tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post5457366450352369790..comments2024-03-28T03:25:19.736-07:00Comments on Boulderneigh: Paved with good intentionsMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-65755356868972614132016-03-03T21:14:37.432-08:002016-03-03T21:14:37.432-08:00Thanks for your kind words, Lisa. Spokane is far e...Thanks for your kind words, Lisa. Spokane is far enough away (400 miles) with everyone's busy lives that we don't see my dad but about once a year. I hope and pray that my son will come out a decent, hard-working man on the other side of this. In the meantime, years may fly but days crawl!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-23438410888375983582016-03-03T21:12:03.411-08:002016-03-03T21:12:03.411-08:00Thanks, Fiona. All worked out in the end, although...Thanks, Fiona. All worked out in the end, although I don't think luck had anything to do with it! ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-53670134098589743992016-03-03T09:42:15.528-08:002016-03-03T09:42:15.528-08:00Oh goodness . . . my math . . . I meant dad in 199...Oh goodness . . . my math . . . I meant dad in 1993 & mom in 1994 . . . sigh! Lisa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325602859641802032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-83487672958984241182016-03-03T09:31:00.725-08:002016-03-03T09:31:00.725-08:00Michelle, your sunrise pics are always such a trea...Michelle, your sunrise pics are always such a treat. I'm located on a hill (in Mtn. Park), but surrounded by trees, so I miss the sunrises. Thanks for sharing yours!<br /><br />How wonderful to have your dad living so close by. I lost my dad in 2003 at age 67 & mom in 2004 at age 68. As I am now 60 myself, I realize how short their senior years really were. That husband of yours . . . bless his heart . . . what a loving thing to do for you!<br /><br />I sure wish there was something I could say to add to the encouragement of others who have also passed through the teen phase. I do believe, without a doubt, that we have it easier raising a teenage son rather than a teenage daughter! I remember when my son was going through his brief, short-lived, tumultuous teen phase; it seemed like my friends with daughters had it worse! Now 36, my son shows so much empathy whenever we discuss his period of teen angst. I know those days will be here for you sooner than you think!<br /><br />Warm Regards, Lisa in Lake Oswego <br /> Lisa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325602859641802032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-14970309523417039442016-03-01T13:55:10.221-08:002016-03-01T13:55:10.221-08:00Good Luck in ALL things!Good Luck in ALL things!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-85247993160292798742016-02-29T22:47:52.834-08:002016-02-29T22:47:52.834-08:00That would have done me in, Mary Ann!That would have done me in, Mary Ann!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-57671093967364253542016-02-29T22:47:39.450-08:002016-02-29T22:47:39.450-08:00It HAS been a lovely visit, Lorie, thanks.It HAS been a lovely visit, Lorie, thanks.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-8487352610504524302016-02-29T22:47:02.897-08:002016-02-29T22:47:02.897-08:00Oh yes, Susan, there are always blessings. ;-)Oh yes, Susan, there are always blessings. ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-87627621053802555492016-02-29T22:46:42.457-08:002016-02-29T22:46:42.457-08:00Thanks so much for your visit, Pondside! I hope yo...Thanks so much for your visit, Pondside! I hope you'll come again, and I'll have to visit Pondside!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-54219956792259095032016-02-29T22:46:09.475-08:002016-02-29T22:46:09.475-08:00That reminds me of a sketch Mark Lowry does on his...That reminds me of a sketch Mark Lowry does on his favorite Bible text: "And it came to pass...." It doesn't come to STAY! haMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-21146690343435918292016-02-29T22:45:15.600-08:002016-02-29T22:45:15.600-08:00Knowing that other parents have survived this (and...Knowing that other parents have survived this (and didn't find it easy, either) helps keep me going, Shane, so thanks for your comments!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-46093538088605295162016-02-29T22:43:35.830-08:002016-02-29T22:43:35.830-08:00Thanks, Claire! It's life – ups and downs. ;-)...Thanks, Claire! It's life – ups and downs. ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-19293821800500794522016-02-29T22:39:10.573-08:002016-02-29T22:39:10.573-08:00I am definitely in the "no surprises" ca...I am definitely in the "no surprises" camp, Mama Pea, but it has all worked out for the best.