tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post5106144537798830246..comments2023-05-03T06:04:05.095-04:00Comments on Barbee's Blog: Illusion of LeisureBarbee'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-66048507460924909972008-08-29T11:55:00.000-04:002008-08-29T11:55:00.000-04:00roses and lilacs (Illinois, U.S.A.): Thank you. ...<B>roses and lilacs</B> (Illinois, U.S.A.): Thank you. You got the meaning of my message exactly!Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-15883131352812739732008-08-23T11:57:00.000-04:002008-08-23T11:57:00.000-04:00Andrea (Ontario, Canada): You love it? Thanks! ...<B>Andrea</B> (Ontario, Canada): You love it? Thanks! Bring the little one over and help me! I need all the help I can get. :) <BR/><BR/><B>Mr. McGregor's Daughter</B> (Illinois, U.S.A.): Motel chairs? I'm not familiar with that term. Must be those white plastic ones. I bought them at a yard sale for $1.00 each, and they stack when we bring them into the garage to store for the winter. They are light enough for me to move around. That large metal light yellow one, is too heavy for me. We did have two of those, but a tree (The Most Important Tree) fell on it and flattened it like a pancake; it was the funniest looking thing!Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-82949975620209776902008-08-22T15:36:00.000-04:002008-08-22T15:36:00.000-04:00Leisure is mostly an illusion in a garden (at leas...Leisure is mostly an illusion in a garden (at least for the gardener). Your restful spaces are so evocative, I can just imagine sitting there watching the bees & butterflies. I love your Motel chairs, they are so fun.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-80828765229362226372008-08-22T12:02:00.000-04:002008-08-22T12:02:00.000-04:00wow. that is ALOT of space to be gardening. I love...wow. that is ALOT of space to be gardening. I love it.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224144224646856274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-10891360814920651232008-08-22T11:04:00.000-04:002008-08-22T11:04:00.000-04:00garden girl (Illinois, U.S.A.): Thank you deeply....<B>garden girl</B> (Illinois, U.S.A.): Thank you deeply. I hope your grandfather's chair is being enjoyed by someone who appreciates it.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-30735334209436564302008-08-21T22:19:00.000-04:002008-08-21T22:19:00.000-04:00Barbee', what a lovely post, and a sweet way to re...Barbee', what a lovely post, and a sweet way to remember your grandfather.<BR/><BR/>The best art stirs something deep inside, and I'd say your sculpture fits the fine art bill. It made me think of my own grandfather and his signature chair, and wistful about what may have become of it.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-23196210790787017052008-08-21T16:12:00.000-04:002008-08-21T16:12:00.000-04:00GardenJoy4Me (Ontario, Canada): Thank you for the...<B>GardenJoy4Me</B> (Ontario, Canada): Thank you for the comment. We gardeners strive for that perfect look, the look that it was easy to achieve what is before our eyes, the look that we can loll about with tea or wine and watch our little paradises. But, we all know that the true story is: <I>its jolly HARD WORK</I> and lots of it. But, keeping up the illusion is fun and all gardeners know the secret.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-1192840156212532922008-08-21T13:39:00.000-04:002008-08-21T13:39:00.000-04:00Hi Barbee, I enjoyed your subject. I have chairs ...Hi Barbee, I enjoyed your subject. <BR/><BR/>I have chairs and benches in the garden, but I never use them. Your title 'the illusion of leisure' perfectly describes my garden furniture. I cannot just sit and contemplate. While contemplating I see a flower that needs deadheading or a weed that needs pulling. I never just sit. I know it's sad but I just can't let the little things go.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-31319500620062747692008-08-21T12:12:00.000-04:002008-08-21T12:12:00.000-04:00Barbee .. I love all of your settings in these pho...Barbee .. I love all of your settings in these photographs .. the illusion of leisure must be the most agreed upon setting to all of us gardeners .. I found myself smiling and nodding at them all .. great series of photos !<BR/>JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-37954615626957791002008-08-20T21:16:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:16:00.000-04:00Cynthia (Oregon, U.S.A.): Thank you, I am glad you...<B>Cynthia</B> (Oregon, U.S.A.): Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the post. I had been thinking about doing it for a long time. Finally got it done.