tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post8058303589304821332..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: A Big Red Truck Came to our HomeBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13545890393097560472010-09-17T22:45:54.012-05:002010-09-17T22:45:54.012-05:00what a wonderful post. you are so funny and i love...what a wonderful post. you are so funny and i love the way you presented the chimney lesson. well, it's about time to check on my chimney too. it is getting chilly already.ruthinianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798837273851462794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5180323917153412612010-09-17T12:23:11.830-05:002010-09-17T12:23:11.830-05:00How interesting to see your home from Google Earth...How interesting to see your home from Google Earth!<br />That's a great way to clean the flue.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9863849296883162012010-09-16T20:51:50.189-05:002010-09-16T20:51:50.189-05:00How often does this red truck come to your place?How often does this red truck come to your place?Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-89729074763957911172010-09-16T16:29:38.140-05:002010-09-16T16:29:38.140-05:00Interesting post, Betsy. Love your overhead photo ...Interesting post, Betsy. Love your overhead photo of your neighborhood too! And I noticed on your sidebar that you are in the 80's!! Lucky girl...we are full swing into autumn here with highs only in the 40's and 50's now...the colors are starting to POP full of oranges, yellows and reds but the air is crisp. Had to take down my hummingbird feeder because of frost so winter is on its way up north here, for sure!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67947721728694239122010-09-15T22:55:34.123-05:002010-09-15T22:55:34.123-05:00I had to laugh! I just saw B. Mwandering's com...I had to laugh! I just saw B. Mwandering's comment as I was sitting here singing Chim, chimeny, chim, chimeny, .....<br />I so miss real wood but clicking a button on our gas fireplace takes only a second. :)<br />I love your surroundings Betsy!<br />I don't think I've ever read that you and George play golf - do you?Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-10668816001311500662010-09-15T22:28:57.771-05:002010-09-15T22:28:57.771-05:00Thanks for the reminder Betsy, I need to call and ...Thanks for the reminder Betsy, I need to call and make an appointment to get our chimney cleaned. <br /><br />You live in a lovely wooded area. I like the part about replacing trees that have been cut down. No wonder you have so much wildlife.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6122254068656323062010-09-15T21:37:45.372-05:002010-09-15T21:37:45.372-05:00Look at the education you have given us today abou...Look at the education you have given us today about cleaning chimneys. We had a wood stove in the past - - - over 30 years ago and found out what happens when there is too much creosote buildup. The stove had the double metal chimney. We heard it start roaring. Outside it was glowing red hot. We did what seemed logical at the time - - - - - got water and threw in inside the stove on the burning logs so the chimney had no more fuel. Fortunately it burned out quickly. Our guardian angels were at work that night!!! Praise God it happened while we were awake.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44328622848431386862010-09-15T19:39:46.536-05:002010-09-15T19:39:46.536-05:00Well cleaning the flu isn't something we have ...Well cleaning the flu isn't something we have to worry about here in Vegas....:)<br />I love your area, and knew it had to be pretty wonderful with all the wildlif you have visiting you on a daily basis!!<br />Have a fabulous day!!Debbie Taillieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066245842397783874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53213107230509865972010-09-15T18:25:54.982-05:002010-09-15T18:25:54.982-05:00Oh that fireplace will feel nice and cozy when tho...Oh that fireplace will feel nice and cozy when those cold winter evenings start happening! I could use one here. It's chilly! :(<br /><br />Hope you had a terrific day Betsy!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-27630498213575665662010-09-15T17:38:10.289-05:002010-09-15T17:38:10.289-05:00Oh wow. That looks like quite the process. Also,...Oh wow. That looks like quite the process. Also, the area where you live looks GORGEOUS! I would so love to make it out to Tennessee some day.Kelly Loy Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631392902817058541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60588844645774276662010-09-15T17:34:28.163-05:002010-09-15T17:34:28.163-05:00I think I could live there.
I bet it smells so fr...I think I could live there.<br /> I bet it smells so fresh!Pedalinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994292348608214093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-36564353270582579922010-09-15T16:48:51.537-05:002010-09-15T16:48:51.537-05:00Hey, that was easy!! Popped right up!!
