tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post567057068291493198..comments2023-10-21T10:27:13.507-04:00Comments on Do You See What I See: Sepia Scenes: Treasure ShipDiannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-7028893164189747522008-11-21T17:36:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:36:00.000-05:00carmi - I'm so sorry I missed your comment, especi...carmi - I'm so sorry I missed your comment, especially since it is so kind, thank you!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-39287069824752096962008-11-17T17:01:00.000-05:002008-11-17T17:01:00.000-05:00I'm sure it's just as much a treasure for him as i...I'm sure it's just as much a treasure for him as it is for you. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Not so delightful for either of you back then, of course, but somehow sweet in retrospect: You were and are a good mom for how you sacrificed to make things right for him.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-21556052713579023312008-11-17T09:46:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:46:00.000-05:00melli - thanks for the hearty laugh!! that's the r...melli - thanks for the hearty laugh!! that's the reaction I was hoping for LOL<BR/>there was a Montessori school near me with a waiting list that was impossible. Jeff would have been 10 by the time they took him. so I struggled with private nursery schools (expensive!!) and then crappy summer camps and oh man - after school care was really pathetic. But we made it didn't we :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-53717243782649127802008-11-16T21:45:00.000-05:002008-11-16T21:45:00.000-05:00ROFLMBO! I LOOOOOVE this story! And yea... I hav...ROFLMBO! I LOOOOOVE this story! And yea... I have to agree... day care in the 70's sucked. I lucked into a Montessori situation and BOY was I thankful!!! I loved it, she loved it, they loved her... it was great! But it only lasted til she was 5! Then what?Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-84160260569135511502008-11-15T10:08:00.000-05:002008-11-15T10:08:00.000-05:00patti - it is a fine ship :)you think he gets the ...patti - it is a fine ship :)<BR/>you think he gets the drama from me? whatever makes you say that!!! hehehehehehe<BR/><BR/>me ann - we tend to go one step further and try to turn the not so good ones into folklore. It may be the Irish in us :)<BR/><BR/>ralph - he always loved bringing home his creations, you're right. and I always loved making a big deal out of them.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-79306115153898643132008-11-14T20:29:00.000-05:002008-11-14T20:29:00.000-05:00I like the boat as well. It was made with exciteme...I like the boat as well. It was made with excitement, annd happiness. It is a treasure. We have things make by ours when they were young, boxed here and there.<BR/><BR/>Your son was proudest giving his treasure to you, I'd say...Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-30527016104271826522008-11-14T18:51:00.000-05:002008-11-14T18:51:00.000-05:00You can't change the past, but you can sort throug...You can't change the past, but you can sort through the memories and keep the good ones. A great ship!!me ann my camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083671096943783249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-87233675968248144102008-11-14T17:03:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:03:00.000-05:00Um, a flair for the dramatic? I think it's from yo...Um, a flair for the dramatic? I think it's from you. Just a wild guess.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-33284247695251872262008-11-14T17:01:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:01:00.000-05:00The important thing is your son survived the day c...The important thing is your son survived the day camp trauma. <BR/><BR/>That's a really nice looking ship, a treasure to remind you of those days long ago. :-)Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-17189285312899662872008-11-14T15:34:00.000-05:002008-11-14T15:34:00.000-05:00anndi - I love how you giggle while feeling bad fo...anndi - I love how you giggle while feeling bad for him, you're another one who would fit into the family perfectly.<BR/>thanks for the kind words on the photos :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-78301645962022548532008-11-14T12:00:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:00:00.000-05:00Awwwww, I feel bad for him. *giggle*Looks like it'...Awwwww, I feel bad for him. <BR/><BR/>*giggle*<BR/><BR/>Looks like it's sailing on a cloud. Lovely shots my dear.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-44580604102983643432008-11-14T11:01:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:01:00.000-05:00ladynred - thanks! it is very special to meladynred - thanks! it is very special to meDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-53533278567765368152008-11-14T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:53:00.000-05:00What a treasure! love the sepia look on it.What a treasure! love the sepia look on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-59796066584137860772008-11-14T09:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T09:10:00.000-05:00faye - isn't that true!! they are always better in...faye - isn't that true!! they are always better in the telling than in the living :)<BR/><BR/>jientje - thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the story<BR/><BR/>pixiekatten - thank you so much! :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-70301318127775277942008-11-14T05:35:00.000-05:002008-11-14T05:35:00.000-05:00Lovely pictures and thanks for sharing the little ...Lovely pictures and thanks for sharing the little story too. Two treasures I'd say. