Last year when the Wordpress stats wizards compiled a review of my year, I hadn’t been blogging long and was clueless. I was ecstatic to watch the fireworks, and share them in my little blogging world. A year on, I’m still clueless, but I guess it’s time I took a little responsibility. So here’s my first shot at the Weekly photo challenge- a hodge-podge of my year!
How was yours? It’s amazing what you can fit in, when you look back.
There are hundreds of participants in this challenge, so click here to see all the goodies.
It just remains to wish you “all you wish yourselves”. Thanks for being there. My life would be so much emptier without you. Happy and peaceful times to all of you in 2013.
Wow what a year! I love the Igreja de Santo Ildefonso in Porto shot. Wishing you the happiest of years to come
So many lovely memories, and 2013 as yet unplanned. Panic! Have a great night, Suze.
I think my fave there was Mallyan Spout, closely followed by the nosy sheep and the view of the walk down RH’sB. Lovely compilation.
HNY to you and yours.
Thought I’d better get my skates on as the whole world was doing reviews! Thanks, hon.
I think the WordPress challenge had something to do with that, although like me, there are others who have probably always done it. Anyway, it was worth the effort and nicely in time too
Cheers! Time I got the wine glass out.
Happy new year from a wet and grim Coventry!
Were you planning out on the town, Rich, or cosy with Kat?
Cava, Kat and Jools Holland for me!
Sounds good! I’m dithering over red or white wine. Cheers!
Great photos Jo and a great year to remember. I hope you have just as much fun in 2013
Me too, Georgia. Better start planning quick- it’s almost here!
A great slide show, Jo, of what looks to be a great year. I loved the little ladybird! I hope the coming year is as wonderful!
Wasn’t she a sweetheart? The kids had so much fun at that parade. Bless you, Naomi. Thanks for all your support.
The same to you, Jo!
Wonderful photos! Best to you and your travels in the coming year.
Lovely to hear from you, Robin. Hope all’s well in your world? Happy New Year!
Thank you, Jo! And yes, all’s well, and all’s pretty busy.
Great images Jo – hope 2013 is wonderful for you
And you, Jo! You’re well into New Year already- I saw the fireworks on TV.
Yep we are…always first
Loved you slide show…great photos. I hope that 2013 brings you health and happiness.
Bless you, Karen. Thank you so much. And to you, too.
Happy New Year 2013 I hope will be a good year 2013
For all of us!
now that’s the interesting year indeed
I did say a “hodge-podge”! Happy New Year Yassmin.
I feel like the little boy in The Emperor’s New Clothes: I couldn’t make the picture show start. Happy New Year anyway.
I know- I just this second finished commenting on your blog! Darn technology!
Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Sending you every good wish for 2013, Jo. Thank you for all your encouragement and support during the past year. May all your hopes and dreams have wings
Marianne x
Bless you, Marianne. That may well be the nicest New Year’s wish I ever received. It’s why we blog in a nutshell. Many thanks. I know I can look forward to another year of your wise words and wonderful pictures. Happy 2013!
Hi Jo, I am wishing for you a prosperous and peaceful new year and may all your wishes come true. See you next year!
Bless you, Marcie love. There’s a bright blue sky out there this morning, so someone’s on my side. Happy New Year, hon.
We had rain for a couple of days, thankfully it stopped in time for the new year celebrations. Happy New Year!
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Wonderful I recognize some of these form earlier post good collection
Thanks, Carol. Happy times, all of them.
Love your slide show of images from an amazing year, Jo! I especially love those colorful mushrooms. I hope many smiles and blessings find their way to you in 2013!!
Looking back does highlight some great times, Cath. Carnival was great! Not sure if we’ll be there this year. The plans are still hazy, but it’s New Year’s Day- I’d better get started!
Yes, it’s good to make some plans, Jo, even if many fall short. Go for it! Can’t wait to see what you get up to in 2013!
Lovely slideshow. Happy New year Joanne.
Thanks, Sami! It was a good year in lots of ways for me. The sun’s even shining this morning in the UK! Happy New Year to you.
Remarkable year, Jo! Cheers to 2013! I look forward to seeing where it takes you!
And you, Tahira. Here’s to a bright future (good start- it’s a sunny day!)
What a fabulous year you’ve had, Jo!
Happy New Year – I hope 2013 is just as good
For you, too, Dianne. I’ve just started to make plans. Happy New Year!
