tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post5757686405927081321..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Snow! and the New RecruitsMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78956354913473717162008-01-24T14:43:00.000-05:002008-01-24T14:43:00.000-05:00Go Johnson!That first pic of the snowy pine is fra...Go Johnson!<BR/><BR/>That first pic of the snowy pine is frame-worthy, Mary! I love it!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-53401085014919307572008-01-21T20:48:00.000-05:002008-01-21T20:48:00.000-05:00You know Mary, it's a good thing I've learned not ...You know Mary, it's a good thing I've learned not to click on your blog unless I'm sitting down with the solid bulk of the desk to lean on.... because no matter how whimsical the post, somewhere in there will always be the line, the photo, the word that delivers emotionally. The nostalgic story and the icy tree were great, but you got to all of us at <I>Johnson</I>. Good thoughts to all the recruits! <BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68723665963492581752008-01-21T13:23:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:23:00.000-05:00Mary - I can't stop looking at that gorgeous shot ...Mary - I can't stop looking at that gorgeous shot of the pine needles and the frozen water droplets. Your dad was a brave and wise man to train you to drive like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-12710490453540622982008-01-21T02:23:00.000-05:002008-01-21T02:23:00.000-05:00Looks as if you are now ahead of us on snowfall th...Looks as if you are now ahead of us on snowfall this winter.<BR/><BR/>I love the photo of the birds "waiting patiently".Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-14998176759378083632008-01-20T23:56:00.000-05:002008-01-20T23:56:00.000-05:00Mary,A friend from work is leaving to go to the po...Mary,<BR/><BR/>A friend from work is leaving to go to the police academy this week and I only hope that she will be successful and have someone as kind as you cheering her on!LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16938219002912742232008-01-20T23:40:00.000-05:002008-01-20T23:40:00.000-05:00What a nice post this was. It's great that you've ...What a nice post this was. It's great that you've gotten to experience some snow this year. It's always magical to me. I'm glad that you gave us that heartening update about Ms. Johnson. I'll be rooting for her too. Keep us posted.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-59585363870803818692008-01-20T22:53:00.000-05:002008-01-20T22:53:00.000-05:00Hi No Clue, the Starlings are taking over. There ...Hi No Clue, the Starlings are taking over. There is too much temptation in the food variety :o) Back in Delaware, large flocks of red-winged blackbirds emptied a feeder within minutes. You never know what each season will bring.<BR/><BR/>Mary C - getting around in those boat-type cars on the streets of Baltimore City wasn't easy but I think we are all better drivers from the experience.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-74578525196330733192008-01-20T19:00:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:00:00.000-05:00Love your pix, Mary. I'm rooting for Johnson, too...Love your pix, Mary. I'm rooting for Johnson, too. Weather here has been on the chilly side, and a mix of cloudy and sunny. We haven't had any rain since that "big" storm hit a few weeks ago. But forecast says we're to get rain tomorrow (Monday). So, I'm not the only one who had to learn to drive with a 64 Impala. Back then those were such neat cars. Today, no thanks! My dad also taught me to drive, but at least I didn't have to learn in the snow and ice. Good thing. I really didn't learn to drive in ice and snow until I was married and living in Denver. It was just as well since my husband was considerably more patient with me than my dad would have been. :o)Mary Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077077785157768787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-12428301516333446422008-01-20T18:43:00.000-05:002008-01-20T18:43:00.000-05:00Kerri, it was lesson from my Dad that I'll never f...Kerri, it was lesson from my Dad that I'll never forget :o)<BR/><BR/>Susie, Johnson will make it. She has too many people cheering for her. She'll be an excellent police officer.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-82612148934572853652008-01-20T18:28:00.000-05:002008-01-20T18:28:00.000-05:00Hi Mary,Loved reading the story of how you learned...Hi Mary,<BR/>Loved reading the story of how you learned to drive in snow. Your dad sounds like quite a wise teacher.<BR/>I've never in my life driven in snow.<BR/>Keep us posted on Johnson. I hope she makes it this time. She sure looks like she has determination.<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-32891090272043859842008-01-20T15:12:00.000-05:002008-01-20T15:12:00.000-05:00They usually take over my feeders. That's why this...They usually take over my feeders. That's why this winter is so surprising.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604443550548613814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-15329809023488010022008-01-20T13:12:00.000-05:002008-01-20T13:12:00.000-05:00Wow! Your snow and icy pics are beautiful! And y...Wow! Your snow and icy pics are beautiful! And your lovely memory of your Dad teaching you how to drive in the snow....what a treasure!<BR/> <BR/>Love the pic of the birdies and the feeder too!<BR/><BR/>Must have taken a lot of courage for JOhnson to come back! I'll be rooting for her!!!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-18209513856422154572008-01-20T08:45:00.000-05:002008-01-20T08:45:00.000-05:00Kate, Charlotte does get snow but infrequently. A...Kate, Charlotte does get snow but infrequently. A few years ago, before we arrived, the city got 10 inches! <BR/><BR/>Lisa, yes, it wasn't here for long. Just a few hours.