tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post8616617129614461910..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: Not getting awayGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-24560939400651003122010-06-18T10:21:36.894+01:002010-06-18T10:21:36.894+01:00I'm sorry you missed out on your holiday but s...I'm sorry you missed out on your holiday but so glad you didn't meet the mad gunman. Your bike, it seems is psychic!<br /><br />Thank goodness for new washing machines and home grown veg!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-21728771834799285742010-06-17T13:45:14.926+01:002010-06-17T13:45:14.926+01:00My parents lived in that area for thirty years so ...My parents lived in that area for thirty years so I know it well. A real shock.<br />Don't forget to take the Bowness ferry across Lake Windermere when you return. A fantastic road on the other side and a giant forest.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467630407914812378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-13519623324629489752010-06-15T19:53:24.930+01:002010-06-15T19:53:24.930+01:00Looks like you just weren't meant to have that...Looks like you just weren't meant to have that break! You have taken it extremely well methinks!<br /><br />Re the comment about Ginko trees on my blog: Yup! It IS a Ginko, it was grown from seed about ten years ago. I just love the colour and shape of the leaves..... beautiful!menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-19353027882537669582010-06-15T18:02:37.465+01:002010-06-15T18:02:37.465+01:00You're remarkably chipper , despite it all . I...You're remarkably chipper , despite it all . I'm impressed !!<br />And , considering all the "didn't happens" , rightly so .<br />Hope you can have a nice break shortly on your totally re-vamped bike .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-72577616580613678402010-06-14T15:10:45.207+01:002010-06-14T15:10:45.207+01:00Sorry to be commenting late...I was in NY for the ...Sorry to be commenting late...I was in NY for the weekend. So sorry to here of your cancelled vacation. I do love your positive attitude about the whole mess and your garden is coming along nicely. I'm glad you are both safe and tucked into your little cottage...even if it is just to immerse yourself in work again. Keep us posted on your progress!<br />your friend,<br /> JanetJanet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-79100743828681406602010-06-13T12:58:52.828+01:002010-06-13T12:58:52.828+01:00WHAT and ordeal!!! That sounds like some of my va...WHAT and ordeal!!! That sounds like some of my vacations gone wrong. But thankfully you two, and the bike, are all safe and sound. You ACTUALLY napped on the tarmac??? I love your positive outlook on the whole thing, what an adventure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43532416680316048042010-06-13T09:12:55.958+01:002010-06-13T09:12:55.958+01:00Hey Gretel, what a time you had!! Glad you are saf...Hey Gretel, what a time you had!! Glad you are safe and sound back in your 'scruffy, falling down cottage' which sounds comfortable and cosy AND with a new whizz bang washing machine that doesn't leak.<br />Here's to a perfect weekend away where everything goes as planned with no hiccups along the way and may it be sooner rather than laterClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-63969821709228694862010-06-12T19:41:32.593+01:002010-06-12T19:41:32.593+01:00Oh, poor you that is so disappointing but al least...Oh, poor you that is so disappointing but al least you are safe, it could have been so much worse.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-76740448464313839972010-06-12T18:28:33.012+01:002010-06-12T18:28:33.012+01:00It sounds like it just wasn't meant to be. Her...It sounds like it just wasn't meant to be. Here's to the Gods smiling on you a little more favourably next time.jfidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691707855117125800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-42207448694258303822010-06-12T16:56:04.350+01:002010-06-12T16:56:04.350+01:00Good gracious what an adventure ! Not as much fun...Good gracious what an adventure ! Not as much fun as you would like I know. Wishing you a happier adventure next time.<br />(())Francie...The Scented Cottage Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317339284013000879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43563257029793282622010-06-12T13:21:05.611+01:002010-06-12T13:21:05.611+01:00Poor you Gretel - You sound like you need a holida...Poor you Gretel - You sound like you need a holiday!! And what a shame you could'nt fill your whizzy new washing machine with all your post holiday washing!<br /><br />Oh well, better luck next time, hope the bike is fixed ok<br /><br />Amandajustherdingcatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649429826403221379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-5254428558607778732010-06-12T11:33:00.719+01:002010-06-12T11:33:00.719+01:00I'm so sorry you didn't get your holiday. ...I'm so sorry you didn't get your holiday. Glad you're home and safe and at least the new washing machine came and works!<br />The happenngs in the Lake District were truly horrific, I feel so sad for people in the area, it must be distressing and confusing.