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May your Christmas, however you choose to celebrate it- or not, be happy and may 2012 be especially kind to you and yours.
Homepaddock
A rural perspective with a blue tint by Ele Ludemann
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Homepaddock 
Merry Christmas, Ele.
Thank you for your lovely thoughts.
Phil — Long time lurker, occassional poster.
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And seasons greetings from Eketahuna North to you, too, Ele.
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Merry Christmas to you to – I really enjoy your blog, just to let you know.
Christ is Born!
Glorify Him!
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All the very best to you and your farmer for the festive season and the new year.
Your blog hits the heights consistantly and just as Lindsay’s does with a niche approach.
My ramblings at No Minister have given me a glimpse of the effort the more dedicated such as yourself commit to this medium.
Cheers and best wishes Murray
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Merry Christmas to you HP, your Farmer and all others in your family. I wish you well for 2012 and look forward to your ongoing thoughtful and enlightening posts through the year.
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Thank you all.
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And the same to you and your farmer.
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