tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post1940034356079463417..comments2023-10-10T10:19:57.677+02:00Comments on Driftwood Ramblings: Impromptu outings are often the best kind!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-90400500183510134742012-03-29T02:48:38.996+02:002012-03-29T02:48:38.996+02:00Hello - I am a fine artist and would love to paint...Hello - I am a fine artist and would love to paint from the photo of the old farm building with the red gate. Please let me know how I can get your permission to use this fine photo as inspiration. Thanks so much.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241099231315478200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-50396846148171036592011-09-18T12:37:47.153+02:002011-09-18T12:37:47.153+02:00...spur of the moment is good!! when u do it like ......spur of the moment is good!! when u do it like that, you're more open to surprises!! although we also do 'planned' stuff too...impromptu day trips are more exciting because you just don't know where you might end up!<br /><br />i LOVE the old buildings...the stone/stucco/brick/...the textures and shapes...and then especially with the bright red door! art just sitting and waiting to be photographed! thanks for the tip desiree! more more more...laurak/ForestWalkArt :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00285156023840252154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-14719788854871188122011-09-15T15:16:10.824+02:002011-09-15T15:16:10.824+02:00My husband likes everything to be well planed out....My husband likes everything to be well planed out. He hates getting lost. I am just the opposite. I don't mind getting lost and love adventure. When things get to routine, I find it depressing. <br />I always enjoy the photographs from your travels. There was lots of interesting architecture in this post. I love the shots of the red doors and the shot of the road heading into the horizon especially.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-52957140194501452102011-09-15T13:36:26.270+02:002011-09-15T13:36:26.270+02:00I have no idea what the building could be but it i...I have no idea what the building could be but it is certainly an interesting one. I love impromptu trips but I also love planned ones too. Last Sunday we went to Sydney for a surprise birthday lunch. We flew down in the morning and back in the evening. That wasn't planned we just did it. It was fun.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-7982512019856227352011-09-14T18:32:23.548+02:002011-09-14T18:32:23.548+02:00Hi again Desiree, I'm back to say that I figur...Hi again Desiree, I'm back to say that I figured out how to see and publish my comments today...thank you so much for your wonderful sweet words. I also have an idea. I am going to attempt to do several watercolor paintings of the beautiful photos you posted this week. When I have them finished, I would love to send one to you. Would you mind passing on your email to me? I'm at kneesandpaws@yahoo.com. P.S. It might be several months before I finish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-7171895525529625712011-09-14T15:08:22.351+02:002011-09-14T15:08:22.351+02:00Wow. Love the pictures. And the feel o this post. ...Wow. Love the pictures. And the feel o this post. So rustic. I feel a little sorry for the tractor though. Must have seen better days. But I would definitely want a ride. :-)Zebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231653148423352990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-25920275135057199802011-09-14T14:39:09.249+02:002011-09-14T14:39:09.249+02:00Desiree, your colorful photography deserves to be ...Desiree, your colorful photography deserves to be made into prints and framed. I'd love to have a few of these around my home! So interesting and beautiful. I love the romantic lens you put on to show us your part of the world. I look forward to reading the next few posts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-26927910280664470332011-09-14T04:50:28.367+02:002011-09-14T04:50:28.367+02:00You do show beautiful pictures of your area – it’s...You do show beautiful pictures of your area – it’s a delight to look at them. Your third picture of fields is so green – it reminds me of Newfoundland in Canada – lots of green, very few people.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-85831556714802556602011-09-14T03:34:33.000+02:002011-09-14T03:34:33.000+02:00I always enjoy seeing what it looks like where you...I always enjoy seeing what it looks like where you live. The farms and scenery is all so pretty. Whenever I see old houses I always wonder about who lives there and what their story is.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-72959538723720905082011-09-13T23:30:23.195+02:002011-09-13T23:30:23.195+02:00Desiree...such beauty you have shared with us in y...Desiree...such beauty you have shared with us in your photographic journey! I used to lean toward spontaneity but life circumstances have made that a bit tricky these days...still, there are weekend mornings when my husband will take me for a ride in the country on roads we know well and others new to us...leaving the kids at home and stopping to take photos of the abundant beauty that is always there for those who open their eyes to it. Thank you for all of your compassionate comments. I am sorry I have not been very good about visiting...I have more time now so will try to do better:-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-4996405973006289772011-09-13T22:56:43.549+02:002011-09-13T22:56:43.549+02:00Hi Desiree. I'm commenting again here in resp...Hi Desiree. I'm commenting again here in response to your comment on my blog about environmental issues relating to Alzheimer's. As I had mentioned, Mum and four of her siblings and a number of her cousins all have Alzheimers, in spite of the fact that their parents lived into their 90s without diminished mental faculties. In talking with the unaffected sibling and their cousins, we learned that in the, 1930s, 1940s and 50s the kids used to play in and around the working gold mine that employed the men in the small village, even swimming and playing in the tailing pond. They would have been exposed to large amounts of heavy metal and chemicals at that time which may have been a factor in so many of them developing Alzheimer's in their 70s and older. That's our theory anyway though it hasn't been proved or even studied that I know of. I'd be interested to hear your husband's take on it. Is the environment getting back at us for being so careless with it for so many years? Could be.Pat MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497617342638521940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-86498445185045673632011-09-13T19:24:28.886+02:002011-09-13T19:24:28.886+02:00You certainly know how to "milk a shed"....You certainly know how to "milk a shed".<br /><br />Look forward to more pictures and the solution to the puzzle.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-71012283230171766262011-09-12T16:21:00.938+02:002011-09-12T16:21:00.938+02:00I loved this picturesque journey. I love both type...I loved this picturesque journey. I love both types of travel,impromptu and planned because sometimes plans are necessary to get to a location because of reservations for trains or flights. The joy of seeing new or even familiar places gives me a boost.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-36811810280386030122011-09-12T16:08:04.122+02:002011-09-12T16:08:04.122+02:00Another great trip, courtesy of Desiree.......