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-76512110107819791632008-08-20T20:21:00.000-04:002008-08-20T20:21:00.000-04:00These pictures make your garden seem so huge. You ...These pictures make your garden seem so huge. You must need all those places to rest. :-)<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your post today. The title is very appropiate for a lot of us gardeners. How many of us actually get the time to leisure in the garden?<BR/><BR/>And what a nice way to remember your grandfather in your own garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-91547514317044772672008-08-20T15:42:00.000-04:002008-08-20T15:42:00.000-04:00I haven't read the ones you mentioned. I always lo...I haven't read the ones you mentioned. I always loved her writing about her Cockers. I had one too and loved to compare their antics. I'll have to see if I can get a copy at the library.Balishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-76082741374292114152008-08-20T14:43:00.000-04:002008-08-20T14:43:00.000-04:00philip bewley (California, U.S.A.): Thank you so ...<B>philip bewley</B> (California, U.S.A.): Thank you so much! I should have written that he slept on it in a lowered position so that it was flat. I will go back and edit that. <BR/><BR/>You have the chair's twin?! This one came from the same place as the chaise lounge. The chair was my grandmother's. It is light so she could lift it and move it around where she wanted it. Nowadays, as I am the same age she was then, I enjoy it for the same reason. <BR/><BR/>You do have very polite guests! I'm surprised not one person asked for some sweetener. I like it unsweetened, too, well actually I like it both ways.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-24581888129732792942008-08-20T13:17:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:17:00.000-04:00What a beautiful post.I just loved it. I could jus...What a beautiful post.I just loved it. I could just picture your grandfather under the tree with the gentle breeze.<BR/>I loved the tour of your garden! There are so many wonderful areas to enjoy and sit. Even if no one is sitting there, there is the potential of doing so!<BR/>Barbee, I have the exact wicker chair that you have on your porch. It has a twin!<BR/>:)<BR/>Funny that you mentioned iced tea in the comments. I like my tea unsweeted but most people do not. I recently served it without sugar without thinking.Most people took one sip and that was it! When I was clearing away all the full glasses I realized what had happened. I wish they said something. It is actually very funny!<BR/>Anise hyssop! That sounds great!<BR/>:)<BR/>Best Regards,<BR/>PhilipPhilip Bewleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593795071070337798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-38877281821465815442008-08-20T12:55:00.000-04:002008-08-20T12:55:00.000-04:00spookydragonfly (Ohio, U.S.A.): Thank you, I hope...<B>spookydragonfly</B> (Ohio, U.S.A.): Thank you, I hope so. But, to tell you the truth, I suspect most memories will be held by the young people who worked here to help me make it possible. <BR/><BR/><B>Balisha</B> (Illinois, U.S.A.): Oh, thank you for the memories of Gladys and Jill! Yes, they did. I will tell you a secret: When I write, I always feel as if I am writing to Gladys. Did you read her two books about Amber? I think they are out of print now, but available on the Internet. <BR/><BR/><B>Bob</B> (Australia): Hi there, bless your heart, it is so good to hear from you. You spoil me and it isn't even valentine's day! Thank you. <BR/><BR/><B>TC</B> (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.): Thank you for understanding. I remember those old sliding chairs. In my birth family they were called 'gliders'. Kids love them. Well, the rest of us do, too.<BR/><BR/><B>Karen</B> (Washington, U.S.A.): Hi, thank you for coming by. This space is a blessing some days, and a curse other days, depending on the temperature outside and how I am feeling. Our August break in the heat is over and temperatures are climbing again. Did you go wild in the organic-pick your own-garden? I would have to be very firm with myself. I'm that way when I go to our Farmers' Market. <BR/><BR/><B>Kathleen</B> (Colorado, U.S.A.): I know! That is why I never use them. There is always more to do out there than I can get done. Of course, I bounce from one to the other, then the day is gone. Visiting neighborhood cats like some of the chairs.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-8335511402249097262008-08-20T12:00:00.000-04:002008-08-20T12:00:00.000-04:00Very thought provoking. I have various sitting ar...Very thought provoking. I have various sitting areas in my garden also which hardly ever get used. We need to change that, don't we? I always plan to sit back and enjoy the "fruits of my labor" but somehow there's always something else to do. I love the story and sentimental value of your aluminium lawn chair. I would keep it for the same reasons...