Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Friday, 23 December 2011

Friday Flowers

For Friday Flowers, how about an archive shot; but something to look forward to nonetheless.

To quote from one of Wordsworth's great poems, from 1804


a host of golden daffodils, 
beside the lake, beneath the treees,
fluttering and dancing in the breeze




Enjoy your day, whatever you are doing.

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Christmas is coming up, and although I'm not one to get excited by it all these days, here's a card anyway, from Jim and myself, to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.




27 comments:

Gillian Olson said...

The daffodils are definintely something to look forward to. Merry Christmas to you and Jim too.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Gillian.
Have a good Christmas too. :-)

ADRIAN said...

You have a merry Christmas too. Good card.

BlueShell said...

Hi, I love the poem! And those yellow flowers. we have some of those , here in Portugal too.
I am thankfull...the card is nice.

Wishing you and Jim a very Merry Christmas full of peace, friendship, Love and joy.

BlueShell...the portuguese true Shell...LOL.
Hugs

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Adrian.
I'm such a skinflint at times, I'll use it on the other blog too. :-)
Have a good Christmas.

Thank you BlueShell; and a merry Christmas to you too.

Kozma Erzsébet said...

Nice flowers.
Merry Christmas for you too!

Captain Shagrat said...

Looking forward to the new year here at the attic. Let it all pass by with minimal effort... bah humbug. However festive greetings to you my dear boy, give Jim a hug from me. Oh and if you have time go on youtube and look for the ultimate dog tease its so funny, made me laugh anyway..

Midmarsh John said...

Lovely daffs. I keep looking to see if mine are making an appearance yet.

Nice idea for the card. Wishing you and Jim a restful Christmas.

Arija said...

I have always loved that poem, ever since i had to learn it in school.

Thank you for the lovely Christmas wish.

Wishing you the peace of Christmas and a wonderful New Year to follow.

Bob Bushell said...

Have a great christmas Keith and Jim.

The Herald said...

Aaahh, a breath of spring, not long to go now...lol

Great card.

A Merry Christmas to you too, I hope you and Jim have a good one...[;o)

Gemel said...

Daffodils are my favourite flower, closely followed by the sunflower, glad that you posted a shot of them today.

May you and Jim have a wonderful cold, brisk, snowy Christmas ♥

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Kozma. Have a good Christmas too.

Thanks Debbie. I'll be glad when it's all over too lol
Have a good Christmas.
I've seen that YouTube clip; brilliant!
Here's a link for anyone who hasn't seen it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw

Thanks John. All the best to you and Bobby.

Thank you Arija. All the best Christmas wishes to you too.

Thank you Bob. I hope you have a really good Christmas too. I look forward to seeing lots more of your excellent pictures.

Thank you Trevor. Yea, roll on spring; and all those spring migrants. :-)

Gemel, thank you. The usual English rain here at the moment lol
Have a great Christmas.

Linda said...

Merry Christmas, Keith.

Roy said...

Merry Christmas Keith.

TexWisGirl said...

beautiful daffys! merry christmas to you, too! really glad to 'know' you this year, keith!

TexWisGirl said...

oh, and hug that sweet jim for me from across the pond! :)

holdingmoments said...

Linda, thank you. A very merry Christmas to you too.

Cheers Roy. All the best for Christmas.

Thanks Theresa. Have a great Christmas; and Jim sends a big woof.

Elizabeth Grimes said...

Merry Christmas! Beautiful flowers and perfect quote to accompany them.

JoLynne Lyon said...

Thanks for the card and the flowers! Merry Christmas!

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Elizabeth.
Enjoy your Christmas :-)

JoLynne, thank you. Have a lovely Christmas too.

Horst in Edmonton said...

Merry Christmas Keith, and a wonderful New Year, from Canada.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Horst, and a merry Christmas to you too.

KaHolly said...

Have a wonderful Christmas!

Kelly said...

Merry Christmas, Keith!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get out to see some birds. I think I might head over to the Little Miami River soon for a quick peek at what's around! Thanks for the wishes...

missing moments said...

Hope your day was filled with love! Merry Christmas!

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Karen. I hope yours was good too.

Thanks Kelly. Hope you managed to see a few birds. :-)

Thanks Reena. A quiet day, but enjoyable.