tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post2726010889424342325..comments2024-03-13T04:40:03.184-07:00Comments on I'm Retired -- Adventures of a Simpler Life: Learning the Rhythm of the Low CountryCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-13092464690131513762016-03-17T11:16:17.101-07:002016-03-17T11:16:17.101-07:00Wow - we've both been writing about fires - gl...Wow - we've both been writing about fires - glad yours remained controlled. I have moved many times and often to new countries, I find the first year exciting but there is a certain reassurance which comes with knowing the rhythms (i like the way you describe this) of the place. You have a very controlled dog bath happening with our crazy poodle it's more like a massive water fight, I often end up the wettest!<br />Wren x<br />Little Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-57707550488920437552016-03-15T21:04:32.605-07:002016-03-15T21:04:32.605-07:00They are clever dogs but full of energy.They are clever dogs but full of energy.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-65083291123792355802016-03-15T21:03:59.202-07:002016-03-15T21:03:59.202-07:00I tried for ages to get Colin to write his stories...I tried for ages to get Colin to write his stories on a blog but he is so stubborn and just wouldn't try. I even set one up for him but no, he would rather fill other peoples comments with his stories. Funny fellow.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-76128940623327701332016-03-13T22:27:51.007-07:002016-03-13T22:27:51.007-07:00Bob and Tybee are beautiful dogs. I've never b...Bob and Tybee are beautiful dogs. I've never been to South Carolina. Thank you for sharing it with me. You really did make a huge move!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-5280093617610059162016-03-13T16:43:13.131-07:002016-03-13T16:43:13.131-07:00I love that we live in a country that has so much ...I love that we live in a country that has so much variety: weather, terrain, culture. and beautiful nature. The dogs look happy and well cared for...Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-14622327851090011642016-03-13T16:19:51.911-07:002016-03-13T16:19:51.911-07:00Meant to add Hello, Writer. Nice to meet you. Meant to add Hello, Writer. Nice to meet you. Lois@Living In Denimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368939902298894344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-58647031534534633962016-03-13T16:19:19.763-07:002016-03-13T16:19:19.763-07:00I too know what you mean about rhythms. My move wa...I too know what you mean about rhythms. My move wasn't as drastic as yours but just being in a new community brings with it changes and not all as welcome. I too would have had to leave while the burning was going on as fires like that affect my breathing. I hope this is the last time for a while you will have to deal with them. <br /><br />I also know all about fire ants. Once my son, then aged 4 sat on a nest of them. I stripped him while running for the pool which I tossed my son in as the only way to stop the biting of that many. He was terrified of them for years after that.Lois@Living In Denimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368939902298894344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-85015057734961725232016-03-13T05:19:42.892-07:002016-03-13T05:19:42.892-07:00A nice post to read and learn something about life...A nice post to read and learn something about life in South Carolina. The dogs look very sweet, glad I have a cat I don't need to wash!biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-69696644332629367842016-03-13T04:47:04.502-07:002016-03-13T04:47:04.502-07:00A dog that took baths with strangers! Colin, you ...A dog that took baths with strangers! Colin, you really need to have a blog. Or write a memoir. Your stories are hilarious! Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-28375285446741510662016-03-12T22:59:09.576-08:002016-03-12T22:59:09.576-08:00So those that come to burn the undergrowth have a ...So those that come to burn the undergrowth have a 'name'. If that was done here we wouldn't have so many busy fires. Would still have them though.<br />A new place of abode always brings new things especially in a different climate.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-6768647645476072462016-03-12T22:12:03.208-08:002016-03-12T22:12:03.208-08:00Hello to the writer and supreme dog washer! I li...Hello to the writer and supreme dog washer! I like your Bob, she looks sweet, and we understand about the ball attraction! But what else do you really have to do all day but throw the ball!! She has a beautiful markings! The aged Tybee probably just has hearing problems! Looks like a great pack! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-78355337947814888072016-03-12T17:46:21.391-08:002016-03-12T17:46:21.391-08:00I'm happy we don't have your fire ants. Yo...I'm happy we don't have your fire ants. Your Bob is a beautiful girl and I love your description of Tybee, I can just picture him. Amazing how they don't burn down all the trees!Anne@ArtyGreen in Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/09611134831811637266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-37770450897577051812016-03-12T16:17:41.636-08:002016-03-12T16:17:41.636-08:00The differences between different parts of the wor...The differences between different parts of the world never cease to amaze me. I don't know why - it's illogical. Even so - fire ants: thankfully, we do not have them; I can only imagine what they must be like. I reckon the worst we get is wasps - maybe hornets; the larger ants tend to stick to woodlands and I doubt they are of a species that would trouble you anyway. The benefits of blogging - it's a huge learning experience. Nice to be introduced to the family - we don't have pets ourselves, but I love border collies - such intelligent creatures.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-52392157493208943142016-03-12T15:41:40.527-08:002016-03-12T15:41:40.527-08:00Loved your description of the dogs and the atink e...Loved your description of the dogs and the atink eye is priceless! Greetings to the Writer, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-77087030999921618292016-03-12T13:33:50.613-08:002016-03-12T13:33:50.613-08:00Ha ha - yes for the size of the Fire Ants they sur...Ha ha - yes for the size of the Fire Ants they sure pack a mighty "punch".<br /><br />Controlled burn offs - always scary but professionals (as these no doubt are)<br />know what they are doing. Amateurs are another scary matter.<br />Sensible to "high tail" the hell out of the vicinity, the smoke is sometimes<br />very over powering.<br /><br />Dog washes: Ah the joys - My "Monty" in PNG, a dog of a thousand breeds - he was<br />what was called a "kanaka" dog, but looked like a very miniature Alaskan husky,<br />God only knows where in tropical PNG, anyone had a husky???<br />He was scared stiff of water - to him water was only for drinking. <br />Monty seemed to know when a weekend was. He was prepared to be tied up when I went off<br />to school, but come weekends - tying up meant washing and he would take off.<br />Stealth was needed for the monthly wash and an expert I became.<br />After my days in PNG, at the hotel in West Wyalong we got a Labrador, also to be named<br />Monty. I am quite sure Monty #2 would have even loved going into the washing machine.<br />He loved water! <br />The men's wash room was on the upstairs verandah and I am sure Monty #2 had many showers with<br />the young permanent male guests - Bank Tellers, Shearers, School teachers and the overnight<br />pilots who stayed. He would be wet at the strangest of times and not from any rain!<br /><br />From the look of "Bob's evil eye", he would have been good mates with my Monty #1.<br />Cheers<br />Colin (7.30 am Sunday 13th)<br /> Huggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-37782291528692234092016-03-12T11:53:36.013-08:002016-03-12T11:53:36.013-08:00Cynthia you live among the great nature but Iit w...Cynthia you live among the great nature but Iit would be very difficult to survive as an allergic person..Gosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-68533852841524729972016-03-12T11:39:42.197-08:002016-03-12T11:39:42.197-08:00Both lovely looking dogs, I bet they give you hour...Both lovely looking dogs, I bet they give you hours of fun.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-77391981919995531042016-03-12T09:43:18.566-08:002016-03-12T09:43:18.566-08:00Controlled burns always scare me! I'm afraid t...Controlled burns always scare me! I'm afraid they'll go out of control (which they sometimes do here in CO). Our lodgepoles put off pollen in late June - it covers everything with a fine yellow dust. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791768581127769171.post-48120474198562780642016-03-12T08:46:06.455-08:002016-03-12T08:46:06.455-08:00I know what you mean about the change in rhythms, ...I know what you mean about the change in rhythms, we moved here from Southern California, desert to swamp. We have our house sprayed for bugs every 3 months and our bug man sprays outside for ants, hate ants.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com