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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:34:45 +0000

Once upon a time not so long ago I could look out through our bedroom window across wooded farmland and beautiful sunrises. Now I look out of the same window and see this.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:43:48 +0000

HappySnapper has posted:

On Monday 13th December I start a journey which will be the biggest adventure of my life, many have travelled this road before me and many will follow. At the end of this adventure I will be rid of this illness that has plagued me over the past year and I will be able to fulfil everything I wanted to do in my remaining years. I will not be able to share my Christmas with you in the way Ipernity members do, but by Springtime I hope to be back with my camera looking for Daffodils and Catkins , birds building their nests and waterfowl jealously guarding their young families, all the things I enjoy and that bring me pleasure.

My thoughts also go to those in our community who still have pain and sadness and I am sure we all know someone in that situation, we wish them well and hope they find some respite and comfort over the Christmas period.

Until then I wish you all a very happy Christmas, thank you all for your visits, comments, and interest, may the new year bring you health, and happiness. Stay safe everyone.
Maurice.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:21:42 +0000

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A sole Coal Tit at the feeder: These were a very common visitor to the garden last year and I have been waiting ages for them to return. This is the first one I have seen this year and only managed to get the shot in by remote control.
Sorry I can't offer anymore, My operation is just one week away now (Subject to ICU beds being available). Then after two months recovery I will be back behind the camera out in the field.
Best viewed large.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:11:59 +0000

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White Fuchsia: Still have a few left

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:19:49 +0000

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Collard Dove: Cold and overcast sky this morning, the bird feeders have been quiet busy. I scattered a few peanuts inside this one and sure enough the Dove found a way in.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 22:03:55 +0000

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Our 17 year old Patio Acer tree, It has been in the same tub since we bought it at the Suffolk county show back in 2004.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:44:47 +0000

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from my bedroom window just to show I am still alive and kicking.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:39:14 +0000

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Oops ! another Electric Head.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:59:54 +0000

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New generation of "Electric heads" Had to pay for this myself but with the new bus timetables I could wait up to an hour for a bus. Trips to town or my GP is to much for me walking both ways and no bus service at all on Sundays.
I am having my post Chemotherapy scan this Saturday and hopefully if the Chemotherapy has worked I could lose that NG line feed stuck up my nose.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:37:38 +0000

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4 old friends Mathew, Mark Ruth and John. ( Ruth is the small beech tree imbedded on the larger Beech far right. When this was farm land and I was passing by walking the dog, I always said good morning or goodnight to each one by name. When the field was sold for housing I thought they would be felled but here they are still flourishing. I will also own up to when nobody else was in the field walking their dog giving one of them a little hug !! I hope their new neighbours will fall in love with these trees as much as I did.

Plus PIP.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:03:38 +0000

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shot through two sets of double glazing, not the most welcome user on the bird feeder. Spent yesterday moving the feeders to a higher position away from fences and shrubs.
(Then I saw another rat strapping it's self to a drone) "Crafty beggars"

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:40:29 +0000

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Still got a couple left.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:57:03 +0000

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Splish splash splosh.!! A little bit of pond maintenance required here...

I have news on Chemotherapy. I am now able to take in liquids by mouth albeit in small amounts without rejection, that is more than I could do a few weeks ago.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 19:10:57 +0000

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Common garden caterpillar chomping it's way through a Nasturtium leaf, I think when emerged from the chrysalis phase it will be a large white butterfly.

Lens 40-150 with a Hoya +3 magnification filter.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:01:44 +0000

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It's only a Sparrow for the HFF.

HFF Everyone and a good weekend for you all.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:12:35 +0000

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Love Lies Bleeding ( Amaranthus Caudatus) Common name Tassel Flower. I like to grow these usually from last years seed, but this year they are not so good, thin and stringy. They remind me of Dreadlocks, so here is a reminder.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD3F7J2PeYU

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:40:59 +0000

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From my back garden, Positive ID would be appreciated, I don't have any insect reference as such but nearest I get from the Internet search is a "Hornet Mimic". Large for better detail.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:28:37 +0000

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Same shot different lens: Taken in my Garden, wishing everybody a happy and nice weekend, stay safe and keep well.
Yesterdays shot Panasonic 100-400mm, Todays shot Olympus 75-300mm.

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:46:07 +0000

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I'm off: Due to health issues travel to locations is on hold. Taken in my garden for "World photography day" group. AUGUST 19TH

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nobody@ipernity.com (HappySnapper) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:42:55 +0000

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Catch of the day, I think a Migrant or Common brown Hawker, A positive ID would be welcome from anyone.