tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post5693626185221860387..comments2023-11-03T06:58:39.605-04:00Comments on FLOWERS AND THORNS: MARSHA WEST LOVES FALL IN VERMONT--FIND OUT WHY ON MY BLOG.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-12645216990080424002013-10-11T10:16:55.712-04:002013-10-11T10:16:55.712-04:00Yes, it has been fun. I often wonder--if all had a...Yes, it has been fun. I often wonder--if all had a choice--of where they would choose to live. As I said before, the grass may always seem greener.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-20928035044793359372013-10-11T10:08:53.425-04:002013-10-11T10:08:53.425-04:00Lorrie, thanks so much for having me today. This h...Lorrie, thanks so much for having me today. This has been fun.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-54515617467538718462013-10-10T20:52:07.354-04:002013-10-10T20:52:07.354-04:00Hey, Kate. LOL I guess maybe the titles of our fir...Hey, Kate. LOL I guess maybe the titles of our first books were a clue to our similarities: Your Wyoming Escape and my Vermont Escape. You were a guest on some blog or perhaps just posted, don't remember now, but I had to get to know you with that as a beginning. :) Oh, you're living in paradise with that 50s to 70s span. I love the brisk mornings like that. Well, I'd be okay if we had more snow, but mostly it's ice and everything shuts down. Most of us can't drive on the white stuff. Thanks so much for stopping and for your support, Kate. One of the best things about blogs is getting to know people I'd otherwise not ever meet!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-17390916277971870842013-10-10T18:14:04.129-04:002013-10-10T18:14:04.129-04:00It's funny how much we are alike Marsha. I hat...It's funny how much we are alike Marsha. I hate hot, humid weather too. Here in the San Francisco area it can get plenty hot, but we're usually pretty dry. When it does get humid everyone dies, including me. I started out in Michigan and would never go back because of the humidity, even if it is beautiful. Give me cool weather any time. <br /><br />We're starting on our lovely Fall weather now--70's during the day and 50's at night. Love this time of year. Just wish it would stay light longer. <br /><br />Sounds like you get some pretty severe temp changes! At least we don't have to deal with snow (unless we want to go skiing).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-52900784995411691302013-10-10T17:33:06.934-04:002013-10-10T17:33:06.934-04:00All of this for me may just be 'the grass is a...All of this for me may just be 'the grass is always greener.' but I really dislike cold temps. I'd never make it in Alaska.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-17917988305343939482013-10-10T17:28:10.635-04:002013-10-10T17:28:10.635-04:00Hey, Conda. That really is a real thing. We lived ...Hey, Conda. That really is a real thing. We lived in Puerto Rico from 6th grade through the end of my sophomore year in high school. I remember my mother talking about the folks who got depressed because the seasons were the same all year long. We got plenty of sun all year. The only difference was in the rainy season when every afternoon at 3 pm it rained. Beautiful, but boring! LOL IMHO. Don't guess you'd do well in Alaska, huh? You must have stories about living in Singapore. I only know what I do from HGTV where people are moving there and looking for a place to stay. Thanks so much for stopping by and joining in the conversation.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-68528888440135722082013-10-10T17:23:40.141-04:002013-10-10T17:23:40.141-04:00Hey, Lorrie. Yesterday was lovely here. Not much h...Hey, Lorrie. Yesterday was lovely here. Not much humidity--below 50%--light breeze, 80 degrees. I stopped by to see one of the grands and was oohing and aahing over the evening. My daughter & son-in-law both said: Mom, this is Hawaii! (They know I'm not fond.) LOL But I want the seasons. I think I actually have the heroine in VERMONT ESCAPE say those very words. Maybe not in the final version, but I distinctly remember writing that at one point. LOL The colored leaves are amazing to me. Even the ones we get here blow me away! :) Again, differing tastes. Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-78754649978626711162013-10-10T17:19:06.751-04:002013-10-10T17:19:06.751-04:00Hey, Heather. Isn't it interesting how we all ...Hey, Heather. Isn't it interesting how we all have different tastes in things. (Kind of like with books. I'd love upstate NY. I have a cousin who lives by one of the lakes, and her descriptions make my mouth drool! Yeah, cold snow winters, but gosh I just think it must be so beautiful! <br />Appreciate you stopping by.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-40677228434002342002013-10-10T16:33:32.404-04:002013-10-10T16:33:32.404-04:00I suffer a little from Seasonal Affect Disorder--w...I suffer a little from Seasonal Affect Disorder--when the sun goes away so does my energy! So someplace often sunny--hm, Singapore? I've lived there before and loved it!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-52484682995386376862013-10-10T14:54:20.733-04:002013-10-10T14:54:20.733-04:00You're welcome, Marsha. I'm sorry I couldn...You're welcome, Marsha. I'm sorry I couldn't join until now. Soon I'll have two little ones to watch for my daughter, but I'll be back and forth later tonight. I'm so glad you could make it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-25506766307578864842013-10-10T14:50:48.589-04:002013-10-10T14:50:48.589-04:00Living in Pittsburgh, you never know what you are ...Living in Pittsburgh, you never know what you are going to get. I can't handle the awful heat of summer anymore and I detest the freezing cold. I guess it's too much to ask to live in a place with a constant spring or fall. Hmm. Hawaii?<br />Although I do like the mantle of color the trees wear this time of year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-67512086044221317612013-10-10T14:47:42.380-04:002013-10-10T14:47:42.380-04:00Hi Leona, seems Marsha is having a bit of trouble ...Hi Leona, seems Marsha is having a bit of trouble responding, so she wrote to me. This is her reply, Hey, Leona. Yikes! Your Alaska story is horrifying! Never heard that could happen! For sure that's too cold. I gotta tell you though, it sounds like something I'd like to put in one of romantic suspense stories! Hope your daughter is closer to you now and in less extreme weather.