tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post2205505338764853324..comments2024-03-18T18:45:59.168-07:00Comments on Home Living: Hello From AlaskaLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-25810791710741528922011-09-01T07:59:23.751-07:002011-09-01T07:59:23.751-07:00I am back in the lower-48, "Outside" as ...I am back in the lower-48, "Outside" as we called it in my Alaska years, and back to the heat wave here, but getting new ideas for Tea time and work and creativity and home living. Someone must have been reading my blog, because they were much nicer to my pink suitcase on the way home and not one thing was broken, nor any new damage on it. ;-) I forgot most of the things I was going toLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48404959881985793582011-09-01T03:35:16.923-07:002011-09-01T03:35:16.923-07:00You must be re-living some wonderful memories, Lyd...You must be re-living some wonderful memories, Lydia!<br />The natural beauty in your lovely photos is amazing!<br />It seems like you are really enjoying your journey back there :-) <br />What a blessing for you..TrishTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502174233868442174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-85357548942776812052011-08-31T07:27:54.155-07:002011-08-31T07:27:54.155-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this special time wi...Thank you so much for sharing this special time with us. I have truly enjoyed looking through your lovely photographs. I pray you return safely home!Miss Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368631270713699190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45295811575297925902011-08-30T15:12:45.442-07:002011-08-30T15:12:45.442-07:00While I often bring my own tea bags and tea cups i...While I often bring my own tea bags and tea cups in my carry on tote, wrapped securely in bubble wrap (there is a bag that is made from quilted fabric, that serves as a tote for a tea cup), I find it too heavy to attempt to take a sewing machine, so my secret is to make email friends from the area I am going to visit, and they usually allow me to use their sewing machines. And I sometimes take Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77877904239048708532011-08-30T11:46:47.698-07:002011-08-30T11:46:47.698-07:00What fun this post has been to follow! Thank you s...What fun this post has been to follow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.<br /><br />But I just HAVE to ask.....HOW did you pull off "tea" in the wilderness? Did you plan ahead and take all the linens, food, & tea things with you on your flight? And how did you manage to whip up that gorgeous dress? Did you bring your sewing machine & patterns along, too? I&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30249085246458042292011-08-29T10:30:50.303-07:002011-08-29T10:30:50.303-07:00the skirt and top looked much better ironed. I was...the skirt and top looked much better ironed. I was trying to get a picture before it rained. It rained almost every day there!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60360404261096360952011-08-28T16:06:43.473-07:002011-08-28T16:06:43.473-07:00Looks like an amazing trip! It would be great to h...Looks like an amazing trip! It would be great to have you join us at Seasonal Sundays.<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79741609421056100982011-08-27T20:36:29.318-07:002011-08-27T20:36:29.318-07:00Thanks for the visit to Alaska Lydia. We lived in...Thanks for the visit to Alaska Lydia. We lived in Two Rivers for 11 years from 1993-2004. I also lived in Delta Junction for 3 years in the early 80's. I enjoy looking at your photos of your trip. We have a little patch here and there of fireweed where we live here in Coquille. It always makes me think of Alaska. The Natives told us that when the fireweed was done blooming it wasn't Deborah Swinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774335433805335182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18536867585164543932011-08-26T19:09:31.689-07:002011-08-26T19:09:31.689-07:00How beautiful! I enjoyed reading this. Thank you f...How beautiful! I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-73349077007427818262011-08-25T00:34:39.932-07:002011-08-25T00:34:39.932-07:00I will be removing my book from Amazon and selling...I will be removing my book from Amazon and selling it only at lulu.com where I will be lowering the price soon.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-25365250373851027762011-08-24T20:23:15.494-07:002011-08-24T20:23:15.494-07:00Thank you Lydia for sharing the tea in the woods w...Thank you Lydia for sharing the tea in the woods with us. How delightful to see a tea table with all the trimmings set up in the deep woods and a moose standing for the photo. Just delightful!<br /><br />Mrs. J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-57277801489878583422011-08-24T17:28:27.840-07:002011-08-24T17:28:27.840-07:00So beautiful! Thank you!So beautiful! