tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post1811950975991243747..comments2023-04-16T17:53:40.268-04:00Comments on Cottage Days and Journeys: Photo Challenge: PatriotismDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-64903066481377628152008-07-12T13:08:00.000-04:002008-07-12T13:08:00.000-04:00Thank you, Karen! I like to give the stories behin...Thank you, Karen! I like to give the stories behind my pictures because it helps to make the pictures come "alive" and not be static, two-dimensional image. It is all part of sharing memories and some of the joys in life.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-85604052890787415362008-07-12T10:29:00.000-04:002008-07-12T10:29:00.000-04:00Your pictures were so perfect and I enjoyed the st...Your pictures were so perfect and I enjoyed the stories to go with them. You revealed some of who you are in these pictures. Pets are an important part of our lives. Our handicrafts also reflect our values and priorities. Our vacations and trips impact us in might ways. They leave imprints in our lives.Karen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431657757688742128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-911696741138208762008-07-11T22:10:00.000-04:002008-07-11T22:10:00.000-04:00Loved your pictures - your mini-quilt is LOVELY. B...Loved your pictures - your mini-quilt is LOVELY. But my absolute favorite is Buddy. What a look! ha!<BR/>Great photo, really.<BR/><BR/>KariKari (GrannySkywalker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727660918541258744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-56764533906243844622008-07-11T20:49:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:49:00.000-04:00Thank you, Sharon! I hang out and chat with some g...Thank you, Sharon! I hang out and chat with some gals on a primitive artist forum, so the naive stitchery form has rubbed off on me lately. I have done many intricate needlework pieces over the years, so this kind is a nice change of pace. Glad you liked the lighthouse picture too.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-25493262189732648872008-07-11T20:42:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:42:00.000-04:00Thank you, Nita, for your kind words!Thank you, Nita, for your kind words!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-33280579551910430542008-07-11T20:41:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:41:00.000-04:00Love all your photos. The naive stitchery is lovel...Love all your photos. The naive stitchery is lovely - I have done a few pieces and they look gorgeous. The lighthouse photo is stunning.<BR/><BR/>SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224279361456374538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-84960172113270626662008-07-11T20:37:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:37:00.000-04:00I really loved the lighthouse picture..One of my f...I really loved the lighthouse picture..One of my favorite things.<BR/> And the the picture you stitched.<BR/> xoxo nita~Red Tin Heart~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06671156484674719228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-72386174534225024302008-07-11T20:05:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:05:00.000-04:00Thanks, Jeanette! I had fun participating in this...Thanks, Jeanette! I had fun participating in this challenge!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-10530785958517550162008-07-11T19:31:00.000-04:002008-07-11T19:31:00.000-04:00Thanks, Tabitha! These challenges are a lot of fu...Thanks, Tabitha! These challenges are a lot of fun!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-21116401060890600842008-07-11T17:09:00.000-04:002008-07-11T17:09:00.000-04:00Aww cute doggie! Loved your pictures especially th...Aww cute doggie! Loved your pictures especially the lighthouse is gorgeous!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049092763428920061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-40471005799424265972008-07-11T16:47:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:47:00.000-04:00What great photos ~ I love the one of the lighthou...What great photos ~ I love the one of the lighthouse ~ I just love lighthouses!!<BR/>Am so looking forward to the next challenge.<BR/>Love and hugs Tabitha XXXTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674175474109511527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-58744959975510477432008-07-11T16:24:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:24:00.000-04:00Thanks, Jeanne! That lighthouse is so pretty, it'...Thanks, Jeanne! That lighthouse is so pretty, it's hard to take a bad picture of it, LOL!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-59448507491884152102008-07-11T16:17:00.001-04:002008-07-11T16:17:00.001-04:00Beautiful pics and that lighthouse one is just per...Beautiful pics and that lighthouse one is just perfect!