tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post3024345370585676685..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: My Muse Hath Forsaken MeSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-24684023931510196642018-08-15T12:19:20.281-04:002018-08-15T12:19:20.281-04:00So THAT'S what it's for!So THAT'S what it's for!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-63161070934933934012018-08-14T09:13:37.962-04:002018-08-14T09:13:37.962-04:00I've been neck deep in canning and preserving ...I've been neck deep in canning and preserving from the garden so I haven't had time to think about next year yet. That is what winter is for!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-86170288719671305312018-08-13T21:47:49.950-04:002018-08-13T21:47:49.950-04:00I haven't been that motivated, either. Life...I haven't been that motivated, either. Life's just like that sometimes.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-57662826933337432082018-08-13T11:41:25.100-04:002018-08-13T11:41:25.100-04:00It is like herding kittens with fire two steps for...It is like herding kittens with fire two steps forward 10 back. Although I thought about putting it on the auction block just to see if anyone bites. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-90879375589279842622018-08-13T09:39:42.781-04:002018-08-13T09:39:42.781-04:00So diplomatic! There is a lot of sameness at the ...So diplomatic! There is a lot of sameness at the fair - you know the sort of thing, that which is made to sell. Ann is what I would call a true artist and she has such a knack with wildlife and just plain things. While I am glad you have no weeds, I am so hoping you have no fire. Has there been any let-up? Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-66079824684480455752018-08-13T09:36:45.994-04:002018-08-13T09:36:45.994-04:00I think we all get more relaxed and comfortable wi...I think we all get more relaxed and comfortable with both ourselves and our sisters - that sounds like so much fun!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-41550029791359782832018-08-12T18:41:45.940-04:002018-08-12T18:41:45.940-04:00I am treading lightly. I had a really nice comment...I am treading lightly. I had a really nice comment for you last night and I swear all I did was hit the the shift key and it went up in smoke. I don't know why.I was tired , cranky from a bad reaction to a Meat Bee aka German Wasp so I bagged it. Let me try again umpp!<br /><br />Slimmie and the puppers look adorable but slightly wilted around the edges. I am sorry about the weeds. You can have my garden I have no weeds but then I also have no garden again this year. Due to a collaboration between the ground squirrels, jacks and gophers. But I can assure you no weeds.<br /><br />I would trade you for rain but I wouldn't wish these fires on my worst enemy. But would love some rain. Only if you can spare it.<br /><br />Bee mug is A adorable. Tomatoes are yummy and make me long for gazpacho. I went to a farmer's market in Redding and after clearing the smoke walked away with lots 'o squash, tomatoes a few peaches yummers. <br /><br /> Ann Eldridge's etchings love at first sight. I explored her website found several pieces I would love to have. I also explored the website for the craft fair and found several other artist that are amazing. Our craft fairs in the far left seem to be associated with some other activity such as Christmas coming shopping, Civil War reenactments and so forth. Which means one tends to find a significant amount of less than stellar pieces. Often a good amount of um, how do I say this politely without offending anyone. Think 1960 to 1980 offerings that would be left in the estate sales from our Grandparents. Whew that went moderately well.<br /><br />At any rate glad you surfaced and are alive if not well. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-53254825366898016602018-08-10T17:20:48.554-04:002018-08-10T17:20:48.554-04:00That craftsman fair sounds amazing. I love sister ...That craftsman fair sounds amazing. I love sister trips. I have three and we go away for two nights every year. The older we get (all in our 50's now) it seems the more fun we have. Maybe we're just lowering our standardsDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-56892226789343081012018-08-10T12:40:28.353-04:002018-08-10T12:40:28.353-04:00Amen to that. I have yet to see a contractor who ...Amen to that. I have yet to see a contractor who gives a damn about flowering shrubs. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-15150609480512608472018-08-10T12:39:28.784-04:002018-08-10T12:39:28.784-04:00Hardeharhar! I believe they are in league with th...Hardeharhar! I believe they are in league with the non-beneficial insects and are planning a coup.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-48983065092357024882018-08-10T12:38:32.859-04:002018-08-10T12:38:32.859-04:00Ain't that the truth. I think I will focus on...Ain't that the truth. I think I will focus on heavy mulch for next year. At least the carpet of weeds is easier to pull, thanks to the dampness. A neighbor's girlfriend trounced by recently and cheekily pointed out all the edible weeds in my garden. I told her I'd get her a bag and she could help herself...so, so cranky.