Vagabonding: The act of leaving behind the orderly world to travel independently for an extended period of time and a deliberate way of living that makes freedom to travel possible.
As Jo mentioned exactly a year ago ‘birthdays come and go, and we don’t usually do much apart from just enjoy wherever we are‘. Even with the unbelievably tragic crisis currently affecting the whole world that expression still applies. We have never gone over the top with birthday celebrations but this year is obviously a lot more restrictive than previous ones.
However, that doesn’t mean that I can’t wish my JWalking partner the most wonderful birthday ever and try to let her know just how special she is to me and everyone else. You wouldn’t want me to get all romantic and mushy now would you so I’ll save that for later. What I would like to say though is that Jo is the most caring, most considerate, and kindest person that I have ever met and my life would be only a fraction of what it is if she wasn’t by my side.
So even though I couldn’t get a birthday card or any expensive gifts or take her out for a slap-up meal or just ply her with gin, it doesn’t mean I won’t try to spoil her in my own hopeless way. She’s worth it.
“Sometime around her first ever birthday, one or two years ago”
During our past five years of JWalking we have been lucky enough to have been able to celebrate Jo’s birthday in some amazing places.
We can add another one in Devon to that list now, doesn’t seem too shabby does it? May of course put me under a little pressure for next year (if this lockdown is over of course). I’ll start having a think about that now ……..
“Not too old to show off”
So happy birthday Joanna. Have a wonderful day. I just hope you know how special you are x
“Scrubbing up well but to be honest it doesn’t matter what she’s wearing”
Thank you Jo. The lockdown birthday has been more emotional than I thought it would be but just feel so loved and overwhelmed by the comments and greetings when there are so many other issues going on in peoples lives.
Thank you….did a JWalk to get a view of the coast. The weather was perfect. Some social distance greetings, cake deliveries, a handmade keyring and postal delivery of flowers, all of which has blown me anyway but this surprise post brought me to tears.
There are a lot of birthdays that have been very different to usual but think of all those belated celebrations! Happy birthday to you too and to our lovely Queen!!
So sweet and very romantic! Happy Birthday Jo. I hope your iso day was special. We’ve had five family birthdays so far with no gatherings to celebrate, including a 60th and a 21st, and a new baby born in the extended family too.
Wow that is going to be one hell of a party when you can all get together!! My Jonno is such a romantic soul and everyday is a birthday travelling with him.
Well I think this birthday will be just as memorable for different reasons! I have been to Oceanside in California, I really like the west coast and would gladly do it all again. About forty years ago went to Lundy and can not remember much about it. I wonder where you will be next year? Happy birthday !
A tad belated but happy birthday Mrs JWalking. No pressure on the old fella but i’m looking forward to see where he takes you for next year! Hope you had a decent lockdown birthday.
Ah, this is such a wonderful and sweet post–it warmed my heart to read it. Happy birthday, Jo, and thank you to the both of you for your essays and always-positive perspectives. I’ve so enjoyed reading your blog these months since I encountered it!
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Happy birthday, Jo! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo. The lockdown birthday has been more emotional than I thought it would be but just feel so loved and overwhelmed by the comments and greetings when there are so many other issues going on in peoples lives.
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Happy Birthday to Joanna. Hopefully it’s a sunny day like it is here so you can enjoy a walk together.
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Thank you….did a JWalk to get a view of the coast. The weather was perfect. Some social distance greetings, cake deliveries, a handmade keyring and postal delivery of flowers, all of which has blown me anyway but this surprise post brought me to tears.
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Happy Birthday Jo.What a lucky lady you are to be so loved.x
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I am so blessed to be with Jonno and have a lovely family around me. One lucky lady.
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Happy birthday to Jo
I’m also an April baby ..so it was a lockdown birthday for me also
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There are a lot of birthdays that have been very different to usual but think of all those belated celebrations! Happy birthday to you too and to our lovely Queen!!
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What a lovely post. Happy birthday Jo. Enjoy 🌸😍
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I agree with all of Jon’s comments. You are a wonderful lady, Happy Birthday Jo xx
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Getting very emotional here. Watering down the Pink which is just not acceptable! Better top up!! x
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Nice post. Happy Birthday, Joanna!
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Very touching post. Jonno has set the bar very high for his birthday. Help!!
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Happy Birthday, Jo! 🎂
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Thank you Dee. Every day is a birthday on our travels.
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Happy Birthday, Jo!!!
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Thank you….didn’t know Jon was putting this out there for all to see. Sneaky Jonno!
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A Happy birthday to Jo!
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Thank you for the greeting.
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Happy Birthday Jo! Such a lovely post and I hope you both had an equally lovely day x
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It is a lovely post isn’t it? I don’t feel worthy of this!!
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Happy Birthday Jo!
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Thank you so much.
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Happy birthday, Jo! We had a lockdown birthday here last week (John’s) and it was different, but still enjoyable.
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Thanks Anabel. Weirdly meaning in one place meant I had more greetings and little treats since JWalking began! Probably the reverse to most people.
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So sweet and very romantic! Happy Birthday Jo. I hope your iso day was special. We’ve had five family birthdays so far with no gatherings to celebrate, including a 60th and a 21st, and a new baby born in the extended family too.
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Wow that is going to be one hell of a party when you can all get together!! My Jonno is such a romantic soul and everyday is a birthday travelling with him.
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Happy birthday Jo. I’m sure you had a lovely day in Devon. And a beautiful tribute from Jonno to his much loved lady.
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A lovely post Jonno! Happy birthday to Jo 🙂
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Well I think this birthday will be just as memorable for different reasons! I have been to Oceanside in California, I really like the west coast and would gladly do it all again. About forty years ago went to Lundy and can not remember much about it. I wonder where you will be next year? Happy birthday !
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A tad belated but happy birthday Mrs JWalking. No pressure on the old fella but i’m looking forward to see where he takes you for next year! Hope you had a decent lockdown birthday.
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Ah, this is such a wonderful and sweet post–it warmed my heart to read it. Happy birthday, Jo, and thank you to the both of you for your essays and always-positive perspectives. I’ve so enjoyed reading your blog these months since I encountered it!
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Happy happy birthday Jo!!
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