tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post2754408139345092845..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: Stop the Holiday Craziness!Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45066275883776554492013-12-07T17:57:49.940-07:002013-12-07T17:57:49.940-07:00Overboard Louise!!! That is really funny. We had...Overboard Louise!!! That is really funny. We had 75 degree weather yesterday but it's cooled down again today and will be even colder tomorrow. Maybe we are getting your cold front after all!!! Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-56280780282987691772013-12-07T17:51:32.095-07:002013-12-07T17:51:32.095-07:00Ah, you are so kind and you have made me see that ...Ah, you are so kind and you have made me see that I really need to find that silver lining - as tough as it may be!<br />I'll put on another layer.... it is cooolllldddd outside!!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48349940136426895152013-12-07T11:11:03.397-07:002013-12-07T11:11:03.397-07:00Thank you for the kind wishes, Kay! I have a spec...Thank you for the kind wishes, Kay! I have a special talent for finding the hard way to do everything, it seems! But I am reaching that point in life where I'm looking at simplifying everything I can! My husband has teasingly called me "Overboard Louise" since before we were married ~ so obviously I have room for improvement! Peace and joy right back to you and Richard and Christopher! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-61943188428785011902013-12-07T11:07:25.357-07:002013-12-07T11:07:25.357-07:00Hi Crystal! Thank you for your thoughtful comment...Hi Crystal! Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Snow is magical, and I can't imagine living without it. My husband wants to move as far as possible from cold and snow when he retires. We working on that conundrum! <br /><br />I am simplifying this year! Way simplifying! I've kind of gotten in gear in the last day or two. As you say, it's all about family! My family is hundreds to thousands of miles away ~ very far-flung. The closest member, Noreen, is a two hour drive through the mountains away. But I'm opening the egg nog and Terry and I are getting the tree up this weekend! I do love the tree!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58334343460520910122013-12-07T10:59:55.620-07:002013-12-07T10:59:55.620-07:00Hi Peggy!
Camera is here. I love it, but it'...Hi Peggy! <br />Camera is here. I love it, but it's been too cold to go out and play with it! We still below zero here. Burrr! I have my space heater cranked up nearby! <br /><br />I went for a Canon PowerShot SX 260 IS. It's tiny, but powerful. I also have a PowerShot SX50 HS which has a built in 50Xs Optical Zoom. I go for the PowerShots because they have excellent auto focuses and don't require changing lenses. I discovered early on in a photography class that I can't see well and focus in low light conditions ~ couldn't get a focused studio shot for anything. Also, I don't have the patience for changing lenses or for waiting for the exact shot with the appropriate lens. <br /><br />I have a blogging friend in France who takes some of the best wildlife photographs I have ever seen ~ she consistently shoots them! Her patience, skills, and artistic eye blow me away. National Geographic quality in my estimation! I'll make another comment below with a link to her blog. <br /><br />But I can't follow her path. I more of an opportunistic photographer. My new PS is small and discreet, so I can shoot candids of family, friends, and others without being intrusive. I gave up on Thanksgiving photos because my 50 is bulky, and suddenly people were more formal and not as natural. Watch out at Christmas peeps, because Louise will be back in full form with her new little camera!<br /><br />I hope your new camera brings you tons of pleasure. I'm looking forward to your new photos. I find your blog fascinating because you photograph such a different world from mine. Yours is nesty and lovely, and you have lovely talents for creating beautiful indoor spaces. I missed those genes in my family! LOL<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend! I hope to hit Williams Sonoma next Friday when I go for a photography session at the Apple store! Stay warm and away from ice!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-42049078637414434112013-12-07T07:10:41.935-07:002013-12-07T07:10:41.935-07:00I hit the "Simple And Easy" button years...I hit the "Simple And Easy" button years ago.<br />Come to my house, I will show you how to do it! <br />As you get older, you can see that you can let some things go. Peace and joy to you!