tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post7828930131757687410..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: I did itFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-90910267974449762622013-01-16T15:01:58.270-05:002013-01-16T15:01:58.270-05:00Hi FL, I am so sorry to read that you lost your hu...Hi FL, I am so sorry to read that you lost your husband. I read back to your post in early Dec. to see what happened. My dad died of bladder cancer. Your hubby was too young, though. Hang in there. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-29664286863839626312013-01-15T12:24:18.322-05:002013-01-15T12:24:18.322-05:00Gosh, FL!, five weeks! You have done so much good...Gosh, FL!, five weeks! You have done so much good in those five weeks! So glad you are continuing to blog and show us your beautiful gardens! Lots of work, but it is helping you mend! Always good to get those wild vines out and under control if just for a minute! Sending cold air and positive energy your way! xxoo LVL and The Herbal HusbandLemon Verbena Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157574973101829448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-76774468488326976502013-01-14T22:47:29.479-05:002013-01-14T22:47:29.479-05:00I am glad you are keeping busy in your lovely gard...I am glad you are keeping busy in your lovely garden, you have done an amazing job of pruning. It will look so wonderful in spring, and I can't wait to see the new vines you plant to put in (and also those gorgeous Louis Phillip blooms).Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996950576326655813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-2655146883551050912013-01-14T15:37:27.167-05:002013-01-14T15:37:27.167-05:00Always work to be done...thanks for your kind word...Always work to be done...thanks for your kind words and I pray the Lord is filling you with his peace as you have had your own hard knocks as of late... ((hugs))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-67447121006382072192013-01-14T13:53:21.448-05:002013-01-14T13:53:21.448-05:00Hi Lorraine,
Your yard cleanup looks great! I f...Hi Lorraine, <br /> Your yard cleanup looks great! I find that kind of work SO satisfying. I wanted to say thankyou for all your sweet and supportive comments, and that I have been thinking of you a lot. I am still stunned by the loss of your husband, and I am constantly amazed by your grace in dealing with it. <br />Hugs,<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872903922526828007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-13598421183245428592013-01-14T13:09:43.561-05:002013-01-14T13:09:43.561-05:00You really put in quite a day's work. I'm ...You really put in quite a day's work. I'm glad you decided upon a nap... don't they feel good? Enjoy your time in the garden.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121205250839003802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-60423746142166261172013-01-14T11:29:47.214-05:002013-01-14T11:29:47.214-05:00I wondered where that smoke was coming from. Must ...I wondered where that smoke was coming from. Must have been your pruning shears. LOL! You have been busy there in your garden. Enjoy these cooler days to get things done before summer heat arrives once more. Wonderful idea. Take care and God Bless.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68822907196402810712013-01-14T11:27:17.792-05:002013-01-14T11:27:17.792-05:00Lorraine, wow, that was quite of a pruning job. Yo...Lorraine, wow, that was quite of a pruning job. You can be indeed proud of yourself that you got that done! I like the look of the freed lollypop shaped plant (I guess it is a type of yucca) much more than the before photo! Congratulations!<br />Christinaorganicgardendreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122516730008378516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-15264175698923586472013-01-14T10:48:15.860-05:002013-01-14T10:48:15.860-05:00Feels great to complete a project like that, doesn...Feels great to complete a project like that, doesn't it!<br /><br />If you can see that mean pitbull, take a spray bottle of water back with you and spray his face with it whenever he barks at you. Use the stream, not a mist. He'll learn soon enough to leave you alone. Works wonders on mine and it's a harmless way of training (since the owners don't seem to bother).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-13302825640277476682013-01-14T10:07:57.097-05:002013-01-14T10:07:57.097-05:00Oh my, Lorraine. You need loppers. Your poor han...Oh my, Lorraine. You need loppers. Your poor hands must be sore. It looks great.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014200443279957847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-78367256957451729742013-01-14T09:10:44.492-05:002013-01-14T09:10:44.492-05:00What a great job! I have one of those waiting for...What a great job! I have one of those waiting for me this spring. My Awakening rose must go to the ground....No wonder you were ready for a nap.<br /><br />In your climate I imagine cutting back plants is a major part of your gardening life.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-26306102807499366242013-01-14T08:40:05.749-05:002013-01-14T08:40:05.749-05:00Looks very good Looks very good Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-45048508757754049712013-01-14T08:13:11.971-05:002013-01-14T08:13:11.971-05:00You make me smile
and remind me of different times...You make me smile<br />and remind me of different times.<br />Do not overdo - a problem I have sometimes.<br />Proud of you<br />Everything looks beautiful<br />wish we lived near one another...One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-4283021723749081292013-01-14T00:54:53.158-05:002013-01-14T00:54:53.158-05:00good job Lorraine..good job Lorraine..sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-41567752565895678532013-01-14T00:48:04.597-05:002013-01-14T00:48:04.597-05:00Oh well done Lorraine!
