Calling all bloggers! Join us here at the Will Blog for Comments linkup, a family-friendly place where bloggers come together to share their posts.
- The "Will Blog for Comments" bi-weekly linkup will opens every other Monday at 8:00am Mountain Time and remain open for 10 days (longer over some holidays).
- Each linkup will close 10 days after opening, on Thursday at 8:00pm MT, or when the linkup reaches 50 posts.
- The most popular posts from the previous linkup will be featured in the spotlight during the next linkup.
- Please don't forget that the rule to participate in this linkup is that you must visit and comment on at least 2 other posts. This is not a drop-a-link-and-run party. It's an exchange.
- NOTE: I visit and comment on each link shared, so if you don't see a comment from your host, it means there was a problem with your link and/or comment restrictions in place.
- All featured posts will be Pinned to one of my Pinterest boards for extra visibility.
- Featured posts in the Spotlight are based on popularity as chosen by readers. These tend to be from those shared here in the first day or two of the linkup. Many shared later on in the linkup only get seen by me, which is a shame, so I also feature one of my personal favorites that you might have missed as Host's Choice.
Welcome to our Current LinkUp,
Will Blog for Comments #71, open October 20 - 30.
WHAT'S NEW AROUND HERE
As expected, I loved seeing the south of England! My brother and sister and I had a lot of fun. In 7 days, I think we took all the transport you can in England: car, bus, ferry, Tube, high-speed train, and taxi. I have been to London before (25 years ago) but I even saw a few new things there.
For example, I had never crossed the Tower Bridge on an open-air bus. You can scan this QR to watch:
Big Ben continues to impress.
Westminster Abbey is still overwhelmingly breathtaking.
St. Paul's is still its gorgeous-architectural-marvel self.
The Tower of London is still impressive, and the Crown Jewels are still there.
Aside from London, I really enjoyed Oxford, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, and any cathedral and castle we could find (looking at you, Salisbury Cathedral), but I was especially taken with the Isle of Wight and Dover.
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| Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight |
I was shocked to see everything that grows on the Isle of Wight--it was like all my favorite things in one place: rhododendrons (blooming in October!), palm trees, holly, fuchsia, and more. You can see how tall the canna lilies are here if you look carefully for my brother and me standing behind them.
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| Osborne House on the Isle of Wight |
And the White Cliffs at Dover really are just spectacular!
As you might guess, I took over 60 pictures a day, so I'm spending time this week backing them up in my private Forever Cloud and adding Descriptions (the story behind the photo and my memories of it) to give my photos meaning and to make scrapbooking them really easy since I'll already know what to write and the photos are organized.
And just like that, October is half over! I'll be staying put here at home with my family, working my passions as an adjunct instructor, interpreter, and FOREVER Ambassador until December when I get to travel with my husband again, this time for our anniversary.
I hope you are enjoying the crispness and colors of October!
And now on to the Featured Posts in the Spotlight! If you missed them last time at Will Blog for Comments #70, check them out today by clicking the blue links.
MOST POPULAR POSTS FROM LAST TIME:
- Breakfast in the Jungle - A "Hands-On" Kids Tablescape by Patty at Life is Better Lakeside
- Making Old Photo Albums into Digital Books by Jennifer at Between the Bookends
- A Weekend in Door County - Sturgeon Bay by Amy at Amy's Creative Pursuits
- Freeze-Dried Chicken Vegetable Ramen by Jennifer's Kitchen at Easy Pantry Recipes
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AND THE ONE YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED (Host's Choice):
- Lazy Lasagna (with Frozen Ravioli!) by Tracey at The Kitchen is My Playground
Thanks for another great party, Jennifer! Wishing you a wonderful start to a new school year. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Forever Cloud, too - I always learn so much about the digital world from you (which has definitely been an areaI continue to grow in). Have a wonderful getaway, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! I love hearing this! :) And thanks for your well-wishes on the school year and getaway. So happy you're participating in the linkup. We love seeing the creative ideas you have to share.
