tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post9207541877929168636..comments2024-03-28T20:56:36.111-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Postcards from the Lake: Summertime and the Living Is EasyJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-32584600088326044202020-08-18T02:12:20.472-04:002020-08-18T02:12:20.472-04:00Other than that neighbour and his cannon (which so...Other than that neighbour and his cannon (which sounds incredibly annoying) it sounds wonderful, and I could happily live like that every day of the year. What I wouldn't give for that kind of peace right now...Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23365593661913034032020-08-11T14:00:47.178-04:002020-08-11T14:00:47.178-04:00Wow! That photograph of the moon over the lake is ...Wow! That photograph of the moon over the lake is spectacular.<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-82036601603341993932020-08-09T16:50:40.290-04:002020-08-09T16:50:40.290-04:00Why does a peaceful summer at the lake have to be ...Why does a peaceful summer at the lake have to be <br />disturbed with a cannon shot at the geese. <br />Sometimes I really wonder about people!<br />We have had Wild Turkey’s visiting. <br />A momma and nine littles. <br />They are a nuisance and messy but<br />we just shoo them away. And they scoot to the neighbors.<br />And then the neighbors shoo them back our way. <br />Keeps us entertained!<br />Enjoy these August weeks . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-75463864496948777712020-08-07T12:43:21.449-04:002020-08-07T12:43:21.449-04:00Keeping up with some news is important, as you say...Keeping up with some news is important, as you say. Trustworthy sources are important. The conspiracy theories would be funny if they weren't so dangerous. <br /><br />I like Rick's sense of humor. We can't lose that. Your lake views are so peaceful, it's a shame your "bad" neighbor chooses to use that sound/flash canon. It makes me want to cheer on the geese ;) except that I know how messy they are... <br /><br />It's good Michigan is doing well. Tennessee, not so much. Schools are opening but then closing within the first few days *sigh* Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46916685718557303922020-08-05T19:50:29.125-04:002020-08-05T19:50:29.125-04:00I am glad you can escape to the lake and have a mo...I am glad you can escape to the lake and have a mostly normal time up there! There’s nothing better than being at the lake! I’m counting down the days until we leave!! <br /><br />We truly do live in a selfish country. It’s so embarrassing. Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-44285734006955010822020-08-05T13:12:23.645-04:002020-08-05T13:12:23.645-04:00Great painting!
And that moon over the lake shot, ...Great painting!<br />And that moon over the lake shot, breathtaking.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-7090551985944615612020-08-05T12:12:27.503-04:002020-08-05T12:12:27.503-04:00Great pics.. I love the one of your babe yawning! ...Great pics.. I love the one of your babe yawning! Cats are funny and they can be worse then a child. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-21623489775024519542020-08-05T08:50:10.762-04:002020-08-05T08:50:10.762-04:00Jeanie, you do have a wonderful place to be during...Jeanie, you do have a wonderful place to be during this crisis. I am so thankful for our 31 acre refuge, the great outdoors, mountains, and river are definitely a balm to the soul. Enjoy every minute!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-16201275383247915852020-08-05T06:43:27.980-04:002020-08-05T06:43:27.980-04:00You are certainly blessed to own your holiday cott...You are certainly blessed to own your holiday cottage, it must be heaven in these tough times.<br />Cat love their high perches, and Lizzie seems quite regal there :)<br />Love your purplish sunsets and the photo of the moon, all very pretty Jeanie. Enjoy your time there.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-56464412839678130132020-08-04T21:43:02.867-04:002020-08-04T21:43:02.867-04:00Jeanie, life on the lake seems a much better propo...Jeanie, life on the lake seems a much better proposition every time I see it. Your photos are exquisite, especially those of the moon. Beautiful. Things are not getting any better around my state. We are #1 in cases. Usually being #1 is a good thing! Personally, I think they should shut everything down and start all over. That is if all the "stupid" goes away and the "smart" takes hold. But, I'm beginning to think that with human beings that is a feat hard to accomplish. I just can't believe the ones who support those conspiracy theories and I do listen to the news to keep informed. I believe seeing a doc pushing on the chest of an old geezer would make one sit up and take notice. But, then again, maybe not if you are not an old geezer yourself!. I am getting fed up with the crap we are forced to put up with. Viva November!!!..Stay well..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-30376776738863188182020-08-04T21:00:30.185-04:002020-08-04T21:00:30.185-04:00I don't see why people quarrel over mask weari...I don't see why people quarrel over mask wearing. I suppose if they've known no one who has gotten covid. Or they don't think. But if we all wore maks life could get back to more of a normal so much sooner.My daughter took today off and wee went out and go some more fabric to make new masks. Thankfully stores are getting better at requiring them so we could go get some fabric. Not that I am rushing out to too many stores. Loving the art and the sunsets and the wonderful paper lanterns. hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43619311285512217942020-08-04T19:08:59.624-04:002020-08-04T19:08:59.624-04:00ahhhh, cottage life!
at times I wish we had one, b...ahhhh, cottage life!<br />at times I wish we had one, but going for a week here and a week there works fine for us. Mike's work is so seasonal that we can't take too much time away from home. None the less, We are thinking about heading up to Houston Lake again. Not keen on the 8 hour drive there and back, but the time there is so precious.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-59324293566708554712020-08-04T17:32:00.329-04:002020-08-04T17:32:00.329-04:00Beautiful moon photos!
