tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post7957050220820431415..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Thoughts on a gray day.................Mereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-75499215367654394822019-06-22T22:17:28.960-04:002019-06-22T22:17:28.960-04:00Sorry for a tardy response - no excuses besides th...Sorry for a tardy response - no excuses besides the usual circumstances. I'm sorry too for your loss of a blogfriend. Friends separated by distance (either geographical or via the blogosphere) often don't get so see or hear about everything going on with each other so by the time the news hits the blogosphere it is sudden and shocking.<br />I am not impressed by people who intentionally stop blogging or choose to move platforms (e.g. blogs to IG) without informing their readers. That's disrespectful to readers who have invested time and energy. The least a blogger can do is show respoct of investing time to explain. I hope to think that I have explanations on my blog regarding changes to the frequency of blog posts. <br />I agree with Tammy (previous comment above) that so many bloggers have moved to Instagram but it is disappointing. I like the personal nature of blogs where we can get to know each other better. Instagram difficult to read and very hit-or-miss. The blogosphere remains my favourite way to connect with friends, old and new.<br />May you be feeling better by the time this comment reaches you. It has been a horrible cold and flu season in Australia. The health authorities were too slow to organise the vaccine schedule this year. I argued with my dr to get my vax a few weeks early (against the recommendation he had been given) when I was given a tip-off about absenteeism in a school area where one of my family was teaching and likely to bring it home to my area! Fortunately my GP gave in and so far, so good. Touch wood. Love to you and yours.<br />xxJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-16949415191521245402019-06-20T14:07:08.058-04:002019-06-20T14:07:08.058-04:00I’m sorry you’ve both been sick, that’s no fun. I ...I’m sorry you’ve both been sick, that’s no fun. I know what you mean about blog friends. I’ve had a few over the years that just disappeared. A lot of us are getting to that age where that can always mean bad news.Lorettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531360300797817367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-5282347038738461722019-06-18T02:40:03.892-04:002019-06-18T02:40:03.892-04:00Cranky comment from his misery, no doubt :) I hop...Cranky comment from his misery, no doubt :) I hope you both are feeling much better and the cold syndrome banished! It is heart-wrenching for me when I have discovered the tragedies that ended some blogs because even if I never met the blogger face to face I truly care about them, and for those who change their social media platforms from blogging, I miss their presence in my life. I have been unable to track IG posts consistently and my life beyond blogging is so busy I have a hard time posting once a month and keeping up with the latest posts from the bloggers I love. But I love the creative format of blogging! xxxxxxxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-79044894582766527562019-06-15T21:07:09.295-04:002019-06-15T21:07:09.295-04:00So sorry to hear you've been sick! Ick.
I kn...So sorry to hear you've been sick! Ick.<br /><br />I know what you mean about friends in the blogging world. I have such great blogging friends, and I've lost two now--one to cancer and one to a car accident--and I haven't yet been able to make the shawl I was going to make with the first one and haven't finished the one I was doing as a March Madness project with the other because I miss them too much. Friends are precious no matter how we find them. <br /><br />Hugs, dear friend.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210913161986899741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-48654249966177969062019-06-13T04:07:27.204-04:002019-06-13T04:07:27.204-04:00Dear Meredith,
I hope you get well soon.
Best wish...Dear Meredith,<br />I hope you get well soon.<br />Best wishes,<br />Gaia.gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574071702963606639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-47430012880452247772019-06-11T17:27:50.074-04:002019-06-11T17:27:50.074-04:00I am so sorry to hear you and LB have colds again....I am so sorry to hear you and LB have colds again. I can't believe you've had so many this year already, but I guess that's what happens when you work with little kids. I haven't had a cold in 2-1/2 years! But I'm rarely around little kids. I hope you are getting enough rest, drinking lots of water and tea, and taking supplements that help boost the immune system. <br /><br />Little Buddy absolutely cracks me up with the things he says! <br /><br />The weather here (northern IL) is crazy, too. Nothing but rain since April. All the farmer's fields are flooded and the river is overflowing its banks. It's also been cooler than normal, but that part is fine with me. I'm glad the rain has finally made it down your way.<br /><br />I know what you mean about blogging/online friends. I really do feel like I know my blogging friends. I even talk about certain blogging friends with my husband! Even he knows these people by name now. ;-)<br /><br />Get well wishes and hugs sent your way...Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-8943155188345227452019-06-10T15:13:32.530-04:002019-06-10T15:13:32.530-04:00Oh my goodness, that last paragraph had me laughin...Oh my goodness, that last paragraph had me laughing out loud. That Little B is a hoot! Sorry to hear you have yet another cold. No fun at all. A gray, rainy day is the perfect time to just kick back and relax. The temperature here today was 118 F. Ugh! There will be no rain in sight at least until maybe October or so. Never really know. I've been blogging for just about 10 years now and even though I've only been able to actually meet a few blog friends in person, I still feel a connection to everyone who still visits and comments after all these years. So many jumped over to Instagram and never looked back which is a shame. They are completely different modes of sharing and one is not better than the other as far as I am concerned. IG is easier but blogging is more personal. It is always very sad when a blog friend disappears and you only find out through someone else that they passed away. Sometimes they are just gone and you never know why. Life is every changing and everything changes with time. Hope you and Z are feeling much better very soon. Take care, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-92146649429610216082019-06-10T13:39:49.114-04:002019-06-10T13:39:49.114-04:00Sorry for the cold-they are a misery even when we ...Sorry for the cold-they are a misery even when we say, "It's JUST a cold..."<br />I feel the same way when blog cease--we get used to the chat every few days and really do get involved with others. I think we are so busy, it is hard to connect with others nearby who share our interests that blogging really fills a need-well, at least for me it does! I hope you feel better soon!DelightedHandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484646967481637692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-51741514801626763802019-06-10T10:30:29.984-04:002019-06-10T10:30:29.984-04:00darling Mere.
