About the Numpty..

A blog about my passion for photography. It is a passion that progresses year in and year out and a hobby that you never stop learning.

I am a Manchester girl born and bred and now I live near the sea in a quiet town called Cleveleys not far from Blackpool England with my family.

63 thoughts on “About the Numpty..”

Lee A Jackson on October 6, 2012 at 10:04 pm said:

Hi. Love your blog and have nominated you for a Daisy Award at my blog!

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- merleytwister on October 7, 2012 at 7:05 am said:
  
  Thanks Lee, how do you do that? I’m still learning about blogging x
  
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  - Lee A Jackson on October 7, 2012 at 6:13 pm said:
    
    Enjoying your blog so you deserve it! Just check out my post for the award and roll with instructions to pass it on! 🙂 Ask away if you need anything!
beadstork on November 19, 2012 at 5:26 pm said:

Hullo Wine Drinking Mummy! I love your writing and photos and have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. If you wish to accept here is a link to my site with instructions for accepting the award!
http://beadstork.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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tchistorygal on December 21, 2012 at 6:41 pm said:

Dear Numpty, Thanks for visiting my blog. Looks like you’re an excellent novice – both with that wily, new camera with all its bells and whistles, and with the laptop, too. I still don’t understand mine. I’m still using the green button that says – automatic. The other pictures I can turn it to, I just forget about. Enjoy having fun. I’m right there with you – only without the swears! LOL Marsha 🙂

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- merleytwister on December 21, 2012 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you Tchstorygal, still on the simple compact camera at the moment, I might have the all singing and dancing on in at least ooo 2015 if I am lucky lol! Thank you for stopping by and for your comment. 🙂
  
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  - tchistorygal on December 21, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:
    
    Well it looks like it does a great job! Happy holidays Merley T! 🙂 Marsha
tchistorygal on December 28, 2012 at 12:50 pm said:

As I meet new bloggers, I am always impressed by the creative blogs I see around me, and for that reason I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Enjoy it as a compliment. http://wp.me/p2jC53-136 Marsha 🙂

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- merleytwister on December 28, 2012 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much x
  
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Michael Lai on January 8, 2013 at 9:56 am said:

Thank you for liking my post on retireediary. I have perused some of your posts and find that I like them. However, when I clicked on the “like” button, there was no response. Hence, I am leaving you this message. Best wishes, Michael

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- merleytwister on January 8, 2013 at 10:01 am said:
  
  Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I enjoy reading your blog too.
  Thanks Jo
  
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csroth3 on January 13, 2013 at 3:18 pm said:

Nice shots on your home page. Thanks for visiting my blog, I’ve added you to my reading list.

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- Jo on January 13, 2013 at 4:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you, added back. 🙂
  
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burnettfreelanceimagery on January 14, 2013 at 8:37 pm said:

Beautiful images, especially like the ones for 9/365. I always love good ‘fog’ images. They allow the imagination to wander. Thank you also for visiting and liking my recent post ‘Word a Week Challenge entry – Clouds’ – your support is appreciated!

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- Jo on January 14, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your comment. I love getting the chance to read through new blogs from the challenges, gives me an opportunity to see things I would never have come across otherwise. Following back. 🙂
  
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  - burnettfreelanceimagery on January 22, 2013 at 12:23 am said:
    
    Thanks for the return visit, and for liking my recent post ‘Emerging Light’ – your continued support is greatly appreciated!
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djmatticus on January 16, 2013 at 7:45 pm said:

It’s that time again, roll out the red carpet, you’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://thematticuskingdom.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/drum-roll-please/

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Jo on January 22, 2013 at 8:34 pm said:

Thank you all for the recent nominations, I promise that I will do a post very soon!

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- Jo on January 29, 2013 at 2:06 pm said:
  
  Aw thank you! This week I will sit down and do one big post acknowledging all of these. I have been so tied up with house maintenance I just haven’t had the time. Much appreciated Martin thank you x
  
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Cyn on March 2, 2013 at 1:19 pm said:

Thanks for liking the pictures on my blog. Have only recently mustered up a little courage to start participating in these weekly challenges. It’s been fun so far and to think of all the blogs I have been able to visit and enjoy! Loved stumbling upon your “House” post — and I enjoy your voice. Looking forward to future posts!

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- Jo on March 2, 2013 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you 🙂 Keep posting Cyn, looking forward to seeing more from you.
  
