tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post3486792958657134715..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: sunshine, fresh air, long walks....in SurreyJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-33060012574569417382011-03-26T09:46:50.477-04:002011-03-26T09:46:50.477-04:00Love it - the happy drinker. It actually never oc...Love it - the happy drinker. It actually never occurred to me that it looked like a bottle of wine. I prefer the new one so I can see all of your face. The sepia would be more unusual, but both are great photos.<br /><br />I love the woman biking along with the red beret - so quaint.Grace @ Sense and Simplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185222544452668586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-7081440802765146662011-03-22T15:11:16.807-04:002011-03-22T15:11:16.807-04:00Dear Jeanne, lovely photos as always. It is amazi...Dear Jeanne, lovely photos as always. It is amazing what a bit of sun can do for you. Tika is gorgeous. I grew up with Springers. He is a Springer Spaniel isn't he?<br /><br />I like the black and white photo of you the best xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-47998539938570749452011-03-22T12:06:42.483-04:002011-03-22T12:06:42.483-04:00It is beautiful where you live Jeanne .. I think I...It is beautiful where you live Jeanne .. I think I like the antique finish it is warmer xxRuby Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363324397629901056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-88453010410322472832011-03-22T06:56:00.497-04:002011-03-22T06:56:00.497-04:00Prepare the guest room Jeanne, I'm coming over...Prepare the guest room Jeanne, I'm coming over!! What if I promise not to bring all six kids?? Seriously, Jeanne, the area you live in is divine...rain, hail or shine.<br /><br />I love both photos equally - absolutely no help to you at all I'm afraid. Eeni, meeni, mynie...<br /><br />Meredy xocount it all joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708861124077922586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-41467072363482001622011-03-22T01:59:22.306-04:002011-03-22T01:59:22.306-04:00Well, a suggestion. How about happy drinker in bla...Well, a suggestion. How about happy drinker in black and white. But you look good in both so it is a tad difficult to choose.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-3892221977592425172011-03-21T20:29:20.183-04:002011-03-21T20:29:20.183-04:00Jeanne, I've always thought your eyes behind t...Jeanne, I've always thought your eyes behind the camera lens was a great photo. I like the new photo, especially the sepia version. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-88231850604090041452011-03-21T17:34:50.327-04:002011-03-21T17:34:50.327-04:00I am not sure - they are all lovely. I do like the...I am not sure - they are all lovely. I do like the Happy Drinker because we get to see the gorgeous colour of your eyes.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-15059979233267954192011-03-21T17:26:38.360-04:002011-03-21T17:26:38.360-04:00Oh,please, the 'happy drinker'.There is su...Oh,please, the 'happy drinker'.There is such a twinkle in your eyes. Plus, you're a great photographer - show that lens!<br />Love your blog.<br />Greeting from, Miranda in San Francisco Bay Area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-62524818725066493352011-03-21T15:06:43.756-04:002011-03-21T15:06:43.756-04:00I had to laugh at Happy Drinker! I think both phot...I had to laugh at Happy Drinker! I think both photos are terrific and you can't go wrong no matter which you choose. And I loved your spring tour!Stephanie @ La Dolce Vitahttp://dreamingladolcevita.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-48177889797362081112011-03-21T15:03:47.983-04:002011-03-21T15:03:47.983-04:00I'm with the antique finish, but either way it...I'm with the antique finish, but either way it's a great photo Jeanne. How funny about the bottle, it had NEVER even occurred to me! Just obviously a camera lens.<br />So glad that Christine is well and moving on, what a resilient lot our children are!<br />Sharon<br />xxsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-22950528781986269792011-03-21T13:31:58.337-04:002011-03-21T13:31:58.337-04:00The antique one is very pretty, Jeanne! But nothin...The antique one is very pretty, Jeanne! But nothing compares to your wonderful blue eyes...so it`s difficult for me. Why don`t you use both like you do it on your site now? I think it`s perfect! :)<br /><br />Oh, this Surrey is so beautiful...I love the countyside and these typical small villages really much. *sigh*<br />So very, very charming!<br /><br />I just packed your parcel today and it will be hopefully soon in beautiful Surrey.<br /><br />I`m sending all my best wishes to a happy drinker... :)) Beate XXMoonshine & Woolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902239098349652588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-90965337741856039072011-03-21T11:46:16.942-04:002011-03-21T11:46:16.942-04:00I love the antique finish one. You remind me of Ja...I love the antique finish one. You remind me of Jackie O. Kennedy in that one, on one of her sailing trips. <br />Glad that Christine is well. I loved anthropology too when I was in college, but my parents would not hear of it. So nice to hear that you are supportive of her choices.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39508354156997422722011-03-21T11:24:27.424-04:002011-03-21T11:24:27.424-04:00I like the drinker as it shows your beautiful blue...I like the drinker as it shows your beautiful blue eyes!<br />Funny that someone thought it was a wine bottle...hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-4447527203249305102011-03-21T11:16:18.054-04:002011-03-21T11:16:18.054-04:00that's funny someone thought you were drinking...that's funny someone thought you were drinking a bottle of wine! to me it's obvious it's a camera and i really like that shot ;-) but between the 2 new ones, i prefer the B&W image~<br /><br />but all are lovely!Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18247439873731428872011-03-21T09:28:43.025-04:002011-03-21T09:28:43.025-04:00Looking great in the photograph Jeanne. I'd g...Looking great in the photograph Jeanne. I'd go for a b/w photo. <br />Doesn't the sunshine make such a difference. Windows open, curtains in the breeze. Warmer outside than in today. Lovely. Please let it stay this way for at least a few days.Victoria | Hibiscus Bloemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937937184875769756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-12819026703488325822011-03-21T08:17:18.488-04:002011-03-21T08:17:18.488-04:00Oh, Jeanne, what a full post! I'm relieved to ...Oh, Jeanne, what a full post! I'm relieved to hear Christine's news. Those photos are just glorious - thanks for taking us on your walk with you. You know how much a treat that is for me. I always twigged with the lens but if you were to change, I'd choose the B & W. It's so delightful to see your pretty face. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-91901885243982878492011-03-21T08:00:24.314-04:002011-03-21T08:00:24.314-04:00too funny!!!
