tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post8208942479117976230..comments2024-03-28T09:30:07.343-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Palm Trees and Party AnimalsSusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-67159892001784799912012-11-11T08:59:38.531-05:002012-11-11T08:59:38.531-05:00Hi, Hilary. Glad you like the pics, and glad to he...Hi, Hilary. Glad you like the pics, and glad to hear I'm not the only one who has a thing for armadillos. (HA!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-64450807338605909412012-11-11T05:01:40.766-05:002012-11-11T05:01:40.766-05:00Hi Susan .. great grandkids - and I love the photo...Hi Susan .. great grandkids - and I love the photos you've selected .. excellent cotton one ... so pleased you had a good time ... have fun now you're home - <br /><br />Love armadilloes ... and oranges - our apple orchards are similar now ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83234765693731189862012-11-07T10:04:20.071-05:002012-11-07T10:04:20.071-05:00I'll bet you could tell us about a LOT of Flor...I'll bet you could tell us about a LOT of Florida places that are off the beaten path. I don't think I'll be showing anyplace that's new to you, but maybe you'll get inspired to show some of your awesome pics about the same locations on your blog.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-38792331360662759092012-11-07T10:02:09.013-05:002012-11-07T10:02:09.013-05:00I don't reckon you see too many palm trees in ...I don't reckon you see too many palm trees in your neck of the woods, huh? My pics aren't anywhere near as good as yours, but they'll do to give ya'll... the, uh, picture.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11741341940487325652012-11-07T10:00:51.479-05:002012-11-07T10:00:51.479-05:00Hi, Becky! Thank you. Glad ya like it. Welcome abo...Hi, Becky! Thank you. Glad ya like it. Welcome aboard, dear lady. Thanks for the comment about the "advanced age" stuff. I'm just very fortunate in that I've always looked younger than I am. Not too much fun years ago when people used to think I was my husband's daughter, but it's pretty cool now.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-51951235547562217452012-11-07T09:58:50.609-05:002012-11-07T09:58:50.609-05:00Glad you like the pics. I think cotton fields look...Glad you like the pics. I think cotton fields look amazing. I hope you get to see them sometime.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-3294848604335698972012-11-06T21:24:13.282-05:002012-11-06T21:24:13.282-05:00Looking forward to "what I did on my vacation...Looking forward to "what I did on my vacation." Hopefully with plenty of photos. Also, interesting places in Florida. I know I have also been to a lot of them.Mr. Charlestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497415823443875308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-90768288136581718232012-11-06T21:20:19.189-05:002012-11-06T21:20:19.189-05:00If I say anything I think may warrant a response t...If I say anything I think may warrant a response then yes! I do check back! <br /><br />My mom lives in Florida and I find the palm trees exotic, too, as you may have noticed from some of my piccies. I look forward to seeing yours. Glad you're back!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-5247665349910419042012-11-06T18:58:54.562-05:002012-11-06T18:58:54.562-05:00Hi Susan! What a great blog! Thanks so much for st...Hi Susan! What a great blog! Thanks so much for stopping by mine and becoming my newest follower! I have reciprocated! I love your enthusiasm and optimistic ways. I'm a lot like that, too. I believe in Dreams and Success and Never Giving Up...at any age. If you read my profile, I didn't begin writing until I was almost 50, and from your photo, you don't look at an (ahem) "advanced age" to me!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-75248703581985897772012-11-06T18:51:55.851-05:002012-11-06T18:51:55.851-05:00ha, I've never seen cotton 'in the wild...ha, I've never seen cotton 'in the wild'. Love the photos! You make me want to travel again!!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-29455472762560970512012-11-06T16:07:31.367-05:002012-11-06T16:07:31.367-05:00Carol- Thanks. We're kinda partial to our girl...Carol- Thanks. We're kinda partial to our girls... and our boys. (We have twelve altogether!) Thanks for stopping by and for signing on. Welcome aboard!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-57812085183466939752012-11-06T15:56:57.282-05:002012-11-06T15:56:57.282-05:00You have the three cutest granddaughters ever!
