tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post8930084902404319225..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: A Narking SituationFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-18188089196024053182016-06-22T10:25:44.907-06:002016-06-22T10:25:44.907-06:00Thank you, Victoria! My apologies for responding ...Thank you, Victoria! My apologies for responding so late. I've just been unable to get to my computer. I struggled with French in university too. The irony is that now my nieces and nephews on my family's side are quite fluent in it. I think foreign languages should be taught in school from kindergarten on. Thanks for visiting and following! I will be by your blog. I'm slowly catching up, and I hope I never fall behind like this again! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-14042251008930022932016-06-22T10:21:11.438-06:002016-06-22T10:21:11.438-06:00Hi Audrey! I'm sorry for being so behind! I ...Hi Audrey! I'm sorry for being so behind! I will post some photos when I get caught up to that point. Yes, the falsies survived, but my feet were blistered and those heels went into the trash before I flew home! The wedding was awesome, and both Terry and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. I'm glad that you enjoyed my Dad's letter! You are always so positive! Hope all is well with you, Alain, and the girls! Hugs to you!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-29132213263989754632016-06-22T10:18:25.035-06:002016-06-22T10:18:25.035-06:00Thanks, C. Lee! I'm sorry for being hopelessl...Thanks, C. Lee! I'm sorry for being hopelessly behind! With traveling, a special wedding, and catching up after a couple of months away from home and illness, I've been in quite a tailspin. I'm coming out though! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-50197372262670541802016-06-22T10:14:31.190-06:002016-06-22T10:14:31.190-06:00I imagine that misunderstandings over language hav...I imagine that misunderstandings over language have led to more fights and hurt feelings than language. Even communicating in English with young English speakers can be tricky. The wedding was wonderful! I'll have a lot to share if I ever catch up with my tail! LOL Take care, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-87593275125996968472016-06-22T10:12:05.510-06:002016-06-22T10:12:05.510-06:00You are always so kind in your comments, Geo! Tha...You are always so kind in your comments, Geo! Thank you! I hope all is well with you, Norma, and family. I'm still playing catchup in the worst way, but I'll get there! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-20728476956417907082016-06-22T10:10:50.799-06:002016-06-22T10:10:50.799-06:00I guess language expectations bedevil us all! I h...I guess language expectations bedevil us all! I have one niece who is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and who has dabbled in Italian, German, and Arabic.I think it must be amazing to be gifted in languages. I have struggled all my life. Sorry about my late reply! So much has been going on! But I'm beginning to find my rhythm, finally, after getting home! Hope all is well with you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-60643103634703133802016-06-18T08:28:04.970-06:002016-06-18T08:28:04.970-06:00Hi, Peggy! I'm slowly getting caught up on my...Hi, Peggy! I'm slowly getting caught up on my blog and all the household tasks that piled up while we've been gone. The outside of our house is being painted as I write, the final upset of the week! One of the painters has our front door open and is taping it to point. I can't wait to see what the finished job looks. I hope that you and Don are having a nice warm weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-22733349677805421922016-06-18T08:22:07.128-06:002016-06-18T08:22:07.128-06:00Hi, Janie! LOL ~ and you're an editor! I had...Hi, Janie! LOL ~ and you're an editor! I had egg all over my face when I saw what had been published! Oh well, stuff happens. My little third graders would have laughed because I would remind them that authors didn't sit just down and magically, effortlessly produce wonderful writing on the first draft. Have a great summer weekend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-70352563971294480092016-06-18T07:21:56.797-06:002016-06-18T07:21:56.797-06:00Hey, Barb! Thanks for clarifying a few things! I...Hey, Barb! Thanks for clarifying a few things! I can get into more trouble with technology! We're back, and the trip exceeded my expectations! I'm sure looking forward to Nova Scotia and seeing you! Meanwhile normal (?) life is good. Hugs back at you! Looking forward to a physical one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-53432103722724789752016-06-17T08:52:07.790-06:002016-06-17T08:52:07.790-06:00Hi, Linda! I've finally cleaned up the mess I...Hi, Linda! I've finally cleaned up the mess I made when I inadvertently published the first draft of this post. Even when I publish a mixed-up mishmash of a rough draft, you find a way to be positive and supportive. You are a bright and inspiring presence in my life and much valued by me. I hope you have a great weekend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-38638676202909365132016-06-17T08:40:21.358-06:002016-06-17T08:40:21.358-06:00Hi, Debra! My recourse when I learned what I had ...Hi, Debra! My recourse when I learned what I had accidentally published was to unpublish the mess until I could deal with it. Hence the late reply after a lesson well learned! Correcting it prompted a lot of hair-tearing, especially last night when I managed to wipe out hours of work just as I was trying to republish the final draft. So there was lots of teeth-gnashing as I reconstructed it all into the wee hours. Technology and I have a difficult relationship LOL! I hope you and your Rare One have a lovely summer weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71386540460071843432016-06-17T08:31:05.090-06:002016-06-17T08:31:05.090-06:00Geez for sure, Pat! Students are always trying to...Geez for sure, Pat! Students are always trying to figure out the idiosyncrasies of their teachers. I once had our school psychologist ask my students if they could tell when I was angry. I was stunned at the list of tells they created! That was the first time I truly understood how thoroughly they knew me, even as 7-9 year olds. That was one illuminating and valuable staff development experience!