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Saturday, 10 April 2021

Weekend Post

Hi Everybody!

After a week of very wintry weather I was pleased to see calmer and rather warmer weather here today and was able to get out and have 2 good walks. I was up and about very  early this morning, as I had to be at the hospital at 7a.m. for a Covid Test and to sign my papers as I will be admitted on Monday to have the stent removed from my abdomen. I hope that there will be no nasty side effects this time, and that I only have to stay a couple of days. I will schedule my posts for Monday and Tuesday, and perhaps do a short post from my bed. 

Today I have a hybrid piece put together from various elements from me, Mischief Circus and Serif. I love these colours, which always inspire me. I am linking to AJJ in memory of Eileen:



Some pictures from today's walk

Storm damage:


Cloudy but no rain:



Feet up time:


In the grounds of the old hospital:






New growth:



Lots of green:


Have a great weekend, take care
and thanks a lot for coming by!
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61 comments:

  1. MarthaSaturday, April 10, 2021

    I would imagine getting the stent removed is a very good thing. I hope all goes smoothly and glad you don't have to stay too long. I love your beautiful art and love all the pretty photos too. Glad to see lots of green and signs of spring. Take good care of yourself Valerie and have a nice weekend!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Martha I hope things will be easier when it's out! You have a great weekend, too!

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  2. kathyinozarksSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Hope everything goes well for you-positive and healing thoughts.
    Looks like spring, we finally are greening up too, beautiful art will be thinking of you

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Kathy, Have a great weekend take care!

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  3. ChristineSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Will be thinking of you Valerie! Lovely art and spring photos.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Christine, much appreciated! Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. AnonymousSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Hi Val good morning! I'm keeping my fingers crossed tat everything goes well this time, with none of those nasty side-effects. Have a restful weekend, and take a good book to read when you go into the hospital. BIG hugs from us all! Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Sarah. I will be taking my Kindle, so have a whole library with me! Have a great weekend, hugs to all!

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, April 10, 2021

    I'm hoping the stent they put in your abdomen can be successfully removed and you will now receive a clean bill of health. Since you will be in the hospital, I will link you for T Tuesday. I can also link you to AJJ, if you need me to. While I'm at it, if you need me to, I can link you to Tag Tuesday. The only one I can't link is TioT, since they use Inlinkz.

    I really like your latest Art Journal Journey entry. I can't decide if the girl is sad or pensive. She's beautiful, though and I like her wild hair. The entire entry is gorgeous and of course, I see a bird (and a butterfly, too) that is your signature theme. Thanks for sharing this with us using Eileen's theme.

    Your walk shows how green everything is in your world. We are not that far along yet, but I see we both have tulips growing. The photos show spring has truly arrived in your world. Stay safe and keep calm, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Elizabeth. It would be good if you could link me to whatever you can, thanks. We don't need to link to TiOT, so no worries there. I, too, hope all goes well this time, but I am really rather nervous just now. I will visit the TsfT people later in the week. Have a good weekend, look after yourself!

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    2. Bleubeard and ElizabethSaturday, April 10, 2021

      I'll let everyone at TsfT know you'll be by after you are out of the hospital/clinic.

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    3. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks E, that's great!

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  6. aussie aNNieSaturday, April 10, 2021

    wowzer this is one fabulous post. love your great work of art as always. xx

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  7. Tracey@HotchpotchcreationsSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Wishing you all the best on Monday Valerie, glad the weather has now started to change so you could enjoy your early morning walks, they really are the best. Lovely page with those pops of purples and pinks, colours I really do struggle with. She looks ready to enjoy her day too. Take care of yourself, will be thinking of you.
    Hugs Tracey xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks so much Tracey, have a great weekend, stay safe!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,Saturday, April 10, 2021

    I hope that all goes well on Monday, Valerie, and that there are no unpleasant effects from the removal of the stent. You have been through enough! Time to let someone else shoulder the burden for a while. Thank you for including a bird in your hybrid piece today. It looks like a conventional species to which we are accustomed, somewhat resembling a Blue Jay here in Ontario. Certainly it is not a new, gobsmacking rarity of the type you have discovered at Balconia-by-the Rhine, but one appreciates that these are not to be turned up like old memories. No doubt in the coming months, a few more will capture the attention of your discerning eye. Your pictures look serene and quite bucolic, even the storm damage. And those feet we see were made for walking, and that's what we hope they will be doing very soon. Again, good luck on Monday. All your blogging friends will be thinking of you. Hugs and kisses. David

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks David! Yes, I have really been through enough these past weeks, and hope very much that all will go well this time. And more special birds will be showing themselves in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for them! Have a wonderful weekend, stay fit and well, hugs to you both!

