tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post1734767766348356177..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: AT LAST: A RED CARDINAL, AND A SPECIAL MEETINGPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-27163727759315873402015-06-09T15:09:08.970-07:002015-06-09T15:09:08.970-07:00O my ears and whiskers, I'm late commenting he...O my ears and whiskers, I'm late commenting here, Trish! I can only blame the fact we were travelling back from Scotland when you posted and since then life has been hectic. I'm so glad you were with your family for Mother's Day and that you even managed to see a red cardinal at last.<br />Ii can imagine how much you enjoyed meeting Shane. Meeting another blogger is very special as we already know a lot about each other.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-51336846358432665082015-05-17T09:44:11.139-07:002015-05-17T09:44:11.139-07:00thanks for sharing, I like it this blog informatio...thanks for sharing, I like it this blog information, Vimax Pillshttp://distributorvimaxasli.com/obat-vimax-pills-asli-canada/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-83702281959418699422015-05-12T16:32:34.316-07:002015-05-12T16:32:34.316-07:00Sheri, the willow pattern was very popular in the ...Sheri, the willow pattern was very popular in the past, made in England. It usually has the tree, 2 doves, a bridge with tiny figures etc. there are stories about the design if you look at wikipedPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-34156954922771685332015-05-12T13:54:42.544-07:002015-05-12T13:54:42.544-07:00Hi Patricia, I was just wondering what the willow ...Hi Patricia, I was just wondering what the willow pattern was? On the bottom of my cup it says Nikko Ironstone Japan, are you familiar with that? I found the cup and saucer at an antique store for only $10. Blue tea cups are the prettiest to me, not even sure why, but they are my favorite. I was just thinking about you today when I saw the blue jay fly right in front of me, and thought to myself, "Patricia saw the red cardinal, that would be awesome."<br /><br />Have a sweet day, my Australian friend.<br /><br />love, ~meRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-23727525474121240862015-05-12T10:42:33.274-07:002015-05-12T10:42:33.274-07:00Hello Val, We are certainly have a very special ti...Hello Val, We are certainly have a very special time over here. So many different experiences, all great for the mind. I am over the moon with the spring flowers popping out every day, and of course the little grandsons, who are completely adorable!!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62581761005430090502015-05-12T10:41:14.061-07:002015-05-12T10:41:14.061-07:00Hello Janneke, and welcome to my blog, where we li...Hello Janneke, and welcome to my blog, where we like the attractive things of life...it was a great excitement to see the cardinal flying about in my daughter's back garden. A very special moment. Greetings to you too.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-99321504007721972015-05-12T10:40:05.324-07:002015-05-12T10:40:05.324-07:00It was a lovely surprise to see the cardinal, Sher...It was a lovely surprise to see the cardinal, Sheri. I am having a blessed week, and love my gift from Shane. The pink roses and all the roses in this post were in the Parnell Rose Garden in New Zealand. They have an excellent collection of beautiful roses. Happy Mother's Day to you, too. I know you had a great day.xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-83433205991788527962015-05-12T10:38:08.097-07:002015-05-12T10:38:08.097-07:00It was certainly exciting, Jennifer, when I least ...It was certainly exciting, Jennifer, when I least expected to see the fabulous red bird. All is going very well and we are actually babysitting one of our grandsons today :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-29321461111338885872015-05-12T10:36:56.998-07:002015-05-12T10:36:56.998-07:00Hi Amy, everything is going wonderfully, and we ar...Hi Amy, everything is going wonderfully, and we are having a Very Nice Time :))Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24704051245031521292015-05-12T02:16:59.917-07:002015-05-12T02:16:59.917-07:00Wow, I hope you are having a wonderful time in Can...Wow, I hope you are having a wonderful time in Canada, Patricia!! How lovely you have seen a Red Cardinal at home though! Beautiful photos and flowers as always!! Have a great time! xxVallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-35271517510754915592015-05-12T00:07:09.705-07:002015-05-12T00:07:09.705-07:00I came across your blog via Shane, read some posts...I came across your blog via Shane, read some posts and am excited, this is one of the blogs I love, roses, birds, nature, travelling, architecture, beautiful.<br />So exciting to see a red cardinal in the wild, I've only seen them in aviaries. <br />I will be your new follower.<br />Greetings, Janneke <br />Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-82684631005979524952015-05-11T13:22:18.114-07:002015-05-11T13:22:18.114-07:00Patricia, the red cardinal you saw was just for Yo...Patricia, the red cardinal you saw was just for You! It is my dream to see the red cardinal one day, they are so amazing. What a lovely gift from Shane. It is a treasured book to keep forever. Is this pink rose from your garden? It is the exact pink that I wanted for my roses, but mine are actually a bit darker. I love this softer shade of pink. Happy Mother's Day, Patricia, a bit late but sincere all the same.