<br /><br />Sorry about this late reply! My goal is to channel you and get well ahead in writing posts while I'm home this summer. <br /><br />Have a great weekend! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65035000475433373142016-06-17T08:21:47.623-06:002016-06-17T08:21:47.623-06:00Hi, Sage! Sorry about this late reply, but it'...Hi, Sage! Sorry about this late reply, but it's taken me a while to untangle the mess I created two weeks ago when I accidentally published the first draft of this post. My goal this summer is to get ahead enough in writing my posts that I'm not tempted to edit via iPhone when traveling.<br /><br />Dad used the expression "Cotton-Pickin" a lot. He came from generations of Pratt and MacBeath farmers in Prince Edward Island, so where he picked that up I have no clue.<br /><br />I'm still catching up on the posts of my blogging friends,, but I'll be reading yours very soon! Take care! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-69664236377896400502016-06-17T08:03:09.885-06:002016-06-17T08:03:09.885-06:00Hi, Alex! Sorry about this late reply, but I'...Hi, Alex! Sorry about this late reply, but I've finally sorted out the mess I created when I inadvertently published the rough draft of this two weeks ago. If nothing else challenges me to summon my inner Pat Hatt, this experience will! Oh well, every post presents something new for me to learn! <br /><br />Mr. Foss was the Indian Schools Inspector whose job was to observe and to advise his teachers scattered throughout a large area in remote Northern Ontario.<br /><br />Have a good one!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-22698788622843792962016-06-08T05:52:34.136-06:002016-06-08T05:52:34.136-06:00Language barriers can be comical--in hindsight. B...Language barriers can be comical--in hindsight. But during the event, they can leave you scratching your head, or in my case, in tears. I had huge troubles in French class in college when they taught French IN French. Thanks for sharing this with your followers. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-86525727728364577222016-06-06T10:47:50.531-06:002016-06-06T10:47:50.531-06:00HI Louise! I hope you enjoyed the wedding! You&#...HI Louise! I hope you enjoyed the wedding! You'll need to post a picture for us of you in your high heels and first pair of falsies! Did they survive the night? I've never worn any but would love to try because my natural ones are pale and not very thick. Haha! Loved this letter and the language confusion! XOXO!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58300971656337995822016-06-06T10:02:05.451-06:002016-06-06T10:02:05.451-06:00He was quite a chronicler. I'm in awe of the ...He was quite a chronicler. I'm in awe of the $15 Harris Tweed coat. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-81383813442861945952016-06-04T12:24:44.686-06:002016-06-04T12:24:44.686-06:00It's all 'in the words' alright! Good ...It's all 'in the words' alright! Good thing they all laughed over the misunderstanding.<br />Enjoy the wedding.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-44459786224717576822016-06-04T00:45:33.037-06:002016-06-04T00:45:33.037-06:00More of these letters I read, the more I appreciat...More of these letters I read, the more I appreciate your father's patience, fortitude, compassion and understanding. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-21763243234444368382016-06-03T20:36:06.334-06:002016-06-03T20:36:06.334-06:00I had exactly the same situation with our Japanese...I had exactly the same situation with our Japanese student, and we soon realised that what I thought was the right answer, was right for her, and so wrong for what I expected as a reply. We did have some laughs over it all, I can imagine your Dad doing the same, but with a classroom of students too.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-69178215141584364852016-06-03T15:10:37.575-06:002016-06-03T15:10:37.575-06:00It's hard enough to get your point across when...It's hard enough to get your point across when you both speak the same language. When teaching I experienced this a lot of times. But for your dad there was great confusion. I'm glad he discovered the problem and that he had a sense of humor about it. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-69320041434137698532016-06-03T14:35:34.239-06:002016-06-03T14:35:34.239-06:00Oooooh, yes, it's not done. I'd probably a...Oooooh, yes, it's not done. I'd probably answer the same way.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-41833005666353712402016-06-03T12:37:53.993-06:002016-06-03T12:37:53.993-06:00Hi, Everyone! Sorry about the scrambles in today&...Hi, Everyone! Sorry about the scrambles in today's post. This was supposed to be next week's, and it wasn't finished. I was trying to do things via my iPhone and got into trouble. I managed to delete part of today's real post and forgot next week's was a draft. I'll be home in a few days and will sort this all out. Meanwhile it's off to a special wedding in Baltimore tonight. I don't know which is harder ~ trying to negotiate in really high heels or going without glasses and peering through my first false eyelashes ever!! Always new adventures in life!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-30035045756926229472016-06-03T10:40:20.997-06:002016-06-03T10:40:20.997-06:00Hi Fundy, a few scramble's in the Post. I kno...Hi Fundy, a few scramble's in the Post. I know you are away so I'll just Comment "Mr. Foss" was the school superintendant. The rooms he was checking were classrooms - Dad"s and Uno's classrooms. Hugs your sister Barb<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72302327379370326412016-06-03T07:21:53.796-06:002016-06-03T07:21:53.796-06:00I can see your father's personality shining in...I can see your father's personality shining in his letters and I really love this! Hope you are doing well, Louise. Love and hugs to you, my cherished friend. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.com