tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post7566362312746343024..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Surviving ~ thankfullyFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-44555504620557965562017-10-07T09:38:19.850-04:002017-10-07T09:38:19.850-04:00How alarming to find a rattlesnake in your garden!...How alarming to find a rattlesnake in your garden! We don't have any snakes at all here. There are small garter snakes in less populated areas but none here in town. The sight of any snake in my garden would cause alarm. Of course, because we don't have snakes, the rat population in this region is one of the highest in the country. <br /><br />You and all of the folks near the hurricanes have been in my prayers and I'm so relieved that you're okay.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-19762966941929288142017-09-26T06:44:00.973-04:002017-09-26T06:44:00.973-04:00HUGS BHUGS BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-34365259890632999182017-09-25T18:35:21.384-04:002017-09-25T18:35:21.384-04:00Me again ! :) I just had a thought...you could pro...Me again ! :) I just had a thought...you could probably order food supplies from Amazon or Walmart to arrive within two days ( if you have Amazon Prime ...not sure how the Walmart thing works but you could check it out :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-17812118013862335452017-09-25T18:32:44.192-04:002017-09-25T18:32:44.192-04:00oh my that snake!! So scary!
I can see where yo...oh my that snake!! So scary! <br /><br /> I can see where you are thankful for what you have right now ( versus others ) but once the major news sites stop covering what is going on you are our news ( about the store supplies etc. ) <br /><br />I hope that it gets easier very soon for you and all of you Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-167572415286988932017-09-25T11:59:16.372-04:002017-09-25T11:59:16.372-04:00Oh my that snake must have been such a frightening...Oh my that snake must have been such a frightening surprise! Reading your past posts, you have been through such a difficult time. Glad to hear your home came through pretty well, hope things are improving in your area and you can get out and about soon.CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-6649145853710067022017-09-24T19:45:57.557-04:002017-09-24T19:45:57.557-04:00Oh Rainey...SO thankful you came through the hurri...Oh Rainey...SO thankful you came through the hurricane well and in one piece. Thankful also you were able to deal successfully with that snake...Praise God! Giving thanks you've got food, air conditioning, clean water...all reasons to celebrate. God bless you greatly! love and prayers, S.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-14759466843416125872017-09-24T12:43:31.104-04:002017-09-24T12:43:31.104-04:00Your sweet Kathleen rose and a rattle snake, what ...Your sweet Kathleen rose and a rattle snake, what a contrast. I can imagine how after surviving the hurricane winds and rain you could feel exhausted emotionally. I recall how I felt after the big earthquake we had here in 1989, frightening events.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20429873605801469992017-09-23T16:41:10.161-04:002017-09-23T16:41:10.161-04:00Dear Lorraine, I guess many of you there must feel...Dear Lorraine, I guess many of you there must feel fragile right now, your life has been turned upside down. And it must be so much worse for those who live alone. It breaks my heart that you can't find the most basic groceries yet. We tend to think that this shouldn't be happening in our country. Please do continue to pace yourself as you work and definitely be on the lookout for more of those baby rattlesnakes because I can't help wondering if he was alone. <br /><br />Take care, Lorraine, you are precious to so many of us,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-6222798005772310302017-09-23T16:31:39.562-04:002017-09-23T16:31:39.562-04:00Hello my dear friend! Don't try and do too muc...Hello my dear friend! Don't try and do too much, too soon. Take it easy and enjoy the beginning of Fall. Love, KKKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-1799874306928884622017-09-22T20:03:41.195-04:002017-09-22T20:03:41.195-04:00ugh THE SNAKE! :)
I am in PA / had a cat that w...ugh THE SNAKE! :) <br /><br />I am in PA / had a cat that would go to the creek below my place and catch and drag snakes up and deposit them on my porch stoop. The first time that this occurred and I realized that it was still alive I freaked out and got some neighbor boys to deal with it.<br /><br />years later would find me taking a broom and escorting the snake from the stoop to the driveway, to the drop off down to the creek.<br /><br />BUT we had an instance in the office where I worked ( about 7 years or so ago) where a snake got in and was aggressive...rising up and fighting with people! ) <br /><br />They just give me the heebie-jeebies :) <br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-64012618755070244402017-09-22T09:54:10.746-04:002017-09-22T09:54:10.746-04:00Hi Lorraine!