We...You have the three cutest granddaughters ever!<br /><br />We live in San Antonio. When we go east, I look for pine trees. When I see the first one, I know I'm out of my home area. West, I look for no trees. To the coast, humidity :)<br /><br />Love your blog!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-11262030981842896732012-11-06T15:37:53.560-05:002012-11-06T15:37:53.560-05:00Diane- Yeah, I guess your outlook as to the "...Diane- Yeah, I guess your outlook as to the "enchantment" of cotton-picking time would be a lot less favorable than mine if it kicks up your allergies. Bummer.<br /><br />Al- And I hope you keep right on looking for things to point your camera at when you travel. Most of us will never see Australia in person, but thanks to you, we can kinda "see" it through your pictures. Oooh, hitting a deer can do quite enough damage to a car; I can just imagine how much damage a kangaroo can do!<br /><br />Buttons- Glad you like the pics, and thanks so much for stopping by. We did, indeed, have a lovely time.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69637780192746071312012-11-06T15:22:03.942-05:002012-11-06T15:22:03.942-05:00Wow I have never been to Florida since now we need...Wow I have never been to Florida since now we need a passport I guess I will not be there anytime soon. I love your photos and would love to see cotton bushes, Spanish moss, armadillos I love them too, and oranges on a tree not at the grocery store.<br />The best had to be see your beautiful adorable family. Sounds like a great trip. B<br />Buttons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-8826738751261846942012-11-06T15:18:08.751-05:002012-11-06T15:18:08.751-05:00I go back to look for responses.
When I travel I ...I go back to look for responses.<br /><br />When I travel I am always on the look out for things to point a lens at.<br /><br />And watching for kangaroos and wombats. Hitting either of those can put your car of the road ;-(Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-1130127856714546892012-11-06T15:15:06.864-05:002012-11-06T15:15:06.864-05:00Beautiful photos! We are just a little too far nor...Beautiful photos! We are just a little too far north for Spanish moss, but dip down one state and it's everywhere, which I love. We do get the cotton here thought. Cotton picking season is rough for me - we finally figured out my allergies go crazy from the defoliant they spray before harvesting.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-59114990684779494862012-11-06T12:08:48.274-05:002012-11-06T12:08:48.274-05:00Connie- Oh, I didn't realize you had egrets in...Connie- Oh, I didn't realize you had egrets in the Chattanooga area. They're such graceful looking birds, aren't they? If there's any living here in Atlanta, they must be undercover operators posing as cardinals and woodpeckers.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-87697955556040365052012-11-06T11:43:46.208-05:002012-11-06T11:43:46.208-05:00Great photo of the grandkids!!
I love Spanish mos...Great photo of the grandkids!!<br /><br />I love Spanish moss too. So romantic and creepy at the same time.<br /><br />And egrets--they're amazing. We have them here in Chattanooga. When I'm driving and crane my neck to see them, my kids always think I'm going to drive into a ditch. Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-40758920796909958182012-11-06T10:13:39.864-05:002012-11-06T10:13:39.864-05:00Annmarie- Thanks. Oh, this is definitely a great t...Annmarie- Thanks. Oh, this is definitely a great time to be in Florida. Even here in Georgia, it's a cool drizzly day today, so I already miss the warm sunshine.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-16014254118031055722012-11-06T08:19:17.872-05:002012-11-06T08:19:17.872-05:00welcome back!! loved looking at your photos..your...welcome back!! loved looking at your photos..your granddaughters are beautiful...good for you!! I would like to go to Florida now!!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-84132875985413575192012-11-06T08:09:01.348-05:002012-11-06T08:09:01.348-05:00Beach Bum- Thank you, dear sir. It's great to ...Beach Bum- Thank you, dear sir. It's great to be back.