tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post1173655120776465880..comments2024-03-09T00:25:22.754-08:00Comments on City Views, Country Dreams: City Views, Country DreamsFranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-80270945216582583082015-05-01T17:10:03.989-07:002015-05-01T17:10:03.989-07:00Bayou, I am glad you enjoyed strolling along with ...Bayou, I am glad you enjoyed strolling along with me through the park. With regard to house hunting, let me say only that my dreams continue.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-67653563979407153762015-04-29T00:03:48.619-07:002015-04-29T00:03:48.619-07:00That was a delightful stroll, Frances. Seems that ...That was a delightful stroll, Frances. Seems that nature is more or less at the same pace here. I thought you were house hunting in the UK, any progress in this matter? Sending best wishes from Belgium.bayouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803865167364775151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-27201451541009071662015-04-28T07:26:30.750-07:002015-04-28T07:26:30.750-07:00Val, I know that you would spend lots of time in t...Val, I know that you would spend lots of time in the Park. There are acres of inspiration!<br /><br />Nice to hear the birds singing, too. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-90735760504737960782015-04-28T07:25:24.660-07:002015-04-28T07:25:24.660-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-75505428612250156072015-04-28T07:24:58.700-07:002015-04-28T07:24:58.700-07:00Chris, my pleasure to share NYC spring with you! ...Chris, my pleasure to share NYC spring with you! Yes, as long as we take a bit of care with the midday sun, its warmth is sooo good! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-44914403563198527942015-04-27T14:05:21.338-07:002015-04-27T14:05:21.338-07:00If I were so fortunate as to live in NY I am sure ...If I were so fortunate as to live in NY I am sure I would not tire of your beautiful park. Isn't this time of year the most wonderful? It makes your heart sing.Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-39089713462031384772015-04-27T11:38:46.879-07:002015-04-27T11:38:46.879-07:00LINDAS FOTOS!!!!
SALUDITOSLINDAS FOTOS!!!!<br />SALUDITOSAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667268016535636697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-41650982515254435872015-04-27T09:21:22.829-07:002015-04-27T09:21:22.829-07:00How lovely to see so many photos - I do love the p...How lovely to see so many photos - I do love the picture of the toddler venturing out across what must have felt like endless space. A big adventure for a small person!<br />Spring in west Wales has been helped along by the recent sunshine although many trees are only just coming into leaf and blossom so it's interesting to compare views. As you know I've also experienced skin cancer and I'm equally cautious about strong sunshine these days - but it is lovely to feel some sun on my back after the cold days of Winter. Cx<br />Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-65620382051763351332015-04-27T07:14:25.452-07:002015-04-27T07:14:25.452-07:00Lucille, thank you for your comment. It's int...Lucille, thank you for your comment. It's interesting to compare the varying speeds of spring flowering, year to year, in various parts of the world. Our version began so late this year, it's great that the weather is still keeping cool enough to prolong those blooms. No iris or wysteria yet, but tulips are appearing. (I've got some urban location tulip photographs to post very soon.)<br /><br />My knees might be in a more limber state than I've imagined. I do get a fair amount of stretching and bending and climbing exercise while at work. Guess I just take all that for granted, even though it's a bit like going to a gym. Maybe. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-84799119061725476832015-04-27T07:09:52.529-07:002015-04-27T07:09:52.529-07:00Vicki, it really was a glorious day for a flower t...Vicki, it really was a glorious day for a flower tour, and made it a pleasure to get lots of exercise.<br /><br />Funny thing was that I didn't encounter any of the many Parks Dept. gardeners who put in so many hours of work to ensure the Park's beauty. I always like to give them huge thank you wishes.<br /><br />Of course, I am thoroughly enjoying visiting your site and following spring's progress through the North Carolina mountains. Lovely! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-5149203619131915412015-04-27T00:42:19.472-07:002015-04-27T00:42:19.472-07:00How lovely to be able to take a step back to early...How lovely to be able to take a step back to early spring in New York with you. Our spring, at least here in the south east, rushed forward with a spell of very warm weather and so I have wisteria, apple blossom, irises and tulips all out together. Their progress may be checked this week by an icy Polar blast however. Thank you for taking the time to send us these pictures (and risking your knees!).Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-10816557717639277752015-04-26T18:18:18.946-07:002015-04-26T18:18:18.946-07:00I always enjoy your rambles in Central Park but th...I always enjoy your rambles in Central Park but this may be my favorite ever. Such a multitude of beautiful sights!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-55093817655873503172015-04-26T14:50:21.244-07:002015-04-26T14:50:21.244-07:00Katharine, thank you so much for your visit. It t...Katharine, thank you so much for your visit. It truly is possible to forget about the city surrounding the Park when you're able to take a walk during a quiet weekday time. It's an entirely different environment at the weekends!<br /><br />Like you, I love watching that tree transformation process. It's magical.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-24110039952432221522015-04-26T14:40:02.012-07:002015-04-26T14:40:02.012-07:00I'm so glad that you enjoyed your visit. I...I'm so glad that you enjoyed your visit. I've got some more NYC flower pictures to post soon.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-82064497133112277252015-04-26T12:56:52.390-07:002015-04-26T12:56:52.390-07:00Fabulous park photos. You wouldn't know that y...Fabulous park photos. You wouldn't know that you were in a city in some of them. I love tree watching at this time of year and seeing trees gradually come into leaf.Katharine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272802201564787548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-91793283580142690082015-04-26T07:05:25.677-07:002015-04-26T07:05:25.677-07:00Where else are rules for dear Frances, then to bre...Where else are rules for dear Frances, then to break!<br />And because you did so...... for us what a joy to have a look at springtime in New York!<br />Thank you, enjoyed it SO MUCH!!!!House of Seasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868934855982127537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-84635345636460540442015-04-24T14:58:37.176-07:002015-04-24T14:58:37.176-07:00Thank you, Solveig. You know...it turned really c...Thank you, Solveig. You know...it turned really cold again here today, and I am hoping that the temp will stay above the freezing point over night tonight. I'm feeling very protective towards all those pretty flowers! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-2181363778497180452015-04-24T14:56:58.183-07:002015-04-24T14:56:58.183-07:00What you say is so true, Annie. Of course, each o...What you say is so true, Annie. Of course, each of the other four New York boroughs also have some beautiful parks to visit, too. All the same, there really is Something about Central Park! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-61448670464850037182015-04-24T14:54:18.365-07:002015-04-24T14:54:18.365-07:00Oh Merisi, I am sorry that your message length got...Oh Merisi, I am sorry that your message length got curtailed. Please do come back again. (I still have to get over to check on those Park Ave tulip blooms. Tomorrow. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-76040240082358925482015-04-24T14:27:05.734-07:002015-04-24T14:27:05.734-07:00It is lovely to see all the spring flowers in NY, ...It is lovely to see all the spring flowers in NY, Frances!<br />The flowers are slowly coming here too, but we had a new round of snow today... Luckily it has melted now.Solveighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996030837784676492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-50057874585850627572015-04-24T12:38:56.394-07:002015-04-24T12:38:56.394-07:00Oh! I am allowed only two lines, methinks. ;-) Wi...Oh! I am allowed only two lines, methinks. ;-) Will try to come back another time. Big hug, Merisi<br />Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-73973326426403033062015-04-24T12:36:11.542-07:002015-04-24T12:36:11.542-07:00I tried to write more, but my computer would not l...I tried to write more, but my computer would not let me type anymore. So, here I continue:<br />Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-25075147079728038552015-04-24T12:35:25.327-07:002015-04-24T12:35:25.327-07:00Thank you, dear Frances, for this wonderful walk a...Thank you, dear Frances, for this wonderful walk among the springtime scenes of Central Park! <br /><br />Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-21363118447199825402015-04-24T10:44:01.493-07:002015-04-24T10:44:01.493-07:00It all looks rather splendid in the sun. And glori...It all looks rather splendid in the sun. And gloriously spring-y. NY fascinates me as a city largely because of the role the park plays in its life.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-1182269806996744542015-04-24T05:58:00.050-07:002015-04-24T05:58:00.050-07:00Su, when the last snow vanishes and those flowers ...Su, when the last snow vanishes and those flowers start to bloom, the entire city gets a beautiful, colorful gift. Sprits rise and smiles appear. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.com