Fantastic selection of photos – my favourites are the nosey sheep and the perfect picnic place.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Many thanks, Barb. I need another day or so to get around all the beautiful blogs then I can start scheming for 2013. Hope it’s a good ‘un for you.
Flat Ruthie! Love her!
Good beginnings and continued happiness for a fabulous new year. ~ Gemma
Thanks, Gem. Just finished washing up the New Year’s Day dinner. Laptop time! A great year to you too.
Wishing you all good things in 2013, Jo
Thanks, darlin. I so hope yours goes better.
A lovely set of pics.
I do like the bronze figures, I remember that post of yours
Aaah:-), Robin Hoods Bay, one of my favourite places.
I didn’t really want to do a review, Vicky, but the photo challenge seemed a good way around it, and I’ve been meaning to enter the WP weekly challenge for ages. I think I was only meant to post 12 pics, but I don’t count very well! Hope you had a good Christmas. Mum ok?
What a great year and wonderful pictures … to an even better 2013!
Thanks hon. There are some great memories there. Hope the new year is kind to you, too.
Great collection!
Thank you, sir. The bear sends you a hug.
I loved reading your travel posts with great pictures and I’m looking forward to more of them! Have a wonderful new year!
Bless you, that’s kind! Hope yours is happy too.
Happy New Year! Hope you have a fabulous 2013 with lots of travel adventures.
I hope so too, Lucy! Just starting to think about it. (exciting!) The best of new years to you too.
I love the Souter Lighthouses.. a series of lighthouse visits and being able to photograph them would be marvelous, wouldn’t it? Here’s to your 2012 and looking forward to a wonderful 2013!! xx
It’s a glorious bit of coast, Barb. A month or two ago somebody did a great lighthouse feature and I put it up on my Restlessjo Facebook page. Many were Stateside and beautiful, but our very own Whitby lighthouse was there too. Happy year ahead, honey.
Hey, it’s Flat Ruthie.
And I remember those different hearts in shops. Loved those posts, Ms. Jo.
Happy new year!
Thanks, darlin. Right back at you!
These are fabulous Jo! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for finding time to visit, Nicole. Have a fabulous trip to Honduras. Stay safe.
Thanks Jo! I will. I’m going to take it very easy on this trip and am glad I’ll have people to stay with and people looking out for me. It always is a little nerve-wracking going alone but once I’m there it will be great!
Thanks so much for your amazing support and friendship. It has been truly wonderful! 
Gorgeous slideshow! I know how hard it must have been to choose! Happy travels, wherever life may take you Jo
Thanks for your visit with me. I definitely cannot count, but don’t think I’m on my own!
I’m loving seeing everyone’s year in pictures. Such a great way to remember. I wish you a wonderful 2013.
Yes, easier than writing a review (once you’ve decided which photos, of course!). Many thanks.
I like your hodge-pdge
Thank you for being part of my blogosphere …..
You’re very welcome, Paula. Any time.
Great photos. Love the Ladybird and your Whimsy on the bike. I’ve been challenged trying to get people on bikes coming toward me. Looks like a great year.
Thanks a lot, Barbara. It did help that he was stationary!
what a fantastic year jo, well done! wishing you all the best for 2013, more travel fun, more lovely english walks, more blogging adventures, christine xx
Bless you, Christine. That’s already sounding like a good year. Hope yours is happy too.
Your blog is always fun to visit, Jo! Best wishes for the New Year.
Elisa
Thanks, Elisa. Let’s make it a happy one, shall we?
Yes, we shall! At least I’m tryin’
Happy First Week!
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Hi Jo,
Such amazing comments from your followers. How wonderful!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a like. Unfortunately, that was my old blog. I hope you’ll stop by and visit my newer one at http://www.tracycampbell.net/blog.
Have a lovely weekend!
Tracy
That’s where following my nose gets me, Tracy. I’ll try again.
Hee hee. Thanks, Jo! Are you the one who left this comment, as it says anonymous commenter – “I’m redirected. Matilda’s cute?” If yes, thanks. If no, sorry to bother you.
Yes, I like to remain anonymous, Tracy! (one of the hazards of visiting blogs outside of your own host)
Thanks for responding, but I wasn’t aware there were hazards. Hmm…
Have a lovely week.
thanks for sharing your wonderful slide show!
Happy to meet you, and share!