tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post2389352845957135260..comments2024-03-26T05:56:35.882-05:00Comments on With thy Needle & Thread: Getting away...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974494691327751754noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-19399414956057925812011-09-27T13:43:47.078-05:002011-09-27T13:43:47.078-05:00Brenda, We are jealous!!! Our favorite place is St...Brenda, We are jealous!!! Our favorite place is Steamboat Springs, CO. So many road trips from there!!<br />Just fun and the air smells so clean, plus the landscapes are pristine at the higher elevations. Enjoy, and take lots of photos for us, flatland people[OK]. Can't wait for your new pattern additions. :-) Have also enjoyed your sister's posts on the Moda Country Fair Hop and her fabric which is perfect to finish a lot of my needlework projects.Labbiegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-47276911091865560532011-09-27T12:02:09.873-05:002011-09-27T12:02:09.873-05:00I live in the mountains at 9000 ft elevation about...I live in the mountains at 9000 ft elevation about an hour from the Royal Gorge Bridge. No, you don't have to cross the bridge to get to the train. You can walk across it if you want, but no one should force you:) I didn't realize people visiting this area from other places think like you do. I was LOL reading your entire post:) It is beautiful here, and yes it does make you feel small at times, but also close to God. Enjoy your trip and your son.kchedrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309088397785169109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-27329244421139636572011-09-26T22:08:17.715-05:002011-09-26T22:08:17.715-05:00You will love every minute of it! Take the time an...You will love every minute of it! Take the time and forget all your cares. Just got back from the Denver area myself. We did the mountain roads...Fall River Road and Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mtn. National Park. So beautiful, but definitely not for the faint of heart. I, too, had to face my fears, though, and I am so glad I did.DSFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154844891554813867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-80553901038225645712011-09-26T13:48:22.626-05:002011-09-26T13:48:22.626-05:00We live in Colorado and it's been several year...We live in Colorado and it's been several years since we went and saw our folks in Iowa (and Nebraska). Should we do that home-swap thing? <br /><br />As someone who visits this site because I'm amazed at your talent, but have none ... let me just say, I'll trade a ski-lesson for an embroidery one any day! hehe<br /><br />Have a blast. Colorado is AWWWWWESOME ....Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-37266047650310338302011-09-26T11:04:00.154-05:002011-09-26T11:04:00.154-05:00I have flown with my little Gingher scissors many ...I have flown with my little Gingher scissors many times. The airlines allow scissors under four inches long, and I have never had a problem. I crossed the Royal Gorge bridge by foot thirty-one years ago on my honeymoon, and it was beautiful. If it first bothers you, just look straight ahead and not down. I think you will really enjoy it. We have travelled every year to Colorado since our honeymoon and love it. We just wish Iowa had mountains too!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-59199103037796826442011-09-26T08:20:12.132-05:002011-09-26T08:20:12.132-05:00The important things first. My needle threader by...The important things first. My needle threader by clover has a tiny thread cutter so no scissors are needed. I took it on the plane this summer no problems. I ride on the back of my dh BMW motercycle and it has two speeds, stop and OMG. Closing my eyes and thinking happy thoughts is about the only this that helps....good lucky...TrudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-28624960901223392042011-09-26T07:32:22.015-05:002011-09-26T07:32:22.015-05:00Brenda, just to let you know, you can take scissor...Brenda, just to let you know, you can take scissors with blades less than 4 inches long on planes. You can find this on the TSA's web site. So enjoy stitching on the plane!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04575594771930980927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-9105167038473810522011-09-26T06:20:52.097-05:002011-09-26T06:20:52.097-05:00Oh, this trip sounds like so much fun! I know you ...Oh, this trip sounds like so much fun! I know you will enjoy every minute! Can't wait to see pictures and hear stories. Hugs from Kentucky - kelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-31664959803120256052011-09-25T20:44:12.465-05:002011-09-25T20:44:12.465-05:00Oh man I would totally take your place to cross th...Oh man I would totally take your place to cross that bridge LOL Colorado is my second home and I dearly miss it and all of its natural beauty. You are right those Aspens are going to be at their peak, great time to go. Not to hot, not to cold *yet* <br /><br />Ask your son if he has hiked the INCLLINE yet? http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com/colorado-springs-hiking-trails-difficult.html<br />Talk about torture Hahah<br /><br />Have an amazing trip :)Natasha https://www.blogger.com/profile/03615262314968664097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-46756712146643460412011-09-25T19:33:33.624-05:002011-09-25T19:33:33.624-05:00don't take your eyes off the stitchin' th...don't take your eyes off the stitchin' that's what I did two weeks ago on a very narrow mountain road with big motorhomes hugging the mountain side of the road and us on the cliff side!