tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post2245856178396689316..comments2024-03-28T22:51:32.258+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: An Apparent ReprieveSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-92189113098170234222020-01-25T08:30:34.777+00:002020-01-25T08:30:34.777+00:00That borage will flower abundantly and attract bee...That borage will flower abundantly and attract bees. Ours has been going strong throughout this winter. It died back last summer when it was really hot and dry but came back when things cooled down a bit. Enjoy!Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-25105047466150007832020-01-24T09:33:05.460+00:002020-01-24T09:33:05.460+00:00GZ: Indeed!
Frances: That's a good point. It&...GZ: Indeed!<br /><br />Frances: That's a good point. It's not only the risk of losing a good tenant, but the cost involved in letting the place sit empty and in any upgrades before the next one can be found. I hadn't thought about that.<br /><br />YP: I think it's worth a try, and I don't see any reason to replace it if it still has life in it.<br /><br />Padre: Thanks!<br /><br />Ms Moon: Yeah, we were both so convinced!<br /><br />Ellen: What DOES that mean?<br /><br />Robin: I think it's the same species, but it's considered beneficial here. The Goldfinches love it. Maybe it's native and that makes the difference.<br /><br />Sharon: Oh, it DID. I was sure it was a bad omen!<br /><br />Red: It is!<br /><br />Edna: It's odd, isn't it? Primroses and a few other things flower in winter here, though, so it's not entirely unheard of. I just don't know much about this new plant.<br /><br />Tara: Well, I hope I demonstrated that we were committed to taking care of the place as long as they're committed to taking care of us!<br /><br />Catalyst: It is indeed!<br /><br />Linda Sue: Maybe they're invasive because they're not native to the Pacific NW. Could that be it? Here they're considered wildflowers and some of the bird species actually depend on them.<br /><br />Comox: I know! We talked about how she picked the WORST possible time of year to visit!<br /><br />E: Whew!<br /><br />Jenny-O: I don't think it's a matter of being an introvert. I think the management company is supposed to "protect" her from us -- in other words, we haven't dealt with her because we always have to go through them. That's part of what she pays them for!<br /><br />Penelope: It was hilarious and alarming at the same time! I couldn't believe it!<br /><br />Beth: I think we'll try it, and if it doesn't work we'll just cope. I can deal with a flaky tub. The tub itself is still solid and I see no reason to rip it out.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-38646216149215822022020-01-24T02:50:47.577+00:002020-01-24T02:50:47.577+00:00Hi,
I am trying to catch up but decided that I am...Hi,<br /> I am trying to catch up but decided that I am going to comment here as I still have a ton more of posts to get thru.<br /><br /> Steve you might want to take the land lady up on her offer of a new tub. Ours was refinished when we moved into our place and she told me that she had all 4 units done because it was a huge discount for all 4. It was something like do 3 and get the 4th one free kind of thing.<br /> Anyway ours is peeling and not just a little but a lot. My next door neighbor told us that hers is peeling and the other night another neighbor mentioned it.<br /> Soap seems to eat away at the new stuff. She asked us when we moved in not to set bottles of shampoo and conditioner on the sides of the tub because it would eat it. <br /> We don't set the shampoo bottles on the tub but we are all bad about not rinsing the tub out when we are finished with our showers or baths so... yeah it is becoming a huge problem. <br /><br /> I will let you get on with your day now and go and work on my own blog... Have a great day!Beth Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103650100630485292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-6678765575956157562020-01-23T21:59:32.316+00:002020-01-23T21:59:32.316+00:00That was hilarious about the landlord's shatte...That was hilarious about the landlord's shattering the window. I am glad you will be able to stay and also have some improvements.<br />Plants are having strange blooming everywhere. As though they do not know what season it is. It will soon be time to plant new flowers since you know you will be staying. Spring is just around the corner.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869670673483172196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-72671161663573555482020-01-23T20:57:41.543+00:002020-01-23T20:57:41.543+00:00I'm glad to hear you feel surer now of staying...I'm glad to hear you feel surer now of staying in your flat. That must be a huge relief. Maybe the reason you've never seen her before is because she is an introvert? Did it strike you that she was? Anyway, if I were you I'd be having a quiet celebration right now. A big one might be tempting the gods, but a little one would be okay, and certainly called for - lol<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what those blooms look like! jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-44571795320617330032020-01-23T18:38:37.454+00:002020-01-23T18:38:37.454+00:00Invite her back when the garden is in bloom and th...Invite her back when the garden is in bloom and the work has been done/ Lucky break for you and Dave.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-80099882872482030662020-01-23T18:14:13.387+00:002020-01-23T18:14:13.387+00:00That's good news and she is lucky to have such...That's good news and she is lucky to have such good tenants, she should come by in the spring/summer and see the magic you do in the garden Steve.Comox Valley and beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592683050512187874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-3301865775568179742020-01-23T17:32:45.219+00:002020-01-23T17:32:45.219+00:00whew!!!
