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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Closing.....

Dear friends,
I am not saying Adieu, just Au revoir for the moment.

My intention was to close this blog completely,it has been going since 2007, but I'm not sure that I want to let it go altogether. I have thought and prayed about this decision so much.

My husband's health fluctuates, he can be very frail at times, and my days are very much taken up with being near him. A week can be full of medical appointments, running from surgery to physio to hospital and so on. And at other times I am busy doing all the day to day householdey/gardeney things

I have found lately that it has been harder and harder to write, often because life doesn't change and I have nothing of interest to say. I think when the thought of writing a post becomes a worry, it is time to stop.

I will miss my contact with so many of you, but hope not to lose touch altogether.
Who knows, maybe one day a Phoenix-like new blog will appear.

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  1. Kathleen GraceOctober 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I understand Barbara. I have toyed with closing my blog for similar reasons. The writing and photography don't flow as they used to but I just can't bring myself to end it completely. I have you on my blog feed, so if you pop up now and again I will see it. Even an occasional post would be welcome! Best wishes and prayers for you and your dear husband continue my friend.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 12:50 PM

      Thank you Kathleen. I have been in touch with you many times over the years and would hope to keep that contact.

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  2. PegOctober 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I hear you. It's what was happening with me. And although I said I closed my blog, I couldn't actually make myself do it and still find I want to write occasionally (and then struggle with whether I should or not). So maybe we'll both be back at some point. I'll be keeping you on my blog list, so if you do post occasionally..... All the best for whatever the future holds for you and your hubbie.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 2:50 PM

      Thank you Peg. I've always enjoyed visiting you.

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  3. FrancesOctober 10, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    I know what you mean about having many things filling up your days, many of which cannot be set aside.

    Blog posting continues to be a pleasure with me, as is reading posts such as yours that have acquainted me with lovely people I would not otherwise have met. I do hope that we might stay in touch, and that we all might just see another post from you from time to time.

    Sending lots of love to you and yours. xo

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 2:51 PM

      Thank you Frances...we go back a long way don't we! I shall pop on to your posts occasionally.

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  4. Marigold JamOctober 10, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    You will be missed but I think many of us can understand your reasons. I do hope that there will be times when you feel you want to post occasionally and if you ever feel you'd like to keep in touch by e-mail I think you have my address don't you? Bon courage and let's hope it's a bientot not au revoir. Take a little time for yourself whilst caring for your husband won't you? You and he will remain in my thoughts.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 2:52 PM

      Thank you very much for your kind words Jane. I will keep in touch.

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  5. ellen b.October 10, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    May God bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you in this latest part of your journey on this earth...

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  6. Pom PomOctober 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    I will continue to think of you often and pray for your day to day doings. You are so good.

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  7. Scrappy quilterOctober 10, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    I will miss your sweet spirit and will think of you often. Sending lots of hugs.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you Carol, I will hope to keep in touch.

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  8. podsoOctober 10, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I hope things go well for you. I think it's good to keep your blog "open." You never know when a thought might hit you that you'd like to blog and then you will be able to. I know your heart and daily life is taken up with caring tenderly for your husband and I wish you great blessing and joy in the days ahead.

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  9. Betty Wood FairyOctober 10, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    I completely understand, you are on my reading list so if you do a random post I will see it. I have felt the same at times, nothing much to say and long silences, but that's ok, hope you will leave the door ajar like I do, it was lovely to meet up that day in Brighton and I hope you will many more holidays there together, Betty x

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Thanks Betty. I'm so glad we did meet up, and I will come and read your posts now and then.

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  10. BethOctober 10, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    I will miss your blog but the decision must be yours.

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  11. Daisy DebsOctober 10, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Thats O.K. You take a break .Thinking of you. hugs ....Daisy x

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  12. GaynorBOctober 10, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    I always read your blog and have followed your journey thus far. Very best wishes to you and your husband. You will be missed, but hopefully you will feel able to give occasional updates as and when you feel able.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 8:53 PM

      Thank you Gaynor. I'm touched to know that you read my posts.

