Tuesday 1 January 2013

The Last of My 2012

Highland dress - Kiwi style
The last sunset of 2012 from The House
Not quite a full moon
How many of you would be in the pool 11pm New Year's Eve?
The Gay Gordons - last couple standing
It's all over
The last people leave

There's the clearing up to be done
And the walk back to The Cottage
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  1. Carol1 January 2013 at 09:20

    looks like you all had a good New Year. Would be lovely to spend it by the pool instead of in front of the fire! Marc spent his in Sydney watching the fireworks. Happy New Year to you and the family xx

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 09:31

      Thanks Carol and a wonderful New Year to you and yours too - when it arrives! Are there no fireworks in Stornoway this year?

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  2. ADRIAN1 January 2013 at 09:21

    A good New Year then! Has he no respect for the Pope or the tartan? Tell him I wish I'd made his shirt dayglo.
    We have gone posh this year is M&Ms times plus three. It's going to be a sweet year. A new year puzzle you will solve in a minute. Have fun.

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 09:33

      Rather more for the tartan than the Pope I suspect Adrian. I see you have just posted. I shall go and see about riddle-solving. I hope that 2013 (when it comes for you) is a Good Year for you too.

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    2. GB1 January 2013 at 09:46

      Oh, Adrian. You had posted ages ago - it had only just appeared on my Dashboard and it has nothing to do with solving riddles. Ho hum.

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  3. Kate1 January 2013 at 09:56

    Lovely images of a kiwi NY's eve. What a great country we live in, eh? How lucky we are!

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 10:04

      I'll second that sentiment Katherine.

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  4. Saucy Siciliana1 January 2013 at 10:14

    Oh, it's already New Year over there? Here in Sicily we are two hours away. I certainly would not go into the pool, it's freezing here. Happy New Year! Lovely and fun pictures, looks like you're having a ball!

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 10:25

      What a coincidence Francesca - I was just over at your place listening to Putting on the Ritz. As you can see Martin was doing his best here! It's now after 10am New Year's Day here in NZ. We are 12 hours ahead of you and 13 ahead of the UK and 25 (yes 25 hours) ahead of some of the Pacific Islands on the other side of the International Date Line.

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  5. Pauline1 January 2013 at 10:45

    Happy New Year, Graham. Glad you saw it in in style. Love the walking home shot. I thought my walk home across the paddock was uneventful but my shoes tell a different story.

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 11:40

      So long as it's only your shoes Pauline. It's when your hands and knees also tell a story that there's a problem.

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  6. Canadian Chickadee1 January 2013 at 10:57

    Looks like an absolutely perfect New Year's Eve! Hope you have a wonderful year in 2013. All the best, Carol xoxo

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 11:41

      Thanks Carol. It was a good evening. I wish all the best for you and yours for 2013 as well.

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  7. Fi from Four Paws and Whiskers1 January 2013 at 11:23

    Glad you had a great night - all the best for a good year ahead :)

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    1. GB1 January 2013 at 11:42

      Thanks Fiona and after all the 'interesting' things that have happened to you over the last few days I hope that 2013 is a Good Year for you and yours too.

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  8. VirginiaC1 January 2013 at 23:39

    Looks like everyone had a great time ringing in the new year....always good to celebrate with family and friends.
    I stayed up with Brownie and watched the fireworks from several areas on the island.
    No pool at 11pm for me though.
    Loved the last 2012 sunset photo.
    Happy Happy New Year GB!!

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    1. GB3 January 2013 at 22:15

      We've already communicated since New Year but you were right everyone had a good time. Left to my own devices, though, I'd just have a quiet reflective evening.

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  9. DawnTreader2 January 2013 at 00:57

    Sleepyheaded thoughts of a non-Scottish person: "The Gay Gordons? But their name isn't Gordon..." (Wikpedia to the rescue. And a YouTube video clip. I'm educated now.) Looks like a fabulous evening. Personally I have no complaints about mine either, even if there was no heated pool involved. My privilege as the hostess was I escaped the cold showers that my guests had to take in coming and going... (rain pouring down all day and night outside).

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    1. GB3 January 2013 at 22:17

      It is a wonderful dance danced at every Scottish wedding and any and every other occasion. Unfortunately I tried it, did it and undid all the good the gym has done in strengthening my leg muscles. Ce's la vie....start again.

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    2. DawnTreader4 January 2013 at 07:26

      Ouch! :(

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  10. Carol2 January 2013 at 01:22

    yes Graham there was fireworks and they were pretty good. Lovely sunny day here - wonder how long that will last x

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    1. GB3 January 2013 at 22:18

      I miss the Stornoway fireworks and atmosphere. It used to be really enjoyable.

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  11. Librarian2 January 2013 at 05:51

    New Year's Eve in the pool, how great is that!

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  12. Scriptor Senex4 January 2013 at 06:54

    Our back garden is looking a bit like the pool this New Year...

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    1. GB4 January 2013 at 08:27

      Not a pool warm enough to swim in though CJ.

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  13. Jenny Woolf5 January 2013 at 12:03

    Well, that really does look extremely pleasant. Wish I could have been there - and I love being in pools at night. I hope that 2013 is good for you.

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    1. GB6 January 2013 at 08:19

      Thanks Jenny. It was very pleasant indeed. I'm sure I've already wished for you a much improved 2013 but just in case I haven't....I do.

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  14. Anonymous8 January 2013 at 15:39

    It looks glorious -- made me smile all the way through.
    ;^)

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    1. GB9 January 2013 at 00:09

      Thanks Cynthia. I'm pleased that you smiled. It's good for the something or others - can't remember what they are called but they probably end with orphins.

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