tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post1239767423470316923..comments2023-07-04T08:16:28.684-07:00Comments on Kirk Dale: Snow SchmowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-5715378875981744402013-02-17T10:39:25.137-08:002013-02-17T10:39:25.137-08:00Oh Kirk, I am sorry I missed this, and hope you ar...Oh Kirk, I am sorry I missed this, and hope you are ok! I fell last year in the snow while shoveling the drive, and had a gushing forehead....it was more frightening than anything, as I didn't see it coming.<br /><br />Take care of yourself.....prince snow farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171423443511809026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-60660441999000398162013-02-14T09:10:40.393-08:002013-02-14T09:10:40.393-08:00Hello Ivan,
Yes, I've done that sort of fall t...Hello Ivan,<br />Yes, I've done that sort of fall too. Then you try to jump up as if nothing is wrong and walk quickly on your way as if nothing has happened - until you get home that is...<br />Kaiserswerth is indeed a pretty place and very nice in the summer as well.<br />Bye for now<br />Kirk<br />(No snow in Normandy? I shall make sure to send some your way as we have plenty here.)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-18828804578110221582013-02-14T09:07:29.480-08:002013-02-14T09:07:29.480-08:00Thank you Peter,
I'm glad that you liked it.
...Thank you Peter,<br /><br />I'm glad that you liked it.<br /><br />Saludos cordiales<br /><br />Kirk <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-88260454740242841402013-02-14T09:02:31.832-08:002013-02-14T09:02:31.832-08:00Dear Nadezda,
The cherry cake is only a memory now...Dear Nadezda,<br />The cherry cake is only a memory now... we ate it all!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-16885394764663305032013-02-14T09:01:18.226-08:002013-02-14T09:01:18.226-08:00Gracias ManoliGracias ManoliAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-19826667817795956382013-02-14T09:00:46.471-08:002013-02-14T09:00:46.471-08:00If AGA had taken a photo of me on the ground like ...If AGA had taken a photo of me on the ground like a tortoise on its back, he might not have been here to tell the tale!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-29889449743831809042013-02-14T06:36:59.791-08:002013-02-14T06:36:59.791-08:00Hello Kirk,
I truly hope you are feeling better, a...Hello Kirk,<br />I truly hope you are feeling better, accidents like that shake us up. I did a similar thing on ice (not as badly as you!) last year, my pride was hurt more than anything (always an audience and so inelegant!!) but a massive bruise on my lower back to prove some pain. It's the sound of the thud, that rings though you most!! Your temporary corner of the world looks very pretty, most idyllic in the warmer months I imagine. The Eccles cakes and cherry tart look wonderful and I am sure they helped mend you!<br />All the best,<br />Ivan <br />(we have no snow here or in Paris - sorry!)A Normandy kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793122018733990319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-46940819606500879092013-02-14T05:19:29.287-08:002013-02-14T05:19:29.287-08:00Kirk,
I am delighted that this much better. That ...Kirk,<br /><br />I am delighted that this much better. That story was so beautiful that spot.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Peter<br /><br />me alegra saber que esta mucho mejor. Que historia tan bonita la que ha contado.<br /><br />Un saludo,<br /><br />PeterPedro Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02689553227586751244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-29438581784956648412013-02-14T00:24:41.293-08:002013-02-14T00:24:41.293-08:00Kirk, Kaiserswerth is unknown town for me,thanks f...Kirk, Kaiserswerth is unknown town for me,thanks for telling its history!<br />Surprisingly it was an island and then the river banks became in a park.I liked your cherry cake, I guess it's very delicious.<br />Happy Valentine Day!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-44845324940505287432013-02-13T13:47:50.937-08:002013-02-13T13:47:50.937-08:00Unoa paisajes encantadores!!!!
