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November 11, 2015

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Remembering what was fought for


I apologise for my lack of blogging folks..it has been bugging me that other things have taken up my time..i will be back and in the thick of it again soon..

Lot’s of exciting things and weird things and scary things happening at one time have been keeping me from being here.

I took a down day today and got into the garden..it has never been so neglected and some weeds were almost as tall as me..i felt ashamed of the state it was in..and the house could do with a good clean as well..anyone who has known me knows this is really not me at all.

So i was so happy to just walk away from the computer, from spending time chasing orders and sorting files and cataloging and framing and printing and driving around like a madwoman.

Time away from Drs appointments of which todays was almost the last straw..another story for another time in another galaxy hopefully far far away..

And of course nature is the place i prefer to hang out in..i can do this because i have the freedom of choice..a freedom that today we remembered was hard fought for by many brave men ,women and animals.

I am sure that when they had our country in their hearts they were thinking of not only the people but the place we live..the ground we call home..the land we rely on and our need to be free to enjoy all that we have.

Every thing we have and hold dear is a gift and should always be appreciated..the large the small the seemingly insignificant ..because many brave souls lost their chance to return to this land..and many who did would never be the same..

Lest we forget ..

Please enjoy some reflective time with me in the garden..i am off to bed…

Just a happy to hop

Just happy to hop

 

Determination

Determination

 

 

A forage on the Borage

A forage on the Borage

 

Making love not war

Making love not war

 

A solitary soul

A solitary soul

 

Even a vegetable has a beauty and place in the garden

Even a vegetable has a beauty and place in the garden

 

 

Beauty and it's supporting cast edges testimony to days coming to an end

Beauty and it’s supporting cast battered edges testimony to days coming to an end

 

Wanting to take off

Wanting to take off

 

In the Peace roses she must be the prettiest tiniest spider i have seen

In the Peace roses she must be the prettiest tiniest spider i have seen

 

Coral in the garden..or lichen could be either

Coral in the garden..or lichen could be either

 

A vertical stroll down the planter pot

A vertical stroll down the planter pot

 

The bird may have left this behind but it still takes flight

The bird may have left this behind but it still takes flight

 

56 thoughts on “Remembering what was fought for”

  11. Bev; was honest to cod, thinking oh you last night and was ready to email to say HI….hope all is well as can be expected; thanx for a heartfelt post for all who have served and still are serving our countries………..your photography hasn’t been lax at all…….BEAUTIFUL photos today; the vegetable picture rocks !! ♥♥♥ be well ~~~~~

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    • Laura hellooooo i have missed you all and thankyou for thinking of me..this little photo project has been keeping me well busy! but i have exciting news…and soon i will have time to tell all..your support of course and swift SUBTLE kicks in the seat have proved sage advice 🙂 and thankyou i think of my relatives who served in the war as i enjoy the freedom of my garden..i like to think they would be glad i was finding it worth sharing and being proud of..Loves Bev xx ❤ ❤

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    • Shoko thankyou..i agree..i cannot imagine living in a place so war torn that even a simple garden would be missing..and this freedom i make the absolute most of..and sharing the beauty world wide is proof we all have lives worth fighting for..loves Fozziemum xxx

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  14. Amazing photographs, and the sentiments you expressed are evocative and wonderful. We, too, remember this day, and are grateful for the service of our veterans.

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    • Thankyou my dear friends..indeed i think all people who have a love of life and enjoy even the simplest of things appreciate the sacrifice our veterans have and still do make..Loves Fozziemum xxx

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  16. Your photos are breathtaking as always, Bev, and your words beautiful. We need to never take for granted all of those who have sacrificed so we can enjoy the things we have.
    Starting a new business can be all consuming, and dealing with that as well as health issues all too much. I hope the scary things go away as well. We miss you, but know you will be back when the time is right for you! xxoo

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    • Jan thankyou so much..i agree i appreciate the smallest things because they were hard fought for..i think of this every time i am out in nature..,safe from harm of conflict..i am free to photograph and share images without being censored..i am always greatful…i am fine and getting back on track and yes it is hard and trying to get things up and running..but i am nothing if not stubborn..and all the support here has made this a much easier time..big hugs and loves Bev xxx

