tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post3675947955818969991..comments2024-03-29T06:20:37.998-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: One WeekBetsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-15392727163911762242015-09-16T00:10:46.910-05:002015-09-16T00:10:46.910-05:00I'm so happy my dear friend because by the way...I'm so happy my dear friend because by the way you are describing your days it looks like you are going back to your happy and healthy self. It looks like you have been busy and enjoying your life without too much pain anymore. I'm sorry that Mandy and Pioer had to leave, but I'm so happy you had such a great time with them. Miss you my dear friend. Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-89202514623543078652015-09-15T13:28:13.777-05:002015-09-15T13:28:13.777-05:00Oh Betsy! I just want to give you a hug! What a h...Oh Betsy! I just want to give you a hug! What a hard summer you have had- and I can so relate to the melancholy feeling that sets in when the grandchildren leave. If I am home alone I usually sit down and have a good cry! And to have your son so far away! I have been there too--my oldest son spent 2 years in China and would love to go back....but I don't want him too! <br />Your life on the lake looks so lovely and relaxing--I hope my husband and I can have a spot like that if and when we ever get to retire. :)<br />xoxoxo Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029664492284742183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-79825374680125540882015-09-13T09:11:33.020-05:002015-09-13T09:11:33.020-05:00Betsy, I am getting all caught up in blogging land...Betsy, I am getting all caught up in blogging land after a busy week. The photo of your son is amazing. I so admire him for living where he does and embracing the culture. It is a testament to him that the is allowed to partake in the celebrations. I love your blanket, squares and new yarn. If I was Dennis I would be voting no on the carpet cleaning, that is a LOT of work. Be careful.<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-39368367782213192292015-09-13T05:30:46.225-05:002015-09-13T05:30:46.225-05:00Hello Betsy and first of all stop it with that cle...Hello Betsy and first of all stop it with that cleaning immediately; gosh, I understand that your husband is scared. This is the only time in your life when you can be a bit lazy without feeling guilty, enjoy it and let the others do the work .. or just let the work be undone !..... I hope the fires are out by now; we've had a lot of rain too here and I am enjoying it. I love a good Fall and it has to arrive some time. I understand though that you don't want to leave your beautiful spot at the lake, it looks heavenly. All the best from France !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-19402685719033185902015-09-12T13:12:03.278-05:002015-09-12T13:12:03.278-05:00Betsy! I am so glad to read your latest news...al...Betsy! I am so glad to read your latest news...although sorry that you have not been able to visit Alex in person and give him a hug for a long while. You are my inspiration for learning to Face-time more with my oldest son and his family. The sock yarn ripple is really neat! By the way, the yarn I used for the baby blanket is self striping so I did not have to change yarn colors at all. It makes it look like I am able to count stitches to form complicated patterns when we know that is not my gifting :) I have started another baby blanket using the same brand yarn in the Easter Basket colorway which has our favorite purplish hues. Your yummy looking food is reminding me it must be time for brunch since I haven't had breakfast and it is almost noon! I hope you are having a happy weekend! I miss you, my friend! xxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-90353827875568311432015-09-11T21:50:04.082-05:002015-09-11T21:50:04.082-05:00ah a wonderful post again Betsy and yes can smell ...ah a wonderful post again Betsy and yes can smell those strawbs from here .. love your multi blanket .. fabby colour graduations, nice way to use up yarn.<br />... your other blanket squares sound wonderful, too... sad isn't that winter has to come. I am glad ours doesn't last that long, but in some ways after your summer it will be good to have the changes so the firefighters etc can rest.<br />That is a boy to be proud of dear Betsy, and understand you heartache at separation. Do take care, be kind to yourself and dont do too much too quickly now.<br />Thanks so much for popping over.