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Author_4_U on March 23, 2013 at 12:36 pm said:

I am truly in awe to find someone that as myself is in love with the written word and photography.
I have been writing and taking my own pics to use for my stories, for over a year.
It is so refreshing to find someone such as yourself that puts a piece of their being into their work…

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- Jo on March 23, 2013 at 1:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your lovely comments. I look forward to reading your blog very soon.
  
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ehb259 on April 18, 2013 at 1:29 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying yours!

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burnettfreelanceimagery on April 18, 2013 at 10:41 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by and liking my recent posting “Finally.. Spring appears to have arrived”. Your encouragement is appreciated. 🙂 I look forward to exploring your blog 🙂

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burnettfreelanceimagery on April 23, 2013 at 5:27 pm said:

Thanks for being one of “100” – and for liking my post regarding the same 🙂

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- Jo on April 23, 2013 at 6:18 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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Donald Lockwood on April 26, 2013 at 9:41 am said:

Great photography and poetry! Thank you for following my blog. I hope the my posts can help you reach more fans!

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Jo on April 26, 2013 at 11:07 am said:

Thank you for your kind words Donald, great blog you have too.

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Uday Narayanan on May 25, 2013 at 7:04 am said:

Great picture you have here, Jo. Love them!

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The Adventures of Canon 1100D on June 4, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

I have nominated you for the The “One Lovely Blog” Award.
You can find the information on the below link if you choose to accept the award.
http://theadventuresofcanon1100d.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/one-lovely-blog-award/

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clumsyfool on June 4, 2013 at 5:03 pm said:

I Love your blog! That’s why I think you deserve some awards! Just pick whichever you want (up to 7 awards) and check my blog (http://clumsyfool.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/sooo-many-awards/ ) for further details.
Good luck! 🙂

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photobyjohnbo on June 10, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:

Thank you for liking my latest blog post. I really enjoy exploring the blogs that are suggested in the WordPress emails. Like you, I am a recent blogger and still learning.

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linneatrapp on June 11, 2013 at 12:04 pm said:

I have nominated you for an award i hope you accept it =) check out my photoblog and go the awards and nomination section to check it out.

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Dina on June 15, 2013 at 7:18 pm said:

Great blog! I look forward to see a lot more of your work in the future: I’m your new follower. 🙂
Greetings from the Far North
Dina

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- Jo on June 15, 2013 at 7:20 pm said:
  
  Hi Dina 🙂 thank you and following back, look forward to checking out your blog too. Thank you for the follow.
  
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Capt Jill on December 2, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:

I really like your photos!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking some of mine.

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Sreejith Nair on January 9, 2014 at 9:37 am said:

Thanks a lot for visiting my blog 🙂

That helped me explore your wonderful site here.

Enjoyed your images, and waiting for more.

Have a nice day.

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MaldivesDreamer on February 8, 2014 at 7:19 pm said:

What a beautiful blog you have!! 🙂

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- Jo on February 8, 2014 at 7:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you, that is a lovely thing to say 🙂
  
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pennypatteson on March 8, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my ‘Abandoned’ post. have taken a look at your words and photos and really like what I see. Will certainly visit again!

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- Jo on June 16, 2014 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. x
  
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Charlie Castor on April 1, 2014 at 5:29 pm said:

Hello there, I just discovered your blog today and I think your pictures are beautiful. I especially liked your one “Where you go..I will follow”. I don’t know if it’s your dog in the picture, but he or she is incredibly sweet. I look forward to browsing your other pictures 🙂

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- Jo on June 16, 2014 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, it isn’t my dog I just spotted him looking at his master a lot while they were walking on the beach. I had to capture it x
  
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emeraldwake on May 31, 2014 at 10:19 am said:

sweet Blog, all the best wishes for Ya,Em

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- Jo on June 16, 2014 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you and likewise. x
  
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Argus on June 22, 2014 at 11:43 pm said:

A trim black blob with a woolly head and one glass eye … I hope that’s not a candid ‘selfie’.

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Ali on June 28, 2014 at 10:45 pm said:

What happened to the laptop?

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- Jo on June 28, 2014 at 10:50 pm said:
  
  Got a pc, it didn’t have the same ring x
  
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Allison Andersen on September 21, 2014 at 4:21 pm said:

Hi there. I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I love your photography! If you’re not interested in the award, I get it, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your talent. For more info on the award: http://allisonswanderland.com/2014/09/21/id-like-to-thank/

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- Jo on September 21, 2014 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you that is really kind. 🙂
  
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Sia-Discover Life on February 1, 2015 at 5:09 am said:

Glad to meet another passionate photographer. 🙂

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