tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post2486077318242116958..comments2023-10-25T08:09:31.716-07:00Comments on My Rose Cottage Studio: Garden PartySuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-23307182602318128302008-07-27T21:10:00.000-07:002008-07-27T21:10:00.000-07:00Your garden is spectacular. I simply do not have w...Your garden is spectacular. I simply do not have words, I am speechless. Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for sharing.Karen ^..^https://www.blogger.com/profile/05197114237324824217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-14317247902704018682008-06-27T01:09:00.000-07:002008-06-27T01:09:00.000-07:00Robyn,Hi honey! Wow,you've been busy with girlfri...Robyn,<BR/><BR/>Hi honey! Wow,you've been busy with girlfriend #1. I enjoyed that road trip to no end. I had a beautiful time. Thank you! I'll be packed and ready to go same time next year?<BR/><BR/>What's this about my birthday? Oh right! It's my early birthday!!!! And to think, I didn't even want to turn 49, but now it's just too much fun. <BR/><BR/>So what are you going to do Friday? Technically it's Friday because it's 12:45 am *Crosses arms, taps foot." I'm waiting. You better hurry if you plan to drive up because I won't be home most of the day and I'll miss your beautiful, smiling face (I leave to feed the ferals around 8:45am and should be back briefly around 11 am, then gone the rest of the day. You have a small window of opportunity. Today is so busy and I have such a massive headache from this damn air,I have no idea how I'm going to get everything done. Actually that's why I'm up. I fell asleep earlier and woke with the same damn headache and couldn't go back to sleep. Don't you hate that sort of crap!? Okay, I digress. So if you stop by, don't even ring the doorbell cuz it scares the bejeasus out of some of the kitties. Rob won't be home either, he'll be at the law library, but you can wave to him on your way through downtown. Oh right, down town. Kinda messy with the freeway closed. How ya gonna get here baby? Oh...and you will need my address. Right?! I'm keeping my eyes peeled. Trust me!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and by the way, 'things aren't back to norm,' I'm just going against doctor's orders. But I have to stop because my mother said it brilliantly yesterday. "KNOCK IT OFF DAMNIT." Hummmmmmmmmm. She's so bossy.<BR/><BR/>Love ya baby! Can hardly wait for the surprise!<BR/><BR/>XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-16323401271137062662008-06-25T09:27:00.000-07:002008-06-25T09:27:00.000-07:00Hi Suzanne!Everyone thinks it's your birthday...it...Hi Suzanne!<BR/><BR/>Everyone thinks it's your birthday...it is!!! We're gonna keep celebrating until the BIG DAY!!!<BR/><BR/>Whooo hooo!!!<BR/><BR/>Muwah!<BR/>XOXOXOXO<BR/>RCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-76665301966738613512008-06-24T23:44:00.000-07:002008-06-24T23:44:00.000-07:00Well it is WAY early I just found out! But it is r...Well it is WAY early I just found out! But it is really good because I will be out of town when it is time to party Suze style! But just know that I didn't know but that just means you get double the treats! You so deserve it! Just let me know what cha think once you get a look at it! <BR/>*wicked grin*<BR/>RobynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105529545402805909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-12711545102446706652008-06-24T23:39:00.000-07:002008-06-24T23:39:00.000-07:00To be even more specfic keep your eyes peeled on F...To be even more specfic keep your eyes peeled on Friday...please! Love ya!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RobynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105529545402805909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-12368121775992485842008-06-24T23:16:00.000-07:002008-06-24T23:16:00.000-07:00SUZE!HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIEND! Keep your eyes pe...SUZE!<BR/>HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIEND! Keep your eyes peeled...*wicked wink* I can't and won't say dear one! I have missed you and glad to see things 'all back to some type of norm' around here! YAY!<BR/>Lovely garden party too! Come by and check out where I went dear friend I think you and hubba hubba hubby should go! Breath the fresh air and let go of your worries and enjoy the end of the earth on the west coast! Talk to you soon! Sending you LOTS AND TONS Of love and warm hugs! This day should be a national holiday!<BR/>Much love girly!