tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post3894973954382045434..comments2023-10-20T08:28:27.175-07:00Comments on Writerquake: Old Postcard Wednesday--Weaverville, California, in the "Trinity Alps"Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-29824731475792973902011-09-07T02:35:42.616-07:002011-09-07T02:35:42.616-07:00Muhammad~ I wish so, also. Perhaps one day. Life i...Muhammad~ I wish so, also. Perhaps one day. Life is full of lovely surprises if we keep our hearts open to them. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-10760334101351623192011-09-07T02:22:53.245-07:002011-09-07T02:22:53.245-07:00ah..thats so nice of you inviting me for a dinner ...ah..thats so nice of you inviting me for a dinner and a movie with your family..i wish only if i could come... thanks for the gesture :)Misterio Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396947981573285341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-17004649365179237552011-09-05T05:38:34.365-07:002011-09-05T05:38:34.365-07:00Brian~ Ah, thanks. I like your smiles and comments...Brian~ Ah, thanks. I like your smiles and comments always. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-14453763525120409192011-09-05T04:43:30.003-07:002011-09-05T04:43:30.003-07:00smiles. very cool post...love the mix of pics, poe...smiles. very cool post...love the mix of pics, poem, memories...true that on the story of our lives...i miss hearing my grandfathers stories...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-87481167343711726212011-09-03T14:27:03.006-07:002011-09-03T14:27:03.006-07:00Alice Audrey~ Thanks, Alice. I am glad that they l...Alice Audrey~ Thanks, Alice. I am glad that they left behind their stories and old photos, as they are also the stories of our own lives, in part.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-88093005523868422862011-09-03T08:00:32.583-07:002011-09-03T08:00:32.583-07:00I love this glimpse into your mother's life. ...I love this glimpse into your mother's life. It's a lot like what my grandparents lived.Alice Audreyhttp://www.aliceaudrey.com/?page_id=4029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-6830343175761653482011-09-01T19:32:24.577-07:002011-09-01T19:32:24.577-07:00Stickup Artist~ Your comment made me smile. I woul...Stickup Artist~ Your comment made me smile. I would love to see the images you would capture on a road trip to and around Weaverville and Trinity Canyon...spectacular, I know. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-34705510483571424762011-09-01T07:23:58.982-07:002011-09-01T07:23:58.982-07:00What a great introduction to Weaverville! I've...What a great introduction to Weaverville! I've never heard of it, and the family history adds so much to the story. These 3 women waiting out the depression, the hikes, the natural setting in the old western town. The girls look like they really gained some altitude in that black and white photo. Well, I just have goosebumps! Would make a great road trip from SoCal. Enjoy your day at the beach!Stickup Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028394186285973772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-56891548138816839932011-09-01T00:45:56.221-07:002011-09-01T00:45:56.221-07:00susan~ Wow, your comment was so meaningful to me. ...susan~ Wow, your comment was so meaningful to me. That our mothers shared <em>Lost Horizon</em> as their favorite movie, and that we met in in person through a blogging connection and have developed our friendship...well, it is all quite mystical to me. I can see the look in your mother's eyes when she described the film to you because I remember the look in my own mother's eyes when recalling the film. And then when it did come on tv and we watched it together it was a marvelous experience. I had never connected the movie and an interest in Buddhism, but what you say makes total sense to me. I have contented myself with my own spirituality that has a strong basis in Buddhism and now I understand why it feels so right. <br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Hattie~ My pleasure, most definitely. This post had a heart of its own and seems to have made many of us wish to see Weaverville (we can have a blogger pilgrimage!). My mother took my sis and me there, and then on up to "the ranch" when we were adolescents. I remember it, but would like to spend time there now as an adult. <br /><br />Muhammad Israr~ Thank you so much for your delightful comment. I love doing my Old Postcard Wednesday posts, as I love the research and learn so much about the places pictured in the cards. <br />I do hope you can find a copy of <em>Lost Horizon</em> (Shangri-La); check out the link I put at the end of the post for more information. I purchased a VHS copy long ago for my mother as a surprise and she loved having it, and of course, now that VHS is in my collection. I must watch it again! I wish we could invite you to our house for dinner and a movie.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-6293305344802328792011-09-01T00:04:32.398-07:002011-09-01T00:04:32.398-07:00I wonder how could u write so beautifully on ur po...I wonder how could u write so beautifully on ur postcards? Make me long for the pre-internet age when we could send and receive these...<br />And I am definitely going to watch Shangri-la..yes I havent watched it though I undrstnd frm ur blog that I should have...I wonder how could u write so beautifully on ur postcards? Make me long for the pre-internet age when we could send and receive these...