tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post4786629549048431198..comments2024-03-28T20:56:36.111-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Postcards from the Lake: A Birthday, Some Art and Summer LifeJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-39821118166395580642022-08-04T17:03:01.933-04:002022-08-04T17:03:01.933-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about Rick's aunt and...I'm so sorry to hear about Rick's aunt and can see why it would overshadow things. By now perhaps you have got down there to see her settled in. It is always sad when things change after humming along happily for so long. Hugs. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40949190549158839442022-08-01T17:12:54.467-04:002022-08-01T17:12:54.467-04:00Life does get harder when you get older. It's...Life does get harder when you get older. It's not that you have more body aches and it seems harder to do the things you need to do ... it has to do with what you are going through with your Aunt ... we start losing family and friends and it is also a scary reminder that our own time is limited. So sorry you have to go through this and it is okay to cry, though some see it as weakness. You have so much to be grateful for (except, of course, that your steaks were tough). Rick is impressive that he rides for two days ... not something I think I could do even though I have tried to keep in shape, but two days OMG, it makes me tired just thinking about it :) And your crown looks perfect. It really does look like your same smile again :) So enjoy the rest of your summer (have you noticed how quickly it is going by?) and be safe ... no more tumbles on the porch and find a new place to buy your steaks :) Stay well, Jeanie ...Andrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15206992274936550482022-08-01T04:55:25.665-04:002022-08-01T04:55:25.665-04:00Hi Jeanie, I'm sorry to hear about Rick's ...Hi Jeanie, I'm sorry to hear about Rick's dear aunt. The word "hospice" makes me sad. Sending love to all of you. ♥ Happy birthday to Rick! Beautiful photos and a lovely dinner!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-29710154760513909962022-07-30T16:45:41.586-04:002022-07-30T16:45:41.586-04:00I was sure I'd commented on this post?
Beauti...I was sure I'd commented on this post?<br /><br />Beautiful photographs of the lake views :)<br /><br />All the best Jan <br />(the low carb diabetic blog)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-39004056720598139822022-07-30T16:45:05.668-04:002022-07-30T16:45:05.668-04:00I was sure I'd commented on this post?
Beauti...I was sure I'd commented on this post?<br /><br />Beautiful photographs of the lake views :)<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-44126550055359936662022-07-28T15:56:23.015-04:002022-07-28T15:56:23.015-04:00There is nothing better to do than to take things,...There is nothing better to do than to take things, day by day, as you noted, Jeanie. This post contained some downers (about Rick's aunt) but many up moments too. Rick's safe return home from his biking excursion, the birthday celebration (too bad about the costly steaks), Lizzy being good, your new crown (not on your head) and the painting and reading. You also showed some wonderful water and sunset views, so it's these little moments os joy that you definitely know HOW to appreciate, my friend.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84700093041537606292022-07-28T15:35:40.443-04:002022-07-28T15:35:40.443-04:00For the most part, a really lovely summertime post...For the most part, a really lovely summertime post- even your sweet kitty is in relax mode:)<br />Sorry about that tough expensive steak. A great reason why I never really made steak when we did eat meat on a regular basis.<br />So sorry to hear about your aunt. But hospice care is the most caring way to be as comforting as possible towards the end of life. Hope you are able to see her for one last precious bit of time.Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-3247264598023736932022-07-28T11:55:02.708-04:002022-07-28T11:55:02.708-04:00I'm sorry that your summer is colored by sadne...I'm sorry that your summer is colored by sadness. That seems to be the way of the world. I found out a friends mom has entered hospice. We feel too young to be losing parents, but you lost your mom at such a young age, and Phil and other friends have lost parents. But I hate it so much. :( <br /><br />But those sunset views! I am looking forward to our August trip. Being by the water is so soothing! Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43142671832078980912022-07-28T11:46:54.671-04:002022-07-28T11:46:54.671-04:00lovely blog post and photos!lovely blog post and photos!online reputation managementhttps://purereputation.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9664749021375214472022-07-28T09:20:05.255-04:002022-07-28T09:20:05.255-04:00We all long for that picture perfect summer, sunny...We all long for that picture perfect summer, sunny and carefree, but real life does happen. I'm sorry to hear about Rick's aunt. Enjoy the moments as you can. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-20269063745478627682022-07-27T21:31:03.931-04:002022-07-27T21:31:03.931-04:00Steaks are all about the cut and the timing. Sorry...Steaks are all about the cut and the timing. Sorry they were tough. