tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post4884402653913956008..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Young LoveHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-34872607362548287552009-09-18T01:39:46.811-04:002009-09-18T01:39:46.811-04:00• Thanks kindly, Louise. Much appreciated. :)• Thanks kindly, Louise. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-91360847459820625482009-09-17T22:01:24.751-04:002009-09-17T22:01:24.751-04:00Wonderful story. I love the monarch and shadow pic...Wonderful story. I love the monarch and shadow pictures.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-52995010677946005732009-09-13T15:50:03.298-04:002009-09-13T15:50:03.298-04:00• Thanks so much, Sandra. I'm glad Benny makes...• Thanks so much, Sandra. I'm glad Benny makes you smile. He does likewise for me. And I sure don't know if my listening made this couple's day but they sure did make mine. Thanks always for stopping by, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Leah. I'm glad you enjoyed the story and photos. It means a lot to me that you do. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very kindly, Pat. I'm really glad you enjoyed the post. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Geosomin. Certainly something to aspire to, eh? :) Thanks very much for your kind words. They're much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Erin. You gotta love people who give you hope. I'm so glad you read and enjoyed this story. Hugs to you. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Organic Meatbag. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48305278740605195652009-09-11T13:57:29.205-04:002009-09-11T13:57:29.205-04:00Wow, beautiful pictures!Wow, beautiful pictures!Organic Meatbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740368286985980207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17970012364424306812009-09-10T21:26:29.502-04:002009-09-10T21:26:29.502-04:00love LOVE how you describe that couple. Gives gre...love LOVE how you describe that couple. Gives great hope, it does, all of this love found even later in life.<br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-62423836700095141602009-09-10T16:19:27.557-04:002009-09-10T16:19:27.557-04:00I want to be old and in love like that...made me h...I want to be old and in love like that...made me happy just reading about it.<br />Thanks :)Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-24989544001830644702009-09-09T16:40:16.265-04:002009-09-09T16:40:16.265-04:00That's a wonderful, wonderful story about the ...That's a wonderful, wonderful story about the 'young' couple from the retirement home. <br /><br />Love your photos, as always. Have to say that the plant's shadow on the door is my favorite today.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-78982650574416224642009-09-09T12:09:38.267-04:002009-09-09T12:09:38.267-04:00What a beautiful story. Excellent pics, Hilary.What a beautiful story. Excellent pics, Hilary.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-21794975754370791202009-09-08T14:41:52.131-04:002009-09-08T14:41:52.131-04:00Great pictures, as usual friend. I especially lik...Great pictures, as usual friend. I especially like the shadows on the house and, of course, the one of Benny. He always makes me smile.<br /><br />I LOVED the story of the elderly couple. Just charming. I'm so glad you met them. I'm guessing it made their day to be able to tell their story to such a receptive audience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-74109307844431006662009-09-08T11:18:55.144-04:002009-09-08T11:18:55.144-04:00* Thanks very much for those kind words, Sandi. Th...* Thanks very much for those kind words, Sandi. They mean a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br />* Thank you, Indrani. Much appreciated. I'm still at a loss as to what they are too. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />* Thank you KofNYH. Much appreciated. I sometimes long for great city shots. ;)<br /><br />* Thanks, Frank. And you're welcome. :)<br /><br />* Sandy, Benny is a Jack Russell Terrier (or at times Terror). He's pretty good for for his breed. Read up on JRT's. They're great dogs, but are extremely active and need a lot of attention and exercise. I hope it works out for you. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much, Shrinky. This couple was younger than most newlyweds in many ways. They sure are a delight. Thanks for the kind words. :)<br /><br />* Thanks, Michele. You sure took your time warming up out west, and now you're cooling off quickly. Summer is so fleeting. And yes, butterflies are tricky to sneak up upon.. dragonflies too. Thanks always for the visit. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much for your always thoughtful and inspiring comments, Russell. I totally agree with what you said. Love is wonderful at any and every age.. but perhaps more appreciated as we age. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much, MPM. I'm glad that you enjoyed the post. As always, I so appreciate your visit. :)<br /><br />* Thanks so much Blunoz. I don't think they're tiles as they're a heavy metal. I still have no clue. Thanks so much for the very kind words. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />* Thank you, Nancy. That seagull really wasn't very far from them at all. They were hanging around for bread that people were (but shouldn't be) offering to the ducks. Thanks so much for your visit. :)<br /><br />* Thank you again, Sandy. :) You sure make the rounds faster than I do. I hope you return to see the reply about Benny.<br /><br />* Thank you, Brian. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />* Thank you, Merisi. I do have a hard time with birds but I just keep snapping and every now and then one of them works out. They're tricky. Thanks so much for your always-kind words. :)<br /><br />* Thanks very kindly, MaggieGem. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Much appreciated. :)<br /><br />* Thanks kindly, Cheffie. