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Our Home our Haven

Saturday, December 17, 2011

                               


                       Bush Christmas and a pic for Kath and 2 for Mel

As you know the people  I deliver mail are very isolated,here are 2 mailboxes,another popped up on Friday so I will take a pic tomorrow,just because hardly anyone will see them at least they still have the spirit....

 This is a milk can converted to a reindeer for Christmas.And a Panda Santa.
 How cool is that! I showed it last year but this year they have added some more bits.
 This one has a Christmas tree and it has little solar lights,must look good at night.
 Now for Mel I mentioned to her that I had a mirror the same as hers,it is off an old dressing table and we have hung it upside down so Mum has a little shelf for pretties,sorry about the old girl in the pic,funny thing about mirrors they reflect the taker lol.
 This is for the interest of kath, a friend gave us a mantel from the old railway cottage down the road!! Bob has installed the woodwork but this is going to have a gas fire in front with the log look,I noticed it is almost the same as the one Kath has put in, I wanted to strip the timber back but Bob has to win some so it is very dark,but we just love it and feel so blessed that they gave it to us, very sad though that they took it out of "its home".
Back to Mel,here are my little shoe stretchers like yours a bit worse for wear and they live on top of my little writing desk, I love them..

We had our Treasures Christmas lunch here at home for all the girls yesterday and it was wonderful,I forgot to take pics...anyway a huge change is on its way,my partner in crime in our community work told me yesterday that she hand hubby have bought a home in the next town..I was shocked but so happy for her..I am now not sure what the future will bring,I know when Val moves her heart and soul will go into her new town,she is the Treasurer and motivator for many things that we do and I cannot do it alone, there are no young people coming through the groups,everyone too busy.. I will have to refocus, I will see the park finished and the Treasures shop ...well this makes its future unsure as I also was going to slow down ready to let someone else take over in 3 years time when we retire,at this stage we will go one step at a time until Val and I can have discussions....I can feel a big change about to happen and I am not sure if I want to stay on the train lol.I am getting tired,I think perhaps the time is approaching when I will concentrate on the soldiers and the seniors...God will lead,I will wait with patience while the future unfolds...

11 comments:

  1. Carole what a lovely mailbox it brings a smile to your face,love it.
    Yes just roll with life and it will all sort out.xx

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  2. Always love dropping by your blog!
    xxxxxxx

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  3. Finding those sorts of things always brings a smile - thanks for sharing. You've had many changes lately - be gentle to yourself, patience to allow for the leading is good. Hugs and blessings to you.

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  4. I love the reindeer mailbox! I am a big believer in things happening for a reason and maybe the support coming from the mine and Val moving may be just a small part of the puzzle...

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  5. They say if you're looking for someone to help out, always ask those who are the busiest; they always find time! Those young people 'who are always too busy' are probably just playing Video games, and would be useless.

    I must go and decorate MY mailbox!!

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  6. How interesting to see your "new" mantle! I would love to see what you do with it in due course.
    How lovely that it came from Railway cottage, our old home ;-)

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  7. I love the photos of the mailboxes.

    Hope you can sort out your future.

    Sft x

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  8. love the mailboxes they look fun ones. Youre home looks lovely & welcoming. You take time for yourself & do not wear yourself out. Its easy to wear yourself out.
    Thanks so much for your sweet words they are always nice to read. Make sure you look after you to x x

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  9. Carole the mail boxes look lovely and festive. It's always a bit of a strange feeling when friends move. Hope there's someone in the wings ready to take on Val's job. Have a special peaceful Christmas. Love Molly xx

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  10. Hi Carole
    Many thanks for popping over to my blog & leaving such a lovely comment. It was really nice as hubby collected me from work. I got in popped my pjs! on made a nice cup of tea & went & looked at my emails & blog. Found all the lovely replies.
    You sound like you have a good formula for dealing with lifes up & downs. It is great that you have your faith to.I like the idea of keeping a small book to keep daily affirmations 7 will take your advise on that.
    I hope things are going ok with your son & his health. He is very lucky to have such a great mum x x

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  11. I have nominated you for a Liebster award. Look at my blog to find out what it is about.

    Sft x

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