tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post3613808203363498561..comments2020-05-28T09:09:49.496+01:00Comments on Paradise Discovered: Paraskavedekatriaphobia ...Fletchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-35398732966086432332009-03-13T19:36:00.000+00:002009-03-13T19:36:00.000+00:00Trees can't come to you. They have to wait until y...Trees can't come to you. They have to wait until you come to them...then,take this you rootless, wood-using, #@!*!.<BR/>Count SneakyCount Sneakyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996792466850803692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-14736078297801446232009-02-18T14:34:00.000+00:002009-02-18T14:34:00.000+00:00Efharisto (I hope I got that right!) Michael.I can...<I>Efharisto</I> (I hope I got that right!) Michael.<BR/><BR/>I cannot agree with "perfect", but I am still very pleased with the comment.<BR/><BR/>I would be honoured if you continue following, all the way from Greece, but the internet makes it a small world in any case.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-25783691378035520412009-02-18T13:32:00.000+00:002009-02-18T13:32:00.000+00:00Hello my name is Michael. I have seen your blog an...Hello my name is Michael. I have seen your blog and it is perfect. We follow your blog from Greece and I wish you good fun and joy <BR/>A simple life, simple happiness <BR/>Greetings. Michael��Radio Mihalis Thalassis - Athens Greecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369133273732780381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-46767039859238212842009-02-17T16:22:00.000+00:002009-02-17T16:22:00.000+00:00Ah, the joys of being a 'landowner', Carol. Fortun...Ah, the joys of being a 'landowner', Carol. Fortunately, this is common land and not my resposibility.<BR/><BR/>"... be afraid!" Sheesh! Now you're colluding with the trees.<BR/><BR/>But I take your point.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-58709402636486565202009-02-17T09:46:00.000+00:002009-02-17T09:46:00.000+00:00Yikes, scary stuff! I do worry when our glen is h...Yikes, scary stuff! I do worry when our glen is hit by storms, our trees are very old, they often topple. I usually take a careful inspection the morning after the worst blows over, warning the kids to say well clear until given the green light.<BR/><BR/>The worst thing is, although the glen has right of way for walkers, it is OUR reponsiblity to ensure it is safe. Any felling or removal fallsShrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-27204271481042229602009-02-17T02:14:00.000+00:002009-02-17T02:14:00.000+00:00Hi Vengeance.Thanks for the comment. I am sure the...Hi Vengeance.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment. I am sure they will adapt far quicker than we, and will survive long after we're gone!<BR/><BR/>Visited your 'dark' page and left a comment.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-84007449282575519042009-02-17T00:56:00.000+00:002009-02-17T00:56:00.000+00:00I am right there with you. They're all out to get ...I am right there with you. They're all out to get us... all this global warming has finally gone too far, in their opinion. It's time to get rid of the source.... us!!<BR/>I saw your post on authorblog and thought I'd stop by. You can visit me at http://iamthevengeance.blogspot.comThe Vengeancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583814483978898761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-91603795595469391532009-02-16T20:56:00.000+00:002009-02-16T20:56:00.000+00:00@ ImerieAnd when you go "hmmmm . . ." it conjures ...<B>@ Imerie</B><BR/><BR/>And when you go "hmmmm . . ." it conjures up other 'shadowy' things, too! Thanks for the congrats. Good man, that David!<BR/><BR/>-----------------------------------<BR/><BR/><B>@ Sandi</B><BR/><BR/>That's how I felt. Hadn't thought about <I>Triffids</I> in ages, and there I was suddenly feeling surrounded ...!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the congrats.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-33217798495734461602009-02-16T20:20:00.000+00:002009-02-16T20:20:00.000+00:00OMG...I hadn't thought about The Triffids in years...OMG...I hadn't thought about The Triffids in years...doggone it! Now I've got THAT image in my head again!<BR/>Oh, and congrats on POTD from David...<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-54719417098381993662009-02-16T14:30:00.000+00:002009-02-16T14:30:00.000+00:00Over from David's . . . Great post, things that ma...Over from David's . . . <BR/>Great post, things that make you go hmmmm . . . <BR/><BR/>Congrats on POTD!larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-64179848128930561332009-02-16T14:04:00.000+00:002009-02-16T14:04:00.000+00:00Thanks for the good wishes, Lee, and the complimen...Thanks for the good wishes, Lee, and the compliments, too!