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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Thank you. 😊
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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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Hi Jude, I’ve enjoyed visiting you as well. Thank you very much for your lovely comments. All the best to you for 2026, too.
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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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Thank you very much, Allan. I am fervently hoping that a certain individual to the south of us is brought under some kind of control (but I have some healthy skepticism going on, too). We’ve decided on just the two of us, as well. A great dinner and excellent bottle of wine. Enjoy your evening, Allan, and happy 2026 to you and Patty, also.
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Best wishes for 2026, Lynette!
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Thank you very much, Diana. To you, too. 😊
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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 New Year, Tricia! 🥂I hope 2026 is going to be a good one. Yes, we’re just having a great dinner at home with a good bottle of wine. 😊 Cheers.
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Happy 2026!
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Happy 2026 to you, too! 🥂
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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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Thank you very much. It’s just the two of us this year and we’re going to have a nice dinner with a good bottle of wine. Awww, I’m sorry to hear that you’re under the weather, Linda. I hope you and M feel better soon and have a good evening despite the cold.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you. 🙂 It was a lovely day.
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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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It sure has been, that’s for sure! I’m looking forward as well and really hope that our country continues to consolidate and grow stronger. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your photography, too. It often makes my day. 😊
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I hope so too! Thanks very much, Lynette. I looking forward to getting out with my camera when it warms up some …😊
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Happy New Year Lynette. I really enjoy your blog and your amazing photos.
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments. 😊 Happy New Year to you, too.
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Thank you.
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Happy New Year to you and your dearest too, Lynette! Thanks. 🍾
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Thank you very much, Luisella. I always enjoy your posts. 😊
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Here in Dallas it is 67 degrees or 19 Celsius and sunny. Beautiful photos and I wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year and a fabulous 2026.
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Thank you very much, Thomas. I wish you and yours a very happy and healthy 2026. 🥂We had 3C today but windless and sunny. We did a hike outside the city; the weather was gorgeous with the snow in the mountains where it belongs. 😊
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That sounds like a wonderful day
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It was. 😊
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Happy New Year once again, Lynette – may 2026 be kind to you
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Thank you, Phil. May it be kind to you as well. 😊
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I enjoy your blog very much, Lynette. Your pictures and observations really stay with me. Happy New Year 🙂
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments, Barbara. You just made my day! 😊 All the best to you and yours for 2026.
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Small group? Me, too.🤭 Your valley is picturesque and it’s surely a joy to be there.
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Yes, it’s a beautiful valley and we’re very fortunate to live here. Agreed – small groups are the best. 🙂
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Gorgeous pictures! Happy 2026! ❤️
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Thank you very much. 🙂 And to you, too.
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Happy New Year 🎉
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Thank you and to you, too. ✨
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🙂🎉
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