<br />I'm so glad you like VERMONT ESCAPE. Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296793847863721845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-17179741794861967122013-10-10T14:41:42.298-04:002013-10-10T14:41:42.298-04:00Hi ladies - cute post! I have to admit, though, I&...Hi ladies - cute post! I have to admit, though, I'm at the opposite end of the weather spectrum - I love the heat. Our upstate NY winters are far too cold for this summer-lovin' girl. Vermont Escape sounds great, Marsha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379282124092389960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-27479143614629131002013-10-10T13:10:16.426-04:002013-10-10T13:10:16.426-04:00Hi Marsha, like you, I can't handle the heat. ...Hi Marsha, like you, I can't handle the heat. My bones ache by far worse in the summer than they do in winter.<br /><br />My daughter and family lived in Fairbanks, Alaska for three years. One winter night as she was driving home from grocery shopping, the tires froze right out of the wheels of her jeep. Fortunately, help was nearby. That's a wee bit too cold.<br /><br />I enjoyed Vermont Escape very much.Leona~Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-5966660309329082462013-10-10T11:37:38.967-04:002013-10-10T11:37:38.967-04:00Hey, Jo-Ann. Thanks for your praise of VERMONT ESC...Hey, Jo-Ann. Thanks for your praise of VERMONT ESCAPE. So glad you liked it. Is your hottest temp up there around 80-85 in the summer? Must be nice.<br />Thanks for stopping and for sharing. Really appreciate your support.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-14552429914045063072013-10-10T11:36:02.936-04:002013-10-10T11:36:02.936-04:00A woman after my own heart, Ally! You come from a ...A woman after my own heart, Ally! You come from a beautiful part of the country! I lived in Ohio for one summer after 3rd grade. It colors all my visions of what small town America is. Haven't made it to Michigan, but it's on my trip list. <br />I seriously worry about our world with the rising temps everywhere! But I'll save that for another post sometime. Thanks for stopping and for sharing.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-83330947201989904012013-10-10T11:33:29.890-04:002013-10-10T11:33:29.890-04:00Aw, shucks. You make me blush, Jerrie. :) I'd ...Aw, shucks. You make me blush, Jerrie. :) I'd be totally happy to give you all the hot weather and I'd keep the cold. LOL We're like the nursery rhyme couople: Jack Sprat could eat no fat his wife could eat no lean! Just sub in hot and cold and we fit! Well, I'm not sure that works without changing some more words. <br />Thanks for stopping and for your kind words. Couple more SM stops and I'm back to writing. :)Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-19564582523652429282013-10-10T11:24:36.329-04:002013-10-10T11:24:36.329-04:00Hi Marsha
Loved your tempertature themed post. I c...Hi Marsha<br />Loved your tempertature themed post. I can't imagine living in the heat you do, but I know some love it. Thanks for sharing.<br />Jo-Ann<br />...and for other readers, buy her book, Vermont Escape rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-12518043663291337172013-10-10T10:13:40.367-04:002013-10-10T10:13:40.367-04:00I'm with you, Marsha. I grew up in Michigan an...I'm with you, Marsha. I grew up in Michigan and Ohio, and I barely survive the summers in Texas. I miss having fall color, too. And I have to say, I've noticed the moods in my house became a bit more positive a few weeks ago when the weather cooled down-among the people and the dogs.Ally Broadfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089318102030393586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-67512055199243354912013-10-10T09:45:23.193-04:002013-10-10T09:45:23.193-04:00Okay, Marsha. I have to call foul and tell the fol...Okay, Marsha. I have to call foul and tell the folks the truth. No amount of hot weather can turn you into the woman you described. I understand we humans have a lots of bones, but each and everyone of yours is nice!! You know the answer I'm gonna give! Give me warm weather any day!! I hate being cold. :)<br /><br />Keep writing!! The world needs your next book. Jerrie Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519787147751916641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-53882022765803697862013-10-10T09:44:37.025-04:002013-10-10T09:44:37.025-04:00Hey, Lorrie. Thanks so much for having me today. T...Hey, Lorrie. Thanks so much for having me today. Think we'll have a good time.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-22989778178989488012013-10-10T09:44:06.495-04:002013-10-10T09:44:06.495-04:00Hey, JQ. I've never been to Michigan, but it&#...Hey, JQ. I've never been to Michigan, but it's on our places to go list. We've been to Vermont several times. Have friends who live in neighboring New Hampshire.The fall colors are spectacular. Not every year. It depends on the weather which determines when and how much color you get to see. I've read that recent years haven't been as bright as once was. The speculation is the overly high temps we've all been suffering. <br />How fortunate you are to live in two beautiful places. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564025564094573899.post-38445785281495729592013-10-10T08:04:35.612-04:002013-10-10T08:04:35.612-04:00Oh, Marsha, I am with YOU when it comes to weather...Oh, Marsha, I am with YOU when it comes to weather. I am lucky though because I cheat the weather. We live in Michigan during the summer, but we do have 4-8 90 degree days with high humidity every summer. We escape the snow and brutal cold by moving to FL for the winter season. My husband's desire was to be able to garden 12 months out of the year and he does by living this Nomad life. Do you get to go to Vermont in the fall and see the colorful leaves. We HAVE to stay in Michigan and get our fall fix of leaf peeping and crisp apples. Stay cool!!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.com