October 19, 2010

A Ray of Sunshine


Miz Jenny of
I'm Having A Thought Here is a ray of sunshine, just as I knew she would be! We were lucky enough to have her as a visitor to our cottage yesterday, and we had great fun chatting and laughing. I despise having my picture taken these days, let along flung across the internet. But in the spirit of friendship, I will relent on this isolated occasion and share this image of us together on the porch, standing under the Grey Havens sign.

Jenny-&-me

It’s really funny how much you already know someone after you have been blog buddies. And the neat thing about finally meeting face-to-face is that you can finally have a running dialogue! Let me tell you, Miz Jenny is a talker and has more energy than the famous bunny that sells batteries! I know that she was delighted to meet Mr. Jim, and get to see many of his gorgeous photographs. In addition to fulfilling her writing goals, she is aching to upgrade to a digital SLR and get more serious about her photography. She is doing some amazing work with her little Coolpix and has a photographer’s eye. So we hope that she is able to do that soon! We promised her that we would take her out on a photo expedition the next time she came to town, and we would teach her some photography tricks. She also gave me a present: a lovely framed picture of a precious scene that she discovered in the magical city of Savanna, Georgia. I quickly added it to a collection of treasures in my home office. 

I’m sure that she will tell all about her visit in an upcoming post and share some photos that she took here around our craftsman-style cottage. I am so glad that I found her blog earlier this year and am sure lucky to her friend!

I wished I had felt better, but her visit really lifted my spirits. I have been battling bronchitis for over a week now. It is really not a good time to be sick, since we are going out of the country in the very near future and will be staying in a tiny town. My doctor prescribed more medicine for me so that I can have a fighting chance in whipping the cooties into submission by the end of the week. If you say some prayers for me to get well soon, you’ll be rewarded with polar bear pictures later! How’s that for a good trade, LOL?

17 comments:

  1. You have my prayers, dear friend, and all good wishes that you'll soon feel right as rain! Don't want you to miss a moment of the magical polar bear experience! As usual, I'm hopping from foot to foot in anticipation of all your great photos! Have a wonderful time and thanks again for your hospitality, generosity, kindness, and encouragement!

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  2. So glad you two had a great time. I've been battling that horrible cough too, but when Jenny visits it just lifts your spirits.

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  3. So nice to see the lady behind the beautiful photographs. I think a trade of polar bears for prayers is a great exchange, I'll gladly send some prayers your way. So glad you had a nice visit

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  4. What a wonderful visit from your blog friend! Isn't it great to finally meet and spend time together? Take care of yourself and get well.
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. LOVE the photo of you both!! You're Lovely! I also hate putting my photo up on the blog but if you can so will I... soon...soon....Hahaaaa...
    And Marty didn't fall Totally in love with Miz Jenn did he??? Little traitor!!Lololll
    GET Better!! Sending lots of healing vibes and prayers your way sweetie!!!
    Hughugs

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  6. Hi Donna!! Great photo! So glad you had a good time and hope you feel better soon! I hope we get to meet someday--we really don't live that far away from each other. LOL

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  7. I have been missing you on the forum and so sorry to hear you have been ill Donna . I hope the meds will help before your trip starts. ((take care!))
    Isn't it wonderful meeting friends and getting better aquainted! I will look forward to seeing those polar bears..have a good trip!

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  8. It's always great to catch up with friends, even ones you haven't actually met! I'm sure it was loads of fun :) and I LOVE you're sign and pumpkins above your door! soo cute :)

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  9. Oh, I do hope you get completely well before your next trip. Can't wait to see the polar bears!

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  10. Awwww, I'm so glad you had a nice time but hope you're feeling better SOON!!! ((hugs))

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  11. Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your friend. Feel better soon and have a wonderful trip! It's nice to be able to put that sweet smile along with your wonderful pictures!

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  12. hope you are feeling better donna!!! i know how special meeting a blogging friend is....i got to meet two of mine last october....and it was amazing!!! it IS just like you know them....before you meet them!!! loved it!
    hugs,
    kimberly

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  13. I'm praying that you're feeling great soon Miz Donna. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your picture!!

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  14. Yup, can do...pray for the cooties into submission.Now off to read about you. You don't tell too much about yourself so this should be good. I'm rubbing my hands in glee... Oh, and I love your picture! You haven't changed much since you were a wee'un.

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  15. Oh Everyone seems to be getting ill with this horrid bug!I do hope you are fighting fit again soon....Meeting blog bUddies is the best!

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  16. So nice to see You, the person who takes all the wonderful pictures! How awesome to meet one of your blogging friends.
    I had a dream last week that I snuck in your house and used your camera and computer equipment to make some awesome pics and then you caught me sneaking around! lol Crazy huh!?! In reality, I know it would be wonderful to meet you and learn from you about photography!

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