tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post7798787219904167957..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: Family is the Best!Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-61470499190502139282016-11-10T15:05:35.129-07:002016-11-10T15:05:35.129-07:00Hi, Martha! Sorry to be replying just now, but I&...Hi, Martha! Sorry to be replying just now, but I've had very little access to the internet. At least now I can get on, if I take my computer to a library. What a year!!! Thanks for your kind words ~ hope all is well with you and George!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80992343468669215812016-10-24T05:07:40.562-06:002016-10-24T05:07:40.562-06:00This is a beautiful post, Louise. So much love and...This is a beautiful post, Louise. So much love and sentimentality in it. Looking forward to more!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77076478098491859082016-10-23T08:40:52.729-06:002016-10-23T08:40:52.729-06:00Hi, Jim! Somehow I missed your comment and Kezzie...Hi, Jim! Somehow I missed your comment and Kezzie's yesterday ~ too much to do! LOL Like get a story off that I had written for a writing contest! One step at a time, I'll get through today! Terry is sick with a cold, and I'm fighting a lower version, so tomorrow could be interesting. Never a dull moment. <br /><br />I've only been back to Margaretsville once, and it was so much smaller than I remembered. It was an amazing place to live as a eight and nine year olds. Roy and I were convinced we were going to find pirate treasure and dinosaur bones. We were all over the shore,wharf, woods, and fields. We never found gold coins or other booty, but we did drag home the head and bones of a cow's skeleton that we had found in the woods. Mom had to explain to us that it was not a dinosaur. No problem! We made necklaces out of some of the teeth and small bones and pretended that we were Indians. You gotta love kids ~ That's why I became a third grade teacher instead of a high school teacher!<br /><br />Have a great week with Ron and Sophie. Terry may have a possibility lined up today! Sending you hugs!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72343410815204103862016-10-23T08:29:24.958-06:002016-10-23T08:29:24.958-06:00Thanks you, Kezzie! I know that I am very fortuna...Thanks you, Kezzie! I know that I am very fortunate. We were destined to be a close family because of the way our parents and our previous generations had acted, but I think our experiences in the north made us even closer. Have a great week! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45907346894681972262016-10-22T15:07:39.796-06:002016-10-22T15:07:39.796-06:00Hi Susan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this. ...Hi Susan! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this. Terry and I are down with colds, and trying to turn around for another adventure starting Monday. Argh! Hope you are doing well. Sending love and hugs!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-9269391588092395852016-10-22T15:06:11.512-06:002016-10-22T15:06:11.512-06:00Thanks, Sheena-kay! This is a rewarding process f...Thanks, Sheena-kay! This is a rewarding process for me to go through, and I'm glad when someone appreciates my post! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-11150075934419067912016-10-22T15:04:51.880-06:002016-10-22T15:04:51.880-06:00Hi, Janie! My grandmother's home in Smith'...Hi, Janie! My grandmother's home in Smith's Cove was just torn down in June. My sister Bertie and her husband are building a new, up-to-code home in it's place. My old school is now a firehouse for the community. As for Lansdowne House, I have never been back, although I hope to return sometime soon. Actually the whole community has moved several miles up the peninsula and away from it's original site. There have been a lot of changes and challenges for the village. Hope all is well with you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-33242916016413885912016-10-21T22:25:33.806-06:002016-10-21T22:25:33.806-06:00Family really is the best . . . and your mom's...Family really is the best . . . and your mom's letter, your written observations, and the wonderful photos show that love!! Reading your blog tonight was a wonderful way to end my day. Thanks!Susan Fiscushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279879923605437646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-68669489673465586302016-10-21T20:46:31.343-06:002016-10-21T20:46:31.343-06:00Beautiful letter, lovely memories. Thanks again fo...Beautiful letter, lovely memories. Thanks again for sharing these moments with us.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48559379659105342122016-10-21T19:45:14.352-06:002016-10-21T19:45:14.352-06:00Are the schoolhouse and the home you lived in stil...Are the schoolhouse and the home you lived in still standing? Have you ever returned? <br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-16855953651865552492016-10-21T17:04:40.321-06:002016-10-21T17:04:40.321-06:00Louise, you have gotten us there! Let the adventur...Louise, you have gotten us there! Let the adventures begin!<br />How wonderful that you mother had so much assistance from family. It is almost like it was the only obvious thing to do......to help get you all up north safely. What beautiful memories indeed.<br />I love that family photo of you kids in Margaretsville. You really look 'in your element' with baby Bertie.<br />I had a student from Margaretsville for two years at Nictaux School outside Middleton back in 1974-76.<br />Good luck in your house 'search'.