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today I got blessed yet again by the father of the village.

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Morrison10

Hi, that’s interesting picture, thanks. Escort looks like servicemen, or perhaps they are volunteers. Hope blessing helpful for you. Jean x

in reply toMorrison10

Acting servicemen from the island, from army and navy aswell as the police. Plus fifteen father's from the monestry

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madonbrew

That’s an interesting photo! Lots of festivals! I hope you have a relatively good day!!!

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Been lovely and now it's over cast so fingers crossed a drop of rain later 🙏🙏🙏😂

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sassy59

How lovely Dave, I like the traditions of different countries. Take care xxx💕

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This one I love, parade on first day of festival then last day another parade the athmosphere is fantastic and I get my free holy bread and blessing 😁

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sassy59 in reply to

That’s really great Dave. Xx

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I'm not extremely religious but here you get brought into the fold

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Ergendl in reply to

Yes, that's what I remember. So friendly, open and welcoming. The Greek women encouraging me in sign language to share in the holy bread. The main street between Rhodes Town and the airport blocked with the procession. A wonderful experience I will never forget.

in reply toErgendl

It's definitely good the tradition hasn't died but yet again highly religious country. And yes I got a huge chunk of holy bread 👍🏼😂

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Tykelady in reply to

You can never have too many blessings. x

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I never count them I'm just grateful I get them every little helps 🙂

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leo60

All hose blessings, you may end up in heaven ! :) xx

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Doubt it I'm going to kick Satan out his chair and turn hell into a casino 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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leo60 in reply to

😂😂😂😂 not into gambling but make it a pub and I’m in!! 🍺🥃🍹🍸🍷🥂 xx

in reply toleo60

Hey not just gambling live shows Elvis will be booked and a few more . Lots of free JD and beer plenty of good food and loads of pole dancers 😂😂😂😂

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That's a beautiful photo Dave, being blessed is a good thing. Have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxxx

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I know 😔 I'm exhausted so trying to get a siesta today 👍🏼

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Damon1864Volunteer in reply to

You get some rest , take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxxx 🌻🌻

in reply toDamon1864

Actually had an hour sleep which was heaven until I was coughing which woke me up 😂😂

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Jane2005

That's a great photo 🙂

in reply toJane2005

This icon is valuable hence the armed guards ☺️

Here's another 😂
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Firefly25

That’s a great photo- really interesting and great that those traditions are kept up. Can’t bear to think how hot they must be in those uniforms though! Fingers crossed you’ll get some rain later- there’s not been a single drop here for weeks 😵‍💫 xx

in reply toFirefly25

It's a bit dull today and cool breeze on and off would be nice to have a good downpour

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Izb1

I love all these festivals it keeps local traditions alive. Glad you had a better day Dave and have a cooler breeze, hopefully you had overnight rain x

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If it rains I'm coming outside naked with my sponge and shower gel 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Izb1 in reply to

If I read it in the news Dave that a man has been arrested for showering naked in the street in Greece then i will know its you lol x

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Most definitely but only if it says man in straight jacket showering naked in the streets 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Thepainterswife

Great photo and I hope the blessing does you some good 😊

in reply toThepainterswife

So do I I could do with something to go my way for a change . Got appointment again on Monday with the pulmonologist for a fresh spirometry test.

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Thepainterswife in reply to

Then I hope Monday brings you some better news than you’ve had recently 🤞 but whatever the results ( and obviously we ll want to know ) you just keep doing the photography, baking and showering in the street when the weather allows 😂 oh and don’t forget the meds - plenty JD’s 😉

in reply toThepainterswife

I'll do all the above mentioned 😂😂😂😂 we just had ten minutes of brain so I went round the back of my home in my boxers and got soaked 🤣 shame even the damn rain is warm water 😢😢😢 we can't win 😂😂

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Thepainterswife in reply to

Ten minutes is better than nothing and a warm showers better than no shower - see your life’s improving already ! 😂

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But I wanted ice cold JD shower that lasted a couple of hours 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Thepainterswife in reply to

Now that’s just greed 😂😂 great idea tho - if it ever rains chilled Chardonnay let me know 😃

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Damn you missed that last week in Thessaloniki 😂😂😂😂😂 it lasted twelve hours

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Thepainterswife in reply to

🤦🏻‍♀️😩Story of my life ! 😂

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Can't win them all 😂😂😂

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Patk1 in reply to

Hope u get results u hope for x

in reply toPatk1

I've learnt not to hold my breath on that one 😂😂😂

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katieoxo60

Hello Daveyboy1963, glad to hear you are still quite active the pictures are really good. Hope you got that rest you needed or you might miss another blessing. Sounds interesting what you propose for your afterlife made me smile anyway, we'll all be queing up for your bar . 😀🥃

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All will be welcomed and food and drink will be on the house 👍🏼😅😅

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katieoxo60 in reply to

Hokey Dokey.

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watergazer

Wonderful to see these processions x

in reply towatergazer

Lovely to watch but it's the athmosphere aswell

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Qr83k_-Jd

Aww daveyboy that is so so such excellent news. I am so pleased you got another blessing that is fantastic news. I wish it were me. I used to go to church with my friend and she is quite a strict catholic but I suppose I got lazy, terrible to admit but that's the reality. I used to love getting a blessing from the priest it really was such a positive experience. Per chaps I should go back with her. She wanted me to convert as she did but for some reason I didn't wish too. But one never knows what the future may hold. Anyway I am so glad you received a blessing.xx

in reply toQr83k_-Jd

Thank you 👍🏼 religion is down to the indervidual person and their beliefs don't every feel pressured by anyone into joining anything and I'm sure anyone here will agree 👍🏼

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Qr83k_-Jd in reply to

I am in total agreement with you and I do not like being pressurised into anything which I am not wholly sure about. I am quite happy as I am. How about you, you really boost people's imagination with the heartfelt pictures and the little things you text in this group. How are you feeling in yourself after coming out of hospital? Do you ever feel lonely because you do live alone and I know you love sitting outside looking at the sunset and the view. What sort of other things do you li,e to do? Well we had RAIN today believe it or not but some of the drains couldn't cope with so much rain. I'm not surprised they had 101mm in Suffolk and that is quite a lot to have at once but it hasn't done too much for the drought we are in. It is nice and cool today it is 21 degrees compared to yesterday which was 30 degrees. I will text again soon. Take great care of yourself please. God bless you. Xx

in reply toQr83k_-Jd

I love looking at the stars you can lose yourself looking at them . I'm happy being out of hospital 👍🏼 yes it gets lonely but you just accept it and move on with the day . I have you guys on here so not totally alone xxx

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Qr83k_-Jd in reply to

Oh I lost me message it just disappeared. Well I will write again tomorrow. I am tired now. Hope you have a good night and sleep well, when you go to bed. X

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