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  9. Teresa ArsenaultSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Lovely page with a positive message. I hope all goes well with your procedure.
    Things are starting to warm up here (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and I can see brighter green on the pine trees outside my window, The grass is still rather brown, but that will change soon. I’m looking forward to spring.

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Teresa. Enjoy the warmer weather! Have a great Weekend!

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  10. nwilliams6Saturday, April 10, 2021

    Great page with lot of energy and a lovely bird! Very cool! I am hoping things go well for your on your procedure - thinking of you and praying for you! Hugz - extra ones!

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Nancy! I appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and the extra hugs!

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  11. Rustic PumpkinSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Sending healing wishes for a smooth procedure and speedy healing. Deb

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  12. My name is Erika.Saturday, April 10, 2021

    I'll keep my fingers crossed as goes well. You must hate the idea of going back so soon after getting your "freedom' again. Hopefully it will just be for those few days. And those colors are great and what a great piece for AJJ and Eileen's memory. How true. You need to make life count all the time. Loving your spring photos. We finally have green here also. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelSaturday, April 10, 2021

      Thanks Erika! Glad to hear you are greening up again! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  13. CJ KennedySaturday, April 10, 2021

    The colors on your page are so vibrant! So nice to see Spring bursting in your area. We're a little behind you weather wise. Wishing all the best for your procedure. Take care.

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  14. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Lovely art. Good luck with stent removal.

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  15. DVArtistSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Oh I love this face and the photos are so peaceful. Have a great weekend.

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  16. Elkes LebensglückSaturday, April 10, 2021

    *wow* ich bin begeistert von deinen Seite, wunderschön!!!!Deine Fotos sind auch so schön mit all den Blühenden was du gesehen hast.
    Ich drücke dir feste die Daumen dass alles gut geht und wünsche dir noch einen schönen Sonntag!
    Liebe Umarmung an dich denkende Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 11, 2021

      Danke, liebe Elke, dir ein schönes Wochenende!

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  17. Lucyna DrozłowskaSaturday, April 10, 2021

    Beautiful spring photos and very interesting work. Everything will be ok and you will be back home soon. Lots of health :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 11, 2021

      Thanks so much Lucyna, much appreciated! Stay safe!

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  18. Lowcarb team memberSaturday, April 10, 2021

    You got some great shots here, lovely selection of photographs.

    Hope your hospital procedure goes well, thinking of you.

    All the best Jan

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  19. DebraSunday, April 11, 2021

    I hope all will go well in the hospital. Beautiful artwork and lovely spring photos.

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  20. DMSSunday, April 11, 2021

    Lots of green on your walk! So glad the weather cooperated and you were able to get some outside time before going to the hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery and sending lots of healing thoughts your way. May everything go as smoothly as possible. :) Hugs!
    ~Jess

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 11, 2021

      Thanks Jess, much appreciated. Have a good week!

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  21. gigi-hawaiiSunday, April 11, 2021

    Good luck with the stent. Hope there are no complications. Love the plants and the foliage. Signs of spring!

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  22. pearshapedcraftingSunday, April 11, 2021

    I love the girl with the windswept hair - its a lovely page! Plenty of wind here and snow on occasions! Plenty of signs of Spring on your walk and lovely shades of green! I hope your hospital stay goes well and you are soon back to good health! Hugs, Chrisx

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    1. Valerie-JaelSunday, April 11, 2021

      Thanks so much Chris, Hope it will just be a few days! Have a great week!

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  23. Carola BartzSunday, April 11, 2021

    That is a lovely page you created. Your weather is certainly very different from ours. Good luck for your hospital stay, I hope you don't have to be there too long and everything will work out okay.

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  24. TammySunday, April 11, 2021

    I love this page Valerie, it's so colorful and what a fabulous girl image! I hope everything goes well for you Monday, sending hugs.
    Tammy x

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  25. RikaMonday, April 12, 2021

    eine super schöne Seite!

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  26. SueMonday, April 12, 2021

    Wow what a fabulous piece, such beautiful colours. I hope the procedure goes well for you tomorrow - I'm sure it will, and that you will be back to full health as soon as possible. Take it easy, and take care, Sue xx

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  27. JeanieMonday, April 12, 2021

    I'm so glad you can get out and about and that the weather is holding. Good luck next week. I hope all will go well.

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  28. craftytrogTuesday, April 13, 2021

    Beautiful hybrid art Valerie, and your photos are wonderful.
    Alison xx

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  29. Divers and SundryWednesday, April 14, 2021

    It looks like it was such a pleasant day for a walk. Pretty spring flowers :)

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  30. Magic Love CrowThursday, April 22, 2021

    Your art piece is so much fun!!! Loving your Spring photos! Big Hugs!

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