tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post4348516789034762952..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: A Very Late Thank-you NoteRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-73617876626060346672011-07-16T07:03:16.089-05:002011-07-16T07:03:16.089-05:00Such a relief! I bet she'll not be keen to wan...Such a relief! I bet she'll not be keen to wander anywhere for a while.<br /><br />And what fab clogs!Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-77402784400344573702011-07-14T13:49:50.708-05:002011-07-14T13:49:50.708-05:00Hi Rose, love the clogs, and am so happy for you t...Hi Rose, love the clogs, and am so happy for you that Sophie came home safely. <br /><br />I can't see facebook taking over from blogging, though I am certainly one of those struggling to post more than once a week currently, and certainly struggling to stay up-to-date with reading and commenting on other people's blogs. For me, a mix of how busy the gardening is at this time of year, particularly with being new to the veggie growing, and being ill so still very low on energy. I still love it though, and am determined to keep going. I learn so much, and enjoy the interactions too much. Stunning coneflower pic by the way!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-89597930677584525562011-07-11T15:02:12.381-05:002011-07-11T15:02:12.381-05:00I let my two cats out in the fenced backyard with ...I let my two cats out in the fenced backyard with me every morning. They are pretty good about staying inside the fence, but once in a while a gate is left open or something is just too interesting on the other side of the fence...and one gets out. Many times I have combed the woods beyond our property calling a cat's name and shaking the Pounce container...fighting back the tears that come from the thought of never seeing them again. Luckily, they have always found me...I am so glad you found your beloved Sophie!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-33599542039880839102011-07-11T07:41:17.121-05:002011-07-11T07:41:17.121-05:00Rosey, I agree--I keep finding new blogs that I li...Rosey, I agree--I keep finding new blogs that I like or new visitors here that I like to visit back, so that makes it even harder to keep up.<br /><br />Linda, You're right; I'm having trouble keeping up with weeding and watering right now.<br /><br />Jennifer, In the fall I'm glad that Sophie is scared of loud noises because there are often hunters nearby, but this was a scary time for me. I'm finding it hard to post more than once a week.<br /><br />Racquel, I think maybe Sophie has learned a lesson--she doesn't go far from my side since that time. I feel as if I've made so many friends here that if someone doesn't post for awhile, I begin to worry about them.<br /><br />Sue, It's hard to keep up this time of year; it's much more important and fun to actually be out in the garden! Facebook is fine for connecting with some people, but it's very limited. And some of my Facebook friends and family could care less about my garden:)<br /><br />Shady, It certainly is a busy time of year. Blogging has been even harder for me lately because my computer is acting up, and sometimes I can't leave comments either.<br /><br />Sherry, If I don't get started outside very early in the morning, I don't get anything done either. It's going to be a scorcher today!<br /><br />Sissy, That is too funny--we haven't resorted to recording games yet:) I should just watch the last two innings, because I know the Cubs will find a way to lose then:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10316471754180697752011-07-10T18:28:00.579-05:002011-07-10T18:28:00.579-05:00I have been thinking about this post and forgot to...I have been thinking about this post and forgot to add that I, too, have wasted waaaayyy too many evenings with these Cubs. We DVR the day games and sit together and watch them at night. What a waste of time, this year, you are so right about that!Sissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714196104526604635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-51670876236902581672011-07-09T22:49:03.469-05:002011-07-09T22:49:03.469-05:00Dear Rose,
I have changed my schedule a bit becaus...Dear Rose,<br />I have changed my schedule a bit because of the heat too. I garden in the morning and retreat to the ac in the afternoons.<br />So good to see your cone flowers....the butterflies and bees do love them.<br />Glad to know Sophie is ok.....scary to think what could have happened.<br />Extra hot here.....<br />Summertime...and the living is hot and humid.<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10920931455436751042011-07-09T13:43:37.371-05:002011-07-09T13:43:37.371-05:00Hi Rose, This is my third try to leave a comment. ...Hi Rose, This is my third try to leave a comment. I think perhaps things might be slowing down - due to the season? I know MY life has been topsy turvy since April! I actually was outdoors for about 5 hours this morning - the longest I've had all season!!<br /><br />Have a wonderful summer. :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-53970393199378363812011-07-08T21:34:32.337-05:002011-07-08T21:34:32.337-05:00Oh, dear, poor Sophie! I'm glad she's bac...Oh, dear, poor Sophie! I'm glad she's back.<br /><br />You won some nice things from bloggers. I have been posting 1 to 3 times a week, but am a bit behind in reading. I always am, though, because there are so many I try to check in on. <br /><br />I joined Facebook about a year ago, when a former student asked me to so I could see her photos. I had been checking my home page daily up until spring. Now, I check it once a week or so. I haven't updated my status for awhile, either.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-42875495595824720952011-07-08T14:49:14.963-05:002011-07-08T14:49:14.963-05:00So sorry to hear about poor Sophie going missing, ...So sorry to hear about poor Sophie going missing, I didn't know. I'm glad you found her safe & sound although a bit spooked. Poor thing, my little dog Spaz is the same way and we were glad when the holiday weekend was over. I'm hoping that the summer time of vacations has been the cause of lack of blogging. Like you I enjoy reading other blogs and laughing or crying with my blogging friends. We've been very blessed to be part of a wonderful community of generous people. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8873396922044131472011-07-08T10:14:30.602-05:002011-07-08T10:14:30.602-05:00I am so happy that there was a happy ending to Sop...I am so happy that there was a happy ending to Sophie's disappearance. My dogs absolutely hate fireworks too.<br />As to the issue of less frequent posts, I find that I just can't keep up with posting and visiting other blogs. I am only posting a few times a week now.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-36814012584634208782011-07-07T21:23:50.106-05:002011-07-07T21:23:50.106-05:00What a relief it must be having Sophie back Rose! ...What a relief it must be having Sophie back Rose! <br /><br />It seems like blogging always slows down some in the summer. We're all too busy gardening to write about it I guess!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-68979919157145472542011-07-07T21:16:20.562-05:002011-07-07T21:16:20.562-05:00Guilty as charge. I blog far less frequently that ...Guilty as charge. I blog far less frequently that I used to. And I comment less too. There are just so many great blogs to learn from, not just gardening, but crafting, cooking and friends blogs are well. <br />Thanks for commenting on my blog. <br />Glad your Fourth turned out okay and you didn't have a mishap turn into a tragedy.Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-50934164540420060472011-07-07T20:45:09.446-05:002011-07-07T20:45:09.446-05:00Rose, I agree--it's hard to justify sitting at...Rose, I agree--it's hard to justify sitting at a computer when the garden beckons this time of year.<br /><br />Sweetbay, Facebook can be fun, especially for connecting with faraway family and friends, but it just isn't the same as blogging.<br /><br />Laurrie, I got on Facebook only to stay in touch with my daughter when she moved away. I agree it's not nearly as satisfactory as blogging. I wouldn't get to enjoy all your humor there!<br /><br />Lisa, I was beside myself when Sophie was lost, as you can imagine. Since that night, she won't even go outside after dark!<br /><br />Cyndy, I'm glad your doggie story had a happy ending, too! I kept praying that Sophie had found a kind human who would return her the next day. I hope the teenager has learned how to start fires correctly:)<br /><br />Dee, Two and a half weeks! What a miracle he returned to you. I'm sure you were overjoyed to see him again. I understand the blogging slowdown--I try to keep up, but it's not always easy.<br /><br />Suburbia, I know you must be very busy. Do you have a new job as well? I'm glad to know so many feel as I do about blogging versus Facebook.<br /><br />Jen, You are very wise. This is the time to enjoy the garden; we can always write about it later. Oh yes, Sophie has captured a big chunk of my heart:)<br /><br />Maggie, Yes, I miss some of the people who never post anymore. I hope they're just too busy and not that something is wrong. These shoes are great--I ought to wear them out of the garden!:)<br /><br />Sissy, Thanks for those sweet words--yes, we all had to catch up on our rest after this episode. My neighbor called me about Sophie before she went to church Sunday morning and said she would pray for her. She must have a direct line to Heaven, because Sophie came home shortly afterwards:)<br /><br />Gail, That is ironic, isn't it:) I like your idea of blogging as going home--I've gotten to know so many friends here. Logistically, going to Seattle doesn't make sense as I'm headed back to Portland two weeks later. But I'm still debating...if there's an airfare sale soon, I may change my mind. Oh, how I want to go, though!<br /><br />Wendy, You're so right--evenings should be enjoyed outside, not sitting at a computer. I'm glad you are enjoying that time, whether alone with your thoughts or with family. Without blogging, though, I wouldn't get to enjoy all your wonderful, creative posts!<br /><br />To all---a nice gentle rain is falling as I type. No watering needed tonight--hooray!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-55767240200636028602011-07-07T19:57:04.963-05:002011-07-07T19:57:04.963-05:00Hi Rose, I'm so glad you got Sophie back. It&#...Hi Rose, I'm so glad you got Sophie back. It's scary when your pet goes missing. I lost my cat this winter, but fortunately found him again too.<br /><br />Love those clogs! I'll have to check out that link. They really are pretty. <br /><br />I use purple basil in salads and tomato sauce. Just love it.<br /><br />I don't think FB will ever replace blogging. They are both so different. I too love blogging. It's more artful, creative, and you do whatever you want with it. It's your own space. No annoying ads to clutter up your sidebar.<br /><br />Summer's here and that's my reason for not blogging. I usually blog in the evenings and now that our days are so long, I love to be outside in the evenings, walking, watering the garden, or out with family. I'm still not quite ready to welcome friends back into my life yet. That will take some more time, but I do enjoy my family.<br />Sending hugs your way and happy gardening!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52697581581181543102011-07-07T19:32:04.581-05:002011-07-07T19:32:04.581-05:00Wonderful news about Sophie~Ironic that I read it ...Wonderful news about Sophie~Ironic that I read it on Facebook first! I do think that Facebook/Twitter are keeping bloggers busy these days. But, blogger is like going home to many of us. Once the summer slows down we'll all be back visiting and posting. xogail ps I keep looking at the Seattle list hoping your name will show up!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-26504593325171187792011-07-07T18:33:38.359-05:002011-07-07T18:33:38.359-05:00Oh you poor kids! Sophie and you, Rose! those days...Oh you poor kids! Sophie and you, Rose! those days without her and she was running frantic to get away from the noise and scary fireworks! I am glad you have your Sophie again! I will betcha she slept long and hard, after a good meal. <br />I just love your blog!Sissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714196104526604635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-13247766294279949782011-07-07T16:50:24.939-05:002011-07-07T16:50:24.939-05:00You are right.
