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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Belated happy birthday Rebecca! You are just a youngster at 44. Try adding 25 to that and you will know how I feel. How I wish sometimes I could turn back the clock.

The chateau and grounds look amazing , as always. Wish we could come and stay again, maybe next year.

Enjoy the season xxx

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Rebecca:

Happy Belated Birthday! Please tell your boys that 44 is not old, at all. 44 is just a number, and you have more energy and “get up and go” than most of us have. I hope you had a wonderful birthday and that all the family spoiled you. You deserve it.

So the chateau is in full swing, and I’m sure everything is going smoothly and all is well.

Take time to breathe.

Take time for yourself and family when you can.

Get rest when you can.

Escape to your garden, and let your garden help take care of you.

You will be crazy busy, but “you got this, Girl!”

This is what you are so good at!

Barb

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Joyeaux Anniversaire Bec and don’t let those buggers tell you 44 is old. You are YOUNG!

Everything sounds perfect and ready and as I write this your guests will be in awe of the beauty that is your home. I’m very envious.

I long to hear those wonderful birds, see your garden ,and play with your menagerie again, but most of all experience your fabulous cooking and kindness. You really both are amazing hosts. Good luck and I hope the weather improves very soon.

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It was a fun week, tiring, but such good results. Hope the weather improves for you and your guests. Don’t work too hard ! Xxx

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Firstly happy belated birthday Rebecca hope you had a lovely day - also can’t believe how the time has flown for you to be open again😊

Having said that we are so looking forward to our short break with you - everything looks so lovely and welcoming and inviting. Please let us know if you need anything from England we would be happy to bring it along - all the best for the season and looking forward to seeing you soon.

Carol and Paul Leonard

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

The château, gardens and gîte look beautiful, Rebecca. I’m sure all your guests will have a wonderful time with you. You and Tim (and the boys and your lovely family) have all worked so hard to make it what it is. Wishing you belated birthday wishes and all the best for the new season.

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Apr 29Liked by Rebecca Jones

Belated birthday wishes .Good luck with the new season, the chateau and gardens look amazing, showing all your efforts and hard work over the winter months..🍾🥂

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Happy Birthday Rebecca, may your birthday be as special as you deserve. Your words bring a welcome slice of your life into my life each week as I read and reread your words that so beautifully lift my spirits💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉🎂

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

How lucky are your guests Rebecca. The house looks lovely, your beautiful flower arrangements, that I always enjoy seeing, ready to lighten corners. The pathway through the flower meadow… I can’t wait to see that. A wonderful idea. Team Jones will do a great job as usual. X

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

A belated Happy Birthday! I hope you had a lovely day admist all the getting ready. Hoping you're opening days go smoothly as you share your lovely home with visitors.

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Listening to birdsong and reading your journal from our terrace in Dubrovnik.

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Happy birthday, Rebecca!

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Happy birthday Rebecca hope you had a lovely day

Reading your weekly journal cheers me up especially today when it is pouring down and my garden is flooded again I am sure you will cope with your guests very well

I love ranunculus but I can’t seem to grow them any advice

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Happy birthday! I love waking up to your blog every Sunday.

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Happy birthday! Wishing you a successful season and lots of lovely guests. X

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Apr 28Liked by Rebecca Jones

Wow such paradoxes with one thing needing to happen so that the other side can benefit! Praying you’ll have a brilliant summer You are such a lovely team xx

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