tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post6673659300421199210..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Fall Glorious Fall-A Positively Tuesday PostSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-74038707387992149862021-10-21T11:47:57.295-05:002021-10-21T11:47:57.295-05:00We have a few deciduous trees--Leafy Maples (that&...We have a few deciduous trees--Leafy Maples (that's what they are called here, they aren't sugar maples) Alders, a few Birch and the odd oak. The colors lean towards yellow/reddish brown. The truly glorious foliage requires a deep freeze, from what I understand, which we don't get here. Mostly, it's green year-round, with all the conifers. Our winter will see one or two freezes of 2 - 3 days long. Beyond that, the temperatures hover around high 40's to low 50's daytime, to mid 30's at night--warmer if it's rainy. It really doesn't rain that much here, to the point we go into drought conditions in the summer, but there is not a lot of sun during the winter--it's gray. That said, we are equally as likely to get a sunny, low 50's degree January day as we were in the southwest. I say our winter is the same winter we had when we lived there, just a lot longer. Personally, I prefer the heat and humidity, but DH can't stand it. This region was the best compromise. Essentially, other than the windstorms, there is no severe weather here. Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-73610475717236090602021-10-20T14:51:17.177-05:002021-10-20T14:51:17.177-05:00Yes, she's young and gorgeous, well we're ...Yes, she's young and gorgeous, well we're all gorgeous right, and age is just a number. I actually forgot the movie title already. I keep saying Time to Die.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-57707165611044723792021-10-20T09:38:14.721-05:002021-10-20T09:38:14.721-05:00Sounds wonderful!Sounds wonderful!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-34698716606098644912021-10-20T09:27:23.059-05:002021-10-20T09:27:23.059-05:00That's a fab photo and a very upbeat, positive...That's a fab photo and a very upbeat, positive post so thank you!<br />We went to see Too Soon To Die on Monday and loved it, a clever ending! Lashona Lynch is fabulous and gorgeous to look at, isn't she? xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-25524983126864447152021-10-20T08:02:33.688-05:002021-10-20T08:02:33.688-05:00I may grab some of that-people have been raving ab...I may grab some of that-people have been raving about Maple Oatmilk/beverage as a coffee creamer. I need the beans to have the flavor, not the creamer so I'd probably love that blend. My daughter is an ealry riser so catches the best light.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-75675434558845242052021-10-20T08:01:11.396-05:002021-10-20T08:01:11.396-05:00Once a person, most people start thinking, 10 is p...Once a person, most people start thinking, 10 is pretty easy to come up with. IT really is little moments tat can brighten a day-love the kitty purring. I get snoring pup.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-6807079336352869842021-10-20T08:00:01.462-05:002021-10-20T08:00:01.462-05:00She said they are hiking miles and miles, and padd...She said they are hiking miles and miles, and paddling on the lake, and playing board and card games and just "being." IT sounds pretty fantastic. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-88185780195736328402021-10-20T07:58:55.434-05:002021-10-20T07:58:55.434-05:00I did it for all my pregnancies and nursing, but I...I did it for all my pregnancies and nursing, but I feel I can handle this one naughty item. I just need to get rid of the other 100 or so naughty foods.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-74940332910027663442021-10-20T07:58:03.594-05:002021-10-20T07:58:03.594-05:00She's taken some good ones this week as she ge...She's taken some good ones this week as she gets up early, goes for a paddle and then a hike. I am really thinking we will spend a few days there in November. The colors will be gone, but the calm will be there.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29963598857380344892021-10-20T07:56:44.479-05:002021-10-20T07:56:44.479-05:00Stupid stuff is how most of my problems begin, so ...Stupid stuff is how most of my problems begin, so I do fin dif I try and set them aside and focus on positive things, I get through the slumps a bit better.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-4278891035431801912021-10-20T07:56:01.800-05:002021-10-20T07:56:01.800-05:00So true! Does the PNW not get the color change or ...So true! Does the PNW not get the color change or is it the tree variety? I don't mind cold-just bitter cold and months and months of snow. Figuring out the permanent retirement will be tricky.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-63648354629950126242021-10-19T22:28:10.585-05:002021-10-19T22:28:10.585-05:00First, that photo is gorgeous. The sunrise is the ...First, that photo is gorgeous. The sunrise is the only thing I miss about the lake place!<br />I have become addicted to Aldi's maple coffee. I think it is the smell more than the taste, but I am going to buy several bags and freeze them so I can have it when they discontinue it for whatever winter coffee they will offer.<br />I truly believe keeping up with joyful things changes attitudes.<br />Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-86767976244591227792021-10-19T22:15:27.440-05:002021-10-19T22:15:27.440-05:00I loved reading this. I don't think I can do 1...I loved reading this. I don't think I can do 10...but...<br />1. seeing a dozen of my coworkers again in the flesh!<br />2. a kind comment from another coworker<br />3. the chat in the elevator with the young woman wearing a "shacket"<br />4. the pink light on the Castle this morning<br />5. my lovely and purry kitty who wants to sit on me<br />6. my husband who brought Subway home so I wouldn't have to cook<br />7. catching up with my friend Elaine on the other side of the continent for an hour on Zoom tonight<br />8. getting my sunglasses back, from leaving them at a friend's house <br />9. anticipating going for dinner with my old boss Tammy tomorrow night<br />10. showing off my Tattoo Snake Jacket to her and sharing it on my blog! <br /><br />Well, I just surprised myself, and you helped remind me to always look for the bright side, Sam. Thank you.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-15052779671409481032021-10-19T16:00:32.890-05:002021-10-19T16:00:32.890-05:00What a beautiful photo! Hope your daughter is hav...What a beautiful photo! Hope your daughter is having a fun vacation.<br />I am old school when it comes to Bond movies, so I haven't liked Daniel Craig as much. Sounds like a fun date night, and I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I'm looking forward to Eternals next month though.<br />Sounds like some lovely positives. Hope you have a good week.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29793608585644070882021-10-19T14:05:36.590-05:002021-10-19T14:05:36.590-05:00What a lovely picture from the cabin. I thought y...What a lovely picture from the cabin. I thought you comment about coffee was funny and appropriate, the last thing I will give up. Yes diet coke here it is my go to. Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-34217991392641102332021-10-19T13:57:47.214-05:002021-10-19T13:57:47.214-05:00Your daughter's photo from the lake house is j...Your daughter's photo from the lake house is just stunning! Lucky you, aren't the colours just beautiful!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-80893698600127395422021-10-19T12:57:11.268-05:002021-10-19T12:57:11.268-05:00What a gorgeous photo! And, such an uplifting post...What a gorgeous photo! And, such an uplifting post. I do believe that focusing on positive things really makes such a difference in our lives. <br /><br />We all have stupid stuff to deal with, and some people really do have huge struggles (my coworker's 1 year old baby just died). Taking the time to stop & appreciate what you have is so important & helps put things into context. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-70287851489265778922021-10-19T11:10:19.122-05:002021-10-19T11:10:19.122-05:00Aaaaah, fall. As a transplanted New Englander, I t...Aaaaah, fall. As a transplanted New Englander, I truly miss the foliage. But, then I remember the snow. You don't have to shovel rain! Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.com