tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post2140182565671189864..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: Honoring the DaysVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-86354402041328398412020-10-16T10:03:39.705-04:002020-10-16T10:03:39.705-04:00Very beautiful colors and I am so glad you found m...Very beautiful colors and I am so glad you found mums! It is hard to see homes we lived in decay and abandoned. My grandparents had the most beautiful farm, my mother and siblings and I lived with them after my mom's divorce from my father. Grandma and grandpa always kept everything so beautiful, the building painted and in good repair. My grandpa died shortly after I married and grandma went to live with my mom. The people who bought the farm never put a lick of paint on any of the buildings ever again. The place is literally falling apart and I can't even drive past there any more. I just want to remember it as it was. Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244725793473368501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-76906715007842863312020-10-08T20:25:55.159-04:002020-10-08T20:25:55.159-04:00Except it's one ugly house! 🤦🏻♀️Except it's one ugly house! 🤦🏻♀️Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-5306447398973835542020-10-08T15:51:51.900-04:002020-10-08T15:51:51.900-04:00What beautiful autumn colors and sweet memories. I...What beautiful autumn colors and sweet memories. I saw an ad the other day for HGTV's giveaway house in Maine. I've never entered one of their contests, but perhaps it's time. :-) Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397087180636686873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-5675148118701434542020-10-05T15:53:01.573-04:002020-10-05T15:53:01.573-04:00My condolences on the loss of your step-uncle. It ...My condolences on the loss of your step-uncle. It is sad to lose a last remaining family member of our parent's generation. My mother was the youngest so she was the last of her siblings to pass. It looked like a beautiful day for the services and drive. Our autumn color faded quickly in the mountains this year--most likely due to our drought and early frost and snow in September. My are at lower elevation is just turning beautiful colors now. I ca not decorate outside with real pumpkins or mums as the wildlife here think it is a buffet for them..lol I learned that lesson the first year we moved here.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89240767587628043692020-10-04T21:09:16.427-04:002020-10-04T21:09:16.427-04:00My condolences as well, Vee, to you and your famil...My condolences as well, Vee, to you and your family. It is especially hard to lose family members any time, but more so in time of you know what. Sad to read about your grandparents home and I too would have found it hard to take any photos. Looks like you had some colorful weather while in Maine.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-57312278141126312572020-10-04T09:03:52.200-04:002020-10-04T09:03:52.200-04:00Sending condolences to your family, Vee, and thank...Sending condolences to your family, Vee, and thanking him/ them for his service to our country.<br />Your foliage is so beautiful, ours are only beginning to turn.<br />A beautiful view of your neighborhood too, I sometimes feel as the struggling tree, holding on and trying to put forth my all, too!<br />Think of you all,<br />love,<br /> Sue<br /><br />How appropriate to have the distant train move by, for some reason it brings solace, especially at times like this.<br />Safe travels and as your sister's mil transitions to Maine.<br />Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89117339923980010822020-10-03T16:49:56.851-04:002020-10-03T16:49:56.851-04:00This was a wonderful post to read, even with the n...This was a wonderful post to read, even with the nostalgia about your grandparents' home. You gave this Floridian her Leaf-Peeping Tour and I thank you so much. Even in Colorado, we did not have the array of color you get in New England. (Colorado has mostly gold Aspens, which are gorgeous, but few reds and oranges) Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-45114888834786515482020-10-02T14:29:19.743-04:002020-10-02T14:29:19.743-04:00What a lovely post Vee. Your colors look beautifu...What a lovely post Vee. Your colors look beautiful. I would love to visit Maine in the fall some day.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-15569005996895634172020-10-02T09:20:24.301-04:002020-10-02T09:20:24.301-04:00What pretty mums you found in such a beautiful set...What pretty mums you found in such a beautiful setting, Vee. I loved the cherubs and other statuary surrounding them. How nice to be with family for the memorial service and I’m do sorry for your loss. <br />Happy October to you. Your posts keep being delivered to my spam email and I don’t know how to stop it. I move them to my email, but it doesn’t seem to work. That’s why I’m always late in reading your posts. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-37765194573927625482020-10-02T02:03:41.978-04:002020-10-02T02:03:41.978-04:00It's sad to see Fall colors change so fast, I ...It's sad to see Fall colors change so fast, I always wish they would slow down! I'm glad you got to go and be with your family for the memorial, and along such a pretty drive! The colors are just gorgeous. I'm so sad about the train leaving the town and such economic downturn, so very sad indeed. It really must be heartbreaking! Glad though, that you got to enjoy the day with your family. Many blessings :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-78666217832189702702020-10-02T01:26:50.392-04:002020-10-02T01:26:50.392-04:00What awesome fall foliage! Ours is not that striki...What awesome fall foliage! Ours is not that striking as yet. So sorry for your loss, but how nice that you were able to attend the graveside service. Nothing is simple this year...and arranging funerals has been quite a challenge. We are hoping to have a 'memorial service / celebration of life' for my sister and dad once the pandemic is behind us. Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-90230030458613293262020-10-01T17:05:49.228-04:002020-10-01T17:05:49.228-04:00I am glad that you were able to find the mums you ...I am glad that you were able to find the mums you were looking for. So good that you were able to make the trip to be with your extended family at this sad time. I am sorry for your loss. The foliage is looking particularly colorful in your area. Looks like a pretty drive. Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-75164790388292260702020-10-01T00:13:48.577-04:002020-10-01T00:13:48.577-04:00You have me very emotional in reading this post. ...You have me very emotional in reading this post. I'm so sorry for your loss, but also for the melancholy feelings you have for what will never be again.