tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post1979243653495852759..comments2024-03-28T16:30:38.394-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Special Mushroom Friends Don and Donna RichardsMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-27530796866722785412022-03-06T04:43:48.958-05:002022-03-06T04:43:48.958-05:00Dearest Debby,
Thank you and this is very special ...Dearest Debby,<br />Thank you and this is very special for you, glad I connected this to your region!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-34288078136110159432022-03-06T00:46:21.953-05:002022-03-06T00:46:21.953-05:00Nice! I know the areas very well. Nice! I know the areas very well. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562649451684751043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-43775603030086207642021-06-09T12:13:42.375-04:002021-06-09T12:13:42.375-04:00Dearest Travis,
Thank you and this at least was cl...Dearest Travis,<br />Thank you and this at least was closer to your region... But we both have always loved nature and its adventures.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48757726874133624442021-06-09T11:37:34.239-04:002021-06-09T11:37:34.239-04:00I Just Love Checking In Here - Always Such A Treat...I Just Love Checking In Here - Always Such A Treat - Delight Photos Once Again - Sending Positive Vibes Your Way<br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-11629327577191290072021-06-09T09:26:25.345-04:002021-06-09T09:26:25.345-04:00Dearest Tammy,
After having mastered many mega tas...Dearest Tammy,<br />After having mastered many mega tasks of digitalizing all slides, photos, scrapbooks, home videos, and due to my dbl closed pelvic bone fracture I finally scanned all our letters and with our diary this is enough for writing many books. So grateful for it, even for having had that pelvic bone fracture.<br />Big hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-22975251812030830142021-06-09T03:45:59.489-04:002021-06-09T03:45:59.489-04:00I noticed your beautiful blouse right away. Still...I noticed your beautiful blouse right away. Still mind blowing that you have so many fresh memories and wonderful photos of your time and travels from so many years ago. I'm going through old pictures here and sometimes I can't even remember who the people are in them or how we even knew them. :/ Wish I'd documents things a little better. Take care.Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50790991489070486552021-06-08T20:47:40.945-04:002021-06-08T20:47:40.945-04:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
So happy to share them with all t...Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />So happy to share them with all those that never saw such giants of trees as well as generous and caring friends.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-49141750728512079092021-06-08T20:46:46.369-04:002021-06-08T20:46:46.369-04:00Dearest Fabby,
Thank you, and yes, those HUGE Redw...Dearest Fabby,<br />Thank you, and yes, those HUGE Redwood trees were quite overwhelming for both of us on our first ever encounter. <br />It is good for reliving our best years but we are never looking into any photo album. All digitalized and in files by country and by year.<br />Pieter enjoys reading my posts on his iPadPro.<br />Glad you enjoy them and muchos abrazos para ti,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-36705487519630424752021-06-08T20:13:12.381-04:002021-06-08T20:13:12.381-04:00What wow photos What wow photos Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20610844945152035482021-06-08T19:23:12.547-04:002021-06-08T19:23:12.547-04:00My goodness dear friend, how small you two loo0k n...My goodness dear friend, how small you two loo0k next to that amazing tree ! Such gorgeous picture you always share and the memories are outstanding. I'm sure you guys transport each other to those times by just looking at your incredible photo albums, of your most amazing trips by the sea, as here and those flowers !<br />Thank you darling for sharing, I so enjoy your posts.<br />Muchos abrazos,<br />Fabby<br />FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-68016488851830816392021-06-08T19:20:33.359-04:002021-06-08T19:20:33.359-04:00Dearest Peter,
Thank you and yes, those are wonder...Dearest Peter,<br />Thank you and yes, those are wonderful memories!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-26698288568586310952021-06-08T18:17:11.037-04:002021-06-08T18:17:11.037-04:00I enjoy seeing these photos. Such wonderful memori...I enjoy seeing these photos. Such wonderful memories! I think the third one, with the ocean background, is my favorite.Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71408828499855454142021-06-08T17:12:26.065-04:002021-06-08T17:12:26.065-04:00Querida Antónia,
Muchas gracias por tu cumplido y ...Querida Antónia,<br />Muchas gracias por tu cumplido y tal vez no lo sabías, pero estudié moda como mi principal educación. Supongo que se queda contigo toda tu vida.<br />Los recuerdos de esta estancia son preciosos!<br />Abrazos,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-81309932491619960572021-06-08T15:12:16.002-04:002021-06-08T15:12:16.002-04:00Un viaje muy bueno en el que has disfrutado de un ...Un viaje muy bueno en el que has disfrutado de un lugar precioso. El mar tan cercano y esas preciosas flores , es un buen reclamo para poder estar.<br /><br />Por cierto, los colores del bordado de la camisa, combina muy bien con el color del pantalón. Estás bien conjuntada y luces muy bien.<br /><br />Besos<br /><br />VENTANA DE FOTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825883958482067174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33756043069008472562021-06-08T15:02:08.051-04:002021-06-08T15:02:08.051-04:00Dearest Anne,
That sure was a HUGE one.
