tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post162164267122341650..comments2024-03-28T13:54:56.282-07:00Comments on Island Musings: Notes from the isle 2023Marie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-16102591734943397502023-02-26T09:10:48.361-08:002023-02-26T09:10:48.361-08:00I think having such excellent games near by provid...I think having such excellent games near by provide perfect entertainment during cold season.<br /><br />I am happy for you Marie that this will also be a great opportunity to spend time with grandchildren :)<br /><br />I am also happy that after three years you are ready to travel :)<br /><br />Either I remember my first raw exposure to guns and lots of them. It was when I joined as eleven years girl to many village families who were going to visit a shrine situated in higher par of mountains. When after several hours we reached we found that territory does not come under the management of pakistani government. People seemed raw and wild. And most shockingly guns were being sold on common shops like other groceries. Oh myb<br />Later territory aligned with pakistan and things changed slowly bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-16506544652748970792023-02-24T19:53:35.983-08:002023-02-24T19:53:35.983-08:00I like Shetland and also enjoy the shows with no g...I like Shetland and also enjoy the shows with no guns. I often wish I could move to Canada because the USA is such a violent country now. Everyone has a gun - some to kill with and some for protection from killers. I don't know where it will all end. Love your photos as usual. Like you, I will be going back to decluttering when I get back to NC. I hate it, but it must be done. Eventually, I will probably live full-time with my sister.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-37478918969072349562023-02-24T12:51:23.150-08:002023-02-24T12:51:23.150-08:00I could not live with that much snow, but I sure d...I could not live with that much snow, but I sure do enjoy seeing your photos of it!<br />Have a wonderful weekend!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-70096305964024814872023-02-24T06:10:46.061-08:002023-02-24T06:10:46.061-08:00I have thought about a condo, but I don't want...I have thought about a condo, but I don't want a monthly fee and I love my space. Not feeling like I am on top of someone else. But we all have to find something that fits us. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-62074843843865563312023-02-23T17:17:20.773-08:002023-02-23T17:17:20.773-08:00Love the photos!
We've got the Saskatchewan W...Love the photos!<br /><br />We've got the Saskatchewan Winter Games on now here in Regina. It seems odd to me that they are on at the same time as the Canada Winter games. I'll have to do some research on who is representing the province this year.<br /><br />Leaving behind the work of a bigger house for a condo sounds like a good plan for the future. <br />Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-38271996962869527832023-02-23T15:56:00.657-08:002023-02-23T15:56:00.657-08:00My husband was significantly older than me (he was...My husband was significantly older than me (he was my university professor), so I knew that we would have to leave our house on an acre of land before either of us were ready. There are days when I really miss that garden, on the other hand, nothing beats having lawn care done and snow plowed. It’s not an easy decision. I wish you luck with yours.Pattie @ Olla-Podridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347912758342365514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-6373935196066293862023-02-22T17:47:33.319-08:002023-02-22T17:47:33.319-08:00Declutter and downsizing are constantly on my mind...Declutter and downsizing are constantly on my mind. Not easy matters!<br />Wishing you a great time with family at the Winter Games, and plans for some exciting travel during the year!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-37791303694716172502023-02-22T16:17:42.573-08:002023-02-22T16:17:42.573-08:00I also been get rid of things. I got to many items...I also been get rid of things. I got to many items.<br />Coffee is on and stay safepeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-76901791125395597432023-02-22T13:50:48.716-08:002023-02-22T13:50:48.716-08:00the canada winter games sound exciting. we went to...the canada winter games sound exciting. we went to the summer olympics in atlanta, i think that was 1996. it was amazing, something i will never forget!!<br /><br />i did not know what britbox was until you explained it, maybe it is like apple t.v. i have been cleaning and decluttering as well, but it is so hard to get rid of some things that have special meaning to me, they don't to others!!<br /><br />our winter has been incredibly warm, i'm sure you know that from reading my posts!! as for guns, i'm not sure how i feel...i guess i have mixed emotions!!<br /><br />beautiful images today!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-5647119027221252782023-02-21T19:39:24.713-08:002023-02-21T19:39:24.713-08:00I've been de-cluttering too but i keep buying ...I've been de-cluttering too but i keep buying books and artworks. I have to stop!:) And we have also been thinking of moving to a townhouse in the neighbourhood but not yet ...<br />Snow - oh my, if only... we are still sweltering here.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-63158255949603601212023-02-21T14:03:54.529-08:002023-02-21T14:03:54.529-08:00I would love to be there at this time to be able t...I would love to be there at this time to be able to watch some games. How exciting for the community!<br /><br />Hope all your plans become reality.<br /><br />Spring is just around the corner... : )<br /><br />I have seen a few episodes of Shetland. Will watch a few more now that you have mentioned it.Catarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863511724235057526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-60692925011815760112023-02-21T06:56:30.314-08:002023-02-21T06:56:30.314-08:00COVID has such a lot to answer for. Our main reas...COVID has such a lot to answer for. Our main reason for making this holiday of ours a long one. We are getting older and travel is not getting easier. We have now had 5 vaccines and hope that we have some immunity. My husband has peripheral neuropathy and walking is getting more and more difficult. Make hay while one can!!