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174961248581037426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-74764759408607180172008-07-11T16:17:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:17:00.000-04:00Aawww, thanks Joan! Buddy was like a little kid -...Aawww, thanks Joan! Buddy was like a little kid - with ants in his pants! LOL! My office is Americana decor, so the mini-quilt fits right in. Oh, and you MUST go see our beautiful New England states! Those lighthouses are even better in person, with the blowing wind, sea air, and the sound of crashing waves!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-7091138751104117272008-07-11T16:08:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:08:00.000-04:00Hi Donna,Your sweet Buddy is so cute in that photo...Hi Donna,<BR/><BR/>Your sweet Buddy is so cute in that photo. I can just picture him wanting to get moving. Your mini quilt is so cool. Love it and I love, love your photo of the lighthouse, the blue sky in that photo is just gorgeous and I want to live on the house and look out at the sea. I've never been to the Northeast but it is on my list of things to see. Thanks, I loved your photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-75116919121369598542008-07-11T15:59:00.000-04:002008-07-11T15:59:00.000-04:00Hey, Nonnie! My pooch was definitely trying to te...Hey, Nonnie! My pooch was definitely trying to tell me to "hurry up, Mom"! LOL! You'll have to put Maine on your Bucket List of places to see. The countryside is gorgeous, the food delicious, and the people charming!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-53114717931231619182008-07-11T15:56:00.000-04:002008-07-11T15:56:00.000-04:00Thank you, moma grits! I like to tell the stories...Thank you, moma grits! I like to tell the stories with my pictures, and the one about Buddy is priceless. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Bugs. Our furry friends always stay in our hearts.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-40310045085902662932008-07-11T15:49:00.000-04:002008-07-11T15:49:00.000-04:00Thanks, Joni! IMHO, that is the prettiest lightho...Thanks, Joni! IMHO, that is the prettiest lighthouse I have ever seen and it has a gorgeous setting!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-30300969372991530332008-07-11T15:47:00.000-04:002008-07-11T15:47:00.000-04:00Hey, Kim! Buddy gave very wet doggy kisses, LOL! ...Hey, Kim! Buddy gave very wet doggy kisses, LOL! Glad you liked the lighthouse picture too. We love Maine and have enjoyed many traveling adventures there!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-73162895471096128042008-07-11T12:16:00.000-04:002008-07-11T12:16:00.000-04:00Great photos! My favorite is the lighthouse.:)Great photos! My favorite is the lighthouse.<BR/><BR/>:)Joni https://www.blogger.com/profile/01471677167011145245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-74018244982454370702008-07-11T12:11:00.000-04:002008-07-11T12:11:00.000-04:00I love the dog. You just want to go kiss him. I al...I love the dog. You just want to go kiss him. I also love the LightHouse since I am originally from Maine. We lived along the coast line. Maine has great Light Houses. Thanks for sharing.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KimKim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-81307004893176405002008-07-11T11:17:00.000-04:002008-07-11T11:17:00.000-04:00LOL Love the dog story He looks very impatient in ...LOL Love the dog story He looks very impatient in the photo. My sweetie Bugs passed away a few months ago but she absolutely hated the camera and alway shad an eeeeekkk look on her face in photos.moma gritshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929916272433577547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-82484873543371168582008-07-11T11:10:00.000-04:002008-07-11T11:10:00.000-04:00love all the photos donna....your pooch does seem ...love all the photos donna....your pooch does seem to be saying "are you done yet?" :) and my heart has always wanted to visit maine....wonderful!<BR/>kimberlykimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958903433838099896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-31772229980323240162008-07-11T10:43:00.000-04:002008-07-11T10:43:00.000-04:00Thanks, Donna! That is one of our all-time favori...Thanks, Donna! That is one of our all-time favorite pictures of our Buddy, and I remember his youthful spirit like it was yesterday. We sure do miss him!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-903731628935520762008-07-11T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-11T10:11:00.000-04:00I Love them ALL!! Especially Buddy!!! Awwwwww....W...I Love them ALL!! Especially Buddy!!! Awwwwww....Well DONE!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.com