tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4344774585375999890..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Settling In: A WIW photo and a peek at the new Gardenmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59874253746231084292016-09-16T16:29:08.306-07:002016-09-16T16:29:08.306-07:00oh, I've wondered about that -- do you think t...oh, I've wondered about that -- do you think the neighbours would notice? ;-)<br />I've also wondered about bees -- would love to find a local keeper who wants a terrace to park one of her hives!<br />materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70426602224797966022016-09-16T16:28:20.230-07:002016-09-16T16:28:20.230-07:00Thanks, Mary. In fact, silly as it might sound, th...Thanks, Mary. In fact, silly as it might sound, that probably is exactly what sold the place to us. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-83249995934749959472016-09-16T16:27:19.956-07:002016-09-16T16:27:19.956-07:00Sorry I missed seeing this.
Thanks for the sweet ...Sorry I missed seeing this. <br />Thanks for the sweet comment about my blog and as for the compliment on the jeans -- they're actually a pair of boyfriend jeans, not skinny at all, very comfortable in fact, even if I've just eaten a big lunch! ;-)<br />Interesting that you're changing what you feel like wearing as your grey has grown in -- I'm still seeing what direction mine will take me in, and I'm not regretting the decision to go grey at all! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86415136736710055172016-09-16T16:24:45.820-07:002016-09-16T16:24:45.820-07:00Wonderful! Thanks for checking back in -- I'm ...Wonderful! Thanks for checking back in -- I'm so glad you enjoyed our city so much, and Victoria as well. The West End and Kits would have given you a perfect introduction with the mountains in view and the ocean at hand. Jericho Beach -- with all those picnic spots -- is part of my regular cycling route and on my long running route. <br />And yes, give me a shout next time you visit. I think we're in Portland in January or February, so perhaps we can meet up then.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81866951788870522502016-09-15T10:36:41.013-07:002016-09-15T10:36:41.013-07:00My apologies for this late response but want to te...My apologies for this late response but want to tell you again what a lovely time we had in Vancouver and Vancouver Island as well. We also spent six days using Victoria as a base to explore as well. Lots of cycling, walking and kayaking in all locations! We were so impressed with how Vancouver manages to combine public art and urban life with easily accessible outdoor activities. We primarily focused on the West End and closer in neighborhoods and also enjoyed cycling over to Kits and the beaches beyond the last two days to enjoy the glorious early fall weather. Our last day culminated in a lovely afternoon picnic in a warm sheltered part of Jericho Beach. The physical beauty of the water, is,ands and mountains is so spectacular all around. Next trip we would love to explore more of the other neighborhoods. I would love to have the opportunity to meet for tea or a glass of wine next time. Also let me know if you return to Portland. Thank you for offering! Enjoy your new space. Beth from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082079654661563349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82485743762990576082016-09-11T04:54:33.000-07:002016-09-11T04:54:33.000-07:00Huge balcony ... you could keep chickens on it !
L...Huge balcony ... you could keep chickens on it !<br />Lovely to have so many plants already ... you'll settle in in no time .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79497443105599059222016-09-09T20:12:57.554-07:002016-09-09T20:12:57.554-07:00What a lovely rooftop garden. That would definitel...What a lovely rooftop garden. That would definitely have sold it for me. Wishing you lots of happiness in your new home. MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65075314408471985172016-09-09T14:09:26.963-07:002016-09-09T14:09:26.963-07:00I enjoyed your pics so much! The condo looks like ...I enjoyed your pics so much! The condo looks like a great and interesting place to be. How wonderful that the former owner left you some of his plants. It made me happy for you. I think it was the best gift for you since you loved your own so much and it was hard to leave them. I started the book MBF a few weeks back. Going to go back and reread. By the way, you look great in the skinny jeans. I love them but often take them off as soon as I am home and into my baggy comfy pants go I which could point to needing a larger size. :-)After growing my gray in this last year my next decision is to wear more dresses and also more leggins with long shirt for cover. I crave comfort these days. I short of jumped all over the place in this comment but that's what is going on for me today. Thanks for your wonderful blog! It is my favorite one!