Sunday, December 20, 2009

Best Wishes For The Season



Barry Linda and Lindsay

Wish you a Peaceful and Healthy

Holiday Season

The Joy of Your Friends and Family

The Love and Comfort of your Pets

And the Knowledge that your Company

Your Thoughts, Prayers and Wishes,

Have brought us

A Deep and Abiding Comfort

Through a Difficult 2009

And were deeply, deeply appreciated.


Although I will be a frequent visitor

At Your Blogs, I will not be posting here again

Until 2010


Please accept my best wishes for a

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Barry


84 comments:

Patience-please said...

And a bright, joyful, fun, rewarding, peaceful holiday season to you and Linda and Lindsay, too!

(I was excited to read about your book update!)

warmest hugs from Patience (and Bill) and the whippet waggle

Barry said...

Thank you Patience. One of the things I want some extra time to do is finish reading your book. I'm about 3/4 of the way through.

Sending hugs to your hounds!

The Bug said...

Merry Christmas to you & Linda too! I have some autoposts set up through Christmas (the rest of the poems), but who knows what may or may not get posted after that...

steven said...

barry thankyou for this and thankyou for all that you share through this blog. you're an extraordinary man and it's a real joy to know you! have a lovely christmas. a big hug from your skinny friend up in peterborough! steven

Barry said...

I know what you mean about the only sometimes reliable auto posing, Bug!

But I will look for all your post.

Barry said...

You are an extraordinary man yourself, skinny steven. Your posts are works of art and have brought me a lot of pleasure.

monika said...

Thank you Barry and Happy Holidays to you, Linda and your family.
We will talk again in the new Year!
Oliver sends his whishes to Lindsay!
a big warm hug from Italy!

Barry said...

Coming from Italy, that would be a very warm hug! Thank you Monika and Lindsay sends a wag of the tail to Oliver.

Dog_geek said...

Thanks Barry - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well. I'll look forward to reading more in 2010!

Anvilcloud said...

Backatcha, Barry.

Barry said...

I'll look for you dog-geek. And Lindsay sends her congratulations to L for his wonderful second place finish!!

Barry said...

Look for you in the new year Anvil!

Golden West said...

Thank you for the warm wishes, Barry. Wishing you and Linda a Merry Christmas with your loved ones and all the best in the coming year.

Barry said...

See you in 2010 Golden.

And I really enjoyed the Moody Blues version of "What Child Is This?" on your blog.

Kikit said...

May you have a happy Christmas and a blessed new year Barry! God bless you and your family! :)

anjugandhi said...

merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year to you and your family

Patty said...

Merry Christmas to you and Linda. I will see you next year. And I wish you and Linda and your extended family a wonderful 2010. Oh, and Lindsay, too.

One of my New Year's resolution will be to spend a little more time reading your posts.

Barry said...

That is a wonderful, if very sad, story on your blog today, Kikit.

A poignant reminder of those less fortunate that ourselves.

Barry said...

Thank you anjugandhi! I love your little Christmas tree. Say hello to Santa for me when he arrives.

Barry said...

Catching up with my blog is a fine Christmas resolution, Patty. Hopefully you will be an inspiration, a veritable beacon, to millions. lol

I hope you will be able to take some time off from under your work schedule over the Holidays.

Kerry said...

Thank you and all the best to you, Linda, Lindsay and your family. May 2010 bring improved health and happy times. I look forward to getting a copy of that book whenever it comes out: any chance it might be signed by the author?

Barry said...

Oh shucks, there's a possibility Kerry. A distinct possibility. But we're still a minimum of 5 months out before the thing comes into existence.

lakeviewer said...

Peace to you and yours.

Ruth said...

Lovely and angelic, like you and Linda. It's been one of the meaningful joys of 2009 to follow you. And joy isn't always happy. The way you live touches me more than I can explain to you.

Jan said...

Have a wonderful Christmas with Linda and Lindsay and look forward too a wonderful New Year full of hope

shabby girl said...

Such a lovely photo & sentiment!
Here's wishing you two light & love!

~JarieLyn~ said...

Thank you for the lovely sentiments. I hope you and Linda have a wonderful Christmas with your family as well.

Tabor said...

I have some pre-scheduled blogs that will go out. I sit here today with my daughter and her pre-schoolers being snowed in. WE hope to get back home on Monday, but after 2 feet of snow, no telling what we will find. Your comments to my blog have been most welcome this year. Thank you very much.

Bonnie, Original Art Studio said...

My warmest wishes for a family-filled Christmas and a happy, healthy new year for you and Linda.

It has been a privilege to come to know you both a bit by means of this blogging medium. You are a delightful couple who share so much with the world. Will be looking for your posts in the new year.

Brian Miller said...

merry christmas to both of you as well...just getting back after the snow...oh my so got some catching up to do, but alas i hope your holidays are tremendous...

Barry said...

Thank you Lakeviewer, Jan, Shabby Girl and JarieLyn

Sara Williams said...

I am going to miss your posts but look forward to them resuming in 2010, a much nicer year I hope! Have a wonderful Christmas xx

Barry said...

I'm not sure how angelic we are Ruth, but you have enriched our lives as well.

Christine said...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Linda!

Barry said...

We are a mutual appreciation society Tabor. I've learned a lot viewing the world through the eyes of your camera and the quality of your prose.

Barry said...

As I am looking forward to yours, Bonnie. It has been a pure delight meeting you as well.

Barry said...

I'm glad you made it home safely Brian. Stay warm now!

Barry said...

I'm hoping 2010 is a better year for both of us Sara!