<br />And I am definitely going to watch Shangri-la..yes I havent watched it though I undrstnd frm ur blog that I should have...Misterio Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396947981573285341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-57151339172346193792011-08-31T19:21:57.505-07:002011-08-31T19:21:57.505-07:00Thank you for this! I loved the photo, and the art...Thank you for this! I loved the photo, and the article makes me want to go see Weaverville for myself. I would like to take that hike, too.Hattiehttp://hattie.typepad.com/hatties_web/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-57546296552141772532011-08-31T18:12:27.704-07:002011-08-31T18:12:27.704-07:00Shangri-La was my mother's favorite movie too ...Shangri-La was my mother's favorite movie too and one I longed to see for myself in those days before late night tv. I've sometimes wondered if my tendencies toward Buddhism weren't planted when I was very small after listening to her tell the story. The photograph of your mother and your aunt is quite amazingly beautiful. I'm sorry I missed seeing the town but your description is wonderful.<br /><br />There have been many changes since we met last year. I hope you have a very Happy Anniversary.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-55577794281955450362011-08-31T14:36:22.289-07:002011-08-31T14:36:22.289-07:00Pixies~ More wondrous memories from you to enhance...Pixies~ More wondrous memories from you to enhance another postcard! I have seen the name Shangri-La on people's houses, now that you mention it. <br />The more you say about Wales the more I want to visit that place. And Surprise View (love that name) sounds beautiful. Thanks for sharing about these places.<br /><br />mythopolis~ You are just great to view these posts about my family and to find them interesting (I share that interest in others' family stories with you.) Know what? I noticed that thing on her hip for the first time last night, and I wondered if it was a pistol too...or a camera case. I simply do not know. She did shoot up there, but I don't know if she actually owned a gun...and by the time she was my mother she was totally anti-firearms. <br />As for JoAnn, her story is unique to be sure. She was lucky my grandmother saved her. The photo you refer to was taken at Lake Tahoe, I am fairly sure.<br /><br />Mimi Foxmorton~ Your name sounds like a movie star's name! <br />Many thanks for your visit and kind comments. I look forward to visiting your blog soon. :)<br /><br />goatman~ Oh, how fascinating! I didn't know that about the early steering wheels! I really hope you post it with some stories....please do! (And, since this is a week of vacation for my husband surrounding our anniversary, I may need to be reminded to come over to see it.)<br /><br />The Gooseberry Garden~ Your delightful greeting brightened my morning (cloudy today). I will try to participate, as the endeavor was so interesting to me. Thank you so much. <br /><br />Freda~ How kind of you to visit the posts linked and to comment about Red River Valley. It is such a beautiful song, and I am glad you share a love for it with me. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-65189689889161813722011-08-31T11:20:02.505-07:002011-08-31T11:20:02.505-07:00Glad to have a little wander with you via various ...Glad to have a little wander with you via various links and ended up happily listening to "Red River Valley" - what memories it evoked of long ago. Good to share your thoughts on your special women.Fredahttp://www.freda.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-83017296907854069922011-08-31T10:21:10.288-07:002011-08-31T10:21:10.288-07:00lovely mountain view.lovely mountain view.Jingle Poetry At Olive Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591535202657302861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-48201172837920089272011-08-31T10:01:44.012-07:002011-08-31T10:01:44.012-07:00I wish we could post pictures on these comments. ....I wish we could post pictures on these comments. . . I have a card of my grandmother and her sister sitting in a pre-1915 REO (Ransom E. Olds) car. It was identified as pre-1915 because until that year the steering wheel was on the right side of the car. (to better see and stay out of the ditches I am told)<br />Perhaps I will post it on my blog with a bit of history.goatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317617928368945316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-64975126935408974082011-08-31T07:26:56.845-07:002011-08-31T07:26:56.845-07:00Your posts are quite beautiful......
And your hea...Your posts are quite beautiful......<br /><br />And your header says it all......!<br /><br />Stay creative!<br />;)<br /><br />~MimiMimi Foxmortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572725659728049534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-48714238308453892802011-08-31T02:39:52.819-07:002011-08-31T02:39:52.819-07:00This has been so fascinating to read. I love to h...This has been so fascinating to read. I love to hear/read about family histories. The shot of your mother and aunt is wonderful....is she wearing a pistol on her hip? I also enjoyed reading about JoAnn, and a wonderful picture of her there sitting on what perhaps is a lake bank.mythopolishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164758700393086005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-51868139266105450592011-08-31T00:54:11.242-07:002011-08-31T00:54:11.242-07:00beautiful image of the mountain
The name Shangri ...beautiful image of the mountain<br /><br />The name Shangri La brings up an odd image of Welsh Holiday Campsites that have seen better days for some reason - the sort of name that someone would give their home with the best of intentions.<br /><br />Real life Shangri La's? You can do worse than visit Portmeirion on the bottom edge of Wales - the Lake District (especially around where Wordsworth lived)<br /><br />My Great Uncle lived in Keswick for a few years back in the 80s, in the shadow of Scarfel Pike (3rd highest mountain in UK) - there's a picture of him at Surprise View that must surely be one of the prettiest places there isDon't Feed The Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380146661526476947noreply@blogger.com