Challenges and, achievemen...Oh well done Lorraine! <br />Challenges and, achievements.<br />Time can be a strange thing.<br />Hugs<br />xRose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-1557186623474070102013-01-13T22:21:52.764-05:002013-01-13T22:21:52.764-05:00Wow, looking good! You are quite the lady my frien...Wow, looking good! You are quite the lady my friend. :) Love, KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-65430372944179381792013-01-13T21:46:15.371-05:002013-01-13T21:46:15.371-05:00My goodness you got a lot done, that is a lot of w...My goodness you got a lot done, that is a lot of work :)<br /><br />I would have helped you if I was closer. :)<br /><br />Hope you have a good restful night.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-75553673409767799802013-01-13T20:57:56.397-05:002013-01-13T20:57:56.397-05:00Wow, your "after" pictures look great. N...Wow, your "after" pictures look great. Nice job! I did some pruning today too. I just love that kind of work--it's so satisfying.Leslie Kimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819439877752751687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68915647233969037262013-01-13T19:07:03.060-05:002013-01-13T19:07:03.060-05:00You have accomplished and experienced so much in 5...You have accomplished and experienced so much in 5 short weeks, my friend! <br />Of course, I never knew Mark, but I can't imagine that he could be ANYTHING but very, very proud of you. After all you've already accomplished on your own lately, I'm pretty sure you COULD put that awning up by yourself :)<br /><br />But don't be afraid to ask for help! I'll bet you could find someone with whom to barter for some extra hands/muscle..... <br /> Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-2663686753000279572013-01-13T18:58:14.591-05:002013-01-13T18:58:14.591-05:00I feel scratchy and itchy just reading about cutti...I feel scratchy and itchy just reading about cutting down rose canes. But oh, it looks so good now. I think an awning will look great there.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03559847090671071342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-7644804331964134982013-01-13T18:34:47.992-05:002013-01-13T18:34:47.992-05:00WOW! I would have needed a nap after all that work...WOW! I would have needed a nap after all that work. You sure got a lot done today.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-83359217024726242872013-01-13T18:30:38.216-05:002013-01-13T18:30:38.216-05:00I would agree with Sunray,don't overdo it,but ...I would agree with Sunray,don't overdo it,but I understand the need to 'do' stuff at this time.As for talking about Mark,please don't ever let anyone tell you to quit. He was a part of your life and still is,so talk all you want.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-2659662645339012072013-01-13T18:15:30.965-05:002013-01-13T18:15:30.965-05:00Quite a job. When I was younger I use to like to g...Quite a job. When I was younger I use to like to get into something like that. It's rewarding to see the end result. Hugs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994473436725815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-32228936435212112142013-01-13T18:13:45.952-05:002013-01-13T18:13:45.952-05:00You have both your beauty in the garden, and bread...You have both your beauty in the garden, and bread in the pantry, friends all over, who care and share, DH would be so happy, and maybe a little amazed at how we all care so much about eachother.We might never meet, we hope one day we will, but our words and thoughts sent this way mean so much.Wonderful before & after pics, a huge amount of cutting there, I call it " Hack and Slash".Take care, fond greetings from Jean.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-41903250685056745112013-01-13T17:34:02.345-05:002013-01-13T17:34:02.345-05:00WOW, what a great job you did! It looks so much be...WOW, what a great job you did! It looks so much better. I like how you take before and after pictures. I really like that birdbath too.Christys Cottage Wildlife Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112409875692610049noreply@blogger.com