April 14th 2024 Updated.
My name is Ellen Best, I consider myself very fortunate to be married to John, he persuaded me to give up work so I could concentrate on my writing. Interspersed with adventures.
We live in the county of Suffolk, in the UK. Together we laugh, love and travel to far-off lands. We welcome friends and family into our home. We have a motor home for scenic holidays, beach walks, good food, fun and festival-going. We share our home and motor home with Lilly the rescue dog.
Our lives are punctuated with stories, shared with love and washed down with good food and fine beverages. We like to entertain and have music-filled evenings with new-found friends. Together our adventures keep us young.
The Flint house, it’s our converted Victorian schoolhouse that is getting some serious cosseting; we have been doing it together for years. This ongoing, ever ever-evolving project is home. The house reeks of history, ‘sniff’ I feel myself channelling wonderful Authors as we speak.
This was the second area sorted, (we had to have a bathroom first) the lath and plaster ceiling in this inner hall was hanging down, and there was a mud floor with small red and black checkerboard tiles; only one of three areas that were original when we moved in in 2017. Though I have an office of sorts, I can often be found with bare feet pressed into the cool floor, or with my bum squished into the twisted stairs; gazing at books. Here I drink in the ambience; pencil, notebook or tablet in hand … channelling Jean Brodie; just as you’d expect.
“What is this? Who am I? What am I doing here?”
This Blog is part of my journey, this is where I procrastinate from my manuscript; from my novel. During this process, I have to work hard to not get frustrated. When writing life becomes a bloody, sweaty hike, I come here.
I have put the excitement and secret lives of non-existent people into my work and down on paper. I have characters who live in a place created by me, who live lives of my making, who face obstacles, pain and love; all of my doing. My story has only just begun, it is in the throes of gestation.
“From that first burst of creativity, the speed and exhilarating ride of the word train; I love. Next, I have to work at perfecting it; try not to sanitize it in the process. “It is all in the rewrite. The first and second, third sometimes fourth drafts. “The edits, the return to research again and again to check ‘did I get a date or a law exactly right?’ I need to hone a look or tweak it because I found something new or more interesting. I didn’t want to alter it … I just wanted it to be perfect as it was. So I left it; let it simmer a while.
“Get her done”! One of my virtual friends told me. Sit down and do it I tell myself. Sometimes I’m sick of the characters changing their minds and a good slap is what is needed. Other ideas come into play, new stories that steal time from the first. Before I know it there are several works in progress. That my friends is when I come here and write whimsy.
“I need to write. When other writers get to that hard place, they knit, paint, cook, garden or take photographs; I write. For some, the grammar, typos and punctuation are the easiest parts ( I, however, know where my weaknesses lay). Their slog may be in the beginning at conception, the creative part. I digress let’s bring it back on point.
My resting, clearing cobwebs from my head and taking my mind off the sticky stuff is done here on my Blog. It is with *sigh* a deep breath, (here in my safe place) that you will find me. I am here with words, scribble, story and rhyme, if you look close enough you’ll find pieces of me.
I am Ellen, some say a happy, humorous, quick-witted woman who laughs, loves, talks and cries in equal measure. Others suggest “I am a bit bonkers, but we know all the best people are”. (Borrowed from Lewis Carroll).
I am stronger than I seem; happier than I have ever been. I am a complex character who loves life. I Bathe in love, laughter and words. Words that I read and write, words that I swallow whole.
Please pay me with comments and I will respond, you will make me happy. Who knows, you may even gain a pal ‘flutters lashes’ I am easily pleased.
Feel free to follow me on Twitter/X HERE. Or on Instagram HERE You can also follow my Pinterest Here. If you wish.
Reason for my absence, lack of continuity, on my blog is explained below.
On October 14th 2023 we lost our beautiful 4 year old grandson to cancer, a particulary viscious strain of the disease.
George’s story can be found in the link to a special named fund below. Please read it’s in my daughter’s own words.
