tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post6138117217221569518..comments2024-03-28T12:12:16.394-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: Brrrrr it's cold!Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-34288725373872127912013-11-24T20:31:56.084-06:002013-11-24T20:31:56.084-06:00Hi Betsy!
Thanks for taking the time to create su...Hi Betsy!<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to create such an interesting post.<br /><br />Your knitting projects are all beautiful!<br /><br />I especially loved your photos and narrative about your trip. I only got to see Tokyo after dark from an airport waiting room...lots of city lights!<br /><br />When Louis worked for IBM in Japan for six weeks he was glad for the plastic food, because he could just point at what looked like something he would like to eat to order it :)<br /><br />I love the pictures: of you three in your robes, your "daughters", the mall lights, garden and all!<br /><br />You have three wonderful children, and every reason to be proud of Alex and miss him when you are far from each other. <br /><br />I'm glad you are safely home!<br /><br />What are you doing to celebrate Thanksgiving?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Gracie xxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-21073087181325746892013-11-22T07:15:03.628-06:002013-11-22T07:15:03.628-06:00Hello Betsy, Yes those garden photo colors are mo...Hello Betsy, Yes those garden photo colors are most wonderful.. What super wonderful photos of your trip. Such a different way of life.. Your son seems very happy and content living in Japan.. That in itself is a true blessing. I am sure you miss him terrible but we are always Happy when our kids are happy, hey?? <br /><br />I like you found a yarn shop... A dollar store even in Japan. Interesting hey?? <br /><br />Take care and It is very cold here too... Stay warm.. Hugs JudyCJ STITCHING AND BLOOMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726910007950024769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-34328629838924861562013-11-22T00:46:18.879-06:002013-11-22T00:46:18.879-06:00Taci- the pattern is Drop Stitch Scarf and it'...Taci- the pattern is Drop Stitch Scarf and it's free on Ravelry. The yarn is from Hobby Lobby and is the I love this Yarn. If you would like, I can bring some to you at Christmas.<br /><br />Kris-When Alex was 13 he met some Jr. high students who were here for 3 weeks one summer. Alex was beginning university that fall and by the time the students left after 3 weeks, he knew what he wanted to do. He bought his textbooks and was speaking Japanese before classes started less than a month later. He got his BA when he was 17 and his Masters at 19. He also speaks Chinese. I think he has been gifted with an ear for languages and music. He taught himself to play the guitar by ear also and can finger pick each individual note. He's very stubborn and won't stop until it's perfect, whether it's languages or music!<br />Thanks for your interest.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-62000546085024619992013-11-22T00:22:30.860-06:002013-11-22T00:22:30.860-06:00Hello my dear friend Betsy. I'm so glad you ar...Hello my dear friend Betsy. I'm so glad you are back and that you and your family are safe after the 2 earthquakes. They terrorize me. It looks like you had an amazing trip and what great pictures you got. I'm glad you got to visit and spend time with your son. I also love your new knitting projects. I love how the drop stitch scarf changes color. Would you mind telling me where I can find the pattern and which yarn you used ? <br />I'm so glad you had such a great experience, but I sure love that you are back and that I will see you soon. btw you look so beautiful in all the pictures 💜Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-59615193535248896162013-11-22T00:14:43.500-06:002013-11-22T00:14:43.500-06:00Oh Betsy, I have enjoyed these posts on Japan. I ...Oh Betsy, I have enjoyed these posts on Japan. I find it so interesting to hear about other cultures. I am curious, how did your son learn Japanese? Was it because you had the foreign exchange students? How terrific for him! And I am sure you are bursting at the seams with pride! <br />Oh, and the yarny things going on are beautiful! I so want to learn more about knitting!!!<br />XO<br />KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-69141939000265298352013-11-22T00:10:06.495-06:002013-11-22T00:10:06.495-06:00Wow--that bamboo forest is simply amazing! I would...Wow--that bamboo forest is simply amazing! I would love to stroll through there. The food looks great--yum! The kimonos are gorgeous and...of course you can brag about your son!<br />Glad you had such a great time:)<br />Blessings, <br />Aimee<br />PS: Harutaro is adorable!<br /><br />aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-80158387289640206742013-11-21T20:36:33.072-06:002013-11-21T20:36:33.072-06:00Betsy all your pictures are amazing. But what is ...Betsy all your pictures are amazing. But what is so special about them is they tell us such a wonderful story. I swear you can see that everyone had a great time, you can also see the love you have for your son. I bet you miss him a ton, and yes my friend you can brag all you want. He sounds like a wonderful young man.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-8127916637054667052013-11-21T14:20:32.540-06:002013-11-21T14:20:32.540-06:00This is an amazing post Betsy! I just loved readi...This is an amazing post Betsy! I just loved reading it from beginning to end. Japan is such a lovely place for sure. How lucky you are to have traveled to such a beautiful place. And...your son! I guess you are one proud mom and dad!<br />Glad your back!<br />Hugs, ShariLillie and Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667465833039754750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-75607135287261918912013-11-21T13:49:52.943-06:002013-11-21T13:49:52.943-06:00Hi Betsy, I'm so glad you had such a great tim...Hi Betsy, I'm so glad you had such a great time with Alex in Japan.. scary about the earthquakes. I was in a pretty big one when I visited my friends in LA. I just tell you I think you look gorgeous in these photos! You look so chic in your outfits! I'm looking forward to seeing you next month!<br />((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com