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-18318098987113628572009-09-08T11:12:33.876-04:002009-09-08T11:12:33.876-04:00This post brightened my day and brought a smile to...This post brightened my day and brought a smile to my face! Thank you!Cheffie-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568520021347503121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-75257855697489667822009-09-08T08:54:10.626-04:002009-09-08T08:54:10.626-04:00Once again, a wonderful set of photos with a story...Once again, a wonderful set of photos with a story to make a heart smile. Nice work Hilary!MaggieGemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956579207914268895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-38196572556380297992009-09-07T23:36:16.820-04:002009-09-07T23:36:16.820-04:00"I snapped a few shots of the gulls in flight..."<i>I snapped a few shots of the gulls in flight.</i>"<br /><br />That's the understatement of the month! :-)<br />I don't know how you do it, I am so bad with birds in general, and worse with birds in flight, I often think there's a conspiracy against me taking pictures of them out there in birdland.<br /><br />The story of the not so young anymore lovers warmed my heart and your images too.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59382319638974831092009-09-07T23:10:17.809-04:002009-09-07T23:10:17.809-04:00lovely pics but you had me at the story of the eld...lovely pics but you had me at the story of the elderly couple. too cool!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-90551835651901334542009-09-07T19:58:39.239-04:002009-09-07T19:58:39.239-04:00Thanks for stopping by, friend. God bless.Thanks for stopping by, friend. God bless.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67154049612027278772009-09-07T17:53:21.108-04:002009-09-07T17:53:21.108-04:00What a great story. Very heartwarming. It's ni...What a great story. Very heartwarming. It's nice to know love can happen at any age. The pictures were beautiful. It was interesting that a large white bird looked like it was circling above their heads. I'm sure it was a play with space - the bird was probably over the pond.<br /><br />Benny and Lucy have swimming and fetching in common. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13698354757775225452009-09-07T16:18:58.978-04:002009-09-07T16:18:58.978-04:00My guess on the things on the back of the flatbed ...My guess on the things on the back of the flatbed truck are some sort of roof tiles?<br /><br />What a heart-warming story of your encounter with the couple by the pond. <br /><br />Wonderful pictures as always, thanks for sharing!blunozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917109513028096262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-16280987073514748272009-09-07T12:33:28.378-04:002009-09-07T12:33:28.378-04:00I love those people! What an inspiration they are...I love those people! What an inspiration they are to us all. And, of course, all your photos just make it all the more wonderful to visit here!Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48937618732472715972009-09-07T07:04:20.555-04:002009-09-07T07:04:20.555-04:00I used to think people such as the ones in your ph...I used to think people such as the ones in your photo were soooooo old! Now they do not seem very old at all! Age is relative.<br /><br />I have read and heard that often the most gratifying love is experienced latter on in life -- once a person has matured, the kids are grown and life has sort of settled down. <br /><br />Some people sort of rediscover their partner of many years and others - either because of death or divorce or whatever - find a new person in their life. <br /><br />I am happy for this couple and all those like them. Life is meant to be lived! (I think someone else may have already said that.... heh!)Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-74106536663432604692009-09-07T06:27:22.063-04:002009-09-07T06:27:22.063-04:00Beautiful post... not many folks here in the water...Beautiful post... not many folks here in the water anymore. It's getting so cold in the nights. This morning I awoke to 3 Celsius. Unbelievable... it's getting chilly and waters are cooling fast. I don't mind! Leaves are turning yellow fast!<br />I adore the butterfly on the flower! I try to take butterflies but they always know I'm sneaking up on them and off they go!! =)Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324458825591614167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-91298428039982599572009-09-07T06:24:06.745-04:002009-09-07T06:24:06.745-04:00Aw, how wonderful to see love blossom in a youthfu...Aw, how wonderful to see love blossom in a youthful heart. The body may age, but I think most of us always stay twenty-something inside.<br /><br />Your photography is breath-taking, particularly the butterfly, you captured the light so beautifully there.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-55293315869719917242009-09-07T06:07:49.054-04:002009-09-07T06:07:49.054-04:00Please tell me what kind of pup Benny is again. My...Please tell me what kind of pup Benny is again. My daughter and I want to bring a pup home, and Benny seems to be the ambassador of his kind.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-79017383858679981222009-09-07T01:40:04.112-04:002009-09-07T01:40:04.112-04:00What an inspiring couple! Thanks for telling us ab...What an inspiring couple! Thanks for telling us about them. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-80489974674342128622009-09-07T00:37:19.471-04:002009-09-07T00:37:19.471-04:00Wow...brilliant pics...not what this city boy sees...Wow...brilliant pics...not what this city boy sees every day.King of New York Hackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202932202319991075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-25210766808300716892009-09-06T23:16:36.078-04:002009-09-06T23:16:36.078-04:00I liked your caricaturisation of the elderly coupl...I liked your caricaturisation of the elderly couple with words more. :)<br />Interesting shots, though I could not make any intelligent guess with those patterns.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.com