<br /> Shaz in Oz.x <br /> <br /><a href="http://calligraphycards-shazinoz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><b>{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}</b></a><br />Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-38201358062517925972015-09-11T19:58:07.988-05:002015-09-11T19:58:07.988-05:00Your zigzag blanket it lovely. I like the thought ...Your zigzag blanket it lovely. I like the thought of macaroni salad with hot dogs. I am maybe gonna make potato salad instead for tomorrow night's dinner with wiener wraps. I want to get some peonies maybe this weekend at the peony gardens that are still blooming, close to us. Have a good weekend, glad you are feeling better but take it easy for awhile. Looks like rain is heading our way next week...Yippee! Have a blessed weekend my friend! Love and hugs and prayers!<br />Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-46903310922523196662015-09-09T12:54:31.639-05:002015-09-09T12:54:31.639-05:00Goodness, you have been busy. I so love the blanke...Goodness, you have been busy. I so love the blanket you are working on, it's just to lovely. Oh the purples..love them so much. :) I can't wait to see what you do with those little squares. Hope you are feeling better sweet friend. Enjoy all the days you can up at the lake, because I think fall is just about upon us...we are suppose to get into the 40's Sunday night....Whew...I'll be thankful to see Summer go...she was really nasty this year. Blessings to you always sweet friend. :) Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-36536657152897725142015-09-09T08:40:33.789-05:002015-09-09T08:40:33.789-05:00Hi Betsy, it's really nice to see you doing mo...Hi Betsy, it's really nice to see you doing more now. It seems like you're feeling better and getting some strength back, and that you're cleared to get back to normal before too much longer. You've been busy with some lovely things. Your new book looks really good. I love the blanket on the front cover. I'm sorry you haven't been able to see Alex in a while. I hope you'll be able to visit one another soon. Take care and enjoy the rest of the week.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-52759911435261185642015-09-09T07:57:46.367-05:002015-09-09T07:57:46.367-05:00Betsy - just want you to know that I reply to ever...Betsy - just want you to know that I reply to every one of the comments you make on my blog - but I'm wondering if you receive them. It says 'no reply' in the address bar when I send you a message... Sorry if you're not getting them!Joyce - Quilted Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-91652377212760362272015-09-09T05:45:46.403-05:002015-09-09T05:45:46.403-05:00Sounds like you are keeping busy, but don't do...Sounds like you are keeping busy, but don't do anything that will stress your body out. Everything will happen in time. It's so great that your son has immersed himself so much into the Japanese society. We are hoping to visit the country one day as my husband is the distributor for a paper company there. Love the colorful blanket. Take care, Tammy Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-89168357805660018412015-09-09T03:34:49.170-05:002015-09-09T03:34:49.170-05:00Such a shame that you are unable to travel to see ...Such a shame that you are unable to travel to see your son, how wonderful that he is accepted into the community, that speaks volumes. The Mollie Makes book looks interesting, I fancy the crochet edges on the receiving blankets and did wonder about edges on some pillowcases. mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-62372261192620666252015-09-08T23:13:13.215-05:002015-09-08T23:13:13.215-05:00Oops. That sent before I could correct my word.....Oops. That sent before I could correct my word....ate to are. <br />So happy you are better my friend!!<br />XO KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-67576799978915308152015-09-08T23:12:08.765-05:002015-09-08T23:12:08.765-05:00You sound like your chipper self again!!! The lak...You sound like your chipper self again!!! The lake photos are always so pretty!<br />Happy Anniversary!!! Where oh where did those years go?<br />I know you ate missing your kiddos and grands!! Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-20689849848223630842015-09-08T21:48:38.004-05:002015-09-08T21:48:38.004-05:00Hello my friend! It looks like the old Betsy is c...Hello my friend! It looks like the old Betsy is coming back.. you're doing lots and looking forward to many things.. and buying yarn and cooking! I'm a nervous wreck about the big event at Multnomah Falls tomorrow. Gracie is coming! I wish you could, too. I look forward to seeing what you make out of Mollie Makes book... I think I have that one! ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com