tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post8131673183210092142..comments2024-03-29T06:20:37.998-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes...Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-38315773986894757052018-08-16T18:59:48.427-05:002018-08-16T18:59:48.427-05:00So sorry for the dreadful smoke you are suffering ...So sorry for the dreadful smoke you are suffering with! Your stitching projects are wonderful, and I so appreciate the Scriptures you share! In this time of transition I am in I have found myself being more intentional in praying and grateful for the time to pray, too. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement, dear Betsy. xxxxxxxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-9151630615082013092018-08-13T11:14:18.969-05:002018-08-13T11:14:18.969-05:00LOTS of smoke in my area, too, so much that the mo...LOTS of smoke in my area, too, so much that the mountains are not visible. The large wildfires are frightening and my heart breaks for those who've lost everything. Love all your knitting projects. Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-91973966717893949992018-08-11T22:10:42.443-05:002018-08-11T22:10:42.443-05:00I feel so sorry for you and for all the people tha...I feel so sorry for you and for all the people that are involved in these fires and the fire fighters. May God watch over you all. It would so hard not to be able to enjoy going outside. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-84947644288912078752018-08-11T15:35:27.267-05:002018-08-11T15:35:27.267-05:00It is so scary for all of your out west and of cou...It is so scary for all of your out west and of course so sad for those who have lost their homes. Your photo looks like it was taken in North Carolina or Virginia int he Smokey Mountains. Stay safe and inside Betsy. Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-63809370439043085232018-08-11T09:14:35.163-05:002018-08-11T09:14:35.163-05:00Hello, I am glad you have A/C also. The fires have...Hello, I am glad you have A/C also. The fires have been relentless! I love that you keep busy and truly make such lovely things! You are an artist! May the fresh wind blow in soon and clear the air! Enjoy this day! Hugs, Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-27550842835045241622018-08-10T16:44:06.581-05:002018-08-10T16:44:06.581-05:00Wow, it's really smoky there! We have some ha...Wow, it's really smoky there! We have some haziness but not near that much. I'm so unhappy with our world burning up. I don't remember such fires when I was younger. Love your Rose of Sharon, I finally got one and it's in bloom out in the yard. I might go take some photos when it cools down a bit. I'm impressed with all the mittens you got out of one skein.. you need to buy more of those skeins in all colors of the rainbow! I'm sure glad to be home and resting up. The wedding tomorrow is outdoors.. eeek. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-44413898625461102582018-08-10T09:52:35.264-05:002018-08-10T09:52:35.264-05:00I do wish I could do something for the heat and th...I do wish I could do something for the heat and the smoke out there. My California family have been stuck indoors for a while with a 2 and 4 year old. Prayers are on the way.<br />Mittens and socks and more. Oh my.<br />Blessings my dear friend and I am so glad that we were able to visit through your blog and my podcast.<br />HUGSReading, Writing and so much morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697424891180318022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-14860697415443836722018-08-10T01:08:28.023-05:002018-08-10T01:08:28.023-05:00Sweet friend, I had you on my heart today very hea...Sweet friend, I had you on my heart today very heavily. I didn't even realize you were so close to those fires. I am so thankful you aren't in danger of the actual fire, but that smoke must be horrible. I know the recipients of your gifts feel the weight of the prayers you pray for them as you knit. I know I sure do. I think of you every, single day using my beautiful dish cloths. Your rose of sharon bush is just gorgeous ~ my favorite color, too. My dear husband planted one for me in our yard, and it bloomed three different colors. I hated leaving all of those precious shrubs, trees, plants, and especially the dear rose garden he planted over so many years for me. That was one of the hardest parts of selling our home and moving was leaving all of the work he had put into that yard. Life goes on, and we wonder why things happen the way they do, but there is so little over which we have any control. Thank you for your post tonight. It was so good to hear from you. You know I always long for your prayers, so if you have some extra ones to send up, my family and I would appreciate it so much. Sending much love to you, sweet friend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-70239578459779441762018-08-09T14:44:58.777-05:002018-08-09T14:44:58.777-05:00What a frustrating this summer must be for you Bet...What a frustrating this summer must be for you Betsy. I know you love your lake place so much. And now, even at home, not to be able to go out due to all the smoke. Praying for some better weather (rain/winds) for you and others out west. I'm glad you can keep busy with your knitting and podcasts.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-36210373172187937292018-08-09T13:42:33.046-05:002018-08-09T13:42:33.046-05:00Hello Betsey I have not commented in a while,Calwa...Hello Betsey I have not commented in a while,Calways check in though smile the fires sound horrendous. My prayers are with everyone affected. We have had very hot weather here in UK - I don't like it but things could be worse.