tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post6921172809194494157..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: THE CLIMATE IS A'CHANGINGPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-63529429067279071272014-11-21T21:21:20.240-08:002014-11-21T21:21:20.240-08:00Ah, such gentlemen from another era, our fathers....Ah, such gentlemen from another era, our fathers. Of course when we went outside to the scorching heat, Dad cried out "What Happened?". I suppose it did feel like the end of the world to him.<br />Gallery guiding is the best job I ever had, crowds or one on one :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-79060284369218622202014-11-21T09:29:39.993-08:002014-11-21T09:29:39.993-08:00That comment about your dad made me laugh, mine w...That comment about your dad made me laugh, mine wore a shirt and tie on every holiday! I'd like to guide in gallery but I can't cope with lots of folk at once, but what an interesting thing to do.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-39374758465394889672014-11-21T01:54:19.735-08:002014-11-21T01:54:19.735-08:00I know, Debra, too quickly, and the little one doe...I know, Debra, too quickly, and the little one doesn't really know us. Apparently he went to sleep clutching the little Thomas train we sent over for him :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-25126967844113655702014-11-20T18:33:50.794-08:002014-11-20T18:33:50.794-08:00Oh gosh, has it been two years already since the b...Oh gosh, has it been two years already since the baby was born? How they are growing up! Darling pictures!Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-20952040279137688892014-11-19T15:20:03.117-08:002014-11-19T15:20:03.117-08:00Thank you Val, those boys are adorable. I'd p...Thank you Val, those boys are adorable. I'd probably sell my right arm to go over there for Christmas ....<br />I'm surprised too that the media haven't discovered this royal resemblance which I found on the Monarchy site. Bet it shows up in the magazines now :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-42724062827523427542014-11-19T15:18:36.954-08:002014-11-19T15:18:36.954-08:00Dear Val, yes, many positive initiatives came out ...Dear Val, yes, many positive initiatives came out of the summit, about 1,000 recommendations on various topics. We hear about the heads of government, but there were thousands of other delegates here for a week or more, working on everything.<br />Isn't that an amazing photo of Charles, just like George?<br />Nice to see you too xxxxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-40911262661418507252014-11-19T03:17:39.812-08:002014-11-19T03:17:39.812-08:00Dear Patricia,
How lovely that you could take part...Dear Patricia,<br />How lovely that you could take part in your grandson's birthday. Skype is the best invention..<br />I hope something positive comes out of the summit! So much unrest in the world at the moment.<br />How amazing- little prince george is the image of his grandfather.<br />Thanks for visiting me.. always nice to see you. xxxxx valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-22573144066879680952014-11-19T01:49:53.962-08:002014-11-19T01:49:53.962-08:00Yes, November rules, Jennifer - my birthday is als...Yes, November rules, Jennifer - my birthday is also this month.<br />It was exciting having all the world leaders, including Obama, here. In a way, more so once we knew it was all OK and nothing went wrong. Back to normal now. Happy Thanksgiving!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-5778865902022956142014-11-18T08:53:13.849-08:002014-11-18T08:53:13.849-08:00Happy birthday to Little Bebe! November is a great...Happy birthday to Little Bebe! November is a great month to be born, I should know. :) How exciting to have Obama there for a visit. I can't believe that photo of Prince Charles, you're right, George looks just like him! Wow.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-86305726980831665492014-11-18T01:58:00.069-08:002014-11-18T01:58:00.069-08:00Little Bebe is getting so big, he needs a new name...Little Bebe is getting so big, he needs a new name. I'm sure you love Skype too. On weekends like we have had, I could easily migrate over to NZ - much cooler there. It really does stop us leading our normal lives, as we have to retreat to a cool spot and keep drinking. Great day for UQ! xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-8205952209866722292014-11-18T00:59:33.747-08:002014-11-18T00:59:33.747-08:00Happy Birthday to little Bebe - wonderful to be pa...Happy Birthday to little Bebe - wonderful to be part of the celebrations via Skype Patricia! The blue Thomas engine cake looks very professional!<br />Oh that heat - I doubt I could cope with that now, the odd day maybe!<br />What an occasion for the uni students having the POTUS on their campus - they will talk about that special day in years to come!<br />love<br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-81286187860605581042014-11-17T21:13:03.792-08:002014-11-17T21:13:03.792-08:00Thanks Sheri, that little baby grew up so fast. T...Thanks Sheri, that little baby grew up so fast. The mountains were so much cooler - we are going back next weekend. <br />Happy Thanksgiving, which I think is a very nice celebration. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-41979139127125956862014-11-17T21:12:14.619-08:002014-11-17T21:12:14.619-08:00There will always be those doubters who bury their...There will always be those doubters who bury their heads in the sand. Wasn't it a great cake - my daughter is gifted in the cake department!