tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post2799525392053954016..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: Our Own BackyardGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-5122447583660617372011-03-21T11:22:18.658+01:002011-03-21T11:22:18.658+01:00Very nice pictures!Very nice pictures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57887009649072736172011-03-21T09:47:04.842+01:002011-03-21T09:47:04.842+01:00Karen Bloglines changed ownership? Wow. I learn...<b>Karen</b> Bloglines changed ownership? Wow. I learned something new. Hmmm. I hope it's been for the better?! Anyway, thanks for catching up with me here. It's the place where I still try to keep track of everything!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42737199315908289102011-03-21T04:50:15.786+01:002011-03-21T04:50:15.786+01:00Hi Ginnie, I am just catching up on a few of your ...Hi Ginnie, I am just catching up on a few of your posts. (I don't seem to read blogs as much anymore since Bloglines changed ownership.) We are big fans of Rummikub in this house and man, don't those Dutch pancakes look delicious! Thanks once again for all your gorgeous and informative images.Karenhttp://cubbyknits.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-41977991665876002342011-03-13T08:49:31.446+01:002011-03-13T08:49:31.446+01:00Tim: I smile every time I pass that sweet fella. ...<b>Tim:</b> I smile every time I pass that sweet fella. He's a true fisherman...totally addicted. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-14010629649598657552011-03-13T01:30:02.966+01:002011-03-13T01:30:02.966+01:00I like that fisherman statue, too!I like that fisherman statue, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179486046864119527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42886503803885770322011-03-07T06:38:31.632+01:002011-03-07T06:38:31.632+01:00WS: I definitely have the right partner, Susan, n...<b>WS:</b> I definitely have the right partner, Susan, no doubt about it. I love that you 'know' these things. :) Thanks for stopping by to see our backyard. It reminds me of how you feel about yours!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-16509843748963771452011-03-07T01:55:48.152+01:002011-03-07T01:55:48.152+01:00Ah, Ginnie, how lovely! I'm sure it's a th...Ah, Ginnie, how lovely! I'm sure it's a thrill each time you get to see that colorful barge, it's beautiful!<br />Your whole backyard is! I really love the fishermen with their umbrellas ...<br />and you know, Larry & I swap plates about half way thru, too! That's when you know you have the right partner! <br /> All the best to you two,<br /> Susanwindrock studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361331676987978496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-50160057681847280852011-03-04T22:01:01.951+01:002011-03-04T22:01:01.951+01:00DB: Sometimes you just have to take a break from ...<b>DB:</b> Sometimes you just have to take a break from traveling, I know. Today was our first day trip since our anniversary weekend a month ago. Gouda. Loved getting back into the swing of things but the break was good. I understand. <br /><br />Astrid and I have both been to Madurodam before...years ago. One day we'll go back together to see it again for the first time. :)<br /><br /><b>ET:</b> So you're still with us, I see! :) Hang in there, Mommy! Thanks for stopping by...again.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-80624954271299494582011-03-03T22:46:37.048+01:002011-03-03T22:46:37.048+01:00I miss too much in just one week!!! Wow - so much...I miss too much in just one week!!! Wow - so much to see and I just can't wait for the spring moments to spring up because well that is my favorite time of the year and I know you will capture it all.<br /><br />I still can't believe how much you see!!! It's amazing.. But you had me laughing at the last part with the fisherman.. haha so funny!<br /><br />Love the bike pic the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-72921509571581808312011-03-03T17:11:06.822+01:002011-03-03T17:11:06.822+01:00No plans at this time. We were in A'dam a coup...No plans at this time. We were in A'dam a couple of summers ago when we were on our way home from Africa. We wish to take a break this summer and maybe travel only domestically. Thanks for the enticing invite!<br /><br />Have you guys done Madurodam yet? That was my favorite "schoolrijsje" from elementary school.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-4758046660314604992011-03-03T13:18:52.204+01:002011-03-03T13:18:52.204+01:00Tor: You have snow, we have green grass (though s...<b>Tor:</b> You have snow, we have green grass (though still at freezing point), and Atlanta had temps in the high 60s yesterday! It's amazing, isn't it. <br /><br />Most of the time I go for the big pictures with my images, so being in Norway will suit me just fine. We will love seeing what you have in mind for us. Trust me. :)<br /><br /><b>DB:</b> Isn't it funny what we crave after we've been in a country and then are gone! Any chance you'll come back to visit one of these days? We'd love to show you around, of course. :) <br /><br />You always delight me with you comments. Thank you.