tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post6718490931551788009..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: A Dinner Was Held At The Home Of...Carol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-74797156656968334592009-02-09T11:30:00.000-05:002009-02-09T11:30:00.000-05:00Who'd find time to eat at such a party? I wish I c...Who'd find time to eat at such a party? I wish I could have stopped by and met Brother Cadfael...Town Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09777461911856383480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-50997735309404901572009-02-09T10:43:00.000-05:002009-02-09T10:43:00.000-05:00Remember those newspapers? We HAVE one. Every ...Remember those newspapers? We HAVE one. Every Wednesday we get four pages of "community news" which consist of tidbits like Joyce's daughter came down from Kansas City and she went to lunch at Red Lobster, then on Friday we get another four pages of Church bulletins which tell us all about the sermon last Sunday. None of it interesting, none of it germane, all of it a waste of paper.healingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-86188169290334576242009-02-08T17:58:00.000-05:002009-02-08T17:58:00.000-05:00You're garden mission statement is up at Gardening...You're garden mission statement is up at Gardening With Confidence - check it out http://tinyurl.com/cu9kdx and Thanks! HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-82306119804587427062009-02-08T17:05:00.000-05:002009-02-08T17:05:00.000-05:00Where did you get that mug/cup? I love it!Where did you get that mug/cup? I love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-13023328255096088112009-02-08T10:58:00.000-05:002009-02-08T10:58:00.000-05:00Carol, we used to have a local paper that had just...Carol, we used to have a local paper that had just such "society" articles; you've brought back some memories here. With a guest list like yours, I think your dinner party might make it to the front page, though!<BR/><BR/>I knew you would invite Elizabeth Lawrence, but wasn't sure who else might attend. Thanks for inviting Brother Cadfael; I didn't see this post last winter about his books (my Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-66685767217625108722009-02-08T09:36:00.000-05:002009-02-08T09:36:00.000-05:00A wonderful story of your dinner party - fascinati...A wonderful story of your dinner party - fascinating!HappyMouffetardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157145094611234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-19659300994060330552009-02-08T09:32:00.000-05:002009-02-08T09:32:00.000-05:00Carol, my dinner party is happening tonite, so sta...Carol, my dinner party is happening tonite, so stay tuned. <BR/><BR/>I helped research a book on the history of Boise. I loved going through the last 120 years of newspapers and reading about the parties: the guest list, entertainment, table decorations, fresh apple blossoms on the mantle piece, etc. <BR/><BR/>I especially love your table setting.<BR/><BR/>MAMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698595362707489593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-44714275690674051782009-02-08T09:08:00.000-05:002009-02-08T09:08:00.000-05:00Thanks to all for joining in for my dinner. Consid...Thanks to all for joining in for my dinner. Consider yourselves invited as well, though we'll have to move outside and set up some long tables... take down the doors and put them across some sawhorses like the farmers used to do when a big crew came for the harvest. It would be a fun and great time!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-32132625693358065972009-02-07T23:48:00.000-05:002009-02-07T23:48:00.000-05:00With so much going on this evening, afraid I might...With so much going on this evening, afraid I might miss interesting tidbits, I popped over, delighted to peek in on you and your amazing guests. Though thoughtful conversation with much to still learn, I'm off to check in at home ... if interested, dessert in still on the table.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-3834458014809486722009-02-07T22:50:00.000-05:002009-02-07T22:50:00.000-05:00What do you mean, remember when? The rag-that-pass...What do you mean, remember when? The rag-that-passes-for-a-community newspaper here in the Valley STILL reports on who visited whom...but your entry was far, far more entertaining to read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-70596529804433395322009-02-07T20:16:00.000-05:002009-02-07T20:16:00.000-05:00Frankly, Carol, I was worried when I saw you at th...Frankly, Carol, I was worried when I saw you at the 12-step meeting at my place tonight...you seemed so stressed, and had binged on seeds again. But when I saw what had been up here with hosting the dinner for such luminaries, no wonder! I would have had Crockett and Lawrence as well, but also the irascible genius Christopher Lloyd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-47449445970964572912009-02-07T18:21:00.000-05:002009-02-07T18:21:00.000-05:00Oh, to be at such a notable gathering! Gardening A...Oh, to be at such a notable gathering! Gardening A-listers, all of them ... hostess included!