tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post8151676478768872257..comments2023-10-20T08:28:27.175-07:00Comments on Writerquake: Old Postcard Wednesday--Old Tavern, Arrow Rock, Missouri plus Lydia's New Years MessageLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-34733084827602253452010-01-02T01:53:12.690-08:002010-01-02T01:53:12.690-08:00@francessa- It's never too soon to start plann...@francessa- It's never too soon to start planning one. <br />I'm glad that you had a safe drive and a good evening.<br />Happy New Year to You!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-21937283410267555102010-01-01T02:05:29.543-08:002010-01-01T02:05:29.543-08:00Yes, Lydia, we should start planning a tour! We di...Yes, Lydia, we should start planning a tour! We did not walk yesterday, as we had a lot to carry, and took the car but I had mixed feelings and the street was slippery. However, everything went fine and we arrived safely.<br /><br />Happy New Year!francessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444610284524067406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-57101067374540004232009-12-31T23:50:08.202-08:002009-12-31T23:50:08.202-08:00@Carlos- A very happy new year to you and your fam...@Carlos- A very happy new year to you and your family....indeed to everyone in the beautiful city of Barcelona!<br /><br />@francessa- Wouldn't that be something to tour somewhere in this country together? <br /><br />I told Michael earlier what your plans were and we chuckled about the switched places for snow. I wish we had snow tonight; it's gusty winds and lots of rain. <br /><br />Happy Happy New Year!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-32228775547231262732009-12-31T09:40:42.597-08:002009-12-31T09:40:42.597-08:00Lydia, let's meet sometime in this Old Tavern ...Lydia, let's meet sometime in this Old Tavern for a nice meal! ;-)<br />The hangover-song is very funny! But still, I'm so glad your hangover-times are over!<br />We will probably walk to the friends we're spending the evening with, as it's snowing at the moment. Drivers here in Northern Germay are not really equipped for this kind of weather, most of them don't even have winter tires which are, of course, obligatory in Austria (where it is not snowing).<br /><br />Wish you a great New Year's Eve!francessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444610284524067406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-2376480576808926902009-12-31T08:02:10.957-08:002009-12-31T08:02:10.957-08:00Well the video couldn't be more relevant to th...Well the video couldn't be more relevant to the day we are on. I am lucky not to drive. Hope everyone is safe and have a great night. Thanks for your always kind and felt words at the blog. I do wish you and your family have a great new year's eve and a happy new year. My best wishes for 2010.Carlos Lorenzohttp://www.barcelonaphotoblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-21689045181051549042009-12-31T02:39:46.224-08:002009-12-31T02:39:46.224-08:00@Pixies- Sounds like your New Years Eve will be ca...@Pixies- Sounds like your New Years Eve will be calm until the fireworks. I wonder if it's a city firework display or if individuals have their own displays at home...<br /><br />We will have Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve on TV in the half-hour prior to the countdown at Times Square. Michael used to play "Auld Lang Sein" on his trumpet from the front porch but he's been too sleep the last two years!<br /><br />@earthtoholly- I appreciate the good wishes from you and Lucy, and the same goes out to you from Bonbon, Abby, and me! That is actually comforting to know that your dad might have liked this little song. xoxo<br /><br />@Nancy- I'll keep a small silent vigil here while your kids are out on the town.....at least one of them must be going out in Portland. It's a fun place to be at New Years Eve, so may they have a great and safe time.<br /><br />@Looking to the Stars- It's interesting to read comments here from people who have quit drinking. Obviously your body told you when it had had enough hangovers! I'm glad you are happy and well this New Years Eve. <br /><br />@Rhi- I am sorry for your sister. It's never too late, though, and you never know when the light might dawn for her. <br /><br />Yes, we had lovely snow on Tuesday also. I had appointments in Salem and so got to drive in the stuff, something I've always loved to do. It was beautiful and ended the year almost perfectly (wish it had stuck around a bit longer).<br /><br />Have a great New Years Eve.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-9041870179381555642009-12-30T20:32:44.715-08:002009-12-30T20:32:44.715-08:00How I highly respect your honesty and integrity ab...How I highly respect your honesty and integrity about your alcoholism Lydia. I wish my younger sister had learned more quickly as you did. I don't think she will ever be able to drive again and it's been over 20 years since she lost her licsense for the very "final" and last time. <br /><br />I was blessed to not have had this addiction which did seem to be "carried on" genetically with some of my family members. Drinking always "went to my head" so quickly I could not handle it and it never made me feel good and "depressed" so I rarely drank anyway....so also thanks to my health problems I am unable to drink even if I wanted to..it would kill my already compromised immune system. Strange blessing hey?..:o)<br /><br />I wish you a stress free "peaceful and joyful Happy New Year" and may all of us see "good changes" and more happiness and healing within ourselves for the New Year and on!<br /><br />Thank you for your comment in my most recent post. It was nice to have you drop by...it's been a while.<br /><br />Oh, we had lovely snow here yesterday...how about you there?<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />RhiRhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533771985725095499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-72583904919413448402009-12-30T19:12:45.385-08:002009-12-30T19:12:45.385-08:00Great postcard and history, loved it.
Never heard...Great postcard and history, loved it.<br /><br />Never heard of the artist or song :) thanks for sharing.<br /><br />My husband and I gave up drinking about 10 years ago only because our bodies can't handle it anymore. When I think back, we were lucky that we never hurt anyone or ourselves in a car.<br /><br />You have a Great New Year also :)Looking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-51014701314450667372009-12-30T10:39:11.184-08:002009-12-30T10:39:11.184-08:00So glad you are healthy and without the alcohol dr...So glad you are healthy and without the alcohol dragging you down. I think alcohol is, without a doubt, the worst thing that has happened to many families. It is so addicting. We have family members struggling with this nasty drug right now. I couldn't be much of a drinker now, although I did plenty when I was much younger, because of hangovers. But my children will be out raging on New Year's and I will be worrying at home, always relieved when I know they are safe and sound on this holiday. <br /><br />Loved the song!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-85828032900725136602009-12-30T07:10:37.681-08:002009-12-30T07:10:37.681-08:00Beautiful postcard, Lydia. Arrow Rock sounds like ...Beautiful postcard, Lydia. Arrow Rock sounds like an interesting place...I would go just for the catfish!<br /><br />I've never heard of Jean Shepard, but it sounds like the kind of country-western that my dad would've liked. And good for Ms. Shepard...looks like she's still singing strong.<br /><br />I probably won't be drinking, definitely not driving, on New Year's, but very wise advice you've given. I hope all party folks heed your words. And you have a great New Year...Lucy and I hope that 2010 is good to you and your most excellent blog! *BIG hugs* :o)earthtohollyhttp://earthtoholly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-16075821427712755232009-12-30T02:03:25.996-08:002009-12-30T02:03:25.996-08:00great postcard and thanks for sharing that story. ...great postcard and thanks for sharing that story. A sleepy night at home playing scrabble for me, most likely: followed by the whole sky exploding at midnight.<br /><br />Don't know though - i used to sit up and watch Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny (Jools was initially famous as a musician/member of the band Squeeze, before co-presenting The Tube (infamous for his use of the F word on live TV), but in recent years has been more known for his Later... series which is the only "live" music show on telly now.<br /><br />I say live with brackets because the Hootenanny (I think it's a scottish word for party or new year) is, of course, pre-recorded in October...<br /><br />...btw...I don't really drink very much, if ever, so will be unlikely to be imbibingDon't Feed The Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380146661526476947noreply@blogger.com