Deletehi jennifer just shared the buckets and signed up for your newsletter, laura in Colorado
ReplyDeleteOh, that's fantastic, Laura. Thanks for sharing your darling post on decorating with buckets! I'm so happy to hear that. I hope you'll really enjoy the newsletter as well. (P.S. I'm in Colorado, too!) So happy to have you as part of the linkup!
DeleteThank you so much, Jennifer, for featuring our "Toddler Time" post! We so appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement! Have a wonderful trip with your siblings! Sounds like a memorable adventure!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! It was such a fun post with so many fun ideas. And thanks for the well-wishes. We didn't really do it on purpose, but today is the 10-year anniversary of our mom's passing, and we leave for London the day after the 10-year mark of her funeral, so I can't help but think of her. I know she loves that we're doing this. :)
DeleteSitting at #11 this week Jen. Thanks bunches and bunches for hosting and warm hospitality. I enjoy visiting with everyone here.
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I'm so glad, Paula! That's exactly the atmosphere I'm going for. :) xoxo I'm so happy you're here. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteJennifer, Thanks so much for your wonderful comment on my website and for hosting Will Blog for Comments!! Have a wonderful time in England! - Patty
ReplyDeleteOf course! It was great to see your post again--I've missed you. You're very welcome. So happy to have you here. And thanks for the well-wishes; I'm less than a week away now and so excited! :)
DeleteI missed a few weeks, Jennifer, but I am back at #32 and #33. Thanks for hosting and all of the work that goes into it. Have a great week! Creatively, Beth
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you again, Beth! :) I know how it goes--due to my schedule, I've had to change to attending to this linkup one week and participating in other linkups the next. We're happy to see you whenever you post. Thanks for joining Will Blog for Comments and sharing. :)
DeleteI can imagine it can feel a bit odd if you're used to traveling together with your husband. But it sounds like you'll have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI think so, too. :) Thanks, Nicole.
DeleteThank you so much for the feature, I so appreciate it. I added your badge to my blog. Your trip looks amazing! I would love to go to London.
ReplyDeleteOf course--it was a well-loved post. :) Thanks for adding the badge to your blog--it's always nice to celebrate and it's also great to reach more bloggers. Thanks for being part of our linkup here! Yes, it was such a fun trip. I just love London. I was surprised at how enamored I am now with the Isle of Wight and Dover, too!
DeleteIt sounds like you had a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteIt was great. :)
DeleteThanks, for this amazing party, Jennifer. Enjoy the new week.
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Thanks for being a part of it, Esme. Wishing you a wonderful week as well.
DeleteThanks fr another fun party Jennifer. I am loving all the Fall inspiration. It's my favorite season. Wishing you a lovely week. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, MaryJo. Thanks for joining us. I know--it's so lovely to see all the fall inspiration everyone is sharing! I hope you have a lovely week as well.
DeleteLooks like you had a wonderful trip to England. Travel really broadens the mind and enriches the soul. Such beautiful memories. So happy you had a wonderful time.
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Thanks so much, Lynne. It really was absolutely delightful. And, yes, I think this is why I'm such a travel addict--it really does broaden the mind and enrich the soul.
DeleteThanks so much for the party, Jennifer! How fun to see photos from your trip! Looks like you had a wonderful time and I can only imagine how special it was sharing it with your siblings!
ReplyDeleteIt really was. :) Thanks for being a part of our linkup!
DeleteWhat a great way to spend time with your siblings. I will be putting London on my bucket list now that I’ve seen your pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely! London is so much fun.
DeleteFABULOUS inspiration this week, Jennifer! Thanks for hosting! Creatively, Beth
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear it! :) Thanks, Beth.
DeleteI love this! I'm so jealous! The flowers and everything are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI know--I couldn't believe all the flowers! I fell in love. :)
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