Thursday, December 1, 2011

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by  the Sky Watch team of  Sandy, Wren and me. And this week as every week, we remember Klaus and know that he joins us in spirit! Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the address under the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up. 
Hope all of you have had a wonderful week!  Christmas is definitely on the way now -- it's DECEMBER! Can you believe it?? Time does fly whether you're having fun or not! So, enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!
You cannot find peace by avoiding life.
Virginia Woolf

The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.
Charles Kuralt


The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family.
Lee Iacocca

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that
gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  G.K. Chesterton
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54 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪December 1, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Good morning Sylvia.

    Great pics, I love the Wolf quote.

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  2. lotusleafDecember 1, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    As usual, great pictures and wise thoughts!

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  3. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 1, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Lovely!!

    Yup, Christmas is coming now! Welcome December! :-)

    Gentle hugs,
    "The orange-scented zephyrs stirred, the branches rustled, and the tinsel crackled like merry music, to which the sparkling lights danced."

    ~~E.T.A. Hoffman "The Nutcracker"

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  4. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Wonderful shots!

    I'm so very very sorry to hear about the father of your children... Hugs and positive thoughts.

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  5. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Beautiful skies, beautiful landscapes and wish quotes again Sylvia.
    Have a beautiful day.
    Costas

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  6. TexWisGirlDecember 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    the gold in the last one is beautiful!!!

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  7. Gillian OlsonDecember 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the last one most, such rich colours.

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  8. CarverDecember 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Gorgeous sky shots from your part of the world Sylvia. I can believe its December.

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  9. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    These are marvellous skies, Sylvia, well captured at just the right time. It's great to start the day here Downunder by reading your selections of great quotes and admiring the skies of your part of the world. Have a great weekend!

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  10. KarenDecember 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Oh such wonderful skies Sylvia. I love the first one.

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  11. LizDecember 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    These are so lovely Sylvia. Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  12. CameraCruiseDecember 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    As always beautiful photos and quotes.
    Have a great weekend.

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  13. theconstantwalkerDecember 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wonderful images to see..

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  14. Ms. BeckyDecember 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    oh that new header is a hoot!!! your skies photos are smashing! the golden glow of the last is mesmerizing, and I love the Charles Kuralt quote. happy SWF to you Sylvia.

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  15. overtiredmumDecember 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    One good thing about winter are the lovely colours in the sky, if not at ground level!
    Have a good weekend xo

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  16. SteffiDecember 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Perfect choice of skies for SWF,Sylvia!Have a nice weekend!

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  17. My name is RietDecember 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful skyphoto's and sayings Sylvia. Have a lovely weekend

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  18. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Sylvia!

    Great captures as usual. I hope you have a great weekend and thank you for always making sure you stop by my blog to say hi. It's very much appreciated.

    Take Care,
    Antonette

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  19. AnnaDecember 1, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful and peaceful pics Sylvia!
    They are to dream away...
    Have a great weekend!
    Greetings, Anna (Netherlands) :-))

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  20. DianneDecember 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Your images are delightful Sylvia - I especially love the second down with the soft light falling across the top of the mountains. xx

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  21. AnnemorDecember 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    The last one made my evening.
    I like it very much.

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  22. EbieDecember 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love how the light puts on the show on top of the snow capped mountains!

    Pretty in pink!

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  23. HansHBDecember 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Great shots, - and I like them very much!
    My favorite is the last one!

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  24. SandyCarlsonDecember 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Chesterton's quote is wonderful. This is a beautiful post. Thanks, Sylvia. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    excellent as always.

    we don't say it enough, but we appreciate you and the team for keeping this meme going. thanks.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    excellent as always.

    we don't say it enough, but we appreciate you and the team for keeping this meme going. thanks.

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  27. EG CameraGirlDecember 1, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Great quotes as always, Sylvia! And lovely skies.

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  28. WencheDecember 1, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Lovely shots you've taken :0)

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  29. eileeninmdDecember 1, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Wonderful post, Sylvia! The photos are gorgeous and I love the scenery. I hope you have a great weekend and happy skywatching!

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  30. Mary Howell CromerDecember 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Such beauty never escapes you...so very pretty. I love that harbor scene...must be near where you live~

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  31. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Second picture is just amazing. Thank you as well for the thoughtful quotes very much.

    Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens photo

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  32. Kim, USADecember 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Your photos are so gorgeous!

    SWF

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  33. TeamgsquareDecember 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Skies always look magical in your pictures .

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  34. JimDecember 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful shots. Especially the last one.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  35. TashDecember 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Beauty of nature and wisdom of the ages. Thank you for the reminders of what's truly important in life.

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  36. IndraniDecember 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely skies.
    The last one with silhouettes look good.

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  37. ReenaDecember 1, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Another beautiful sunset and quotes!

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  38. magiceyeDecember 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    gorgeous captures!

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  39. KayDecember 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Absolutely stunning photos, Sylvia. I'm thinking about you and wishing you a peaceful weekend.

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  40. Stewart MDecember 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Hi there - the 'orange' picture is great.

    Read the post before that one as well - hope that you, your ex and your kids can work through the next months.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  41. SerlineDecember 2, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    I love your Charles Kuralt quote and all your beautiful sky shots. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  42. LeoviDecember 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Beautiful photos, I really love those skies, today I am left with the first and last. Happy weekend.

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  43. RajeshDecember 2, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Wonderful views. Last one is too good.

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  44. IngridDecember 2, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Beautiful skies love the last one ! inspires me for a painting !
    Your header is terrific !
    King Kong and Sylvia !

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  45. LindyLouMacDecember 2, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Calling by from Skywatch, which I hope to participate in more often now I have set up my own photography blog. Having a hop around the different participants this am, thanks to you as part of the Skywatch team for this fabulous meme. Your shots today are all very peaceful.

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  46. TrotterDecember 2, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Hi Sylvia! Sorry for the absence, but there was a small accident around here...

    Lovely shots!!

    Blogtrotter Two is spending a day at sea. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

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  47. This is BelgiumDecember 2, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I love the second one ! so beautiful

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  48. Maude LynnDecember 2, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Gorgeous shots! My favorite is the one with all the boats.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    You're presenting a wonderful series of skies again, Sylvia.
    The last one is my favourite, it's great to see the sun trying to hide after the tree.
    I hope you have a wonderwul weekend.

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  50. MridulaDecember 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I am in awe of those boats! Lovely pictures.

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  51. GeorgeDecember 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    You've shared some beautiful skies with us again this week. I especially like the wispy clouds in your first and third photos.

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  52. NatureFootstepDecember 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    nice, clear skies in your part of the world I see. :)

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  53. forgetmenotDecember 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    That last photo is a "stunner"!!!! Love all the quotes-Bill Cosby was on the Tonight show the other night. He takes everyday situations that happen to all of us and makes them hilarious. I think that is why we love his humor-we have been in those same familiar situations and can identify with everything he is saying. Love your quotes on "Reflectoins Weekend" too. Mickie :)

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  54. Pearl MapleDecember 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great collection of images Sylvia for sky watch fans, thanks for your kind comments on my post earlier

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