<br />Lovely set of photos. Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-47492601084649763412023-02-21T06:25:37.772-08:002023-02-21T06:25:37.772-08:00Oh Marie such beautiful photoes!As you ,we also h...Oh Marie such beautiful photoes!As you ,we also have a long winter this year<br />Mostly slush snow and stormsBut it is good to be out no matter how the weather is and like this wonderful photoes, comes out of it.Hope you save your pictures<br />Wish you happy days! Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296393166114580709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-20488981425406621002023-02-21T05:40:13.950-08:002023-02-21T05:40:13.950-08:00Moody shots.Moody shots.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-23946123007905017052023-02-21T05:28:29.384-08:002023-02-21T05:28:29.384-08:00I have never been a fan of guns but the way the wo...I have never been a fan of guns but the way the world is getting and the fact I live alone, travel alone, out and about alone, I have considered getting a carry permit. Just so many scary people out there these days. Since Nashville has grown so much in the last few yrs, so has our crime. I hate it, I hate haivng to be on guard when I am out. Thank you totally for the comment about me inspiring you. I have others who tell me the same but it is just me trying to push through life in daily pain. Thank you again.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-51230452516014399452023-02-21T04:08:01.303-08:002023-02-21T04:08:01.303-08:00Hello,
It is exciting to have the Canada winter ga...Hello,<br />It is exciting to have the Canada winter games so close by. I am not a fan of guns, I wish they were not so easy for people to buy. Why do they need an assault rifle used in war? Hubby and I downsized a lot back in 2016, when we moved to Florida for just 6 months. My hubby calls that a fake move, I am glad we did not sell our house here. I am thinking about BritBox, I have Acorn.<br />Your winter landscape photos are beautiful. Wishing you a great day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-54829091842844426842023-02-20T23:57:45.811-08:002023-02-20T23:57:45.811-08:00I hope the weather behaves for the games. So much ...I hope the weather behaves for the games. So much anticipation and preparation.<br />These images are wonderfully moody and wintry. For this Aussie who lives in the tropics, it doesn't look at all mild! Incredibly chilly in fact. So glad you can be out and about enjoying the snowy vistas.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-10315613629712370092023-02-20T18:33:25.127-08:002023-02-20T18:33:25.127-08:00Have fun at the games!Have fun at the games!Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-3852660702371104532023-02-20T18:17:08.049-08:002023-02-20T18:17:08.049-08:00Ha. As a person living in Texas, I have to put on ...Ha. As a person living in Texas, I have to put on closed captioning for most of the Brit shows, especially the Scottish ones. Though warmer, it seems your winter has been long for you. Oddly enough same thing is true here....I'm quite ready for some springtime. As usual, thanks for your beautiful photos. JudithKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624192907254384403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-17403800186503535862023-02-20T17:40:38.995-08:002023-02-20T17:40:38.995-08:00Good for you, looking at new arrangements before y...Good for you, looking at new arrangements before you need them!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-84007170103203932962023-02-20T17:12:20.994-08:002023-02-20T17:12:20.994-08:00PEI will do a great job of hosting the Winter Game...PEI will do a great job of hosting the Winter Games with the renowned hospitality of its people. I enjoy the British mysteries for their lack of guns, too, and Shetland was a favourite. I hope you get to travel a little now. It seems things are easing and fewer people are getting sick. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-92066905482471666052023-02-20T15:53:52.342-08:002023-02-20T15:53:52.342-08:00We hosted the Canada winter games in 2019 I think....We hosted the Canada winter games in 2019 I think. There a lot of work in the preparation but there's lots of buzz in the community. There are some very good facilities left after the games are over. I didn't volunteer this time . Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-32891454780502695442023-02-20T10:07:52.111-08:002023-02-20T10:07:52.111-08:00I do hope you can attend some of the games. We lov...I do hope you can attend some of the games. We loved attending summer games in Finland and in Montreal.<br />Love the moody snowy photos of your area. Beautiful to me, but I don't have to shovel any snow.<br />You are wise to start downsizing and getting rid of things. It does make leaving a bit easier.<br />We're not ready to leave our home yet, but the horrendous property taxes may force us to make that decision. Fixed incomes make it difficult to live in California..any where in the state!<br />Suephotowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405161931048657683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-27195822458157792972023-02-20T09:50:25.674-08:002023-02-20T09:50:25.674-08:00Far too many things to worry about.. the obsession...Far too many things to worry about.. the obsession with guns.. the future of our children.. the moderate weather we are having also causing concern for the future. Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-64363630832186638412023-02-20T09:38:35.191-08:002023-02-20T09:38:35.191-08:00Enjoy the games, they'll be fun to watch. Gre...Enjoy the games, they'll be fun to watch. Great photos today, have a wonderful week.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.com