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12th March 2012
365 year end ... "it was a very good year!" by cimes1

365 year end ... "it was a very good year!"

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Well, I did it!! Today marks the end of my first year on 365. First of all I want to thank Pat Janik for inviting me to become a member last March. Without her I would not be here. Secondly, I owe tremendous gratitude to my faithful followers and friends here on 365 for your support and encouragement throughout the year. I love you all more than you know ... you are an awesome group. I will be taking a few weeks off to learn more about the features on my new camera and also study an online course in advanced photography. I still have a lot to learn! I will pop in now and then to view your fabulous photos, but for the most part I need some extra time to do Spring yard projects and get caught up on some of my ancestry work. Love, hugs and many thanks to each and every one .... and, I'll be baaaack ;-)

PS Catch my recent favs! A little bit of everything displayed here: http://365project.org/cimes1/favourites
Comments
Congratulations Carole!!! It's a great thing to have accomplished.

This is a fabulous collage of your work! I remember most of these photos, except the center photo. It is stunning.
posted March 12th, 2012  
What a beauty you have done!!)))
posted March 12th, 2012  
How beautiful!
posted March 12th, 2012  
@herussell Thanks, Hope. The center photo is one of my favorites taken last April http://365project.org/cimes1/365/2011-04-03 entitled Embraced by the Light. Actually this photo inspired me most of all to move on and get-r done ;-)
posted March 12th, 2012  
Congrats on 365
posted March 12th, 2012  
@nyusha Thank you so much for the visit, Anna!
@kerristephens Thank you....will see you in a couple wks!
posted March 12th, 2012  
Great collage!Congrats on #365!
posted March 12th, 2012  
Fantastic!.......Well done to you!.....This is a beautiful collage to end it on!.....Hope you are going to keep up your fantastic work! FAV : )
posted March 12th, 2012  
love it, love that you were so organized to be able to pull together this collage, have loved conversing with you and love seeing your pics
posted March 12th, 2012  
Kaz
Congratulations on completing your project Carole, and what a fantastic end! A fav for me!
I wish you the best of luck on your course, I hope it goes well. I hope you enjoy your new camera too! I look forward to seeing you back here soon!
Good luck, and best wishes xx
posted March 12th, 2012  
Congradulation Carole hope that you will continue, the best way I am finding to learn about photography and my camra is to continue taking photoes and trying different things
posted March 12th, 2012  
Pam
Congratulations! This is an amazing collage of some beautiful photos! We'll miss you! Hope you'll be back soon....and hope you'll post more picture of your wonderful little bichon! :)
posted March 12th, 2012  
Oh wow CONGRATS Carole!!! :D
posted March 12th, 2012  
I saw this and thought, WOW! what an awesome collage! Then I saw that you thanked me for introducing you to 365...... I am so honored!
I am happy you have been enjoying this and look forward to seeing what new and exciting photos you will be taking! Good luck with your online course! Keep in touch! xxoo
posted March 12th, 2012  
You did it, Carole! Congratulations to a wonderful person and a great photographer! I've enjoyed your site, your photos, and having you as a friend. I will miss you more than you know and HOPE that you will be back SOON! Thank you for all of your great comments and support on my photos. Take care, Carole. :)
posted March 12th, 2012  
Beautiful collage!Congrats on your first year!I'm looking at these pics in the comfort of my hotel in Madeira.!!FAV!
posted March 12th, 2012  
great collage and congratulations on completing the year - love the photograph in the middle shot, but such a brilliant range of shots
posted March 12th, 2012  
Congrats, Carole! I look forward to seeing you back very soon and some great new pics, too!
posted March 12th, 2012  
What a lovely collage!
posted March 12th, 2012  
Love your 365 picture. What a beautiful collage. Fav.
Congratulations on making it to 365. I've loved looking at your photos and hope you'll stop back and post more in the future. I thought I was going to take a break after I reached 365 but for some reason couldn't stay away. Take care.
posted March 12th, 2012  
Congratulations, Carole! Glad that you'll be staying on!
posted March 12th, 2012  
Well done Carole, it has been a delight to follow you, good luck with your new projects and make sure you stay in touch, be good and have fun always. Cx
posted March 12th, 2012  
Congrats, Carole! This is such a great collage! Hope to see you back soon! :)
posted March 12th, 2012  
Yay! A great collage! Congrats to you!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations on completing your first project. Lovely collage.
