tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post1382237550672783087..comments2024-03-28T04:25:44.179-05:00Comments on Lone Wolf Concerto: THE COLOR OF WEEDSJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-50104450105762490142023-02-25T23:48:23.092-06:002023-02-25T23:48:23.092-06:00wow!..was about to buy a "Huck Finn" pai...wow!..was about to buy a "Huck Finn" painting by an artist named DESANTIS...and I couldn't find much on him..so looked up 'Huck Finn with pipe"..and your 1885 painting came up...<br />the painting i was about to buy is indeed THAT painting..but surely a 'copy'..did you lend it to an aspiring artist to "study paint" a copy..??...it is on canvas..i believe yours is on 'board'..??? <br />gosh..what a mystery...i prefer YOUR painting..it seems a bit more real..but the work in the copy is surely good..!! please let me know if you have any information your busy schedule will allow you send.<br />Ed "HitchHiker" Neal. <br />leanwind@aol.com<br />realhitchhiker.com on facebook..i think that's the addy..i never write me..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-47035497841400954732016-08-19T14:42:27.963-05:002016-08-19T14:42:27.963-05:00If it weren't for weeds, our yard would be not...If it weren't for weeds, our yard would be nothing but dirt. We figure if it's green, that's close enough. Who needs a namby-pamby "lawn" that needs to be fed and fertilized and all that jazz. The little bit of grass we do have is mostly brown, and if it weren't for those weedy spikes, Smarticus might never have to pull out the lawnmower. <br /><br />May all your weeds be wildflowers. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-9191989765038697412016-08-17T21:05:01.828-05:002016-08-17T21:05:01.828-05:00Jon,
As always, your posts are interesting. Weeds...Jon,<br />As always, your posts are interesting. Weeds? I love them! After all, weeds are just plants (flowers) that are unwanted. I accept some weeds in my backyard arboretum. You live in a wonderful part of the country and I'm sure you have a wonderful wildlife array of plants. The insects and birds appreciate all of them. As to the Olympics, you'll notice that I haven't written about them . . . . . yet. I was on to the overhype of the Olympics years ago. I hesitate to write about my disdain of the Olympics but I try not to post too many negative posts. But I just may, my distaste of the Olympics is that strong. As for deer looking in your window, that happened to me once during the day while I was washing the dishes at our home in the woods in Pennsylvania. Scared the daylights out of me. I guess the deer was equally spooked. You and your posts are always interesting Jon. I look forward to reading your blog always.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-35876286841540560582016-08-17T16:11:11.506-05:002016-08-17T16:11:11.506-05:00The whacking was the best part....The whacking was the best part....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-64556199381490423442016-08-17T16:10:23.079-05:002016-08-17T16:10:23.079-05:00I'd rather have annoying weeds than annoying n...I'd rather have annoying weeds than annoying neighbors.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-25791801751984352122016-08-17T08:04:29.864-05:002016-08-17T08:04:29.864-05:00With the conditions of the wet, and humid weather ...With the conditions of the wet, and humid weather it's no wonder that they are taking over. They love those conditions. I don't mind weeds as long as they have color on them, little flowers. Down by the woods edge, we have those purple one I sure. But did we need to hear about the whacking?Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-2126486503866065622016-08-17T07:47:53.170-05:002016-08-17T07:47:53.170-05:00Reading about the weeds, reminds me of why I love ...Reading about the weeds, reminds me of why I love condo living. Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787024407420088973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-44448908110059519712016-08-16T15:21:45.076-05:002016-08-16T15:21:45.076-05:00I used to have LOTS of grass burrs in Texas - perh...I used to have LOTS of grass burrs in Texas - perhaps because the climate is so dry. I haven't seen any here in TN.