Six months has passed in a nanosecond. We, as a family have been rocked, our world finished, nothing will be the same again. We must honour his way, be, more George, resilient, adventurous and brave. Or in his words. ‘No, I am just, … George’. R.I.P. George John Radcliffe.
Hi Ellen.
I know it is a tad early, but I wanted to let you know that I will be publishing a post on Tuesday, Jan 28th, at 2 am PST and I have nominated you for the Bloggers Recognition Award. Thank you for being in my blogging arena and your support.
I hope you will be able to accept and pay this forward, but no hard feelings and pressure should you not be able to do so, I fully understand.
The post will only be available on Tuesday, Jan 28th, after 2 am PST: https://esmesalon.com/bloggers-recognition-award-7/
Blogging regards, Esme Slabs from EsmeSalon
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Wonderful to know about you.
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Pleased to connect with you too.
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you asked for comments on your post today 11/26/19 but i cannot find comments open?
maybe it is just me……………..
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dropped in for a visit. Are you posting new stories somewhere else?
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No I have not been well for a while but am back now. Working on my novel and intend to post once a week. But am still unable to share on Facebook 😯😢 thank you for dropping in xx
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Ellen, what a treat reading all this. You are one amazing lady with such spirit and zest. I’m honoured to have “met” you and may our friendship and reading together continue in years to come.
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I am pleased you came and I hope so too raise a glass to distance friendships.
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Hi Ellen, Your words speak volumes…Your positive manner and writing, I’m sure,will reach and appeal to many. Like you (although I’m ancient – think wine rather than cheese…) I have ‘the world’ inside of me and want to visit and express it ALL.but will never have enough time to do so as eloquently as I wish. But I’ll have a bloomin’ good try though! Where can I read the poem you wrote about the concentration camp? Best wishes.
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I will get it just give me a mo. And thank you for your time.
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https://ellenbest24.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/auschwitz-1/
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I’m with your curling up thinking and writing. Also having characters not doing what they are told. It is hard to explain that to non-writers as they think we are in control.
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Ah that ole chestnut … I try giving them a stern talking to but *sigh* it seldom works. 😊
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Hi Ellen, how is your novel coming along?
When we were in London, we visited Longleat, Stonehenge, and Bath. Yes, as you said, it’s nice and scenic area. I’m done compiling my poetry book. I know about the first, second, third, and fourth editings. I’m almost ready for my editor.
I am writing my memoir also and had to take a break because I cut off a big chunk and will start from somewhere else. 🙂
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Yes I know where you are… you’re at the hard slog place with your memoir. Good luck with the poetry book, I am so pleased for you. Are you Indie or have you a publisher? I would have loved to have met you … maybe next time.
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I am working on perfecting my Flash fiction with an Idea to gather enough for a book. I am altering where my novel begins and adding another twist. The more you learn the more you see, so back to the drawing board once more.
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I know what you mean, Ellen. I set out to write my memoir and write 30,000 words. When I learn more about memoir writing, I edited and edited and cut out a big chunk. Now I even stopped the part I started and started from another point. I’ve written quite a few for the 99 words flash fiction. I like most of them. When I have enough, I’ll do a book also. I may expand some of them – I don’t know yet. Let’s keep going and keep each other company. ❤
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I am fascinated with interiors, especially writers’ reading and writing spaces. And humor too ~ thanks for sharing your quirky point of view, Ellen!
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Please come for a read soon. I will leave a plate of rich-tea biscuits for dunking and a pot of Yorkshire’s best brew. 😊
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I love the imagine “I BATHE in love, laugher and words. Happy to be on this journey with you.
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More than happy to have you along.
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Your life sounds good. I may drop in.
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Any time. Doors open kettles always on. 😁
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Love you site. I write humor, too. Following you now.
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Thank you. X
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I know exactly what you mean when you say you need to write. I’m the same and also have the need to photograph – both are cathartic.
I know gorgeous but wet Somerset as my partner is from Glastonbury/Street. 😉
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We moved back to Suffolk but we still visit often.
