tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post1116081412243752874..comments2024-03-29T08:58:22.517-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Making the Best of a Sad SituationJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-21265409993105114702016-10-12T19:16:11.260-04:002016-10-12T19:16:11.260-04:00Hi Jeanie and Rick,
It is so sad to see the lots n...Hi Jeanie and Rick,<br />It is so sad to see the lots next door to your cottage so decimated!<br />We lived in northern Ontario for 19 years and were lucky to have plenty of space, living on 160 acres with a river meandering through the middle. Neighbours' activities didn't affect us as much as what you've had to endure with a property changing hands in such close quarters. Living on a smaller space as we do now, it is something that I wonder about if our neighbours should ever sell. What would happen? If we ever leave our property for whatever reason, will new owners wantonly cut down the trees - buttonwood, eastern cedar, and spruce, along with lilacs, dogwood, and a huge highbush cranberry, all planted ourselves and watched as they grew? <br />People don't seem to realize the impact they have on their surroundings and more and more it seems to be about 'want' versus 'need' when it comes to ripping apart the landscape for ever larger abodes, even when the building doesn't suit the space.<br />I wish for you both that the memories of what was there sustain you when you carry on with your cottage visits in years to come.<br />All the best, <br />AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141007382439838603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-88239224717346323282016-10-11T13:40:18.552-04:002016-10-11T13:40:18.552-04:00Life is such a bittersweet dance,
isn't it? Ha...Life is such a bittersweet dance,<br />isn't it? Happy times, sad times,<br />most in-between, but all part of<br />the choreography. Love the last<br />quote, as it's so true! Oh, how I'd<br />adore a little cottage like yours!<br /><br />xo SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42850674898774494452016-10-08T09:27:02.715-04:002016-10-08T09:27:02.715-04:00Here I am, just getting caught up -- and I'm b...Here I am, just getting caught up -- and I'm both astonished and mortified by what happened to your neighbor's lot. The first thing that came to mind was, "What the *$&$&@ is wrong with some people?" Honestly -- I just don't understand it. On the other hand, I do. Seeing nature only as commodity, and being so detached from nature that it seems only an obstacle to our wishes is so common. I would love to have ten minutes with those people. That's all it would take for me to tell them what's on my mind!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41662798020522880262016-10-06T16:31:57.307-04:002016-10-06T16:31:57.307-04:00It hurts to see that sad, empty lot next to your l...It hurts to see that sad, empty lot next to your lake cottage. I would have cried, too - a lot. How can someone tear out all those trees? What kind of a mansion do they want to build there? <br />You are right about that family and friends make the soul to a place, and that is what you take with you and what is in your heart. And it will be there forever.<br />Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54488296417238570382016-10-04T05:53:24.125-04:002016-10-04T05:53:24.125-04:00Hi Jeanie,
I'm late coming to this post but so...Hi Jeanie,<br />I'm late coming to this post but so glad that I finally saw it. I hate what they've done to the trees, such desolation! The photo of Rick looking so sad during your final visit to the family's place made me sad too, thank goodness for rainbows is all I can say!<br />hugs<br />Maggie.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64197222515904785262016-10-03T12:41:05.237-04:002016-10-03T12:41:05.237-04:00Oh Jeanie...How sad to hear about those beautiful ...Oh Jeanie...How sad to hear about those beautiful trees. What a beautiful tribute that you wrote! Sounds like there were some smiles through the tears.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-86245533343952370262016-10-02T20:10:08.806-04:002016-10-02T20:10:08.806-04:00Hi Jeanie! I'm so sorry to hear about the tree...Hi Jeanie! I'm so sorry to hear about the trees. It is said when you think how long it takes them to grow. I know it would be hard to go back as it just wouldn't feel the same. Glad there were some happy moments. You're amazing, my friend.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-1216799225384270102016-10-02T06:06:07.219-04:002016-10-02T06:06:07.219-04:00That Native American quote...goodness, that is pur...That Native American quote...goodness, that is pure reason, faith, love, wisdom and yes, TRUTH.