tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post7760326100277492948..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Out of my comfort zoneFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-28533927403370877872016-04-23T08:18:23.895-04:002016-04-23T08:18:23.895-04:00Miss Rosie----you are as cute as a button!!!Miss Rosie----you are as cute as a button!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-67597125289312747972016-04-21T06:50:04.543-04:002016-04-21T06:50:04.543-04:00Lorraine, I could identify with you driving on the...Lorraine, I could identify with you driving on the turnpike. Good for you! I am always nervous just knowing which exit to get on after getting my ticket, and yes, trying to merge with all of the rest of the traffic. My husband did most all of the things are our house as well, but I didn't watch or help! Now I am clueless. I've learned why he didn't pick up the phone and just call someone.. Ouch! It hurts the pocketbook to do so! You are very fortunate to have help like that. Like the others wrote, you did great going out of your comfort zone. It seems if widows don't, we will miss out on alot of "living". God bless you..He is right by your side holding your right hand.<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-47844822273230557252016-04-20T17:59:28.391-04:002016-04-20T17:59:28.391-04:00I've had one adventures with the Turnpikes out...I've had one adventures with the Turnpikes out east and I've yet to recover. ;-) Good for you for giving it a go though...very brave of you! Smiling about your new toilet...sometimes it is the little things, huh? I guess I don't know what the quiet lids are like...sounds interesting.<br /><br />Loved the dream you shared with us. It's always so amazing to me the way God allows us to feel comfort from those that have left us. Your dreams was like a gift from Him and a gift from your husband! <3<br /><br />Darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13433894747049535179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-58005944121552487502016-04-19T13:47:59.674-04:002016-04-19T13:47:59.674-04:00Racing down the highway...good for you! I must adm...Racing down the highway...good for you! I must admit I do not like to merge because everyone else is flying so fast. Looks like a great new toilet.<br />Lovely flower pics.Dixie @ Arranged Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775852179769679400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-26155962303889717782016-04-19T12:31:18.795-04:002016-04-19T12:31:18.795-04:00So glad your kitty is better. It's fun to vent...So glad your kitty is better. It's fun to venture on a road trip sometimes. I bet your bedroom and bathroom are going to be gorgeous.Valerie Cottage Making Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831007433839333747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-81904320518120704782016-04-17T22:28:23.099-04:002016-04-17T22:28:23.099-04:00I'm not a fan of freeway driving myself. My h...I'm not a fan of freeway driving myself. My husband gets on the freeway even for short trips - but not me. I will go the long way around to avoid the freeway. I love your flower photos as usual. What a great little toilet. We need to replace ours too. I love all the fun "home improvement" projects you have going. Enjoy the week ahead!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-36256419705655735952016-04-15T08:42:20.398-04:002016-04-15T08:42:20.398-04:00You've been busy since I last checked in, FL! ...You've been busy since I last checked in, FL! Driving on these fast freeways is quite nervous. I'm a country gal and I don't like those fast trucks lumbering past. My m-i-l doesn't do interstates AT ALL, even on long trips. I don't blame her.<br />We have battled fleas in the past and have tried it all! Finally we broke down and simply get our flea treatment from the vet, which works perfectly. In the end, I don't think it costs me more than all the other stuff I was buying. But since your kitty stays inside, once she's flea-free, you should all be fine. Fleas are the WORST.<br />So glad you have help from family and church friends. What a comfort that is! I'm so thankful for my dear hubby and all he does. I know you miss yours, but am glad you have such comfort knowing he loves you STILL and you'll be together again :)M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-86803074470368283862016-04-14T06:44:36.359-04:002016-04-14T06:44:36.359-04:00We have a bathroom adventure ahead of us, too. De...We have a bathroom adventure ahead of us, too. Desperately need new flooring and had hoped for some new fixtures, etc. However, a $12,000-$15,000 estimate has caused us to adjust our sights a wee bit! Sigh.<br /><br />Definitely sounds like you are making good, steady progress on your house projects - all the while surrounded by the beauty of your flowers... ♥Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-79039678325231826892016-04-13T18:29:11.844-04:002016-04-13T18:29:11.844-04:00Oh goodness you really did have an adventure but g...Oh goodness you really did have an adventure but good for you for being brave and not giving up! I'm not a fan of busy roads or the freeway so I sympathize with you. Well done! Love the flowers - especially that beautiful Frangipani !<br />Have a good rest of the week.<br />- Kate xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080194896492043939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-52830975292648521472016-04-13T15:58:44.603-04:002016-04-13T15:58:44.603-04:00I congratulate you for finding your way on that fr...I congratulate you for finding your way on that freeway. Busy roads are not something I like to do. Your flowers are beautiful and such a pretty photo of the hibiscus..Happy Wednesday..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-37820992561299719522016-04-12T14:07:28.363-04:002016-04-12T14:07:28.363-04:00Thank goodness for flea meds! I remember decades ...Thank goodness for flea meds! I remember decades ago where there was only those flea baths which did not help at all! I am going to pay more attention to your gardening as one of my sons (and his wife) just moved to lake mary, FL. <br /><br />You are like me! I remember the first time I was "brave enough" to get on I-95 and drive to the next city here in Delaware. After a state trooper going up behind me and flashing his lights (as a warning) I learned to pick up speed and not drive below the limit..ha... Even now, I am only brave enough to travel about an hour out of our area by myself. (And as for 95, I ended up driving my kids to school on it for 27 years). As I am getting older I always imagine how it will be when my husband passes away (assuming men seem to go first). I find death very mysterious for us poor people on earth. Something you can only understand by clinging to your faith. <br /><br />Thank God you have good help available from good people!!! AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59790961282557496382016-04-12T11:38:25.409-04:002016-04-12T11:38:25.409-04:00I love hearing about all your "adventures&quo...I love hearing about all your "adventures". So glad you have church family to help you.Maryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-82451712010036695072016-04-11T21:05:27.635-04:002016-04-11T21:05:27.635-04:00I used to be so scared to drive on the interstates...I used to be so scared to drive on the interstates when we first moved to Atlanta, but then I got a job that forced me to use them and it became second nature. But I remember how scared I was the first few times. The fear was terrible!