tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post3698380253234621667..comments2024-03-26T20:25:36.905-05:00Comments on A Brit in Tennessee: Pull Up A ChairA Brit in Tennesseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-8092423698547662162012-02-18T11:03:16.525-06:002012-02-18T11:03:16.525-06:00Been very cold here, warmer today but set to drop ...Been very cold here, warmer today but set to drop again tomorrow. At least it is above freezing though which helps.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-54288580804174261202012-02-13T11:23:50.992-06:002012-02-13T11:23:50.992-06:00I passed this magnolia tree in the neighborhood an...I passed this magnolia tree in the neighborhood and realized the white<br />spots along the branches were blossoms..this time of year?.. well, it had been quite warm.<br />Now with the frigid weather, I am<br />afraid to look at that glorious<br />tree, for fear we shall have a <br />repeat of that former year when all the blossoms shriveled in their<br />bursting.<br />Glad the kettle is on...I've got<br />the scones all packed in the basket<br />ready to deliver.<br />gentilityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-46879416529048185112012-02-13T10:39:42.420-06:002012-02-13T10:39:42.420-06:00I built a fire yesterday evening, went in and grab...I built a fire yesterday evening, went in and grabbed a cup of coffee only to return to a dog in my favorite chair and other two dogs and the cat curled up in front of the fire. I went and sat in the kitchen to drink my coffee and read the paper.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-41839079091022299882012-02-13T07:59:26.371-06:002012-02-13T07:59:26.371-06:00Thank you for the warmth of the fireside. What a ...Thank you for the warmth of the fireside. What a wonderful post.Josie Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781270584168622683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-75339207050327688962012-02-12T20:53:48.821-06:002012-02-12T20:53:48.821-06:00We've had a fire going and the soup pot on all...We've had a fire going and the soup pot on all weekend. After a long mild spell, we are expecting winter precipation (snow/sleet) tomorrow morning! I'll be cuddling with my ginger cats--remind me of your Oliver!<br />VStickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-21634916939046059412012-02-12T17:56:42.385-06:002012-02-12T17:56:42.385-06:00Hi, sounds very cold indeed we are having hot days...Hi, sounds very cold indeed we are having hot days with lots of rain. Lovely photos.greenthumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067004547876814633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-1044204200629501002012-02-12T17:33:32.252-06:002012-02-12T17:33:32.252-06:00We are all very cold here in Kentucky. Wild wind ...We are all very cold here in Kentucky. Wild wind and chilly temps. Possibly more snow on the way. Brrrr....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-46409226787591670282012-02-12T16:22:55.217-06:002012-02-12T16:22:55.217-06:00Thank goodness for central heating. I rarely have ...Thank goodness for central heating. I rarely have time to sit by the fire.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-63028022112193121942012-02-12T10:14:43.808-06:002012-02-12T10:14:43.808-06:00That looks so inviting! I do want to pull up a cha...That looks so inviting! I do want to pull up a chair. It is freezing here, too.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995851593213427196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-84746983954030453232012-02-12T09:25:02.865-06:002012-02-12T09:25:02.865-06:00Such a great picture! I am warmed through and thro...Such a great picture! I am warmed through and through. Thanks, Jo! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-28259674337215259462012-02-12T07:55:09.210-06:002012-02-12T07:55:09.210-06:00I am sitting here in a flannel nightgown, with soc...I am sitting here in a flannel nightgown, with socks on my feet, the dogs are wrapped in blankets under my elbow and I am holding my hands out to your fire. ahhhh. this is FLORIDA for Pete's sake. it is 38 and the wind is howling and feels like 18 out there. this too shall pass.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-65513600226991520152012-02-12T04:32:15.491-06:002012-02-12T04:32:15.491-06:00Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Here it's b...Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Here it's been -12C at night, with a daytime maximum of around -3C for the past 2 weeks. Beautiful - but not warm!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112462990202280587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-35443241396436987122012-02-12T00:27:33.360-06:002012-02-12T00:27:33.360-06:00Ah now, I would love to pull a chair up to that wo...Ah now, I would love to pull a chair up to that wonderful fire. I can almost feel cozy warmth of the hot embers. Okay Jo, put the kettle on, I'll be right on over ;)<br /><br />p.s. bitterly cold here tonight too, and I can hear the wind outside as I type.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-42291694775357750202012-02-12T00:00:28.238-06:002012-02-12T00:00:28.238-06:00Thank you for the well wishes for my brother Burt!...Thank you for the well wishes for my brother Burt!<br />I wish I could come sit by your fire.<br />It looks so welcoming. I would like some soup too- please!<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-67727277367286067112012-02-11T21:40:36.936-06:002012-02-11T21:40:36.936-06:00Lovely photo makes me feel warm !Weird weather eve...Lovely photo makes me feel warm !Weird weather every where I think ! We just finished a snow storm today that started yesterday and it is bitterly cold here as well windy and minus 15 BRRR ! Stay warm and cozy I know we will be !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-63977866109172019802012-02-11T21:10:33.156-06:002012-02-11T21:10:33.156-06:00The fire is lovely. It's a cold and nasty day...The fire is lovely. It's a cold and nasty day here.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-66664706572869251852012-02-11T18:56:41.173-06:002012-02-11T18:56:41.173-06:00I can feel the warmth of the fire just looking at ...I can feel the warmth of the fire just looking at your picture!! <br /><br />Jo, I've missed your last few posts and am glad on a cold night in Virginia I get the chance to catch up on your beautiful blog. I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend...But I'm glad you also have the warmth of your precious Oliver during a sad time, and on a cold night...Take care and stay warm!!~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-23664453589296903232012-02-11T18:55:21.541-06:002012-02-11T18:55:21.541-06:00A wonderful fireplace, with a cup of hot coffee !!...A wonderful fireplace, with a cup of hot coffee !!!!黄清华 Wong Ching Wahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059967570931100163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-46153276914086727382012-02-11T18:31:25.168-06:002012-02-11T18:31:25.168-06:00Oh that looks wonderful! I just went to put on ano...Oh that looks wonderful! I just went to put on another pair of socks, it's cold here! I have the portly cat and would love to sit a spell by your fire!Lisa Sall - Sall's Country Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729015228245019482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-62815028378745666852012-02-11T18:25:47.100-06:002012-02-11T18:25:47.100-06:00bless goodness if it didn't get cooler here in...bless goodness if it didn't get cooler here in west central Florida too! And we had rain...yay! Yes your fireside sounds excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com