We have been off-line and out of touch for a while, house-sitting. As soon as we arrived home our friendly, resident butcher bird flew over to welcome us back. He celebrated our return in his own unique way by singing this sweet song to us.
But maybe he was just singing for his supper…
I’m sorry I have not been able to catch up with you all for the past week. Life gets very busy at this time of the year. But I will be ducking in and out of Blog land as time permits.
I’m sure Amy’s theme this week of “celebration” for the Len’s-Artist photo challenge will be very relevant to many of you.
Wishing you all a peaceful and serene lead up to Christmas as you celebrate this special time of the year.
Living in Paradise... 
They have me trained and this is a nice post Pauline.
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They certainly do have you trained Jack, first squeak and you are out there. 🙄😊
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It must be good to be back home. Merry Christmas to you too.
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I stress about the garden at this time of the year, but we did get a couple of showers while I was away. Enjoy your time out for the festive season
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I can imagine, given your time investment in the garden. Have a lovely Christmas.
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That’s quite a greeting! Welcome home.
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I think he missed the handouts more than us!!!
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🙂
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A lovely post Pauline. And a wonderful holiday to you too!
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Thanks Tina. The 4 of you are doing a great job keeping the photo challenge going.
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What a wonderful range of notes he has. And a lovely welcome home. Hope you will share with us where you have been travelling 🙂
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Yes a post coming soon Jude. Actually it was just down the road at a friends place… but total change of lifestyle
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So sweet! Thank you for this lovely post, Pauline.
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He is a sweetie
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Happy Butcher Bîrd! Have a Happy holiday time!
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Thanks Sue. Hope it doesn’t get too cold for you over there
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We’ll see
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🤞
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Frostŷ this morning, but a glorious sunny day now….
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Good 🌝
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😀
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I love the butcher bird and his song and I can well imagine that he was very glad to see you for his feeding! We do not have this kind of bird here.
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We have a family of 4 visit us regularly through the day. We love to see them
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Lovely post Pauline. Welcome home 😀
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Thanks Su
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Welcome home! The bird is a lovely welcomer, and now enjoy your beautiful garden again!
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Fortunately there were a few showers while I was away so garden all good when I got home
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It is good to hear back. I was sort of expecting that it would be a while.
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👋🏻😊
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I thought I might have missed you so I’m glad everything’s ok. 🙂 🙂 One of the nice things about being over here is how much more laidback we can be about Christmas. But I do need to put my tree up! It’s getting close now. Have a lovely one!
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Very laid back here too Jo, no traditional hot meal, but prawns on the barbie with salads have a great and happy Christmas
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Thanks darlin 😃🎄🍸💕
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Welcome back home, Pauline! What a lovely melody from your musical pal. A true welcome home.
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Thanks Patti he is a beautiful bird
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What a sweet welcome that is! Glad to hear you’re back safely and the garden is well too.
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Thanks Deborah, this time of the year is difficult for gardening it gets so hot
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What a cute visitor, hope you’re having a lovely time 🙂
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Good to go away even for a short while, but always good to be back home
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So sweet to have a feathered friend welcoming you home.
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He often brings his family with him too
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