<br /><br />love, ~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-868288903647851412015-05-11T13:11:38.686-07:002015-05-11T13:11:38.686-07:00How exciting to see a real cardinal! You must have...How exciting to see a real cardinal! You must have been in heaven. I'm glad you had a nice Mother's Day. Enjoy the rest of your visit!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-72880890248167611232015-05-11T12:42:27.049-07:002015-05-11T12:42:27.049-07:00Double wonderful, actually, probably triple! Trav...Double wonderful, actually, probably triple! Travelling meeting Shane and now seeing your family and seeing a cardinal!!! So VERY pleased for you!! I hope the rest of your time is just wonderful! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-5851985158940358312015-05-11T09:25:50.027-07:002015-05-11T09:25:50.027-07:00So many special treats indeed Kristie, that I have...So many special treats indeed Kristie, that I have trouble going to sleep with all the excitement. The little boys are such fun, and we enjoy their Canadian accents and every funny thing they say. I don't mind if it is white for us - I like a bit of snow. After a really hot weekend, it is delightfully cold today, less than 10 deg. Love it! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-33844899443308736202015-05-11T09:23:50.754-07:002015-05-11T09:23:50.754-07:00HI Darla, all is going well on our journey. The ...HI Darla, all is going well on our journey. The grandsons are wonderful, and we are captivated by every word they utter. They are very welcoming of us, not at all shy, which is great for us. We enjoy being on grandparent duty! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-73321307693884940932015-05-11T09:22:10.067-07:002015-05-11T09:22:10.067-07:00HI Linda, Yes we are already here in Canada, hopin...HI Linda, Yes we are already here in Canada, hoping to see the cardinal again, and will post more pictures in a few days. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-20110312289703184792015-05-11T09:21:13.762-07:002015-05-11T09:21:13.762-07:00Thank you Katharine. It was a great joy to see th...Thank you Katharine. It was a great joy to see that flash of red flitting among the branches....of course, now I want to see it again!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-1149835515291592712015-05-11T09:20:19.063-07:002015-05-11T09:20:19.063-07:00Yes Rosemary, I have quietly slipped across the Pa...Yes Rosemary, I have quietly slipped across the Pacific to the other side of the globe! It seems we belong to an exclusive collective - grandmothers of special French speaking children. Today I enjoyed French story time for small children at the local library. My daughter keeps telling me the squirrels are eating the peanuts, but I like to live with my delusions :) Maybe the red bird will return today...Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-45946714056062547342015-05-11T09:18:00.661-07:002015-05-11T09:18:00.661-07:00Thank you Shane, I am glad you enjoyed it too. Ye...Thank you Shane, I am glad you enjoyed it too. Yes, you know how it is with the daughter far away, and what a special time it is to be here. Not really doing the tourist thing, just embracing being part of their lives and getting to know the children all over again. Already have glued a couple of things in my pretty book :)<br />Today I am lurking outside with camera in hand, willing that red bird to return. I have convinced myself a few peanuts will do the trick. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-63979758709162666792015-05-11T09:13:27.996-07:002015-05-11T09:13:27.996-07:00Hi Michelle, yes, I did enjoy the bloggy meet so m...Hi Michelle, yes, I did enjoy the bloggy meet so much. What fun to meet someone for the first time, already knowing so much about one another. It was a perfectly lovely Mother's Day, and yes, looking out for Mr Cardinal again. This morning we went to French Story time at the local library with the child formerly known as the Little Bebe - who is alarmingly big for a 2 year old :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-9034923672653401912015-05-11T09:11:23.455-07:002015-05-11T09:11:23.455-07:00Thank you Sarah Liz. It is a lot of fun living fo...Thank you Sarah Liz. It is a lot of fun living for a while in another country/culture. So many little differences, which add up to quite an alternative experience: words, foods, plants and animals, architecture - I soak it all up!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-15873397749444258692015-05-11T09:09:48.853-07:002015-05-11T09:09:48.853-07:00Thank you Linda, yes I am in Ottawa right now, hap...Thank you Linda, yes I am in Ottawa right now, happily. I just realised my email has disappeared from the sidebar. I will email you; but I had worked out you were a little far away from us. Today we enjoy the cold weather! Cheers xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-71880372052662578062015-05-11T06:42:08.194-07:002015-05-11T06:42:08.194-07:00I'm so happy for you, Patricia! Spending Mothe...I'm so happy for you, Patricia! Spending Mother's Day with your daughter and grandsons, and finally seeing a red cardinal, these are such special treats. Enjoy the rest of your stay in the Great White North (hopefully though it won't be white while you are here!).kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-15358600122427152822015-05-11T06:18:47.835-07:002015-05-11T06:18:47.835-07:00Sounds like a wonderful start to your trip. I kno...Sounds like a wonderful start to your trip. I know you must have treasured the chance to spend Mother's Day with your daughter in Canada and those dear boys. Enjoy your stay!<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.com