<br />RHaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787598661103795858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57346217739437071402016-09-09T12:24:30.783-07:002016-09-09T12:24:30.783-07:00You must be pleased & relieved that everything...You must be pleased & relieved that everything is falling into place . Have you met the neighbours yet ?<br />Wendy in YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-14509981654144384422016-09-09T07:25:34.989-07:002016-09-09T07:25:34.989-07:00Thanks, Dottoressa -- it does look good, doesn'...Thanks, Dottoressa -- it does look good, doesn't it?! Now just to get settled and live in it. . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24905901501432976292016-09-09T07:25:07.989-07:002016-09-09T07:25:07.989-07:00You're right, Julie -- nothing could have made...You're right, Julie -- nothing could have made me feel more welcome! Thanksmaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55270857979937254472016-09-09T07:24:39.083-07:002016-09-09T07:24:39.083-07:00Thanks, Brenda. That's how I feel about the ga...Thanks, Brenda. That's how I feel about the garden as well. Watching it over the year will guide us into knowing the place. We're already making the lists for Home Depot or Canadian Tire or Ikea -- shower curtains! hooks to hang shower curtains from! a stepstool! (kitchen cupboards are too high for me) -- you've got it absolutely. Can't imagine how you did that with teaching fulltime -- I'm so glad we're retired and able to move in at an easier pace.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17872407321302343282016-09-09T07:21:45.101-07:002016-09-09T07:21:45.101-07:00Priorities, right?Priorities, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80497597450569926032016-09-09T07:21:19.845-07:002016-09-09T07:21:19.845-07:00Thanks H. I'm trying to keep that in mind, alt...Thanks H. I'm trying to keep that in mind, although it's easy to become impatient.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80082432184479682632016-09-09T07:20:49.034-07:002016-09-09T07:20:49.034-07:00Thanks Belle -- we're pretty happy! (It's ...Thanks Belle -- we're pretty happy! (It's not spacious overall, truly, but we deliberately looked for an open-area kitchen-dining-livingroom, so we'd get a sense of space)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3928815806115391742016-09-09T07:19:35.577-07:002016-09-09T07:19:35.577-07:00Supposedly, it's only here temporarily, but I ...Supposedly, it's only here temporarily, but I found the box with my sheet music yesterday, and I played for half an hour after dinner. . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-48576759052743504572016-09-09T07:18:26.191-07:002016-09-09T07:18:26.191-07:00Thanks, Ripples -- I'm so glad to have my susp...Thanks, Ripples -- I'm so glad to have my suspicions validated by another gardener. Nothing like the promise of new spring buds to attach one firmly to a new garden, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-76233780161148047512016-09-09T07:17:37.574-07:002016-09-09T07:17:37.574-07:00It's a really big change, Marianne, and I thin...It's a really big change, Marianne, and I think we're only beginning to process it, despite having had the transition time. Thank you.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30551369476846513312016-09-09T07:16:52.955-07:002016-09-09T07:16:52.955-07:00Thanks so much, Rosie. It does look quite settled,...Thanks so much, Rosie. It does look quite settled, my good old piano, doesn't it?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36637365573884832662016-09-09T07:16:25.207-07:002016-09-09T07:16:25.207-07:00I like your confidence, Suz! ;-) It's easy to ...I like your confidence, Suz! ;-) It's easy to feel a bit daunted at the moment, but I remind myself we're not in a rush . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19778419197230121122016-09-09T07:15:43.035-07:002016-09-09T07:15:43.035-07:00Yes, possibilities! ;-)Yes, possibilities! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-66760490954700083822016-09-09T07:15:24.107-07:002016-09-09T07:15:24.107-07:00Oh Beth, I'm so glad you've got these few ...Oh Beth, I'm so glad you've got these few days of sunshine (at least, I hope you have! There's been ample rain this week as well). I'd love to hear how you enjoyed the city. If it weren't such a busy time for me, we could have met up -- next time! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39846167559313164852016-09-09T07:14:18.698-07:002016-09-09T07:14:18.698-07:00Thanks, L. I do love the garden and we're feel...Thanks, L. I do love the garden and we're feeling great!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85043084314638384022016-09-09T07:13:56.332-07:002016-09-09T07:13:56.332-07:00Thanks, Lorrie. It really does say "home"...Thanks, Lorrie. It really does say "home" -- a garden does that!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85270477054830488932016-09-09T07:13:32.079-07:002016-09-09T07:13:32.079-07:00Thanks Tricia. Never had a closet like this, and i...Thanks Tricia. Never had a closet like this, and it will take me a bit to figure out how to use it best (our bedroom is too small for more than one small chest, and even that might be too much, so. . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.com