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Good to find a happy, humorous, quick witted, and self admittedly a little bonkers lady from Somerset 🙂
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Thank you for coming. My plan is that people will never say there is that grouchy old woman but say “look there’s Ellen, what is she doing now.”
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I love your spirit Ellen. Way to go!!
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We all have our challenges, some being more visible than others.
Keep writing – I’m told a positive attitude (which seems present for you) helps!
Know that Carrot Ranch is a fun and safe place and hopefully writing for the prompts and enjoying reading others replies helps you too. Hugs, ~Jules
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I am honoured and touched by this. Please see my response on your post. Have a fab week Ellen.
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wishing you the best with your writing, Ellen 🙂
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Thank you do-Al.
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I also live in Suffolk, wherever you are I’m looking forward to seeing you in the blogosphere ☺️
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Ahhh! A small world Simon.
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It definitely is Ellen… ☺️
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Hope you will participate: I have nominated you for some awards – Please check it out. Hope you will be able to participate: https://cookandenjoyrecipes.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/4-awards/
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Mmmmwwa! Lovely lady thank you.
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Oh my you snook that in you little devil. Thank you for the wonderful birthday acknowledgement I hope they all enjoy the post as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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Hi Ellen – Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I have done the Guest Post – Contributor invite.
I have set you up as a contributor to my Blog. Now its up to you to accept, produce your post and drop me a note when done and ready for my review and publish.
One thing, as contributor, this role unfortunately does not allow you to upload images, to please feel free to email me the images you wish to use, if you have any, and where it should go, and I will add as per your direction.
Thanks you again for your interest to be a Contributor on The Recipe Hunter.
I only intend to do a Guest Post release once a week, so first come first serve. The next one will be next week, so keep me posted.
Should you require more information, please email me at Cookandenjoy@shaw.ca
Esmé – The Recipe Hunter
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Eeek! Excited!
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Good, good good, just drop me a note when ready. Not sure if I mentioned, I will publish a guest post once a week, so first come first served. This week has already been taken, so let me know. ♥
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Done emailled and wait with drooling mouth after beingvon your blog. X
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WOW – awesome – just pulled email, saw your email and quickly checked and saw your post. Unable to read now, as I am on my way to work, but will check it all out tonight. Your post will be scheduled for next week. Thanks in advance my friend. Please share this news with your friends, and let’s get happy guest posting. Thanks in advance.
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Just wanted to let you know I’ve nominated your blog for an award! Follow the link to learn more: http://wp.me/p7OhSP-2aQ
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Thank you for your kindness but I am an award free blog on account that I have so little time spare as it is and i wouldn’t be able to do it justice. Thank you so much for thinking of me I appreciate it enormously.
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I completely understand! You are welcome!
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Good to meet you, Ellen! I’m also a novelist! I love to read and write. We must discuss books sometime! 🙂
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Hello Lisa I would love to do just that. Happy Sunday.
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Lovely to “meet” you Ellen!
This is such a lovely introduction! This makes me think I should re-write mine again. 🙂
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That is good to hear… that you like it. And I am thrilled to meet you too, the lady with a lama I believe.
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Nope, I don’t have a llama, although I used to have a photo with a llama on facebook, if that’s what you mean?
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I do, you and a lama on facebook. *grins*
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Yep! In that case, that’s me!! 😀
It was a llama dressed up for a wedding. What a cutie.
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I hope you didn’t have a lama lunch… sorry i couldn’t myself. 😯😕
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Here’s to having amazing husbands who help us reach our potential! Good luck with the writing.
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Most kind. X
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Hi, I have to say I’m bonkers as well, ha! It’s so nice to connect with you and I appreciate your recent insight about getting out of my own way. Thank you. Although, if you get that from my words, are you sure you don’t know me in real life, too? 😉 Ha! x
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Thats what comes from being virtual friends I suppose. Oh and all the best people are bonkers or so I believe.
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Love your About, Ellen! It sounds like your life is a full one and you have the support every writer dreams of!
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Yes The husband is an absolute treasure.