It does seem as though Blogland has...You are right.<br />It does seem as though Blogland has gone very quiet. Many of my friends seem to have dropped out of Blogland altogether, which is a great pity.<br /><br />Your garden is looking as lovely as ever and those shoes are great!<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-54990518100420976242011-07-07T16:13:54.404-05:002011-07-07T16:13:54.404-05:00It seems that blogging always slows down in the su...It seems that blogging always slows down in the summer, and picks up again in the late summer. For gardeners this growing time is short, and very precious. Most of us spend it wisely, and meagerly, a dip into a blog post here, and a dive into the garden there.<br /><br />Bloggers will migrate back as soon as the weather cools again. Love your blog, and I am so glad that you got Sophie back safe and sound. They take up so much of our hearts for such small creatures.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-46311048612456968012011-07-07T14:40:50.665-05:002011-07-07T14:40:50.665-05:00Fab shoes!
I have not blogged much since we moved...Fab shoes!<br /><br />I have not blogged much since we moved house, not for a wish of wanting to but lack of time alone. I should be grateful not to be alone I guess but sometimes I need the peace to write! I miss not writing, and always love catching up with my bloggy friends. I too hope Facebook does not replace this place.<br /><br />SxSuburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-78518462384555869682011-07-07T07:33:15.440-05:002011-07-07T07:33:15.440-05:00That last one really got me. We lost our Lab, Tap,...That last one really got me. We lost our Lab, Tap, for two and a half weeks, but finally found him at a neighbor's house. I was so grateful. I'm glad you found your Sophie.<br /><br />Blogging has slowed down. It's okay. With the writing jobs, I can't get by as often, but I love reading blogs and try very hard to keep up with everyone.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-77796062846502205812011-07-07T06:55:01.093-05:002011-07-07T06:55:01.093-05:00So glad there was a happy ending with Sophie! We h...So glad there was a happy ending with Sophie! We had a similar episode with a dog who went missing in the CT winter for 2 nights after a teenager filled the house with smoke by making a fire without opening the damper. It seemed like a miracle when the animal control officer brought her home late on the third night. Coneflower season is the best, as is your photo!Cyndyhttp://gardeningasylum.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10692498291027564792011-07-07T06:02:46.531-05:002011-07-07T06:02:46.531-05:00I like blogs better than FB too as Laurrie said th...I like blogs better than FB too as Laurrie said the more descriptive writing and pictures are so much fun. FB has its use but for gardens, well, I like a more hands on approach. I haven't blogged as much though due to being outside more. Busy time of year.<br /><br />Poor Sophie. I have always thought that Luna would flee like that too. She hates loud noise. I am glad Sophie found her way back.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-75519977884586840512011-07-06T23:21:41.524-05:002011-07-06T23:21:41.524-05:00I started blogging a year ago because facebook was...I started blogging a year ago because facebook was so limiting, and so unsatisfactory. I love the pictures and narrative and personal observations that I read on blogs. The shorter anecdotal stuff on facebook is just not the same at all. I can't imagine going back to it for my online garden fix! <br /><br />I'm glad the big happy wet dog got back ok!Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-29663198071227534132011-07-06T23:05:32.085-05:002011-07-06T23:05:32.085-05:00So glad you got Sophie back! I've noticed less...So glad you got Sophie back! I've noticed less comments and posts too. I'm not surprised since blogging takes quite a bit of effort, but I hope Facebook doesn't take over. Not enough substance there in comparison to blogging.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-64972596717818690602011-07-06T20:32:24.654-05:002011-07-06T20:32:24.654-05:00I'm so glad to hear that Sophie is safe! How s...I'm so glad to hear that Sophie is safe! How scary! And you're right about the slow-down in blogging...I'm one of the guilty ones! I've tried to rectify that by making time for some postings. But it's hard when the choice with precious free time is either be gardening or be writing about gardening!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.com