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations on completing 365! Good luck on your future photo opportunities.
posted March 13th, 2012  
I am so happy I got to know you a little here on 365. I admire your work so much. You've come up with some really beautiful, clever, and inspiring shots. Good luck in your endeavors as you break from 365. This is a wonderful collage of some of your work. Hats off to you, my friend!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congrats to you, Carole! Hope you will be staying with us a bit longer! Feel like I am just gettig to know you!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Fabulous collage to remember your achievement! So many beautiful photos! It would make a great poster. Congratulations, Carol!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations on your 365th picture! Boy will I miss your faithful and encouraging comments, not to mention all the sunny pictures from lovely Fla. to warm me up. You've truly been a blessing to me Carole. Some days have been tough, but you've always left a warm comment or faved a shot and cheered me right up! I hope you enjoy your time off and have fun learning about your new camera as well as accomplishing all the other tasks you've set out to do. You've got a great summary of your year here- I remember that beautiful church!! We'll miss you, but look forward to seeing you here again some time in the future! God bless!!
posted March 13th, 2012  
I can't believe it. Congrats!!!! I love, love, love your collage! Fav for sure!!! I will miss you and hope you come back after your breather. You have some truly beautiful pics! Job well done!!!
posted March 13th, 2012  
You have completed a year ....congratulations.....I hope you will continue your journey..
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations Carole; you have selected some lovely shots here to celebrate your achievement, hurry back after your time out and enjoy your ancestry project; look after yourself and take care:0)
posted March 13th, 2012  
@claireuk Thanks so much, Claire. I'll still be checking in here every so often to view photos...can't stay away too long ;-)
posted March 13th, 2012  
@pawar_ramesh Thank you Ramesh and so happy to have you as a new friend. I'll be back 1st part of April but will check in here to view and comment every so often. Hard to stay away!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@wannabe Awww, thanks Catherine also for the fav. I'll still be around, just need to develop my photography skills to a bit higher level and will try to work on that the next few wks. Hugs!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@annbo Thanks so much Ann and also for the fav. I'll be back in April ...it's hard to stay away from here for long so I'll view and post comments from time to time. Love your photos!! Keep up the good work.
posted March 13th, 2012  
@buccigrossi Thanks Brian. I'll be back in April. In the meantime keep posting those fantastic bird and nature shots. Love them!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@missvicki Thanks so much, Vicki. I really enjoy all your photos and will keep in touch. See you in April! xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@karendalling Karen, it's been fun knowing you and thank you for all your encouragement & support. Hope to see you back posting in a couple wks, too!! Thanks for the fav ;-))
posted March 13th, 2012  
@mgozzard Thanks, Margaret. I agree that posting a variety of photos is the best way to improve and keep the interest going. I hope to expand to a new level when I begin Year #2 --- more portraits, candids, close-ups etc. I look fwd to it. I really enjoy your photos, too!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@pdelgin Thanks, Pam. You can bet I'll be posting more Bichon photos ;-) I'll be back in a few wks to start year 2, but will check in here before that when I have a chance to view & comment. Love your photos & glad to have met you here ;-))
posted March 13th, 2012  
@olivetreeann Thanks, Ann and so well expressed. I feel the same way. You have become such a dear friend here. I'll be around from time to time to view & comment and FOR SURE, be back to resume year #2 April 1st. Gotta fill up that April calendar....LOL! Luvya, Carole
posted March 13th, 2012  
@patjanik Thank you, cuz and once again thank you so much for introducing me to 365. Will be in touch and be back April 1. Need to work on learning my new camera and other photo tricks ;-) In the meantime, will stop by to view & comment from time to time. Keep up the good work....lovin' your recent shots! xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@karenann Awww, thanks Karenann. You are so sweet and I feel the same. Love your photos and you have become a true inspiration to us all with your faithful support and comments. Bless you & you can be sure I'll be back April 1. As I told Ann, I have to fill up that April calendar!! I've always been kind of obsessive about that ;-) Hugs!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@carolmw Gee, thanks, Carol. So glad we started following each other. I really enjoy your photos. Thanks so much for the fav and do enjoy your holiday. Madeira sounds like a very magical and intriguing place to be. Looking fwd to seeing some pix and will be back to start Year 2 in April. xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@shanne Thank you so very much. I love your photos and you've been a real inspiration to me. Your recent cobweb shot is outstanding! Take care and will be back for year #2 in April, xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@karens68 Thanks, Karen. See you April 1 for year #2 but you can bet I won't miss one day of the Miss Buttflower--Mr. Patches series. It always puts me in a cheery mood....good start for the day ;-)
posted March 13th, 2012  
@lizbruce Thank you so much, Liz. It's been fun knowing and working with you on the photo project. You've become such a faithful friend and I absolutely LOVE your unique photos....every one is special. Seeya for year #2 April 1, but will be back from time to time to comment. I hope you will continue to year 2 next month as well. Hugs.
