tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post405712735829749191..comments2024-03-29T09:14:34.358-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Our New Retainer Wall & Vinyl Picket Fence}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-79117482076509776262014-01-04T10:54:55.612-05:002014-01-04T10:54:55.612-05:00Dearest Ginger,
Thank you for your compliments. Pi...Dearest Ginger,<br />Thank you for your compliments. Pieter can do it even if it wears him out a lot sooner. Only short days of hard work and he is taking his nap in-between. We drink a late afternoon tea around five and the cats get fed and that's when Pieter calls it a day. But steady work does yield results, even for short working hours.<br />The very same for you both I pray that God will grant you continued good health for many more years together.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48110056088319977752014-01-04T00:53:45.742-05:002014-01-04T00:53:45.742-05:00Dearest Mariette, Pieter is most amazing. You and ...Dearest Mariette, Pieter is most amazing. You and he have earned the right to be proud. Indeed, he can work rings around Bob who is nine years younger. I am sure that physical exercise is what keeps Pieter going so strongly.<br />May God grant to both of you a Healthy and Happy New Year, <br />Love to you and Pieter, <br />GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25989288744701240712014-01-01T19:14:08.607-05:002014-01-01T19:14:08.607-05:00Dearest Anna,
Thanks sweet friend and yes I am mig...Dearest Anna,<br />Thanks sweet friend and yes I am mighty proud of such a young-at-heart husband. He keeps me going too and life is always exciting as both of us are not sitting behind the geraniums 'yet'... <br />For you and your loved ones, two- and four-legged also the very best wishes for 2014 and I look forward to my interesting Italian Alps escapes when reading yours!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34535030492616833022014-01-01T19:11:34.209-05:002014-01-01T19:11:34.209-05:00Dearest Stacy,
Thank you for your kind words and f...Dearest Stacy,<br />Thank you for your kind words and far more than sprucing up our place it is for water control so we never ever have to live through such 4 days & nights of mopping up water and running our 2 wet vacs... You better than anyone else understands what water can do!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-2033966524454786132014-01-01T19:04:22.083-05:002014-01-01T19:04:22.083-05:00Dearest Mariette,
Great job! The picket fence look...Dearest Mariette,<br />Great job! The picket fence looks fabulous, and it's great that your Bandido boy is enjoying too! I bet you are mighty proud of your young-at-heart husband! Enjoy your beautiful home, your beautiful family (including felines, of course), and have a wonderful New Year, filled with life's joys, health, love and peace! Looking forward to following your beautiful blog throughout the year! :)<br />Big hugs!Annukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116405771337124059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-76559947670855407792014-01-01T16:17:13.102-05:002014-01-01T16:17:13.102-05:00Y'all have done a beautiful job sprucing up th...Y'all have done a beautiful job sprucing up the place, Mariette - looks fabulous, no matter what Pieter's age! <3Stacy https://www.blogger.com/profile/06834727224175259800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-32018157816522061692014-01-01T16:02:54.717-05:002014-01-01T16:02:54.717-05:00Dearest Tamago,
Sure, staying active is one of the...Dearest Tamago,<br />Sure, staying active is one of the keys to prolonged good health and eating well etc. It is more than that, the balance between a happy life and marriage weighs in very heavy! <br />Oh those cat-men are eager helpers and I guess that's what they really do in their way. They love their human.<br />For you, your husband and two boys a very happy and healthy 2014!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5912016538467965612014-01-01T15:59:12.595-05:002014-01-01T15:59:12.595-05:00Dearest Olympia,
Thank you and I want to return th...Dearest Olympia,<br />Thank you and I want to return the favor as it is a pleasure reading your writings and looking at your great photos. May 2014 be a peaceful one in good health for all of us.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-85276515962016100852014-01-01T15:57:54.947-05:002014-01-01T15:57:54.947-05:00Dearest Elna,
Thank you dear Elna, we hope for all...Dearest Elna,<br />Thank you dear Elna, we hope for all of us this will be a good year!<br />Wishing you and yours good health and happiness; also for your four-legged ones.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50563900667481247362014-01-01T15:56:32.649-05:002014-01-01T15:56:32.649-05:00Liebe Irmi,
Danke für deine lieben Zeilen hier. Ja...Liebe Irmi,<br />Danke für deine lieben Zeilen hier. Ja mein Pieter liest selber hier, jedem Morgen nachdem er die Katzen gefüttert hat, mit eine Tasche Kaffee dabei. <br />Wir tun und teilen fast alles zusammen.<br />Auch dir ein gutes Jahr 2014 in guter Gesundheit.<br />Lieber Gruss,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-17128685943350381252014-01-01T15:54:02.372-05:002014-01-01T15:54:02.372-05:00Liebe Ruth,
Danke und wir sind gesegnet dass mein ...Liebe Ruth,<br />Danke und wir sind gesegnet dass mein Pieter wieder so fit ist nach seinem grossen Herzoperation für 4fach bypass-September 2010. Du hast ja völlig Recht wegen die grosse Hilfe von unserem Bandido-boy! Sie sind aber sehr lieb und helfen auf ihre Art.<br />Alles gute und liebe für euch und ein glückliches und gesundes 2014!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-46762764649971758742014-01-01T15:49:44.902-05:002014-01-01T15:49:44.902-05:00Caro Giancarlo,
Amo il tuo abbraccio virtuale e ti...Caro Giancarlo,<br />Amo il tuo abbraccio virtuale e ti invio i migliori auguri per il 2014 indietro!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-32826703070999899712014-01-01T15:47:10.097-05:002014-01-01T15:47:10.097-05:00Dearest Michiko,