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  13. MarleenOctober 10, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Oh dear Barbara, I so understand you. And.. I'm going to miss your updates! The garden, my beloved Cornwall, your husband. Wishing you both well and I do hope to hear from you somewhere in the future! Bless you and your husband. Hugs from the Netherlands!

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      How lovely of you Marleen. Thank you so much. There may be Cornish posts again some day!

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  14. Boyett-BrinkleyOctober 10, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    I completely understand -- life happens! I will miss you as your blog has become a part of my daily life but it doesn't have to be permanent -- if you decided to return I will be right there ready to read. I wish you and your husband well and hopefully you will return at some point. If not, I believe you have my email address and would love to have you drop me a line to see how things are going. Be well and know that I am thinking of you.

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  15. Brenda @ Its A Beautiful LifeOctober 10, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Barbara, I've been enjoying your blog a few years now. And our heart-connection is at the place where it doesn't matter if you have lots or little to say about things in your life, I'm always glad to see you!

    What about a little blog post once in a blue moon ... just to say hi. And we can all come and say hi back. :)

    Whatever you decide, know we have enjoyed this leg of your blogging journey with you. And we wish you His good grace for each new day.

    Hugs and best wishes to you and your husband...
    Brenda
    xox

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 10, 2015 at 9:42 PM

      I;m touched by your words Brenda, and hope to keep in contact with you.

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  16. LynnOctober 10, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    I often think of you both ~ your kindness and generosity. I so understand the worry of writing. Take care and much love. L.x.

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  17. Lilac Cottage HomesteadOctober 10, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    Oh so sorry to hear that you are leaving blog world. And I was only just starting to read you post!! I will miss hearing from you, but totally understand. It is very important to care for your dear husband!! God bless and will miss you!!

    Kelly

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 11, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Thank you Kelly. He is the most important person in my life!

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  18. AngelaOctober 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    A verse for you from the book of Numbers - may the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make his face shine upon you, and may He give you His peace. You will both remain in our thoughts and prayers even if your posts become more infrequent xxx

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  19. Amy at love made my homeOctober 11, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    I wish you and your husband all the very best in whatever the future may hold for you. I will keep following your blog, and if you return no doubt I will visit again. Thank you for your visits to my blog. I hope that all will be as well as it can be for you. Enjoy your time. xx

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  20. TerriOctober 11, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    Barbara, I understand but I'm certainly going to miss you! I've been blogging since 2008 and you were one of my first readers and even though we've never met, I do feel like I made a friend. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 11, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      Terri, I do feel as though we have a long connection, and I will keep in touch.

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    2. TerriOctober 12, 2015 at 12:21 AM

      So glad to hear that!

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  21. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseOctober 11, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I understand how sometimes life interferes with blogging and leaves us little energy to write and little peace of mind to think about it. I'll miss your posts and hope that you can appear on your blog once in a while.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 12, 2015 at 3:59 PM

      Thank you Magali. I shall visit you from time to time to see what you have done to Cottage!

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  22. JojoOctober 11, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Even though you are closed for a while, your virtual friends will be thinking of you.

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  23. POIROTOctober 11, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Thank you so much for introducing my blog. I visited Cornwall last year, and I really enjoyed.
    I hope you come back in the near future.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 11, 2015 at 6:52 PM

      I am sorry we missed seeing you in Cornwall! Thank you for your thoughts.

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  24. Come Away With MeOctober 12, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    It has been a true pleasure following your blog from your days in France to your move back to Cornwall, and you will be missed. My prayers will continue for both you and your husband. I am glad you are keeping the blog open even though not posting. It seems many have been doing so recently. May you find refreshment and peace in the daily hours as you care for your husband (and yourself too, I hope) and have no worries about what to post. Perhaps the day will come when there is something you want to share and it will again become a pleasure rather than a chore. In the meantime, may you be wrapped in the arms of God and just live each day as it comes. Blessings to you!