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-4515578879284837202016-08-16T15:08:24.690-05:002016-08-16T15:08:24.690-05:00I hope you don't have grass burrs with your we...I hope you don't have grass burrs with your weeds like I do. I just have it all mowed down and pretend its a lawn.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-73197235546425434172016-08-16T12:41:59.860-05:002016-08-16T12:41:59.860-05:00I think many of the really old grandfather clocks ...I think many of the really old grandfather clocks were walnut. I chose the ebony clock because it matches my two ebony pianos - and I love it.<br /><br />Weeds multiply faster than illegal aliens (hey, is it legal to say that??). I've given up on eradicating them (the weeds, of course...). As for bugs, this year I have an abundance of butterflies and dragonflies. The real pests have been the wasps and fruit flies.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-69235246770370757642016-08-16T10:20:06.462-05:002016-08-16T10:20:06.462-05:00Your grandfather clock looks wonderful! My father...Your grandfather clock looks wonderful! My father's (now son's), is your run-of-the-mill glossy walnut.<br /><br />In all seriousness, when did weeds get such a bad rap? I honestly prefer some of their exuberant, untamed looks to others' manicured gardens. (The bugs not so much. I like to pretend they're miniature ISIS disciples, perishing in Raid-induced agony.) Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-49176106341317737742016-08-16T09:41:46.957-05:002016-08-16T09:41:46.957-05:00I suppose I was being flippant when I said Snow Wh...I suppose I was being flippant when I said Snow White.....I'm glad you mentioned Grey Gardens because I hadn't thought about that in a long time.<br /><br />I initially considered getting goats, but then decided they would be more trouble than they're worth. I need a tractor - and a miracle.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-56863054739527882042016-08-16T06:25:30.577-05:002016-08-16T06:25:30.577-05:00Until you mentioned Snow White, I was thinking Gre...Until you mentioned Snow White, I was thinking Grey Gardens. It's odd how different people view the same thing.<br />Have you ever thought about using goats for weed control?Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497874766764411664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-55372344106816466322016-08-16T06:01:24.542-05:002016-08-16T06:01:24.542-05:00fat frog red and apple black currant come from a w...fat frog red and apple black currant come from a winery in upper NY state. I fixed the spelling on "currant" here. both are delicious chilled.<br /><br />we have had the marilyn bottle forever; we bought it in VA and we've been outta there since 1999.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-89450727455920137202016-08-16T00:58:49.462-05:002016-08-16T00:58:49.462-05:00I always welcome visits from the deer - but I trul...I always welcome visits from the deer - but I truly DREAD the thought of the upcoming hunting season. I bought that clock for my mother about twelve years ago. It doesn't seem that long....Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-18827429677101511682016-08-16T00:22:13.543-05:002016-08-16T00:22:13.543-05:00I'm tempted to get goats, but with my luck the...I'm tempted to get goats, but with my luck they'd be picky eaters. <br />I could manage the weeds if it wasn't for the CONSTANT rain. Getting two dry days in a row is rare. It's a no win situation.<br /><br />You're advice is best. I'll do all the inside work and forget about the weeds.<br />I'll also get out my telescope and look for your moon essay.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-86135947988464040852016-08-16T00:20:45.250-05:002016-08-16T00:20:45.250-05:00GREEN LUSH overgrown. Nature thrives on inviting w...GREEN LUSH overgrown. Nature thrives on inviting weeds into our lives... Keeping them completely at bay is impossible. However your line "the weeds offer sporadic splashes of color - which somehow softens the sadistic harshness of their presence." speaks to all of our experiences with them. FATHER time is best viewed by a Grandfather Clock, IMHO. LOVE yours. And a curious PEEPING deer must have been quite an unexpected sight. Friends can be found up close and personal in the most unusual places.TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-66383853223042014802016-08-16T00:18:07.713-05:002016-08-16T00:18:07.713-05:00Fat Frog wine? Is that a Walmart brand??
