tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post3290262974341634005..comments2024-03-28T08:18:37.664-04:00Comments on MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS: Soapboxes, progress, and prettiesMagpie's Mumblingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-26753560213125924892019-07-26T22:19:54.222-04:002019-07-26T22:19:54.222-04:00Thanks Judy - the links are fun to search out (as ...Thanks Judy - the links are fun to search out (as you know!).Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-20090411950469152072019-07-26T19:51:34.617-04:002019-07-26T19:51:34.617-04:00Enjoying your works in progress and the interestin...Enjoying your works in progress and the interesting links you manage to find!Judy Cooper Textile Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839667572702786229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-13692551122918081582019-07-20T14:55:04.827-04:002019-07-20T14:55:04.827-04:00Good idea Quinn and I really wish we could do that...Good idea Quinn and I really wish we could do that too. Unfortunately we have to have the phone 'on' if someone comes to the door so they can ring up to let us know they're here. One of the joys of apartment life. I don't normally get too annoyed with the spam callers - I just glance at the display on the phone and if I don't recognize the number I don't bother with it. The only time I get riled is when they call at dark-thirty in the morning and wake us up - with heart rates skyrocketing because our first thought is something's wrong with our family. Fortunately that hasn't happened too many times - yet. Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-56441397165657232112019-07-20T10:23:39.258-04:002019-07-20T10:23:39.258-04:00Robocalls never seem to stop, and became so irrita...Robocalls never seem to stop, and became so irritating I now usually turn the ringer off on my landline unless I'm waiting for a call. Any friends or acquaintances who call me probably expect to leave a voicemail anyway, knowing that I am outside a lot. <br />This way, I check emails once/day, and only have to get annoyed once about all the bogus messages. Not a great solution, but an improvement.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-84437496638854874222019-07-15T08:18:34.977-04:002019-07-15T08:18:34.977-04:00There are so many great fibre artists out there - ...There are so many great fibre artists out there - and so little time to pursue all the great ideas!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-34897375495517354612019-07-14T16:00:31.954-04:002019-07-14T16:00:31.954-04:00The Fiber artist link is really nice. Lots of insp...The Fiber artist link is really nice. Lots of inspiration thereSalty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-57568565601496678712019-07-13T15:20:08.280-04:002019-07-13T15:20:08.280-04:00Oh wow - trimming the hedge at that hour of the mo...Oh wow - trimming the hedge at that hour of the morning...it's a wonder the neighbours didn't call the police!! So far we haven't disconnected the house phone at night - really want to have it accessible for emergencies. It's only been a couple of times in recent memory that we've been woken up at dark-thirty in the morning with nuisance calls, so it's not that bad. If it gets worse I seriously might go without a phone at night!!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-38739339110065027922019-07-13T15:17:56.682-04:002019-07-13T15:17:56.682-04:00I'm happy I was spoiled too! Jack has never g...I'm happy I was spoiled too! Jack has never given me flowers for 'occasions' but sometimes will just pick up a bunch on a whim. Those are the kind that mean the most anyway! Thank you for your kind words about the landscape....it's getting there.Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-10186416777241830222019-07-13T15:16:43.288-04:002019-07-13T15:16:43.288-04:00I think we're going to need a pretty big soapb...I think we're going to need a pretty big soapbox in order to fit everyone that wants to join us!! And yes Resident Chef is definitely a keeper. Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-20840500851037140662019-07-13T15:15:46.386-04:002019-07-13T15:15:46.386-04:00I'm not quite to the point of unplugging the p...I'm not quite to the point of unplugging the phone....we still have a landline and want to have ready access to calling for emergency help in a hurry should we need it. Heaven forbid we ever do, but at least we know it's accessible. It's only been a couple of times in recent memory that we've had nuisance calls that early in the morning so it's not too bad. Annoying though!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-21082739430966031752019-07-13T10:59:49.185-04:002019-07-13T10:59:49.185-04:00Hi Mary Anne, yes, we disconnect our home phone at...Hi Mary Anne, yes, we disconnect our home phone at night for the very same reason, and just leave on the mobile for emergencies. A relative chatting to me said that her son-in-law was having trouble sleeping. Earlier this week, he woke up about 04.30 and couldn't sleep, and of course, in the UK (as I am) it is light at that time of the morning. He didn't look at the time, but thought it was a good idea to trim his hedge (with a power hedge-trimmer!!)... I'm sure the neighbours weren't best pleased!