tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post9114256247774563378..comments2024-03-18T19:47:35.007-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: Stressed to the MaxFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5112326328564561272016-10-04T17:20:12.394-06:002016-10-04T17:20:12.394-06:00Thanks for the kind words about my photo and about...Thanks for the kind words about my photo and about my mom, Martha! You definitely understand how challenging it can be with young children and financial stress. Our parents were amazing people! One thing we both had in abundance was love! I wish all children were so fortunate! Sending you a big hug!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-86304158575892370152016-10-04T10:49:12.574-06:002016-10-04T10:49:12.574-06:00We are having a blast, Barb! I wish the royals wo...We are having a blast, Barb! I wish the royals would sparkle a little royal dust over me, because I am definitely fashion-challenged! They are amazing in their ability to look exactly right all the time! They're warm and gracious and authentic constantly too. I sent Noreen a link to your fall colors posts in case she was missing Breckenridge ~ turns out she had extended her stay! But photos of Breck are lovely anytime, and yours are always beautiful! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-23651004805606401482016-10-04T10:45:28.039-06:002016-10-04T10:45:28.039-06:00Hi, Audrey! Thanks for all the kind things you ha...Hi, Audrey! Thanks for all the kind things you have said in your comment, Audrey! I am well and having a blast in Victoria. Terry and I really enjoy coming here. We've already booked for next year, because there is a lot of competition to get a longterm stay at our hotel. Victoria is a beautiful, laid back city, even though it is the capital of British Columbia. And my hotel room is just 98 paces from the Royal BC Museum which is spectacular! I hope your girls are off to a great start in their new school year! Sending you hugs and love!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-13776758368797421812016-10-04T10:40:07.876-06:002016-10-04T10:40:07.876-06:00Hi, Kay! Sorry for the late response; I'm awa...Hi, Kay! Sorry for the late response; I'm away from home! Thanks for your kind words about my family. I was thrilled with the photo I took! It made standing in line for several hours all worth it! Have a great day, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-68712847228856230222016-10-03T18:24:16.969-06:002016-10-03T18:24:16.969-06:00That is your photo? That is amazing! So much fun t...That is your photo? That is amazing! So much fun to see this lovely young couple in person. My brother and sister-in-law got a glimpse of the royal couple in Montreal (actually very close!) before they had their two children.<br /><br />Oh, your mom. I can imagine how much stress she went through during those years. So many changes, money issues, etc. A lot to worry about when you have a family. My parents dealt with a lot of stress, too, during the early period of their marriage, mostly financial. Times were tough for many.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-82380525441019456592016-10-03T11:31:53.832-06:002016-10-03T11:31:53.832-06:00Louise, how exciting to capture such a great photo...Louise, how exciting to capture such a great photo of the Royals. You were at the right place at the right time. I don't know how they always manage to look so great all the time with the many photos being snapped! You're very lucky that your family wrote letters and that they were saved. What a treasure to read! Youre in a very lovely place this fall - enjoy your trip.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65681351570535956482016-10-02T15:02:09.421-06:002016-10-02T15:02:09.421-06:00Um, yes, Louise, I want to second what Kay said! ...Um, yes, Louise, I want to second what Kay said! Your photo is incredibly good. In fact, I assumed you'd borrowed it from a news source. Ha! And I also looked at your mother and grandmother and thought how stunningly beautiful they both were. And I have no doubt that your parents would be immensely proud of you and your siblings. Proud of you but also proud of themselves! Hope you are well and enjoying a beautiful weekend! XOXOAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-62329074302643487072016-10-02T06:23:32.033-06:002016-10-02T06:23:32.033-06:00OH my, your mother and grandmother, both beautiful...OH my, your mother and grandmother, both beautiful! (See where you get your looks! Not forgetting your handsome Dad, of course.)<br />Now, that first photo that you took...it is OUTSTANDING! It needs to be on a Canadian post card, just saying!!!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-79828150465628907412016-10-01T20:23:48.446-06:002016-10-01T20:23:48.446-06:00Oh Lord, Jim, I wish I lost weight when stressed. ...Oh Lord, Jim, I wish I lost weight when stressed. I'd look like a string bean instead of a porpoise! LOL I saw the royals off today ~ simply couldn't resist the pull of Charlotte and George! Thanks for your kind words about Barb, and Bertie and me! Have a great weekend, my friend! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-19007882190705197042016-10-01T20:20:09.652-06:002016-10-01T20:20:09.652-06:00Hi, Alex! I've been buried in writing my entr...Hi, Alex! I've been buried in writing my entry for the IWSG contest ~ a bit of a challenge since I've never tackled fantasy. I have my first draft done and have made one editing passthrough. I'm in the position of having to add words, after several years of writing concise posts. <br /><br />I surfaced only to go see the royals departing from Victoria. Communications have truly changed. I've already posted color photos taken with my little point and shoot ~ Something we couldn't imagine when my Dad was in the North! Have a great weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52577438103852861032016-10-01T08:15:41.744-06:002016-10-01T08:15:41.744-06:00Having met you and two of your siblings, Louise, I...Having met you and two of your siblings, Louise, I am certain that your parents would be very proud of what you all have accomplished and the fine adults you have become.<br />And yes, your parents' hard work and sacrifice was what you kids needed. You were very fortunate to have had that 'northern experience' and your parents' encouragement to take the chance at that time.<br />Funny how some lose weight with stress and others gain, eh? I lose usually!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-16351175146628288432016-09-30T16:31:49.110-06:002016-09-30T16:31:49.110-06:00What a beautiful compliment to your mother.What a beautiful compliment to your mother.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-6885604316997012382016-09-30T16:30:39.486-06:002016-09-30T16:30:39.486-06:00Thank you. It's been a good day. I don't b...Thank you. It's been a good day. I don't base my blog visits on which bloggers visit me. I go where I like as time allows. I enjoy your blog so much and find the letters fascinating. It seems to me that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are trying to give their children a real family life and avoid putting them on display.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77974722538832335352016-09-30T13:37:36.057-06:002016-09-30T13:37:36.057-06:00How communication has changed.