posted March 13th, 2012  
@ladydi53 Diana, I love your enthusiasm and encouragement and so glad to have followed you recently. Oh yes, I'll definitely be back for year 2 in April. I'll check back to comment now and then before that, but I really need to get to know my camera and expand my photo efforts so that's what I'm working on. Along with so many other things I need to do being the multitasker that I am....LOL! xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@cmuir1963 Thanks, Cindy. It's been fun getting to know you and I really enjoy your photos. I'll be back for sure, April 1. In the meantime, Happy Snapping my friend ;-) xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@debsphotos Thanks so much, Debbie. I have really enjoyed following you and I really enjoy viewing all your terrific photos. You've certainly put a lot of hard work and effort into the project and you must definitely come back for year #2. I'll be back on April 1 for sure!!! hugs..
posted March 13th, 2012  
@cbawernsen Thank you so much for the visit and view. You are so kind!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@tamsg4 Thank you, Tams! I enjoy your photos and happy to know you recently. I'll be back in April for year 2 and I wish you every success on your project. xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@mittens Marilyn, I know exactly what you mean. It's so hard to stay away from here for too long. So glad you are staying. You are an excellent photographer and faithful friend and I'm really happy that we are following each other. Take care and I'll be back April 1 for year 2. Hugs to you and those sweet cats, too ;-)
posted March 13th, 2012  
@debbim @rach_who Thanks so much Debbi and Rach....happy to get to know you both recently and will look fwd to following you when I come back for year #2 in April. I'll be in touch from time to time. Good luck on your project----your photos are great!!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@timandelke Thanks, yes it would be very difficult to stay away for too long ;-) I enjoy following you .... your photos are so lovely. Take care and see you back in full force on April 1! xo
posted March 13th, 2012  
@melorac Aww, thanks Carole -- my fellow namesake ;-) it's been fun following you and I look fwd to more when I return April 1 for year #2. In the meantime, keep snapping those great photos and I'll be by to view and comment once in a while. Hugs!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@marlboromaam Thank you so much. It's been such a pleasure getting to know you. You are an inspiration to us all with your faithful support and comments. I don't know how you do all you do and your photos are amazing! Will be back all bright-eyed and busy-tailed ( I hope!) on April 1 to start Year 2. In the meantime, take care and I'll be back now & then to view and comment. Hugs!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@cimes1 -- Great! That's not a huge break. Look forward to seeing you again.
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congrats! We will miss you, be back soon. And your last photo is an absolute FAV!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations! You truly deserve it. Please do come back...at your convenience of course. New camera? What did you get? That is so exciting! Have fun with your spring projects too!
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congratulations Carole! All of the best for you and would love to see you back again very soon :)
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congrats on your finish. This is a great end of the year shot. Have fun in your time off. Please check me out when you come back.
posted March 13th, 2012  
@ataylor @paulavdmerwe @sailingmusic Thank you ... I will definitely keep you all on my follow list & you do the same cuz I'm not going any where ... be back April 1...my goal! I'll check in here once in a while before then as it's too hard to stay away ;-) Hugs to all!
posted March 13th, 2012  
@mommyof1 It's another Easy Share--- Z990 max with a 30x wide angle lens, 12 mp. I had the older version before, didn't want to switch to any others because I'm used to the Easy Shares after all these years. I'll check in once in a while. Take care and have fun! Hugs.
posted March 13th, 2012  
Congrats Carole. I've loved your pics, and hope you return soon. In the mean time, enjoy your other interests.
posted March 13th, 2012  
congrats carole! your beautiful florida pics got me through our grey winter! so glad to hear you'll be back, enjoy your break! if you're on facebook, look me up ... anne fraser burnette
posted March 14th, 2012  
fav
posted March 14th, 2012  
great collage, Carole.....congratulations on completing your project, so glad you'll be back.
posted March 14th, 2012  
Hey you're on PP now!! Congrats on that too!!! :D
posted March 14th, 2012  
@sunnygreenwood Anne, I'll do that--I am on FB. Wow, I just logged in here to see I made the POP page. It's hard to stay away from here! Thanks for the fav and your winter pics were the highlight of my day ;-) Sometimes I feel I need some snow!
posted March 14th, 2012  
@tamsg4 Wow, I am so surprised. Just popped in briefly to see what's happening.
posted March 14th, 2012  
@stcyr1up Thank you....I miss everyone already ;-) But trying to catch up with my ancestry files right now + learn a bit more about my camera + start my spring yard project. Actually I'd rather be happily snapping!
posted March 14th, 2012  
@mjmaven Thanks, Shirley. I can hardly wait!!
posted March 14th, 2012  
This is an awesome final photo!