<br />Always enjoy looking through your links, and fibre art, well, how wonderful! So inspiring!<br />Thank you, as always,<br />Val (UK)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069489622397058207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-83281928031902362772019-07-13T10:36:15.407-04:002019-07-13T10:36:15.407-04:00My phone is off at night. After all the caregiving...My phone is off at night. After all the caregiving years when I was on 24/7, I've arrived at the point where if anyone needs me they can come get me!Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-45594856607952947402019-07-13T09:46:56.422-04:002019-07-13T09:46:56.422-04:00I am SO glad you were spoiled with flowers. They a...I am SO glad you were spoiled with flowers. They are lovely. And I love, love, LOVE, your current landscape. Wow. You do such amazing work. Absolutely fabulous!Reneehttps://monkeyandmutt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-19275065838426861972019-07-13T09:34:53.281-04:002019-07-13T09:34:53.281-04:00I am right beside you dear on that soapbox! Those...I am right beside you dear on that soapbox! Those calls are extremely annoying. Resident Chef is a super sweetie to give you gorgeous flowers. Good quote today and I can relate.Sherryhttp://www.createology.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-63918733511180886152019-07-13T08:37:58.870-04:002019-07-13T08:37:58.870-04:00Definitely machine generated - and probably coming...Definitely machine generated - and probably coming from overseas somewhere. And blocking the number doesn't do much good because they just change their number (part of the automation process they use). At least we didn't get awakened at dark-thirty this morning!!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-84273016622248216762019-07-13T08:36:44.816-04:002019-07-13T08:36:44.816-04:00Yes, walls are definitely a whole lot more interes...Yes, walls are definitely a whole lot more interesting than telemarketers!! As for rabbit holes, you can guess I spend a lot of time finding my way out of them (but it's SO much fun while I'm there!).Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-59733237286662993752019-07-13T07:33:39.141-04:002019-07-13T07:33:39.141-04:00Sounds like robocalls, machine generated, so even ...Sounds like robocalls, machine generated, so even an airhorn wouldn't deter them. Probably generated from a totally different time zone. I've had calls from Sierra Leone, Azerbaijan, etc. Now blocked, but the machine uses different origination numbers to continue. Flowers are a good antidote, though.Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-58296283384328707842019-07-13T05:51:59.045-04:002019-07-13T05:51:59.045-04:00That quote did make me laugh! Sometimes walls are ...That quote did make me laugh! Sometimes walls are much more interesting, aren't they. =) How sweet the flowers are your Resident Chef gifted you. Just because flowers are the very best. I went down the rabbit hole of fibre artists....gosh each and every 'artwork' is amazing.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782099930159071920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-84723078692770680692019-07-12T22:17:16.672-04:002019-07-12T22:17:16.672-04:00The flowers are definitely pretty. We don't h...The flowers are definitely pretty. We don't have anything on our balcony this year, so it's extra nice to have something inside to enjoy. And glad you enjoyed the garden tour!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-11687284818556907012019-07-12T22:15:44.916-04:002019-07-12T22:15:44.916-04:00Thanks Vicki - I feel loved! Thanks Vicki - I feel loved! Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-25494677724238093262019-07-12T22:15:25.940-04:002019-07-12T22:15:25.940-04:00Thanks Joy - at this point in the process it feels...Thanks Joy - at this point in the process it feels as though I'm working at a snail's pace and much of what I'm doing really doesn't show unless you're looking at it closely. And yes, the 'no reason why' flowers are the best! Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-35661031130670087952019-07-12T22:14:10.155-04:002019-07-12T22:14:10.155-04:00Hi Julierose - welcome! Today we ended up with 5 ...Hi Julierose - welcome! Today we ended up with 5 calls, none of which we answered so you'd think they'd get tired of trying. Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-57532621876600096362019-07-12T21:11:22.365-04:002019-07-12T21:11:22.365-04:00Flowers and progress look great.
The garden tour l...Flowers and progress look great.<br />The garden tour link is inspiring. I like the little French cafe style table and chairs. I think it would be a perfect place for morning coffee and correspondence!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-8688535120987743762019-07-12T19:18:12.559-04:002019-07-12T19:18:12.559-04:00Beautiful flowers and your landscape is coming alo...Beautiful flowers and your landscape is coming along beautifully! Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24429902.post-58344950249389158932019-07-12T16:20:22.693-04:002019-07-12T16:20:22.693-04:00Glad to see you get "no reason why" flow...Glad to see you get "no reason why" flowers too. Your new work of art looks great and is coming along.JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/03560982218076503012noreply@blogger.com