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-6671389801861563822008-08-20T00:12:00.000-04:002008-08-20T00:12:00.000-04:00Wow, how nice to have so much space! I envy you. T...Wow, how nice to have so much space! I envy you. Then again, I'm probably too lazy to keep it all up. Like the empty lawn chair, "illusion of leisure." <BR/><BR/>Whidbey was amazing. I'm going to try to put up a post tomorrow about the organic u-pick garden where we stayed for the weekend.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my site!<BR/><BR/>- Karen<BR/>http://greenwalks.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-69282689888016754572008-08-19T23:11:00.000-04:002008-08-19T23:11:00.000-04:00Indeed, it is an "illusion of leisure" that is off...Indeed, it is an "illusion of leisure" that is offered by empty lawn chairs. I spoke with Mother recently and recollected a bit about an old metal sliding chair that used to sit on the back porch. I asked her if she knew its whereabouts, she didn't. It made me sad to think that it might not be in a yard or on some porch somewhere. Funny how things like that become a part of you.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-45924906146261353662008-08-19T20:59:00.000-04:002008-08-19T20:59:00.000-04:00If I had a garden like yours, Barbee, I'd be sitti...If I had a garden like yours, Barbee, I'd be sitting more than working - and I wouldn't have the garden very long. It'd be a jungle!<BR/>Lovely memories for you - lovely 'art' and even lovelier setting.<BR/>Maybe, it's because YOU are lovely?<BR/>Your friend from 'Downunder'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-9508601033136699162008-08-19T19:41:00.000-04:002008-08-19T19:41:00.000-04:00What a lovely post. I was thinking of Gladys Tabor...What a lovely post. I was thinking of Gladys Tabor and Jill taking their picnic down to the pond at Stillmeadow.They really knew how to relax and enjoy their leisure.Balishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-85585933961395788002008-08-19T19:19:00.000-04:002008-08-19T19:19:00.000-04:00What a touching post, Barbee...I'll bet many frien...What a touching post, Barbee...I'll bet many friends and family have warm memories of you and your gardens...possibly in one of your many sitting areas.spookydragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972127156968863571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-44125813295448872262008-08-19T15:23:00.000-04:002008-08-19T15:23:00.000-04:00Shibaguyz (Washington, U.S.A.): And you would be ...<B>Shibaguyz</B> (Washington, U.S.A.): And you would be most welcome. Which do you prefer with your tea: lemon, spearmint, or anise hyssop? Thank you :)<BR/><BR/><B>annie in austin</B> (Texas, U.S.A.): What a lovely way to express it, thank you! I understand about the heat. I am feeling it, too. <BR/><BR/><B>rhonda</B> (Tennessee, U.S.A.): Thank you. It is a bit too warm out there right now, but in a few weeks we will have lovely September. <BR/><BR/><B>kd</B> I had not thought of it that way. Thank you for that pleasant thought. Mark Jenkins... yes, I will go there right now. Thank you!<BR/><BR/><B>ewa</B> (Poland): There are days I would like to give you this one! :)Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-21540052150170148942008-08-19T14:04:00.000-04:002008-08-19T14:04:00.000-04:00This is great to have so many sitting places in th...This is great to have so many sitting places in the garden. This walk made me understand that I would like to have bigger garden than I have currently :)<BR/>/EwaEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-4464919929166413792008-08-19T13:47:00.000-04:002008-08-19T13:47:00.000-04:00Sometimes seeing a space that invites taking a few...Sometimes seeing a space that invites taking a few moments of leisure is often relaxing in and of itself.<BR/><BR/>Your post made me recall the website of an installation artist, Mark Jenkins (http://www.xmarkjenkinsx.com/nature.html)<BR/>You might enjoy taking a peek at it.<BR/><BR/>/kryskdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487838612237246190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683241997705053264.post-26825706537951154152008-08-19T13:00:00.000-04:002008-08-19T13:00:00.000-04:00Perennial Garden Lover (Virginia, U.S.A.): Thank ...<B>Perennial Garden Lover</B> (Virginia, U.S.A.): Thank you. A bit eccentric I fear, but that's me.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.com