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-64283763140586621832016-02-29T22:38:35.228-08:002016-02-29T22:38:35.228-08:00Yes, it was; it has been a very special time with ...Yes, it was; it has been a very special time with my dad. ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-816694102713186842016-02-29T22:37:21.431-08:002016-02-29T22:37:21.431-08:00Yes, I do, Theresa! But it has gotten better with ...Yes, I do, Theresa! But it has gotten better with Grandpa here, and we did have a good show.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-42912364505421089512016-02-29T14:51:40.275-08:002016-02-29T14:51:40.275-08:00I had two, 18 months apart. It was a hard time for...I had two, 18 months apart. It was a hard time for me, alone. <br />I hope the dressage test went well! Mary Ann https://www.blogger.com/profile/08136211832739830031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-85285655703945999262016-02-29T09:53:40.913-08:002016-02-29T09:53:40.913-08:00It was a thoughtful idea about your dad. He's...It was a thoughtful idea about your dad. He's not a visitor, but family. Doesn't matter that you had red, puffy eyes or if everything wasn't in order. He's your dad, and these visits are gems that you need to be thankful for. I would give just about anything to be able to hug, and talk with my dad again. As for Brian - let the beatings begin!! :)<br />C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-63678437886443420562016-02-29T07:20:49.770-08:002016-02-29T07:20:49.770-08:00Look at that lovely grass! At least there are som...Look at that lovely grass! At least there are some lovely aspects to your world (notwithstanding teenagers and burn piles). Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-44950274295156287452016-02-28T12:06:26.223-08:002016-02-28T12:06:26.223-08:00I love the coats on your sheep!
Visiting via Shane...I love the coats on your sheep!<br />Visiting via Shanes Roses, Lace and Brocante. Lovely to find your blog.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-43657157380705278842016-02-28T07:20:54.785-08:002016-02-28T07:20:54.785-08:00Some days just fall to pieces no matter what you d...Some days just fall to pieces no matter what you do. I read something on Facebook just recently that might be helpful.<br /><br />When life is going great enjoy every moment, because it won't last forever.<br />When life is going bad just keep marching through it, because it won't last forever. <br /><br />Hang in there.<br />ElaineRetired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-19699444068866396492016-02-27T23:27:11.998-08:002016-02-27T23:27:11.998-08:00I've been through the teenage son phase too - ...I've been through the teenage son phase too - they can certainly stretch ones patience><br />I know exactly how you felt about the door bell ringing at that moment!<br />Your girls are well looked after, love their waterproof coats!<br />Years ago I made aprons for dairy farmers and thought of making calf covers too - but when I did my market research the farmer's philosophy was if they can't survive without a coat they weren't worth keeping?><>?!<br />Hang in there Michelle!<br />You will be glad your father came - good for Rick!<br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-44590126186699760862016-02-27T16:53:32.388-08:002016-02-27T16:53:32.388-08:00So lovely to see all that green grass and those ha...So lovely to see all that green grass and those happy sheep. Sorry to see that work going on next to your property. :( Wishing you well for that upcoming show! Claire MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603169881463831299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-15543577131607479022016-02-27T07:19:30.939-08:002016-02-27T07:19:30.939-08:00It was a sweet idea of Rick's, but it would no...It was a sweet idea of Rick's, but it would not have gone over so well with me. I have never liked surprises and, lucky for him, my husband knows it! :o)<br /><br />As for the teenager, I think Theresa has the right idea. ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-19859654083963721422016-02-27T05:43:11.479-08:002016-02-27T05:43:11.479-08:00Aw, that was sweet and you know it ;-). Have a gr...Aw, that was sweet and you know it ;-). Have a great weekend!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-49694839442138878872016-02-27T04:09:09.466-08:002016-02-27T04:09:09.466-08:00Don't you wish you could just kind of crate th...Don't you wish you could just kind of crate those teenagers until such time you can send them off to college? :-)<br />Have a good time and a great show Michelle. Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.com