tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post1189007708811228293..comments2024-03-29T14:55:07.789+01:00Comments on From My Mental Library: A Windswept WeekLibrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-91266645619038884332023-02-08T07:50:54.561+01:002023-02-08T07:50:54.561+01:00We were thinking about making a detective novel or...We were thinking about making a detective novel or mystery film of this - The Croissant Case. Who would play O.K., and who would be me in the movie? My choices are Jason Isaacs and Sandra Bullock :-D<br />It is a good idea to make a cake to mark your and your Dad's birthdays.<br />Gorgeous spot? Well, it is a heavily industrialised area, and we have no proper woodland worth mentioning, unlike O.K.'s area where you're in the Black Forest within 20 minutes on foot.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-54496979329758629262023-02-08T07:47:45.636+01:002023-02-08T07:47:45.636+01:00You're absolutely right, Monica!
Yes, when I s...You're absolutely right, Monica!<br />Yes, when I saw that "flare", I zoomed in to make it show up a bit better in the photo.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-38800124857834063802023-02-08T07:47:06.505+01:002023-02-08T07:47:06.505+01:00Thank you, Friko - and the same to you.
In the gar...Thank you, Friko - and the same to you.<br />In the gardens around here, a few large old trees had to be cut down for that reason; any strong wind could have blown them over, and they were too near the houses. I was sad about each and everyone of them. Fortunately, there are still some big trees left.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-58775722930435272422023-02-07T21:26:02.187+01:002023-02-07T21:26:02.187+01:00WHO STOLE MY CROISSANTS???? I do fear that is wha...WHO STOLE MY CROISSANTS???? I do fear that is what I would be saying! Gee, I hope that won't happen to you again!<br />I love that your Mom made your Dad's favorite meal in his honor for his birthday. My Dad's date of birth is in April, just after mine...I think I would like to make a lemon cake in his honor, or a red velvet cake...or a chocolate one...gee, he had a lot of favorites! LOL! Your photos are AMAZING. You do know that you live in a gorgeous spot, right? Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-13306296406658178022023-02-07T18:28:34.130+01:002023-02-07T18:28:34.130+01:00Rather spectacular sunset photos - looks almost li...Rather spectacular sunset photos - looks almost like a fire going on... - Well, I suppose one could argue that it was/is, although VERY far away ;-) .... DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-76138963728111871822023-02-07T13:56:12.501+01:002023-02-07T13:56:12.501+01:00A busy week with a lovely ending. I am glad the fa...A busy week with a lovely ending. I am glad the family is united in their love for your Dad; I am sure it is hard without him but your closeness must surely be of great comfort to all of you. My, you do take long walks but then you are still a spring chicken!<br />My long walks are a thing of the past since I hurt my back several years ago. Gardening is good exercise too.<br /><br />We've had a relatively mild winter with only a couple of weeks of frost so far. Occasionally it gets very blowy and I often wonder if the trees in my garden could come down.<br /><br />Take care and enjoy life. Love to your Mama.<br />Friko (Ursula)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-32204849524790940382023-02-07T08:03:29.154+01:002023-02-07T08:03:29.154+01:00I like ordinary weeks, too, for precisely that rea...I like ordinary weeks, too, for precisely that reason. It's all about the balance, isn't it - being alone v. being with people; having a regular (work) day v. a celebration or other special occasion; going for a hike v. having a quiet day in.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-75910187593066278402023-02-06T18:26:39.621+01:002023-02-06T18:26:39.621+01:00Occasionally it's good to have a more 'mun...Occasionally it's good to have a more 'mundane' week because it makes weeks like the previous week a bit more special. Notwithstanding I like 'ordinary' weeks because I can re-charge my batteries.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-61140301241204041522023-02-06T16:44:30.077+01:002023-02-06T16:44:30.077+01:00Walking to Benningen across the fields means the w...Walking to Benningen across the fields means the wind can blow me about unhindered, but the river is down in the valley, far from where I walk, and the busy road is on the other side of the fields, also too far to be dangerous.<br /><br />What do your parents talk about in your dreams?<br />So far, I have not yet dreamt of my Dad, but I have dreamt of friend R who died only 5 weeks after Dad. In the 13 years that Steve has been gone, I dreamt of him only a handful of times.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-278642500254408982023-02-06T16:41:55.108+01:002023-02-06T16:41:55.108+01:00Ellen, they have been delivering just fine for abo...Ellen, they have been delivering just fine for about two years now, and only recently the bags have been missing twice. We do look around, and we tell them precisely where to leave the delivery when we order. Also, my name and house number is clearly printed on the delivery note. In the order form, you can also tick the option that they ring the bell when they deliver, but as I know it's always around 6:00 in the morning, I don't really want that on a Sunday morning - we rarely wake up before 9:00...<br />That long walk was much appreciated!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-55193184678575581262023-02-06T16:38:48.795+01:002023-02-06T16:38:48.795+01:00It was a sunset - I was on my way home from the of...It was a sunset - I was on my way home from the office (no night shifts in my line of work).Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-9085758849949592822023-02-06T15:58:10.738+01:002023-02-06T15:58:10.738+01:00Permitting February gales to blow you about a bit ...Permitting February gales to blow you about a bit is a danger if you are near traffic or a turbulent river.<br /><br />Gale-force winds in Glasgow come now & then; pedestrian bridges are off-route.<br />Strong men have been swept to their death. Yet it's hard to stay indoors<br />.<br />Aperol Spritz or coffee in market square is my idea of a rest station.<br />Sunshine so bright it can hurt your eyes ! And in treacherous February too.<br /><br />Watching the trailer of the new Spielberg movie reminds me of your skies.<br />John Ford told young Spielberg that Sky Above & Below (reflected in water) is good.<br />You have lovely Above shots, and space to breathe from the castle hill, Aspberg.<br /><br />Shame churches are locked when they could be open for the faithful & lost seekers.<br />Beautiful when your mother made your father's favourite meal, on his 81st birthday.<br />My parents are always talking to me in my dreams, rarely my two brothers.Haggertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03878998597580981583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-90453157766699153892023-02-06T15:53:48.724+01:002023-02-06T15:53:48.724+01:00I am wondering if, because your front door is hard...I am wondering if, because your front door is hard to find - maybe the delivery person is putting your order in front of the wrong door. Do you look around a bit at the nearby doors when you check for your order? I would call the place and ask them to ring your bell so you can get the order when they bring it. Or have them text you a photo so you know the package is there.<br />Glad you got in that nice hike with OK!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949425054295660529.post-47394748588582583192023-02-06T15:31:13.523+01:002023-02-06T15:31:13.523+01:00Beautiful sunrise!Beautiful sunrise!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.com