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 12, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      Thank you for your very kind words.We go back a long way!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 12, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    I will miss you sweet lady. mari

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  26. bristowmomOctober 12, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    I understand, but I do hope you might post occasionally. I don't comment often, but I check in to see if all is well with you and your husband and I often pray for you. I haven't blogged for many months. I've tried a few times but had technical difficulties. I keep hoping to get back to it. I've never been as good at it as you, but you inspire me.

    I will continue to pray for you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace.

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  27. CarolienOctober 12, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Dear, dear Elizabeth,

    When I read some of the comments ... everything has been said already. I follow them completely. I'll miss you, but I fully understand! Your husband is a very lucky man to have such a sweet and devoted wife ...
    Take care, dear friend and I hope we'll keep in touch from time to time.
    Big hugs from me and you'll be always in my thoughts and prayers.

    Carolien

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 12, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Dear Carolien, I will not lose touch with you. You have given me so much over the years, and we have such similar interests. Thank you for your kind words.

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    2. CarolienOctober 12, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      Oh thank you, Elizabeth, I'm very happy we'll stay in touch!

      Love, Carolien

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  28. LorrieOctober 12, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Dear Barbara, I'm sorry to read these words, but I know that life has its seasons. Your dear husband's care and happiness is so important. I will continue to pray for you as you come to mind. You'll remain on my blog feed, so if a post appears, I'll see it.
    Hugs and blessings,
    Lorrie

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  29. ElizabethdOctober 12, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Lorrie, thank you so much. I hope we don't lose touch after so many years.

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  30. HelsieOctober 13, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Good Luck Elizabeth. Hope to hear from you some time in the future.

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  31. PondsideOctober 13, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    You know that I understand.
    We certainly go back a long time and I have always found your blog to be a place of serenity in a very loud world.
    I pray that you will continue to be able to care for your dear M while finding ways to care for yourself and maintain a creative outlet.
    I will stay in touch!

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 13, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Thank you so much. I do know that this is something that you understand, and I will keep in touch.

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  32. annOctober 13, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I will miss you. I do understand. I will think of you often as pull out bit of lace that you sent or that snippet of ribbon. The crochet pieces that you sent will always remind me of your kindness. Take good care. May God travel along with you.

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 13, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you Ann. So many nice friends, so many gifts exchanged....unforgettable!

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  33. SarahOctober 13, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I am going to miss your posts and comments so much, Elizabeth! I know I rarely comment (especially lately as life has been very very full!), but you have been a great blessing and encouragement to me. Thank you so much! Praying that the Lord would give you His abundant strength and peace as you walk through this season of life. Blessings to you!

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 14, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      I know what a busy life you lead, Sarah, and it is sweet of you to visit today. Thank you for your words. I shall not disappear altogether!

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  34. RamblerOctober 14, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Dear Elizabeth - it was your encouragement on the first time we met that pushed me into writing a blog, so you are often in my thoughts when I write.
    At first, I posted daily, with photographs and descriptions of my walks with Zac (my dog) on Bodmin Moor and other areas of Cornwall, but like you have found, when the same places are visited and descriptions of our walks become 'samey', it was better to post less regularly. But my blog has taught me to always carry a camera, so as not to miss a photo opportunity, and I do enjoy posting, so thank you for that, Elizabeth.
    I do hope you will find time to post occasionally even if it's just a sentence and a photo of your lovely garden.
    Wishing you and M all the very best - Rosemary xxxx

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 14, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      Rosemary, it was such a pleasure to meet you, and I hope we will not lose touch. I love to see your posts and photos, such a good idea to always have your camera.

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  35. LisaOctober 14, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    And we only just became acquainted. :) Praying for you and blessings upon your family as well as strength to walk through this season. In Him, Lisa :)

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  36. Roses, Lace and BrocanteOctober 15, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    You are both in my thoughts and my prayers dear B.
    I have always enjoyed visiting your blog and reading your interesting posts.
    Your Buttons and Bows swap was my very first and I treasure the beautiful Bretagne lace you gifted me.
    I will keep in touch.
    Take care
    Warm hugs to both you and M.
    Shane x

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  37. ElizabethdOctober 15, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Thank you Shane. We do go back a long way and have always had so much pleasure in swapping our French tales!