JennaBeautiful moon photos!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-45471644944736062372020-08-04T16:37:15.873-04:002020-08-04T16:37:15.873-04:00Good afternoon, how are you? I am Brazilian, from ...Good afternoon, how are you? I am Brazilian, from Rio de Janeiro and looking for new followers for my blog. And I will follow yours with pleasure. New friends are also welcome, no matter the distance.<br /><br />https://viagenspelobrasilerio.blogspot.com/?m=1Luiz Gomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701551526214852309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-77900714362302401282020-08-04T15:31:34.307-04:002020-08-04T15:31:34.307-04:00Rick is wise. aMErica, indeed. Very sad to me. It ...Rick is wise. aMErica, indeed. Very sad to me. It feels like a couple of years of my life are being wasted. And all because people couldn't be troubled to think about others.<br /><br />Your summer house is lovely (well, except for the annoying neighbor). It must feel calming to be there.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-88486496549060269922020-08-04T15:29:38.223-04:002020-08-04T15:29:38.223-04:00Jeanie, I agree with your every word about the vir...Jeanie, I agree with your every word about the virus. I do not and can not understand the mask issue. I don't know what it is going to take to make them "Get It." As of today, we had the most deaths since this all began. Our governor has mandated wearing a mask - it seems to make no difference. We are surrounded by states where the virus is exploding and it looks like me may be also. <br /><br />Your photos from the lake are just beautiful. And how very kind of Lizzie not to wake you. We once had a kitty, who would play with my hair. bite my toes and purr really loud in my ear. Now, he never did that to Mike - go figure that one.<br /><br />Summer is moving along, enjoy your days there. I know autumn comes to your part of the world early. Stay well, Jeanie.Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032615112624122716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37146111693741868432020-08-04T15:18:27.105-04:002020-08-04T15:18:27.105-04:00Jeanie, I love your place of solace in this pandem...Jeanie, I love your place of solace in this pandemic, and glad RIck is able to spend a good deal of time there too. Lizzie is funny on her high horse perch! In all the years the geese did bother us, we never did anything to annoy our neighbors like yours is doing. Walking out, sometimes with a big stick, was all it took. Beautiful sunsets and moonrise!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26287133353246882962020-08-04T12:13:03.932-04:002020-08-04T12:13:03.932-04:00How are you my friend How are you my friend R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15879804271847199542020-08-04T11:01:46.316-04:002020-08-04T11:01:46.316-04:00I agree with David Gasgoine's comment. I feel ...I agree with David Gasgoine's comment. I feel exactly the same way and ask similar questions. But, I do love your Japanese lantern and your cat's yawn. So cute!gigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674279919813089732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-50413710989173335812020-08-04T10:54:16.668-04:002020-08-04T10:54:16.668-04:00Having a place at the lake must really help during...Having a place at the lake must really help during this crazy times. Boo on the bad neighbor!!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-5139543282663970352020-08-04T10:52:21.899-04:002020-08-04T10:52:21.899-04:00So calm and peaceful:):)
Love the bench..and your ...So calm and peaceful:):)<br />Love the bench..and your lanterns:) So much:)<br />Take care..sent you a few emails via hotmail not sure you got them..;)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23787739356065948552020-08-04T09:08:12.516-04:002020-08-04T09:08:12.516-04:00I love seeing your cottage views, and especially L...I love seeing your cottage views, and especially Lizzie. It looks like the perfect place to be during this horrible time. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-49751629538238791972020-08-04T08:11:27.455-04:002020-08-04T08:11:27.455-04:00Idyllic lake photos, what a joyful way to isolate ... Idyllic lake photos, what a joyful way to isolate Jeanie. I do love Rick's catchy phrase, so true too! The bench is lovely and Miss Lizzy is so sweet not to wake you early. My sister's sweet cats don't think twice about demanding their breakfast. No doubt, they are so spoiled. We continue to isolate at home, going only for groceries. We do go out for drives but still not seeing family and friends but visit with Zoom and FT. Keep the lake photos coming, it's so nice to visit you there.........The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-81108964067960301262020-08-04T07:31:34.519-04:002020-08-04T07:31:34.519-04:00How wonderful to have the lakehouse to spend the s...How wonderful to have the lakehouse to spend the summer living there. I do miss the water terribly since we sold our home on Green Bay but also love the place I live now. It was fun to read how you spend your days and know that you, like many of us, are staying as safe as humanly possible.<br />Love to you and your hubby...hang in there...we will get through this. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-17629284993045685042020-08-04T06:36:04.999-04:002020-08-04T06:36:04.999-04:00Good morning Jeanie: You are very fortunate, as I ...Good morning Jeanie: You are very fortunate, as I am sure you know, to have this place to escape to. Few of us have such a retreat. And you have Rick too, so I am sure that life is very tolerable. I am starting to wonder to what extent our habits will have been permanently changed by this experience? Will the Cork Poppers ever get together again or are such groups destined to become memories? Will we go to the symphony and sit cheek by jowl with others and mingle during the intermission? Will I lead bird walks again? Will Miriam attend her quilt guild? For now, life for us is fine. The restrictions imposed by C19 have become mere irritations. What does the future hold? Who knows?David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.com