drinking a bottle of wine???
do the ...too funny!!!<br />drinking a bottle of wine???<br /><br />do the black and white.<br />you don't want to look like an antique<br />do you?<br /><br />xxxx<br />you sure are 'getting some cyber love' lately!!!<br />i was over at millies.Renée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-70802799271885670422011-03-21T07:33:54.117-04:002011-03-21T07:33:54.117-04:00Antique! But I always like your original pic. I ...Antique! But I always like your original pic. I love seeing your face though so this was a pleasant surprise! You are a beautiful woman. <br />Glad Christine is doing well and re-starting her classes. She sounds like she has a lot of spunk and if she takes after you, that has to be good!<br />Your walk looks just lovely and how neat that you walk with your husband. I love to walk too and right now my favorite walk is behind the stroller with my grandson...fun! Hope you have a grand walk today!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-54716293075061703452011-03-21T07:05:20.598-04:002011-03-21T07:05:20.598-04:00Thank you all for your comments...very interesting...Thank you all for your comments...very interesting!<br />A few things I had not thought about before with the photos and I am glad to read that you all clued into the camera lens first. Although, now that I mentioned it... it may make you smile when you see it in the future :)<br />I think we are still 50/50 between the two photos...I will hold out for a few more :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-45875165796674157982011-03-21T06:56:53.295-04:002011-03-21T06:56:53.295-04:00My fave is still the face behind the lens...but if...My fave is still the face behind the lens...but if you feel the need to change it, I'd go with the antique finish.<br /><br />It seems that Spring turned up in Surrey on the right day--the vernal equinox and all...thanks for the trip around town...lovely.rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-14190839557338295502011-03-21T06:17:46.762-04:002011-03-21T06:17:46.762-04:00Hello Jeanne - loved the road to town, the garden ...Hello Jeanne - loved the road to town, the garden chairs, and the girls out riding. What a wonderful day.<br /><br />I do like your current photo behind the lens, but your new pic is just lovely, too. I think I prefer the antique finish.Michelle Trusttumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884862204260428780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-61764737836200997802011-03-21T06:09:43.921-04:002011-03-21T06:09:43.921-04:00Oh most definitely the Happy Drinker is the photo ...Oh most definitely the Happy Drinker is the photo I like because it shows the colour of your smiling eyes.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85355236490262177462011-03-21T06:08:19.721-04:002011-03-21T06:08:19.721-04:00Hi Jeanne, First off, you do not look a bit like y...Hi Jeanne, First off, you do not look a bit like you have been drinking,<br />actually you look quite beautiful in the photo with the camera.<br />My initial thought is that I was "drawn" to the picture of you with the antique finish because of the "warmth" it shows. The black and white one is just as nice too, but I think for you blog page it is a stark contrast.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759831735033471810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-7933922613204386062011-03-20T23:38:20.248-04:002011-03-20T23:38:20.248-04:00Well I thought it was a camera lens myself, -- I l...Well I thought it was a camera lens myself, -- I like that photo and I like the sepia tone, however,I am not much help really because I also like the sharp tone on tone.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are still with New Zealand, Australia and Japan, a lovely quote you may like for your daughter<br /><br />“For happiness one needs security, but joy can spring<br />like a flower even from the cliffs of despair”Anne Lindbergh<br /><br />thank you for the lovely comment on my blog,<br /><br />Joannyjoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338150531816845279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-91419501032968315662011-03-20T21:42:11.090-04:002011-03-20T21:42:11.090-04:00Such beautiful photos! And I like the black and wh...Such beautiful photos! And I like the black and white one of you best. You look great.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com