posted March 14th, 2012  
@marilyn Thank you so much, Marilyn ;-)
posted March 14th, 2012  
Congrats on the PP
posted March 15th, 2012  
Well done!! A fantastic end to the year and a worthy PP! Wish I'd started sooner so that I could see your photos throughout the year.
posted March 15th, 2012  
@sailingmusic Thank you, Myrna and see you again in April! ;-)
@kirstyalexandra Thanks, Kirsty ... I'll be back in April and will add you to my follow list. Most appreciated!
posted March 15th, 2012  
well done..
posted March 15th, 2012  
@fungirlslim Thank you, Jen!
posted March 15th, 2012  
well done - great end shot with a great selection of pics.
posted March 15th, 2012  
@paulineb Thank you, Pauline. Will return in April for year 2 ;-)
posted March 16th, 2012  
Congratulations Carole. Enjoy your time off and looking forward to having you return
posted March 17th, 2012  
@bkbinthecity Thanks for stopping by. Really appreciate your comments and friendship.
posted March 17th, 2012  
bep
Congratulations! You did it!
posted March 17th, 2012  
Congratulations Carole!!! xxx
posted March 18th, 2012  
congratulations. So much work and nicely done
posted March 18th, 2012  
Congratulations Carole!! Wonderful shot to celebrate the day!!
posted March 19th, 2012  
@debbim @jpvona @em256k @gijsje Thank you all for stopping by to comment on photo #365. I'll be back on April 1 for year 2 and look fwd to keeping in touch again!
posted March 19th, 2012  
Carole, you have done a fabulous project and you are a truly lovely person, I'm so very glad that you will be coming back to us, I will miss you until then xoxo
posted March 21st, 2012  
@veekay Vicki, I appreciate your kind words and all the wonderful comments you've made on my photos. You are a pleasure to know & I look fwd to my return in April. xo
posted March 21st, 2012  
Congratulations!!! Loved all your shots, looking forward to many more. FAV
posted March 21st, 2012  
@ladybug71012 Thanks so much for the fav and can hardly wait to start year 2. I see you're on your way....good luck!
posted March 21st, 2012  
Congrats on a years worth of great pics and what a cool collage to end of with
posted March 22nd, 2012  
@cimes1 Hi Carole. Hope all is well in sunny Florida. :)
posted March 22nd, 2012  
@steeler Thank you for the visit Howard and look fwd to year #2 very soon!
posted March 23rd, 2012  
congrats....what a great finale... I have really enjoyed following you. :) see ya soon :)
posted March 28th, 2012  
@robinwarner Awww, thanks Robin. I look fwd to getting back into the action again :-) Thank you so much for all your support and the fav!
posted March 29th, 2012  
Congratulations on finishing your 1st year . do hope you continue
posted July 16th, 2012  
@snowy Thanks, Diana, this is my first year album. My 2nd year began April 1 and is my default album now so I'm still here ;-)
posted July 17th, 2012  
lovely collage, the centre shot is stunning
posted August 16th, 2012  
A beautiful story your collage tells!
posted November 30th, 2012  
I just happen to click on one of your pictures and by browsing I came across this beautiful collage. congratulation for completing your first year. I'll be stopping in again tomorrow when I have a bit more time to have a look at your calendar. till then.
posted February 1st, 2013  
Well done!
posted February 23rd, 2013  
Just saw this on a discussion thread, Carole. Fabulous way to end your first year; love all the individual shots and you've put them together brilliantly.
posted February 23rd, 2013  
Congratulations Chicky!!!!! You did it! What a Tramendous Accomplishment! And i just LOVE your ending photo!! :) FAV!!! You better come back!! i will miss you to much! :)
posted February 24th, 2013  
@ellimae @girlie LOL!! Well, thanks to you both for your sweet comments, but this photo was taken at the end of Year One completed March 12, 2012. I am currently near the end of Year Two, which will end April 1, 2013 in 36 more days. I will take a break at that time, but most likely will be back. Right now I'm starting to put together videos and digital albums for both years---very time consuming!! Thanks again for following!
posted February 24th, 2013  
@cimes1 Yes, I did realise this was done last year but when I saw it on the discussion thread I admired it so much I thought I'd like to let you know, even though it was almost a year ago. I love all the shots in this lovely collage and it made me wish I'd been following you for longer than I have.
posted February 24th, 2013  
@girlie Awww, Robin--- that's so sweet of you. I need to find the discussion thread.....hmmmm. I've been reading about your flood and also read your profile. You live in such a pretty area. So happy you are safe and there was no damage to the inside. I love all your photos, too and like you no DSLR for me :-)
posted February 24th, 2013  
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