I have just read your wonderful pos...darling Mere. <br />I have just read your wonderful post (as always) and all the comments... as I always do. you and this community I find that I treasure now. <br />I have never crocheted or knitted in my life. but my little mother was never without her needles and I think I find it comforting to even be a silent part of it here. women who create such useful BEAUTY are special in my mind.<br />it's funny. but I have always liked the way my voice sounds when I have a cold!<br />mind you it's the ONLY thing I like. I think that adorable little guy of yours just meant you didn't sound like 'HIS' MOM! lol. and Hank staying right by your side... letting you know how important you are to him... there is always so much to love and enjoy in your posts.<br />wishing you and your little one are both WELL very very very SOON! XO<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-58198111263906948192019-06-10T08:02:10.005-04:002019-06-10T08:02:10.005-04:00Sometimes children just test us, other times they ...Sometimes children just test us, other times they simply speak what's right on their minds since they haven't yet developed That Filter. He's already forgotten what he said, I'm sure. It meant far more to you than it did to him in the moment.<br /><br />Colds are THE WORST. Why ever do we still get them? By now they should have gone the way of dial telephones and butter churns.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-52507684213940477702019-06-10T04:06:19.247-04:002019-06-10T04:06:19.247-04:00I'm sorry you're all full of cold Meredith...I'm sorry you're all full of cold Meredith. As you've had so many colds recently maybe you need a tonic such as seven seas - for the tired run down and frequently unwell, vitamin c to help fight cold virus (prob not at the same time as the tonic) & a GP recommended Corsodyl mouth rinse (mint) as it fights lots of oral germs. Tastes disgusting but brilliant. Maybe google the corsodyl to check the active ingredient as it may be a different brand in the US.<br />Still newish to blogging, I've seen many blogs that have stopped which is a shame. I belong to a fb cat group and find it incredibly sad when a beloved cat died. <br />I enjoy reading your blog, take care, Cathy xMy Creative Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775981979710429788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-60389476810965075182019-06-09T21:02:10.013-04:002019-06-09T21:02:10.013-04:00I'm so sorry to hear you both are ill. I real...I'm so sorry to hear you both are ill. I really can't believe they haven't found a cure for the common cold.. I detest how ill they make us feel. Your crocheted wrap is looking magnificent. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Your fur boys are something.. I'd love to see them gamboling about.<br /><br />I really agree with you on how good of friends you can make via one's blog. I feel like you are just as close of a friend of mine as anyone else and in some ways more as I know you're just a text away. :-)<br /><br />I'm sorry your little guy said that, but I truly believe he did not mean it at all. Next time you'll just have to say.. okay, if you want a new mom I guess I'll pack my bags and go on vacation. :-)<br /><br />((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-68010909413987807152019-06-09T20:59:41.492-04:002019-06-09T20:59:41.492-04:00Sorry to read you're still having colds at you...Sorry to read you're still having colds at your house. Phil's still dealing with his after having one in April. I think allergies are hitting people right now. I've been on my recliner 3 hours, slept 1.5 hours, installed Instagram and .....yeah better get up and get a few things done.I keep asking up early then eventually go back to sleep. I still like to blog but sometimes am too busy. Praying you feel better soon. Hugs!Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-69163809106997929512019-06-09T17:52:37.728-04:002019-06-09T17:52:37.728-04:00I feel like the blog world is my friend world so I...I feel like the blog world is my friend world so I know how you feel. A lot of my 'friends' have moved to IG but it takes up more of my time to be there (weird!) Sorry you are passing this virus back and forth. Use hand sanitizer (which I assume you do) and maybe add a 500 mg supplement of vitamin c (by emergence C) it is buffered so you do not burp vitamin C for 12 hours-- trust me. This is for you of course not the little one. <br /><br />hope you feel better and I'm glad I know you :)karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-19352497975332475822019-06-09T16:32:10.495-04:002019-06-09T16:32:10.495-04:00I see there are already many takers for this sweet...I see there are already many takers for this sweet little boy but can I please add my name to the waiting list? I have a cold, too. Such a bother, I really don't like it. Hope yours is on its way out. <br />I was really sad to read about the death of a blog friend we share just the other day. You are right, we are a tight knit group really and I do feel that I am privileged to connect to women (and a few men) all around the world, all of whom I might not otherwise have met. Lots of love xxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-15828729113612670142019-06-09T14:46:29.967-04:002019-06-09T14:46:29.967-04:00I'm sorry about your friend Janet. It is sad w...I'm sorry about your friend Janet. It is sad when bloggers that we are attached to stop writing, or become very sick. Buddy says the funniest things. It's a good thing you don't take them personally.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-1856555536247440932019-06-09T13:38:32.080-04:002019-06-09T13:38:32.080-04:00I hope you are both feeling better soon. Summer c...I hope you are both feeling better soon. Summer colds are the worst.<br />I'm just beginning to catch up on my blog reading. I worked 118 hours over the last 9 days and have barely had time to even turn my computer on. I'm not looking forward to reading about people's losses. I do feel a sincere friendship with many of the bloggers I follow and will be sad to hear about their losses. I also miss them when they drop off the blogosphere.Jeannie Gray Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491806030465386877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-12708093430053417322019-06-09T13:27:27.021-04:002019-06-09T13:27:27.021-04:00in .a. heartbeat.
