tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post2405701847263320161..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: Bones, Bells, Basil, and a BabyFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-8482340831899460042022-12-16T20:25:28.838-07:002022-12-16T20:25:28.838-07:00Hi, Rain! I just found your comment in my spam ri...Hi, Rain! I just found your comment in my spam right now. I've checked my spam several times, but it just showed up now. Blogger gives me fits quite regularly ~ lol! I'm glad that you, Jack, and Raven enjoyed the art. I thought the dog that Carpaccio painted looked so alive, so real. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by classic painted masterpieces, and I find it easier to connect to the pieces if I see a dog or a cat. I can relate to a sweet little animal so much easier. I loved the baby elephant video and the poor reporter who stoically tried to get through his report and lost it. We all need to laugh more, for sure. Hugs to you, my dear friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-59079362230392919462022-12-11T07:27:01.804-07:002022-12-11T07:27:01.804-07:00Oh gosh Louise, that ABC news clip was hilarious! ...Oh gosh Louise, that ABC news clip was hilarious! So great! The elephant screen shots are gorgeous! I need to watch that live cam! Thank you for showing me that basil, how I wish I had some fresh plants this time of year!! I still have to think about grow lights for the basement! And a BIG thank you for the Italy photos. I have Italy and Vatican City on my bucket list, simply for the art and architecture. I loved reading the history you included too! Jack and Raven and me appreciate the artwork you showed us too! ♥♥♥ I'm late with this comment so I'm sure you are well on your way to being healed!!!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-21892959143216888602022-12-06T22:51:14.973-07:002022-12-06T22:51:14.973-07:00Thanks, Adam! I'm really coming along. I hop...Thanks, Adam! I'm really coming along. I hope you and your wife are having so much fun with your kiddos as Christmas approaches. Take care, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-56387906137616195152022-12-06T22:49:54.272-07:002022-12-06T22:49:54.272-07:00Thanks, Martha! Yes, my rib was very painful, but...Thanks, Martha! Yes, my rib was very painful, but it has improved a lot in the past few days. I'm thrilled to hear that you and George are going after your dream of traveling to Italy. Italy is a wonderful place; it doesn't matter where you go there, it's fabulous from top to bottom. I am longing to go back. Terry remarked years ago when he had training in Rome for his immigration job that I should have been born an Italian ~ lol! Lots of hugs to you. I'm so glad your my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13499789266325809102022-12-06T22:40:28.366-07:002022-12-06T22:40:28.366-07:00Thanks, Jeanie! My rib has improved a lot this we...Thanks, Jeanie! My rib has improved a lot this week, and I am so happy. I hope you get to see Venice someday. It is magical. I'll have to check out Donna Leon's books. Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-27106670691430633362022-12-06T22:33:34.366-07:002022-12-06T22:33:34.366-07:00Thanks, Jeff! I've really been improving in t...Thanks, Jeff! I've really been improving in the past few days. Korea sound like an amazing place. I'll be by to catch up. Good to see you, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-10922820484548273992022-12-06T11:29:07.219-07:002022-12-06T11:29:07.219-07:00Sorry to hear about your rib, I hope you feel bett...Sorry to hear about your rib, I hope you feel better Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13110933360762050252022-12-06T07:27:45.795-07:002022-12-06T07:27:45.795-07:00Oh, Florence, Louise! Definitely on my radar. Alon...Oh, Florence, Louise! Definitely on my radar. Along with Venice and Rome and... Italy is our top destination to visit in the near future, and my hubby and I (fingers crossed) would like to fulfill that dream within the next couple of years. I cannot tell you how eager I am to go there. Our plan is to do some traveling to favourite places while we're still strong and healthy. We've already decided on some places in Europe. And I'm really sorry to hear about your broken rib! OUCH How painful. I hope you are feeling MUCH better. Lots of hugs, dear friend!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470947568183528236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-6913941430670575062022-12-05T07:34:12.123-07:002022-12-05T07:34:12.123-07:00I'm so sorry about your broken rib. I've d...I'm so sorry about your broken rib. I've done that before and know how painful it can be. I've never been to Venice but I love Donna Leon's books and seeing your beautiful photos brings some of the scenes to life. What a grand visit you had!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-25482793095790462082022-12-04T20:13:19.393-07:002022-12-04T20:13:19.393-07:00I hope you're feeling better. You know, I have...I hope you're feeling better. You know, I have never been to Southern Europe, but I love bells. Korea has a culture of bells--hug bronze ones that instead of rolling when they ring are stationary and struck with a log about the size of a telephone pole. Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-44332977899653766412022-12-04T17:36:04.546-07:002022-12-04T17:36:04.546-07:00Thanks for your kind comment, Elizabeth! Yes, tak...Thanks for your kind comment, Elizabeth! Yes, taking a breath was hard at the beginning, and I had to breathe as deeply as I could to stave off pneumonia. Now I'm doing much, much better. I do love visiting Tembe via the Web Cam. I've learned a lot about African animals. Have a great week!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-42839170220834773842022-12-04T10:39:31.168-07:002022-12-04T10:39:31.168-07:00What an amazing post. I don't seem to make it...What an amazing post. I don't seem to make it here except wen you post to FFO. I feel bad, because you are so well educated and seem to educate ME, too. <br /><br />First, I am sorry to read you have had a broken rib. I suspect even breathing was difficult in the beginning. I sincerely hope you are on the mend.<br /><br />Reading about all those different bells was intriguing. I loved how you shared so many from your various trips. So enjoyable. <br /><br />I also enjoyed the faces in the web cam. What a great way to share faces, dear.<br /><br />Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-55908584645725432332022-12-03T21:49:59.160-07:002022-12-03T21:49:59.160-07:00Hi, Tom! For some reason I'm having a difficu...Hi, Tom! For some reason I'm having a difficult time posting comments on your blog. I have had a fun time going through your pictures and enjoying your political cartoons. I don't know why Google commenting is giving me fits tonight!