<br />Let's hope you can get away properly soon.Jeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553005051612551946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-58986723504214227682010-06-12T11:09:30.101+01:002010-06-12T11:09:30.101+01:00I AM GLAD that you're home safely and hope tha...I AM GLAD that you're home safely and hope that you can still have a break of sorts. It's very exciting when the first fruits start to appear and soon you'll be making ratatouille :)Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662236319781194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-13282021997377552010-06-12T04:17:08.608+01:002010-06-12T04:17:08.608+01:00How horrible! Some days really do make you feel li...How horrible! Some days really do make you feel like you're a character in a bad movie. Good that you made it home safely, and hopefully you'll get to the Lake District (or similar energy renewing place) soon.moonandharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384512316571415507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-26845880971373125652010-06-12T00:15:58.688+01:002010-06-12T00:15:58.688+01:00PG, the wise Rossichka has pretty much written wha...PG, the wise Rossichka has pretty much written what I was about to write.<br /><br />The official summer is yet to begin. Enjoy that zucchini (that's what we call them over here) and plan your next getaway.<br /><br />Pretty great to have the bike back in operation! And, of course that you and Andy did get back home.<br /><br />Your washing machine tale sounds much like my recent fridge replacement. <br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-15692090423433534752010-06-11T23:14:53.164+01:002010-06-11T23:14:53.164+01:00What an experience!... Don't you have the feel...What an experience!... Don't you have the feeling that this has happened to someone else? Or the memory of the ill-fated journey is still fresh? "All is well that ends well..." And although the bad luck, you've been actually lucky to get back home safe. Yes, more tired, but safe! I wish you to have a real, happy and sunny holiday very soon!xrossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-62609157308742905072010-06-11T22:44:54.236+01:002010-06-11T22:44:54.236+01:00What a time, so packed full with everything all at...What a time, so packed full with everything all at once (that was so sad what happen there with the gunman, my heart goes out to all the people there)... I really happy that you made it back home okay and I hope you get to go away on a new trip in the very near future.Mari Brown and Colourblobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031663861630821478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-26540760939876201002010-06-11T20:43:01.605+01:002010-06-11T20:43:01.605+01:00Oh my word what a time you've had!Good to know...Oh my word what a time you've had!Good to know your OK. It sounds as though you need to recharge yourself.The Pea Podhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03431266336870053342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-25938533951821410432010-06-11T20:31:10.392+01:002010-06-11T20:31:10.392+01:00I'm sorry about your trip being interrupted. ...I'm sorry about your trip being interrupted. I hope you will have much better luck the next time. Good for you to put a positive spin on things. CarlaSouthern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732279575596442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-16411315037101586412010-06-11T20:19:10.640+01:002010-06-11T20:19:10.640+01:00Well, you didn't have much of a holiday and I ...Well, you didn't have much of a holiday and I think your positive outlook has to be admired, but you did have a lot to 'write home about'!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410318976755292700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-5943443845645070102010-06-11T19:30:32.918+01:002010-06-11T19:30:32.918+01:00No place like home, and I'm glad you made it s...No place like home, and I'm glad you made it safely back. It seems to have been an "I'd stay home if I was you" (Wizard of Oz) weekend - perhaps guardian angels at work. I am sorry you did not get your very well-deserved holiday.<br />I have yet to visit the Lake District, the scene of so many Mary Webb books. I hope you do get your holiday in eventually.Frances Tyrrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300498036210195590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-882025740898735682010-06-11T19:24:44.896+01:002010-06-11T19:24:44.896+01:00Of course - Pollyanna invented Positive Reframing!...Of course - Pollyanna invented Positive Reframing! Do you remember the crutches in the missionary barrel? I was devastated for her when I first read that book.....<br /><br />I hope you are going to get another chance at a holiday some time soon? Sounds like you need it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698451714010736316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-88933053396517691112010-06-11T19:09:21.749+01:002010-06-11T19:09:21.749+01:00Well, I'm glad you both were alright. Such a ...Well, I'm glad you both were alright. Such a horrible happening with the shooting. Hard to imagine in such a bucolic area. Hopefully, you can plan another getaway soon.<br /><br />Congratulations on the new washing machine. Don't tell anyone, but I love doing laundry!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-64900798902024063342010-06-11T19:08:00.736+01:002010-06-11T19:08:00.736+01:00For what it's worth, we're also *very* gla...For what it's worth, we're also *very* glad you weren't victims of a mad gunman. But still hoping you get another go at some much-deserved away time in the near future.Soozcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549632685008663664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-81923405066005847482010-06-11T19:02:02.245+01:002010-06-11T19:02:02.245+01:00Oh dear at least like you say some things good are...Oh dear at least like you say some things good are coming out of the chaos.<br />Love<br />Lyn<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.com