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25462124482302292872022-07-27T16:55:03.416-04:002022-07-27T16:55:03.416-04:00We moved out of the woods and on to the lake just ...We moved out of the woods and on to the lake just a few years ago. we love the geese and more flying by. we are in a spot with a gorgeous view but that means we have to deal with all the crazy boaters that come too close to the docks and make huge waves-and don't care. but that's mostly end of May til labor day.<br /> I love the sunrises out our wall of windows. sorry that the expensive steaks were not good. a huge disappointment for sure. I am not good grilling steaks so we don't eat them very often.<br /> Love seeing your paintings. as we age life is more difficult and sadder as well hugs Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-58530436305412008752022-07-27T09:04:51.419-04:002022-07-27T09:04:51.419-04:00Looks like a great birthday to me! Ah, life, alway...Looks like a great birthday to me! Ah, life, always full of bumps and challenges, we must choose joy to survive...<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82200310685628769492022-07-27T08:08:02.907-04:002022-07-27T08:08:02.907-04:00Happy Birthday to Rick, you are so right to savor ...Happy Birthday to Rick, you are so right to savor the precious moments of the beauty of the lake, sunsets, geese, lovely warm curled up cats. so much changes so fast. Stay safe my friend.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-9371028482657142362022-07-26T13:46:12.213-04:002022-07-26T13:46:12.213-04:00Congratulations for Rick birthday…so sad to hear f...Congratulations for Rick birthday…so sad to hear from his aunt…enjoy summer love Ria and Leaf 🍀💗🐾🍀It's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647922092566478165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37230800817127873382022-07-26T12:36:23.575-04:002022-07-26T12:36:23.575-04:00Those are great pictures, especially of Lizzie. I ...Those are great pictures, especially of Lizzie. I love that soft lighting.<br />I'm so sorry to hear about Rick's aunt. Losing a love one is always hard, isn't it?<br />Take special care.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50615770200941404952022-07-26T12:14:17.050-04:002022-07-26T12:14:17.050-04:00Pleasant and relaxing summer days with herons, pai...Pleasant and relaxing summer days with herons, paintings, and good companyCarol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-68791329011463035072022-07-26T10:49:46.053-04:002022-07-26T10:49:46.053-04:00Strange Blogspot, this post from yesterday is at t...Strange Blogspot, this post from yesterday is at top of my reading blog list, as if published today. Other writets' posts published after this one are below. The queue is not queueing.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46943020680181628052022-07-26T07:47:58.093-04:002022-07-26T07:47:58.093-04:00I really enjoyed his birthday!
Too bad the steaks ...I really enjoyed his birthday!<br />Too bad the steaks weren't great. Beef is expensive, you want to get what you pay for. We have several local butchers, as well as farmers who raise lamb, and such. <br />You seemed to enjoy it all. <br />I love your lake. <br />Sure wish I could still bike. <br />(ツ) from <a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow"> Jenn Jilks </a>, ON, Canada!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47895389707239634652022-07-26T03:44:49.344-04:002022-07-26T03:44:49.344-04:00A beautiful sunset to view at lake side.A beautiful sunset to view at lake side.roentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-47297233425375740262022-07-26T01:46:50.663-04:002022-07-26T01:46:50.663-04:00I'm sorry to hear about Rick's aunt.
Thos...I'm sorry to hear about Rick's aunt.<br /><br />Those sunsets are gorgeous and Lizzie is adorable!<br /><br />Loving your post and fabulous photos as always.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings, my dear friend.<br />Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40237333922925601492022-07-25T21:17:36.971-04:002022-07-25T21:17:36.971-04:00Happy birthday to Rick - sorry that the steak wasn...Happy birthday to Rick - sorry that the steak wasn't that good (very annoying since it was expensive), but it seems that the wine was good. I'm sorry to hear about Rick's aunt; it's always hard when people we love are nearing their end or are very sick. It's life, but that doesn't make it easier. Of course it puts melancholy into your life right now. Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15321893369941840882022-07-25T17:40:09.418-04:002022-07-25T17:40:09.418-04:00Jeanie, lake life is peaceful even when something ...Jeanie, lake life is peaceful even when something seems off. I love reading postcards from the lake and will look forward to you July book list. I am so sorry about Rick’s aunt. Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-70846875952071094412022-07-25T16:30:45.998-04:002022-07-25T16:30:45.998-04:00Prayers for Dear Aunt
Marinating helps tenderize ...Prayers for Dear Aunt<br /><br />Marinating helps tenderize meat.<br />When I first learned to cook full meals, I use to marinate almost everything, even hot dogs. :)<br />Cat photos are paintings waiting to happen.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-68056622756041356092022-07-25T14:42:12.113-04:002022-07-25T14:42:12.113-04:00Happy Birthday Rick. Sucks about the steaks, you g...Happy Birthday Rick. Sucks about the steaks, you got a good jaw workout.<br />Sad to hear about Rick's aunt, it can't be easy. Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.com