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  17. Bev your post is beautiful and poignant. Blessings to those who are willing to sacrifice so that we may all have freedom! I am going to share a little nugget with you that I have always told my Mom….the dust will be there tomorrow, but the joy I might find in today may not! Let the dust sit and enjoy the little joys my friend!
    Luvs
    Marty’s Mom

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    • Sweet friend thankyou..i agree..i have been cleaning today but by choice..the need to get the fresh back,.but i did also take time to enjoy the garden and the bugs again..i am sure that when my Grandparents and Great Grandparents served for our country it was because they knew we were blessed here..they were land people like me..i may have come to the country late in my life but it is always in my mind that i am here and free because of them..Loves Bev xx

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    • My dear friend..thankyou and i am sorry you have had some things in your life going on..i will pop over to comment later..i feel so bad that while i have been busy i come back and others have things in their life they are dealing with..life seems to be kicking a few folks and pets at the moment..but i am here also and know i am thinking of you and Sam xxxx Bev xxx

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      • You’re way too kind, my friend. We are working through our hiccup and hope to be back to full speed ahead soon. This is exactly what ‘community’ is all about. And thanks for sharing the fabulous photos-they ALWAYS make me smile and minimize any troubles I’m having. ❤

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        • I hope they help..i know capturing those shots helps me when i need a boost or break from some drama or pain..this is a great community and we all care for each other in ways often we cannot imagine we would..huge hugs and keep up the spirits my sweets xxxx

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    • Ellen thankyou..and i must say they have been my fave critter to always stop me in my tracks..my whole life..they fascinate me..so small so bright so strong and always a reminder of simpler times as a child…:) loves Bev xxx

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  20. OMD, this is the most beautiful postie evers!!! Oh, and that ‘hopper’ is amazin’!!!!!!! Oh, and Ma laughed at the make love, not war!! hehehehe
    Thank you bunches for a most lovely post, and I am sendin’ you tons of POTP and healin’ vibes and slobbery kisses!! ☺
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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    • Ruby sweetie thankyou so much…the hopper is super cute..i was entranced by him for ever..so small and feisty..kept me on the hop trying to capture his image..and yes the ladybugs were enjoying the afternoon 🙂 🙂 i am doing well just so busy..and am feeling better today which is a bonus…your POTP and those slobbery kisses do it for me everytime 🙂 Loves Fozziemum xxxx

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  22. Hey Bev!!
    What a lovely memory post. We will never forget…and I hope the younger generation will remember.

    Oh I was just reading the bday post of my friend’s 14 year old daughters birthday. Emily is a very smart and beautiful 14 year old. Guess what her favorite supper request was? MacNcheese and key lime pie. Wishing you and I had been there to help her celebrate.
    Hugs Cecilia

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    • Oh my i do too Cecilia 🙂 and thankyou..yes we owe more than a debt of gratitude that is for sure..i hope the young ones remember..but then i do and i think i am youngish…she says 🙂 Loves Bev xx

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  23. Hi sweetness. I am on a blogging break as it’s very, very hot here and I am trying to fix up my imported blog posts from my old blog, but it’s going very slowly. Your posts do come through in my email and I just had to pop in and say I am glad you’re doing better. I am also taking time off to just connect with nature more and just take care of things around and in the house. But at around 11am in the mornings it’s so hot that I can’t do anything else. I know you will understand because you get hot summers as well.

    Then I just want to say your photos are just amazing as ever and I so love each and every one of them! The Katydid, Ladybirds and Crab spider are my favourites of course and only because you didn’t have a Roo in here somewhere too. LOL!

    You take care sweetness. I am going to turn off my pc now and go and lie in the pool. Summer is upon us! 😀

    ♥ Love & Hugs ♥

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    • Sweets thankyou..i adore the crab spider.hiding in the white roses she fell on my glove..such a beauty..so fragile yet strong..enjoy that break our summer is upon us and we are in for a nasty one too..time will soon be spent here on fire watch which makes blogging hard indeed..so stay cool have a swim enjoy the beauty you have and refresh….Loves Bev xxx ❤ ❤

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  24. Totally worth the wait my Aussie Sister! What a thoughtful an inspiring post today!
    Love all the photos, esp the 2 LadyBugs: John & Yoko Ono, hehehehe……
    We in both our countries are blessed an we shall NOT forget!
    (((hugs))) Your Canadian Sister, Sherri-Ellen ❤

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All your words are special so thankyou for leaving them