Thursday, 14 April 2022

Easter Is On The Bookshelf

I've added some bits to the bookshelf display for Easter.

I remembered the April plate, only a few days late and the egg cup and egg were among the collection of Easter bits that came from ebay in that first lockdown (I don't use ebay anymore - it wastes too much time and money!). The light-up chicks came from when I was helping at the charity shop and the tulips are all home grown.

Copied from one of my posts in previous years........

........Pagan traditions give us the English word Easter coming from the word Anglo Saxon word Eostre , meaning openings and that comes from the Saxon goddess of the dawn Eostre. 

 There are a couple of weather sayings for Easter which could have an impact on the harvest

 Rain on Good Friday or Easter Day, A good crop of hops, but a bad one of hay. 

If the sun shines on the altar during the service on Easter Day, there will be a good harvest . 

 Fair weather from Easter to Whitsuntide, butter will be cheap with cream on the side

 

The Surrey family are (hopefully) driving up to Suffolk tomorrow so I hope the fuel shortage situation will resolve itself soon(caused by protestors blocking the entrance to a fuel depot in Essex and some other places) I'm still OK at the moment but when I went shopping on Tuesday all 3 garages I passed had nothing. If we can all get fuel the whole family should be getting together on Saturday and Sunday. We have two birthdays to celebrate and a family meal out plus a mini Easter egg hunt or two so it will be a good but busy weekend.

Enjoy your Easter, fingers crossed for fair weather.

I'm taking a few days off the blog and will return next week. 
Sue
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  1. Bovey Belle14 April 2022 at 06:51

    Have a lovely Easter with the family. I filled up this week in town as I'm off to Malvern Fleamarket on Monday. Lots of empty pumps. These protesters have a lot to answer for (and I'm with Rachel in not believing Global Warming).

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 12:48

      I'm very angry about the protestors, I bet they all live in cities with alternative means of transport.

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  2. Angela14 April 2022 at 07:04

    Have a glorious family weekend. We were able to fill up at Tesco prior to our London trip, but nearby Morrisons had no diesel. Garages In London all seemed to have plenty of fuel (but of course we were using our bus passes there so did not need to buy it) Easter Blessings to you and yours ❤️🙏❤️💐

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 12:51

      Hoping for sunshine for egg hunts and children playing outside.
      Hope your weekend is a good one too

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  3. thelma14 April 2022 at 08:43

    Have a lovely Easter break with your family Sue.

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  4. crafty cat corner14 April 2022 at 09:18

    Happy Easter Sue, hope the family make it okay. Love the display.
    Tom is failing and we are now in touch with the Hospice, you give me the heart to keep going as I know that you went through a similar time with your husband and came out the other end and I thank you for blogging about it.
    I don't want to fill the blog with things like that but it's not a nice time is it?
    Briony
    x

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    1. hazel c UK 14 April 2022 at 09:31

      Think of you Briony and keep strong.
      Hazel
      🌈🌈

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    2. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 12:59

      Thinking of you at this horrible time.

      Hospices are the most wonderful places at a sad time.

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  5. Sue 14 April 2022 at 09:29

    Easter has really crept up on me this year and it's late so I don't know how that has happened!!

    I love your little Easter display, that plate is beautiful and you've reminded me that I have a little plate with Primroses on in the cupboard I should have it on show.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 13:02

      I'm glad Easter is late this year because of birthdays and better weather. Should be good.

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  6. callmemadam14 April 2022 at 09:31

    I love that plate and your display. A couple of days ago, I actually got round to putting away the winter china and changing the display on the dresser. You have light-up chicks, I have daffodils!

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 13:04

      I don't like too many ornaments standing around as they just collect dust but I'm enjoying putting a small display together and changing it with the seasons

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  7. hazel c UK 14 April 2022 at 09:39

    I love your Easter display and the egg cup is special.I put mine out last Sunday, I have lots of little things that the G.children made they are on a special shelf.
    Have a lovely weekend with the family.and it looks like we are going to have a sunny few days.
    Hazel 🌈🌈🐥🐥🐥🐥

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 13:04

      Weather looking very hopeful for Easter will make things much easier.
      Hope your weekend is a good one too

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  8. Joan (Devon)14 April 2022 at 10:21

    Hope your Surrey family make it to enjoy the Easter festivities. We are also celebrating a five year old's birthday on Easter Monday, two years ago she didn't have a 'party' due to lockdown.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 13:05

      I hope they have fuel in Surrey to get them here and back

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  9. acorn hollow14 April 2022 at 11:52

    thank you for the weather folklore on Easter. I do hope you are all able to gather
    Happy Easter
    Cathy

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 13:06

      I hope so too. The fuel thing is very annoying

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  10. Tigger's Mum14 April 2022 at 12:02

    We hope you can get the family together at Easter - and have a good one.

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  11. Ellen D.14 April 2022 at 15:20

    Your Easter display is lovely! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 16:13

      Thank you. Weather forecast is good - that's a plus

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  12. Susan14 April 2022 at 15:22

    Happy Easter! Your Easter display looks lovely. I hope everyone is able to travel for your Easter and birthday celebrations. Family gatherings are always a very good time for everyone.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk14 April 2022 at 16:14

      It will be good to all get together - to see how the grandchildren have grown

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  13. Jeanie14 April 2022 at 16:56

    This plate is absolutely beautiful. Sending all good wishes for a very happy Easter!

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  14. The Weaver of Grass14 April 2022 at 17:57

    Hope everything goes perfectly well - including petrol situation- for your Easter weekend.

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  15. EM Griffith14 April 2022 at 18:58

    Such a lovely display, Sue. Wishing you a happy Easter with ALL your family!
    --Elise

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  16. Aril14 April 2022 at 20:10

    I hope you have a lovely time with your family Sue.
    Arilx

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  17. Bonnie14 April 2022 at 20:18

    You have made a lovely Easter display! The plate is the picture of Spring and I always love seeing your handsome rabbit. I hope you and your family have a lovely Easter!

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  18. PatC14 April 2022 at 22:30

    Hope you all have enough fuel to get you all together. Have a lovely Easter and enjoy your birthday on Saturday.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk15 April 2022 at 08:08

      I was keeping very quiet about my birthday!!
      Hope you are well - we must meet up for that coffee!

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  19. Pensive Pensioner14 April 2022 at 22:42

    Happy Easter, Sue, enjoy your time with the family 🐣

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  20. Josie15 April 2022 at 00:52

    Happy Easter Sue. I love reading your blog and love all the links to other blogs, but up to now have missed out letting you know how much I enjoy it. Your life in an English village in many ways is very different to mine in an Australian city, but that makes it even more enjoyable to read.
    Josie

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    1. Sue in Suffolk15 April 2022 at 08:09

      Thank you for that lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoy reading, I love writing it so will keep going

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  21. Joanne Noragon15 April 2022 at 00:57

    Enjoy your Easter.

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  22. Joy15 April 2022 at 06:25

    Have a lovely time with the family and good luck with the petrol situation. I love your Easter shelf.
    xx

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  23. Debby15 April 2022 at 14:06

    I love that plate...and the little rabbit too! Happy Easter!

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  24. Lyssa Medana15 April 2022 at 20:11

    That shelf looks so cheerful and bright!

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  25. Jackie16 April 2022 at 00:27

    Lovely display. I hope you have a wonderful Easter with the family.

    God bless.

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  26. Sharon19 April 2022 at 02:12

    Lovely Easter shelf. I hope you enjoy your time away from the blog and you managed to spend some time with the family. Happy Easter

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