tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post5881726843540003015..comments2024-03-28T23:18:56.719-07:00Comments on Octoberfarm: Teddyjaz@octoberfarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-88556662269602592782011-05-28T06:17:15.948-07:002011-05-28T06:17:15.948-07:00A belated, but no less heart felt Happy Birthday w...A belated, but no less heart felt Happy Birthday wish for your Hubby! I love the portrait of Teddy, and it is indeed a perfect gift! It looks to me like you celebrated his birthday in grand style!<br /><br />At some point, I think that most people decide to weed out things that they've acquired over the years. I've thought about doing some of that myself, but decorating for holidays brings a lot of happiness to my hubby, so I'll keep doing so. I still enjoy the journey, but with my increasing pain issues, it isn't as much fun as it used to be.<br /><br />As for your collections, you have so many outstanding and unique things, it is hard to pick and choose. And quite frankly, I think that a lot of us would love to have even just one piece, because it was yours!Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050428036946794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-59528545698950049342011-05-24T17:35:20.213-07:002011-05-24T17:35:20.213-07:00That painting of Teddy is just amazing! She did a ...That painting of Teddy is just amazing! She did a beautiful job portraying his essence. The photos are all wonderful and I am wishing a belated happy birthday to your husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-2837706227864742012011-05-24T16:17:55.968-07:002011-05-24T16:17:55.968-07:00What a great gift! The artist really captured Ted...What a great gift! The artist really captured Teddy's sweet face. That must be hard to do with animals but it looks like she did. Sweet!Tournesolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962743687013285319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-6895071396463619192011-05-24T12:31:12.683-07:002011-05-24T12:31:12.683-07:00There's nothing like getting rid of a lifetime...There's nothing like getting rid of a lifetime of things to free you up. I've been de-thinging myself for the past six years and still have stuff. Aaarrgghhhh! Went from 3200 sq.ft. down to 1190 sq. ft. and discovered things packed away I'd totally forgotten about but moved everywhere with me. Blog Tech is doing a great job in listing all this stuff for you.<br /><br />The painting of Teddy is glorious. I know how much you'll both treasure it, even though it's your hubby's birthday present. Have fun.SharleneThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180247939829055069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-9728968111893576112011-05-24T09:03:03.032-07:002011-05-24T09:03:03.032-07:00Wow - incredible painting! So perfect.
Hope your...Wow - incredible painting! So perfect.<br /><br />Hope your husband had a wonderful birthday. Sounds like you spoiled him. The crabs look great!<br /><br />I will definitely keep an eye on your/Blog Tech's ebay page - there are already a handful of things there I would like. I'm going to have to pace myself - lol!Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521209734809361226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-27074449407382627472011-05-23T09:00:56.138-07:002011-05-23T09:00:56.138-07:00What a beautiful painting of Teddy and yes,...the ...What a beautiful painting of Teddy and yes,...the perfect gift... instead of more stuff and that's all it is, is stuff that now is made in some factory in China with no regards for their workers or the environment from which the raw materials were taken from. I always ask myself...do I really need this thing or do I just want it??<br />I really do have a hard time not buying plants though...but they are living things that feed our souls and the planet!<br /><br />Happy belated birthday to hubby!christinalfrutigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385908563598827547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-12940987139256286952011-05-23T06:14:43.074-07:002011-05-23T06:14:43.074-07:00what a lovely portrait! teddy is such a doll :) wi...what a lovely portrait! teddy is such a doll :) will she help you plant as well? my wee patch has a healthy dose of clay to it, so this on/off rain we've had is horrible. still have a few flowers to put in (so the grandchildren can say they planted). a deluge drowned half of my veggies, so must replace them this week...how is the weather for your patch? as for paring down to the essentials, you've held out longer than i ever have...every quarter i must needs root out excess paper/books/whatnot!petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-43681031734059397472011-05-22T23:20:38.500-07:002011-05-22T23:20:38.500-07:00Lovely painting of Teddy, what a great idea!
