tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post5602939795981606732..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: If I'm Happy (in the city) and I Know It, Tell My Blog. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11332721353008962842016-07-11T11:11:51.199-07:002016-07-11T11:11:51.199-07:00I've heard that it also gets called "bomb...I've heard that it also gets called "bombweed" -- a rather sobering name. We call it 'fireweed' here for its propensity to grow in areas that have been cleared by forest fires, but really, I think it will use any ground-clearing as an excuse -- railway expansion back in the day, inner-city demolitions, etc. etc. I wonder if your grandmother would be reassured by, rather than irritated at it now. . . I think I am...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39381064633051107652016-07-11T08:49:17.703-07:002016-07-11T08:49:17.703-07:00Fireweed/Rosebay Willowherb is rampant in Scotland...Fireweed/Rosebay Willowherb is rampant in Scotland. I remember my late grandmother wanting the government to do something about it. It's called Fireweed because it grew abundantly on WW2 bombsites in the UK.Lindahttp://occasionalscotland.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9530908310922018192016-07-10T11:01:29.546-07:002016-07-10T11:01:29.546-07:00I'll add that to my library list . . . thank y...I'll add that to my library list . . . thank you!<br />materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36061868290407268822016-07-09T23:02:50.944-07:002016-07-09T23:02:50.944-07:00Both,books by Caroline Graham and Midsomer Murders...Both,books by Caroline Graham and Midsomer Murders series :-)<br />DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-7167726936529848962016-07-09T17:20:38.095-07:002016-07-09T17:20:38.095-07:00Thanks so much RH, I agree with you that we all ha...Thanks so much RH, I agree with you that we all have so much going on that sometimes it can be difficult to connect honestly. As Dottoressa said in a comment on the last post, oddly, sometimes we can share things here that we can't elsewhere. I'm glad you're finding some of that here for you as well. You're very welcome.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61329266720508358642016-07-09T17:18:55.539-07:002016-07-09T17:18:55.539-07:00Thanks BG, yes, we were both feeling really conten...Thanks BG, yes, we were both feeling really content.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47000675917825145962016-07-09T17:18:37.249-07:002016-07-09T17:18:37.249-07:00Thanks Marie!
I posted that response, then deleted...Thanks Marie!<br />I posted that response, then deleted it while I thought about it -- I really do not want to be mean, even unkind, but nor do I want to allow attacks. Glad you think I got the right note.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60266413985335186302016-07-09T17:17:23.803-07:002016-07-09T17:17:23.803-07:00That's it! We've been in the city quite a ...That's it! We've been in the city quite a bit but so busy doing the family stuff. Now doing all the city stuff that is actually fun, that we've been on the verge of doing for years, it makes such a huge difference. (I love your village-in-town life too, though -- you're in such a perfect blend of the two geographies)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28988055415611287312016-07-09T17:15:50.897-07:002016-07-09T17:15:50.897-07:00That would be fun -- and expensive! I've been ...That would be fun -- and expensive! I've been to about eight or nine of them over the years, some fairly often. We've been mixing it up with restaurants, mainly ethnic, at the lower end of the price points. But I have to mention that recently, Pater got to eat at the Fogo Island restaurant getting rave reviews for food and architecture. He did send me a photo -- yeah sure, that counted! <br />And I do think I'll do a knit night, or maybe more likely, find somewhere to help me set up the warp on this little loom we're playing with. <br />Yeah, urban road construction -- plus just summer traffic when you live two minutes (seriously!) from the beach. Motorcycle motors and ridiculous bass in goofily expensive automotive stereo systems and construction - but I got P to grab a pocketful of earplugs last week when he took a seaplane, so I'm good for a while. And then, yeah, wine with my whine. . . xomaterfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28466935236356657302016-07-09T17:08:33.007-07:002016-07-09T17:08:33.007-07:00Thanks Mary. Isn't that a great conversation! ...Thanks Mary. Isn't that a great conversation! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69740074034475948252016-07-09T17:08:14.281-07:002016-07-09T17:08:14.281-07:00Here, we call that plant Fireweed, and I've se...Here, we call that plant Fireweed, and I've seen it before in photos posted by European blogger friends. Its Latin name, I've learned, is Epilobium parviflorum, and in Britain it's known as WillowHerb. Here, it's well-loved as a food source for bees, yielding a beautifully flavoured honey, but, otherwise treated as a weed, sadly.<br />We call those lamp-cleaners (great name!) cat tails or bullrushes. Wonderful that you've managed to bring back their populations near you.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71623291188812790692016-07-09T17:01:15.428-07:002016-07-09T17:01:15.428-07:00You told me so, yes you did! ;)
I'm missing th...You told me so, yes you did! ;)<br />I'm missing the reference to Inspector Burnaby? Is this from a TV series or mystery?<br />The travel plan for the fall is beginning to shape up, but you're right, first the moving has to be managed. . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10397026466618396082016-07-09T16:58:37.968-07:002016-07-09T16:58:37.968-07:00A Bastille Day celebration so close by? I'll h...A Bastille Day celebration so close by? I'll have to check that out, thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21047471460946321742016-07-09T16:58:09.229-07:002016-07-09T16:58:09.229-07:00Deer Lake is pleasant as well. Burnaby Lake has mo...Deer Lake is pleasant as well. Burnaby Lake has more surrounding trail access and a really cool habitat -- a wonderful facility.<br />And yes, I think the cafeteria terrace at the VAG is one of the best lunch spots in town!