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Write to life… The WORD created all…
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oh me, oh my…I have a Twitter missive from you to reply to!!! Lovely intro Ellen…although I am having a deja vu moment, have I commented on this about page before? Terrible case of over blogging and not posting; I be in a mental place of cluttered amnesia. That said I now have bought a projects book so will start using it….I digress; great page my bonkers friend 🙂
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Thank you the handsome Gary, and less of the bonkers please.
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I refer you to the FB reply…. ALL the BEST people are 🙂
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And Gary… It’s a lot easier to say you’re mad than admit your hurt #quote *huge grin*
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Very true and often that is the case with people living one way inside and another outside….aka depression. I never make light of that as the beast is known to me too. However, happy mad and strange discourse is a totally different quality of bonkers lol
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Yep I must admit I am . Thank you for taking time with me today.
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This is lovely Ellen! I look forward to your musings, and seeing what happens next in your life’s adventure!x
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Every day we have to strive for a new one. Happy weekend .
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Welcome, welcome. So nice to meet you!
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You had me at “bloody sweaty hike.” And I completely relate to the struggle to get the words down on paper/screen…
Looking forward to following to see what kind of progress you make. Maybe it will inspire me as well!
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Nice to meet you, Ellen. Which genre do you write?
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My blog is genre free as I experiment here, my Manuscript is being pushed towards ‘Family saga’ somewhat reluctantly.
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Ah, OK. I wait to see what develops with interest.
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Loved meeting you in person in London 🙂 You are fab!
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That is so nice of you, I feel guilty now because I think I remember saying you are as loopy as I thought you’d be… and you are lovely loopy.
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LOL! You do make me smile
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I know I am good at that 😉
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Hello, it’s lovely to meet you Ellen, I love your words here 😊
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Thank you Deb I hope you come back and read some each post is very different, you should find something you like. ❤
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I sure will!! Lots to read and enjoy.
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Hi Ellen. This reminds me that I must up-date my ‘about’ page. Reading this also reminds me of myself in many ways. Aren’t we just brilliant!! Hee hee!! Lovely connecting with you and looking forward to reading your posts.
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Oh Gloria I am pleased you came and yes we are! Bloody Great.
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Well Ellen we meet again and this is a lovely about. I feel I know you now, not that anyone every really knows anyone. I like you when we spoke at the Bloggers Bash and this post has filled in the nutty gaps. So from one Bonkers blogger to another have a fun Social Saturday.🤗💜
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All the better for meeting you I think I write because I am a bit of an open book. X
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Yes I am too give far too much away but hay! What you see is what you get. 🤗💙
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The lovely witty Willow aint so bad chuck.
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Thanks it was fun to do 🤗💜
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You are just gorgeous Ellen!!!! ❤
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Awe *blushes*
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These about pages are a super idea. You really get to know something about the person behind the blog😊
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Thank you for coming now you know I am a bit whhheeey as they say, a tad scewed, a loon, I hope you’ll be coming back soon 😇😉
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Thank you!
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Thank you for including me. X
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What a good day. After a fascinating conference covering gut health, the cholesterol myth and neurolinguistic programming, it was such fun chatting with you about writers’ awards, mean train conductors, the best shoes to embroider with rose trimmings… and discovering your blog x
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A day in London meeting some inspirational people, winning the wtiting competition then meeting you not to mention me having my shoes photographed ! What a day. Thank you for coming and please I would love you to read the winning flash fiction. Press the link and come often. 😇
https://ellenbest24.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/the-connection/
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Parp! Parp!
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Very nice to discover your blog Ellen, and look forward to meeting you at the Bash on Saturday. 🙂
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Thank you. X
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It was super to meet you too. It all went so fast I wish I had more time, We must keep in touch. X
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Lovely to meet you too Ellen. I know we need a two day bash! Perhaps an idea for the committee!! Yes, we must keep in touch. Xx
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How very nice of you Hugh.
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Thank you, as I have your blog.