Thanks for your kind words and oh...Dearest Michiko,<br />Thanks for your kind words and oh my, I had to laugh at your sentence that this year again not good weather for golfing. The good thing is there will be 364 more days coming your way in 2014 and I wish some sunny and great golfing days will be in your package together with good health!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-44672606449579641562014-01-01T15:44:54.012-05:002014-01-01T15:44:54.012-05:00Beste Janny,
Ook jullie allen een heel fijn en gez...Beste Janny,<br />Ook jullie allen een heel fijn en gezond 2014 in goeie harmonie en geniet van Lyla Rose!<br />Liefs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84100212605465643262014-01-01T15:43:51.146-05:002014-01-01T15:43:51.146-05:00Dearest Eva,
We both are very pleased with the fen...Dearest Eva,<br />We both are very pleased with the fence on top of the retainer wall.<br />Wishing you and yours the best for 2014; happiness and good health.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-39374644173854014462014-01-01T15:42:48.703-05:002014-01-01T15:42:48.703-05:00Dearest Wendy,
Thank you for your kind words and y...Dearest Wendy,<br />Thank you for your kind words and you all also a Happy and Blessed 2014!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50885703861493196142014-01-01T15:42:01.297-05:002014-01-01T15:42:01.297-05:00Dearest Miyako,
That was once again a BIG job inde...Dearest Miyako,<br />That was once again a BIG job indeed but so glad it turned out the way it did. Yep, it felt like mission accomplished withing the year of 2013. Maybe we never ever will see such heavy rains but we are now prepared for it.<br />That Toyota RAV4 is a miracle car and still happily running smooth; always upbeat and never in a bad mood.<br />Today is a relaxed day but there are two more big back breaking projects to be dealt with.<br />Enjoy your peaceful beginning of the year, indeed quiet time after so many emotional things. Wishing you all the best for 2014 to both of you!<br />Hugs from your American friend.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70742708218295841682014-01-01T15:37:55.313-05:002014-01-01T15:37:55.313-05:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
Yes, it certainly is a blessing f...Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />Yes, it certainly is a blessing for having a worker bee husband that can do it all himself. A great way for stretching the budget too!<br />My 2014 also for you and yours be a great year in good health.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-25014057533228793822014-01-01T15:36:26.631-05:002014-01-01T15:36:26.631-05:00Dearest Jim,
Thank you and indeed, after the back ...Dearest Jim,<br />Thank you and indeed, after the back breaking job it showed a charming result! Better than the tree that was there and the Japanese Magnolia will more than make up for its loss as it can freely grow out now.<br />Happy New Year to you and yours.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-11430071336519015072014-01-01T13:39:54.243-05:002014-01-01T13:39:54.243-05:00Wow I love the finished job! Looks so beautiful, a...Wow I love the finished job! Looks so beautiful, and also practical for water control!<br />Your husband is really amazing. He looks so much younger than his actual age. And one of the reasons must be because he does these physical works! Bandido-boy did great job helping, too! Our Goro is like him, when his dad is working on something :-)<br />Happy new year, Mariette! Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy 2014!!Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-79619852321491609952014-01-01T13:07:00.271-05:002014-01-01T13:07:00.271-05:00Happy New Year Mariette! Thank you for all your lo...Happy New Year Mariette! Thank you for all your lovely comments and loveliness. Wish all your dreams and plans come true.Best wishes from me, OlympiaThings and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-84440410184333339582014-01-01T12:57:51.519-05:002014-01-01T12:57:51.519-05:00Happy new 2014 and this will be a really good year...Happy new 2014 and this will be a really good year.<br /><br />HugsElnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644107227965720576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-74173362975565989392014-01-01T11:09:19.204-05:002014-01-01T11:09:19.204-05:00Liebe Mariette, ess gab so viel Neues bei dir. Abe...Liebe Mariette, ess gab so viel Neues bei dir. Aber du hast Recht: Du kannst stolz auf deinen Pieter sein. In dem Alter diese Arbeiten zu bewältigen, ist wirklich eine große Leistung. Viele jüngere Männer dürfen sich eine Scheibe abschneiden.<br />Und es sieht alles so sauber und korrekt aus- Wunderschön. Sag ihm ein liebes Kompliment von mir.<br />Ein gutes Jahr 2014 wünscht dir und deinem Mann<br />von Herzen<br />IrmiDies und Das vom Neckarstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494543750681067635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-1102816206054188032014-01-01T08:47:39.164-05:002014-01-01T08:47:39.164-05:00Liebe Mariette,
es ist so toll, wie fit dein Piete...Liebe Mariette,<br />es ist so toll, wie fit dein Pieter ist und was er für einen wundervollen neuen Zaun gemacht hat -<br />sehr sorgfältig und so schön - ich bin total begeistert - na ja, er hatte ja große Hilfe von der schwarzen Samtpfote - lächel -<br /><br />alles Gute für euch -<br /><br />Ruthkleine-creative-Welthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353289566538786194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-89852663896087828542014-01-01T08:18:15.433-05:002014-01-01T08:18:15.433-05:00Metti la mano sinistra sulla spalla destra e la ma...Metti la mano sinistra sulla spalla destra e la mano destra sulla spalla sinistra. <br />Hai appena ricevuto un abbraccio a distanza. Buon 2014.Giancarlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394892031662609998noreply@blogger.com