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61482673469673296352016-07-09T16:56:47.594-07:002016-07-09T16:56:47.594-07:00Our rides are not as long as yours, and the fourth...Our rides are not as long as yours, and the fourth was one too many for me, to be honest. . . but I'm definitely enjoying the novelty of being able to get out so quickly and easily onto safe cycling routes. . . And yes, retirement's not so tranquil! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63724032056462717562016-07-09T14:11:48.615-07:002016-07-09T14:11:48.615-07:00Yes, what an adorable photo of you and your husban...Yes, what an adorable photo of you and your husband. So many life changes to get use to...moving, illness, elderly parents, grown children, grandchildren etc. etc. I feel it can get very hard to stay in touch with friends because we each have a little or a lot of these things going on in our lives. Thank you for discussing these things here so honestly and openly. I do not feel as alone in these feelings since I have started to read your blog. Again, thank you!<br />Sincerely, RHagueRHaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787598661103795858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78656530074769788742016-07-09T13:04:54.686-07:002016-07-09T13:04:54.686-07:00What a lovely photo of you and your husband. You l...What a lovely photo of you and your husband. You look quite relaxed and happy in it.BuffaloGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955877675474643525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78416178279383344672016-07-08T10:40:14.871-07:002016-07-08T10:40:14.871-07:00Running, but taking just a moment to say that I lo...Running, but taking just a moment to say that I love the photo of you and Pater - you look lighter, younger, somehow more at ease. And Nola, what a lovely young lady! <br /><br />I was too curious to resist the temptation to look for "that" comment. Wow. Your response was perfect! Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-19758256719576858392016-07-08T07:51:17.173-07:002016-07-08T07:51:17.173-07:00Yes - you are really doing it! I think you will l...Yes - you are really doing it! I think you will love, love, love your city life as much as I love my village-in-town life. What I get from this post is how important it is to actually DO those things that one thinks would be fun to do in the city. YES - ride the bike every day, sketch, indulge in the grandchildren. You're writing a new story and every day offers new material.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37567839164004236932016-07-08T07:36:09.294-07:002016-07-08T07:36:09.294-07:00Here's something super fun for you to do, now ...Here's something super fun for you to do, now that you're a city girl: http://canadas100best.com/canadas-100-best-restaurants-2016/#1466432789451-bf59a5a8-fb8d (Go to all the restos in your proximity!) Also, Nola is such a doll. You're going to have endless memories with her. Oh, and I'm sure you've already done this but go to a knit night at your new LYS. There are some hardcore knitters in Van. You can teach them a thing or two :-)<br /><br />On the more sombre topic of endless urban noise, Honey, I feel you. I wish I couldn't commiserate but they are actually tearing up ever road within a km of me (to do some really nice upgrades) and in the meanwhile it's a constant crush of traffic and thuds. Thank God it's not parties cuz that throws me over the edge. What I can offer is that you will adapt. It'll take a while and you might feel like you're going crazy. But a nice glass of wine and ear plugs can do the trick. Also, construction moves. It won't be there forever. xoxo K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43386498040932779712016-07-08T06:54:18.349-07:002016-07-08T06:54:18.349-07:00I had missed your previous post so popped back to ...I had missed your previous post so popped back to read it. Goodness what a lot of reading! Interesting and I thought your response to the "one comment" was spot on. I also saw it as confirmation that things are going well which is the theme of this post. Glad for you MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81877893328231241732016-07-08T03:56:47.827-07:002016-07-08T03:56:47.827-07:00The plants on your photos look very familiar to me...The plants on your photos look very familiar to me. The flower in nr. 2 grows along the ditches all around here, and the reed on nrs. 3 and 4 evokes the excursions my sister and I used to undertake along the shores of "our" lake to find a specimen. We called them "lamp cleaners" because of the shape. They were quite scarce when I was young, so it was strictly forbidden to cut them and take them home. The protection has paid off, now your photos might have been taken here.Eleonorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13868389151495066702016-07-07T21:45:10.228-07:002016-07-07T21:45:10.228-07:00Mater,I have only to add the favourite sentence of...Mater,I have only to add the favourite sentence of all our children :-) "What did I tell you?" See?<br />You and Pater are so happy cycling duo! And Nola is quite a lady! It is so good te have Nana near<br />I am a city girl although love the nature<br />Any chances for (old) Inspector Burnaby on the beautiful lake? Please,send him here!<br />Are there any changes in your travel schedule for September,moving and all?<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58537051303186806372016-07-07T21:19:53.125-07:002016-07-07T21:19:53.125-07:00It sounds as though you are taking full advantage ...It sounds as though you are taking full advantage of the city and surroundings. <br />The proximity to an assortment of family members would be a change for you as well. There is so much construction everywhere. The noise must certainly be an adjustment for you. 4 days on the bike is great. Your biggest little girl is certainly <br />looking grownup. Did you know that there is a Bastille Day celebration at The Roundhouse?Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33303481467042872862016-07-07T19:32:00.261-07:002016-07-07T19:32:00.261-07:00The scenery is lovely....I remember Deer Lake in B...The scenery is lovely....I remember Deer Lake in BBY when we lived there in the mid 1970's...biking without squabbling sounds good!<br />Having the VAG at your doorstep must be such a gift...I love the food in their cafeteria and the gift shop has so many tempting treats! <br />Life in the big city with your family close sounds like it agrees with you!<br />hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com