tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post1649844933499189775..comments2024-03-27T22:17:28.911-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: I'm just a wandering homebodyBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51778959884535646662013-11-06T20:48:03.313-06:002013-11-06T20:48:03.313-06:00Kew was definitely a highlight. We didn't have...Kew was definitely a highlight. We didn't have enough time there, though, so I hope to get back someday. The weather was perfect that particular day! Believe it or not, those potted plants on my porch are still alive--and the Swiss Chard is getting pretty big. I'll have to harvest it soon!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46237808953344330642013-11-04T01:30:40.703-06:002013-11-04T01:30:40.703-06:00How wonderful for you to visit Kew hope weather wa...How wonderful for you to visit Kew hope weather was kind to you .<br /><br />I have been twice but sadly it rained heavy each time I was there.<br /><br />Pleased your own plants were still in happy mode for when you got home.Scotkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247627996915575270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-14451085979030925692013-11-01T08:22:41.406-05:002013-11-01T08:22:41.406-05:00Rose: Yes, you will LOVE Helene's blog! London...Rose: Yes, you will LOVE Helene's blog! London is a fabulous place to visit. In particular, I hope to get back to Kew Gardens someday, because I only had a few hours there. Seriously, I could have spent a week or more at Kew, alone. Yeah, I guess it's the traveling part that tires me out. But that part is fun, too--just a little stressful. Happy to be home now. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-24935174143278643652013-11-01T08:15:36.782-05:002013-11-01T08:15:36.782-05:00I really didn't expect any bedding plants to s...I really didn't expect any bedding plants to still be thriving after several nights below 30F while we were gone. Even the Fuchsias are still alive! But I know it's not for long, and that's OK because it's normal for our climate. Time to prepare for winter.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4194775000243330952013-11-01T08:12:43.930-05:002013-11-01T08:12:43.930-05:00So true, Jen! I am so happy to be home for a while...So true, Jen! I am so happy to be home for a while. And the cats (both of whom are sleeping on my lap as I type this comment), are happy we're home, too. It was a great trip, but I'm feeling the "nesting" instinct big time right now.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32292239135884567282013-11-01T08:09:54.983-05:002013-11-01T08:09:54.983-05:00For longer and for less--that's exactly how I ...For longer and for less--that's exactly how I like it! I prefer longer trips, and only a few times per year. Then you have a chance to settle in to your surroundings and really have time to explore the place.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-21915362896248992952013-11-01T08:06:29.401-05:002013-11-01T08:06:29.401-05:00Yes, truly blessed. Helene was a wonderful host, a...Yes, truly blessed. Helene was a wonderful host, and her garden is every bit as lovely as it looks on her blog (actually even better in person)!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-74000702739947357992013-11-01T08:04:55.850-05:002013-11-01T08:04:55.850-05:00London is a wonderful place to visit, but it's...London is a wonderful place to visit, but it's too large and busy for me--at least the city center. We had a great time, though, and I would love to get back there some day. How neat that you visited a blogger there, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-74531025808708513782013-11-01T08:02:30.579-05:002013-11-01T08:02:30.579-05:00Yes--perfectly expressed! I'm looking forward ...Yes--perfectly expressed! I'm looking forward to a nice cozy fire and a comfortable time at home this weekend! London was wonderful, but it's a huge city and I'm a "town" girl at heart. My daughter loved Paris--I think it was her favorite place so far. I'm so glad I discovered your blog--it's fabulous!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85389015982803427472013-11-01T07:57:59.356-05:002013-11-01T07:57:59.356-05:00Helene: Sounds like you've had many adventures...Helene: Sounds like you've had many adventures! That's an interesting thought--how to view our own place of residence as a tourist would. I've explored my area quite a bit, but should try to do more. We had a great time in London, but I was glad to get back to a slower pace at home. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-60354684902557512952013-11-01T06:32:08.322-05:002013-11-01T06:32:08.322-05:00How did I miss this post?? How exciting to have b...How did I miss this post?? How exciting to have been in London! And equally exciting to meet up with Helene; I don't usually read her blog, but I will have to check it out, especially if she's posted about your visit. I had the good fortune to have a UK blogger visit me three years ago, and I've been wanting to visit her as well as tour more of London for the past year. Maybe I'll finally get it organized in another year or two:) Like John Muir, I do enjoy traveling and discovering new experiences, but the older I get, it seems like I'm always happy to get home, too. And yes, that jet lag can take awhile to recover from. Glad you had a good time and came home to a few green spots; looking forward to hearing more about this trip!