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-51616812032849381482016-10-21T16:25:22.923-06:002016-10-21T16:25:22.923-06:00Your closeknit family is really wonderful and to h...Your closeknit family is really wonderful and to hear of the support of the extended family is really touching.xxKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-19690675490319989332016-10-21T15:25:49.052-06:002016-10-21T15:25:49.052-06:00Bertie has never been afraid to tackle anything, a...Bertie has never been afraid to tackle anything, and by sheer determination and grit she outdistances her other siblings in surprising ways. She's still running all over the place! Have a great weekend, Pat!!!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91491310367277262242016-10-21T10:28:44.673-06:002016-10-21T10:28:44.673-06:00Family sure helps out, especially the good ones an...Family sure helps out, especially the good ones and get us to where we need to go. Lol quite the climber indeed, must have thought he was a cat.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71562509278749338812016-10-21T08:54:12.739-06:002016-10-21T08:54:12.739-06:00Hi, Debra! Gretchen was a huge hit ~ Certainly th...Hi, Debra! Gretchen was a huge hit ~ Certainly the Indians had never seen anything like her! Our big worry was the Indian dogs, because they would have happily eaten her! Have a great weekend with Your Rare One, my friend! Sending you a big hug!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77273795849456651332016-10-21T08:52:13.872-06:002016-10-21T08:52:13.872-06:00My heart aches for all the people who do not have ...My heart aches for all the people who do not have a family or who have family and are not close, Peggy! And we are fortunate to live in countries like the US and Canada where we can be free to pursue our passions and spend fun times together. I am very distressed over what has been happening in the Middle East and especially in Syria. I see the anguished faces on tv, and I wonder, "Why do I have it so easy and others so hard?" They are no different from me; we share a common humanity. And they love their families as I love my mine. It's a mystery, I'll never grasp. I hope you and Don have a lovely weekend! Sending you hugs and love!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-90633220031430885962016-10-21T08:41:32.685-06:002016-10-21T08:41:32.685-06:00Hi, Alex! I suspect Bertie had a little help gett...Hi, Alex! I suspect Bertie had a little help getting up there, LOL! But it was quite a challenge keeping her safe up north. She could get loose and head for the bush or lake in a heartbeat. She was definitely watched by the Indian dogs who considered her a tasty-looking morsel. Have a great weekend! Hopefully I'll finish polishing off my entry by Sunday night. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-4217246569825561152016-10-21T08:31:34.003-06:002016-10-21T08:31:34.003-06:00Thank you, dear Linda! I'm going to have a bu...Thank you, dear Linda! I'm going to have a busy weekend guaranteed! You can always tell how in or out of control my life is by whether I'm making my blogging rounds or not! I've been blessed with a wonderful and loving family, both on my side and on Terry's. I am forever grateful and never take my good fortune for granted. Have a wonderful weekend too, my special Montreal friend! Sending you lots of hugs and love!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-23595799714283807632016-10-21T08:21:32.862-06:002016-10-21T08:21:32.862-06:00Thanks, Jean! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And t...Thanks, Jean! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thank you also for your latest email and helpful comments on my fantasy story. I really appreciate it, but haven't replied yet because we've been busy with appointments and getting ready to head out. I think I'm going to sleep for two days when we get to Vegas. You're the best! Love and hugs to you and Hugh!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48979612429228782972016-10-21T07:02:23.093-06:002016-10-21T07:02:23.093-06:00The adventure begins! I bet that dachshund was a b...The adventure begins! I bet that dachshund was a big hit up north!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91225303217708259382016-10-21T06:49:55.974-06:002016-10-21T06:49:55.974-06:00Oh Louise, I look at that wonderful recent picture...Oh Louise, I look at that wonderful recent picture of you and your siblings and I am so happy for you that you have always had your family. There are so many people who do not have that family love to depend on. Your mother's account of the trip shows how important relationships are and how people could count on others to help them out. I hope that in this modern age we do not lose that sense of kindness. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-90754165070339850792016-10-21T05:58:39.447-06:002016-10-21T05:58:39.447-06:00Bertie was a good climber as well.
Your mother had...Bertie was a good climber as well.<br />Your mother had a lot of help, which she certainly needed with that many kids.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-23261124713110663022016-10-21T05:32:43.833-06:002016-10-21T05:32:43.833-06:00What a nice post, Louise! Great memories to cheri...What a nice post, Louise! Great memories to cherish, beautiful photos, and I love the recent one of yourself and your family! I hope you have a great weekend, my cherished friend. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-8867322282649605692016-10-21T02:11:33.932-06:002016-10-21T02:11:33.932-06:00Love today's post. Wonderful memories of those...Love today's post. Wonderful memories of those days together.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.com