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Well that was a year that was ...

... pretty horrendous.

I cannot believe that I'm sitting here typing this more than six months after my last post. My apologies for my silence since June.

By way of explanation, all I can say is that I have been ill. The stresses and strains of the last few years finally took their toll, and in a way I never expected, I was literally knocked for six within the space of a weekend. While things are slowly improving, the last six months have felt like an ordeal just existing, never mind blogging.

So I must admit that I will be glad to see the back of 2013, and hope that 2014 can see me start to move forward a bit more. Getting back to baking, and blogging, I hope will be part of that process.

I hope that you've had a great Christmas, and that the New Year brings all that you wish for.

I'll be back pretty soon with some baking.

Until then, take care,

Susie xx



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  1. Hello27 December, 2013 22:11

    I know you had a pretty rough year, but it will great to see your blog post in 2014 :-) x

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  2. Susie @ Fold in the Flour27 December, 2013 22:48

    Thanks Charlene - that's really nice. Hope you've had a good year, but a better 2014! :) x

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  3. Phil in the Kitchen27 December, 2013 23:22

    I'm really sorry to hear that 2013 has been so horrible for you. It's good to hear from you and I look forward to some fine baking soon. I hope that 2014 will be happy and healthy (and full of blogging) for you.

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  4. Susie @ Fold in the Flour27 December, 2013 23:25

    Awww Phil - thank you! I hope so, too. And I hope you've had a good year! All the best for 2014! :)

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  5. Cakeyboi27 December, 2013 23:45

    Here's to a fresh new year ahead. Sorry to hear of your troubles Susie. All the best for 2014.

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  6. Unknown28 December, 2013 12:47

    So sorry to hear that you've been ill as well as everything else that has happened. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2014 :)

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  7. Susie @ Fold in the Flour28 December, 2013 22:00

    Thanks Jen - returning your good wishes for the New Year. Let's hope it's a good one! :) x

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  8. Baking Addict28 December, 2013 22:15

    Sorry to hear you've had a terrible time. I've missed reading your posts! Best of luck for 2014 :)

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour28 December, 2013 23:26

      Thanks Ros - I have at least managed to keep on reading your blog, and have been in awe at your creations. Hope you have a lovely New Year. :)

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  9. The Caked Crusader02 January, 2014 06:40

    Happy Christmas, Happy new year and happy new you - you have come through this and can now do anything you want. Lovely to have you back.

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  10. Magnolia Verandah03 January, 2014 21:39

    So sorry to hear you have been unwell. I really missed your blog. Lets wish for a great 2014 Happy New Year

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    1. Susie @ Fold in the Flour07 January, 2014 13:16

      Thanks Denise - yes, I really do hope that 2014 brings some better times! :)

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