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#240 Print Media

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#3 A Movie Title

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#67 CostumeThis Christmas tree is disguised as a Caroler!

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#47 Childhood AnticsAssuming it wasn't an adult sticking The Grinch on the tree, but I could be wrong! Either way I'm crossing that theme off my list! *smile*

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#335 Transparent

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#11 Angels/Devils

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#60 CommunicationA Hot Line to Santa!

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#269 SculptureTacca: Good Luck

Okay, technically a statue so I'm still stretching!
info below found on their website at www.butchartgardens.com
The boar is a rare bronze copy of a casting of the marble statue displayed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. This bronze known affectionally as "Tacca," in honour of Pietro Tacca, the artist who created the statue in 1620. His snout is finely burnished by thousands of visitors who give it an affectionate rub for good luck.

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#363 Wintertook this winter scene out at the Gardens too...

but thought I needed to add some snow to it!

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#294 Bells & Whistles

does it count that I was whistling when I shot this? *grin*

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#144 HatsStill playing catch-up...
these were taken back in January at Butchart Gardens
during their Magic of Christmas event (Dec 1-Jan 6)

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#87 ExerciseSkating is a fun form of exercising...

especially if it's done outdoors!

This outdoor rink is found at Butchart Gardens...and no, those aren't my skates! lol (part of castle display)

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#291 Help Wantedto decorate the tree, or play with the toys?
Either works for me as I stretch again to fit a theme!

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#200 Nostalgia

Reminds me of my sister and I, way back when...

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#10 AgedThis antique pram has aged beautifully!

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#30 Box

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#171 Letters

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#142 HaphazardPaper Cornucopias are a Victorian-style Christmas tree decoration that visiting school children (and those of us adults that want to participate) can make while visiting the castle over the holidays...when completed they are hung on the tree haphazardly for everyone to enjoy!

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#331 Times Gone By

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#289 SmokeWhere the men would retire to smoke their cigars...

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#192 Musical Instrument

The thing to do before TV became so popular...

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#90 FadsOuija-the game fad that keeps on comin' back!

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#359 Wheels

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#232 PhotographSadly they don't make desks like they used to...

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#93 Fashion

As pretty as it is, sometimes fashion not making a comeback is a good thing!

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#14 ArtificialBreakfast Christmas morning...

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#322 The Staff of LifeWhile I had originally planned on using a photo of one of our hospitals to capture this theme, due to time ticking away on me, I am now going with this token bread shot. Fake bread even!

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#59 Coloured Glass

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#13 Architectural Details

~My favourite building in all of the city~

More info on this must-see Victoria attraction can be found by clicking HERE

Decorating the castle for Christmas takes about a month and I won't be visiting again until closer to Christmas...so, in order to share with you, I've decided to use some of the pics I have taken during my past visits...this allows me to share this special time of year at the castle with all of you AND allows me a chance to perhaps catch up a little bit!