<BR/>RobynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105529545402805909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-48855997608127756762008-06-24T18:47:00.000-07:002008-06-24T18:47:00.000-07:00A.B.Thank you for stopping by. Here honey, have s...A.B.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by. Here honey, have something cold to dring. Stay awhile and enjoy yourself. Pick some roses to take home and know that you're always welcome here. <BR/><BR/>XO MeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-70274538326350489172008-06-24T17:57:00.000-07:002008-06-24T17:57:00.000-07:00Marnie,I visited you blog and started to cry. I'm ...Marnie,<BR/><BR/>I visited you blog and started to cry. I'm still crying. We're so much alike you know. I can't write on your blog until I can compose myself and write the words I have in my heart. I promise. What you love and what you do is inspiring. I have the biggest lump in the throat. I know what you do because I do it and it's not always easy, but it's fulfilling and rewardng and it matters. I adore you and I don't even know you. But we know one another, don't we? I know sweetie. I know so well. Thank you for coming here and leaving a message. It mattered. May we always be friends.<BR/><BR/>XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-83958448018257739492008-06-24T17:20:00.000-07:002008-06-24T17:20:00.000-07:00Gig!Hi honey! So happy you stopped by. I knew yo...Gig!<BR/><BR/>Hi honey! So happy you stopped by. I knew you would show up. I knew it. How are you doing? Okay I hope. You are welcome here any time. T will probaly love you to death and you'll have kitties on your lap, but that's the joy of our garden. I'll leave some iced tea out for you to enjoy. And honey, cut whatever you want. Make a beautiful bouquet for yourself. <BR/><BR/>Love you!<BR/>XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-23128128946621836282008-06-24T16:43:00.000-07:002008-06-24T16:43:00.000-07:00It worked. Love you honey.XOIt worked. Love you honey.<BR/><BR/>XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-88112781874488556202008-06-24T16:41:00.000-07:002008-06-24T16:41:00.000-07:00Cece,Hey baby. You know what I found so interesti...Cece,<BR/><BR/>Hey baby. You know what I found so interesting about your comment? The meds your vet suggested. As you know T-Bone has allergies, but minor compared to what they where after moving to a home with hardwood floors and no carpets, and I was shocked to read that children's benedryl and claritin are helpful. You know, we spent close to $10,000 on all his testing, proceedures, and antogens, only to discover that when we moved, he recovered within weeks. Insane. He was allergic to the carpet in the previous house. He also has ear allergies and we have to give him ear drops, but when we say "Honey, you want a Buddy Biscuit." He's so happy to get the biscuit, you can't help but give him the ear drop too! Like Java, he's an amazing dog and we're lucky to be able to afford good vet care. I often think of all the dogs who struggle or are unloved, and you know I worry. So the fact T is happy, means the world to me. He found us for a reason. And I know there are millions of beautiful stories like ours and yours, and that's what always motivates and inspires me to keep going. People can be so generous, kind and loving.<BR/><BR/>T-Bone loves to mow the lawn with Rob. He takes his tennis ball and drops it in front of the mower. Rob stops, picks up the ball, throws it, and the game begins all over. One day he was in the front yard having fun with mowing, but a dog walked by and T ran across the road to greet the other dog. Unfortunately in front of a car and he never looked both ways before doing so. He was nearly killed. I have never really seen that sort of absolute panic in our eyes. Never. We learned a valuable lesson that day. T can not be trusted!!! And he isn't the sort of dog that could be tied to something, and we aren't that sort of parent. So he's no longer allowed in the front yard, unless he's there to pee and he thinks he's on a "walkie!" When Rob mows the front lawn, T goes insane. He has wonderful memories and he can't let go. I sometimes have to retreat to my office and laugh. He dug is own grave...what can I say? <BR/><BR/>I love you baby. I hope the day has been good to you. I wrote to Bindi too. I tried to make her laugh. I emailed her last night as well. I'm a bit worried. <BR/><BR/>XO ME! <BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday to me.<BR/>Happy Birthday to me.<BR/>Happy Birthday to meee-eee,<BR/>Happy Birthday to me!