Saludos.Unoa paisajes encantadores!!!!<br /><br />Saludos.By Nelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12735567328677941386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-83444179662060167782013-02-12T10:41:02.444-08:002013-02-12T10:41:02.444-08:00Oh, hope you quickly heal and feel better. I was s...Oh, hope you quickly heal and feel better. I was so disappointed AGA didn't take a photo of you when you were down. Then I read how hurt you were and I thought better of it (mostly). Thanks for the wonderful photos and history. Be careful!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-18982398855883132552013-02-11T23:32:15.155-08:002013-02-11T23:32:15.155-08:00Thank you Helen,
Being on half term holidays also ...Thank you Helen,<br />Being on half term holidays also helps me to feel better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-3007860371815216172013-02-11T17:02:41.563-08:002013-02-11T17:02:41.563-08:00Hello Kirk
What an interesting and exciting town ...Hello Kirk<br /><br />What an interesting and exciting town Kaiserwerth is. So sorry to hear about your fall. How quickly it all happened. Glad you are feeling better and took advantage of the time to re-couperate and managed some reading.<br />Your baking skills amaze me and I can almost taste the cherry tart.<br /><br />Helen xhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-79149597175532636312013-02-11T09:18:38.263-08:002013-02-11T09:18:38.263-08:00Thank you Mark, I am feeling very much back to nor...Thank you Mark, I am feeling very much back to normal.<br /><br />Actually they are always finding things. When the owner of the electrical shop in the High Street decided to dig a new seller he was asked not to but went ahead anyway and discovered a medieval house which had to be checked by archaeologists and postponed any more work for a year. They also found an upturned medieval boat around the corner when excavating a new driveway... <br /><br />As to the weather I agree that it's all relative: These days I think that 28c is really hot when in Melbourne it is a pleasant summer's day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-11828616191495499342013-02-11T08:04:37.271-08:002013-02-11T08:04:37.271-08:00Dear Kirk,
I'm glad to know that you are back...Dear Kirk,<br /><br />I'm glad to know that you are back to your well self, and it sounds as though you are fortunate to have both AGA and good employers.<br /><br />The aerial view of Kaiserwerth is fascinating in that one can see so clearly exactly how the island was — it still is an island! I imagine one would find all sorts of things with a metal detector, not just from the various battles, but also from domestic dumping. Don't you suppose people just tossed a lot of stuff into the water?<br /><br />Like you, I am not keen on snow. I lived in Pittsburgh and went through years of snow storms and blizzards before I decided to escape that weather forever and live in Florida. But as you may know, when one lives in a tropical climate, your blood thins out and before long 65 degrees sends a chill!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-5772207075140705372013-02-11T06:53:57.828-08:002013-02-11T06:53:57.828-08:00Thank you Erika,
I like narcissi a lot. I was jus...Thank you Erika,<br />I like narcissi a lot. I was just telling AGA how much I like plain yellow ones while he prefers yellow with an orange cup.<br />Kaiserswerth is a nice place. Very olde worlde in parts. A lot of people come to visit. We have been here for nearly nine years now - I can't believe how times has flown. When we leave I have many treasured memories (along with many treasures) to take with me!<br />Bye for now and keep warm!<br />KirkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-81306172489981171412013-02-11T05:26:32.735-08:002013-02-11T05:26:32.735-08:00Dear Kirk,
I'm so sorry to hear of your accide...Dear Kirk,<br />I'm so sorry to hear of your accident! I do hope you're completely recovered-- it is such a shock to the system when these things happen! You did the right thing taking time off from your 'screens' and enjoying some well deserved rest time with your books... A loving partner, great books, tea and treats can cure a great many ills! Your cherry tart looks beautiful-- like the cover of a very decadent cookbook. I was so interested to hear about Kaiserswerth-- what a beautiful and fascinating town. Have you been there long? I envy you and AGA-- it looks like a wonderful place to live, despite the threatening floods right now, which seem a worldwide phenomenon... Your spring flowers look so cheery-- I send you a virtual bunch of narcissus to add to the group and speed your recovery!!!<br />Warm regards,<br />ErikaParvum Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464815622667738686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-75083089309018008012013-02-11T03:16:08.340-08:002013-02-11T03:16:08.340-08:00Thank you Jane and Lance, and yes I think I shall ...Thank you Jane and Lance, and yes I think I shall be treating all snow with suspicion from now on and possibly poking it (Queen Mary style) with the tip of my umbrella...<br /><br />it is funny how we are bought up to occasionally look at leisure as somehow a guilty thing while others seem to look upon it as their right - 24 hours a day seven days a week!<br /><br />Reading your response made me wonder what it is like in Budapest. I expect the river is high there as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-91832229695193992302013-02-11T02:37:53.620-08:002013-02-11T02:37:53.620-08:00Hello Kirk:
