tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post5087510911445998469..comments2024-02-16T06:59:59.062-06:00Comments on Quarry Garden Stained Glass: How It's Going: Looks Like We're Done...Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-4399863306205412152011-11-03T10:26:56.916-05:002011-11-03T10:26:56.916-05:00Karen, You and Carl have sure taken on a project....Karen, You and Carl have sure taken on a project. More ambition than I have! I do love all the rocks. What is it with rocks, water, and plants? I love how they look together, and you do have so many rocks. Great. Here I have a few, (brought in 50 tons for the gardens when I build the home). however, I would love to build right in a stone quarry. That would be a great location. I have seen gardens that did just that. Regarding cairns, this past week I spent time with a number of gallery owners in Door County and most are unhappy at all the cairns that are appearing on the shores. They are trying to remove them because they now think there are way too many and it is looking "overdone"! I will be keeping mine in the garden. JackGardens at Waters Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007610849161868747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-66928691008907011272011-10-25T15:13:00.940-05:002011-10-25T15:13:00.940-05:00OH, no worries, mudderbear! When Ann was a little...OH, no worries, mudderbear! When Ann was a little girl, Little Ann was her nickname. And you are so right about the weather, it's changing over much too quickly, autumn could linger right up until Christmas and I'd be thrilled.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-16645810831198641372011-10-25T13:15:37.501-05:002011-10-25T13:15:37.501-05:00Little Courtney, Courtney...so sorry.Little Courtney, Courtney...so sorry.mudderbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537045078065798116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-80964144833449050222011-10-25T13:12:44.023-05:002011-10-25T13:12:44.023-05:00Hi Karen, It all looks like a wonderland to me.......Hi Karen, It all looks like a wonderland to me....so beautiful. Little Ann is so lucky to have your quarry to play/work in. What memories you are creating. And what a lot of work you get done! It's just very beautiful. <br />I hope the cold weather stays at bay for awhile. There hasn't been nearly enough autumn yet.<br />Take care, Rosalie/mudderbearmudderbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537045078065798116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-35747956915890362952011-10-25T09:39:06.613-05:002011-10-25T09:39:06.613-05:00Alison, you know, Carl and I have joked about pris...Alison, you know, Carl and I have joked about prisoners breaking rocks so many times, too! I think I should write a post about that, lol.<br /><br />Rosemary, you know just how I feel, why is it that indoor work just doesn't hold the same appeal?<br /><br />El Gaucho, we are not well people, are we? Perhaps I should look into this addiction of ours? If there is another blog out there, we could join forces.<br /><br />FlowerLady, house-cleaning is so defeating, it's undone as fast as I do it. At least the rocks stay mortared in for a few years!<br /><br />Donna, yes, the flowers are lasting a very long time here this year, I guess we're getting a reprieve from the very late spring. I know, isn't Courtney adorable?? And Pudding, well, she's a sweetheart.<br /><br />Pamela, good for you! I wish I could say the same; I have to much to do out there yet, but there's always next spring, right? <br /><br />Holley, oh, it's so hard to quit, feel like we're giving up, but I know we have to. Now to find the same enthusiasm for the indoor work...lol. <br /><br />africanaussie, Camera angles are just perfect for not showing the weeds and dead stuff also in the garden, ha. Now I have no excuse not to get the pond cleaned out, either. <br /><br />xoxoxo, we're not chiseling them to make it look old, we're growing old because we are chiseling them, lol. No, the only reason we cut the stone is to take off the lumps and bumps so they fit better. Nothing aesthetic about it, but crazy? Yes.<br /><br />Carol, I know, me too. I should give some thought to next year, our first garden walk is the first week in June. Sigh.<br /><br />Indie, I am one of those people who needs a mission, and Aaargh fits the bill perfectly. Now it's time to put away the hammer and pick up the vacuum cleaner. Sigh.<br /><br />SueB, Only Boring Women Have Clean Houses. LOVE it! I am definitely Not Boring then! (I was always afraid I was.) Looking at my house proves it once and for all, I'm the most exciting woman in the world.<br /><br />Autumn Belle, thank you! I hope we can get back to it and Some Day post pictures of the silly thing when it's actually done.<br /><br />Sandy, thank you for the vote of confidence; 300 years? Oh, boy, we'd better work faster and/or try to improve our longevity over winter. We aren't going to last 300 years at this rate, lol. <br /> <br />Darla, I've been eyeballing the snowblower the last two days, wondering what it needs for a tune-up. I wish I could make it more powerful so I could snowblow the Back Eight better than last year. I need to walk.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-32839573970786605862011-10-25T08:44:28.923-05:002011-10-25T08:44:28.923-05:00I love the photo of the pond looking towards the b...I love the photo of the pond looking towards the back of your home. You will be out there with that crazy snowblower of yours blowing off the castle this winter to check on it, I just know you will! The little rocker is adorableDarlahttp://hundredsofideas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-46592724341198220142011-10-25T05:51:36.605-05:002011-10-25T05:51:36.605-05:00Karen, you say "It's slow going" to ...Karen, you say "It's slow going" to complete your stone house... I've wandered the ruins and have seen some of the majestic buildings in Europe and the Middle East and those builders took up to 300 years to complete their work.. so don't feel bad! You two amaze me! Really!<br />Winter is on it's way and time to put away your tools for another season...<br />Your doing a great job.<br />SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652526316321305796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-45100895123927937182011-10-25T03:19:20.232-05:002011-10-25T03:19:20.232-05:00I am very proud of you judging by what you have ac...I am very proud of you judging by what you have accomplished so far. Great DIY job. Your garden is very beautiful as at now, it will be exciting to see the end result later.Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-91471883834112956252011-10-25T02:57:51.878-05:002011-10-25T02:57:51.878-05:00Hello My Sweet.