Barry said...

Thank you Christine, and I hope you enjoy Avatar!

clairedulalune said...

Happy Holidays Barry and Linda, see you in the new year!

Barry said...

At least I know you will be warm in the New Year Claire, with those nice new boots!

Sammi said...

Merry Christmas Barry! I hope you have a lovely memorable holiday season.

Your retirement party looked wonderful, and you do look so healthy!

take care!

Isaura said...

Merry Xmas Barry
I hope your Xmas is filled with love, joy and family.
We have today, so lets enjoy it.
Merry Xmas to you and your family

Goldenrod said...

Right back atcha, Barry. Stay warm!

Mike Foster said...

Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season and amazing 2010!

peace,
Mike
Happy Holidays from livelife365

Queenmothermamaw said...

Enjoy.
QMM

Sandy said...

Enjoy your Christmas and make it a special one for the both of you.

Natalie said...

Merry Christmas to you all too! I love your blog, it looks terrific.xx♥

Fantastic Forrest said...

Merry Chistmas to you two too!

I love the new look of your blog - that photo is gorgeous. What does Pyzam stand for? I feel like I should know, but am clueless.

Cindy said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Barry! Our best to you, Linda, and Lindsay!

NanU said...

A Happy Christmas to you too, Linda and Barry. (My grandfather always insisted on Happy, because "you can be Merry without being Happy", and Happiness is better.)
And with that, a Joyous New Year!
You're special people, and I'm looking forward to a 2010 filled with laughter and joy.

Dave King said...

Have yourselves a very peaceful Christmas, too. Every blessing to you both.

willow said...

Warmest Christmas wishes to you and yours, as well, Barry! Extra big woolly holiday hugs and a kiss~x!

Hilary said...

Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a New Year filled with much improved health. Sending my best holiday thoughts to you.

Vera said...

May your coming Christmas time be one of warmth and emotional refreshment, Barry, and may 2010 be a gentler year for you and Linda.
Bless you both.

Stella said...

Wishing you all a very joyous and peaceful Christmas.

Kate said...

Happy Holidays! I wish you a happy and better year ahead. Enjoy the break!

Barbara's Spot on the Blog said...

Wishing your family, both the two and four footed ones, a very Merry, Healthy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Thank you Barry for opening up your private life to share your difficult journey as you deal with cancer.

jeannette stgermain said...

I am thankful I have gotten to know you this year on this blog, Barry -you are an example of courage to me! I am so happy for all these parties right now that you are able to go too!!!
A very merry Christmas to you:)

Like your new blog-look!

nollyposh said...

MeRRy ChRiStMaS to You & yours Love from Me & mine xox

Farmchick said...

Wishing you and your family a wonderful, peaceful, and above all a healthy holiday.

Reya Mellicker said...

What a wonderful Christmas wish! Thank you so much!

Love the new template design, btw.

Poetikat said...

My best wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas!
(And for good health-news in the New Year!)

Kat

Shadow said...

...and a blessed christmas to you, linda and lindsay, i'll be seeing you in 2010 then.

Land of shimp said...

We will see you in the new decade, Barry. May the coming year bring you strength, good health, and victory.

Enjoy your holiday, be well!

PurestGreen said...

A very Merry Christmas to you as well, Barry. Also, a beautiful New Year and a long, healthy, adventurous retirement.

Wendy said...

Merry Christmas! I will miss you until 2010. :)

jeannette stgermain said...

I am back here to thank you for the "follow" - looking forward to your explorations in 2010!

Jet said...

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Merry X'mas !


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Jo said...

Barry, a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy...!

Cheers,
Jo

Doreen said...

Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year to you Barry Linda and Lindsay. You have blessed many people with your writing, faith, humor and awesome spirit. glad we have met this year.

alilhorseplay/Calico95 said...

And all the same to you!

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Liseanne

http://calicofiasco.blogspot.com/
http://alilhorseplay.blogspot.com/

Daria said...

Wishing you all the best through the holidays Barry. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Patty said...

Merry. Merry Christmas Barry and Linda. I love you!!

Oh, and Lindsay, too.

Whitemist said...

Best wishes to you Barry!
Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!
I love the side picture!

Marilyn said...

Dear Barry,
I haven't been online much lately.
It was a delightful surprise to see your comment this morning.

I hope you and Linda had a wonderful Christmas this year. God bless.

Frances Tyrrell said...

The tree was finally decorated, the parcels were wrapped, the cards send (last customer out of the post office on Christmas Eve), the glorious day came and went, the chocolate it was consumed (the calories don't count if you eat it all in one day), and finally I am looking at all the nice comments you left. Thank you both. And blessings to you for the new year, for health especially as well as for joy.

Irish Cottage Dreams said...

I wish ya'll a wonderful Holiday Season :)

Merry Christmas!!

with love, kimme

bARE-eYED sUN said...

beautiful sentiments, barry,
thank you.

our words fail, but nonetheless,
here goes wishes for all the best in the new year.

merry Christmas.

..
.ero

Denise said...

Merry Christmas to you and Linda!!

Life With Dogs said...

Happy holidays from your friends in Vermont!

Noelle said...

Happy Holidays!!! May your days be merry and bright.

Brighid said...

Barry, Wishing you & yours a very special 2010. Thanks for your comments on my fledgling blog, they mean a lot.

Susan said...

Barry,
I've just found you in the wide blogging world and am so delighted I have.
A wonderful, thoughtful pause in my day.
Thank you and all the best to you and your family for 2010.
We all live forever, you know, in the hearts of everyone we touch.
Susan