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-14386797965214907752022-12-03T10:40:29.261-07:002022-12-03T10:40:29.261-07:00Thanks, Carola! I hope I never break a rib again....Thanks, Carola! I hope I never break a rib again. I feel sorry for people who have heart surgery, and I understand why they are often given teddybears to hug. <br /><br />I'm glad that you enjoyed my post. I miss bells too. I lived in an isolated village in Newfoundland once, and the church bell often rang summoning people for church, meetings, and even news. It was really interesting to live in the outport before the arrival of the telephone. Once it came, the bells didn't ring nearly as often.<br /><br />Sometimes when you go to Tembe's WebCam there's nothing happening. Other times lots of animals are there. You can go backwards through the feed and see things that happened in other parts of the day or night. I've had fun observing how the animals, especially the elephants, transform the local landscape. I really want to go to Tembe!<br /><br />Have a great weekend! Hugs to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-30002798188228961472022-12-03T08:59:26.248-07:002022-12-03T08:59:26.248-07:00Thanks, Andrea! I've always wanted to know th...Thanks, Andrea! I've always wanted to know the names of things. I think it started with birds. There were avid birders in my family ~ not so much going out on bird walks and hikes, but watching them in the yard and gardens. My parents and their extended families would call each other up and discuss the kinds of birds in their years and their antics (like the drunk and squabbling grackles eating the fermented cherries at the top of the cherry tree in my Grandmother MacDonald's side yard). They were just as curious and engaged with plants and flowers. One of my earlier words surely was robin. <br /><br />Most places when I take a picture, I will also take a picture of any information I can find. So if I take a photo of a Carpaccio painting, I'll take one of its descriptive label. Otherwise I'd have a lot of unidentifiable paintings. Then, when I get home, I can always track down more information online, especially if I'm using the image in a post. <br /><br />Learning is a passion of mine, and I spend a lot of time in rabbit holes. My siblings are all the same, especially my brother Roy. We can pass hours on FaceTime yakking about the weirdest things. We're as bad as the grackles, because I'll have a glass of wine and he a bottle of beer, and we'll squabble over who is right or argue opposite positions. It's great fun!<br /><br />Thanks for your kind and uplifting comment. Hugs to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-70933895503165901872022-12-03T08:48:46.702-07:002022-12-03T08:48:46.702-07:00Ouch! A broken rib is painful and I'm glad tha...Ouch! A broken rib is painful and I'm glad that you are feeling better now. This is a beautiful post - I've never been to Venice, but spent a week in Firenze and loved this city. Aren't the bells amazing? Ringing bells is one sound I truly miss here. I will check out the live camera, thank you for sharing it.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-3686302927082515392022-12-03T08:31:46.970-07:002022-12-03T08:31:46.970-07:00Thanks, Gillena! I am so happy to be back. It wa...Thanks, Gillena! I am so happy to be back. It was maddening not to be able to work on my computer. Happy December to you, and hugs too!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-57112855699250383742022-12-03T08:30:04.605-07:002022-12-03T08:30:04.605-07:00Thanks, Erica! I do hope you get to Venice; it is...Thanks, Erica! I do hope you get to Venice; it is a magical city, and I've barely scratched the surface. Hugs and a Happy December to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-14500149362606260342022-12-03T08:27:06.064-07:002022-12-03T08:27:06.064-07:00Thanks, Christine! I enjoyed putting together the...Thanks, Christine! I enjoyed putting together the themes. Have a happy and restful weekend! Hugs to you.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-85136186920924172922022-12-03T08:25:13.578-07:002022-12-03T08:25:13.578-07:00HaHa! I love your sense of humor, Tom! We live i...HaHa! I love your sense of humor, Tom! We live in a fascinating world with so much to learn and to explore. Have a great weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-43732377007165440032022-12-03T07:56:50.411-07:002022-12-03T07:56:50.411-07:00Beautiful, beautiful and more beautiful ... you ar...Beautiful, beautiful and more beautiful ... you are so well traveled Louise and how you remember the details of your travels is beyond me. I love the elephant pictures captured in the night and you finale was perfect ... nice to end on a smile (I should say Laugh!). Sorry about your broken rib. I know that is a very painful injury. Glad you are on the mend.<br /><br />Andrea @ From the SolAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-36785847940453059092022-12-03T02:42:13.388-07:002022-12-03T02:42:13.388-07:00Sorry to hear of your injury. Glad you are back at...Sorry to hear of your injury. Glad you are back at your computer.<br />Much💜loveGillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830061733849775594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47374640740280857342022-12-02T20:39:19.670-07:002022-12-02T20:39:19.670-07:00Good night all! Thanks for all your welcome comm...Good night all! Thanks for all your welcome comments! I'll be back tomorrow morning to continue visiting your posts! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71699495420601762052022-12-02T20:36:54.878-07:002022-12-02T20:36:54.878-07:00Hi, Valerie! I've spent an enjoyable time cat...Hi, Valerie! I've spent an enjoyable time catching up on your posts. I didn't want to miss one. I am humbled by how you consistently visit and leave uplifting comments! I left a comment on each of your posts that I missed. Please, please don't feel that you must respond to them! It's always a joy to see your art. Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-66976356115730657342022-12-02T19:02:01.486-07:002022-12-02T19:02:01.486-07:00Sorry to hear about the rib, but glad it's on ...Sorry to hear about the rib, but glad it's on the improve. One day I will get to Venice, but I have been to Firenze. I really enjoyed reading about the bells. And that is a great webcam. I am going to check it out. Happy December to you. hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.com