Friday, December 23, 2011

Weekend Reflections

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It's definitely winter!! And I was longing for the harbor and the ships!
Wishing you all a very beautiful, Merry Christmas with lots of love and laughter!!
Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.
Mark Twain
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.
Francis Bacon

If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Jennifer Jones
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40 comments:

  1. FranciscaDecember 23, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Wishing you much laughter and joy this holiday season, dear Sylvia!

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  2. SivindenDecember 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Great reflections - and what an interesting picture of the sailing ship.
    Merry Christmas to you:)

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  3. MalyssDecember 23, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    To celebrate Christmas with ships is a thing that I enjoy very much!!
    I wish you a Merry and Happy Christmas from France!

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  4. Rune EideDecember 23, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What would we be without humour? Absolutely dull and worthless. I side with Mark Twain in his view (I have always held him in great respect).

    May you hand you loved ones have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  5. TexWisGirlDecember 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    so true - choose humor. :)

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  6. AlDecember 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful photos and timely quotes, as always Sylvia. A very Merry Christmas to you and Sam Schnauzer - give him a treat from me and Socks!

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  7. LauraDecember 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Exquisite as always Sylvia...wishing you and your beloveds a holiday season filled with love and light.

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  8. Simon December 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Pretty boat images this week Sylvia. Have a blessed Christmas weekend.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Wonderful reflections Sylvia!

    Merry Christmas,
    Antonette

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  10. GrayquillDecember 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great reflections and I really like your current header.
    I hope you have a Merry Christmas - GQ

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  11. JamesDecember 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Great collection of boats and reflections! Have a wonderful Christmas weekend!

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  12. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 23, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    we have a sailing boat called Spirit of Adventure that gives students opportunities to sail.

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  13. Sérgio PontesDecember 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Hi, have a Merry Christmas

    Regards

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  14. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsDecember 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I too am fascinated by ships either moored or sailing! Beautiful glow in the first photo, but I especially love the furled sails of the ship in the second photo! A ship reminding of other sailing days!

    May you have a wonderful Christmas!

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  15. DianneDecember 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Oh! I do love that tall ship with it's masts reaching for the sky. I hope you enjoy a wonderful Christmas- time Sylvia.xx

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  16. jooDecember 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Dear Sylvia,
    What a lovely set of photos and quotes! The last one is adorable - I do love marinas:)
    Let me wish you and your beloved beautiful and peaceful Christmas!
    Much love
    Joo:)

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  17. JackDecember 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Ooooh, Sylvia, that harbor photo is tops.

    Have a great weekend, this special weekend. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  18. LinneaDecember 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Merry Christmas Sylvia....looking forward to more lovely shots and words of wisdom (and comedy) from you in 2012!

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  19. EcoRoverDecember 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Might be the only thing old Francis B said that I agree with... Happy Holidays, Sylvia!

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  20. SridharanDecember 23, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wonderful collection yet again sylvia...! Merry Christmas..!

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  21. PatDecember 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful water reflections, Sylvia! I especially like the first one of the soft golden sunset colors. I wish you a wonderful family and fun-filled Christmas!

    -Pat in California

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  22. Gillian OlsonDecember 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Your new header is too funny!

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  23. genieDecember 23, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    LO ve those squiggly mast reflections in the water. They are so cool. And that one boat is out of this world. Real old world looking. Merry Christmas. genie

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  24. Maude LynnDecember 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    That second shot is amazing!

    Merry Christmas, Sylvia!

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  25. DhemzDecember 23, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    really stunning! thanks for dropping by @ explorerminded.com

    happy holidays!

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  26. TeamgsquareDecember 23, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Merry Christmas , First pic is just out of the world .

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  27. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 23, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Hi Silvia... Yes, a sense of humor can take one far in life... We always need to express the JOY --whenever we can!!!!!

    Love your photos --especially that first one. The sunbeams beaming down are truly awesome... How can one see something like that and not believe in God?????? WOW---love it.

    Merry Christmas.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  28. Linda ReederDecember 23, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, Sylvia!

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  29. Yogi♪♪♪December 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love the ships, especially the sailing ship.

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  30. ♥ BrajaDecember 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    that last pic is fantastic, Sylvia...

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  31. magiceyeDecember 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    wishing you and yours a splendid season!

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  32. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Lovely photos, Sylvia!
    Merry Christmas to you and those near and dear to you.

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  33. IndraniDecember 23, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    The boat pictures are fantastic!
    Wish you a Very Merry Christmas Sylvia! :)

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  34. Laura~Pretty PixDecember 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Merry Christmas, Sylvia. May yours be filled with joy peace happiness and love!

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  35. CildemerDecember 24, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Wonderful captures and quotes!
    Thanks for sharing, Sylvia. And thanks for your much appreciated visits and lovely comments;o)
    I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and all the best for the year to come

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  36. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Hello Sylvia I wish you a Merry Christmas.
    You enjoy this time and that you have a good night, a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012, which comes loaded with good things for all concerned.

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  37. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful! Happy Christmas, Sylvia!

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  38. Betty ManousosDecember 24, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    the boat photos are splendid!
    merry christmas!
    (though i know it's going to be tough for you this christmas.

    i'm sending lots of prayers, my dearest!)

    ((hugs))

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  39. GeorgeDecember 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    You've shared some gorgeous pictures with us this weekend. I especially like the way you caught the tall ship firing a broadside.

    I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

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  40. SandyCarlsonDecember 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    These are beautiful adventures, these photos!

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