<br /><br />I visited Maine on a road trip from Boston. I was so in love with the coastline and seeing fishermen and lobster crates, it is embedded my mind. I'd love to visit again.<br /><br />Sending a big hug.<br /><br />Jane ❤️Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-24193568410514140152020-09-30T21:10:07.835-04:002020-09-30T21:10:07.835-04:00Hi Vee, This post is very poignant. I like the wa...Hi Vee, This post is very poignant. I like the way you wrote about your neighbor's tree giving its all for maybe(?) its last autumn. Autumn is so beautiful, but always a tiny bit sad, I think. I so enjoyed your description of your uncle's graveside service. Bagpipes, drums, and the sound of a train going by. Perfect for a former railroad man. My great-grandfather was one of those, too.<br /><br />I enjoyed your pictures of the Maine foliage, such a beautiful state you call Home. Our foliage here is just beginning to turn, but the temps. are cooler now. I like the color mums you selected (my favorite color BTW). Hope you're doing well, dear Friend. Have a good week!<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br /><br />Denise at Forest ManorDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235440820949449634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-79466880652479616072020-09-30T18:46:44.380-04:002020-09-30T18:46:44.380-04:00How speical to honor your Uncle. I think the mums...How speical to honor your Uncle. I think the mums you chose were perfect. So see a coffin covered with a flag humbles me. Such a sacrifice these dear warriors made.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-79815881386336705702020-09-30T15:59:32.348-04:002020-09-30T15:59:32.348-04:00Steph and her her husband have to be tested for CO...Steph and her her husband have to be tested for COVID when they return after visiting us. They each have to pay $150 for the test. Obviously their state is trying to prevent people from crossing the border. Elisabeth is at college so she can't make it or she would be required to take the test, too, since she is eighteen. The leaves are just beginning to turn here. Each year they take my breath away. (By the way, I no longer receive the comments on the blog through email since they updated Blogger.) :(Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-90339507258962745652020-09-30T13:18:36.745-04:002020-09-30T13:18:36.745-04:00What an interesting post. And the mental picture o...What an interesting post. And the mental picture of the bagpipes, drums, and train. Couldn't get much better. My paternal grandmother was from Canada and family reunions would always be in northern Wisconsin. The Canadian relatives would come down for it and tell us kids my how you've grown. Have a blessed day, Vee.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-42555450891118971962020-09-30T00:03:22.229-04:002020-09-30T00:03:22.229-04:00The title of this post is perfect for the occasion...The title of this post is perfect for the occasion . . . honoring your grandparents, honoring your mother's extended family . . . and your sister brother-in-law are showing honor for his mother. It all warms the heart in a melancholy way. <br /><br />I am happy that the day was so beautiful. The scenery captured by your lens is stunning! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-39635000352771530942020-09-29T20:08:24.226-04:002020-09-29T20:08:24.226-04:00I'm glad you were able to attend this special ...I'm glad you were able to attend this special day with your sister, Vee. Family events are very hard to manage these days. I'm sorry for your loss.<br />Thank you for sharing the beautiful foliage in your corner. It's all so very lovely. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89482160453188087462020-09-29T19:50:39.911-04:002020-09-29T19:50:39.911-04:00Your accounting of your day away is done so well. ...Your accounting of your day away is done so well. Just enough amount of detail to leave one wanting to know more about your cousins and uncle. Isolation is required throughout Canada if one leaves the country and returns, or comes to visit relatives here. I'm glad you were able to honour your grandparents and uncle in this way. It looked like a beautiful day for a drive. I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-46406657976728497542020-09-29T18:18:04.890-04:002020-09-29T18:18:04.890-04:00I too am so sorry for your family's loss. Nice...I too am so sorry for your family's loss. Nice that the train happened by.<br />Such pretty fall colors.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-2423447491059716852020-09-29T14:14:25.217-04:002020-09-29T14:14:25.217-04:00Beautiful Vee - such a lovely way to honour a dear...Beautiful Vee - such a lovely way to honour a dear uncle. Sorry for your loss. Glad the "Canadian" got to attend too. It all seems so harsh to have to isolate but the Atlantic Provinces have proven the benefits! We in Ontario are not doing so well it seems. As that beautiful old tree "blooms" so cheerfully, so must we while we can!Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-92221408532227757392020-09-29T14:02:27.132-04:002020-09-29T14:02:27.132-04:00Beautiful post, Vee. I enjoyed every word of it. ...Beautiful post, Vee. I enjoyed every word of it. <br /><br />That train rumbling by ... how perfect. I'm very sorry for your family's loss and so thankful that so many of you could be together to remember your uncle. Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-41543152445090217752020-09-29T12:53:51.055-04:002020-09-29T12:53:51.055-04:00I am very sorry for your loss as well. It seems li...I am very sorry for your loss as well. It seems like we are losing so many from that generation and it makes me sad. It brings back so many memories. You saw some beautiful trees and scenes. I'm glad you got to go. Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-42740272358425894892020-09-29T12:51:30.308-04:002020-09-29T12:51:30.308-04:00What a touching and beautiful story. So very sorry...What a touching and beautiful story. So very sorry for your loss, but am so glad you were able to attend the service to honor your loved one and see family once again. We need to treasure these opportunities and participate as often as we can...we never know when it will be the last time we will see a loved one. So glad you could see some beautiful fall foliage in the process, and to hear that train whistle...how wonderful! One of God's special little "God winks" from heaven. I am sorry about your grandparents' home. It's never the same once the family is gone. I won't go by my parents' home, even though I hear it still looks good, but they aren't home anymore, and I can't bear the thought of driving by and them not coming out to greet me there, so I don't go. I will see them again in their heavenly home some day, forever! Thank you for sharing this special little trip with us. (((hugs)))Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.com