      Todays sunlit post is reminiscing about the winter and the hope that I found within and thank yous to everyone who has commented, peaked in to my world and shared my moments.  I love your comments and love the positivity that comes with blogging.  We know life is not all roses and we all have demons to fight but blog hops such as this eases those difficult moments in life, so THANK YOU
       

       
      Despite deep winter, for the UK,
      we noticed the beauty around us


      To keep warm, I looked back at sunnier times


      It becomes cold and damp in the UK in the winter,
       but we do have stunningly glorious frosty days

      Log fires were a constant in our house to
      try to eradicate the dampness


      Eventually the frosts became less harsh
      and the flowers began to pop through

      We often have dramatic sky lines, so have remembered
      to look up during those winter months when all
      you want to do is bunk down


      Sunrises become a thing of beauty again

      Snowdrops cheered me up no end,
      despite still being cold, hope was beginning

      The sun started to come out to play, although
      not gloriously warm, just seeing her lifted the spirits

      Week end breaks and walking became a
      possibility again, although a good fire was needed
      on return to warm us from the brisk cold air

      The UK is stunning

      My daughter travelled to Kenya for voluntary work,
      we have much to be thankful

      Food always becomes a big
      focus for me in cold months
      The odd days gave us clear blue skies and the promise
      of a warm summer, but in typical fashion these are few
      and far between at this time of year

      Weekly cake baking has seen me
      through the winter


      And crochet classes have given Thursday evening a new happiness


      Sunlight streaming thorough
      on one of my crochet ladies work

      Yes, I can feel the beginning of warmth in the air and longer day light hours, bliss.
       
      Joining in for the last time this season with Karen On Sunlit Sundays  thank you so much for hosting and thank you ALL who take such time to comment, it means oh so much



      24 comments:

      1. Wow what a great collection of pictures and memories! It is wonderful now to have longer days of daylight and warmth. Enjoy your spring!

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        1. It surely is wonderful Liz. I was so eager for daylight savings that I thought it took place on Friday night, I was a day early. Have a wonderful spring yourself.

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      2. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every photo. I kept thinking, this is my favorite, as I scrolled down and then realized they are ALL my favorite! You must be so proud of your daughter. That is a sweet photo. I also love the kitty. So very nice to visit this afternoon. Mildred

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        1. What a wonderful thing to say Mildred. Thank you. I am incredibly proud if Ella and have actually written 3 Sunlit Sunday posts about her before, during and after experiences in Kenya. Pop over and see if you have time x

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      3. I wish that you never had any troubles to deal with, but I am glad that you have enjoyed these posts and joining in and that it has bought sunlight into your life. I hope that there will be lots more sunny times ahead this year for you! xx

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        1. Thank you Amy. I wish nothing but sunlight for you also x

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      4. Thanks for visiting my blog but I'm intregued as to where in the UK you got sno like that. Down here in deepest Oxfordshire we has just a dusting for a a day or so. I only saw snow again on Thursday on the Brecon Beacons. As for frost a few days but nothing serious. Would say it was a very mild winter Love the semnal cake, looks scrummy.

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        1. Hi Bill. We too are in Oxfordshire and we had this snow in early February. X

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      5. Hi Selma, this is a very thoughtful post. Although this is my first time visiting you, this post helps me feel as if I have visited you many times before. I am glad to meet you. Christa

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        1. Lovely to "meet" you to Christa. Thank you for commenting snd I hope you may pop back often. Happy spring days to you

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      6. Lovely pictures Selma ...the blanket your student made is beautiful you both must be proud! Have a lovely weekx

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        1. Her blanket is stunning, I agree. Have a good Easter Val x

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      7. How lovely! All your images are filled with warmth ... even those on frosty, winter days. :) Here's to warmer days and the real feel of Spring just around the corner. Best wishes, Tammy

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        1. Thank you Tammy. Sunlit posts are just that aren't they. Have a wonderful spring yourself. X

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      8. Your photos are stunning but I must say that the kitty with the sun shining from the roof top is gorgeous! Have a good evening x

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        1. You are so generous in your comments thank you. Have a great week x

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      9. A stunning series of photos, Selma!
        Like Mildred above, I was surprised by every new photo, each one more beautiful than the other.
        Thank you for sharing them & See you soon & Happy Easter! xx

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        1. Aww, Sara thank you so much. Have a wonderful Easter and I hope to see you back here soon. You are most welcome.

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      10. Good evening from Crete,

        Selma, I so enjoyed your beautiful images and accompanying words in this farewell Sunlit Sunday post. I'm so glad we 'met', and look forward to visiting your lovely blog through the seasons. Your neck of the woods, so much different from mine, always makes my visits here an adventure.

        Happy April!

        Poppy

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        1. What a generous thing to say Poppy. Welcome back here anytime. I enjoy seeing your world too

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      11. Hello, Selma

        That is a wonderful look back over your winter and I enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery you enjoy as well as the pictures of your inviting home. I very glad you decided to participate in Sunlit Sunday this year, a little get-together in my corner of Canada.

        Happy Spring!
        -Karen

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        1. Karen, thank you for hosting but has really helped me stay "half full" throughout the winter season

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      12. Oh my goodness, your photography is stunning! I first gasped about three images down, with the one that looks like - I think - teasels with a touch of frost. Absolutely amazing.

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        1. I was driving that day and thought how amazing it looked with those teasels and had to stop to take a snap. Glad I did.

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      I will always read all comments and will try to reply but it may take me a couple of days, do please pop back and lets get a conversation going...