Wednesday 21 May 2014

Two Years

Hello you lovely lot. How you diddling?

Right first things first. Yesterday's post was in no way meant to be a fishing exercise. I never fish. Well, that's not entirely true. I do fish sometimes, but it almost always involves me, Marc, a pair of jeans and my rear end. I'm not setting these posts up so that I get lots of platitudes. Not that I think any of you are the platitude type. If we lived nearer to each other, I'm sure you'd be the kind of people that I could have a brew, a chat and a giggle with. I'm sure you are the kind of people that are honest, straight and down to earth. In short, my kind of people.

So not fishing. Just processing on the page. As you do....

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Last night I realised that I have been blogging for two years. My son suggested I blog initially, and I tentatively put up this post. For months I had maybe one or two comments at most, and very few hits. It didn't matter, because I was enjoying writing my posts and taking photographs. I loved the fact that this place was starting to feel like a diary of everyday adventures. It let me wax lyrical, and it let me waft through the day. It allowed me to vent my spleen and to give my inner self a voice. It became a friend.

And slowly, one by one, all of you popped up. You started following, and leaving comments. I can't tell you how chuffed I am that this happened. I still get terribly excited when I see that there are comments. Many of you have become friends too. Just because we don't actually meet up and have that brew and chin wag, doesn't mean I see you as anything less. It's so exciting to think that I may actually be meeting some of you this summer. I knew that living here would come in handy! It will be great to see you and hear your voices. I'd really like to invite you all over from wherever you live. That would be some party I think!

So I have a giveaway. To say thanks. Thanks for following. Thanks for commenting with words of friendship and support. Thanks for writing your lovely blogs. They inspire me all of the time. They make me ooh and aah. They make me laugh. And cry. And they let me know that life everywhere is full of normal and humdrum and little pieces of joy.





My lovely friend Sarah has just started her own business making jewellery. These are made from Fimo and I think they are rather fab. They expand, and I chose them because I love the colour blue and I love polka dots. And if they aren't your style, then you could always give them to your daughter or your friend or a stranger even. I don't mind. Like my friend Jennifer, they are given in friendship. A friendship bracelet from me to you.

Just leave a comment below, and I'll pick two names out of the hat next week. I'll toss a coin for who gets which colour. I can send them anywhere, so if you live in far off climes then please still enter.

Good luck!

Leanne xx

This giveaway is now closed

28 comments:

  1. Hey Leanne, I'm diddling just fine Thank You, hope you are too,I'm quite a newcomer to your blog,but have read every post that you have written, you live in a BEAUTIFUL county a place that brings me a little closer whenever you post, so Thank You for this blog of yours.
    Best Wishes to you and yours
    Sue xxx

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  2. HI leanne, please count me in for your giveaway. Your friend is very clever they are lovely.

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  3. Leanne, they're beautiful and I'd love to win one. Thank you for the chance. I'm really glad we've connected. I think you and I would have a great time together. You're just my cup of tea.

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  4. I agree with Jennifer, you are just my cup of tea, too. I would love to be wearing one of those beautiful bracelets, Leanne! Christina x

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  5. Would love to have something handmade and from Cornwall so please count me in. Happy 2 years xo

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  6. Well done you for two years of your lovely blog. The bracelets are lovely, good luck to Sarah and her new business. I really hope we can meet up in the summer, it would be great to chat to you I know. CJ xx

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  7. Congrats on two years of blogging. It's funny how it becomes such an important part of our lives, isn't it? I've made many friends through blogging, and even managed to meet a few in person. I hope someday we can sit down together over a cup of tea. I would love to meet you in person. Your giveaway bracelets are lovely. Please add my name to the draw!

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  8. Congratulations on reaching 2 years. I really enjoy reading your blog and am green with envy at your gorgeous Cornish scenery! Yes please, I would love to enter your giveaway - what a talented friend you have; I'm sure her new business will thrive. x

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  9. Hi Leanne. I really enjoy your blog because you just go for it. Say it as it is and it names me smoke rather than grimace.
    Pop my name in the rushing net pretty please.

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  10. Haha that should have read smile not smoke!!

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  11. I hope I can keep up my blog for as long. I'm so pleased to have found yours Leanne. Your friend is really talented the bracelets are beautiful!

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  12. Congratulations on your second blogging birthday :) I have only just discovered your blog but just know I am going to really enjoy reading your posts.

    I love the bracelets - your friend is very talented!

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  13. Congratulations on your blogaversary!! I expect that it has gone a lot faster than you would have expected, but I hope that it has been wonderful and that you will have many more happy years of blogging which I hope to be able to keep reading! Your friend is very talented, I hope that her business gets off to a great start and that she does really well. xx

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  14. Hi Leanne, a two year anniversary, congratulations. I am still in my first year of blogging, I started July 2013 and I love the social aspect of the blogging community. I just can't see me giving up on my blog now, I love contributing to my own and other blogs. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway, those bracelets are lovely :-)

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  15. Yay! Gosh I thought you'd been blogging longer than that, as you come across as such a natural. Your blog is a real favourite of mine, one where I know I can learn something, build confidence (gardening), have a giggle and see Cornwall through new eyes. I would love to be part of your giveaway so I'm putting my hand up please! I also feel a trip to St Ives is in order before the schools break up, and a real chin wag with you would be great x

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  16. Congratulations on your two year blog anniversary! I haven't had a chance to read back through your all of your blog yet but will try to soon!

    http://thisdaytodaylife.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. Happy Blogoversary Leanne!!! It's fun isn't it. Every now and then I wonder what the heck I'm doing with my blog but I love having a little space just for myself and can't seem to part with it. Love popping over here and reading your thoughts, it does feel like we're having a little chat. Those bracelets are awesome! I haven't seen a FIMO, bead combo before, so good luck with your business Sarah! Would love to be in the draw....Mel x

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  18. I feel a bit cheaty commenting as I only started following you a few weeks ago, but I just love reading your posts! Happy anniversary!

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  19. Happy 2nd Birthday and please count me in on your generous give away. The bracelets look fabulous - as does your blog!

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  20. Thank you so much for your support, lovely Leanne! And to all the delightful people who have made such generous comments! You’ve totally made my week.
    I love making these bracelets, and it looks as though I will be making a few more. The spotty beads can be made into earrings and necklaces as well, or perhaps I shouldn’t tell you that....!!!
    If you would like to contact me with a request, please feel free.
    You can find me at www.sarahashmorebeaddesigns.co.uk

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  21. How lovely! You definitely are my mate! I think these are gorgeous. Hope we get to meet up this summer. :-) xx

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  22. Happy blog birthday lovely! The bracelets your friend made are gorgeous, please count me in. xx

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  23. How lovely- count me in. Love reading about your life in Cornwall.

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  24. Hi thanks for the invite Leanne, pop me in the hat too! friendship bracelets is a lovely idea. Heather x

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  25. meghson@gmail.com24 May 2014 at 20:51

    Hi Leanne, have been reading your blog for just a few months and thoroughly enjoy it. Your ordinary ups and downs of life are so familiar and, trust me, so are your uncertainties and worries! Cornwall is beautiful - probably our favourite place to visit when we get to the UK.
    The bracelets are lovely, count me in, thank you!

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  26. HI Leanne, I'd love to be in your draw for one of your lovely giveaways.

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  27. Hello, Think I am too late for your giveaway but that's ok. I just wanted to say Woohoo for 2 years of blogging. I am a relative newbie and the thought of blogging for 2 years seem impossible! Sometimes I have tons to say (and need to shut up) and then others (esp when I have no photos) I suddenly struggle to put finger to keyboard!

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