<br /><br />Jeanie, I am saddened too to see the destruction of this site, the killing of trees. There are really not enough statements to declare when one sees such things. You are right; it's not the structure itself, the things inside, but the story of a family and lot of friends who made memories here. You know, with all the impressive lake front homes we see here in Minneapolis and it's environs, I wonder how many people had to witness their memories being torn down to make way for fancy mansions.....but the greater power above and within us showed you a sign, the rainbow. WOW, that is testimony to the tears of grief and to the cleansing of sorrow. Be well, never stop creating those memories, no matter where you gather.Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61004219826031774822016-10-01T21:36:45.778-04:002016-10-01T21:36:45.778-04:00Oh, what an emotional story...you had quite a time...Oh, what an emotional story...you had quite a time of it. I'm glad the rainbow was there to say farewell.The Artful Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039109515963974739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23014252042061137932016-10-01T17:37:53.982-04:002016-10-01T17:37:53.982-04:00Jeanie, it sounds like you are going through many ...Jeanie, it sounds like you are going through many changes right now. I am as well, so I understand all the emotions. So sorry to hear about your friend in hospice. Look at those grand trees, wow! I love that picture of the old blue house with the lake in the distance, such a pretty one. The old photos of Rick's loved ones are treasures, indeed. And what a beautiful rainbow. I believe when we see a rainbow, it is a gift. Thank you for the gift of the rainbow on your blog today, Jeanie.<br /><br />Thinking of you during this unsettling time. Keep smiling if you would, it's a light to the world.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8860149151478155472016-10-01T14:43:28.040-04:002016-10-01T14:43:28.040-04:00I'm sorry, Jeanie. You had a lot to cope with....I'm sorry, Jeanie. You had a lot to cope with.<br />Hope next week is filled with joy.<br />HugsSandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-27609595564618030302016-10-01T14:16:58.372-04:002016-10-01T14:16:58.372-04:00My heart hurts right along with yours. I feel your...My heart hurts right along with yours. I feel your sadness and I share in the optimism and disappointment that you have so eloquently captured in your magically way of writing.<br />No matter how you look at it, it's wrong. <br />The wedding and rainbow are beacons of hope though.<br />Thinking of you,<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54695410880651109072016-10-01T10:04:52.199-04:002016-10-01T10:04:52.199-04:00My childhood friend was Jeanne . . .
It popped r...My childhood friend was Jeanne . . . <br />It popped right out and I didn't realize I had transposed her name . . .<br />Forgive me Jeanie . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-11232587049464020762016-10-01T10:01:22.193-04:002016-10-01T10:01:22.193-04:00Oh my . . . Oh my . . .
I have chills and tears . ...Oh my . . . Oh my . . .<br />I have chills and tears . . . <br />How could they possibly do that . . .<br />How . . .<br />What a few days of an emotional rollercoaster . . .<br />Be tender with yourself Jeanne and hold that rainbow in your heart . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-73221757454835809162016-10-01T08:35:25.299-04:002016-10-01T08:35:25.299-04:00You made me cry about the trees... It's so sad...You made me cry about the trees... It's so sad that they were just ripped up. All the things those trees have seen, and they have to come to such an end for no reason other than because someone new wants them out of the way. Poor trees!<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to find some things to enjoy about the weekend, but can understand why even you have struggled to be your usual cheerful self this week after the weekend you had.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-64375448314864048172016-10-01T07:32:37.620-04:002016-10-01T07:32:37.620-04:00That's a lot of hard changes for one week-end....That's a lot of hard changes for one week-end. Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80031947839606531822016-10-01T04:58:05.272-04:002016-10-01T04:58:05.272-04:00So sorry about your sad moments, dear friend. I wo...So sorry about your sad moments, dear friend. I would have cried about those trees too ♥Summerhttp://summerdaisycottage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-59034782445053754642016-09-30T20:15:03.951-04:002016-09-30T20:15:03.951-04:00OOO, so so sad, dear Jeanie...heartbreaking...when...OOO, so so sad, dear Jeanie...heartbreaking...when I go to the little town where I grew up and look at the church parking lot when my mama and daddy's house was for who knows how many years, I have to stop my car and cry.....bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41870639726867192282016-09-30T18:33:59.060-04:002016-09-30T18:33:59.060-04:00That would be so hard to see that stripped land. ...That would be so hard to see that stripped land. I hope your trees will be OK with the others taken down. And also to say goodbye to Rick's families home. They say life goes on, but sometimes it is indeed hard. What a beautiful rainbow of hope and a wedding too.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25278942731143617422016-09-30T18:33:17.382-04:002016-09-30T18:33:17.382-04:00Oh, Jeanie! What a roller coaster of an emotional ...Oh, Jeanie! What a roller coaster of an emotional weekend! I'm so sorry about the destruction of the land next to your cottage! It seems that in years past, people had reverence of the environment and lived simply amidst wonderful big trees and wild-growing edibles, like your lot next door. Why, oh why, do people build ego-driven McMansions in such special places today instead of enjoying the simplicity of a small place that blends well with the environment? Your little cottage is so perfect. It's a shame that the beautiful forested area beside it is gone. What a tragedy that is, with 100 year old trees pulled up by the roots. I'm so very sorry!<br />Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80966315850528241842016-09-30T18:18:43.593-04:002016-09-30T18:18:43.593-04:00Oh Jeanie. Oh friend.
I love the way you love the...Oh Jeanie. Oh friend.<br />I love the way you love the land<br />and share your grief in how it was dishonored.<br />Such a sorrowful season. <br />I can only hope that the new owners catch a fresh vision<br />for some redemptive kind of planting and generosity with that<br />same space. And that the wood is used to create beauty that lasts.<br />I'm so sorry for your loss. Big sigh with you.<br />Prayers for extra loveliness in your world.<br />-JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72893055838398267542016-09-30T18:16:44.002-04:002016-09-30T18:16:44.002-04:00Oh, Jeanie. You made me cry. I'm so sorry for ...Oh, Jeanie. You made me cry. I'm so sorry for all your loses. I do understand. I grew up on the water, and there was a historic pier for which my grandmother donated land back in the 1930s. When I was living with Dad, my family tried to fight City Hall when the city decided to tear down the pier. Of course, we lost. It was a sad day when they start demolition. I'll never forget it. Every once in a while, I get a twinge of concern about the pasture behind our house. Who knows if the owners will sell one day. We could wake to the beginning of construction, a sobering thought.<br /><br />When I wrote about your blog, I forgot to mention what a big heart it has, just like its author. I cannot believe they took down those gorgeous trees. Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-38778141297547115392016-09-30T16:30:04.440-04:002016-09-30T16:30:04.440-04:00I'm with you about how a lake cottage should b...I'm with you about how a lake cottage should be. We get all the Mcmansions around here too. Kind of sad though, one that they cut down all those gorgeous trees (I guess they don't like the woods) and two, that the old spirit of a lake is changing. I also am a look on the bright side person, and I know exactly what you are talking about. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-2363887044337005302016-09-30T16:03:08.516-04:002016-09-30T16:03:08.516-04:00Your post, written with such dignity and grace had...Your post, written with such dignity and grace had me up, then down, then hopeful, then completely let down. Even the rainbow at the end wasn't enough to cheer me from the loss of those wonderful trees. <br /><br />Your photos were clear about how the land must have felt after being not just raped, but murdered viciously, too. First cut to pieces, then torn out by the roots. If someone did that to a human, they would get life in prison, or death, depending on the state. These people will never feel any of that. I applaud you for finding the best of a bad situation in all this. Good for you.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40630127217482301272016-09-30T15:57:46.296-04:002016-09-30T15:57:46.296-04:00Your optimism is one of the many things to love ab...Your optimism is one of the many things to love about you! I'm glad you found some sweetness this weekend.Laura Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787427712082496454noreply@blogger.com