tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post210051840065962024..comments2024-03-29T05:40:26.329-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Postcards from the Lake: Life at the LakeJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-44665018958486963662017-07-12T07:58:18.209-04:002017-07-12T07:58:18.209-04:00Round ice cubes now that's posh - now, of cour...Round ice cubes now that's posh - now, of course, we all want to know why?! I feel like I should send you some Thai brooms, sure they'd do something for the pine needle problem, they use them on absolutely everything around here. Your summer is looking good so far and I'm impressed with all you've achieved! Here's to more reading and painting!<br />Happy Days<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-86821441134049244772017-07-11T08:25:41.084-04:002017-07-11T08:25:41.084-04:00Your time at the lake sounds wonderful! The picnic...Your time at the lake sounds wonderful! The picnic location might not have been what you envisioned but it sounded beautiful and peaceful! I wish cherries grew around here! They do come down in price quite a bit at this time of year so I have been eating gobs but they are definitely not locally grown!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-53077894172003458912017-07-10T23:42:05.080-04:002017-07-10T23:42:05.080-04:00Sounds wonderful to be there and relax. Sounds li...Sounds wonderful to be there and relax. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time at the Lake.<br /><br />Have a great relaxing week.<br /><br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-2290883892409449702017-07-10T08:43:07.725-04:002017-07-10T08:43:07.725-04:00I forgot to mention how much I had liked your fenc...I forgot to mention how much I had liked your fence paintings! Now these..<br /><br />:):)<br /><br />Rita has such a way of making us want to line and paint!<br />I have yet to discover"my style"..I fear I don't have one.<br />I admire people like Rick who do one thing at least to it's best..I hate biking up a hill to be truthful.I ride my bike to the mail and my daughter's..both a one minute ride.<br /><br />We were are the Cape..about 18 yrs ago..brought our bikes..I was in Craigville..going up a hill..and I rose..the stupid seat stayed between my legs..that was the start of the decline;)<br />You have SOOOO many friends! Good for you:):)<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-85765107959272326442017-07-09T14:56:42.391-04:002017-07-09T14:56:42.391-04:00Good Afternoon Jeanie!
Great catching up with you ...Good Afternoon Jeanie!<br />Great catching up with you today, feels as though we sat down over a glass of iced tea and chatted. You have been busy in such fabulous, inspiring and energetic ways. Love your cards and your intimate gatherings with friends!<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-58080511263730711692017-07-09T13:44:47.161-04:002017-07-09T13:44:47.161-04:00It's always a delight to know the cherries are...It's always a delight to know the cherries are in. They're still expensive here, too, but I'm hoping for a price reduction -- soon! I'd wondered what happened to our fireworks, but then I found out they had them on Monday rather than Tuesday. I can't think of any rational reason for that, but I suppose there was one!<br /><br />Keep enjoying!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-57893075350939399492017-07-09T13:19:59.048-04:002017-07-09T13:19:59.048-04:00Sounds like you're having a blast!
The firewor...Sounds like you're having a blast!<br />The fireworks were amazing.<br />Keep having fun:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-51611745444152192922017-07-09T11:05:25.883-04:002017-07-09T11:05:25.883-04:00Sounds like you're having a great time, even i...Sounds like you're having a great time, even if things didn't go quite to plan.<br /><br />Mmm... Cherries!Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82735537718864854862017-07-09T09:09:57.387-04:002017-07-09T09:09:57.387-04:00Sounds to me like you'll need a vacation from ...Sounds to me like you'll need a vacation from vacation! You're very busy, but it all looks like fun, especially when the friends are laid back and easy to have over.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-89288535208549301442017-07-09T08:21:11.101-04:002017-07-09T08:21:11.101-04:00Beautiful post. Sounds like you're enjoying yo...Beautiful post. Sounds like you're enjoying yourself really well. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-20642612790604832052017-07-09T07:08:51.580-04:002017-07-09T07:08:51.580-04:00Oh Jeanie, lakeside relaxation is the way to go. E...Oh Jeanie, lakeside relaxation is the way to go. Even the local lake here that I frequent to just take photos or walk around supply the greatest pleasure. You've got everything going here from spontaneous backroad trips to the fruits of the season ( I LOVE CHERRIES) - gosh, don't you just want this summer to keep going????Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-87618064024428687362017-07-09T04:41:08.632-04:002017-07-09T04:41:08.632-04:00Seems like a busy, wonderful time. I just love you...Seems like a busy, wonderful time. I just love your house. Imaging being so close to the lake. Great firework, even if it was early. It is just so nice to be able to spend rekaxing times with friends. In such an environment it cannot go wrong. Enjoy your summer.Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-62723834311334824872017-07-09T01:34:29.843-04:002017-07-09T01:34:29.843-04:00PS---that book looks good! I just finished "B...PS---that book looks good! I just finished "Beach House for Rent" by Mary alice Monroe, and it was great!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12344680543716873122017-07-09T01:33:05.301-04:002017-07-09T01:33:05.301-04:00sounds like lake living is agreeing with you wonde...sounds like lake living is agreeing with you wonderfully! So glad you are getting this nice quiet and peaceful time , and in such pretty surroundings! I love your art work--I'm not gifted that way at all, so it's fun and interesting to look at other's work and creations! Glad you had the time with friends too!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43514918882639123572017-07-08T22:34:28.155-04:002017-07-08T22:34:28.155-04:00What a wonderful place your cottage is! I love tha...What a wonderful place your cottage is! I love that your friends drop in. Those fireworks look amazing! I am writing cherries on my grocery list right now. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34545267563113143412017-07-08T21:40:47.981-04:002017-07-08T21:40:47.981-04:00Sounds and looks like a wonderful time so far. I ...Sounds and looks like a wonderful time so far. I think with the 4th on a Tuesday everything was thrown off. I think that looks like screen porch and what a great view of the lake. What a special place that is, especially with so many friends around. Happy summer! hugs-erikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-103732385136193802017-07-08T21:29:29.318-04:002017-07-08T21:29:29.318-04:00Jeanie, what a delightful post. The fireworks loo...Jeanie, what a delightful post. The fireworks looks amazing and all of your friends dropping by sounds perfect! I hope you enjoy your time and I look forward to reading all about it!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38161125226081489412017-07-08T19:16:27.468-04:002017-07-08T19:16:27.468-04:00What a wonderful post, It felt as though we were w...What a wonderful post, It felt as though we were with you all the way, watching the fireworks, going to the woods, having fun with friends...lovely. Loved the painting of the champers!Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-31924784429264337732017-07-08T18:01:09.434-04:002017-07-08T18:01:09.434-04:00Looks like a day full of great times. Good for you...Looks like a day full of great times. Good for you. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-56473430212153818652017-07-08T13:08:49.883-04:002017-07-08T13:08:49.883-04:00Everything sounds like summer . . .
Weeding, Rakin...Everything sounds like summer . . .<br />Weeding, Raking, Relaxing, Biking, Friends<br />More friends, Picnics, perfectly wonderful . . .<br />Love your water/lake/scene sketch and your water color . . .<br />I need to do more of that.<br />I love that sketchbook Wandering site . . .<br />Enjoy every minute Jeanie!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-1890716132109972752017-07-08T11:00:37.933-04:002017-07-08T11:00:37.933-04:00We had 5 nights Friday through Tuesday) of neighbo...We had 5 nights Friday through Tuesday) of neighborhood fireworks and the dog and cats did not like it one bit - and the small human wasn't very happy about it. the cabin looks wonderful, the lake looks delightful, and the company looks good. I really like your painting. When I go down to Florida for August and September, I'm going to work on doing daily drawing and painting.Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-12549354362506012222017-07-08T10:47:50.626-04:002017-07-08T10:47:50.626-04:00What a wonderful place to spend 4th of July and su...What a wonderful place to spend 4th of July and summer days. Lots of friends to visit with, painting and good food. What more could you ask for! Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-39429709111255665222017-07-08T10:46:39.196-04:002017-07-08T10:46:39.196-04:00Oh my! I will start at the bottom with cherries, t...Oh my! I will start at the bottom with cherries, total yum! And then the mention of taco salad is making me crave one. The book about the Queen I think I would rather skip, but the other sounds like a good one. But above all else friends at the cabin, sharing meals, and watching fireworks, with a bit of artwork tossed in are all wonderful. Last year I wanted to run and join you, now I want to do that again. Loved your quick draw of the lake too.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-33222660436389925492017-07-08T10:23:32.900-04:002017-07-08T10:23:32.900-04:00Sounds like you're having a great summer time....Sounds like you're having a great summer time. Love the photos of the fireworks. Those cherries look great too, they're plentiful here, too, but still very expensive, so I'm waiting and hoping for a price-drop! Have a fun time, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-28466957207304345052017-07-08T10:21:00.525-04:002017-07-08T10:21:00.525-04:00When I was a kid I used to fantasize about being a...When I was a kid I used to fantasize about being an artist. I saw myself in a smock, beret, and holding a palette on a hillside, with an easel and canvas in front of me. Ha! What an imagination. I love it when you share your art. <br /><br />I love how you grab life by the tail and live it with friends and family and with grace. Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com