Teasels re invasive weeds up here, no bod...whew!!! <br />Teasels re invasive weeds up here, no body likes them much, they used to be useful but now they are considered to be pointless. I love them of course, they suit my disposition. Cute baby teasel! Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-1090067879689868562020-01-23T16:29:39.527+00:002020-01-23T16:29:39.527+00:00Congratulations on your landlord's (or landlad...Congratulations on your landlord's (or landlady's) visit. Everything sounds great for the future.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-26803532339031220992020-01-23T15:57:41.631+00:002020-01-23T15:57:41.631+00:00Victory! I'm not sure most landlords understan...Victory! I'm not sure most landlords understand the awesome power they wield over tenants. It's nerve wracking to be wondering if you're going to be chucked out. So I'm glad for you and Dave that the meeting went well, and bodes well for your future.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052375488090209961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-64579797405006474812020-01-23T15:45:46.552+00:002020-01-23T15:45:46.552+00:00Your plant is really interesting. Imagine, buddin...Your plant is really interesting. Imagine, budding in mid winter. I'm so glad your visit with the landlady turned out well. I'm so glad your mind is more at ease now. You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-68149348175005243232020-01-23T15:43:14.299+00:002020-01-23T15:43:14.299+00:00That's a big load off your mind.That's a big load off your mind.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-24629454918298883702020-01-23T15:14:50.258+00:002020-01-23T15:14:50.258+00:00I'm so glad the meeting turned out positive. ...I'm so glad the meeting turned out positive. However, that must have been quite a shock with that back window shattering. I think a start like that would have given me a terrible sinking feeling. I'm glad they took it in stride. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-64513593184642102082020-01-23T14:40:24.506+00:002020-01-23T14:40:24.506+00:00Yay! That's quite a relief.
Teasel is an inva...Yay! That's quite a relief. <br />Teasel is an invasive species here in northern California. It'll be interesting to see which species you have planted there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-24216690808576197092020-01-23T14:39:15.475+00:002020-01-23T14:39:15.475+00:00yes, sounds like you're in like Flynn (whateve...yes, sounds like you're in like Flynn (whatever that means). I imagine she's happy to have tenants that keep the place looking nice.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-74701281607705039392020-01-23T14:02:29.480+00:002020-01-23T14:02:29.480+00:00Well, the Lady and Lord of the Land seem quite ami...Well, the Lady and Lord of the Land seem quite amiable and lovely. I'm sure that they are incredibly happy to have you and Dave as tenants. Funny how something we can fret about so much turns into nothing. I am so glad that this was one of those occasions. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-37024736599540980642020-01-23T13:57:06.952+00:002020-01-23T13:57:06.952+00:00Interesting Interesting The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-89959641089508709582020-01-23T10:04:08.536+00:002020-01-23T10:04:08.536+00:00What a relief! It is amazing how re-enamelling a b...What a relief! It is amazing how re-enamelling a bathtub can make it look like new and they don't make bathtubs like they used to - solid and substantial. Your LANDLADY seems like a reasonable woman as indeed does her husband - your landlord.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-22848305870569135902020-01-23T08:55:01.347+00:002020-01-23T08:55:01.347+00:00That's good news! Sounds like you could have ...That's good news! Sounds like you could have asked for even more ! There was an item on local radio yesterday about renting etc. One of the landlords who was talking said that it cost him at least the price of a month's rent to change his tenants, so he doesn't unless really necessary!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-76505180112195627742020-01-23T07:47:21.170+00:002020-01-23T07:47:21.170+00:00Relief!!Relief!!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.com