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-44205693967939100042012-11-05T23:25:19.165-05:002012-11-05T23:25:19.165-05:00Welcome Home!Welcome Home!Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-12255221820750929302012-11-05T22:09:55.595-05:002012-11-05T22:09:55.595-05:00Arleen- We don't usually go down via 95, so it...Arleen- We don't usually go down via 95, so it's been a while since we saw those South of the Border signs, but I sure remember doing that sort of stuff to entertain our back-seat noise-makers, too. Kinda like when we were kids, and looked out for Stuckey and Burma-Shave signs, right? <br /><br />Julie- Hi-ya! Thanks. We did have a fabulous time with the kids, but it's good to be back to "normal" again. (Or as close to normal as I get...)<br /><br />Jon- Thanks. It's good to be back. Huh, I didn't realize Texas was a big cotton-grower, too. With your killer heat, harvesting it there had to have been even worse than it was in Georgia. Sorry, but I had to laugh about you getting christened by the pigeon on the way to church. Look on the bright side. A friend of mine was bombed by a seagull, and their, uh, "output" is a lot more copious than a pigeon's. (Or maybe it was just a reeeeeeally big seagull.)<br /><br />Delores- Thanks. We sure did.<br /><br />Geo- Thanks.<br /><br />Cro- Not yet, but I think in some places, like Miami, it's darned close.<br /><br />Dianne- Thanks. Sweet of you to say.<br /><br />Karen- Thanks. I realize how lucky I am to have so many happy healthy grandchildren. Wow, Guatemala, huh? That sounds wonderful. Don't forget to take pictures! <br /><br />Jennifer- It's good to know I'm not the only one who cracks up at my cornball puns. (My family mostly groans...)<br /><br />L.G.- Funny, with all those orange trees all over the place, it never even occurred to me to price oranges or orange juice while we were down there. Sure seems like it oughta be reasonable, though, doesn't it? Kinda like pineapple in Hawaii. Pineapple as a garnish in EVERYTHING. (Even a long spear of it in a glass of iced tea.)<br /><br />Linda- Thanks. I really appreciate you saying that. I missed you and the rest of the blogger gang while I was away, too.<br /><br />Arleen- Thanks. Golly, you guys have me grinning like a Cheshire cat. I missed you guys, too.<br /><br />Linda- Ah, so you have a weird sense of humor too, huh? HA! <br /><br />Suze- Thanks. (Your new avatar is freaking me out... I want my red shoes back!) All our grands have unusual names, but I guess Persephone's is the most unusual. Chloe's middle name is Mercury, so I guess that one's right up there, too.<br /><br />Laura- Thanks! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with a "thing" for armadillos.<br /><br />Jimmy- Thanks. It's good to be back, and yes, it's wonderful to be around the grandchildren. (They still think we're superheroes.)<br /><br />Janie- It sure is nice to know a few of you guys missed me. Cool. Good to be back with y'all again.<br /><br />Pixel- Glad you like their names. At first, we thought Persephone was a really strange name to hang on a little girl, but it kinda suits her. When anyone asks what her name is, she says the whole thing, but her brothers and sisters call her "Sephie". March, huh? Hmmm, I can just imagine how intoxicating those orange blossoms must be. <br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83087896221478268182012-11-05T20:43:33.479-05:002012-11-05T20:43:33.479-05:00Welcome back!
I, too, LOVE the names of your thre...Welcome back!<br /><br />I, too, LOVE the names of your three granddaughters. I know an Ella and an Olivia, but have never heard of Persephone. Very cool!<br /><br />I'm still new enough to this state to get excited about the orange groves and all the cool birds. And you need to come back in March, that's when the orange blossoms bloom and the smell alone can get you intoxicated!<br /><br /><b>Of course</b> I go back and read responses to comments... :-)Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-49291399721268765202012-11-05T16:19:14.481-05:002012-11-05T16:19:14.481-05:00The next time you visit Florida I hope you stop by...The next time you visit Florida I hope you stop by Jacksonville to say hello in person. I sure missed your blog.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com