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-23164935234540266402009-02-07T17:25:00.000-05:002009-02-07T17:25:00.000-05:00The key to a good dinner party is selecting a vari...The key to a good dinner party is selecting a varied but harmonious assortment of guests. I think your party would be a great success!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-81418313532797114122009-02-07T17:11:00.000-05:002009-02-07T17:11:00.000-05:00The mini-tool and terra-cuppa tableware is hilario...The mini-tool and terra-cuppa tableware is hilarious and adorable at the same time, Carol! What a cool post this is. <BR/><BR/>I might like to keep it a smaller party: Brother Cadfael, Jim Crockett & Elizabeth Lawrence representing herbs, vegetables and ornamentals. <BR/><BR/>Burpee might be a little too high-power for comfort and you are <I>much</I> more fond of Warner than I am. <BR/><BR/>Annie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-36521716074958447962009-02-07T16:59:00.000-05:002009-02-07T16:59:00.000-05:00Before I got to your delightful guest list, my fir...Before I got to your delightful guest list, my first thought was that small-town newspapers have been replaced by the blog. <BR/><BR/>I've deleted many feeds when I realized how shallow the content was.<BR/><BR/>Gardeners are the one exception; I rarely delete a garden blog.<BR/><BR/>Enjoyed your fictive dinner immensely.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-26724076609829648992009-02-07T16:39:00.000-05:002009-02-07T16:39:00.000-05:00Hi there Carol, an excellent posting!Hands up, I’m...<B>Hi there Carol,</B> an excellent posting!<BR/><BR/>Hands up, I’m not familiar with any of your guests but through reading your comments I can see that Brother Cadfael seems popular. I’ll need to look him up. It sounds like you’ve had great mix and enjoyed everyone’s company, great stuff :-DShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-90995213042313268752009-02-07T15:27:00.000-05:002009-02-07T15:27:00.000-05:00Sounds like a lovely party. I would like to meet ...Sounds like a lovely party. I would like to meet all of those gardeners. Your place setting were very appropriate too. Good show.~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-21633466910139032462009-02-07T13:57:00.000-05:002009-02-07T13:57:00.000-05:00Carol,A fun time would be had by all...I too woul...Carol,<BR/><BR/>A fun time would be had by all...I too would love to have Ms Lawrence at the dinner table... GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-7373657728012980512009-02-07T13:28:00.000-05:002009-02-07T13:28:00.000-05:00Jim Crockett! Good for you. I still use his advice...Jim Crockett! Good for you. I still use his advice frequently. Got started on him via my father. And Brother Cadfael's familiar to me via my mother, an avid mystery reader. Great dinner party posting.Ann D. Travershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321634548808641216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-76718911115498380172009-02-07T12:44:00.000-05:002009-02-07T12:44:00.000-05:00Oh, I just loved this! Thanks for sharing.Oh, I just loved this! Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-35325849593839884342009-02-07T12:23:00.000-05:002009-02-07T12:23:00.000-05:00I know of Brother Cadfael, having read about many ...I know of Brother Cadfael, having read about many of his adventures. He should keep the conversation going!<BR/>I look forward to seeing the newspaper report and (hopefully) the accompanying photograph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-18552354806163616902009-02-07T11:56:00.000-05:002009-02-07T11:56:00.000-05:00It sounds as is you are going to be enjoying some ...It sounds as is you are going to be enjoying some excellent company at your dinner party. I do like your choice of Brother Cadfael from the pages of a book. Shrewsbury is only thirty miles or so down the road to me. I might have chosen one or two different guests if I had thought along those lines but too late now. The deed is done :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-9457713204719597292009-02-07T10:03:00.000-05:002009-02-07T10:03:00.000-05:00Ha! That is such a cute table setting. I love to t...Ha! That is such a cute table setting. <BR/><BR/>I love to talk to Elizabeth Lawrence and James Underwood Crockett.sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-74496407977324877802009-02-07T09:21:00.000-05:002009-02-07T09:21:00.000-05:00I'm glad you included Mr. Burpee. Although heirloo...I'm glad you included Mr. Burpee. Although heirloom and open pollinated seeds are wonderful, I think we sometimes forget the reasons our farming forebears spent so much time trying to develop "improved" varieties...if you've ever lost a tomato to wilt, that's why.<BR/><BR/>Love your place setting!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-19921634479945195812009-02-07T08:38:00.000-05:002009-02-07T08:38:00.000-05:00Somehow I just knew you'd invite Sarah Lawrence. (...Somehow I just knew you'd invite Sarah Lawrence. (I invited her correspondent, Katharine White.) I never thought to invite a fictional character, but Cadfael makes an awesome choice.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.com