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-87920804908562184372018-08-10T08:55:11.938-04:002018-08-10T08:55:11.938-04:00the predicted high for today is 92˚ with an equal ...the predicted high for today is 92˚ with an equal amount of humidity (but with clouds and possible rain) and my contractor's guys are coming today to start trimming plants away from the house to prepare for painting which means I'm going to be out there all day digging up stuff and directing the trimming. not going to let them mangle my flowering shrubs and ferns.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-65624141692129819182018-08-09T20:27:46.714-04:002018-08-09T20:27:46.714-04:00I once saw a garden program that claimed weeds won...I once saw a garden program that claimed weeds won't prosper in well fertilized soil...hahahahahahaha...gasp...sorry.<br /><br />Love the treasures you found.tpalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646231041413714929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-78180096482648468232018-08-09T17:03:57.948-04:002018-08-09T17:03:57.948-04:00Aw, don't worry about trying to summon up the ...Aw, don't worry about trying to summon up the old blogging mojo. It will come back when it's time.<br /><br />I, like Michelle, laughed out loud when you wrote about putting the three shots of espresso in your "engines!"<br /><br />Those stained glass pieces are lovely.<br /><br />I do believe this summer of heat and humidity (nearly all over the country) has been the cause of weeds busting out like never before. Even the crops in my garden look like they're over and done with . . . all ragged and blowsy even though they're still producing. It's early this year for the garden to look this way. But nuttin' we can do about any of it, my friend!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-86072800136491779122018-08-09T16:47:22.562-04:002018-08-09T16:47:22.562-04:00Yes, Theresa, I've given up, too. It seems th...Yes, Theresa, I've given up, too. It seems that they do thrive by being yanked out - maybe it stimulates the millions of roots left behind...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-81701767262692707862018-08-09T16:46:28.687-04:002018-08-09T16:46:28.687-04:00Oh, Toni. How I wish I could send you this rain. ...Oh, Toni. How I wish I could send you this rain. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-41188815749753861652018-08-09T16:46:03.845-04:002018-08-09T16:46:03.845-04:00I bet Mandy would be less than thrilled to have to...I bet Mandy would be less than thrilled to have to share her sausage kingdom (queendom) with The Pat! I would so gladly trade this wet stuff - I'll take the hot dry heat, but hold the smoke! Bee mug was made by a local artist, about an hour north of me. It's unique!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-479237507279412322018-08-09T16:44:22.392-04:002018-08-09T16:44:22.392-04:00I LOVE turkey poults! We have a 'herd' of...I LOVE turkey poults! We have a 'herd' of them that come through, ushered by four harried aunties. There seem to be two ages and they are all over the place.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-32181149093955583322018-08-09T16:00:23.124-04:002018-08-09T16:00:23.124-04:00This has truly been the year of the weeds. (And th...This has truly been the year of the weeds. (And they won!) I too am planning for next year. I give up. The more I pull I swear by the next morning there were three in its place. I am sooo done.Theresa Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226952474166295533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-82637419098666871092018-08-09T15:53:48.214-04:002018-08-09T15:53:48.214-04:00Fires surrounding us! I'll trade you a little ...Fires surrounding us! I'll trade you a little Muse for a little rain!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-40073200651788343002018-08-09T15:41:46.962-04:002018-08-09T15:41:46.962-04:00Oh LOVE the etchings and the stained glass finds. ...Oh LOVE the etchings and the stained glass finds. That sun is truly awesome. If I ever come to visit you better hide it, and The Pat too. I'll trade you some rain and humidity for hot dry heat and smoke? Tell me more of the bee mug please!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-64682879346751579842018-08-09T15:26:24.711-04:002018-08-09T15:26:24.711-04:00I'll agree with you on the weather. It's l...I'll agree with you on the weather. It's lousy!!! Do love the shots of your animals. They seem all summered out. The turkey picture is wonderful. I have them in my yard before and after they have their babies. The bring them by after they have them. they are adorable ! Stay cool!!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457724188421592415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-44682173255681728062018-08-09T14:55:09.765-04:002018-08-09T14:55:09.765-04:00I think I might paint that on a board and mount it...I think I might paint that on a board and mount it in my garden. Right next to my rain gauge.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-56850276862838959972018-08-09T14:48:41.322-04:002018-08-09T14:48:41.322-04:00I love a good craft sale too! Sounds like you'...I love a good craft sale too! Sounds like you're living in the Garden of Weedin' this year, as the old joke goes.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-9347945142933861772018-08-09T13:17:17.461-04:002018-08-09T13:17:17.461-04:00What a great house - and a great idea, making hist...What a great house - and a great idea, making historic places vacation-able. I will have to at least go see it. The setting looks wonderful, too. It must have been so much fun staying there.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.com