I'm luc...Hey, that was easy!! Popped right up!!<br />I'm lucky you are so computer literate Betsy!! What did you do?<br /><br />I was going to comment that my hubby sweeps our chimney now but wayyyy back when, it was such a messy affair I used to dread getting it done.<br /><br />You are lucky you found good people to do it!!ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77546993756250858272010-09-15T16:09:42.938-05:002010-09-15T16:09:42.938-05:00Oh my....just look at that fat vaccuum bag! LOL! ...Oh my....just look at that fat vaccuum bag! LOL! Now you are all ready for the winter! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70667938883179123602010-09-15T15:31:44.350-05:002010-09-15T15:31:44.350-05:00When you and George are together, you are not even...When you and George are together, you are not even aware of others around. Too, you get a lot of privacy on your little outings. You live in a beautiful area to me.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1339157203542796992010-09-15T15:14:14.357-05:002010-09-15T15:14:14.357-05:00what an amazing place that you live. glad you didn...what an amazing place that you live. glad you didn't have the flu! and glad that you got your flue cleaned out. i think i am the only person in our state of utah that does not have a fire place and i want one!!!! maybe someday.Life is good!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18014974313679428356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71679147610611144902010-09-15T15:07:56.676-05:002010-09-15T15:07:56.676-05:00We have these guys about once every two years as w...We have these guys about once every two years as well. Ours come with a suit and top hat!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40036032766956278432010-09-15T14:49:37.033-05:002010-09-15T14:49:37.033-05:00In my younger years, when we had fires and not cen...In my younger years, when we had fires and not central heating, we had chimney sweepers, a soot covered man with a chimney brush that extended right up the chimney, he used to shove it up and down the chimney then collect the soot in a bag.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25361244673549000922010-09-15T14:09:22.582-05:002010-09-15T14:09:22.582-05:00Wow - this is cool.... I have never seen this done...Wow - this is cool.... I have never seen this done!Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88174639301742273792010-09-15T13:40:00.479-05:002010-09-15T13:40:00.479-05:00Very interesting post!Very interesting post!DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909338297587914724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-58088613848472572412010-09-15T13:31:53.921-05:002010-09-15T13:31:53.921-05:00What a beautiful parklike setting!
Do you golf?
Th...What a beautiful parklike setting!<br />Do you golf?<br />That red truck is an odd looking thing.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-43141795625921216082010-09-15T13:26:05.725-05:002010-09-15T13:26:05.725-05:00Hello Betsy:
I saw your name on someone's Wat...Hello Betsy:<br /><br />I saw your name on someone's Watery Wednesday post, and thought I would stop by to wish you an early welcome to Vancouver. You will love it when you come next summer..this is a pectacular city with so much to see. And yes, you will also adore Victoria. Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel is a must..a little pricey but worth every penny! A stop at the Rogers Chocolate Shop is another of my reccomendations...:)<br /><br />If you watched any of the 2010 Olympics we hosted in February, you will enjoy seeing the Olympic Torch down near the pier where you'll be docked, though it will not be lit.<br /><br />I enjoyed your chimney-cleaning story. I've never seen anything like that!<br /><br />LynetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-85969600500162775932010-09-15T13:15:23.531-05:002010-09-15T13:15:23.531-05:00That reminds me - we need to do that too. Thanks ...That reminds me - we need to do that too. Thanks for pointing your house out. Looks like a lovely spot in the world. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81846296666695112002010-09-15T12:56:27.161-05:002010-09-15T12:56:27.161-05:00I love hearing about the rule to replace trees tha...I love hearing about the rule to replace trees that are cut down...that is the kind of job I had back in AZ for the County, to regulate builders as to what type and how many needed to be replaced by loss due to buildings. Our rules were stricter because loss of habitat in the deserts around Tucson is rampant because of the urban sprawl, so that, for example, removing one native tree had to be compensated for by planting 3 same-type trees! We were trying to restore what had been lost thru many years of unregulated growth. Some people supported the work the County was doing, while others couldn't understand why it was a "crime" to cut down desert habitat. A scar on the earth in the desert lasts a very, very long time. *sigh*<br /><br />Gee, I love Google aerial photo-maps! You live in a lush landscape, and I know you are very much in favor of protecting it.<br /><br />Thank you, Betsy and George!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584744403425323128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53857643716819026152010-09-15T12:38:47.230-05:002010-09-15T12:38:47.230-05:00You're just having that chimney cleaned so San...You're just having that chimney cleaned so Santa doesn't get too dirty when he comes down to see you. :)Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153009268038849033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57641737402507688202010-09-15T12:28:30.319-05:002010-09-15T12:28:30.319-05:00I love their logo...some people are so quick witte...I love their logo...some people are so quick witted. Think of me when you are sitting by your fire...Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.com