<br /><br />Miss Tork looks so cozy and comfortable on your bed. She has such a sweet face. Did you make that adorable pillow next to her?Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-83548019997933916542016-04-10T19:49:19.171-04:002016-04-10T19:49:19.171-04:00I drive on the expressway all the time - it's ...I drive on the expressway all the time - it's the only way to get to my mom's, sister's and cousin's houses, plus one of my doctor's offices and some stores I go to. And admittedly, I have quite the lead foot, so I'm used to driving fast. Here in the Chicago area, if you ever drove under the speed limit or even at the speed limit, you'd be run over. <br /><br />You are very blessed to have such loving people in your life (BIL, church family) to help you out when you need it. My mom is a widow and has a church family, but never asks anyone for help. She says she doesn't want to "bother" anyone because everyone's so busy. It's a small church - maybe 60ish members. Do you have any suggestions for her; i.e., how to ask for help? I could pass any words of wisdom down to her. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-89454262610235222682016-04-10T19:05:29.478-04:002016-04-10T19:05:29.478-04:00Very nice post, Rainey. I like all the different t...Very nice post, Rainey. I like all the different things you wrote about. Isn't it amazing how such a simple thing like a new toilet can make us happy? We have a comfort height, too, and it is so nice. Your kitty is so sweet. Glad she's getting relief from the fleas. It's nice to have taxes out of the way. Your flowers are always so beautiful. Have a great week. Hugs, NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-48136556979487815422016-04-10T13:12:38.548-04:002016-04-10T13:12:38.548-04:00Freeways can be quite scary..stay in the right lan...Freeways can be quite scary..stay in the right lane and let them beep all they want! Be so proud of yourself! I am so happy your church is so supportive in helping you. Thanks to your BIl for your taxes! Have a blessed day!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-31047761902187877632016-04-10T11:15:31.845-04:002016-04-10T11:15:31.845-04:00I like that new toilet. I am writing the name dow...I like that new toilet. I am writing the name down; I need one that is much taller in the extra bathroom. <br /><br />gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-50099946104120256372016-04-10T10:41:20.732-04:002016-04-10T10:41:20.732-04:00We had a bout with fleas a few years ago and it to...We had a bout with fleas a few years ago and it took the exterminator three trips before they were gone.<br /><br />I hope you have yours under control now.<br /><br />Loved the 'exotic' flower pictures.<br /><br />I admire your bravery in that drive to get your taxes done. gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-851742674927005042016-04-10T10:28:58.253-04:002016-04-10T10:28:58.253-04:00Oh, I could feel your stress as you described your...Oh, I could feel your stress as you described your driving adventure.......I am the same way in heavy traffic. Sounds like you had one wearing out day, but a productive one. I love the photo of your cat on the bed! Your flowers are always so lovely!Eggs In My Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229803318817119532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20491713944105252992016-04-09T22:36:09.207-04:002016-04-09T22:36:09.207-04:00I am so proud of you --and all that you have accom...I am so proud of you --and all that you have accomplished since your hubby died... He would be SO proud of you. Your cottage is looking better and better... Love the new 'potty'.....<br /><br />We thought we were going to have to buy a new water heater today --when the hot water was cold. Hubby check out the water heater in our basement ---and all he had to do was to push the re-set button. Who knew??<br /><br />Glad you got your taxes done ---and was able to make that 'scary' trip... <br /><br />Love the hibiscus.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-54629237600267365402016-04-09T17:47:03.515-04:002016-04-09T17:47:03.515-04:00Looks like you got the perfect toilet! Yay! Your...Looks like you got the perfect toilet! Yay! Your walls will be gorgeous when done in bathroom! Your whole place is just looking so good! Your BIL, and church family are the best! Love your flower photos. I know your hubby is looking down smiling really big!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-82790415538621795302016-04-09T16:42:12.278-04:002016-04-09T16:42:12.278-04:00Did I read that correctly? You got a ticket -- do ...Did I read that correctly? You got a ticket -- do you mean a traffic ticket? ... before you even got on the turnpike? If so, you are amazingly cool about it! <3<br />Gretchen Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517667588580639304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-74615431842396138782016-04-09T14:03:06.039-04:002016-04-09T14:03:06.039-04:00So glad to hear that you are doing more that is no...So glad to hear that you are doing more that is not in your comfort zone. The Lord is with you all the way as I am sure you know. And your DH is watching over as well and I know would be so proud. Way to go, Lorraine! Sallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-72527123649884267212016-04-09T14:00:38.198-04:002016-04-09T14:00:38.198-04:00SWeetie Pie has such a lovely gentle face and I li...SWeetie Pie has such a lovely gentle face and I like the quilt.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-961103049984046302016-04-09T12:45:47.544-04:002016-04-09T12:45:47.544-04:00Oh I do love catching up with you Lorraine and all...Oh I do love catching up with you Lorraine and all the goings-on at Plum Cottage.... and beyond! The motorway no less! My heart was thumping as I read... and of course one must have a just the right loo! :) xxxx<br />Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.com