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-83805889391043922042008-11-14T04:34:00.000-05:002008-11-14T04:34:00.000-05:00That story is a treasure too! Well done!That story is a treasure too! Well done!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-10249461856915945642008-11-14T01:22:00.000-05:002008-11-14T01:22:00.000-05:00Yes, regardless of what camp was like, he brought ...Yes, regardless of what camp was like, he brought home this treasure and lots of memories that, I'm sure, are a lot better in the telling them than in living them :)Faye Pekashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176788826303435577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-50388934713005191842008-11-14T00:47:00.000-05:002008-11-14T00:47:00.000-05:00napaboaniya - that's my boy ;)he has always had a ...napaboaniya - that's my boy ;)<BR/>he has always had a flair for drama, no idea who he gets that from !!!<BR/><BR/>mymaracas - the sepia made the boat look warmer, they really used crappy wood at that camp :)<BR/>glad you enjoyed, thanks!<BR/><BR/>kahshe - they are wonderful memories, thank you!<BR/><BR/>rambling - you changed your pic!! cute, I like it.<BR/>LOL at parting gift<BR/><BR/>magiceye - thanks :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-60526995893294750342008-11-14T00:10:00.000-05:002008-11-14T00:10:00.000-05:00that sure is a wonderfully preserved treasure!!that sure is a wonderfully preserved treasure!!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-71762475374959860412008-11-13T22:56:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:56:00.000-05:00Oh dear..that wasn't a very good camp..but you do ...Oh dear..that wasn't a very good camp..but you do have a lovely parting gift from them..LOL..Rambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-63421061455984432892008-11-13T22:30:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:30:00.000-05:00What wonderful memories are tied up in that treasu...What wonderful memories are tied up in that treasure boat .. the real treasure! Nice work with the sepia!Kahshe Cottagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977004509298019122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-90245476134672354042008-11-13T21:49:00.000-05:002008-11-13T21:49:00.000-05:00I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but it sure ...I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but it sure makes a great family story now. The boat really is a treasure, and in sepia it looks like a favorite memory. Fun post!MyMaracashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277857661670053625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-6883469714350910232008-11-13T20:43:00.000-05:002008-11-13T20:43:00.000-05:00LOL~ Sorry I had to laugh at his statement over th...LOL~ Sorry I had to laugh at his statement over the phone.<BR/><BR/>Though summer camp wasn't that great for him after all, that ship he made must have brought back all the memories of summer camp for him :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-29953164043069960132008-11-13T18:25:00.000-05:002008-11-13T18:25:00.000-05:00your eg - you must have commented just as I left ;...your eg - you must have commented just as I left ;)<BR/>don't be sorry for chuckling - it is funny. inevitably at some family gathering my brother - the same Uncle John from the story - will say "so Jeff! anybody try to kill ya lately?"<BR/>or at the beach someone will start yelling - "get his water wings, get his water wings!!" - we are brutal LOL<BR/><BR/>mar - thanks!! <BR/><BR/>raven - we have a million of them, what a freak show we are LOL<BR/><BR/>oldold lady of the hills - oh you would fit in so perfectly, my brother called it the 'Killing Fields of Staten Island' - he'd love you :)<BR/><BR/>mary - it was a major pain the butt, having 2 jobs and no childcare - but it was OK.<BR/>I think all wood projects look the same ;)<BR/><BR/>cg - without after school and summer programs so many parents would be lost!!<BR/>it's better now than 30 years ago and still not good enough.<BR/><BR/>marlou - thanks :)<BR/>with my family the worse the problem the funnier the story.<BR/>there's a story from when my son broke his leg that literally makes eveyone, including my son, wail with laughter. <BR/><BR/>sherrie - your photo was so good I assumed you had to fix the contrast or the light or something before turning it to sepia. I always have to do at least 3 or 4 steps or my sepia looks so washed out.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235963327269839195.post-69463470620487823492008-11-13T18:13:00.000-05:002008-11-13T18:13:00.000-05:00Hi!That's a wonderful memory you have. And the gr...Hi!<BR/>That's a wonderful memory you have. And the great boat. You asked it was any trouble getting my picture to work with sepia in Picasa. No it isn't . It is under effects and you just click the button that says sepia and it does the job for you. Thanks for stopping by my place. Take Care!!<BR/><BR/>SherrieSherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066594863146323403noreply@blogger.com