Not something I thought I'd be writing ... but unfortunately I need to opt out of the 2016 Challenge ... I was looking forward to meeting new friends, finding old ones ... and just enjoying the fun of the fair!
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| The A - Z budding Magnolias |
Nothing serious and I'm healthy ... I just need to do something else that can't be put off ... so take care - enjoy yourselves ... and I'll see you in May once frenetic April is over ...
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| mid A - Z ... Magnolias in full flow |
One advantage - I'm ready for 2017 - anyone else ready?!
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| Magnolias leafing ... ready for the full greening of Spring and then Summertime ... |
Take care, have fun ... and congratulations to all taking part ...
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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Sorry to hear this - hope all gets sorted out without too much stress. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteI don't have the courage to participate in this theme !
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this - I hope that April goes well for you nevertheless! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you won't be participating. I always enjoy your A to Z posts (as well as your others) so much. Hope what you need to do goes smoothly. Take care.
ReplyDeleteSorry you have to drop out! We'll miss you next month.
ReplyDeleteI love how you look on the bright side--ready for 2017. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are healthy. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you won't be taking part. But glad to know you are okay. Take care.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are a year ahead of the game! See you in May, Hillary.
ReplyDeleteYou shall be sorely missed. But good luck in your April tasks, enjoy spring, and we'll see you in May. Take care
ReplyDeleteYou are ready for 2017. See you here in May.
ReplyDeleteLife comes up. I'm not taking part in A-Z anymore, either. Enjoy your April. Wishing you well.
ReplyDeleteI understand!! I will miss your A to Z! You are always so educational! Loved these photos
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for the coming month!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've had to withdraw. All the best for April!
ReplyDeleteYou have fun too okay :)
ReplyDeleteIt will offer a variety of other ideas perhaps
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. If there's a prize for being ready in advance, you should win it!
ReplyDeleteThe Glasgow Gallivanter
Understand! I almost dropped out myself. Enjoy the break and hope to see you again :)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I hope your break is productive, and look forward to seeing your return.
ReplyDeleteBig smiles about being ready for 2017. Definitely ahead of the pack.
That's a shame, hope it goes well x
ReplyDeleteThat's being prepared for 2017 :) Can totally understand though! Enjoy April!
ReplyDeletebetty
Awww! Okay I guess you better do what you got a do. Have fun, I hope.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Auww. We'll miss you!
ReplyDeleteTake care and do what you need to do! Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear that, you were the first new friend I made last year and I was looking forward to reading your posts. I hope everything is okay. I'm glad to know you are healthy. I certainty know that life gets in the way and when it does we have to get our priorities in order. I hope that whatever has come up is a good thing. I love your positive attitude. It is what drew me to you and I'm sure it's what has drawn so many others to you you as well. You're already speaking of next year. I look forward to reconnecting in May. Take care, Hilary.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear that but wishing you a great April, whatever you are up to. Glad you are healthy and seemingly enjoying life at the moment. Look forward to hearing from you in May.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone .. thanks so much for dropping in and saying you'll miss me - I'd love to be sharing the A-Z with you once again .. but needs must ..
ReplyDeleteI shall miss you all - but I'll be glancing through the fun of the fair during April .. and comment here and there ...
Enjoy the A-Z and all the very best ... cheers Hilary
Sorry to hear we will be without your wonderful posts. Hope your April goes well.
ReplyDeleteTasha
We'll miss your eclectic and fabulous posts, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
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Will miss you! Take care! And, yes, you are ready for 2017.
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
You take care too, Hilary. Nooo, I'm not ready for 2017 at all!
ReplyDeleteSorry that you won't be here this month. Miss you!
ReplyDeleteJ
Sorry to hear that you aren't participating, but I'm glad you're okay. I had to opt out this month too. Maybe next year! :) Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHilary, I am so disappointed. Your posts are so very special!!! Take care!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you and have the wind always at your back. I'm wavering but hope I can stay in. You'll be sadly missed. Your posts are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you had to drop out. Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteSophie
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You will be sorely missed. But you must do what's best for you. See you in May and I hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, you'll be missed, Hilary. 2017! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteHiya - I feel as though I'm missing out ... I've just finished off my last A-Z for next year!! And it was eclectic and fun ...
ReplyDeleteMany many thanks for coming by and commenting ... I really appreciate all your thoughts ...
Cheers and happy times ... Hilary
I hope all is well, Hilary! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou have to do what you have to do. Stay safe and well with whatever you'll be doing instead!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Hilary, and see you when you're ready. Glad to hear you're all right, and it's just life, getting in the way, as it always does.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you have dozens of comments like mine. I'll miss you for the challenge. m Magnolia tree is blooming this week too.