<BR/><BR/>Sherry, that is just too cold. I certainly don't miss those temperatures you have...<BR/><BR/>No Clue, Hello! Thanks for visiting. I thought house finches were everywhere :o)<BR/><BR/>Toni, I can't believe you are snowless, too.<BR/><BR/>Chris, maybe some of that rain will turn to snow.<BR/><BR/>Pam, calm down:o) You'll get your share. There are two more months to go.<BR/><BR/>Jayne, I still smile when I remember Sam. What a thrill it is for kids to see it, sometimes for the first time in their lives!<BR/><BR/>Tom, no big deal, huh? <BR/><BR/>Anna, thanks for visiting! And thank you for the compliment on my photo.<BR/><BR/>Larry, Sgt. Moore is 7'-2"! Yes, those cars were the size of yachts but we managed to learn to drive, didn't we?<BR/><BR/>Jean, thank you and you are welcome.<BR/><BR/>Vicki, I will definitely give updates on their progress. I'm concentrating on sending Johnson good vibes.<BR/><BR/>Susan, yep, "go Johnson..." :o)<BR/><BR/>Sandy, believe me, if there was snow on the roads I would not drive with people around here. I'd stay HOME.<BR/><BR/>Anna Naturegirl, I remember that outing with my Dad like it was yesterday. Fun and scary - sweet memory.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68775361134583315892008-01-20T08:40:00.000-05:002008-01-20T08:40:00.000-05:00Mary I can just see you spinning out of control wi...Mary I can just see you spinning out of control with your dad ..somehow this scene in my mind is just so you! Perhaps you should take up car racing!! Indy would never be the same!! Oh that first image is beautiful! I know that kind of weight on tree limbs at times cause damage..there is always a snowman with fresh wet snow!Great post! hugsNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-35234793601157230982008-01-20T07:02:00.000-05:002008-01-20T07:02:00.000-05:00I heard your area was going to get snow. I'll bet ...I heard your area was going to get snow. I'll bet it didn't stay around long enough for you to put into practices your snow driving skills.<BR/><BR/>Love that first photo, Mary.<BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-19921776720966717432008-01-20T01:52:00.000-05:002008-01-20T01:52:00.000-05:00*whispering.....Go, Johnson!**whispering.....Go, Johnson!*Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90286770371172933032008-01-20T00:05:00.000-05:002008-01-20T00:05:00.000-05:00Now that's the sort of snow with sparkly ice that ...Now that's the sort of snow with sparkly ice that I miss- and all those lovely birds at the feeder.<BR/><BR/>I really like the tail of the new (and old) recruits. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Johnson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-37302829728929393702008-01-19T22:52:00.000-05:002008-01-19T22:52:00.000-05:00Rooting for Johnson, too.Your first pic could be a...Rooting for Johnson, too.Your first pic could be a great Christmas card.<BR/>PS Thanks for the link - it's a good blog - I guess good isn't the correct word -JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-72291390709663220002008-01-19T22:04:00.000-05:002008-01-19T22:04:00.000-05:00Is Sgt. Moore 9 feet tall or just standing on some...Is Sgt. Moore 9 feet tall or just standing on something?-I miss those old cars-I owned three big old boats when I was younger.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-21539138044417032252008-01-19T21:47:00.000-05:002008-01-19T21:47:00.000-05:00I love that first shot. Ice and snow can be so pr...I love that first shot. Ice and snow can be so pretty when photograpgeihed well.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195783449222301031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-16804475048637685892008-01-19T10:18:00.000-05:002008-01-19T10:18:00.000-05:00Snow, wow! It is amazing how snow is a common thi...Snow, wow! It is amazing how snow is a common thing for some of us and then others are amazed by it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-31204588179765263952008-01-19T09:35:00.000-05:002008-01-19T09:35:00.000-05:00Our snow disappeared just as quickly Mary. But, i...Our snow disappeared just as quickly Mary. But, it was fun while it lasted, wasn't it? Sam kept saying "the weatherman said it's going to snow again on Saturday!" He was so disappointed to wake up this morning to dryness. It all went south of us. :c) I never really learned to drive in it at all and prefer to just stay home safe and sound.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I do hope Johnson makes it! We'll keep rooting her on!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-79063062846153247132008-01-19T09:18:00.000-05:002008-01-19T09:18:00.000-05:00Okay, that's it. I'm packing up my snowshoes and ...Okay, that's it. I'm packing up my snowshoes and sending them down Mary. I have *no* snow and haven't been able to use them yet. Maybe this weekend we'll get some.<BR/>Go Johnson!!!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-21833914981310348602008-01-19T08:57:00.000-05:002008-01-19T08:57:00.000-05:00Love your first photo, Mary! I see from the comme...Love your first photo, Mary! I see from the comments it is unusual for you to have snow :-), you asked me to make sure I posted when we had some and we are still waiting :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-89108962049893691212008-01-19T00:14:00.000-05:002008-01-19T00:14:00.000-05:00I remember Johnson. glad she is back and determine...I remember Johnson. glad she is back and determined.<BR/><BR/>Wow love that snow. I always get birds at the feeders when it snows. Lately my feeders have been quiet. We don't have any snow. Can you believe it. Strange winter here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.com