tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post4261802902661600857..comments2024-03-27T05:18:53.795-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: FridayThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85256450437868235592021-04-10T08:11:17.919-07:002021-04-10T08:11:17.919-07:00I love to eat food that others have made. We'...I love to eat food that others have made. We'll be married 45 years in a couple weeks and I must say I'm tired of eating my own cooking, even though others rave about it. *blech* ~Andrea xoxo The Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29737329304649362762021-04-10T07:49:12.199-07:002021-04-10T07:49:12.199-07:00How lovely to go on a cruise where one does not ha...How lovely to go on a cruise where one does not have to think about locks, steering and all that worry. The farmer and I did it twice. Once we went up the coast of Norway on the Hurtigruten and round ro the Russian border and our last holiday before he died was from Amsterdam to Antwerp and back on a river cruise. Both holidays were wonderful and I shall never forget how much we enjoyed them. But quite different from being responsible for where the boat goes, how it works, the locks, the steering - not my cup of tea.Thanks for dropping by.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-36664341003432579732021-04-10T06:17:00.900-07:002021-04-10T06:17:00.900-07:00We had a canal holiday in 1976, the year of the dr...We had a canal holiday in 1976, the year of the drought and so we were limited as to when we could go through the locks. I hated every minute!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63660722264488146552021-04-10T01:41:44.988-07:002021-04-10T01:41:44.988-07:00The Queen has known her husband ever since she was...The Queen has known her husband ever since she was 13 - she must miss him terribly, but at 99 years it was not all that unexpected (which of course does not mean less grief).<br /><br />I would love a canal boat holiday, as long as I were not responsible for the actual steering and driving the boat! I‘d gladly do all the housework and then simply enjoy the views, peace and quiet.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-2210072201457034842021-04-09T23:59:56.743-07:002021-04-09T23:59:56.743-07:00I get thoroughly sea sick on boats, so not my firs...I get thoroughly sea sick on boats, so not my first choice of transport. But I do remember when we took a small boat to trial on the Thames, mostly it was the engine. When we finished we had to haul it through some mud with bare feet. A couple on a big moored boat nearby were horrified and called us onboard to wash our feet from the stinky stuff. <br />I am sad about Prince Phillip but I suppose because history is being made and change will take place.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9330630925690214142021-04-09T20:50:15.740-07:002021-04-09T20:50:15.740-07:00I was traumatized by a museum exhibit of Ernest Sh...I was traumatized by a museum exhibit of Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance in Antarctica and won't go on an ocean going vessel. Yet, I sat in bed while tornado sirens were going off tonight.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-37841735763286056782021-04-09T17:24:00.254-07:002021-04-09T17:24:00.254-07:00A sad day for the Royal family. Prince Phillip wil...A sad day for the Royal family. Prince Phillip will be greatly missed. A boating/seamanship course would have given you the knowledge and skill to be comfortable boating. Many years ago a coworker bought himself a 25 foot sailboat and on day one when leaving his slip he hit a piling puncturing the boat. He had the boat repaired and took the Coast Guard course. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-80374534151800424262021-04-09T16:45:29.039-07:002021-04-09T16:45:29.039-07:00I've never spent much time on a boat and I don...I've never spent much time on a boat and I don't regret it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-53451657416264210382021-04-09T14:57:24.912-07:002021-04-09T14:57:24.912-07:00I did a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam a ...I did a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam a few years ago and would love to repeat it, once we can travel again. It was very relaxing with interesting views along the way. The boat was big enough that I felt quite safe, not to mention they had a remarkable chef who produced amazing meals from a tiny galley kitchen!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224823051315463861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-15554790659318900042021-04-09T14:18:31.432-07:002021-04-09T14:18:31.432-07:00A sad day for England and condolences to Her Majes...A sad day for England and condolences to Her Majesty and her family. <br />As a child I thought that living on a houseboat would be magical. My youngest daughter and her husband live on a narrow boat and love it. I am looking forward to being able to visit them again though a little nervous as to how I will cope with getting on and off! <br />Years ago my husband and I liked to take a boat trip from Tewkesbury to Twyning and stop there for lunch then take the boat back to Tewkesbury. It was so peaceful and relaxing.<br />Hopefully we shall all feel a little warmer next week!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-74527146046827465592021-04-09T13:54:52.682-07:002021-04-09T13:54:52.682-07:00When I was at school, my friend Fiona's parent...When I was at school, my friend Fiona's parents took me on a boating holiday on the Thames with them. It was really hot and I decided to cool off with a swim, but must have swallowed a little water. I cannnot ever remember feeling so ill, and the smell of Elasn toilets still makes me feel sick! It must have been horrible for my friend and her parents, sharing a tiny bathroom with me...CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49200543003040236522021-04-09T13:31:23.105-07:002021-04-09T13:31:23.105-07:00I have a theory that the smaller the boat, the gre...I have a theory that the smaller the boat, the greater the pleasure. But then I paddle kayaks so I would say that wouldn't I.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-62352307878345292422021-04-09T12:10:27.984-07:002021-04-09T12:10:27.984-07:00I was quite sad to hear about Prince Philip this m...I was quite sad to hear about Prince Philip this morning. I know this must be difficult for the Queen and the Royal Family.<br /><br />Everyone seems to have different feelings about traveling on a boat just as some people don't like to fly. When younger I have paddled canoes, fishing boats and have ridden on speed boats. I enjoyed those experiences but I have never been on a large boat or ship of any kind. I'm so glad to hear that you've had a sunny day and was able to get your walk in with Priscilla. Have a good evening! Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-75703670233796459632021-04-09T11:18:08.477-07:002021-04-09T11:18:08.477-07:00My father was always fascinated by boats, despite ...My father was always fascinated by boats, despite being afraid of water. My only holidays on the Broads were with groups of disabled or autistic youngsters - it was, shall we say, interesting!John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-24355697593901516132021-04-09T11:00:39.631-07:002021-04-09T11:00:39.631-07:00I've never been a boater, myself, but I do hav...I've never been a boater, myself, but I do have to say that last summer, for the first time, I took a kayak down my little river, a four hour trip with my grandson. (It was a two seater), and I fell in love with it. I would like to get my own kayak and do this regularly. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-71641158514817378022021-04-09T10:51:27.375-07:002021-04-09T10:51:27.375-07:00Of you can be like me, terrified of water yet livi...Of you can be like me, terrified of water yet living in a boat!Hard up Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561421853249973134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-31514386175231612002021-04-09T10:17:01.308-07:002021-04-09T10:17:01.308-07:00I think you are either a water baby or you are not...I think you are either a water baby or you are not. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-79195024092859773472021-04-09T09:55:22.702-07:002021-04-09T09:55:22.702-07:00I've been on canal and Thames boat trips, so b...I've been on canal and Thames boat trips, so barges and cruisers, and absolutely loved it, but then I love sea boats as well.<br />99 is not a bad innings.the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-11481927288089134382021-04-09T09:32:08.187-07:002021-04-09T09:32:08.187-07:00You can imagine my thoughts about Prince Philip - ...You can imagine my thoughts about Prince Philip - one less on the Royal gravy train - and why has the BBC decided to scrap all programmes on both 1 and 2, so no Monty Don tonight. I've always wanted to do a canal boat trip, I love being on boats, but have never found the confidence to do it.<br />Lovely mild and sunny day today.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.com