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Wonderful About page, Ellen. You had me at “bonkers!” 😀
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Very kind of you to say. I often think maybe I should just write a perfect me, make one up like a character… but no I am just me
😃😄 glad you came pop back again soon
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Totally will. I’ve already followed you. 🙂
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Hi Ellen!
I found you through Margaret’s new writing group! I just read your intro e-mail and had to come visit here, too. I am so excited to get to know you better and learn more about that manuscript you’re working on 🙂
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Thank you for coming, I love making new connections. I am Just popping over to follow you. 😇
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Thank you, Ellen! I hope you’re having a great day 🙂
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You also.x
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Hi Ellen, I wanted to email you but can’t find a spot on your blog. Any chance you could email me through mine?
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HI Ellen, I’m glad you replied to my story of “fear.” Every word true. BUT, I’ve found your blog and how fascinating. I too am in the middle of writing a novel. I’m retired and happily married to a lovely Japanese lady. We travel to Japan once a year and I love it there. I still haven’t made it to England. The Broome family still has distant…very distant…roots there…somewhere! I love your blog and if you can spare a moment to hop over and check my blog out please do!
Meanwhile I’m gonna surf yours and wait for you next post!
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Thank you and I shall be following you can be sure of that. 😇
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Hello, Ellen, you came to my mind for a bloggers interview. Is it possible to have your email address so that I can shoot you a mail?
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Yes. 😉
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Ha,ha,ha! That’s a good one 🙂
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I’ll shoot you an email right away 😉
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Look forward to it Jaqueline 😇
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Sent the email.
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Got it Jaqueline will return it this afternoon.
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Great 🙂
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Hey Ellen, a piece of me wanted to visit your place, so here I am 🙂
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Haaha! Nice to virtually meet you 😉
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I wish you all the best with your writing, Ellen. Good to have stumbled over you. PS I’d get up, but I’ve banged my head.
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Haaa ha! Love it. Enchanted. 😇
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So sorry i just found this in spam😱 I am not a group but just me on FB. Without the twenty four. X Thank you for coming please come back and read some pieces of me. X
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Ellen, I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing my “Share and Inspire Others!” post on FB. You’re awesome, adn I thank youi again for taking the time to do it. I am going to try and find the post on FB, so please will you be able to provide me with your FB group name, thanks so much. Happy Cook&Enjoy
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Hi Ellen, it is such a pleasure to meet you. I’m so glad you stopped by my blog which led me back to yours. I look forward to learning more about you through your blog. Have a good one!! ~Steph
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Hello and a very special welcome aboard pensitivity101. You have clocked up as my 800th follower, and whilst there is no special prize I can offer, I am glad to have you join the ranks and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
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As I will if you follow me 😇 pull up a chair and lets read. 😉
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I’m in!
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Nice to “meet” you on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s blog! Please do keep in touch.
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Oh I will.😊 same for you if you come to UK you will have meet up, we are in Somerset near the best coast in the warmest part. 😘
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I love following “crazy”. It helps get through life. Thank you for following my blog as it allowed me to “meet” you as well. Blessings and patience for your writing journey.
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Have a super week they say “Crazy is as crazy does” *wink*
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Hi Ellen, Like me you don’t let on where you are located and your reason for blogging is very similar to my own. I enjoy the freeing up of creativity that blogging allows as opposed to those painful editing sessions on the manuscript. Like you I write to relax and escape the serious writing stuff. You can always tell when I have a project on the go as I blog much more than when I am between. Anyway, it has been lovely to meet you and look forward to following you and getting to know you better. Cheers Irene
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Irene as i am sure you can tell I talk too much so if I hijacked your blog do feel free to delete some of my responses… but please don’t delete me 😅😆😄 we moved away fromball the family and friends and familiriarity of place four years ago. We moved from east Anglia, Suffolk, to the south western tip of Somerset. Settling hasn’t truly happened so I Probably skkip the detail and just say England (in secret hope of returning).