Hugs,
Mari...Dearest Anne,<br />That sure was a HUGE one.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-77593127494455853312021-06-08T14:29:46.186-04:002021-06-08T14:29:46.186-04:00Huge sized tree!Huge sized tree!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-11198954996889429982021-06-08T14:26:53.657-04:002021-06-08T14:26:53.657-04:00Dearest Helen,
And that is exactly how we felt; fe...Dearest Helen,<br />And that is exactly how we felt; feeling so ecstatic about all the love and care by those people; giving us the key of their home + their car. Incredible memories! <br />We did manage to go back to that Redwood State Park together on February 2 of 2001.<br />Fondest memories...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-3796994708236967212021-06-08T13:18:49.029-04:002021-06-08T13:18:49.029-04:00Oh Mariette ... what a huge smile I have pasted on...Oh Mariette ... what a huge smile I have pasted on my face! You and Pieter look like kids up against that tree! I love this post.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-60450373368118345622021-06-08T12:28:22.182-04:002021-06-08T12:28:22.182-04:00Dearest Grace,
Even though it is awfully hard for ...Dearest Grace,<br />Even though it is awfully hard for capturing any picture due to the shade in those Redwood State Parks, we are happy with these memories.<br />Hoping indeed that someone will find the connection. Have it also on my FB Page which is open to the public, let's hope for the best.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-21375231107763199582021-06-08T10:25:55.279-04:002021-06-08T10:25:55.279-04:00Gosh the giant redwood trees are stunning Mariette...Gosh the giant redwood trees are stunning Mariette, excellent pics to show perspective. What an astounding age they must be! Special memories of Donna for you here in these shots and yes, would be wonderful if her children and grandchildren could read your post, is there anyway you could contact them, Facebook seems to be the way these days ✨PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-26906863000937539302021-06-08T09:55:21.756-04:002021-06-08T09:55:21.756-04:00Dearest Kim,
Yes, a lovely visit and so much kindn...Dearest Kim,<br />Yes, a lovely visit and so much kindness! They had a son with kidney problems whom they talked to daily by phone. Just incredibly loving and caring people. Cleaning the windows for her was just a little thing for doing for them. She had a hard time sitting on a stool in the shower in the morning, for getting dressed... all on her own as he'd left already for work. Life at times is not easy for some! But still she was so caring and giving and recalling her taking me in October 1983 to several places made me even more grateful, seeing her decline in health so rapidly. <br />We doubt he is still alive, don't think so but indeed, tracking down a family member would be wonderful.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-7570252637872002492021-06-08T09:39:42.076-04:002021-06-08T09:39:42.076-04:00What a lovely visit, Mariette. The redwoods are in...What a lovely visit, Mariette. The redwoods are incredible, it would have been awe-inspiring to see them.<br /><br />How kind of you to help them out with the cleaning of the windows. I'm sure they deeply appreciated it. Is her husband still alive, or do you know? It would be amazing if you could track down a family member!Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-45059034613939480342021-06-08T07:56:13.396-04:002021-06-08T07:56:13.396-04:00Dearest Jim,
She and her husband were extremely ki...Dearest Jim,<br />She and her husband were extremely kind and let us hope one of their children or grands will read this.<br />Redwoods are indeed the best for teaching people about growing and nature. Sadly it seems that those California wildfires have destroyed a great part of them.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-39194666888423505902021-06-08T07:53:04.329-04:002021-06-08T07:53:04.329-04:00Dearest Victor,
Yes, some people's heart grows...Dearest Victor,<br />Yes, some people's heart grows tremendously big and so do Redwoods!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-5562871800035548042021-06-08T07:17:03.108-04:002021-06-08T07:17:03.108-04:00Hello Mariette, Those redwoods certainly are awe-i...Hello Mariette, Those redwoods certainly are awe-inspiring. I think that any one who has anything to do with making environmental decisions should be required to visit the redwood forests first. It is a great shame that your friend had to be stricken and lost at an early age--she looks like a nice woman.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.com