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-70695655697780370922014-11-17T09:53:19.830-08:002014-11-17T09:53:19.830-08:00Happy Birthday to your sweet grandson, Patricia. ...Happy Birthday to your sweet grandson, Patricia. It's so nice to go up to the mountains and spend the day. Me and husband drive up to his mom's every now and then, and it's beautiful.<br /><br />I hope you are enjoying these November days. Our Thanksgiving is in a week, so just getting ready for that. Have a wonderful week.<br /><br />love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-10354405529511504042014-11-17T05:26:55.833-08:002014-11-17T05:26:55.833-08:00Some still deny climate change. Maybe they need t...Some still deny climate change. Maybe they need to visit your area. The movie sounds a little frightening but timely. I'm glad to see those little boy faces, what a great cake.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-64930936667518970642014-11-17T02:40:17.886-08:002014-11-17T02:40:17.886-08:00Very strange for November - should be mild, with a...Very strange for November - should be mild, with a few storms. It was cooler today, and should be back to 'normal' tomorrow. Phew! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24412269820632500752014-11-17T01:59:12.222-08:002014-11-17T01:59:12.222-08:00I heard that you were having record heat, it is ve...I heard that you were having record heat, it is very strange for November isn't it. I hope that you can find some coolness soon. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24029615233716149222014-11-16T20:05:51.785-08:002014-11-16T20:05:51.785-08:00Can't take credit for POTUS, Barb, I picked it...Can't take credit for POTUS, Barb, I picked it up on the internet somewhere, and it amused me. I hope you get some cooler temps - we aren't cut out for this heat!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-46204481113888864272014-11-16T15:52:30.286-08:002014-11-16T15:52:30.286-08:00POTUS, I like that. I think I'll just call hi...POTUS, I like that. I think I'll just call him that instead of Obama. We are on the southern Darling Downs and really looking forward to some cooler temps today. It has been blistering this year. All the gardens are struggling to survive.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-5896529887023038882014-11-16T15:41:16.474-08:002014-11-16T15:41:16.474-08:00I don't cope with it either, P. We have to ma...I don't cope with it either, P. We have to make good plans to avoid our own house when it goes over 40, despite having an air-conditioning unit. It just can't cope with those extremes. <br />So good the G20 passed without major incident - about 14 arrests of habitual, known, protesters; that was all, I think. Trying to keep cool :) xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-88540005427084776682014-11-16T15:39:15.976-08:002014-11-16T15:39:15.976-08:00We are relieved that Brisbane stayed safe, even if...We are relieved that Brisbane stayed safe, even if that meant a large portion of our population gave up and went off to the beach for the weekend, such was the security and the lock-downs. <br />The skyping was fun, and we might get to do it again in a few weeks with Darth Vader turns 5!<br />Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-36725806089977974502014-11-16T15:37:42.390-08:002014-11-16T15:37:42.390-08:00You are right, Perpetua, I do rather dread what su...You are right, Perpetua, I do rather dread what summer may bring - partly for the garden and what that means for crops and our land in general, and also for my lymphatic system. It can get a bit miserable in the heat. Denial is futile - this is real, and happening now.<br />Little Bebe will have to get a new name soon, won't he? Such a big boy now.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-29534956967359031102014-11-16T15:35:45.437-08:002014-11-16T15:35:45.437-08:00That is interesting, Rosemary - more than 20 years...That is interesting, Rosemary - more than 20 years ago, and still they prevaricate and make excuses. Our PM was gently rapped on the knuckles this weekend - he wanted to keep it off the G20 agenda. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-17320708124337875592014-11-16T12:51:24.027-08:002014-11-16T12:51:24.027-08:00Oh my goodness that is hot Patricia, I don't t...Oh my goodness that is hot Patricia, I don't think I'd cope with temperatures like that. On our cruise we had temperatures of 35+ and it really wiped me out. So glad the G20 conference went well. There is always that fear that things could go terribly wrong, such is the world we live in today. Keep cool. P xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-76747020325797965212014-11-16T07:08:47.719-08:002014-11-16T07:08:47.719-08:00I'm sorry you have been hit by an early heat w...I'm sorry you have been hit by an early heat wave. There's a part of me that wants to hope important things like climate change get dealt with at things like the G20, and there's a part of me that thinks it's way easier to say wonderful things than actually accomplish them. I'm glad to hear the event happened without any major incidents.<br /><br />Your little grandson is at such a sweet age, and how nice that you got to take part in the celebrations using Skype. <br /><br />I hadn't realized how much Prince George resembles his father until I saw the picture you posted. Not a hint of Kate!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.com