tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post130442457824268492..comments2023-12-30T05:19:28.973-05:00Comments on Morning Musings: Our Artist Vacation - Day 2Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-43057338748729019602014-06-25T21:56:35.533-04:002014-06-25T21:56:35.533-04:00I wonder if someone's done a book of all the d...I wonder if someone's done a book of all the different painted objects cities have.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-20833057391832502152014-06-25T21:37:53.988-04:002014-06-25T21:37:53.988-04:00Okay, Cathy ... Day 2 toured in depth! Gorgeous, ...Okay, Cathy ... Day 2 toured in depth! Gorgeous, gorgeous countryside. I watched the Thomas Cole film, and read page 378 as you suggested. Sad that he only reached age 47, lost an infant, and never met his fifth child. And those cute Cats of the Catskills even have their own FB page; I've seen some of the cows in Kansas City, horses in Lexington, KY, and pelicans in Pensacola, FL. The closest I've come to the Vermont Country Store is to subscribe to their catalog; sounds like you found quite the bargain. And now I'm ready to delve into Day 3 ... catch you later!n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-8119679239885863592014-06-22T16:38:57.880-04:002014-06-22T16:38:57.880-04:00I'm so glad you're enjoying your arm chair...I'm so glad you're enjoying your arm chair journey! Sheep all painted up sounds lovely. My town is famous for Francis Scott Key so we've had keys painted and displayed around town--pretty, but not as interesting.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-50537765118494543062014-06-22T16:36:07.612-04:002014-06-22T16:36:07.612-04:00I personally think we could stand to have a little...I personally think we could stand to have a little more decorum. I was thinking last night how people use to dress up for dinner in the upper classes. The reason I was thinking that was because I was at the table on our porch eating pizza with curlers in my hair and taking guilty pleasure in not having to bother with being presentable--it was just my husband, mind you. I wouldn't be caught dead in curlers in front of others (except for that time I forgot I had a curler in bangs and went to the grocery store that way).Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-6492911587110818752014-06-22T15:59:51.666-04:002014-06-22T15:59:51.666-04:00Dear Cathy,
I am enjoying the arm chair journey. ...Dear Cathy,<br />I am enjoying the arm chair journey. I almost missed this, you somehow ended up in the junk folder! I may just start checking for a new post instead of waiting for an email.<br />I am not familiar with Thomas Cole, but love a good road trip and I'm having a wonderful time.<br />The cats made me smile. In San Angelo, Texas we have painted life size sheep everywhere. They are in the parks and in front of businesses. They are really so beautiful, I should take pictures of them. <br />Looking forward to the next installment!<br /><br />Chris WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-18756078228646016762014-06-22T14:02:06.925-04:002014-06-22T14:02:06.925-04:00We promise to be good - LOL. There are all kinds ...We promise to be good - LOL. There are all kinds of teachers. Some have to contend with kindergartners and potty issues. Some of us have sedate and well-behaved "mature" students. Even college students were once "tailored and conservative" - I once had a neighbor friend who went to Harvard in the early 40s [Pearl Harbor very rudely interrupted his education] and he told me the boys had to wear suits and ties to class [even meals] then. Can you even imagine that now? Culture shock.Janet Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754470262654502312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-88553931843537841472014-06-22T11:11:51.694-04:002014-06-22T11:11:51.694-04:00Thank you for visiting Dawn! I'm glad you enj...Thank you for visiting Dawn! I'm glad you enjoyed my little tour. Yes, it was amazing to meet Susan, finally, and Stillmeadow is another great old house to tour. As you saw, it was much smaller than one would have imagined. It was hard to get good photos because of all the people in the way! I will have to direct people to Susan's Blog to get the best photos of Stillmeadow, but will share what I have. That will be Day 5, so stay tuned.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-83934166018443367672014-06-22T10:52:30.854-04:002014-06-22T10:52:30.854-04:00Cathy, thanks for sharing your wonderful journey w...Cathy, thanks for sharing your wonderful journey with us! I really love documenting special places through windows, too. On our last trip to Germany, I took so many photos through windows with old, bubbled glass. The older the better! It was fascinating to visit Thomas Cole's home with you. Can't wait to visit Stillmeadow with you, too! Wasn't it an amazing feeling to meet Susan? I met her twice, last Fall, as she passed through Chicagoland. I will always treasure those days, with all my heart! ♡Dawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-20182590104583563402014-06-21T14:50:16.068-04:002014-06-21T14:50:16.068-04:00That's really interesting that your grandfathe...That's really interesting that your grandfather walked across that bridge. Did they live in New Hope or the vicinity, I presume? Where did he work and what year was that?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-21577692497425106692014-06-21T13:12:55.994-04:002014-06-21T13:12:55.994-04:00Thank you again for your faith in my teaching abil...Thank you again for your faith in my teaching ability, Janet. ♡ I don't think I could have handled a rowdy classroom, though. So as long as you all don't get too rowdy, I can continue sharing things with you that I've learned! ☺ <br /><br />No, we are home since last Sunday afternoon. There is no way I could do what Susan Branch did on her England trip! I need my own computer (not a laptop) and hours to compose, research, and edit what you've seen in these last two posts. I'm enjoying it immensely because it's like I'm on a two-week vacation instead of just one week....and I get to be with my furbabies, eat my own food, and sleep in my own bed! I've started working on Day 4. It should be ready by Monday. I'm so glad to know my Blog makes you HAPPY☺!