Sunday, 30 December 2007

Counting down to 2008

Another 32 hours to go before 2007 is history. As per usual, it was a year with its fair share of ups and downs - where the balance lies I cannot tell. J-land has had another roller coaster, with several people lost to disease or other causes. The ugly side, trolls, continues to rumble on, and to what end? On the upside, the community has pulled together at times when it mattered.

For me, 2007 has actually passed more rapidly than I thought possible at the start of the year. It seems like only yesterday that I was on-line on New Year's Eve 2006, wishing one of our Australian J-landers Happy New Year at 1 pm my time. What 2008 will bring, I do not know. Nobody gets a menu for the dinner of life, as it used to be said.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all in J-land good luck, good health and good prosperity for the New Year. May it bring all you desire, and spare you from what you do not.

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20 comments:

  1. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 16:28

    Yes, this year has certainly flown Guido, you are quite right.  Thank you for your beautiful and heartfelt wishes.  I wish the same for you.

    ttp://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

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  2. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 16:32

    thank-you guido, i wish you a good 2008 also. This year does seem to have flown by and so much has happened. Hopefully 2008 will bring everyone what they wish for. mrs tx
    http://journals.aol.co.uk/mleppard06/eternity/

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  3. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 16:33

    Thanks for the birthday wishes, Guido.... and the beautiful blessings, here!!   I wish the very same for you, many blessings in 2008!!  I never heard the saying that "Nobody gets a menu for the dinner of life", but I really like that one.

    Joann

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  4. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 16:35

    Where has the time gone.  I haven't accomplished tasks that I planned to do in February yet.  And now, in another month or so it will be February again. A new year, a clean slate...hopefully 2008 will be better for all of us than 2007 was.  In less than a week, I'll even be another year older...how did that happen?  Linda in WA

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  5. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 17:06

    The years seem to fly by quicker I can hardly keep up, with that has been happening in Jland this last year, your kind wishes keep us all going.
    Happy New Year To You Guido

    Yasmin
    xx

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  6. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 17:27

    Guido, thanks for the good wishes for 2008.
    Hope you have a great New Year, Bill

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  7. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 17:31

    What a wonderful entry summing it all up ,Happy New Year to you too dear Guido ,..love Jan cc

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  8. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 18:03

    Happy New Year Guido!

    Niki

    ps. love the graphic.  love it.

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  9. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 18:09

    I agree... a very quick year...

    be well,
    Dawn
    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/

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  10. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 20:15

    i'm so thankful YOU are my friend and here beside me guiding me and many many others on the right path. You take care of yourself and know you are needed here!

    lisa

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  11. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 20:35

    I was just telling Donna that J-land feels like a family to me.  A big extended family.  One that has it's black sheep and hell raisers right beside it's dependable folk and friendly, loving sorts.  We hold on to the good, overlook the not too bad and try to aviod the dasterdly.  ;o)  -  BArbara

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  12. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 20:39

    Hi Guido,

    See, I am taking your advice!  I am writing a comment, though I don't as yet have a journal.Love your pictures!!

    Have a very Happy New Year!!!

    Frances

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  13. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 21:52

    Thanks Guido for a lovely entry and also for introducing me to the fabulous J-land. Have a wonderful New Year. xx

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  14. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 22:11

    Wishing you a wonderful, loved filled New Year all the year through! (Hugs) Indigo

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  15. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 22:18

    Happy New Year to you and your family Guido :o)

    Jenny

    http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLife

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  16. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 23:27

    Happy New Year to you and yours Guido.
    Carolxx

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  17. Anonymous30 December 2007 at 23:44

    Hi Guido,

    I wish you a happy new year and a great 2008 ahead of you. I further extend these well wishes to your readers in journal land. Your journal has been a bright spot and a pleasure to read daily.

    Take care and all the best. Happy New Year =)

    Petar

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  18. Anonymous31 December 2007 at 22:59

    So nicely said Guido, I wish you the same.
    Lisa

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  19. Anonymous1 January 2008 at 01:42

    Six hours and fifteen minutes til 2008 and counting....
    Happy New Year!
    Linda :)

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  20. Anonymous4 January 2008 at 03:36

    The same to you!
    Lori

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