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10988863497540168202013-10-31T13:07:30.170-05:002013-10-31T13:07:30.170-05:00Glad your plants were safe to greet you. I loved ...Glad your plants were safe to greet you. I loved Helene's post about your visit and also recommend her blog. So many hidden benefits to blogging. My Swiss chard lasts through many freezes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-86418640589462544042013-10-31T10:56:33.458-05:002013-10-31T10:56:33.458-05:00I always think it's good to leave home for awh...I always think it's good to leave home for awhile, then when you get back you really appreciate what you have.<br /><br />Sounds like a wonderful trip.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90666256314603581022013-10-31T09:16:24.302-05:002013-10-31T09:16:24.302-05:00Uwielbiam też podróżować na dłużej i na krócej. By...Uwielbiam też podróżować na dłużej i na krócej. Być wśród innych widoków, domów, zabytków, ogrodów, ludzi. Gdyby mnie było stać. to ciągle bym podróżowała. Pozdrawiam.<br />I also love to travel for longer and for less. Be among other views, houses, monuments, gardens, people. If I could afford. it still would have traveled. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2719644983695776782013-10-31T07:07:13.903-05:002013-10-31T07:07:13.903-05:00LOVE London and lucky you to get a visit with a ga...LOVE London and lucky you to get a visit with a garden tour included!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-9432235444924283372013-10-31T06:08:12.117-05:002013-10-31T06:08:12.117-05:00Oh I went to London just a year ago and I also vis...Oh I went to London just a year ago and I also visited a blogger. Such fun! Like you, there is no place like home. I do love London.Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45315104405891752182013-10-31T05:00:47.132-05:002013-10-31T05:00:47.132-05:00Oh, I 'm like you and Muir! While traveling is...Oh, I 'm like you and Muir! While traveling is an exciting and worthy activity, there truly is nowhere like your own bed, your own garden and hearth. I enjoy being out in the working community, but when my husband and I get home,we are the happiest there.<br /><br />Fabulous photos, and I still need to get over to see London - and go BACK to Paris!<br /><br />Thank you kindly for your comments my dear; you are very lovely to come visit. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-53766092234290641832013-10-30T22:05:12.518-05:002013-10-30T22:05:12.518-05:00Beth, I am so pleased to hear that some of your ga...Beth, I am so pleased to hear that some of your garden plants were waiting for you when you came home :-)<br />And thanks for the link to the interview, it had me smiling several times. I have never been a traveller, I have had to travel due to my job when I was still working, I have been to 7 different countries, UK including and I have lived in 23 different houses in 2 different countries in my life – these days I am happy to travel through my TV and make short photo safaris out in my garden. Sadly, like most people, I have never been a tourist in all the cities I have lived in, and neither in London, I have sent off visitors to all the usual tourist places but never got to see them myself. I am looking forward to your next posts and pictures!<br />And thanks for your kind words about my blog and garden :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34965405925236100072013-10-30T22:02:12.919-05:002013-10-30T22:02:12.919-05:00Yes, I was surprised about the survivors! 7-10 day...Yes, I was surprised about the survivors! 7-10 days is about right for me, too. I sleep so much better at home. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30253891198570505772013-10-30T21:58:00.310-05:002013-10-30T21:58:00.310-05:00So true! A few hours at Kew was incredibly frustra...So true! A few hours at Kew was incredibly frustrating. I could have spent the entire week there, and then some!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-14886594127479272522013-10-30T21:56:48.668-05:002013-10-30T21:56:48.668-05:00We flew over Scotland on our way back home. Actual...We flew over Scotland on our way back home. Actually we flew just south of Iceland and directly over the southern tip of Greenland. That was quite a thrill! So, I'm with you--travel is fun, but it's great to get back home!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-5178245083923487152013-10-30T20:56:16.056-05:002013-10-30T20:56:16.056-05:00Beth, thank for the pictures and the interview'...Beth, thank for the pictures and the interview' link! Very interesting! I love travelling. But 7-10 days is enough for me, then I just want to be home! You should be proud of your plants! What a great surprise!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-87968548405277449232013-10-30T14:32:48.934-05:002013-10-30T14:32:48.934-05:00Can't wait to read the posts about your trip. ...Can't wait to read the posts about your trip. We enjoyed our time in the UK, just wish we could have stayed longer and seen more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66859910364874945332013-10-30T12:58:15.678-05:002013-10-30T12:58:15.678-05:00I love travelling but it doesn't take me long ...I love travelling but it doesn't take me long to get yearnings for home. <br />You captured some lovely images. I read of your visit on Helene's blog. London like here in Edinburgh is a very historical city and has lots too offer.<br />Good news that a few of your plants decide to remain for your return. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34051743321688581512013-10-29T21:24:33.687-05:002013-10-29T21:24:33.687-05:00Thanks, Diane! We flew over Michigan from the nort...Thanks, Diane! We flew over Michigan from the north to the south on the way into Chicago. Once I saw Lake Michigan, I felt a great sense of being home. I love the Midwest--except in February. ;-)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com