Ramblings of a retiree in France
Look closely at the photograph and I think you’ll realise why I’ve chosen it for this year’s Christmas Card. I took the photograph on a wintery day on our December 2018 trip to Paris where my beloved visited Notre Dame. Sadly it was ravaged by fire on 15 April, losing its gothic spire, roof and many precious artefacts.
Consequently, Notre Dame will not hold a Christmas mass for the first time since 1803, though the rector, Patrick Chauvet, will still celebrate midnight mass at the nearby church of Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois.
I’m going to be taking a bit of a break from blogging until the New Year. Consequently, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you, and your nearest and dearest, every happiness, good health and much success for 2020 and beyond………………………
Merry Christmas Sheree, have a good break too 👍👍🍷🍷
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Happy Christmas!
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Have a great holiday.
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome 😉
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you too Jina
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Lovely photo. Merry Christmas 🎁
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Merry Christmas to you too
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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas 🌲❤🌲
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Merry Christmas Sheree and have a wonderful New Year break too.
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Merry Christmas Mel.
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Sorry about that Sheree. I thought I was responding to another e-mail. But I do wish YOU a very Merry Christmas as well.
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Enjoy your break and happy new year
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Thanks and you too
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🙂
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I hope you have a wonderful break Sheree! And Happy New Year to you and your husband!!😁😸🎉🎊🎈🎇
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Happy Holidays and have a great break!
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Thanks and Happy Holidays to you too
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Thank you!
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Have a great holiday mate and I wish you a great year in 2020.
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Happy holidays and happy New Year
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!
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What a treasure! I was just reminded about it on the news 30 minutes ago! It is a beautiful picture you took!
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Thanks Diane
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During this festive season of giving, let us take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things. May this wonderful time of the year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness not just today, but throughout the New Year.
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Kally, thank you for your kind thoughts. I hope you too have a happy, healthy and successful 2020, and beyond……..
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So thankful you were able to capture this photo last year. Happy New Year! 🎉
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Me too Dawn and Happy New Year to you too!
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Happy New Year!
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Thank you and Happy New Year to you.
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🙂
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