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551626315399910528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-12663607811503479332011-09-25T17:31:00.017-05:002011-09-25T17:31:00.017-05:00Oh you'll have a simply fabulous time. The we...Oh you'll have a simply fabulous time. The western states are beautiful this time of year. And I'm sure your son will be so very delighted to see Mom and Dad. Have FUN< FUN< FUN !!!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228095430066252174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-69749307815459962862011-09-25T16:46:15.766-05:002011-09-25T16:46:15.766-05:00Oh My .... they are just playing games with you ! ...Oh My .... they are just playing games with you ! Have a Great Time, it is Beautiful out there & Remember your camera !!!!NMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991594663697615793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-33471013517151791792011-09-25T15:24:40.072-05:002011-09-25T15:24:40.072-05:00Hi Brenda! I have never commented on your site bef...Hi Brenda! I have never commented on your site before, but I couldn't let this go without saying come on in to Colorado and enjoy! I'm 62 and was born and raised in the same CO small town I'm still living in. We actually are not far from the Royal Gorge! You can drive or walk across it. Please don't miss it. I'm not crazy about heights either, but this is not to be missed! It is beautiful! I like to walk across and stop and take pictures and just LOOK all around. After the first couple of minutes, the beauty will overtake you and you won't even think about the height. Another wonderful train ride to take is the one from Durango to Silverton. It runs along the Animas river and the beauty is breathtaking! Really. Just meet your fears head on and make up your mind to enjoy the majasty of the mountains. I faced a life long fear of roller coasters a couple of years ago and climbed aboard a huge loopy one and now I ride every one I can, while I can. I don't want to being laying on my death bed thinking, "I wish I would have done it." So embrace your fears and meet them head on! Have fun, Linda in COAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-64462553088104518952011-09-25T10:39:11.408-05:002011-09-25T10:39:11.408-05:00How totally exciting...well whatever it may be I h...How totally exciting...well whatever it may be I hope that you have a safe and wonderful trip..I would love to go on a Train Ride...hopefully you can take your tiny scissors with you..Have a most wonderful time..can't wait to hear about it...hugsjanice15https://www.blogger.com/profile/12627069805196697224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-23512221216470147942011-09-25T10:19:02.593-05:002011-09-25T10:19:02.593-05:00Family and friends should be our top priority but ...Family and friends should be our top priority but sometimes we just get wrapped up in our own stuff....so happy to hear you are going to see your son.... you will have a marvelous time and work will be there when you return...enjoy every moment!!!BARBARAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638091290742601325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-37227036064734585462011-09-25T07:06:36.083-05:002011-09-25T07:06:36.083-05:00I think it's absolutely wonderful that you are...I think it's absolutely wonderful that you are taking time off to spend with your son. Enjoy every minute of it! <br />Some quiet time and deep breathing can help you over come your fears :). <br />Just focus on why you are there. I'm sure we will hear wonderful stories of how you conquered it all!<br />You crack me up with your writing lol. Have fun and enjoy!! You deserve this break as much as your son deserves to see you :)Kathy (woolfind)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05561224308572068854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-762301292055098822011-09-25T00:28:24.958-05:002011-09-25T00:28:24.958-05:00Ok, here's what you do.....go to your local Vi...Ok, here's what you do.....go to your local Vitamin/Homeopathic store and ask them about Holistic Valerian root tablets. Those little tiny tabs work like a charm for me and they don't make you groggy like Dramamine. You should check with your doctor first before taking these if you have any health issues.