tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4173101593627697172..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Blogging Friends in Seattlematerfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-27904170654331783732015-06-01T09:48:42.854-07:002015-06-01T09:48:42.854-07:00What a great meetup! And a bonus that the partners...What a great meetup! And a bonus that the partners get along as well. I read both your blogs and I can see how easily you could spend hours happily chatting away, especially having both been blogging since early days.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29110242815233893482015-05-31T15:08:59.786-07:002015-05-31T15:08:59.786-07:00And you signed it in your beautiful handwriting wi...And you signed it in your beautiful handwriting with the kind of thoughtful comment that is so typical of you. hugs!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88942236737199858652015-05-31T15:08:25.486-07:002015-05-31T15:08:25.486-07:00Sounds as if you've got all kinds of running e...Sounds as if you've got all kinds of running experience already, Annie, with a marathon or ten under your belt already. Once a runner . . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55383187567451841752015-05-31T15:07:33.663-07:002015-05-31T15:07:33.663-07:00I'll make a note of the Mediterranean Inn as w...I'll make a note of the Mediterranean Inn as well. Both yours and Lesley's are more reasonable options for our budget, although our hotel was very good value. And Euro 2-3 star suits us just fine. We thought about taking the ferry from Victoria and will definitely consider that for another visit. Don't much like the traffic going into and out of the city . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-12178927131403728582015-05-31T15:01:10.551-07:002015-05-31T15:01:10.551-07:00We had a great time in Seattle -- made up a little...We had a great time in Seattle -- made up a little bit for my leaving Pater behind to visit Paris with my sister. . . <br />I'll have to check out The Mayflower Park's Canadian friends' package. Our travel budget will have us staying close to home for a while now. Luckily, we live in a place that makes that no penance at all, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-75556627990088612792015-05-31T14:59:32.082-07:002015-05-31T14:59:32.082-07:00:-):-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78998498567148213122015-05-31T14:51:41.452-07:002015-05-31T14:51:41.452-07:00I've made many "real" friends throug...I've made many "real" friends through blogging. It's wonderful to connect with like minded women who live half way around the world. You and Sue look like you had a great time. I signed your guest book :))Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90403814864163900132015-05-30T23:35:52.951-07:002015-05-30T23:35:52.951-07:00This looks fun. Just to let you know, Mater, that ...This looks fun. Just to let you know, Mater, that you have inspired me to get back in the running shoes. Despite rain, I am going to clip on the pedometer and get out there. Feel better already.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784336429060492455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25967889267381735832015-05-30T16:36:44.296-07:002015-05-30T16:36:44.296-07:00As one of my earliest followers, Patricia, I hope ...As one of my earliest followers, Patricia, I hope you will try for a meet-up someday. Not sure I'd meet with just any reader as there's less chance to get a sense of a person through comments, depending . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69614263255020751322015-05-30T16:32:27.992-07:002015-05-30T16:32:27.992-07:00You're right in picturing me as shorter, Mary....You're right in picturing me as shorter, Mary. I'm only 5'3, but I'm wearing heels and standing on the higher side of the sidewalk and my hair adds inches . . .and Sue is petite.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15557465193565451732015-05-30T16:16:15.278-07:002015-05-30T16:16:15.278-07:00I enjoy staying at the Mediterranean Inn near Quee...I enjoy staying at the Mediterranean Inn near Queen Anne. It is close to the waterfront, Space Centre and Fremont Street where there are restaurants, groceries, bookstores and music stores. There is a rooftop terrace where you can watch the ships and see Mount Rainier on a clear day. It is like a 2-3 star in Europe with a bonus fridge and microwave. The last time I went, we took the Clipper to Victoria, the bus to Chemainus for the theatre, a cab to Nanaimo (a friend of the B and B people and still cheaper than the car on the ferry and came home via Duke Point.<br />Sue's clothing choices of longer tops and asymmetrical hemlines really do make her look much taller. I read her every day and she really is a fashion "expert." It's great that you got a chance to "meet up." Sue and Janice Riggs were probably the first two fashion/lifestyle blogs that I read.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23629525164108364572015-05-30T15:52:43.178-07:002015-05-30T15:52:43.178-07:00Nice to see you all gathered together...meeting ot...Nice to see you all gathered together...meeting other bloggers is so much fun.<br />Sue is one of my favourite bloggers. She is so dedicated with her regular posts and her lovely and inspiring fashions. Hope that you had some time to explore Seattle and I look forward to your next post!<br />We love going to Seattle too and stay at The Mayflower Park which offers a Canadian friends package. Paris and France have eaten up my travel budget for the time being so we will be cruising the waters of our lovely Gulf Islands this summer!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78562768629816808152015-05-30T15:45:53.011-07:002015-05-30T15:45:53.011-07:00Now I'm even more determined we should all thr...Now I'm even more determined we should all three get together some day! You guys are so cute.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-12244700719182263422015-05-30T14:00:53.672-07:002015-05-30T14:00:53.672-07:00I agree with Mary - you look so tall in the photo!...I agree with Mary - you look so tall in the photo! It looks like a wonderful time was had by all. <br /><br />I have long thought that if we ever get out to Vancouver or the island together (my husband has been several times for work), I would definitely ask if you would meet us. Would love to chat after all this time reading your blog! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80689811347978030882015-05-30T12:15:18.536-07:002015-05-30T12:15:18.536-07:00What a nice meet up. Hadn't imagined you as ta...What a nice meet up. Hadn't imagined you as tall or is une femme very petite? Seattle looks lovely MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com