Thursday, December 10, 2020

Happy Hanukkah - Hanukkah Sameach - חנוכה שמח

 



May Peace, Happiness and the Richness of Nature be with you always
David and Miriam

David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

49 comments:

  1. My good wishes to you both.

    All the best Jan

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  2. Happy Hanukkah - Hanukkah Sameach - חנוכה שמח to you and yours.

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  3. Happy Hanukkah! Also, what a beautiful photo of the Blue Jay!

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  4. Beautiful blues. Happy Hanukkah!

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  5. Beautiful menorah! beautiful bird!
    The colors blue and white are usually associated with Hanukkah. Blue, the color of the sky symbolizes divinity; white suggests light.

    Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah Sameach!

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  6. Happy Hanukkah! The colours are lovely.

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  7. Happy Hanukkah!!!
    The photos are absolutely magnificent!!! I'm totally in awe... again!!

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  8. And to you and to Miriam. I love your wishes for your readers and the world as well.

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  9. Such a wonderfull photo of this nice birfd !

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  10. Happy Hanukkah to you both!
    The Blue Jay is so pretty.

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  11. Perfect for you and for us ... thank you ... all the best - Hilary

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  12. Lo mismo te deseo David. Abrazos.

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  13. Happy Hanukkah! Love the Blue Jay!

    Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  14. Hi David.

    Happy Hanukkah.

    Greetings from Patricia.

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  15. I wish you happy holidays, David and Miriam!
    Happy Hanukkah!
    Thanks for your kind wishes.

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  16. Hei David i really dont know what Happy Hanukka is (Terrible i am hehe )But I feel it is something good May your wishes come true and always be good to all people and animals and birds

    Great photo and new header!

    Many hugs to both of you

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  17. Happy Hanukkah and thank you for sharing this sweet bird picture.

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  18. ...you captured a gorgeous jay!

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  19. Happy Hanukkah, love the photo. Have a good weekend and stay safe, Diane

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  20. Happy Channukkah David and Miriam. :) Love the photo of the Pinguïns and your new look of your Blog.
    Take care and stay safe.
    Warm regards,
    Roos

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  21. What a lovely joining of nature and faith. Thank you for marking this holiday, too.

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  22. Thank you. Cheers.
    (Not sure if you got my comment on the previous post as G made me sign in again.)

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  23. Happy Hanukkah, David and Miriam!

    Our daughter has a jewish friend (in Canada!), who has assured her that it is acceptable to take up the jewish faith temporarily so that she can foresake her low-carb diet and eat doughnuts. Sounds a bit dodgy to me!!

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    1. The doughnuts are one thing, Richard, but it is the latkes that are the best of all! A good latke, especially one made from the recipe of a bubby passed from generation to generation, is addictive at the first bite!

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    2. Jammie latkes, are you and Miriam familiar with this recepy David? Love Latkes but soufganiot are also so tasty. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015533-classic-potato-latkes
      Regards,
      Roos

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    3. I will check it out, Roos. Years ago I knew a guy, whose wife made the best latkes in the universe, from a recipe passed down from her great, grandmother who had arrived in Canada, having escaped a pogrom in Eastern Europe. I looked forward to Hanukkah each year just for her latkes. I think she actually made extras just for me, in addition to the ones I ate at her house!

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  24. Happy Hanukkah David... The Blues jay so beautiful... Cheers

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  25. Happy Channukkah David and Miriam!
    The photo of the Pinguïn is gorgeous!
    Hugs 🤗 Kisses 😘😘😘, and Christmas wishes 🎅🎄🎁 for both of you!

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  26. Hello, David
    I love seeing the cute penguin on your header photo. The Blue Jay is lovely.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.

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  27. Happy Hanukkah to you! :) Lovely Blue Jay!

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  28. I'm wishing you a beautiful and meaningful holiday. Love the big Jay! Hugs to you and Miriam both!

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  29. Hi David,
    Wonderful photo of Blue Jay
    Happy Hanukkah, also for you, for Miriam and for your whole family.
    A big hug and all the best

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  30. Lovely Blue Jay and lovely wishes. Happy Hanukkah to you and Miriam.

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  31. Your blue Jay reflects the colors of Hanukkah so lovingly. Happy Hanukkah to you and Miriam.

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  32. Missed this post for some reason - so hoping you both had a beautiful day.

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  33. Happy Hanukkah David and Miriam, it's been lovely getting to know you this year!

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  34. Happy Hanukkah ....Love the Blue Jay in the snow..Enjoy your Holiday

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  35. Happy Hanukkah!! Stunning and adorable bird, Fantastic shot, Miriam!!!
    Stay save!! I hope that 2021 will give us more hope and happiness.
    Big hugs and kisses
    Maria

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  36. Dziękuję za ten wpis! Nie znam świąt moich starszych Braci w wierze.
    Myślę, że to był Wasz szczęśliwy dzień!

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  37. Happy (belated) Hanukkah to you and yours.

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