I love you and Lil B and you kn...in .a. heartbeat. <br />I love you and Lil B and you know it! <br />Blogging brings me peace and joy and community. <br /><br />We may have had that cold too. I took Forever to have energy again. I am still not quite done being hoarse. <br />So, Lil B would not like my voice right now either! I could take him on so many elevator adventures. <br />But IM not sure I'd be very good, You are an amazing mom~! I'd be giving him Potato chips and pop and taking him for way too much ice cream. <br /><br />Get well soon. kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-47772214352897510042019-06-09T10:52:51.112-04:002019-06-09T10:52:51.112-04:00Always happy to see you post. I'm one blogger...Always happy to see you post. I'm one blogger that seems to have drifted away. Life has been crazy and not in a good way and blogging was one more thing I just couldn't do. Still I miss everyone and the interaction so who knows I may blog again soon. Hugs!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-19752609224573440432019-06-09T10:06:59.630-04:002019-06-09T10:06:59.630-04:00I think you need a holiday or a good rest.Probably...I think you need a holiday or a good rest.Probably not possible but you do sound run down.I,also, shall miss Janet.So sad.Here's hoping you both feel better soon.busybusybeejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570020362062932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-83336209904774264062019-06-09T10:05:21.984-04:002019-06-09T10:05:21.984-04:00Thank you for the thoughtfully written piece. In c...Thank you for the thoughtfully written piece. In common with others I find reading blogs written by folk who share interests and life experience, both thought provoking and at times comforting. It's true we don't all know each other and we'll probably never meet, but sharing ideas, talents and every day life events widens my world and opens my heart. Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972281061706547082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-47484223507169621862019-06-09T09:47:06.480-04:002019-06-09T09:47:06.480-04:00Yep, send him straight over, we have all sorts of ...Yep, send him straight over, we have all sorts of fun stuff for little chaps to do. Sorry about the colds, it must seem like a neverending stream of them. The weather seems to be all about extremes. So often now we are told that it has been the warmest month on record or the wettest month on record. Not good at all. I hope the temperatures cool down for you soon. I know what you mean about blogging friends, it's always sad when they disappear. I am very happy that you're still here! Your blog is always a treat, and I am always happy to see a post from you popping up. Hope you have a good Sunday and that you are both all better very soon. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286211515389370765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-10879916514670304252019-06-09T08:31:08.919-04:002019-06-09T08:31:08.919-04:00I've only just read Mac's post about Janet...I've only just read Mac's post about Janet, I'm so sad, she fought her battle with such dignity. I'll definitely take Little Buddy, though I think if push came to shove he'd have something to say about that. I hope you're both feeling better soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-4720512105922982942019-06-09T07:11:09.404-04:002019-06-09T07:11:09.404-04:00Take care and feel better, both of you. I have ha...Take care and feel better, both of you. I have had this awful cold for what seems like years, so I understand how you feel.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words and thoughts. It is funny - but also comforting, at least to me - to know that friends you have never met are holding you close during tough times.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-37671872733261282842019-06-09T06:55:47.914-04:002019-06-09T06:55:47.914-04:00Reading about all the pet losses this week has lef...Reading about all the pet losses this week has left me in a state of sad too. It is odd how people's pain, who we don't even really know, can get to you. The internet is so powerful-and I suppose so scary. I see now it must be treated with respect and understand how it can do so much damage to young minds.<br /><br />As for climate change, I would like to invite those deniers to see the woods behind my house. My beautiful forest is dying from rot and decay from the wild climate swings we now have. No spring. No fall. Just too cold winters and too hot and humid summers. It takes a toll.<br /><br />On a happier note, your project is just so pretty. I can't wait to see it finished and your puppers just get cuter every day.<br /> <br />I hope you and your little man feel better soon. Summer colds are the worst.<br />Araigneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543030200956480168noreply@blogger.com