tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post9039775985381835516..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Dandelions in DecemberMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-1173770050294735892007-12-14T21:54:00.000-05:002007-12-14T21:54:00.000-05:00The dandelions remind me of an old neighbor of min...The dandelions remind me of an old neighbor of mine.He was a tough old polish man who loved to garden and make all his own stuff.He used to make dandelion wine and boy did that wine have some bite to it!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90783227515294438612007-12-13T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-13T14:09:00.000-05:00Wow--I am behind in reading. Here it is--Thursday...Wow--I am behind in reading. Here it is--Thursday--and I see you wrote this on Monday.<BR/>I have been thinking about you, though, when I hear the weather forecasts and the mention of high heat in the south east, including NC.<BR/>Yes, it is weird weather, but I fear we may need to get used to this. Unless we change our ways--and even then, it may be too late.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-24922235195707544782007-12-13T12:07:00.000-05:002007-12-13T12:07:00.000-05:00We've got a fire in the fireplace as I type this a...We've got a fire in the fireplace as I type this at 9am. It's only 38ยบ outside! (this from "sunny" CA!!)<BR/>brrrr!!<BR/>Loved seeing your bird pictures. As always, the cardinal is my special favorite :)<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-4327857745687600302007-12-12T20:14:00.000-05:002007-12-12T20:14:00.000-05:00Your bird pictures are beautiful Mary! I am sorry ...Your bird pictures are beautiful Mary! I am sorry to hear that the weather is back to being warm and dry. That is too weird. <BR/><BR/>At the moment though, the thought of playing in barefeet in a playground sounds kind of heavenly.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-18440249841686112112007-12-12T20:04:00.000-05:002007-12-12T20:04:00.000-05:00Wow, Mary, you guys are warmer than we are! We're...Wow, Mary, you guys are warmer than we are! We're in the 60s feeling like a pleasant fall day with bright sunshine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-71774754092796777122007-12-12T17:16:00.000-05:002007-12-12T17:16:00.000-05:00My goodness your weather is so different to Q's! ...My goodness your weather is so different to Q's! It may change so quickly, keep your sweaters near by :-) Here it is warm in the sun and very cold in the shade. I sympathise with the budget, I understand completely :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-64436731435398523932007-12-12T17:10:00.000-05:002007-12-12T17:10:00.000-05:00Dear Mary, Goddess of the Endless Summer,Dandies a...Dear Mary, Goddess of the Endless Summer,<BR/>Dandies and bare feet<BR/>Cardinals are so sweet.<BR/>Please to have some sun.<BR/>It would make my life more fun.<BR/>I shall send some rain your way<BR/>If I can have a clear December day!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-30026778497416217752007-12-12T11:49:00.000-05:002007-12-12T11:49:00.000-05:00Beautiful photos as always, Mary! Here we have rai...Beautiful photos as always, Mary! <BR/><BR/>Here we have rainy and hot days! Much thunderstorm, too!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90773956330375417322007-12-12T01:32:00.000-05:002007-12-12T01:32:00.000-05:00That weather you have surely sucks!Would you be ab...That weather you have surely sucks!Would you be able to visit someone farther north for the holidays? Or just drive where there is some snow? My heart goes out to you - I would be in a very bummed mood too. Things can only get better. That red cardinal can't help but make you smile.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806756079227306837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75181881057489182052007-12-11T22:30:00.000-05:002007-12-11T22:30:00.000-05:00It was 60 degrees here today. Good for birding, b...It was 60 degrees here today. Good for birding, but bad for Christmas spirit. <BR/>I was watching the Weather Channel tonight, and it looks as if some precipitation is coming your way. Let's hope so.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-85551334372279478922007-12-11T21:08:00.000-05:002007-12-11T21:08:00.000-05:00I'm with you dearie... it was 77 here today, but t...I'm with you dearie... it was 77 here today, but the highs are to be in the 40's this weekend. It's hard thinking of snowmen when you are in short sleeves, hey? Love your cardinals!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-2357035851269377772007-12-11T20:19:00.000-05:002007-12-11T20:19:00.000-05:00Carol, we are hanging in there. There's nothing e...Carol, we are hanging in there. There's nothing else to do but wait.<BR/><BR/>Monarch, I'll take your snow but not the freezing rain! <BR/><BR/>Jean, get those blankets warm in the dryer!<BR/><BR/>Toni, coming home to see the birds waiting for me is the best part of my day. I'm sure you understand.<BR/><BR/>Ruthie, you are below normal and we are way above normal. Extreme weather is the plague!<BR/><BR/>Lisa, being in the "Christmas" state of mind is something to work on. I'm doing the best I can! After work it was 80 degrees but I went out back and strung lights on a crepe myrtle near the pond :o/<BR/><BR/>Miranda Bell, it's so nice to have you visit! I hear that Europe is very wet and has been for some time. I wish for you to have sunshine!<BR/><BR/>Delia, you are certainly in the winter mode up there. I'd be up for an Alaskan cruise at this point - ya'll can head south :o)<BR/><BR/>Dear Linne, it SO GOOD to hear from you! I guess the drought is making national news as is all of the other crummy weather across the nation. <BR/><BR/>Anon, thanks for commenting - it's so good to hear another Carolinian with the same woes... We are about 80 degrees today. Record breakers!<BR/><BR/>Cathy, dear Cathy. You never take up too much space in my comments section. It's good to see you again! We all miss you.<BR/><BR/>Marvin, it's not seasonal at all, but we try to have some spirit, even when the suet melts.<BR/><BR/>Hi Robin! And I would spread some hot sunshine around if I could...just for a few days of clouds or rain. We have plenty of snakes :o/<BR/><BR/>Pam, I remember the days of arriving home and turning up the heat or flaming up the fireplace. Maybe soon....Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-32612070153660938242007-12-11T19:53:00.000-05:002007-12-11T19:53:00.000-05:00Dandelions and air conditioning in Dec? That just...Dandelions and air conditioning in Dec? That just sent a still through my body as I'm sitting here waiting for the house to get somewhat warm after being gone all day. I love all of your photos, Mary.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-17919187176017815512007-12-11T16:02:00.000-05:002007-12-11T16:02:00.000-05:00Your words on the drought definitely painted the p...Your words on the drought definitely painted the picture in my mind. Hope you all get rain soon. My parents live in Alabama and it's very warm there too. We are getting so much moisture, the snow has now melted and we are getting a good bit of rain. It would be so nice if it were spread around a bit. I'd love to share it and the cold too. However, you can keep your snake. YIKES!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-72151236554708823212007-12-11T14:34:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:34:00.000-05:00Tis the season of dandelions and melting suet just...Tis the season of dandelions and melting suet just doesn't have the right ring to it.<BR/><BR/>Loved your cardinal photos.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76081592988468321432007-12-11T13:06:00.000-05:002007-12-11T13:06:00.000-05:00Mary, sweet Mary. I've been reading your recent p...Mary, sweet Mary. I've been reading your recent posts. Your longing for rain, the Christmas spirit, the energy of your younger days . . . Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Your memories of your mother's Christmas window made me homesick for things that are forever in our past. <BR/><BR/>Your broken ankle anecdote made me cringe. That, dear friend - is a nightmare, but I guess it goes to show: things turn out OK in the end.<BR/><BR/>The pup's stroll had me smiling and smiling. The elderly lady's confusion and anger - shaking my head and thinking she was lucky to have dialed your number rather than a less sympathetic soul's.<BR/><BR/>As for those worms . . . . I bought a little container once from WBU and nearly upchucked when I opened it. The birds are going to have to get up a little earlier if they want worms :0)<BR/><BR/>Sorry, I've taken up way too much space, but had to mention that the Carolina Wren hiding behind the ceramic birds - is precious.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88943993942284313712007-12-11T12:24:00.000-05:002007-12-11T12:24:00.000-05:00Here in Western NC we are having the same type of ...Here in Western NC we are having the same type of weird weather. Today is a record-breaking 75! The freaky weather will play a number on the already stressed trees. Last year they blossomed and leafed early; then the "Easter freeze" killed the blossoms and the trees had to re-leaf. This was followed by the worst summer drought in history. And now this!<BR/><BR/>It seems difficult to say one hates a sunny warm day, but for many reasons I am not enjoying this crazy stuff.<BR/><BR/>Great post, MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-14041978206852568732007-12-11T10:57:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:57:00.000-05:00I just read a news article about your persistant d...I just read a news article about your persistant drought conditions. I'm so wishing rain your way. Sorry you had such a crappy day. Thank God for the birds- right?Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-78065630044683117852007-12-11T10:15:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:15:00.000-05:00Ah, the south... We're getting chilly drizzly mist...Ah, the south... We're getting chilly drizzly mist here now, and we're supposed to get some freezing rain and sleet tomorrow. What fun! <BR/><BR/>What we need is some place that's about 75 degrees all year round, with a cool ocean breeze going all the time... and birds. A private island, just for us flockers!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75827516029389738512007-12-11T07:40:00.000-05:002007-12-11T07:40:00.000-05:00Hi Mary - you should move to Brittany in France - ...Hi Mary - you should move to Brittany in France - we've had SO much rain these last days - the ground is SO wet and waterlogged - perhaps we could pipe some over to you! It's generally not so wet at this time of year - that usually happens Jan/Feb! Aside from discussing the weather .. I love your bird photos - particularly the nuthatches!Miranda Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840434272680732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88365359253905934392007-12-11T07:26:00.000-05:002007-12-11T07:26:00.000-05:00I am so sorry you are still drought ridden. UGH ...I am so sorry you are still drought ridden. UGH I can just feel the dust as you walked. <BR/><BR/>I am glad you can get some good pictures. Hopefully they will cheer you. They certainly cheered me. <BR/><BR/>How can you even think about christmas with this weird weather going on? Too bad you can't have some of Monarch's snow and Ruthie,s cooler weather.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-80884634397845965142007-12-11T07:19:00.000-05:002007-12-11T07:19:00.000-05:00Oh Mare, it's just been a whole year of wild & cra...Oh Mare, it's just been a whole year of wild & crazy weather, hasn't it? On our local weather last night, the meteorologist pointed out that so far December has been the ONLY month this year with consistently *below normal* temps.<BR/><BR/>Love your cardinal and sparrow pictures! Thank God for the birds that can make even a crappy day finish up good.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90763363145759127572007-12-11T07:11:00.000-05:002007-12-11T07:11:00.000-05:00It would seem strange to me not to have snow at th...It would seem strange to me not to have snow at this time of year. But after the holidays it could go away and I would be fine. <BR/>Isn't it nice to be able to come home and see the birds. I feel just like you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-39999043963260878722007-12-10T23:05:00.000-05:002007-12-10T23:05:00.000-05:00Great post as usual. We are in a chilly time endur...Great post as usual. We are in a chilly time enduring -5. It could be -20 or -25 so no complaining here.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-90169559165807036652007-12-10T22:53:00.000-05:002007-12-10T22:53:00.000-05:00The warm temps is soo wrong! I am jealous for sure...The warm temps is soo wrong! I am jealous for sure. Want my snow, freezing rain?? Love your photos with Cardinals, White-throated Sparrows, etc..mon@rchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818350642505126279noreply@blogger.com