tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post3085671267220989341..comments2024-02-16T06:59:59.062-06:00Comments on Quarry Garden Stained Glass: What's Next? Part 18: Gazebo Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-77803194574064078502017-06-30T03:10:20.172-05:002017-06-30T03:10:20.172-05:00I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. Through your m...I’m sorry for the loss of your mom. Through your memories of her something new was created. For that I’m grateful. You inspired me to build a gazebo. I chose to build it on sand to help pull the moisture away from the post buried underground to prevent rotting.<br /><br /><a href="http://sheltonroof.livejournal.com/63754.html" rel="nofollow">Pleasance Faast @ Shelton Roof</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911443247599250663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-8058184901323570312017-05-17T13:35:15.182-05:002017-05-17T13:35:15.182-05:00Oh those beautiful spring blooms! It must be heav...Oh those beautiful spring blooms! It must be heavenly to see them all in one area. Now I'm really curious about the space where the gazebo was and the changes to come there. And l looking at your older photos and the corn field and empty grounds I can see all the work you've done the past few decades at building this gorgeous quarry gardens that you have today. It really is a labour of love, sweat, hard work and determination! You have done an amazing lot of work! I'm glad you are keeping busy with all the spring work to do. Take care. Pam Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-69729949199036404892017-05-14T22:58:37.930-05:002017-05-14T22:58:37.930-05:00What great old photos -- it's so interesting t...What great old photos -- it's so interesting to look back at where we were in life 20, 30 or more years ago. And it's certainly hard to adjust to life without a significant person -- who have you known longer than your mother, after all? I wish you the best with your gazebo project and hope you will cope in the coming days with your grief. Best Wishes, -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-49954173972980101812017-05-13T11:59:55.874-05:002017-05-13T11:59:55.874-05:00It is so cool to go down memory lane with you. I l...It is so cool to go down memory lane with you. I love all those old photos. Any corn fields left at all? I'd love to see the result of the gazebo project. Whoever gets to see your garden in person is very lucky.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-83111900188510720362017-05-12T05:09:20.543-05:002017-05-12T05:09:20.543-05:00Every year I say not so much!! Then I start draggi...Every year I say not so much!! Then I start dragging home plats of annuals and a new perennial here and there. This year it's all about growing more milkweed as the word is out that I have some and the Monarchs have left me hundreds of eggs :-/ which turn into milkweed eating caterpillars with ferocious appetites!<br />Thinking of you every day and sending lots of healing thoughts ♥<br />Carol Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-27388243936438052242017-05-11T16:50:32.978-05:002017-05-11T16:50:32.978-05:00You and Carl always do such amazing things in your...You and Carl always do such amazing things in your gardens. Loved the picture of your early garden. Like others, I'm looking forward to hearing the fate of the gazebo and seeing what you do with your new septic tank space. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-48207398622501026402017-05-10T09:12:06.615-05:002017-05-10T09:12:06.615-05:00Sandy, yes, we always have had projects; we were d...Sandy, yes, we always have had projects; we were discussing that the other day, why do we do this to ourselves? Ha. Thank you for the hugs. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-24731229883333269692017-05-10T09:10:24.432-05:002017-05-10T09:10:24.432-05:00Beth, I agree, looking at those photos I cannot be...Beth, I agree, looking at those photos I cannot believe so much time has elapsed, where has it gone? Surely I haven't gotten as creaky as the gazebo? Thank you for thinking of me. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-26391467703201983502017-05-10T09:08:06.691-05:002017-05-10T09:08:06.691-05:00Junebug, I know! I am the same way, it's so h...Junebug, I know! I am the same way, it's so hard to get rid of everything (and truth be told, I think Carl feels the same way) when it comes to downsizing. The yard would be so bare. And I will keep on waving; Mom is still here in spirit.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-23367101322524008472017-05-10T07:52:49.570-05:002017-05-10T07:52:49.570-05:00Love the beautiful pictures from your garden and t...Love the beautiful pictures from your garden and the flash back to the beginning. You definitely always have a major project going don't you. lol<br />Sending hugs.Peonies & Magnoliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362575319386223280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-81627750639909586992017-05-09T23:43:34.049-05:002017-05-09T23:43:34.049-05:00It was fun to see the "memory" photos! T...It was fun to see the "memory" photos! Took me back to that time--it doesn't seem so long ago. ;-) Blessings as you continue with all your new garden plans. Thinking about you during this tough time. I'm sure your mom was proud of all your talented gardening and stained glass work. Hugs.Beth @ PlantPostingshttps://plantpostings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-52941240088014767382017-05-09T23:24:03.503-05:002017-05-09T23:24:03.503-05:00Oh to the downsize!! I sure hope you and Carl have...Oh to the downsize!! I sure hope you and Carl have better luck then I am having with the downsizing. I've only traded out a few annuals for perennials. Can't seem to have less. I say keep waving while on the tractor, someday it will bring a smile to your face with lovely memories.Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323342799656119424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-40240302045362039152017-05-09T16:43:32.409-05:002017-05-09T16:43:32.409-05:00Rainey, thank you! It will probably be an anticli...Rainey, thank you! It will probably be an anticlimactic change in hindsight, because I envision a lot more grass in my future. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-42145986513662933512017-05-09T16:42:18.319-05:002017-05-09T16:42:18.319-05:00Ann, thank you. Yes, the other day it appeared th...Ann, thank you. Yes, the other day it appeared there were lights on in my mother's house, but it was only a car coming from the east. The lights were reflecting off the glass. Still, it gave me a start. And, like you, I'm always thinking Mom will see me when I go outside. She was constantly asking me how long I thought I could keep up with the garden. This year I'm asking myself the same thing. Grief is exhausting.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-46244306394559139292017-05-09T14:56:07.259-05:002017-05-09T14:56:07.259-05:00Bless your heart dear Karen! I enjoyed seeing the ...Bless your heart dear Karen! I enjoyed seeing the early pictures and look forward to seeing what you do with this turned up earth, making it into an area of more beauty to enjoy.<br /><br />Love & hugs to you & Carl ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-30962170289702066392017-05-09T13:43:41.567-05:002017-05-09T13:43:41.567-05:00Thanks for sharing the lovely flower photos. There...Thanks for sharing the lovely flower photos. There is one positive about a cool spring and that is the mosquitoes may be delayed! I was a bit teary-eyed, I have to confess, when I read the poignant memories of your mother. Yes, memories will flood back or you'll wave in expectation. I was walking up the driveway the other day and saw the kitchen light on and memories flooded back. I looked to see if mine was watching for me. Or the other day when I heard her say, "It's time to stop gardening. You've done enough for today". These memories will keep coming but will be less painful with time.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading about the gazebo relocation project continued. What a lovely idead to have one with a perch on top! Blessings.Ellie's friend from canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240956258453579270noreply@blogger.com