I'...Lovely painting of Teddy, what a great idea!<br />I'll miss reading about your great finds and beautiful collections, but I know shedding belongings makes you feel lighter in so many ways.Anne-Lise at Rag, Tag, Bobtailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395128085546467047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-54551319746804115852011-05-22T20:41:39.547-07:002011-05-22T20:41:39.547-07:00Such a beautiful gift and again what a beautiful p...Such a beautiful gift and again what a beautiful pet.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-29517994395952899952011-05-22T15:46:25.601-07:002011-05-22T15:46:25.601-07:00I love that painting. U will treasure it for years...I love that painting. U will treasure it for years to comeLilac Wolf (Angie or Angela)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16280798818526103254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-70069246345413668132011-05-22T14:29:40.153-07:002011-05-22T14:29:40.153-07:00We are totally on the same path. Getting rid of to...We are totally on the same path. Getting rid of tons of stuff. It feels so good! We actually started this process well over a year gosh almost two ago. I have had to do it in stages as its a daunting task after 28 years together. <br /><br />After just doing the floors in the house and essentially having to move out, I was determined nothing would go back in we did't intend to keep! That left tons of stuff in the garage to sell.<br /><br />We are going to have one large sale titled Garage Sale, Antique Sale. Then I have already ebayed some stuff with more to go. <br /><br />That was a great meaningful gift to your Dh.Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-48022338801511184292011-05-22T14:16:00.738-07:002011-05-22T14:16:00.738-07:00that is a great painting of Teddy :D wonderful gif...that is a great painting of Teddy :D wonderful gift to give :)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-15553133274601225782011-05-22T14:02:29.214-07:002011-05-22T14:02:29.214-07:00I've always wanted a painting done of my kitty...I've always wanted a painting done of my kitty... will check this artist out!<br /><br />(Beautiful depiction of Teddy, by the way! ♥)Erin | Bygone Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599917760328625577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-28182347571927380622011-05-22T12:38:01.349-07:002011-05-22T12:38:01.349-07:00Precious, precious pup! When I was married, I was ...Precious, precious pup! When I was married, I was constantly buying things, fussing over getting things to look just the way I wanted, tweaking it, finding this didn't work here or there...Fretting. When I got the divorce and moved into an apartment, for the first time ever, I not only purged all I owned so I only have what I use and have space and freedom, but I also never ever rearrange the rooms anymore. It's like all that fussing was really about trying to make it feel right when no matter what I put in the home, it wasn't "right." I realize now it was a statement on distracting myself from the relationship. I've since taught my friends how to purge their lives and free themselves from things and having experiences instead of shopping trips. It's been a wild ride, but it's really liberating. Oh, and you have less shit to dust too. Hee hee. Whatever your reasons for simplifying, you will find some new part of yourself you didn't realize was there. It's humbling. Kind of like meditating after a hectic week.Sharon Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609356325356264202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-11824875813696650602011-05-22T12:13:38.363-07:002011-05-22T12:13:38.363-07:00Fantastic painting, what a gifted artist! Of cours...Fantastic painting, what a gifted artist! Of course, she had a wonderful subject. I will admit, at first, I was little sad to think of you liquidated your witchy treasures; but I'm sure you would make a decision like that after much thought, and heart-searching. May you find peace and lightness. I'm sure the Blog Tech will do great, though give me a break: "Feed Me"?? He gets the best cooking around!!! I hate auctions on ebay, though, I never ever win!Robin Larkspurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949175314401172368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-71974923171509692902011-05-22T12:12:09.723-07:002011-05-22T12:12:09.723-07:00Glad the painting was a birthday 'hit' - t...Glad the painting was a birthday 'hit' - thanks for the nice post! Enjoy!Pattie Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133673088793154979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-91124417919015282862011-05-22T11:52:09.702-07:002011-05-22T11:52:09.702-07:00What a gorgeous painting! And such a great gift. ...What a gorgeous painting! And such a great gift. =)KrisMrsBBradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988742743150495260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-50965160838171912002011-05-22T11:46:09.651-07:002011-05-22T11:46:09.651-07:00I love the painting of Teddy. A little surprised ...I love the painting of Teddy. A little surprised to see a dog drinking clam juice! Your Japanese Maple is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Happy birthday to your hubby.Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-39463776918209688182011-05-22T10:47:30.903-07:002011-05-22T10:47:30.903-07:00i know what yoy're saying about giving up thin...i know what yoy're saying about giving up things,, or to stop buying.When we had to move into town and into an aprtment I was forced to down size big time, the only apattments with the view of the water were one bed rooms and this was important to our soul,, the view.Now I live for a more simplistic life,, we just franky don't have room,, I cherish the important things and keep only what mean the most.The portrait of Teddy is beautiful,, i have painted and sketched many of our pets and find they are a loving tribute to the joy they bring to our lives,, what a lovely gift,, nice, (thats one good looking pup)!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-69888699459385382252011-05-22T10:23:23.661-07:002011-05-22T10:23:23.661-07:00I love the portrait! What a fantastic idea! I...I love the portrait! What a fantastic idea! I'm also getting rid of things - hoping to have a huge yard sale on Memorial Day weekend. Sometimes you just feel the need to clear the slate and start over!Mel Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000426700917741670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-82568882815560339422011-05-22T10:12:39.743-07:002011-05-22T10:12:39.743-07:00What a fantastic painting, a lovely gift. Belated ...What a fantastic painting, a lovely gift. Belated birthday wishes to your husband. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-79901433911723453832011-05-22T09:53:47.752-07:002011-05-22T09:53:47.752-07:00I greatly applaud your decision to stop buying thi...I greatly applaud your decision to stop buying things. Imho, that's what they are... Just "things." Which have to be dusted, stored, sorted, etc. "Stuff"...<br /><br />Super that you had a burning desire to get rid of every single thing! Your every step can be lighter, with each thing you eliminate. Hooray for both you and your husband! <br /><br />And naturally, "BT" wins big time. :-)<br /><br />~♥~Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-936923663804907912011-05-22T09:48:06.131-07:002011-05-22T09:48:06.131-07:00the painting is so very, very beautiful...
and it...the painting is so very, very beautiful...<br /><br />and it is THE PERFECT gift...<br /><br />what a treasure to have...<br /><br />loved seeing Teddy eat her clams...she sure loves them...<br /><br />and i loved seeing your things to plant...beautiful basil,herbs and my favorite...the delphiniums....<br /><br />great post<br /><br />kary and l'il teddyMy Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594238190107766755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-53853951277081367042011-05-22T09:06:51.174-07:002011-05-22T09:06:51.174-07:00That's a simply gorgeous painting of Queen Ted...That's a simply gorgeous painting of Queen Teddy!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991743430794325756.post-73506225561746724022011-05-22T09:03:05.261-07:002011-05-22T09:03:05.261-07:00The painting of "That Gorgeous Redhead - Tedd...The painting of "That Gorgeous Redhead - Teddy" is breathtaking. Wonderful and the perfect gift.<br /><br />The garden is green and lush.<br /><br />Happy Sunday!<br /><br />xoxo to herself, "Teddy Red Fluffs".the wild magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355836751549469688noreply@blogger.com