ReplyDeleteSorry you had to drop out, Hilary. I hope all is well. Take care!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well. Will miss seeing your "regular" posts during the month. Be well and take care. See you in May.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this Hilary. Hope nothing too serious to make you back out. I love those magnolias, I used to have magnolias in our garden/yard in North Carolina, they were always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
You will be missed. I hope you are telling the truth and everything is okay.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that you will be ready for 2017- but sorry to hear you can't take part this year. I am glad your health is okay and hope everything else it too! You will be missed while you are away. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Looking forward to when you do post Hilary, and wishing you a good month.
ReplyDeleteTotally understandable. it is a marathon and some years just not possible. Hopefully your other obligations get tackled smoothly!
ReplyDeleteHello Hilary,
ReplyDeleteSending fond wishes and success.
Helenx
i do hope all is well and you can enjoy your springtime!
ReplyDeleteHallooo everyone ... life will grab us occasionally - I just need to get to the other side - all well otherwise .. and see you soon - I'll keep in touch ...
ReplyDeleteCheers to you all .. Hilary
I know you said no need to comment, but I'm going to anyway. You will be missed. Take care in whatever you need to do. Hope all is well. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do the challenge this year, either - way too busy. I hope April is good for you. See you when you get back.
ReplyDeleteHilary, you have to do what you have to do. See you around and take care of that business.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all your support .. enjoy April - if you're doing the A-Z challenge or no ..
ReplyDeleteSee you soon - cheers Hilary
oh Hilary, I'm sorry to hear that you won't be taking part! I just came over to see what you were doing for this year's A-Z. We'll miss you! Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteMichele at Angels Bark
Hope things go well for you this month. Will miss seeing your posts but I can certainly understand. A to Z is not for the fainthearted, and if you have a lot of stuff going on, well, I don't imagine it's very doable. Take care and see you soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Michele - sorry, but needs must ... and Karen - life just got in the way ... and I need the time ... thus the withdrawal ...
ReplyDeleteSee everyone soon - cheers and enjoy the Challenge - Hilary
I hope that all is well with you. I am not really surprised from your backing off from A to Z. I backed off couple of years ago. Blogging to me should not be a routine nor an obligation. To me blogging has a purpose, ie creating an awareness of an issue at hand. I do write when I see something that needs attention. Take care of yourself. Cheers !
ReplyDeleteCompletely understand. Just barely in and I'm struggling to find time. April is growing increasingly difficult to manage.
ReplyDeleteThanks Munir and Mck ... all well - just something needs to be dealt with and I know the A-Z is full on for me ... still I've done next year's!! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm not participating either, or at least, not really. (I've got 3 posts going up on a collaborative blog, but that's it.) Here's to taking some time off and getting ahead, eh?
ReplyDeleteCrystal Collier
Good luck in your endeavor! I'm not doing it either this year, but want to do it next year when I might be in France! Wouldn't that give me lots to write about!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Hilary,
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well for you this month. I know how LIFE can get in the way of our plans.... I'll miss you wonderful traveling around posts, but I know you have some wonderful ones this summer.
Take care, and I hope all works out well.
Hi Crystal, Lisa and Michael - thanks so much for your thoughts ... life is embroiled at the moment - but we clamber up and out ... and yes Michael - I'll have to gear myself up for summer!
ReplyDeleteWish I was taking time off and getting ahead - but perhaps April will become that time ...
Have fun all A-Zers ... Hilary
As long as you're healthy, life is good, Hilary. The photos you've included in your blog post are lovely. I love spring's rebirth and nature's beauty. All the best, my dear! ~Victoria Marie Lees
ReplyDeleteHilary, I hope all is wel, and you accomplish everything you need to this month.
ReplyDeleteYou are always an inspiration! See you in May!
Julie
I will definitely miss you and your posts. Looking forward to seeing you in the 2017 Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for more visits ... really encouraging to see .. yes the Magnolias seemed to fit the bill for this post - thank you. I'm fine and now need to get myself sorted out ... cheers to one and all - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary, thank you so much for dropping by my A-Z tale. It will be great to have a near neighbour back with us next year!
ReplyDeleteVisit Keith's Ramblings and his obsolete words!
Hi Keith - I know we must tie in sometime ... and I'll be back .. but will continue to look in at your A-Z ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHave fun and enjoy time off!
ReplyDeleteWell done you! Getting this far is quite a feat. Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this Hilary. I know how much you enjoy your A-Z challenges. I hope everything works out okay.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nas, Denise and Linda ... I'll be back - as you all say ... just got to get this done .. cheers Hilary
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