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45051544154242775842013-12-06T20:57:16.744-07:002013-12-06T20:57:16.744-07:00Ooh! Gorgeous snow. I've always felt there'...Ooh! Gorgeous snow. I've always felt there's something so calming and almost magical about snow. I miss it, a little. <br /><br />I hear you on simplifying. We have moved enough times through the years that we haven't been able to acquire a bunch of "things," and I think that's been a real blessing. Yes, there's been some chaos, but we've also been able to focus on what matters most--because it was all we could manage to focus on. For me, it's family. Christmas is the time to gather them around and count each and every one of them as the huge blessing they are. Here's wishing you much luck with your simplification. Hey, invite some family over and have them decorate with you, eh? =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-28501139285129911132013-12-06T20:25:14.913-07:002013-12-06T20:25:14.913-07:00Hi, I hope your camera arrives soon. What did you ...Hi, I hope your camera arrives soon. What did you get? I took the plunge and ordered a canon rebel t3. I've been watching for it all week. I even paid extra to have it delivered Tuesday. Don caked today to tell me it finally arrived. I can't wait to get home and try it out. Can't wait to see your new pictures. Btw, stopped in Williams Sonoma today...love that storie. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48973826546287227962013-12-06T18:32:22.543-07:002013-12-06T18:32:22.543-07:00Hi Jim! Christmases passed have always been fun, ...Hi Jim! Christmases passed have always been fun, for sure! My problem is all the expectations I put on myself! I love that you are donating to your favorite charity in Halifax on your family's behalf! It's not like we don't have more than enough! My nieces and nephews have always worked for charitable causes, so they appreciate my Christmas donation so much! Still I love to have a surprise under the Christmas tree ~ I've never grown up Terry snuck something in the house from the mail tonight! I am such a kid at heart, but I'm not looking for clues. I learned in grade 6 that finding something out in advance is not worth it. It was a little box!!!!!! I'm cutting back on the decorations, even if I've only found one I can bear to part with ~ or is it bare to part with? I've just gotten back from Parkway, and two glasses of wine have gone a long way! LOL! It is so Trudeauing cold outside! OMG! And dark! Hurry up Winter Solstice! I told Terry the first Thanksgiving that I knew him that the Winter Solstice was pretty much my favorite date in the year! Bring on longer days! I also told him I was part Druid! Poor normal guy! Time for a movie and some relaxation. OMG! I do love to be retired! Have a lovely weekend, Jim!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-20817933705150911082013-12-06T17:31:08.157-07:002013-12-06T17:31:08.157-07:00Yes things have changed dramatically for us as far...Yes things have changed dramatically for us as far as Christmas goes. But you know, Louise, we are now having our own Christmas with no pressure from anybody. In the past we were caught up in all the things that we felt we had to do to keep every one happy And, it was fun I must say! Now we have a Christmas that suits us and it works fine for us.<br />Guess you ought to, which you are doing, eliminate the unnecessary and pointless aspects of 'setting up' and making it your own while keeping all the things you love about it....company, friends/family and those important traditions.<br />A few years ago, I stopped buying individual gifts for family and give a donation to my favourite charity here in Halifax on their behalf. Makes sense and everyone likes that.<br />So, change what you have to or feel you want to, and have a wonderful time decorating and celebrating the things that are important to you. Have a great one Louise! Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5554886240192368302013-12-06T14:37:11.143-07:002013-12-06T14:37:11.143-07:00As far as I know! Thanks for checking!As far as I know! Thanks for checking!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73583814665270569032013-12-06T14:14:00.760-07:002013-12-06T14:14:00.760-07:00SO did Barb get the link, OK!???SO did Barb get the link, OK!???fromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-10195447607495256842013-12-06T12:48:25.377-07:002013-12-06T12:48:25.377-07:00Barb ~ I'll forward Ron's email!Barb ~ I'll forward Ron's email!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-139037913734278292013-12-06T11:03:22.780-07:002013-12-06T11:03:22.780-07:00What article about Donnie? Send me a message on F...What article about Donnie? Send me a message on FacebookAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235801687449411647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-62536478404706122932013-12-06T11:01:39.299-07:002013-12-06T11:01:39.299-07:00Yeah, GT! Terry and I are always wondering why so...Yeah, GT! Terry and I are always wondering why some people have it so good and others have it so hard. I've learned that life is not fair, but so many magnificent people make lemonade out of lemons. I've been through difficult times, but I've always been fortunate to have a supportive family and resources to draw on. We need a kinder, gentler, more giving world. I look at all the amazing kids in the next generations, and I feel a lot of hope for a better future. Have a great weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-26228695429175007042013-12-06T10:52:52.338-07:002013-12-06T10:52:52.338-07:00Me too! Maybe Little Iz can watch her uncle put t...Me too! Maybe Little Iz can watch her uncle put the sparkles on the tree! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91416108906520937462013-12-06T10:51:52.441-07:002013-12-06T10:51:52.441-07:00I need more "easy peasy" in me!
