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Friday Smiles

 

I didn't turn the computer on until after lunch!  I know I'm trying to spend less time on it but even I didn't think I would ever not switch it on until after lunch!! 

I spent some time with my Nan this morning, which always makes me smile.

Ali is running a jewellery week next week, which is making me smile.



And when we arrived back from holiday Gramps' rose was in full bloom  :)  which made me smile all over my face.  Lovely man, I miss him.





Linking up at Friday Smiles - a place to share stories, jokes, photos -  anything that makes you smile.


 
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  1. Angela Toucan5 July 2013 at 13:17

    ribbon and button jewellery? that sounds interesting.

    Glad you got some nice time with your Nan.

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  2. Angie5 July 2013 at 13:18

    That really is a gorgeous rose.
    I am trying cut my hours on the computer down too, as I tend to stiffen up and then bits ache and ankles swell....but it has to go on as I wake up with a coffee...well thats my excuse ....I think I need to have a timer by my side though.xx

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  3. Annie5 July 2013 at 14:35

    How lovely to have time with your Nan this morning....treasure every minute.
    What a beautiful rose to remember a special person with.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  4. Kate T5 July 2013 at 14:40

    Stunning Rose,
    Kate x

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  5. Sue5 July 2013 at 15:07

    Beautiful rose. Glad you have happy memories of your gramps.

    Off to have a look at Ali's blog.

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  6. JoZart Designs5 July 2013 at 15:29

    Beautiful rose and what a lovely way to remember your gramps!
    Jo x

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  7. Gill Edwards5 July 2013 at 16:43

    gorgeous rose, i hope its a fragrant one

    Gill x

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  8. Caro5 July 2013 at 18:04

    Gorgeous Rose. I love the way that certain things can bring back lovely memories of lost ones. Thanks for sharing a smile. Caro x (#10)

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  9. Tracy5 July 2013 at 19:00

    Wow, beautiful rose!

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  10. mamapez55 July 2013 at 22:38

    Beautiful rose! When I lived in UK I had a Peace rose in my garden for my Mum. It meant such a lot to see it bloom. Kate x

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  11. Twiglet6 July 2013 at 10:20

    What fabulous rich colour in that special rose. x Jo

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