tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post2505164459972983891..comments2024-03-28T10:33:53.913-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Charlottesville Virginia to Charlotte North CarolinaMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-7945486415083388722020-01-22T13:59:27.403-05:002020-01-22T13:59:27.403-05:00Dearest Betsy,
Yes, we both did cover Virginia qui...Dearest Betsy,<br />Yes, we both did cover Virginia quite well, except for the coastline...<br />Monticello sure is best in the spring but we started off due to a wedding in Tennessee, so that's the reason for the timing... All in all, the weather has been perfect during the entire trip, except for the one day that we stayed in but I'd not planned that because of a tornado and heavy rain but because I needed a break from driving solo...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-86605012229138954832020-01-22T12:28:56.919-05:002020-01-22T12:28:56.919-05:00My heavens you are traveling all over Virginia. I...My heavens you are traveling all over Virginia. I enjoy reading about it. We like the Hyatt also.<br />My niece and her husband live in Charlottesville. Jeremy works in the historic town and Amy is a wedding photographer who is constantly traveling. <br />I love Monticello in the spring when it's nice to stroll the gardens. <br />I enjoy reading about your travels and seeing some great shots of the areas.<br />Hugs<br />Betsy Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-81662375637962889652020-01-18T14:38:18.743-05:002020-01-18T14:38:18.743-05:00Caro Giancarlo,
Grazie e anche a voi!
Un abbraccio...Caro Giancarlo,<br />Grazie e anche a voi!<br />Un abbraccio,<br />Mariette<br /><br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-37335497945279397862020-01-17T18:09:15.230-05:002020-01-17T18:09:15.230-05:00Un sereno fine settimana per te.Un sereno fine settimana per te.Giancarlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394892031662609998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-66904651272237425462020-01-16T17:52:08.031-05:002020-01-16T17:52:08.031-05:00Dearest R's Rue,
It sure was, providing a real...Dearest R's Rue,<br />It sure was, providing a real at home feeling!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5555693196872336492020-01-16T13:49:53.096-05:002020-01-16T13:49:53.096-05:00Dearest Kim,
Well, those monster sized blueberries...Dearest Kim,<br />Well, those monster sized blueberries were very juicy and sweet! it depends more on variety for taste I guess.<br />It was a wonderful suite and in a very quiet area too.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70113318745634309912020-01-16T13:19:03.312-05:002020-01-16T13:19:03.312-05:00That room is impressive. That room is impressive. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65451035546788276142020-01-16T13:12:24.772-05:002020-01-16T13:12:24.772-05:00Those blueberries ARE huge! I find the larger they...Those blueberries ARE huge! I find the larger they are, the less tasty -- or so has been my experience with those sold in our grocery stores.<br /><br />That suite looked very nice!Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31029246400173660952020-01-16T12:53:03.393-05:002020-01-16T12:53:03.393-05:00Dearest Anne,
Indeed, those blueberries were unrea...Dearest Anne,<br />Indeed, those blueberries were unreal BIG but we both love them too!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-44717904772975626642020-01-16T11:52:48.718-05:002020-01-16T11:52:48.718-05:00Lovely big blueberries!Lovely big blueberries!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85387659290612434822020-01-15T20:07:17.434-05:002020-01-15T20:07:17.434-05:00Dearest Monique,
Yes, this is great courtesy by re...Dearest Monique,<br />Yes, this is great courtesy by responding!<br />Smart and that way one can relax a lot more... taking a shower and being HOME.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-77447998578357863212020-01-15T20:04:44.057-05:002020-01-15T20:04:44.057-05:00Querida Ventana de Foto,
Oh sí, esto fue realmente...Querida Ventana de Foto,<br />Oh sí, esto fue realmente genial y nos encanta tener una especie de hogar lejos de casa. Una vez que llegas a tu destino ya no tienes que irte y tener tu propia comida en la habitación con una cocina tan genial.<br />Abrazos<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69912898708597335562020-01-15T19:07:52.982-05:002020-01-15T19:07:52.982-05:00I love leaving good reviews when warranted and app...I love leaving good reviews when warranted and appreciate responses👍🏻We also buy locally and stay in for dinner on overnight trips!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31602694748380713632020-01-15T16:32:53.290-05:002020-01-15T16:32:53.290-05:00Las habitaciones son confortables y eso hace que l...Las habitaciones son confortables y eso hace que la estancia sea agradable.<br /><br />Después de un buen recorrido, por la zona, se agradece tener un buen descanso.<br /><br />BesosVENTANA DE FOTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825883958482067174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85745149438246332502020-01-15T12:27:00.218-05:002020-01-15T12:27:00.218-05:00Dearest Helen,
