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Beautiful tree! We spent Christmas morning on a like through a rainforest and mangrove swamp, wishing we had someone on hand to name all the trees. Best wishes back at you, Melanie.

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Thanks John and Happy New Year to you and Brenda. I hope you've been enjoying your time here.

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We certainly did. Bay of Islands was amazing, missed you on Rangitoto. In Honolulu now on our way home, missing NZ. Hope you had a good holiday and that Donna was happy to see you.

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Thanks. It's a shame my holiday wasn't longer, but my pets were happy to see me.

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Ngā mihi maioha! I have so enjoyed your posts this year and look forward to more of your interesting, informative and thoughtful posts in 2025! I hope you’ve had a wonderful Christmas, down amongst the plants!

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Thank you so much Jean and I apologise for my delayed reply. I'm just getting back to my messages. Best wishes for 2025.

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Reading this after listening to King Charles Christmas Message. He too would endorse your words if he was not constrained by his job. The hugs he enjoyed from the BlackFerns was a highlight. Will look for your posts in 2025 and beyond hopefully

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Thank you. I hope you enjoy the coming year's articles.

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Thank you for a wonderful year of commentary

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Thank you so much and sorry for my delayed reply. I hope you enjoy what I've got planned in the coming year.

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Best wishes for 2025 . 🤞

Thanks for your writings and photos.

I struggle with my good fortune when I think of the difficulties so many have to cope with .I guess we can only be kind and hope . 😊

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Thank you, and best wishes to you too. I feel so lucky to live here and for the many positives in my life, I think you are right.

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