Well, en 83-årsdag er vel egentlig ikke noe særlig å huske? Ikke er det ‘rundt tall’, og det faktum at man har blitt enda ett år eldre, enda litt skrøpeligere til bens og med en enda svakere hukommelse, det er vel egentlig ikke en positiv hendelse? Men så er det jo slik da – at slekt og venner likevel har et ønske om å markere dagen?! Og slikt setter jo spor – ofte i form av blomster (som etter hvert visner hen) som jeg derfor har fotografert. Og så kan vi alle ha litt ekstra glede av denne fargeprakten?
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Well, a ’83rd birthday’ isn’t really something to celebrate, is it? It isn’t even what you could call a ’round number’, and the fact that one has grown even a year older, even a bit more fragile to the bone and with an ever weakening memory, is that really a positive event?
But then there are these friends and relatives that are all hell bent on marking the day, – ‘my day’ 🙂 ?! And such happenings leave traces – often in the form of flowers (which eventually withers away) and which I have therefore chosen to photograp. Thus we may all have a little extra pleasure from this color splendor?
Compliments of SRB)
Please return me to INDEX for a new picture/destination.
I missed your special Birthday Svein, and congratulations upon this wonderful milestone.. Like you I love taking photos of flowers .. My hubby gave me a spring bunch of flowers only yesterday… 🙂
Take care of yourself.. and wishing you Many more such Happy Memories.. 🙂
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I have come to a point in life where I kind of slow down a bit, taking the time to observe all the details around me. Not that I may bring any memories where I’m going 🙂 but it gives me a bit of joy anyhow!
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That is the best way Svein… We have slowed down to observe also… Such are the gifts of retirement… Not to be rushing about .. 🙂
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Oh I know, Sue. I’ve been in retirement for 16 years now! And if luck is on my side, I might
have a couple of year still . . .
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You will have more than a couple Svein… 🙂 of that I am sure..
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Time will tell, but life comes without guarantees!
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🙂
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Flowers are always beautiful, and these are even more, so bright. You look great :
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Thank you, Paola, you are too kind.
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Thank you, Paola, you are too kind 🙂
My avatar shot was taken nearly 8 years ago!
(But I don’t think I have changed much since then!)
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Blomster skal man være takknemlig for,
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🙂 Jada, men i min alder må man ha lov å ‘brumme’ litt . . .?
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Happy Birthday number 83, peace and love!! 🙂
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Thank you! It’s all over (and nearly forgotten by now! 🙂
But – will I ever reach 84? That’s the burning question!”
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Hope you had an enjoyable birthday. 83 is a grand age to be and I wouldn’t mind a few lovely flowers on my birthday (tomorrow) too 🙂
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Hi Vicki,
Your wish will surely be granted! Congratulations!
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Happy birthday from Spain.
Cris.
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¡Gracias Chris!
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Belated Happy Birthday, Svein. The gorgeous flowers make it worth it. 🎂🎶🥳
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Yes, Christine, they were nice – and a bit unexpected even if on a special day 🙂
The November snow never came back once it disapperaed and the last week has been kind of sunny with plus temperatures! Not too many, of course, but even so – a large improvment!
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Happy Birthday, Svein! I send you some flower💐🌹🌺 and a toast🥂🍺🍷🥃 to your 83!
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Ja Gratulerer så mye på etterskudd! Håper du hadde en minnerik dag!
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Nja, du sendte meg jo en gratulasjon via SMS, men denne hukommelsen kan virkelig være et problem! 🙂
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Lovely flowers Swein, and Hope you had a lovely Birthday. However we should celebrate every day, we can get up and enjoy the beautiufl sunsets.♥
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You have got a valid point there. Ute!
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Gorgeous flowers, Svein! It’s the thought that counts and the memories. You’re probably healthier than most people. Eat well, sleep well, exercise and keep taking those stunning pictures!
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Thank you! Well, I’m not so good with the exercise any more. Used to walk for miles through the woods, but my balance isn’t quite what it used to be, no – nowhere near what it used to be!!! 🙂 But I’m still smiling to the world. That must count for something, right?
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Yes, it does. 😁
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If it’s your birthday then go with the flow…
Celebrate… Whatever the number 🎉😊🎂
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Well, I bought the cakes, prepared the food, closed my eyes and lived with the moment. Seemed to be the sensible thing to do, and I guess that is very close to your advise? 😉
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Lovely flowers, so thank you for sharing their beauty and “Happy Birthday” to you!
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Thank you! It’s all over for this time! 🙂
And one never knows whether there is going to be a ‘next time’ in my age! 🙂
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There is nothing for granted at any age, I think.
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Not really, no! ;-D
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🙂
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Väldigt vackra buketter! Grattis på födelsedagen!
/Anita
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