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-31965888845307607602014-06-21T12:59:30.807-04:002014-06-21T12:59:30.807-04:00You should have been a teacher, Cathy. Have I alr...You should have been a teacher, Cathy. Have I already told you that? Seems like I have. Your posts, no matter what the topic is, are always chockful of information and interesting things. Hey, what am I saying? You should be a teacher... You ARE a teacher, in every sense of the word. I have to echo what Deborah said above - your blog just makes me happy! Can't wait to see what's next. Take care and talk to you soon. PS: Are you actually on the road now, or are you writing this after your trip?<br />Janet Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754470262654502312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-74541009839332266942014-06-21T11:28:06.779-04:002014-06-21T11:28:06.779-04:00My next post will be equally interesting, if you l...My next post will be equally interesting, if you liked this one. I can't wait to do days 4 and 5!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-87715189633313881442014-06-21T11:03:29.764-04:002014-06-21T11:03:29.764-04:00Cathy, yet another interesting and informative pos...Cathy, yet another interesting and informative post which will draw me back for further perusal. I'm so grateful for your sharing, and looking forward to these 'armchair journeys' with you ... especially eager to see Stillmeadow through your eyes!n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-67350131516706628112014-06-21T06:12:39.849-04:002014-06-21T06:12:39.849-04:00Well! I don't know what to say! Thank you fo...Well! I don't know what to say! Thank you for your hearty endorsement! ☺ As for views out windows, that's one of the first things I look for when I go somewhere. I will be more intentional now to document views since I know you love them so much! ☺ We were the only people on this tour so I felt a little conspicuous and rushed to take my photos. I got the feeling sometimes our tour guide was a little annoyed with all my picture taking because I was lingering too long when she was ready to move on. I did not share all of my photos because some weren't quite in focus or to my liking because I didn't have the time to "frame" it properly. I love, though, that most places will allow me to take photos as long as I don't use flash. My camera is very good in low light so I'm grateful for that. I think Susan Branch takes the best photos! She has a camera a step or two above mine in that it has interchangeable lenses. My one lens has to do everything. You'll see the difference next week when I post my photos of Gladys Taber's house.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-64759479241320716512014-06-21T04:48:26.605-04:002014-06-21T04:48:26.605-04:00I love this! This is one of the blogs that makes ...I love this! This is one of the blogs that makes me happy I've returned to Bloggle~land {my name for Blogging on Google} I love this! Did I mention that already? I love tours of historical houses, and unlike many in the UK you were allowed to take photographs! I love that you showed us the views looking out the windows too, lovely touch and gives insight to inspiration. Looking forward to Googling Thomas Cole, thank you for the introduction! I am right there with you and that plate of flounder! It looks *so* good {hungry now} and right up there with the best of British Fish'n'Chips! Waving from Acros the Pond in Wales, Debs :)Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-62877461141315653652014-06-20T20:12:53.487-04:002014-06-20T20:12:53.487-04:00That's exactly how I've described the weat...That's exactly how I've described the weather while we were there--rain, rain, and more rain! I've really enjoyed doing the research for this post because it filled in some of the blanks in Thomas Cole's life. The tour guide was very good, but I was busy taking photos and trying to take it all in that I needed this exercise of writing about it to bring it all together. So thank you for reading it and enjoying learning more about his life. I feel I know him a little better after reading several of his letters in that book by Rev. Noble. If there are such things as ghosts I feel I've connected with his through his writings and paintings!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-17782254498743110232014-06-20T19:54:30.169-04:002014-06-20T19:54:30.169-04:00Lovely tour of the Catskill area--Cedar Grove has ...Lovely tour of the Catskill area--Cedar Grove has been witness to many changes over the years..Oh that we could keep open spaces from being gobbled up in wasteful construction. I will enjoy visiting your links about Thomas Cole. We were in New England during the same time attending our grandson's graduation from high school. Rain, rain and more rain fell on his outdoor graduation! Looking forward to part three. Thanks for all your great info in such detail, Cathy. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504150188395321059.post-36884698945387200772014-06-20T19:21:34.630-04:002014-06-20T19:21:34.630-04:00I'm enjoying your tour. I used to live near a ...I'm enjoying your tour. I used to live near a town called Cedar Grove in NJ. And also (off your main subject) my grandfather used to walk across that bridge between New Hope and Lamberville to go to work when he was a new bridegroom and very young carpenter--age 19 I think. Amazing they have to strap each and every chair to keep off the tourists!!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.com