And you are right which is silly really, to blog morevwhencyou are up to the rafters with a manuscript doesn’t make sense. Then I often coose not to… make sense to others it keeps them on their toes. 😘 have a good end to your week 👋👋
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For some reason I had you living in the USA which would really have made you homesick for East Anglia. I know what you mean about not settling and I hope you get to that state soon. It is the friends you make (or it was for me) that finally allowed me to settle , and then we moved again. For me, it is both a break and as I have an excuse to be on the computer constantly, I can get away with neglecting some of my chores. I was working, I reason with myself and sometimes my husband. 🙂
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Interesting “About” and I love your lines, reminds me of me but I think you are ‘Crazier’…pardon my usage.
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Probably right! I won’t lie crazy is my middle name😉 Thank you for coming.
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LOL….very interesting indeed
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Your writing is beautiful! So nice to meet you.
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Thank you, it is a pleasure to meet you virtually or otherwise. Please come again 😇
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I will 🙂
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Thank you for finding my site and giving me a look. I hope you continue to be delighted.
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I am sure I will 😇 and you must enjoy a visit with me also 😇
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Thank you Ellen for the follow….call by anytime…..
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Oh I will😇
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I’m so glad you found your way over to me as I may not have discovered your lovely page! I have followed you too of course! I’m looking forward to reading more of your work! Truly Fabulous! 😘
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What a lovely comment, thank you for taking the time 😇
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Hi there!I am pleased to check your blog and look forward for more of your work.Cheers!
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Hello, your visit is most welcome, connecting with new people is smashing, I look forward to seeing you around.
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It would be my pleasure.Thank you!
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Thank you for being a part of the willows #SHOUTOUT https://daisywillows.wordpress.com/2016/06/28/moving-forward/
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Thank you for calling my name and visiting me here. Xx please come again😇
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You have a wonderful blog.
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Thank you so much. I hope you have a look around, stay a while. There is more to my scribble than meets the eye. 😇
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Yes, I know and I feel. Have a nice day.
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You have a wonderful blog. Congratulations.
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Hello Ellen it is great to meet you, I look forward to reading your blog!
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So pleased to have you here. I love to make new connections and virtual friends, I hope you find something you like here. 😇
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I have no doubt I will😉
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Thanks so much for the visit and follow 🙂 Look forward to reading more here.
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The pleasure is mine, I look forward to having a chat and a cup of tea while you walk through my place *wink wink* 😇
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🙂
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I love your writing style! I plan on reading a few entries tomorrow!!! 🙂 Super excited about it too!!
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What a nice comment, i hope you find something you like. 😇
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I took a few glimpses and I am sure that I will!!! ❤
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You write beautifully xxx
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Thank you very much, “move over my head wants in” *titter* 😇 in my family big heads are not allowed. 😃
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really happy i came here Ellen, i really love your writing…its almost midnight on the equator and of this princess doesn’t go to bed soon she gonna be an old hag tomorrow morning….but your words are luring me in deeper.
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I will (or my blog ) be here when you wake. Come back soon 😇
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Thanks for the like and kind comment on my piece, Ellen. You have a new follower.
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Ahh Elizabeth, the I’m not writing one, who caught my eye with her clever tricksy way of not… writing. I am pleased to have you visit and hope you like at least some of my work. I love to chat and comment so hope you do too. 😇
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I love followers old and new alike, i am pleased to meet you.
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Ellen, your ‘About’ is amazing, I am so very glad to learn more about you. Thank you very much for following my blog. I will certainly take time to visit yours as well. I hope your day is a happy one! 🙂
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That is very nice to read.I look forward to your comments on my work. Pleased to meet you.
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Ah! blogging as procrastinating from writing one’s novel … that is the question… ? I read other people’s blogs when I get to the hard slog place 🙂
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One has to write in some form or other, even when tearing hairs from ones chin … 😇😉
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Yes but some days are opaque: that’s when other writers are an inspiration 🙂
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Your view facinates me. On either cloudy or translucent days, other writers inspire and whip my writing bone into action. Reading, writing, and dare I admit editing, clears my tubes, lubricates my soul and simply allows me to breathe. 😇
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This could be where I start to envy you: editing is a drudge though the polished results can be deeply satisfying 🙂
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Envy away once I am done until then I am on the journey😇
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Hi
I have nominated you for an award you can find all the details here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/leibster-award/
If you are award free please accept it as a shout out 🙂
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Although I announced some weeks ago that I cannot follow more blogs I have to follow yours! I just love your personality and your way of writing. I will check out some of your posts now!
