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Birthday brownies

It's my 70th birthday today.  I can hardly believe it!  When I was young anyone who was over 40 seemed old, but 70 ..... positively ancient.  But now I am here myself and I barely feel any different from the start of all the other decades which have gone before.

My daughter sent me these extraordinarily beautiful brownies, made by Sammi-Jo Gascoyne, the Blushing Cook!  They have arrived in the post and taken my breath away!  Delicious to look at, delicious to eat!  Happy day!

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  1. Anna21 July 2020 at 22:41

    Oh I hope that your special day was full of fun and flowers Amanda and wishing you all the very best for the next decade. I'm just a little bit behind you. Did those cookies taste as good as they looked? I don't think I could bring myself to eat them 😄

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    1. the running wave22 July 2020 at 16:50

      It was a good day thank you Anna! Thank you for your good wishes. I have to say 70 feels very much like 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 - just a few more aches and pains! The brownies are completely delicious! I am rationing them a bit to make them last longer! A

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  2. Sally22 July 2020 at 01:43

    Oh wow how beautiful are those to look at - a pure work of art. What a gorgeous thoughtful gift - happy days indeed. Happy 70th Amanda. xxx

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    1. the running wave22 July 2020 at 16:52

      The brownies are just amazing! They were a nightmare to get hold of because everyone is after them. Hannah persevered and they have been worth it - really yummy, and oh so lovely to look at too! Win win!! A xx

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  3. SandyshoesCornwall23 July 2020 at 20:59

    Happy Birthday!! How wonderful, I hope you felt thoroughly spoil as you should be. It's lovely to still dip into your beautiful photos, hope you are all keeping well, Antonia x

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    1. the running wave24 July 2020 at 16:36

      A birthday bonus to read your comment! How lovely to hear from you Antonia! I hope you and your family have kept well during these surreal times we have been living through - and still live through! We are all fine thank goodness, but I do think it is easier if you live out of town! More untouchable empty spaces to visit and feel free! So glad you still visit the blog. I have to admit to spending a lot more time on Instagram now and feel a little guilty that the blog doesn't get the attention it used to - except on Mondays! It will always be here though and as and when I go anywhere or do anything other than day to day life, the blog will show it all! Best wishes to you. A

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