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Sue what a beautiful peaceful setting! Just what I need at the moment we are having another heatwave over here? Did Neil take that pic from your Patio?
Thank you, Carol and Lynn!
Very calm and cool-looking, Sue. A gorgeous photo, as always. ๐
A beautiful winter sky for a beautiful winter morning ๐