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-77762533582392603642011-03-03T02:34:09.666+01:002011-03-03T02:34:09.666+01:00I would kill for a "appel/spek pannekoek"...I would kill for a "appel/spek pannekoek" right now, chased with an "advocaat". Smullend!<br /><br />You are quite the tour guide, Ginnie. That water tower takes the cake! <br /><br />I'm so glad you looked up because I would not have wanted to miss the gargoyles that look like they just stepped out of a Brueghel "schilderij". <br /><br />I'm still smiling about your wooden shoe pun :-)Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-49642685113922676872011-03-03T00:50:51.499+01:002011-03-03T00:50:51.499+01:00I can hardly believe you have green grasses so clo...I can hardly believe you have green grasses so close to where we live at this time of year, when we still have white Snow all over. <br />And host the World Championship in Nordic Ski...<br /><br />I've said before, we just have to pop down for a weekend visit. <br />Holland is for discover the details, which you so eminently do with both text and photos.<br />While Norway is, with it's landscape, yeah more full view, so to speak. <br />But I will bring you to paces out of the normal tourist path;-)<br /><br />btw. This Saturday some Norwegians will plan your stay....<br />A secret until you arrive;-)TorAahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044855607413895442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-61342844426120464782011-03-02T15:54:28.296+01:002011-03-02T15:54:28.296+01:00Julie: I love it whenever I find someone who has ...<b>Julie:</b> I love it whenever I find someone who has been here and knows what I'm talking about! Thanks for stopping by and commenting again.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-51070025605654106132011-03-02T14:53:48.086+01:002011-03-02T14:53:48.086+01:00Ginnie, Ive been so many of the places you have po...Ginnie, Ive been so many of the places you have posted about and visited, you tell a great story about them all and your pictures are so beautiful. I can really relate to them even tho Ive been here since 1999, I(we) never tire of our travels over such a beautiful country. We are lucky arent we? Greetings to Astrid... JulieJulie B. [Holland]https://www.blogger.com/profile/11974062033692887509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-76359147480585230042011-03-02T12:52:09.531+01:002011-03-02T12:52:09.531+01:00PC: I have a feeling there was a lot I missed in ...<b>PC:</b> I have a feeling there was a lot I missed in my backyard from years ago, Maria, everywhere I've lived. It's made me really want to pay better attention to what's around me!<br /><br /><b>Margaret:</b> Astrid and I never tire of our out-n-abouts, near or far from home. We both feel very lucky to be alive and planted where we are. I'm sure it's the same for you in your gorgeous neck of the woods!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42611105900597167412011-03-02T05:46:56.964+01:002011-03-02T05:46:56.964+01:00I love the red & green barge! and the bike wit...I love the red & green barge! and the bike with leaning against the brick building with the flower and red wooden shoe... The water tower beautiful. Such a treat for the eyes, wherever you walk. I can't wait to see it transpire throughout the year!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-45780417527661640012011-03-01T19:21:30.107+01:002011-03-01T19:21:30.107+01:00your backyard has more than enough entertainment a...your backyard has more than enough entertainment and sights to keep you on your toes and your finger on the shutter. <br /><br />that restaurant's interiors are homey; you can't find that here. and the umbrella'd fishermen - that's one for the books. i didn't read the text purposely and figured what these two images were about and gave up and that's when i read your text. hah!Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-84989058988493486942011-03-01T11:15:18.674+01:002011-03-01T11:15:18.674+01:00Astrid: How many times have we told each other ho...<b>Astrid:</b> How many times have we told each other how much we love it here! I never tire of this place and really think I could live here forever, if that were in the cards for us. :) We really are very, very lucky!<br /><br /><b>Ruth:</b> You've picked up on the many things that thrill me to death here, sister. Sometimes I have to pinch myself. Really. Sometimes I picture you and Don with us and taking you to all these places that are so special to us. One day! I'd like that.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-78905531310847181702011-03-01T10:30:31.023+01:002011-03-01T10:30:31.023+01:00Glorious!