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Thank you for that. 😇
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My pleasure! 😊
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Thanks for the follow. Wish you had a follow by email. I rarely peek at my reader 😦 I’ll put you in there but will likely interact more if I have someone in my email.
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I thought I had! I will see if I can sort it. Thank you.
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Could I ask you to try again it should be there? Please.
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Yes, I will.
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I love this introduction. It’s a pleasure to meet you Ellen nad I’m so glad you found the Cow Pasture. Welcome to the fence jumpers. I look forward to hearing from you in the future. @sheilamgood at Cow Pasture Chronicles
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Thank you for being here. Slip off your shoes pull up a chair and let me entertain you for a while. It is a good place to come and ponder, I know because I procrastinate here often. *titters* 😇
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I hear you and feel your pain; me too.
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it is the dreaded ‘E’ word “blugh” if I were rich I would pay for the edits, hey ho, I am learning though… That has to be a good thing.
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Agreed!
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Hi
Just to let you know I have given you a shout out here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2016/03/22/lifestyle-links-part-15/
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Thank you, most kind. 😇
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Welcome
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Well, hi again, and thanks for the follow, and the tea☕️. Am trying to finish a book too, so I can feel for you. Will look around yours as well. Pleased to meet you! Marina
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I hope you enjoy your stay, thank you for reading my work.
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Following you back! You had me at ‘procrastinating your manuscript’ – we’re made for each other! xx
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Haha the “I’m researching ” comment is wearing thin but I’m getting her done! Nice to see you here come again soon. 😇
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I cringe as I look back at my own posts professing to ‘the end being in sight’ etc. Keeping quiet now until it’s done!
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I have enjoyed reading your blog this afternoon. I feel as though I know you. Lori
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Well it’s time I had a look around yours too, and I will. Thank you for your generous words.😇
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Nice to meet you Ellen! Ah too funny, a writer that still writes when they hit that hard place. I’m a crocheter myself 😉
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HI
Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post. Hope you come back again soon
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Popped by to say thanks for the follow. Took a look around and liked what I saw! Keep up the good work (and edit, edit, edit the bad!)
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thank you for the follow, Ellen.
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your welcome but I still cant comment… I will check again tomorrow. good night.
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Hope for better!
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Sorted now we have a two way street! Yeah
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Ah yes, I know the procrastination game well.
Wonderful scribbles here! I’ve enjoyed reading your pieces.
Now, where’s the tea?
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Thank you for coming , I love to entertain ☺🍵 sorry I forgot the buiscuits
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I enjoyed browsing your site Ellen I like the image you chose on your home page well done cheers Craig
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So pleased you came. Do come again
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I thought you’d like to know I nominated you for the Leibster Award. I really enjoy your blog! You can see how to get the award by going to Craft Lady in Combat Boots. Keep up the good work!
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Crafty Lady so sad to have somehow missed this… Thank you for nominating me I am very touched. No excuses I simply missed it. Have a great day and please come again soon.
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That is no problem.😀
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Thank you for stopping by my blog to visit and thanks for following. I’ll be back by to visit your site as well. Keep blogging. ..
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Doesn’t laughter tickle when you bathe in it? 😉
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There is no reason to look now, just visit when you have time.
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I make time. 🙂
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It certainly does. Them bubbles popping all over the place
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Thank you for a positive response to my blog. I’ll follow yours as well. If you liked the blog, you might like this: http://whereitgoes.martinanewberry.com.
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I am honoured that you took the time. I would like to read where it takes you, you have had some really strong reviews. Keep up the wonderful work.
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