H.O.W. Come Sit By Me A While :New Years Day here in Cilgerran, Wales.
Yesterday was January 1st 2013 and time to begin our 365 challenge.
http://justateacher.hubpages.com/hub/HOW-Spread-the-Word-About-the-365365-Challenge
There was something I'd been meaning to do for a long while and that was to call in to see my neighbour Lillian.
She lost her husband a few months ago and each day we say 'Hi' over the garden fence with the usual:
"I will call in and have that cuppa with you very soon."
The other comment was that we knew where each other was if we needed anything and Lillian called over daily with her friend who just lived a few doors up,plus had other visitors too..
Anyway yesterday morning I decided to call over to wish her a Happy New Year instead of sharing the greeting over that garden fence !!!
I also stayed to have that 'cuppa' and it was so nice.
I then made myself a promise to call in maybe once a week from now on.
Life is too short for all these 'one days'!!
Myself and Dai have grandkids Ellie and Charlie staying with us until next Monday and yesterday afternoon we went for a walk around Cilgerran ; the small village we live in.
Mother Nature's true beauty is in abundance all around and I took many pics with my brand new camera(a Christmas pressie from Dai)!!
It's 'girls and their gifts' instead of 'boys and their toys' for once !!Ha ha!!!
Now then bring out your drinks ; the plate of my Christmas Cake and Mince Pies too !!!
A nice crisp morning so put your gloves and scarves on too!!
What's that you said???
Oh yes it is certainly uncanny as you say that no matter how cold the day is as soon as we sit out here the cold instantly disappears!!! One of life's magical gifts I think!!
Oh how I love magical times !!
Do you??
Oh silly me of course you do!!!
Are we seated comfortably ???Good then I shall begin!!
I have to ask you a question first.Do you think I sound very bossy ?
Dai often says I sound like a strict headmistress !! Ha ha ha!!!
Now then enough waffling and here we go !!!!!
The bells ring out
in sweet happiness;
wondrous moment
ours to bless............................
Bright new horizons
beckon forever;
the sweet simple scent
of the New Year's heather.......................
Children at play
laughter all around;
a magical time
a wondrous sound............................
Each days is ours
each moment so precious;
each flowing meadow
so green,so luscious......................
Give that smile
to reassure;
oh so bright
oh so pure....................
A rainbow appears
a magical wonder;
an arc of joy
precious and tender...................
When you believe
your heart will sing
and loving times flying high
like a bird on a wing........................
Belief is the sweet light
that fills us with joy
hearts unite
happiness,love and care ours to eternally enjoy.....................
Bill's baby H.O.W.
let's grasp with both hands;
Let's share kindness and love all around
throughout each land..................
Some links to other hubs of mine in this series.
Comments
Hi Eddy. A lovely hub and a lovely visit to Wales, on a nice crisp day. You all look very happy. Lovely pictures as usual.
Graham.
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Hi Graham thank you so much for the visit and so glad you enjoyed our New Years Day.
I hope you also had a good time and here's to good times ahead in 2013.
Lots of love
Eddy.
Eddy - Your' s is the first of I read since being away on work detail and I think it is just wonderful and lovely. The walk through your neck of the woods was glorious. Some photos reminded me of my favorite childhood book " Winnie The Pooh". There is such a plethora of landscapes where you are. The medieval architecture, quaint cottages and brooks are as picturesque as Sherwood Forest. And, the wonderful children's photos while playing in the playground are awesome.
Thanks for the beautiful accompaniment of words.
Beautiful and as always you truly have a way with your words and photography, too. Hope you are having a wonderful New Year so far and wish you only the best!!!
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Hi irish thank you so much for stopping by it is always so nice to see you.I have found that one of the greatest treats in taking photos is looking at the photos ;later and realising just how beautiful our homes are.Here's to great times in2013 . Lots of love
Eddy.
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Thank you so very much Janine and here we go into 2013 with happy hearts.
I wish you and your beautiful family great times in this New Year also.
Lots of love from my little corner of Wales for you.
Eddy.
How lovely Eddy. Yes, I agree, it's the old 'I'll get around to it' syndrome, and we never do and, as we know, the world is paved with good intentions! You have inspired me to do more this year and I am becoming a befriender with Age UK, it's a way of stopping those on their own being so cut off.
Great Hub as always.
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Thank you so much Bumpsysmum and let me know how you get on with your befriending scheme. It is all so worthwhile and here's to great days ahead.
Lots of love
Eddy.
Wonderful. I always find your hubs so fascinating. I wish you and your family a most amazing 2013.
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Thank you so much acaetnna and I wish the same for you too. Lots of love from my little corner of Wales for you.
Eddy.
A lovely trip through your village, and a great message early on about making a difference....mix in some of Eddy's fantastic poetry and we have a winner for sure. Thank you my dear; I love your village and your grandkids. Darlings, both of them.
love,
billy
There is a special beauty to old, well established, and landscaped cities and towns.
Well done, Eddy!
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Thank you Billy and so glad you liked this one.