<br /><br />And I do think you can take those scissors on the plane. I would check the airlines' website. <br /><br />I agree with you DH. It's time to go see the boy. Work will still be there when you get back and Colorado is such a beautiful state.Carol E. in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153997692001562044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-61011182522857569832011-09-24T20:15:31.007-05:002011-09-24T20:15:31.007-05:00Glad you are taking this time to visit your son! ...Glad you are taking this time to visit your son! I think about all the time I am at work and missing visiting family members and it makes me sad......have fun!!!! We will still be here loving your designs when you get back!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415990188478250116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-74397787006292828322011-09-24T17:22:00.595-05:002011-09-24T17:22:00.595-05:00I've crossed that bridge once, 23 years ago, w...I've crossed that bridge once, 23 years ago, when I was station at Lowrey AFB for Tech School. Back then they did not allow cars on the bridge, you walked across. They had a pillar for each of the 50 states along the bridge. You will be in such awe of the view! What a wonderful time of year to visit. Not far down the road from the Royal Gorge is the Garden of The Gods; beautiful rock formations to be seen from the security of your vehicle, no steep cliffs off the road side and nice hiking trails. Enjoy!<br /><br />Keep on stitching. P.J.P.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14328252354433307370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-78511611920138075392011-09-24T16:57:06.826-05:002011-09-24T16:57:06.826-05:00You'll have fun! Goodness - you are worrying t...You'll have fun! Goodness - you are worrying too much. Colorado is big and there aren't any railings along the sides of roads (so the snow plows can get the snow off easily) but really, close you eyes when you are scared. You might surprise yourself by enjoying the ride, or the view! Funny you should mention Iowa farmers. We were at Sauders Village last month and my husband biked all over. He talked about men in trucks driving soooo slowly and stopping - for awhile - at stop signs when no one was around. He thought they were checking the crops. ;-))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-84503591353441334382011-09-24T16:53:22.723-05:002011-09-24T16:53:22.723-05:00Traveling Mercies.... You know, when a son repeate...Traveling Mercies.... You know, when a son repeatedly asks a Mum to come, it really isn't optional. Asking every once in a while might just be "being nice" but EVERYTIME? That's a command performance, and truly all else pales in comparison. So blessings for your trip... we'll be here when you get back. Becky G.Becky Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766885506874699243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-29577263634654486112011-09-24T16:33:28.611-05:002011-09-24T16:33:28.611-05:00You will love the train ride. DH took me last yea...You will love the train ride. DH took me last year on July 4 with the gourmet lunch. I had so much fun. Be sure to go to the winery, Holy Cross, too. We go up that way each year to go ATVing in the mountains. Saw a moose with her calf this year. And the aspens are too beautiful for wordsQuilterPattiOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401032422488437716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-37840883657824586412011-09-24T16:23:45.077-05:002011-09-24T16:23:45.077-05:00I just had to drag my mom over to the computer to ...I just had to drag my mom over to the computer to read your post and all these comments. She says "WHERE IN THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT DOES IT SAY YOU HAVE TO CROSS SCARY BRIDGES?". That's the day you go shopping for new scissors, threads and patterns. This keeps you calm and laughing BECAUSE YOUR NOT ON THAT UGLY SCARY TRIP. Keep us tuned when you get back.Annette-Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875182288808015617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-32616830217136484442011-09-24T16:04:30.899-05:002011-09-24T16:04:30.899-05:00I'm still wiping my tears away from laughing s...I'm still wiping my tears away from laughing so hard. That image and your two questions will stick with me all day - While smiling. Good luck and have fun.Annette-Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875182288808015617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563433147316949363.post-44436067216757430672011-09-24T15:55:51.421-05:002011-09-24T15:55:51.421-05:00Oh, Brenda, you poor thing. This trip is gonna be...Oh, Brenda, you poor thing. This trip is gonna be a white knuckle experience for you if you have to go across that bridge. Maybe you should schedule that for the first day, so you don't spend the time leading up to it stressing about it? Good luck and take lots of pics. (If your DH can, I'd love a pic leaning out over the bridge, lol. I'm not afraid of heights at all!!)mdgtjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665956958250175869noreply@blogger.com