We are so sorry to read of your fall i...Hello Kirk:<br />We are so sorry to read of your fall in the snow. How frightening to have banged your head but fortunate that you were not alone. It is easy to see how these ostensibly small incidents turn into serious accidents requiring medical attention. Still, we do so hope that you are now fully recovered. It does, however, take time to get one's confidence back after such an unfortunate event.<br /><br />But, how lovely to have been able to spend time at home in the comfort and warm, reading without the least feeling of guilt. We still have to remind ourselves occasionally that it is a perfectly respectable activity for the middle of the day or, indeed, the entire day come to that!<br /><br />Thank you for the brief history of your town. We found it most interesting. It is, however, somewhat alarming that flood waters are becoming increasingly a concern. That is certainly also the case with many areas of England these days.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-78315150860181292642013-02-10T23:48:54.418-08:002013-02-10T23:48:54.418-08:00Dear 1st Man,
It is the same in Melbourne. Nothin...Dear 1st Man,<br />It is the same in Melbourne. Nothing older than about 150 years and evidence of aboriginal history is hard to find (Although it is there and some of that dates back thousands of years).<br />I must admit that strolling to the shop through narrow streets while the church bells are ringing is rather nice. I shall miss that when we leave.<br />Thanks for dropping by and for your kind comments<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-53940433740417573382013-02-10T23:45:04.350-08:002013-02-10T23:45:04.350-08:00Thank you MW.
Bruised egos are often worse than th...Thank you MW.<br />Bruised egos are often worse than the actually bruises themselves! Luckily I have no bruises this time.<br />Speaking of ego, I have to tell you that that cherry tart is the best one I have made. We had it with custard last night but there is still three quarters of it left so if you want to pop over I am sure we can find you a bowl and a spoon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-6259599801763304032013-02-10T23:43:00.034-08:002013-02-10T23:43:00.034-08:00They spread 'grit' here - all very efficie...They spread 'grit' here - all very efficient and very German. I think it is some sort of sea sand . I should imagine that it is environmentally friendly because Dusseldorf is among the 'green' cities of the world. It doesn't seem to do any harm to the areas around it. I never thought about animals though - not having a dog here - but they seem not to mind it. I'm not sure how I would like to walk barefooted across it though!<br />Thanks for your concern Loi, here, have a slice of cherry tart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-76616455865899049212013-02-10T16:57:19.802-08:002013-02-10T16:57:19.802-08:00Wow, I'm so sorry you fell and had such a scar...Wow, I'm so sorry you fell and had such a scary time. Head bumps like that do have to be treated carefully and watched. Glad all is well. <br /><br />Such history you live in and around. That's so awesome. Nothing here in Houston is more than a hundred years old or so. I love that you live in the midst of that. <br /><br />Other than the end result of the snow (your fall), those pics are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-48895619244526407412013-02-10T16:36:24.647-08:002013-02-10T16:36:24.647-08:00I am so sorry to hear about your fall. I had my fi...I am so sorry to hear about your fall. I had my first experience with real snow just a few years ago in Boston. I managed to fall on ice and bruise my hips and ego. I hope that you recover quickly.<br /><br />Your photos, as always, are beautiful, but I admit that the one I keep staring at is the cherry tart. :)Merry Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856408467466440033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636243284078640845.post-80037013009192842322013-02-10T15:06:51.771-08:002013-02-10T15:06:51.771-08:00Ouch!!! I'm really sorry that you fell, Kirk....Ouch!!! I'm really sorry that you fell, Kirk. Yes, thank goodness AGA was there! And I'm glad you went to have it checked out. <br /><br />Do they spread a lot of salt on the streets and sidewalks in Germany? Here in DC people use way too much....and it is not the environmentally friendly type. Terrible for pets, too :( <br /><br />You take care!<br />LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.com