Don't you just love living near the...Glorious!<br /><br />Don't you just love living near the water? The boats, the fisherpeople, the birds. The water! :)<br /><br />So good how you look up, and see so much. I bet you see something new every time you walk your circuit.<br /><br />Precious Rummikub! The lady in light blue reminds me of Auntie Sue!<br /><br />That restaurant is adorable. Wow. We used to loved going to the Original Pancake House, a couple of them in Chicago, one in Detroit. You wait in line an hour, but it's worth it for the pannekoeken. They cook a big apple pancake in a black iron skillet, in the oven, and turn it out upside down on your plate, with the apple on top. Oh yum. I've made them at home a couple of times.<br /><br />The pheasant! And don't I love that row of green umbrellas! I thought they might be sculptures.<br /><br />It is brilliant that you showed us your backyard. I am so happy.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-43129526690344279252011-03-01T07:54:17.073+01:002011-03-01T07:54:17.073+01:00Once somebody told us, our town is big enough to h...Once somebody told us, our town is big enough to have 'everything' and small enough to 'know' everybody.<br />I love living in this town, when I run around the citadel in the morning, I love seeing the sun rice, to see the fog, to hear the engines of the boats, to see the big boats heading either to Rotterdam and Germany.<br />Thank you for this wonderful overview of where we live.<br />The Pannenkoekenhuis is always a delight to drive to, it does not matter what season.<br />erm.... B&B in a watertower..... ;)Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-62215270972694581952011-03-01T07:34:23.965+01:002011-03-01T07:34:23.965+01:00Mad: I LOVE where we live. I really do. I'm...<b>Mad:</b> I LOVE where we live. I really do. I'm still exploring it all. And yes, when I go out with my camera, I take the big lens because it does the wide angle AND the zoom both (28-300). I have learned how to carry it without problems all day long. I just wish they could make such a lens, quality-wise (it's a Canon Red-Ring) a lot smaller so its not so conspicuous!<br /><br /><b>Vagabonde:</b> It really is a lovely place here. I know what you mean about the Atlanta area, though. No way to ride your bike from one neighborhood to another. I hated that while I was there. I'm glad you DO travel as much as you do because you show us so much of the world. And just think: we will be doing the Hurtigruten cruise in Norway partly because you did it first and showed us your wonderdful images! So, thank you.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-13393391067078851942011-03-01T04:01:07.469+01:002011-03-01T04:01:07.469+01:00What a lovely town this is. I enjoyed taking the ...What a lovely town this is. I enjoyed taking the tour with you. If I lived there I would do a lot of walking too but here, there are no sidewalks and it is 7 miles to the Square, 3 miles to the Confederate Park with SUVs zipping by. The water towers in Holland are very picturesque – it would be fun to stay in one converted as an inn or B&B. The members in the senior center look like a great bunch of fun people - do they speak only in Dutch? I really like the picture of the fishermen with the umbrellas – and all of them being green. I don’t think I would travel as much if I lived in such a pleasant town where I knew people - it makes a difference.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-12384796372006749052011-02-28T23:00:06.188+01:002011-02-28T23:00:06.188+01:00beautiful neighborhood, Ginnie!
Do you carry your...beautiful neighborhood, Ginnie!<br /><br />Do you carry your big camera every day even during your normal routine jaunts?madretzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476635723827784265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-56409999526499265522011-02-28T21:42:09.205+01:002011-02-28T21:42:09.205+01:00Tim: I saw the Rummikub on your last post and alm...<b>Tim:</b> I saw the Rummikub on your last post and almost said something about it. I LOVE that game. Astrid and I play it almost every day and I have told her I know my parents would have loved it. :) <br /><br /><b>Victoria:</b> I need to go out and 'walkabout' every day, to be honest. Seriously. It's so easy to stay inside and do everything else but once I'm outside, I always love it. I'm talking about when Astrid is at work, of course. <br /><br />You never need to mention any of the images specifically, you know, but thank you when you do. It's all part of my 'record keeping' of what's happening here. I don't want any of it to fall through the cracks, if that makes sense?Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.com