You are so brave to chop up that snak...Hi Lorraine!<br />You are so brave to chop up that snake! I would have ran away screaming. I am so happy that you are safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your faith. You are an inspiration!<br />Love,<br />TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683242897506420191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-86433455636107531492017-09-20T19:38:03.011-04:002017-09-20T19:38:03.011-04:00Glad you have supplies. I hope the stores can rest...Glad you have supplies. I hope the stores can restock soon. <br />I am glad you handled the snake. Very scary to say the least.<br />Such a lovely rose. Thanks for the pic.Dixie @ Arranged Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775852179769679400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-25884002934972266042017-09-20T00:17:04.565-04:002017-09-20T00:17:04.565-04:00So glad to hear that you are slowly getting back t...So glad to hear that you are slowly getting back to day to day life. So scary about the snake. You have been through a lot. Glad you and the kitties are safe and still finding roses. Hugs xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-4687469440393626692017-09-19T07:14:22.830-04:002017-09-19T07:14:22.830-04:00Beautiful rose Lorraine! I'm pleased you found...Beautiful rose Lorraine! I'm pleased you found and dealt with the snake before it caused any harm.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-40188023526278958422017-09-19T00:35:26.009-04:002017-09-19T00:35:26.009-04:00Rainey, I'm so thankful you came through the s...Rainey, I'm so thankful you came through the storm and your property was spared major damage. Ugh, a snake! I'm very glad you saw him before he did you any harm! After my run-in with the wasps, I cannot imagine being bitten by a rattlesnake. Makes me shiver! I hope the grocery stores will soon be stocked again and the traffic lights fixed. Good for you for taking the work in bits and pieces; I haven't done much since Saturday's stinging and I didn't go through a major hurricane event. Thinking of you always. Hugs and love, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-74811171083578151472017-09-17T19:11:35.248-04:002017-09-17T19:11:35.248-04:00Glad you have provisions in your home to carry you...Glad you have provisions in your home to carry you through. I'm sure it's true about post-event stress. And that snake would stress me out. I would have been screaming with fear and disgust while I killed that snake. Ugh!!! Glad you got him though.<br />And thankful you and your kitties are well. Rest up and recuperate sweet friend. xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-9127136461620610832017-09-17T18:27:36.347-04:002017-09-17T18:27:36.347-04:00So glad to hear that you are OK. Our prayers are ...So glad to hear that you are OK. Our prayers are with all those in the Florida, Texas and Caribbean who have been affected by these terrible storms. Hope you are feeling better and better back to normal very soon. Hugs from UT.Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-79085548810353921252017-09-17T13:22:55.573-04:002017-09-17T13:22:55.573-04:00Oh Lorraine! I am so sorry you aren't able to ...Oh Lorraine! I am so sorry you aren't able to get all need at the store. I haven't talked to my sister this week so I wasn't aware there is trouble getting groceries. I sure hope this passes quickly and things can get back to normal. You are in my prayers, sweet friend! <br />Glad you chopped that snake to bits! I saw a baby one in our NC yard one time and did the same thing. :)<br />The heat is dangerous and you are doing it the right way, a little at a time as you feel like it. <br />Take care and stay cool. Praise God for a/c! {{hugs}}Anne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-34534146876906486802017-09-17T07:36:18.643-04:002017-09-17T07:36:18.643-04:00OMGosh!! A rattlesnake!! I'm going to mentio...OMGosh!! A rattlesnake!! I'm going to mention it to my grandson's girlfriend who is staying with us. She was raised in Miami and her family is still there.<br /><br />I'm so glad you are safe. It's good to recount all of your blessings when going through a tough time.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38167006101996725112017-09-17T06:48:09.547-04:002017-09-17T06:48:09.547-04:00I am so glad you are ok. That storm has affected s...I am so glad you are ok. That storm has affected so many people in so many levels of loss. Emotional upset takes it's toll just as a Physical injury would. Just remember to rest more until you start feeling a bit better. ANd EWWW ... rattle snakes are no fun at all.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-86651278812840027182017-09-17T01:25:39.394-04:002017-09-17T01:25:39.394-04:00Hi there, Lorraine! Glad you stopped in to visit w...Hi there, Lorraine! Glad you stopped in to visit with me today. I liked the fluffy brown dog too--he just looked so calm and wise! That is such a pretty pretty flower and I'm glad you shared your Irma photos. That was one wild storm, wasn't it? I'm so glad you came through it so well and no any too bad damage to your home and yard or of course-yourself! Glad your kitties made it fine too!That snake doesn't look so pretty though does it!!?? LOL Hope your clean-up is coming along fine--and yes, just take your own time at it, take care of yourself first and be careful--there is no rush. Glad all is well there, and yes, it's still HOT HERE TOO! We don't really get "Fall" until December maybe? LOL And the leaves are finished falling around February, so we rake leaves here in February.....and then spring hits! I bet it's similar where you are? Have a lovely weekend my friend!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-56653183350692351252017-09-16T22:59:37.099-04:002017-09-16T22:59:37.099-04:00You are wise, I think, to take it slow. I pray tha...You are wise, I think, to take it slow. I pray that you continue to find strength for the day. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-48315502458181096022017-09-16T20:48:00.162-04:002017-09-16T20:48:00.162-04:00So happy you are safe and also that you chop it to...So happy you are safe and also that you chop it to bits!Rose Petals Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577776928200863244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-6466878873792872932017-09-16T20:35:07.994-04:002017-09-16T20:35:07.994-04:00What a fantastic contrast between the snake and th...What a fantastic contrast between the snake and then that beautiful rose! It's kind of like life.We get some beautiful and sweet days and then we get those that may be more 'snake like' and not so good at all. Have a restful night and a peaceful Sunday.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-7099270897618239542017-09-16T19:43:19.685-04:002017-09-16T19:43:19.685-04:00Praying for you, and glad that you made it through...Praying for you, and glad that you made it through. My son is in the Ft. Myers area, and stayed through the Hurricane. Made me so nervous (I'm in Ohio), but thankfully, they are okay. . .Best wishes to you!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771661767576872674noreply@blogger.com