<BR/><BR/>Hi Cece! <BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm stuck here. Blogger says it's "currently unavailable." At least this message is still here. Okay, so I'll keep talking. This is your lucky day!<BR/><BR/>This day is wacky. Go to Just Bob's blog to read about it. Forest fires are not like earthquakes and tornadoes. Different. No less frightening, but different. I can't believe he moved from MA to CA to reduce stress. Wait till he experiences his first earthquake. He's going to freak out!!! It's one of the most scary things on the freakin' planet and I've gone through two big ones. So I know. Good luck with that Bob!<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm going to try to post this again. Wish me luck.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-20300170459211398842008-06-24T09:05:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:05:00.000-07:00I'm peeking in from MJ's.... you said you were lon...I'm peeking in from MJ's.... you said you were long winded.... I'd say by the number of pictures... you're right. HOWEVER, they are lovely and so are the gardens.<BR/><BR/>**staggers back to MJ's***Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-29630386146296629342008-06-24T07:41:00.000-07:002008-06-24T07:41:00.000-07:00Your roses are amazing. I can't grow roses like t...Your roses are amazing. I can't grow roses like that in northern Illinois so it is a pleasure to see your garden where they grow so well.<BR/><BR/>The kitties are charming. You have a wonderful site. I plann to spend lots of time looking at the older posts.<BR/><BR/>I admire your painting. You obviously are a very talented woman.<BR/>Best wishes<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-56380188810321180432008-06-23T23:09:00.000-07:002008-06-23T23:09:00.000-07:00Oh Suzanne, they're amazing! Wonderful. I'm speech...Oh Suzanne, they're amazing! Wonderful. I'm speechless.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>SkeeterSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187266415669955956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-33115965854152256422008-06-23T20:56:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:56:00.000-07:00Hi Cece, Don't read this, go to bed!!Hi Cece,<BR/> Don't read this, go to bed!!Gighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842249176478470254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-21442574404660934082008-06-23T20:54:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:54:00.000-07:00Suze,"Hottie Blottie"Beautiful,just beautiful. I w...Suze,<BR/>"Hottie Blottie"<BR/>Beautiful,just beautiful. I would love to come sit and soak up all the glorious smells of all your awesome roses. Then to be able to see all your happy kitties and T-Bone would be great. <BR/>Then we could have a tea party, with all of our wonderful friends...Bindi...Leah...Cece...<BR/>R.C...Robyn...Kylie...and don't forget all "the Boys", hopefully I did not forget anyone.<BR/><BR/>BTW, Happy Early Birthday!!<BR/>Love you,<BR/>GigGighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842249176478470254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-11422358576189474462008-06-23T20:40:00.000-07:002008-06-23T20:40:00.000-07:00I took Java to the vet today. She is going to be ...I took Java to the vet today. She is going to be fine. He told me that it is allergies from all of the pollen we have in the air. He said that a lot of dogs are having this problem right now, all with the same symptoms. He told me that if I wanted to I could give her children's benedryl or children's claritin. I had the children's claritin, so I gave her a teaspoon. She liked it. She even licked it off my fingers. Silly girl. She is lying on the floor behind me having what sounds like an asthma fit from time to time. I am hoping that this gets better soon. I am worried about her. She is such a wonderful dog. She got out of the house today, but she came right back to us when I called her and jangled my keys. So I fixed her up on a runner leash and let her stay outside with us while I washed the car. She is such a good dog, and don't worry about her because you know I will take care of my girl. I just wanted to let you know what the vet had told me. Now I need to go to bed. Good luck in reading this chapter of the new novel I am writing entitled "The Saga of Java Dog and Her Allergies." Love ya. Cece<BR/><BR/>Ok it has taken be three damn times to get the word verification tonight. I need to go to bed.Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782993667905723482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-66899249266310806782008-06-23T18:29:00.000-07:002008-06-23T18:29:00.000-07:00Everything has come full circle. Now we just need...Everything has come full circle. Now we just need Bindi back with her wee ones.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-73008874086834038092008-06-23T18:27:00.000-07:002008-06-23T18:27:00.000-07:00Leah,Yay too!!!Happy Birthday to me,Happy Birthday...Leah,<BR/><BR/>Yay too!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday to me,<BR/>Happy Birthday to me,<BR/>Happy Birthday to meee-eee,<BR/>Happy Birthday to me!<BR/><BR/>Thanks honey for your continued support and love. <BR/><BR/>XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-64807547248784453252008-06-23T18:16:00.000-07:002008-06-23T18:16:00.000-07:00YAY!!!YAY!!!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-2377483599212976592008-06-23T17:54:00.000-07:002008-06-23T17:54:00.000-07:00I visited your blog and it was gone. At first I t...I visited your blog and it was gone. At first I thought perhaps it didn't post because I'd never checked, but then realized you'd honored my request. Thank you because it was only for you.<BR/><BR/>I'm crying. You know I love you. You know that. I would be honored, so I'll start thinking. Thank you for forgiveness. I know all our friends are proud of us. I am too. Thank you sweetie. Perhaps we should be President and VP. I think we could get things done! Rather quickly with the help of Heggie (aka Hedgie!). You don't have to erase this. I'd like to come back and remember this fine moment. <BR/><BR/>I love you.<BR/>MeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-22580103678493695462008-06-23T16:35:00.000-07:002008-06-23T16:35:00.000-07:00I currently have a post up in which I am hoping th...I currently have a post up in which I am hoping that all my blogging friends will assist me. <BR/><BR/>I am creating a "50 things I must do before I die" list. So far my list is rather short and I would be interested in your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>BTW - Happy BirthdayCSI Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034758207114457748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-91943281582544663272008-06-23T11:52:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:52:00.000-07:00Happy birthday to you.Happy birthday to you.Happy ...Happy birthday to you.<BR/>Happy birthday to you.<BR/>Happy birthday Dear Suzanne.<BR/>Happy birthday to you.<BR/><BR/>yay!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I think Bob is down in the dumps. We need to cheer him up...<BR/><BR/>My word verification is scrnecz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-91682835350720902802008-06-23T11:44:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:44:00.000-07:00Sorry I'm late to the Garden Party. I almost melte...Sorry I'm late to the Garden Party. I almost melted in the heat over the weekend...but the kitties are okay...so are we.<BR/><BR/>I am serious when I say I'm gonna come to your garden and just sit there for 6 weeks. Hydrangeas are my absolute favorite flower, I even had them all over the place at our wedding...but they don't like me. Every time I've tried to plant and nuture them, they die. Now, I know they like part-shade and lots of water...and I give it to them but all they do is give me grief. I just want to enjoy their beauty, and maybe share it with others. Why do they taunt me like this??? Tell me, Suzanne!!!!<BR/><BR/>Instead I'll just stay at your garden for 6 weeks. I'm picking that timeframe because it gives me enough time to enjoy the Hydrangeas and I think that's about all the Hubby can handle by himself with the kids. Unless you tell me the secret to keeping Hydrangeas happy. My dream has always been to have bushes of them surrounding my house...someday but when???? <BR/><BR/>I'll just drool over your Hydrangeas until I can figure it out....<BR/><BR/>XOXOXOXO<BR/>RCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-20484224615937449112008-06-23T08:09:00.000-07:002008-06-23T08:09:00.000-07:00I feel in paradise..... I can never get tire of lo...I feel in paradise..... I can never get tire of looking at these pics.... you are so fortunate to have a garden like this... Thank you for participating and for sharing your cozy and beautiful sanctuary with all of us.... What a delightful occasion that was! <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you and yours.<BR/><BR/>All gardeners live in beautiful places because they make them so (Joseph Joubert)<BR/><BR/>CieloCIELOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970051028104694707noreply@blogger.com