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-68110167986008189212011-08-24T13:52:11.498-07:002011-08-24T13:52:11.498-07:00I'm so enjoying checking back each day to see ...I'm so enjoying checking back each day to see new pictures! I love the idea of adding to the same post each day of your vacation. When it's time to leave, I hope you have a very safe journey back home.Mrs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852637657270835106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3750235932256421272011-08-24T10:33:13.151-07:002011-08-24T10:33:13.151-07:00The "Tea Time" table and outdoor setting...The "Tea Time" table and outdoor setting are so pretty - it's a lovely thing to do and makes it all so special to share. <br />It looks like a type of biscuit or shortcake in the back corner and some whipped cream...a delicious go-along with the fresh strawberries.<br />I also love the natural bouquet of wildflowers which goes perfectly with the whole setting.<br />The window frame Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-82248832506611387562011-08-24T10:03:06.515-07:002011-08-24T10:03:06.515-07:00I've seen a lot of moose but no mosquitoes at ...I've seen a lot of moose but no mosquitoes at all.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-62782308567666805852011-08-23T20:32:48.603-07:002011-08-23T20:32:48.603-07:00I heard that the mosquito in Alaska is so big it i...I heard that the mosquito in Alaska is so big it is known as the state bird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14600020949387692962011-08-22T23:19:51.494-07:002011-08-22T23:19:51.494-07:00I have not seen one mosquito since I came here. I ...I have not seen one mosquito since I came here. I remember though, in the old days, what a nuisance they were, especially when trying to sleep!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70700944059442627952011-08-22T22:19:51.096-07:002011-08-22T22:19:51.096-07:00My stay-cation has included your trip to Alaska an...My stay-cation has included your trip to Alaska and back to the homestead. <br />I so enjoy the tea by the lake today. Those strawberries are mouth watering. I feel like I'm there with you and I can smell the sweetness of the grasses, the air and the dampness of the lake. In my mind I can hear the Loons calling. Thank you bringing us along on your trip Lydia. You are a dear.<br />Mrs. J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2696660588747055042011-08-22T13:54:44.622-07:002011-08-22T13:54:44.622-07:00So pretty. Enjoy your trip and thank you for shari...So pretty. Enjoy your trip and thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-44756892214517122152011-08-22T11:01:12.165-07:002011-08-22T11:01:12.165-07:00It is a beautiful place and your post is just love...It is a beautiful place and your post is just lovely. I don't know why, but there was something that made me terribly sad, though. Perhaps because so much that was so good is gone? I really don't know.<br /><br />MiriamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70304694844059416402011-08-20T22:14:29.594-07:002011-08-20T22:14:29.594-07:00I hope you are having a lovely time. So many memor...I hope you are having a lovely time. So many memories for you I'm sure. Thank you for taking time out to email me this week. I'm taking your words to heart.Mrs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852637657270835106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-82490254468372558822011-08-20T03:57:25.775-07:002011-08-20T03:57:25.775-07:00Beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Alaska....Beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Alaska. Maybe one day! I hope you have a lovely time.<br />Many blessingsLarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622537113348676145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87924253930100915222011-08-19T20:26:39.426-07:002011-08-19T20:26:39.426-07:00Wishing you lots of lovely views and plenty of res...Wishing you lots of lovely views and plenty of rest and relaxation in the wilderness. Those strawberries sound delicious. Will you try to bring some home again to plant? Maybe this time they will take! Thank you for sharing your vacation, Lydia!Kimberlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06513581671436131330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89002792222975635712011-08-19T16:00:33.036-07:002011-08-19T16:00:33.036-07:00What a beautiful area. It must have been just won...What a beautiful area. It must have been just wonderful to grow up there. Your folks were brave!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-44861708939399382192011-08-19T10:45:49.248-07:002011-08-19T10:45:49.248-07:00The scenery is so pretty. So nice you can revisit...The scenery is so pretty. So nice you can revisit your childhood home again ~ hope your time there is filled with much happy reminiscing!<br />~LynneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com