Now I know you and Carl are reluc...Hello My Sweet. <br />Now I know you and Carl are reluctant to put that mortar mixer away but come on people. YOU NEED A REST!!! You have been flat out working so hard. You don’t see the progress you have made the way we do. It’s amazing the job you’re both doing and your new worker is a sweetie. She will be a real help. <br /> <br />I saw a sign the other day and I am going back to get it said <br />Only boring women have clean houses. I don’t wish to offend anyone but it made me laugh. I think that would go well with the other one I sent you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-50660188659749961272011-10-24T21:42:37.204-05:002011-10-24T21:42:37.204-05:00I've enjoyed watching the progress of the Cast...I've enjoyed watching the progress of the Castle for the last couple months! It's going to be beautiful. I know it's a letdown to have to stop after you're in the momentum. <br /><br />Your garden is lovely as always. I love seeing the pond with all the rock around it. So pretty!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120631846270350947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-48588039917763482472011-10-24T20:53:06.173-05:002011-10-24T20:53:06.173-05:00You really have gotten alot done in the past month...You really have gotten alot done in the past month!!! I get sad this time of year when I have to start putting everything to bed for the winter :( Now's the time to start planning for next year.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-24342585997074679052011-10-24T18:39:30.247-05:002011-10-24T18:39:30.247-05:00I love the name Castle Aaargh :)
I think it looks...I love the name Castle Aaargh :) <br />I think it looks great too! I can't beleive you are chiseling rocks to make it look old--and I thought I was crazy for sifting dirt for rocks... a new level of crazy I can hope to attain.xoxoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708973250486022637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-17337288105232069632011-10-24T17:31:40.973-05:002011-10-24T17:31:40.973-05:00Even though you seem to be spending each waking ho...Even though you seem to be spending each waking hour on the castle, your garden looks magnificent. It must have been good landscaping to being with! I like that view looking down your quarry into the water lilies towards the house.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-77880276074314459042011-10-24T15:17:26.694-05:002011-10-24T15:17:26.694-05:00You have done so much on the walls! And this give...You have done so much on the walls! And this gives you a chance to breathe a bit before the temps are o.k. again to start mortaring. Although I know it's a bit frustrating to stop a project once you really get into it. I'm so glad you included some garden shots. I can't believe how much you have still blooming! It looks beautiful, as always.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-88418682030931376462011-10-24T13:47:46.242-05:002011-10-24T13:47:46.242-05:00Your flowers are still looking great! I cleaned u...Your flowers are still looking great! I cleaned up all my garden and deck decor this afternoon and will try to clean the flower beds on Saturday if the weather holds. It's a lot of work and I only have 3 very small gardens! I can't imagine all that you have yet to do! Have a great week! PamelaPamela Gordonhttp://playingwithmycamera.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-30762824436545186522011-10-24T12:30:18.421-05:002011-10-24T12:30:18.421-05:00I am so surprised at how much and what flowers are...I am so surprised at how much and what flowers are still blooming in your garden. I thought you would be getting the cooler weather than we have had. Your photos of children are always the show stealer, and then you through in one of Pudding. I can not stop smiling and saying Awwww.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-58658990042033732262011-10-24T11:30:06.561-05:002011-10-24T11:30:06.561-05:00Dear Karen ~ Your posts are always a delight to re...Dear Karen ~ Your posts are always a delight to read and your photos wonderful to see. ~ I've got some cleaning that needs doing too, but would much rather be outside than in, especially when the weather is nice.<br /><br />Have a great week ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-64557574598270428542011-10-24T10:52:00.401-05:002011-10-24T10:52:00.401-05:00You ongoing love affair with rocks is always so en...You ongoing love affair with rocks is always so entertaining to read about. I don't think there's another blog out there that will be full of "I wish it wasn't snowing so I could go throw some rocks around and play with mortar" postings all winter.El Gauchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123486882754116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-47329294795292607502011-10-24T10:35:15.454-05:002011-10-24T10:35:15.454-05:00Hi Karen;
Your garden is still looking good. Castl...Hi Karen;<br />Your garden is still looking good. Castle is coming along. Always hard to have to stop work..... Sunday was a sunny day here and I did the yard clean up. Sort of sad to have to pack it up for another year which I am sure you are feeling for the Castle and soon the garden.......still there is planning for next spring.. that helps get thru the dark winter days and all that indoor work.My mission for Nov is cleaning the basement..... not my fav job..Happy Halloween to youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126209675266816687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-38021681620741015112011-10-24T10:10:02.346-05:002011-10-24T10:10:02.346-05:00You know, Karen, breaking rocks used to be a punis...You know, Karen, breaking rocks used to be a punishment for criminals in prison....<br /><br />Great pictures of your nearly finished garden. I need to get out there this week in my own garden and finish cleaning up, cutting back, and doing a final weeding. Good picture of your pond, I didn't realize you had fish.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com