Thank you and glad it did rekindle ...Dearest Helen,<br />Thank you and glad it did rekindle some fond memories for you and your family while living in the region.<br />We always have loved that region and so glad we have passed through quite often and also lingered a bit longer this time for savoring it.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-78282006951329716572020-01-15T12:24:18.573-05:002020-01-15T12:24:18.573-05:00Dearest Tamago,
Yes, that was the highest courtesy...Dearest Tamago,<br />Yes, that was the highest courtesy for taking the time to do that!<br />We really enjoyed being there for four days, regardless one tornado/rain day.<br />Blueberries that could easily compete and win from cherries in size...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-15235171285296578092020-01-15T12:19:12.361-05:002020-01-15T12:19:12.361-05:00Dearest Endah,
Guess you seldom or never get to se...Dearest Endah,<br />Guess you seldom or never get to see blueberries in Indonesia as it is a typical product from cooler regions.<br />We get them year round, fresh, either from the Southern Hemisphere or grown within the USA.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-89615305079271853912020-01-15T12:16:18.264-05:002020-01-15T12:16:18.264-05:00Dearest Jim,
One could easily walk around for an e...Dearest Jim,<br />One could easily walk around for an entire week and explore lots more of its history.<br />Love the info about the gold coins stamped with a C for Charlotte; interesting!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-35031125136088551662020-01-15T12:13:32.519-05:002020-01-15T12:13:32.519-05:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Ja, gerne und es freut mich dir m...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Ja, gerne und es freut mich dir mitnehmen zu können!<br />Liebe Grüße,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-74316991573928287352020-01-15T11:53:59.621-05:002020-01-15T11:53:59.621-05:00Dearest Claudia,
Yeah, those were the biggest blue...Dearest Claudia,<br />Yeah, those were the biggest blueberries EVER, bigger than cherries and oh so sweet and juicy.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-31899035807981291182020-01-15T09:40:28.449-05:002020-01-15T09:40:28.449-05:00Hello! Way back in 1968-70 we lived in Bethesda wh...Hello! Way back in 1968-70 we lived in Bethesda while my husband was stationed at Walter Reed. You managed to bring back so many wonderful memories of all those long weekend excursions we took with our children. Charlottesville my favorite!<br />Have a lovely day filled with ‘magic.’<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-41109606419955675352020-01-15T07:33:05.222-05:002020-01-15T07:33:05.222-05:00It's so nice that the manager of Hyatt Place C...It's so nice that the manager of Hyatt Place Charlottesville responded to your review. They listen to guests which is a good thing. The room in Hyatt House Charlotte looks very clean and spacious. I love having kitchen in hotel rooms!<br />Those blueberries are really huge! :-D Have a great day, Mariette!Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65251897211380258742020-01-15T02:24:03.062-05:002020-01-15T02:24:03.062-05:00Hmmm... I have no idea how about the real fresh bl...Hmmm... I have no idea how about the real fresh blueberries.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70232436807308223792020-01-15T01:28:21.867-05:002020-01-15T01:28:21.867-05:00Hello Mariette, I would love the chance to visit h...Hello Mariette, I would love the chance to visit historic Charlotte, NC. Charlotte was the site of an early gold rush, and there was a branch mint established there, which stamped the coins they minted (all gold ones) with a C for Charlotte. The mint building is now a museum.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-42037391896515686092020-01-15T01:19:02.048-05:002020-01-15T01:19:02.048-05:00Liebe Mariette
herzlichen Dank für deinen schönen ...Liebe Mariette<br />herzlichen Dank für deinen schönen Post.<br />Alles Liebe<br />ElisabethElisabeth Palzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317485402480629093noreply@blogger.com