Monday, 31 December 2018

A new Year!



Thinking of the many lovely blog friends, ranging from New Zealand, to Canada, America, France and UK.

May your new year bring you peace and joy.



We won't be staying up to welcome 2019, but will have a little memory chat about some of our wonderful past new Year celebrations.
Sydney one year was amazing. Another year we were in Bangkok having a celebration dinner at a waterside restaurant and watching  fireworks. One year was spent in Penang in the sunshine, another in Canada in deep snow. French new years were always fun, dining with friends whose dish for New Year was always a huge platter of Oysters. Not something I can eat.
So, best wishes to you all and prayers for, above all,  a world at peace.

18 comments:

Frugally challenged said...

And a happy new year to you in your lovely corner of Cornwall.

Angela said...

Amen to that - we too hope to be asleep by midnight - long journey home tomorrow visiting more family en route. Like you we are praying for peace in our troubled nation and broken world. Grateful to God for his peace in our hearts and his life ve in our homes

ellen b. said...

A very happy New Year to you and yours!

Anonymous said...

What wonderful travels, Elizabeth! I doubt I will stay up until midnight either. God bless your new year! xo

Lorrie said...

We, too, will be asleep at midnight. Just now it's late afternoon and we're planning on a cheese fondue, just the two of us, followed by a movie here. Blessings on you and M in 2019. Happy New Year!

Jenny said...

Happy New Year my dear friend! What lovely memories you have shared. May 2019 bring many more precious memories for you and your family! Sending hugs and live your way!❤️❤️

Jenny said...

Love...lol!

bayou said...

And a happy New Year to you both! Wow, you have certainly been well traveled and had a lot of different cultural experiences and all sound fun and great. No fireworks or light disturbances in West Wales though *bless*. All animals could enjoy a peaceful night :-).

elizabeth said...

what wonderful memories! I don't think I've ever done anything for new years other than remembering my parents with my +Aunt Karen and Uncle L getting together at my parents house! :)

elizabeth said...

oh, forgot to say, still thinking of you, sending love and prayers.

Sarah said...

Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing your sweet memories of past New Year's Eves. May 2019 be a blessed year for you and your family!

Anne Payne said...

Happy New Year, Barbara!!! Sounds like you have some wonderful and exciting experiences bringing in the New Year. May God bless you in 2019, my friend! {{hugs}}

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

Happy New Year!

Melanie said...

Wishing you a very happy coming year!

Beca said...

You've traveled quite a bit. That must have been exciting. Happy New Year.
xx Beca

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

🎊Happy New Year to you both🎊
We too were in bed before midnight after watching the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on television!
You have some wonderful memories of New Years past - how lovely to have those special times to remember!
We were usually boating, we had two New Years in France and as you mentioned we had oysters! We love them and had them as an entree for our Christmas Eve dinner!
Thinking of you both across the miles - you are such a dear friend.
Love
Shane xxx

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Elizabeth, You have certainly enjoyed some wonderful New Year Eves! Staying up late is no longer fun for me! I hope you have a wonderful year ahead! Nancy

Carolien said...

Amen. Happy and peaceful New Year!

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