It’s New Year’s Eve again and almost the end of 2025. In this country, it was definitely tumultuous, particularly on the political end, but there was some good stuff, too.

I was never much interested in big parties for December 31 and over the years have attended enough of them that I feel I don’t really have to any more.

A small group or even a good meal for two is more my speed.

In the meantime, we have been experiencing over the last three days some nice December weather. Cool but not cold, no wind and a little sun. While many parts of this country are encountering terrifically awful weather with freezing rain, gales of wind and metres of snow, we have been very fortunate here in our valley.

My very sincere thanks to all of you who follow or who simply take the time to stop to leave a comment. I’ve enjoyed our interactions. I wish you and yours good things for 2026.
These are really great photos, Lynette. Happy 2026.
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Thank you very much, Anneli. Happy 2026 to you and your OH. 😊
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A quiet intimate time with loved ones sounds like my kind of New Year’s Eve too. Thank you for sharing beautiful photos that inspire me to look out and appreciate nature’s wonders and not focus too much on my work screen. Happy New Year!
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Thank you very much for your very lovely comments, Mrs W. We are going to have a nice dinner at home together which is more our speed. Happy New Year to you and yours, too. All the best for 2026. 😊
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Am looking forward to seeing more of your work in the new year. All the best for 2026
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Thank you very much, Joey. Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2026. 😊
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Happy New Year Lynette, hope you have a wonderful 2026. Maggie
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Thanks, Maggie. I hope you have a wonderful 2026 as well with lots of interesting travel. Cheers.
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Lynette, best wishes for the coming year.
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Thank you very much, Ritva. I wish you the same. 😊
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Sending best wishes for 2026.
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Best wishes to you for 2026 as well. 😊
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I have enjoyed visiting you this year with the lake views. You have captured the light so beautifully on many occasions, not least these. All the best for 2026.
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A lovely last post for 2025 Lynette. It is the right way to move forward to hopefully a better year. Like you, our NYE celebrations are now low key, likely just the two of us and perhaps watch some of our 2025 adventures. Happy New Year’s Eve and Happy 2026. Allan
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Best wishes for 2026, Lynette!
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I’m right there with you, Lynette, regarding New Year’s Eve parties. Like you, a quiet celebration at home suits me just fine. Happy New Year! 🎊🎈🥂
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Happy 2026!
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Wishing you a happy new year as well! A small group is more of our style too.
We’ll be having a quiet evening as M and I have come down with a cold.
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Beautiful!
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It’s been a bumpy year but we got here 😏. I look forward to 2026, New Year, fresh start! A very happy New Year, Lynette. I look forward to more of your photography and insights 😊
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Happy New Year Lynette. I really enjoy your blog and your amazing photos.
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Happy New Year to you and your dearest too, Lynette! Thanks. 🍾
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