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  38. AnonymousOctober 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Much the same going on here too, Barbara. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. Maybe I'll appear again too one day.
    With love,
    Anne♥

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  39. Daisy DebsOctober 16, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Thankyou for all the seeds you sent me ! I am going to have such a pretty garden next year .
    Dont completely close your lovely Cornish Cream Journal ....I will be watching and waiting for you to come back .. You are in my prayers .

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    1. ElizabethdOctober 17, 2015 at 12:42 PM

      Thank you Daisy, so glad the seeds arrived safely.

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  40. Canadian ChickadeeOctober 20, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    We will miss you too, for we've all benefited from your kind and gentle spirit. Whatever happens and wherever life takes you, we send you love and good wishes. Peace and blessings, xoxox Carol

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  41. Anne PayneOctober 27, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Ah Barbara, I know where you are coming from. Sometimes it all gets to be too much and we must put aside something, either for a season or for good. I shall try and be a better friend and actually email you! Lots of prayers for you and your precious husband. {{hugs}}

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  42. Tina CoveneyNovember 6, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    So sorry to read this (although I understand completely). I rarely get to visit blogland these days, but hopefully one day we will read each other's writings again. Take care, and thank you for all your wonderful words of wisdom. Love, Tina from The Quiet Home, xxx

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    1. ElizabethdNovember 7, 2015 at 7:58 PM

      Thank you dear Tina. I have missed you but know that in some ways our lives are not dissimilar.

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  43. Penny PeberdyNovember 27, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Oh, Barbara, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have just resurrected my blog and hope to keep it going.
    Don't let yours go completely - just post when you feel like it. After a long absence nothing feels worthy of blogging, you fear everything you do is mundane and boring to other people - but that's what life is like to us, but your readers will find it fascinating, just as a letter from you would have been in those long-ago days when the postman came daily and early enough for us to read the post over elevenses.
    Hope to hear from you soon...

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  44. Daisy DebsNovember 28, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Thinking of you this morning and hoping all is well :) Daisy Debs x

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  45. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comNovember 28, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Elizabeth, so sorry to hear this, but a nice break might be just the thing. I hope you'll rest and regain your enthusiasm for the blog. Usually when I do a giveaway on my blog, I also do a recipe; but I've posted a giveaway this week and will be doing another one next week, both without recipes. Just needed a break!

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  46. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comNovember 28, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Elizabeth, so sorry to hear this, but a nice break might be just the thing. I hope you'll rest and regain your enthusiasm for the blog. Usually when I do a giveaway on my blog, I also do a recipe; but I've posted a giveaway this week and will be doing another one next week, both without recipes. Just needed a break!

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  47. CarolienDecember 1, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Dear Elizabeth,

    Have a good Advent time! I hope you and your husband are doing well.

    Big hugs from Holland!!! Carolien

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  48. Patricia EllingfordMarch 6, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Elizabeth

    Respect your decision but you are missed. I hope you are keeping well and that your husband is also holding his own. Take care.

    Pattypan

    x

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  49. Procrastinator extraodinaireJune 1, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    Sorry to read about your husbands health. Adieu is so much better than goodbye, I envy all you bloggers that have kept going all these years and now have these intersting records to look back on and they are interesting. In a culture obsessed with celebrity it is a delight to read about the daily lives of ordinary people like ourselves. Xx

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  50. sarah TavennerJune 27, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Dear you, it's been so long since I've written that I got to the stage that I was afraid to search out your blog for fear I had missed you altogether, and here I hope I might just grasp the hem of your poo patchwork skirt as you disappear.I have stopped writing for many years now but think of you both often. I remain as ever UN Peru loufoque

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  51. RamblerJune 28, 2016 at 3:03 PM

    Sarah - Elizabeth has another blog now. You can find her here -
    http://tycoet.blogspot.co.uk/

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