As I said in another comment ;photography is a very new hobby of mine and I realize just how precious it is to look through the photos later on and we realise just how much beauty surrounds us.
Lots of love to you and Bev.
Eddy.
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Oh thank you so much Will;I am glad you liked this one and I wish you great times in this New year.
Here's to so many more hubs for us both to share on here.
Take care
Eddy.
What a beautiful way to start a new year, full of hope and promise and beautiful faces! Happy New Year, Eddy to you and yours!
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Thank you so very much Randi and here's to many more hubs for us both to share during this brand New Year.
Lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Eddy.
I love beginning a brand New Year with one of your lovely hubs. I also received a brand new camera from my son for Christmas. I wonder how long it will take me to learn how to use it? :)
Your new photos are just marvelous. I feel as though I'm right with you. You have a gift Eddy, and that is the gift of seeing the beauty in everything. And that is because you have such a beautiful soul.
Here's a New Year's hug and let's do some remarkable things this year.
Beautiful surroundings in your area, Eddy. Thanks for the photos. Your neighbor undoubtedly enjoyed your visit and will again. Those grandkids of yours are certainly cute. Thanks for sharing your bit of the world with us. Happy New Year now and wishing you peace and happiness in all of 2013 and beyond.
Fabulous pictures and poems. Thanks for allowing us into your life!
Eddy...you always write such beautiful and touching poetry. I enjoy reading and letting my imagination run...the photos are simply wonderful! "Sylvia" has a border collie!!! so do I. They are magnificent dogs! She's gorgeous. They are sooooo smart. My "TAZ" is a boy-genius.
A very Special New Year wish to you and yours, Eddy........UP+++
So beautiful Eddy, and I totally agree with you, we should do things now and not put them off, love the photos! Hope you had a great new year!
Wow! Is Wales really this beautiful?
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Thank you so very much Audrey your sincerity and kindness is always so greatly appreciated. here's to good times ahead for us both .Lots of love and hugs for you my dear friend.
Eddy.
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Thank you so very much Peggy and your sincere comment so appreciated.
Here's to many more hubs for us both to share on here.
Have a wonderful day.
Eddy.
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Thank you so very much aviannovice and you are so very welcome ;I also look forward to many more of your gems to read throughout 2013. Have a wonderful day.
Eddy.,
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Thank you so much fpherj and I agree these Border Collies are amazing ;Daisy is a gem and Sylvia's other friend has Daisy's brother Stanley. He is almost identical to his sister but a little bigger.
I am sure your Taz is also a gem;oh how i miss having a dog but not possible at the moment;maybe later on this year !!!
Have a wonderful new year.Lots of love
Eddy.
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Thank you so very much Nell and here's to great things in 2013. havea wonderful day.Lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Eddy.
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Thanks Mhatter and yes Wales is indeed this beautiful and more !!!!
Here's to so many more hubs from you too my Limerick king. Have a great day.
Eddy.
Beautiful! I wish you and your family a happy and healthy year 2013, Eddy;-) Thanks for sharing.
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You are so welcome Thelma and here's to a wondeful year for you too. Lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Eddy.
A great message Eddy, we shouldn't put things off, not when it can make a big difference to someone's day.
Beautiful photos of Wales and your grandchildren. Happy new year
Eddy, I love the journey you shared with us. Beginning and ending with the meaning of H.O.W. was brilliant! Subtle yet ever present. Love the pix!
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Oh thank you Rosemay your comment is so greatly appreciated. Here's wishing you a great day ahead.
Lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Eddy.
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Hi Shauna such good friends we have become this past year and here's to us sharing so much more throughout this year
.Lots of love
Eddy.
Eddy, I love the poems and the wonderful images, your part of Wales looks beautiful.
My very best to you.
Voted up and awesome. Fantastic pics and poetry to go with everything. Loved this Eddy. Your going to become quite a photographer. Passing this on. Hugs.
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Thank you so very much tobu and your comment is so greatly appreciated.
Have a great day .
Eddy.
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Oh thank you so much Rasma your comment has made my day. I love taking photos and looking back on them is when we see the true beauty which surrounds us. Have a great day and lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Eddy.
Awesome, Eddy...the words, the link, the photos and especially the end. Loved it! Up/A/I and shared
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Thank you so very much Denise for taking the time to stop b y and comment. Here's to so many more hubs for us both to share on here.
Have A wonderful weekend my friend.
Eddy.
The photos make me feel as if I am right there with you. This is simply beautiful and heart stirring. I am sorry I was late so I missed my cuppa'---but I will be on time next visit for sure.
I have a cuppa' with my friends often...what a lovely time it is.
happy sixth day of the new year....
Sending Angels to you and your family :) ps
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Thank you so much ps for this wonderful comment and here's to great things for us all on here in 2013.
Have a great day and lots of love.
Eddy.
I am so glad you like my pet golden dragon, your photos are very interesting and a tour of our village was wonderful.
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Thank you so much Dragon tamer and your comment so greatly appreciated.
Here's to so many more hubs for us both to share on here.
Eddy.
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