<BR/><BR/>We live in a built-up urban (city) area surrounded by 'high-rise' in any direction as far as the eye can see. One reason for enjoying the two little patches of green in our locality.<BR/><BR/>When one considers this, the move to 'country-life' becomes even more desirable with each passing day.<BR/><BR/>But there is now the globalFletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-231636687078645352009-02-16T13:02:00.000+00:002009-02-16T13:02:00.000+00:00Good morningl, Terry. Great writing as ucual. You'...Good morningl, Terry. <BR/><BR/>Great writing as ucual. You're one of those story tellers whose skills make me wonder what I'm doing on blogs of note instead of you. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad the tree held it's limb. Of course, I'm one of those folk who think that the might of a blow is God's power on display and that is so exciting that I choose to sit on a porch with something warm to drink and Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527606943179561117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-62528568672926438532009-02-16T13:00:00.000+00:002009-02-16T13:00:00.000+00:00Hi Jeni,Long time "No hear", but good to see you'r...Hi Jeni,<BR/><BR/>Long time "No hear", but good to see you're still on the circuit.<BR/><BR/>Imagine getting a 'POTD' mention! Now that's a <I>Wooo-Hooo!</I>Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-86133377412007884412009-02-16T12:58:00.000+00:002009-02-16T12:58:00.000+00:00Thanks Merisi.Every cloud has the proverbial silve...Thanks Merisi.<BR/><BR/>Every cloud has the proverbial silver lining!<BR/><BR/>But ...Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-44303300222048774982009-02-16T09:50:00.000+00:002009-02-16T09:50:00.000+00:00Congrats on the Post of the Day from David! Great ...Congrats on the Post of the Day from David! Great job, Terry!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-73169980331537463522009-02-16T08:04:00.000+00:002009-02-16T08:04:00.000+00:00If a branch thumps to the ground moments after you...If a branch thumps to the ground moments after you've left the spot means that it was a lucky day for you! :-)<BR/><BR/>I came over from David's, congratulations on the POD award!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-73261619558311229402009-02-15T00:17:00.000+00:002009-02-15T00:17:00.000+00:00Thanks David.An accolade from the "Master Wordsmit...Thanks David.<BR/><BR/>An accolade from the "Master Wordsmith" is praise indeed.<BR/><BR/>I shall go away and compose ...Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-71650958947659832912009-02-15T00:14:00.000+00:002009-02-15T00:14:00.000+00:00Cath,"Glass half empty or glass half full?"I'll ta...Cath,<BR/><BR/>"Glass half empty or glass half full?"<BR/><BR/>I'll take your lead and assume the tree was giving me the benefit of the doubt. 'Tree-personalities' I can just about tolerate, but I shall draw the line under giving them names!<BR/><BR/>Maybe!Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-92091516499667040872009-02-14T20:21:00.000+00:002009-02-14T20:21:00.000+00:00I didn't know there was a word for it, El Tel.And ...I didn't know there was a word for it, El Tel.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I'd like to see you post more often for reasons such as this piece of writing.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-27508339569949029782009-02-14T18:34:00.000+00:002009-02-14T18:34:00.000+00:00You could always look on the bright side and see i...You could always look on the bright side and see it as the tree unable to hold onto the branch any longer... but held on for a few seconds more so as not to damage you.<BR/><BR/>Darn. You got me giving trees personalities now! Gotta dash - the carnations are calling...Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-60815622641646396862009-02-14T16:24:00.000+00:002009-02-14T16:24:00.000+00:00I know I allowed my paranoia to run away with me, ...I know I allowed my paranoia to run away with me, Penny, but when a dirty great branch thumps to the ground moments after you've left the spot, you have to wonder!!<BR/><BR/>I'll take the necessary precautions in future, but I shan't deprive myself or the dog of our daily <I>'walkies'</I>.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786985735327253351.post-89831989337454597272009-02-14T11:48:00.000+00:002009-02-14T11:48:00.000+00:00I'm SO jealous - why didn't the dictionary give me...I'm SO jealous - why didn't the dictionary give me your lovely version of triscadecaphobia when I looked for the spelling yesterday? Fovouritism, that's what I call it. No wonder trees spent the day trying to nobble you...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.com