tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post4209413528323549697..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Don't Say That!Margueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-85703274899710338062013-03-19T22:11:15.310-03:002013-03-19T22:11:15.310-03:00Oh crap, what a difference a day can make. At leas...Oh crap, what a difference a day can make. At least this time of year you know it won't last long:)Sensible Gardeninghttp://sensiblegardening.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-42797380081077117022013-03-19T01:10:30.158-03:002013-03-19T01:10:30.158-03:00Oh no and the first day of spring is in a couple o...Oh no and the first day of spring is in a couple of days.:) Although The calendar never gets it right were I live either :)Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-55148178648854470182013-03-18T22:32:37.204-03:002013-03-18T22:32:37.204-03:00Snow and ice here, too, which is really odd. So gl...Snow and ice here, too, which is really odd. So glad your cat is okay. It seems like whenever I think, "Hey I have a bit of extra cash!" something breaks or a dog gets sick. Such is life! Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-5817413596150908162013-03-18T21:28:29.525-03:002013-03-18T21:28:29.525-03:00It was a lovely day thanks! Despite the cold we s...It was a lovely day thanks! Despite the cold we still managed to get in a hike. Can't let winter blues set in :)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-92018773839495633772013-03-18T21:27:29.309-03:002013-03-18T21:27:29.309-03:00Had it stayed cold and snowy I think might have be...Had it stayed cold and snowy I think might have been able to handle it but it was that sudden high in temperatures that suckered me in. My body suddenly went - no spring now! I'm done with March.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-32983415045630912782013-03-18T21:26:09.742-03:002013-03-18T21:26:09.742-03:00ah Michelle, that cat has everyone fooled. He alw...ah Michelle, that cat has everyone fooled. He always looks so sad and slightly dopey looking (where the name came from actually) but he's probably the happiest cat I've ever met. Life as a part-time housecat is suiting him just perfectly.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-9075467159955624602013-03-18T21:22:33.667-03:002013-03-18T21:22:33.667-03:00One more storm on the way Jean (we're due Wedn...One more storm on the way Jean (we're due Wednesday) and that should be it for the season. At least that's what 'THEY' tell me around here :)) This time I'm listening to the advice.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-16346226733236317842013-03-18T21:21:06.757-03:002013-03-18T21:21:06.757-03:00I feel that pain. We went from +10 to -10. Minus...I feel that pain. We went from +10 to -10. Minus ten has never felt so cold. I really wasn't ready for that.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-88024711878188746222013-03-18T21:19:23.221-03:002013-03-18T21:19:23.221-03:00You're so right Lannie, it is only March. I n...You're so right Lannie, it is only March. I need to keep that in mind too. It's just that break of sunny warm weather got me thinking winter was over.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-25032626361778501282013-03-18T21:13:14.589-03:002013-03-18T21:13:14.589-03:00Jane, it was indeed wonderful to walk and be able ...Jane, it was indeed wonderful to walk and be able to 'see' the garden again after so many months. I suddenly felt very energized.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-13011827386478871892013-03-18T13:34:48.018-03:002013-03-18T13:34:48.018-03:00It snowed a lot in Ky yesterday too - insanity! I ...It snowed a lot in Ky yesterday too - insanity! I hope you had a great St. Patrick's Day! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-1791560013592162212013-03-18T10:55:52.845-03:002013-03-18T10:55:52.845-03:00Snow is so depressing at the end of March, isn'...Snow is so depressing at the end of March, isn't it? We have snow and freezing rain forecast for today. Glad Funnyface is okay and on the mend.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-41469508951213119332013-03-17T22:59:23.511-03:002013-03-17T22:59:23.511-03:00Interesting...we currently have snow and it is exp...Interesting...we currently have snow and it is expected to continue into tomorrow....a St. Patrick's Day storm. :) I hope your little one gets better soon. Such a sweet photo with him looking a little sad.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-37490936657832774662013-03-17T22:12:05.379-03:002013-03-17T22:12:05.379-03:00When I was growing up, my mother always talked abo...When I was growing up, my mother always talked about the great St. Patrick's Day blizzard of her childhood. We didn't get snow today, but it's coming tomorrow. Let's hope this is winter's last blast and then we can get on to spring. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-77237267120595104892013-03-17T21:15:55.465-03:002013-03-17T21:15:55.465-03:00Well, you have plenty of company in the weather de...Well, you have plenty of company in the weather department. Our low temp this week is supposed to be -9 C.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-11410341824035058362013-03-17T20:59:42.490-03:002013-03-17T20:59:42.490-03:00Hello there Marguerite: Lucky you to get one walk ...Hello there Marguerite: Lucky you to get one walk around your garden..mine is still buried deep in snow and more coming this week..our in-laws on the island told us they got more snow and Frank "doesn't want to talk about it!..twice this week we had more snow and next week we are getting more..I have to keep reminding myself, it's still only March and It has snowed here in May..thank heavens for gardening magazines! I get a lot of joy now too from granddaughter Claire who was here today..Keep warm, keep your gardening dreams alive..Lannie p.s. glad your cat is okay..Lannie Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214106033694399257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-80533827578868280772013-03-17T19:59:46.933-03:002013-03-17T19:59:46.933-03:00nope .. don't think, as yet, there's anyth...nope .. don't think, as yet, there's anything we can do about the weather .. how wonderfull, though, it must have been to have a walkabout your garden after so many months of not being able to .. although i love gardening in british columbia, i think how different it is to garden, say, on the east coast .. or the prairies .. or england .. but i think wherever we are, it's so pleasurable to walkabout our garden .. dreaming of what's to come .. jane ..https://www.blogger.com/profile/15642217952016222634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-47373896504062196482013-03-17T18:37:39.400-03:002013-03-17T18:37:39.400-03:00That was it Janet, I walked around thinking about ...That was it Janet, I walked around thinking about extending some of the garden area around the garage, clearing away dead perennials. I had that moment of 'okay I'm ready to GO!'. Now I'm stuck back indoors again. Fickle indeed.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-47333833993312382032013-03-17T18:35:01.203-03:002013-03-17T18:35:01.203-03:00We were lucky Frances. Although it's never ea...We were lucky Frances. Although it's never easy going to the vet (especially with a semi-feral cat) the damage was fairly clean and the remedy not too expensive. Now if I could just get the weather to cooperate.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-65139935488098199592013-03-17T18:31:37.481-03:002013-03-17T18:31:37.481-03:00Joy, I'm thinking more and more about colourfu...Joy, I'm thinking more and more about colourful trees and shrubs to add some pizazz to the native groupings I have planted. I've always liked smokebush but your Golden Spirit really sounds interesting. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-55010917658000430252013-03-17T18:29:43.390-03:002013-03-17T18:29:43.390-03:00At least one more hit of snow before we're out...At least one more hit of snow before we're out of the woods I believe. They're predicting some ugly weather later this week. I'll have to learn to be patient.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-30649278436091592652013-03-17T18:28:43.171-03:002013-03-17T18:28:43.171-03:00I agree, that cat has the biggest paws I have ever...I agree, that cat has the biggest paws I have ever seen. When he's happy he spreads his toes out and flexes them - although there are only 5. They're just so big you think there should be more. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-42522520677142145182013-03-17T18:27:23.484-03:002013-03-17T18:27:23.484-03:00Happy St. Paddy's to you too Brenda!Happy St. Paddy's to you too Brenda!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-30112521678485247102013-03-17T18:26:51.439-03:002013-03-17T18:26:51.439-03:00Apparently the St. Patrick's day storm is a fr...Apparently the St. Patrick's day storm is a frequent occurrence here. Just when you think you're out of the woods there's that one last storm that gets you. Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-5328949338892055952013-03-17T18:25:30.920-03:002013-03-17T18:25:30.920-03:00Donna, I desperately want spring too. While I did...Donna, I desperately want spring too. While I didn't mind winter I got a taste of spring this week and I want it back! This teeter tottering up and down the thermometer just isn't for me.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.com