Your ph...I need more "easy peasy" in me! <br />Your photo icon above left says it all.<br />Hope that you are having a great day at your bay! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35668308125840919602013-12-06T10:48:00.751-07:002013-12-06T10:48:00.751-07:00You're just awesome, Ron! Thanks for the song...You're just awesome, Ron! Thanks for the song link and for the email reminder! I've experienced the regulation thing sometimes too ~ arrggghhhh!!!!! It was quite an interesting article about Donnie, and I probably would have missed it! <br /><br />I really miss my parents at Christ.mas, and all my wonderful family and friends who are no longer with us. As you say, things change and you have to roll with the changes. We will be with Noreen, Cathal, and the kids in Breck, and that is always lovely. But I do miss the exuberance of my family at Christmas. I totally get how Jim misses the 'noise and clatter' from his family. I love that idea of turkey pot pies for Christmas ~ I hope you got your order in! <br /><br />Do you have a good cranberry sauce recipe? I have about six pounds of cranberries in my freezer ~ I can never bypass the bright, red jewel of a fruit! <br /><br />Still very cold ~ not walking to Parkway late this afternoon FOR SURE! It's a pale blue and white world out there right now!<br /><br />Have a great weekend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80241304760745366922013-12-06T10:35:22.544-07:002013-12-06T10:35:22.544-07:00Thanks for the kind words! I love your comment ab...Thanks for the kind words! I love your comment about your family celebrations! That is what it is really about! Our next generation is very close ~ first, second, and third cousins. It is wonderful to see, and it comes from all that love and together time. I missed out on the laid back genes! But I'm "working on it." That right there tells you a lot! LOL! Enjoy the holidays! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-14234112575193048132013-12-06T10:31:08.827-07:002013-12-06T10:31:08.827-07:00Right on Dreaming! When I think of Christmases pa...Right on Dreaming! When I think of Christmases past, it's the fun we had together that I recall! And it was such fun! I hope that you do have some simple pleasure with your over the top relatives. It's been my experience that different family traditions can be hard to reconcile, so I just try to go along for the ride wherever I am. I'm sure that you are someone who makes the most of a situation and spreads happiness. Have a good one ~ stay warm! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-33573076627847147252013-12-06T10:26:10.891-07:002013-12-06T10:26:10.891-07:00Hey Barb! You've raised simplifying Christmas...Hey Barb! You've raised simplifying Christmas to an art form!!! I'm trying to channel you! LOL! You're right about the decorations! So far I've found one I can part with! And don't anyone dare to touch my Eskimos! I hope that you are staying warm! We have sunlight, even if it looks cold and thin! lv uFundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-89256805660699849792013-12-06T10:22:55.240-07:002013-12-06T10:22:55.240-07:00Hi Debra! It has been really cold, but I know tha...Hi Debra! It has been really cold, but I know that you are going through much colder and snowier! I hope it warms up soon for everyone! Thanks for the permission to lay off a little! LOL!!! I'm backing off some and working on backing off more! But it's easier said than done for me. I hope that you and your Rare One are enjoying a happy holiday season!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47275678063994217712013-12-06T10:16:11.025-07:002013-12-06T10:16:11.025-07:00Hi Audrey! Thanks for your thoughtful "novel...Hi Audrey! Thanks for your thoughtful "novel" ~ I'm guilty of writing many long comments, and I so appreciated yours! <br /><br />I love your idea of Made in the U.S.A. gifts for kids and experiences for adults. When the kiddos were smaller I always gave books. I remember Natalie saying "If it's from Aunt Louise and Uncle Terry, its 100% probable it's a book!" She was 5 or 6, and I'm not sure if she knew what "100% probable" meant mathematically, but she knew it was a book! It's very hard for aunts, uncles, and others to forgo Christmas gifts for the little ones! We all love our extended families! We drew names for the adults for a long time. And sometimes people gave cash at the request of the kiddos, and then they donated some to a charity of their choice. <br /><br />We like a lot of the same music, Audrey! I'm so glad that you enjoy such a beautiful song. And I'm going to look for that book at Barnes and Noble! I have a long ways to go when it comes to simplifying! Terry nicknamed me "Overboard Louise" well before we got married. I know less is more ~ and better for me! Slowly, slowly I'm making progress!<br /><br />I love cold and snow, but the cold is a little much right now. Below zero temps and wind that makes for a wind chill plummeting to as much as -30 or more gets old fast! It's hard on animals, plants, and people who can't heat their houses or are homeless. So it could warm up above zero at night please! I agree ~ A/C and the Christmas season just don't seem right! Maybe our cold snap is reaching you! Take care! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-8261784412435332672013-12-05T22:57:18.434-07:002013-12-05T22:57:18.434-07:00It's such a nice thing to do and give people i...It's such a nice thing to do and give people in need a helping hand, we do it also.greenthumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067004547876814633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-33200579724608698992013-12-05T21:50:52.493-07:002013-12-05T21:50:52.493-07:00I still need to put up my tree, lots of new orname...I still need to put up my tree, lots of new ornaments this yearAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.com