tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post482646275455609990..comments2024-03-28T14:57:19.428+00:00Comments on And Then We All Had Tea: The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .Marie Raynerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-6245560872987846922020-02-19T12:58:54.146+00:002020-02-19T12:58:54.146+00:00Thanks Pam! It is hard not knowing what it wrong! ...Thanks Pam! It is hard not knowing what it wrong! Pussy willows are the true harbinger of spring along with the North American Robin. Here it is the bumble bee! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-67585411766368715402020-02-19T12:57:39.574+00:002020-02-19T12:57:39.574+00:00Thanks Barb! It is an unusual tree for sure. Tha...Thanks Barb! It is an unusual tree for sure. Thank goodness Mitzie is all back to normal now. Whew! I hate it when she is ill.! You must be so proud of Taylor. Your family will be receiving so many blessings from this sacrifice! I hope you enjoyed your lunch out with your friend! Love and hugs, oxoxMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-85691624306118115432020-02-19T12:55:05.593+00:002020-02-19T12:55:05.593+00:00I thought I had replied to this but instead I just...I thought I had replied to this but instead I just added a brand new comment! (See below!) Sorry Elaine! xoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-8094833863944502302020-02-19T12:28:32.523+00:002020-02-19T12:28:32.523+00:00Hi, Marie! Somehow, I'm slow to catching up, a...Hi, Marie! Somehow, I'm slow to catching up, again... But better late than never--LOL! I'll try not to apologize! ;) Oh, my... Hope Mitize is feeling better soon, that it's nothing serious! How CUTE is that beehive tea cosy--wow! I sometimes miss painting and doing paper art, but I'm OK with it now... less to organize. Yarn is my main gig now...One thing makes life easier. ;) Hope you're having a good week, my friends... LOVE YOU LOTS! ((LOVE & BIG HUGS)) Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-85884853382909118882020-02-18T18:22:13.969+00:002020-02-18T18:22:13.969+00:00Glad to see your baby is feeling better. I hate i...Glad to see your baby is feeling better. I hate it when they cannot tell us what is wrong. I used to have a pussy willow tree and got excited every spring when the pussy returned.. A true harbinger of spring.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-71319662573530966102020-02-18T16:40:07.260+00:002020-02-18T16:40:07.260+00:00Hi Marie~
Wow, what a gorgeous photo of your tree...Hi Marie~<br /><br />Wow, what a gorgeous photo of your tree, you should frame it, seriously! <br /><br />We used to cut Pussy Willows, we had a Pussy Willow tree right outside of our back door when I was growing up. They remind me of Spring, which is not making an appearance here!<br /><br />I love the idea of a junk journal or art journal, I even have the book that I want to start it in...now I need to find the motivation. I love the bees on this one!<br /><br />Poor Mitzie, I hope she is feeling better, lots of love for her today :0( <br /><br />Your book sounds interesting! I promised myself that I would read more, but I haven't done it...maybe after we get Taylor off to New Zealand!<br /><br />Hope your Tuesday is a good one. I am off to have lunch with a friend that I haven't had lunch with for 20 years! <br /><br />Love you sweet friend! XOXO<br /><br />Hugs and Love,<br />Barb<br /><br />Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158897469583069249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-13985831319136978452020-02-18T14:49:24.750+00:002020-02-18T14:49:24.750+00:00My father's mother made a beautiful one. It wa...My father's mother made a beautiful one. It was left to my sister. Mom had it for years and years. Love and hugs to you. xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-46158197627139604932020-02-18T14:48:32.580+00:002020-02-18T14:48:32.580+00:00I never thought of using branches in floral arrang...I never thought of using branches in floral arrangments. This is HUGE it is easily 25 feet tall now. Snow snow go away! You must be thinking that by now! You will soon be elbows deep in your garden Monique. Harvesting garlic, and all sorts. Mitzie is feeling much better now thanks! I hate it when she is not well! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-28225854937250516502020-02-18T14:46:34.047+00:002020-02-18T14:46:34.047+00:00Thanks Raquel. All of those names seem suitable! ...Thanks Raquel. All of those names seem suitable! I hate to think of a tortured tree, but it is pretty creepy looking without its leaves! xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-12398030692565688822020-02-18T14:07:52.158+00:002020-02-18T14:07:52.158+00:00Crazy quilts are a work of art, aren't they? M...Crazy quilts are a work of art, aren't they? My husband's grandma was a master at this, though being they are not washable, we passed on keeping any ourselves. Lots of lovely ideas here as you always do...thank you!<br />Elizabeth xoxoElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529409389057290042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-28618643682916632542020-02-18T13:21:24.250+00:002020-02-18T13:21:24.250+00:00Yes..I was going to say Curly Willow..I have never...Yes..I was going to say Curly Willow..I have never ever seen such a large one..oh the branches are gorgeous in floral arrangements.I tried growing one from a cutting maybe 15 yrs ago..a gift from a QC friend..to no avail.<br />It's snowing again here too..unusual ..sooo much..we did have this much a few yrs ago..I am always taking pics..so I can see looking back:)<br />Lots of cute things..hope M feels better..La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-84520412082532486082020-02-18T11:46:42.213+00:002020-02-18T11:46:42.213+00:00I believe your tree is a corkscrew willow, also kn...I believe your tree is a corkscrew willow, also known as a tortured willow or curly willow. Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926021350441597268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-41176110185750582092020-02-18T10:59:33.363+00:002020-02-18T10:59:33.363+00:00Hi Elaine! Good morning! You seem to get more sno...Hi Elaine! Good morning! You seem to get more snow near the end of Winter these days in Canada than at the beginning! I know they have had Green Christmas's several years in a row now! That is the one thing I don't miss about Canada, the snow and having to clear off, shovel out and get around in it! I hope you are able to get out and have a lovely time with your friends today! My friend Tina, I think that must be who you are asking about is back driving now. There are a few on-going problems, but overall she is doing very well! Thank you so much for asking! Love and hugs, xoxoMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-29512688593640173432020-02-18T10:30:04.370+00:002020-02-18T10:30:04.370+00:00Good morning, Marie. I've always loved pussy ...Good morning, Marie. I've always loved pussy willows. One day I hope to have a pretty gray cat and I would call her Willow. It's still dark here. It snowed overnight and is, in fact, still snowing. I'm supposed to have coffee with three friends this morning. The little bakery and cafe we chose is a 1/2 hour drive away so we shall see what the weather is like in a few hours. At this age and stage of my life I'd rather not be out in bad weather. I'm sure we could reschedule although when one of us works 2 days a week and one has a standing obligation on a third day that just leaves us Tuesday or Wednesday to choose from. I'm drinking Ovaltine and eating a toasted bagel with peanut butter. That should due me till we decide if our outing is a go. Well, off to have my bath. It won't be quite as pretty as the one pictured but it will be lovely and warm on a cold, wintery day in mid-February. Take gentle care. How is your friend that was ill? Better, I hope. Hugs, ElaineElaine in Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019377474247631541noreply@blogger.com