<br />I love the rainbow hat and wrist warmers. You granddaughter is beautiful and lucky to have such beautiful knits and loving grandparents. Take care Anne x Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307995588444416450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-71815617845109951632018-08-09T13:04:22.935-05:002018-08-09T13:04:22.935-05:00Wow...that is smokey. The Mister started up the gr...Wow...that is smokey. The Mister started up the grill last night and that's what my backyard looked like. I thought one of the neighbors might call the fire dept. <br />I love those Hermoine's in a tweed. I never knew that pattern would look so good in a solid. I am going to have to keep that in mind. Araigneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543030200956480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-78251544483924451122018-08-09T12:47:11.265-05:002018-08-09T12:47:11.265-05:00My heart goes out to all those affected by the fir...My heart goes out to all those affected by the fires. I also pray when crocheting and weave a little love into some of my makes. God has been good to me this year and given me Gerard to love for a little longer, I will be forever thankful for the miracles he has performed. Stay safe.<br />mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-19364510360724443512018-08-09T11:53:26.682-05:002018-08-09T11:53:26.682-05:00Praying for safety for those in the fire danger ar...Praying for safety for those in the fire danger areas and all those that fight the fires.<br />Mitten mania. !!! wow. You are doing wonderful things for your knit summer. Im impressed!kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-3202716722522452502018-08-09T10:44:25.635-05:002018-08-09T10:44:25.635-05:00Your cats are the same color as mine. Too funny. ...Your cats are the same color as mine. Too funny. I remember knitting mittens as a child, mom or grandma did the thumb. It is very smokey here in Idaho also.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-23542525347383250322018-08-09T10:36:25.148-05:002018-08-09T10:36:25.148-05:00I know just how awful the smoke can be. We had wil...I know just how awful the smoke can be. We had wildfires near us in July of 2008 and the smoke was relentless. I hope you get a breeze to blow it out of there soon. And....some rain to finally put those fires out. <br /><br />I have something similar I do about prayer --- every time I hear a siren I pray for those that need help and that those responding to the need are safe and are able to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-81247383768408687132018-08-09T09:00:55.378-05:002018-08-09T09:00:55.378-05:00Your cats are so adorable! You are very talented a...Your cats are so adorable! You are very talented at crocheting. Thanks for the share, have a fantastic rest of your week. Keep up the posts. Great stitch work.<br /><a href="http://bensalemveterinaryhospital.com/what-to-expect/" rel="nofollow">World of Animals</a><br />World of Animals, Inchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546739618854168046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-24993808796420382312018-08-09T08:40:20.707-05:002018-08-09T08:40:20.707-05:00I'm sorry it's been such a hard summer up ...I'm sorry it's been such a hard summer up there. We've had some smoke but nothing like that. I hope they can get the fires put out soon and that your weather changes too. I loved seeing everything you've been making. I don't think you're wasting your summer at all, for what it's worth. It seems to me that you're making the best of a very difficult situation, and as long as you're enjoying what you're doing, that's what really matters. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-65361716213094342932018-08-09T07:59:38.595-05:002018-08-09T07:59:38.595-05:00It is so heart breaking to see all the fires that ...It is so heart breaking to see all the fires that are happening. Prayers that it soon ends. Love seeing all the things you make. You are always so busy. I am with you on staying in, the heat is horrible. Not 107 horrible, but we have been in the 90's and very humid. So sad about the lake and all that is going on. I hope you all get to get back up that way soon, I know how much you love it there. Wishing you a day filled with many blessings sweet friend. :)Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-62352346352952377052018-08-09T05:45:07.414-05:002018-08-09T05:45:07.414-05:00I’m sorry to hear that your part of the world is h...I’m sorry to hear that your part of the world is having so many weather problems. It does seem to have been a challenging year for weather in many places in the world this summer. Here in the UK we’ve had a prolonged heatwave which is very unusual but thankfully it is raining today, slow, steady wonderful rain :)<br />As always I admire all your knitting but particularly like Piper’s hat and wrist warmers, so colourful, I am sure she will be very happy with them. <br />I hope you and your husband stay safe and that the weather will resolve itself very soon. Fiona https://www.blogger.com/profile/03170164024286796100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-12219254715684610522018-08-09T00:54:30.101-05:002018-08-09T00:54:30.101-05:00We had alot of smoke in the air today...saw it whe...We had alot of smoke in the air today...saw it when I looked out the door at work. Didn't go on a walk this evening with Phil as my eyes are already itching and asthma attack not an option. Megan did go out and water the plants as she had the day and even cooked dinner! Health advisory here too. I can only imagine what it's like living closer to the fires or fighting the fires in this heat! I like the first pair of sox you showed. It's chilly enough indoors this even that a pr of sox would make me a bit warmer but I don't want to change out of my sandals cuz my feet didn't want shoes after I got home from work! Have a good week in spite of weather and smoke conditions. Thankful we've got it better than others and thank God for helping us through the ups and downs in life! Hugs my friend, BeckyGrandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-86830819904783773272018-08-09T00:25:35.542-05:002018-08-09T00:25:35.542-05:00The smoke from Canad came in this afternoon, I pra...The smoke from Canad came in this afternoon, I pray for rains so the fires go out. You are getting lots done anyway! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.com