Friday, 18 January 2019

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS AND THE WEEKEND ROUNDUP

Time for Weekend Reflections and The Weekend Roundup and this week’s letter is C and Candy.  Now I am sure most of you know that these photographs are from my Family holiday in CAPE Town over the CHRISTMAS period.  The three younger people in this first shot are COUSINS and following that is Annika that I am giving a CUDDLE too.
Above is my REFLECTION image and below is poor Annika who had just had a huge wave drenched her CLOTHING and left her very COLD. Following that image is an unusual CRITTER.
Thanks to Goody from blogger, her son has identified this critter for us. 
It is a Koopie foam grasshopper.
Now I am sure you will agree you have never had or seen a CHRISTMAS tree like this and I had brought a decoration from Northern Ireland for all 9 of us to put on this tree.  To the right fairly near the top there is a manager scene with baby Jesus CHRIST in his CRIB. Annika's favourite was this CUTE bird.  You will see at the  base of the tree is CHOCOLATE CANDY figures.


Now in the UK we do not talk about candy but use the word sweets and the other day when I was walking in my own town I spotted this shop and its name was CURIOUS CANDY! NO, I  was not even tempted to go in!


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21 comments:

  1. Linda18 January 2019 at 16:47

    Looks likes fun and joy! :-)

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  2. Bill 18 January 2019 at 18:12

    Many many many years ago, my grandparents had a Christmas... uh... tree (?) that looked a lot like that when they were living in Arizona. And that is one strange looking bug. You guys sure do have a good time!

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  3. Elephant's Child18 January 2019 at 18:45

    Lots of family fun - which is lovely to see.

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  4. Ragged Robin18 January 2019 at 21:39

    A great set of photos - lovely to see your family and the fun you were all having. The Christmas Tree is so unusual. Have a good weekend.

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  5. eileeninmd18 January 2019 at 21:58

    Hello, Margaret. Your family is beautiful. I like the Christmas tree and decorations. Enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.

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  6. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥18 January 2019 at 22:34

    Hello dear Margaret!

    You spent a nice Christmas time.
    The tree is very ingenious. I am delighted with him.

    Hugs and greetings from sad, weeping Poland.
    Lucja

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  7. Ginny Hartzler19 January 2019 at 04:17

    I love this tree! Is it something you bought, or did you find it? Wow, this bug is amazing, and I bet very poisonous, too.

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  8. Taken For Granted19 January 2019 at 05:38

    Margaret, that is a cute portrait of you and Anika. Also like your reflections.

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  9. James19 January 2019 at 06:03

    I like the Christmas tree. :-) Wonderful photos, they made me smile.

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  10. Ruth Hiebert19 January 2019 at 06:36

    Lovely pictures. I have to say that is the most unusual Christmas tree I have ever seen, but it sure works.

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  11. Jim19 January 2019 at 07:13

    Poor Annika, too bad she got splashed with the cold water. I like your tree, it seems to be a piece of driftwood. And that big, large. I'd be sure none of them ever got inside the house. I'll look for them when we come to Cape Town. Your reflections are good too, the beach sands must still have been wet from that big wave.
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  12. Jim19 January 2019 at 07:15

    I forgot, that is the first "candy" store I've seen on your island. Thank you for the picture, I suppose I won't be seeing a real one.

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  13. Bob Bushell19 January 2019 at 08:01

    Passionate pictures of all family.

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  14. DeniseinVA19 January 2019 at 13:01

    Lovely family photos and I also like the tree with those pretty ornaments, like a sculpture of sorts. That bug is fascinating.

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  15. Linda W.19 January 2019 at 15:46

    That is a very unusual Christmas tree.

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  16. orchid032419 January 2019 at 20:55

    Dearest Margaret; Oh, what kind of critter that could be ;-) My first kind of Christmas tree to see and ornaments are lovely as well as Annika♡♡♡
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*

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  17. Tom19 January 2019 at 21:26

    ...wonderful family fun! Now that's an interesting 'C'hristmas tree. 'C'urious 'C'andy 'C'aught my eye.Thanks Margaret for stopping by, please come again.

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  18. Phil Slade20 January 2019 at 21:45

    It all looked hot and sunny but I guess those waves are also very high to give anyone a good soaking. To me, the sea is always cold, except when I was in India in January time.

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  19. vesselsmemories22 January 2019 at 02:26

    I love seeing photos of family! The picture of you and Annika is so sweet, both of you look very happy to be with each other. The critter is quite colorful, looks like it can fly, too! Do you know what it is? Have a good week, Margaret.
    Dawn

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  20. Goody22 January 2019 at 13:54

    I was admiring your wonderful photos with my son who thinks your critter might be a koppie foam grashopper. I'm not sure I've ever left you a comment, but have been enjoying your posts for some time. A very happy new year to you and your lovely family.

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)22 January 2019 at 14:19

    Always fun to see your travels and your family ! Your Granddaughter is a lovely young woman!

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