An...Another great trip, courtesy of Desiree.......<br /><br />And, kiddo, I love to read your comments. You are so kind that it makes me feel wonderful just to hear from you......thank you.......ktAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967340091034274347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-5738497054239744542011-09-12T05:56:52.608+02:002011-09-12T05:56:52.608+02:00I have been out of action for a while, and reading...I have been out of action for a while, and reading your post reminded me what I have been missing. I will be back for more! I love your words and your photos! We once escaped for a mid morning drive when I had first arrived here into a houseful of people. Looking at the map I said "oh in just another couple of hours we could be in Cooktown". What a wonderful weekend we had! We had hoped to be able to purchase a change of clothes, toothbrushes and deodorant, so now we always travel with a packed bag in the car, just in case I get another urge :)africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-31746939077331175612011-09-12T02:51:32.517+02:002011-09-12T02:51:32.517+02:00I so wish I could visit the places captured in tho...I so wish I could visit the places captured in those stunning photographs. WOW!Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-67011378003533080102011-09-11T23:53:02.423+02:002011-09-11T23:53:02.423+02:00Such wonderful pictures -- I'm in awe of your ...Such wonderful pictures -- I'm in awe of your beautiful country. And you have a gifted eye for composition!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-58169871456414418252011-09-11T22:15:04.505+02:002011-09-11T22:15:04.505+02:00I will ooh and aah at the photos too, since the sc...I will ooh and aah at the photos too, since the scenery looks splendid. I love all the green and the rivers and old buildings. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself so much on the journey.<br />I don't like surprises much (to the point of stubbornness), but I will agree that sometimes outings on a whim can be really pleasant.<br />Ah, I also want to say a big thank you for buying my book ^^ I hope you like it.Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-72780061593691523312011-09-11T21:09:16.268+02:002011-09-11T21:09:16.268+02:00My initial reaction to your first picture was '...My initial reaction to your first picture was 'That looks so much like England!' Actually, so did a couple of the later ones!<br /><br />I'm a bit of a planner, but I'm trying hard to be more spontaneous.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-31438032354140727662011-09-11T19:21:23.971+02:002011-09-11T19:21:23.971+02:00Good evening my friend, like you I can see the pot...Good evening my friend, like you I can see the potential in that building certainly from the outside. As for impromptu trips versus planned ones I love both sorts! Thoroughly enjoyed today's unplanned one.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-42962325573221257522011-09-11T02:13:50.169+02:002011-09-11T02:13:50.169+02:00You are in love with the building and I on the oth...You are in love with the building and I on the other hand am in love with the sights of South Africa. Through your lens I have been fascinated and amazed at the raw beauty of your land and for that I thank you so very much. You and Linda have enriched my days and caused me to appreciate the beauty in what others might call ordinary. I spent time with Rachel today and delivered the large quantity of chili I cooked yesterday and a strawberry cake for dessert. She has this device on her leg that sends pulses that interrupt the nerve signals to her brain so that she feels less pain and requires less meds which is awesome. I love modern technology. Thanks again for allowing us to journey along with you and your hubby. It was wonderful.<br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-26949082107716771462011-09-11T00:04:27.709+02:002011-09-11T00:04:27.709+02:00Oh my goodness I enjoyed this trip with you. You ...Oh my goodness I enjoyed this trip with you. You live in such a beautiful area of the world.<br /><br />I used to want to plan things when I was younger.<br /><br />Now I want it to be spontaneous - but with my daughter and grandson living here it is hard.<br /><br />Hope you have a nice weekend.<br /><br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-32083007723751043882011-09-10T23:43:12.685+02:002011-09-10T23:43:12.685+02:00I definitely knew you said, "YES!" as yo...I definitely knew you said, "YES!" as you were running to the car. LOL<br /><br />You really should consider putting these adventures into book form. There's so much to see in your beautiful country and your writing is so poetic. Seriously, you should.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-21449912158653884192011-09-10T20:33:18.279+02:002011-09-10T20:33:18.279+02:00Love the river and the bridge--Can't wait to s...Love the river and the bridge--Can't wait to see Philadelphia!<br />You had to go with your husband, no question in my mind! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626558959674808582.post-3700747804319630832011-09-10T18:29:29.495+02:002011-09-10T18:29:29.495+02:00this was fun to see so many beautiful places! lov...this was fun to see so many beautiful places! loved the tractor!!! hope the rat traps are doing the trick!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.com