Funny, when stresse...How communication has changed.<br />Funny, when stressed, your mother lost the weight and gave it to your father.<br />The government slow? That hasn't changed a bit!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-65787752817491065232016-09-30T13:19:19.324-06:002016-09-30T13:19:19.324-06:00Hi, Debra! I was so pleased with that photo ~ Eve...Hi, Debra! I was so pleased with that photo ~ Everything was happening so fast, and I was behind press photographers. I just kept snapping and got that one. I did edit it to get the final photo I wanted.<br /><br />And yes, I do remember telegrams being read at weddings. It was always fun time at the reception. But then Canadian wedding receptions are more fun that American ~ what with the clicking of glasses and the roasting of the bride and groom. Have a great weekend, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71076990768608730802016-09-30T13:13:34.870-06:002016-09-30T13:13:34.870-06:00Love and hugs right back at you, my special Montre...Love and hugs right back at you, my special Montreal friend! I noticed William's hair loss too, but what is one going to do??? At least he's handsomely authentic, and every time I look at him, I see Diana. I have enjoyed his speeches, and he is wonderful with his kiddos. I can't believe that we had the amazing luck of seeing W&K, plus others like the Trudeaus and the Governor General and his wife. Have a lovely weekend ~ sending you hugs and love! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91553755426020563262016-09-30T13:08:12.904-06:002016-09-30T13:08:12.904-06:00Hi, Jean! We've been enjoying the delightful ...Hi, Jean! We've been enjoying the delightful photos of Charlotte and George at the children's party yesterday ~ just darling! My mother was the strongest, bravest person I have ever met. She was an amazing human being. I appreciate that more and more with each passing year. You're probably into Sunday by now! I know the science behind how it all works, but it still delights me to think about how far ahead of us you are! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1287615382946852912016-09-30T12:56:55.830-06:002016-09-30T12:56:55.830-06:00P.S. Do you remember how it used to be a custom fo...P.S. Do you remember how it used to be a custom for people who couldn't attend a wedding to send a telegram of congratulations to the happy couple instead? Then all the telegrams were read out at the reception. It was like a status symbol to receive a happy telegram.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47358076433949371862016-09-30T12:55:42.014-06:002016-09-30T12:55:42.014-06:00What a fabulous photo you took of the royal couple...What a fabulous photo you took of the royal couple! It looks like a professional photo, it is so well framed!<br /><br />I only sent a telegram once in my life and now for the life of me, I can't remember what the circumstances were. Email is much quicker and cheaper now, LOL!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73764146565717341542016-09-30T11:46:37.674-06:002016-09-30T11:46:37.674-06:00Your have a beautiful family, Louise! And I love ...Your have a beautiful family, Louise! And I love how you present your posts and how you end them with a lovely, smiling photo of yourself! As far as Prince William goes, it seems like just yesterday that he had such a beautiful full head of hair and he is losing his hair at a very rapid pace! He still looks handsome, of course, but he is so young to lose his hair like this. :) I have been seeing and hearing a lot about their visit here in Canada and they all look great! Love and hugs to you, my cherished friend.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-27352205475620860882016-09-30T11:10:13.474-06:002016-09-30T11:10:13.474-06:00A most wonderful Royal visit. I have a friend in C...A most wonderful Royal visit. I have a friend in Carcross, and am waiting for more pics from her. Yes, sacrifices, we all make them, but our own parents those years ago made them in huge amounts. What a heartfelt letter, your Mum was so brave too.Have a great weekend, we are already into Saturday down here.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47454427076190926292016-09-30T10:27:34.854-06:002016-09-30T10:27:34.854-06:00Hi JJ! It's lovely to hear from you, especial...Hi JJ! It's lovely to hear from you, especially when I've been so sporadic about visiting my blogging buddies. Thanks for the kind words about my mother and grandmother. I, too, have been enchanted about George and Charlotte, and I'm glad to see them having a bit of normalcy in their lives. Have a happy Friday!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-14485332011414610352016-09-30T10:21:11.129-06:002016-09-30T10:21:11.129-06:00Happy Friday, Pat! At ten years old, I wasn't...Happy Friday, Pat! At ten years old, I wasn't the least bit worried about moving up north. I was so excited about the adventure of going and living there. We were studying about the voyageurs in my class at school, and I was thrilled about seeing history come alive. I guess I haven't changed much ~ I was right there for the royals! LOLFundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-57480509969916322392016-09-30T10:01:57.874-06:002016-09-30T10:01:57.874-06:00Your mother and grandmother were beautiful. What a...Your mother and grandmother were beautiful. What a worrisome and exciting adventure to move to such a strange place. The photo of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is lovely. Yesterday I was enchanted by photographs of little George and Charlotte in love with balloons and bubbles.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-51511926456962089602016-09-30T09:41:25.319-06:002016-09-30T09:41:25.319-06:00Money is always a issue, but the best work on thro...Money is always a issue, but the best work on through. I'd be nervous about moving up north too. But people sure make due when they have to. Nice shot as well, as the whoopee royals wave away lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com