Apple bla...Fat Frog wine? Is that a Walmart brand??<br />Apple black current sounds really good.<br />But it's August - the month when Marilyn died. We'll have to drink some of the merlot to her memory...Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-35339953964847205062016-08-15T23:34:19.435-05:002016-08-15T23:34:19.435-05:00let's see...I've got apple black current w...let's see...I've got apple black current wine, fat frog red wine, marilyn (monroe) merlot...pick yer poison!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-29719067452523745982016-08-15T23:32:33.656-05:002016-08-15T23:32:33.656-05:00Jon, spraying, cutting and whacking is all that ca...Jon, spraying, cutting and whacking is all that can be expected of anyone. So long as it's green, it won't burn and that's a good thing. I used to have a neighbor who kept goats and tied them to my fenceline to clear it --which was a blessing-- but he moved on to greener pastures, hopefully yours. Your moon photo is terrific! I posted a scholarly essay about the moon early this evening, but it probably won't show in your reader 'til tomorrow by Googletime. Only counsel I can offer is work on the bathroom and forget the weeds, it's what I do because we have our sanity to consider. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-51975520890026343582016-08-15T23:07:23.228-05:002016-08-15T23:07:23.228-05:00I always thought that if Tinkerbell landed on your...I always thought that if Tinkerbell landed on your finger you'd turn gay - but I might have been misinformed.<br /><br />A deer in the window might be a sign of good fortune, but I wouldn't know. The last time I had good luck was sometime during the Taft administration. That was supposed to be funny.<br /><br />I already have a fence around my property on three sides. And I'm surrounded by trees on all sides. The deer usually come in via the front - although I've see a few leap over the fences.<br /><br />I'll keep the clock. You obviously didn't read the fine print in our contract.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-83705822560914162372016-08-15T22:51:00.417-05:002016-08-15T22:51:00.417-05:00If my cat Scratch didn't see the deer in the w...If my cat Scratch didn't see the deer in the window, I don't think I would have noticed it. She wasn't afraid of it - just surprised. My two youngest cats, Scruffy and Bosco, are the enthusiastic mousers. <br />Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-91857238146235032912016-08-15T22:49:36.868-05:002016-08-15T22:49:36.868-05:00As anne marie said, those pretty yellow flowers AR...As anne marie said, those pretty yellow flowers ARE weeds, and if you have Queen Ann's lace (also a weed) nothing is prettier. If a butterfly lands on your finger, you're going to either lose said finger, or turn into a heterosexual. Lemme see if I can find that book on the subject........<br /><br />A deer looking in your window. Now I find that delightful, plus a guard cat to alert you of the impending danger. Now if a DEER looks in your window...wait...dayum where is that book....<br /><br />All you have to do is haul some wire and posts up the hill in your car. Build a fence around your land, then bring some goats up in your car. Weed problem taken care of, and you're welcome.<br /><br />p.s. Send me the grandfather clock and you won't have to pay for all the advice I have given you.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-24460895732612367032016-08-15T22:43:35.712-05:002016-08-15T22:43:35.712-05:00I was fully clothed when the deer looked in. If I ...I was fully clothed when the deer looked in. If I wasn't, he would still be laughing.<br /><br />It's raining again tonight and the heat and humidity made me feel woosie. I thought I was going to pass out. Fortunately I haven't had any allergies. My very worst allergies were in California. Go figure....<br /><br />I think we need some wine to get us through the rest of the summer.<br />I love drama queens.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660581276521005822.post-74620510302846249482016-08-15T22:42:09.778-05:002016-08-15T22:42:09.778-05:00The goldenrod is a medicinal herb, probably many o...The goldenrod is a medicinal herb, probably many of your weeds are like that. I don't know what the purple one is but it is certainly lovely. Here's wishing you a safe journey to town and back home again.<br />My indoor cat Chaucer would stare with wonder at a deer in the window, I'm not sure what my adopted stray cat would do. She's a prolific mouser but I think deer are a little large for her to deal with. She might think it was a skinny cow, we have a small herd of longhorns nearby. Yeah, I'm in TX.Recycled Cottage & Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209720538924091082noreply@blogger.com