tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post7488530826821992082..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: Pumpkin SeasonDr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-91682457514468373692020-11-14T11:08:38.509-08:002020-11-14T11:08:38.509-08:00Peta, thanks for your cheery comments. During thes...Peta, thanks for your cheery comments. During these difficult times, I find that getting out in the beauty of nature and spending time with loved ones (even by phone and screen when we can’t be together in person) are so important. There are many joys to be found in everyday life in spite of these hard times. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-7412289960612836332020-11-10T15:45:19.609-08:002020-11-10T15:45:19.609-08:00Such a lovely upbeat post Jude. I love Autumn too ...Such a lovely upbeat post Jude. I love Autumn too and tried to be in Chicago for the colors but it seems we were there a couple of weeks too early. Oh well! I used to love Spring too. A season that we do not experience in tropical countries.<br /><br />Your pie looks fabulous. So impressive. I do like your forest trail ~ how lucky you are to have that so close to home. Beautiful family.. all smiles all around.<br /><br />Petagreenglobaltrekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883880513683667849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-66541706324183006532020-10-31T11:14:32.636-07:002020-10-31T11:14:32.636-07:00Liesbet, you and Mark would probably find our Fall...Liesbet, you and Mark would probably find our Fall weather a bit too chilly for your tastes. But I like the crisp days, and I’m used to it. And, yes, we have a closet full of jackets, sweaters, rain pants, etc.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-38479158006654620162020-10-31T11:13:12.147-07:002020-10-31T11:13:12.147-07:00Hi Joanne. We missed you yesterday. We had a wet, ...Hi Joanne. We missed you yesterday. We had a wet, cool spring and a wet, cool summer. But all throughout September and October, the weather has been spectacular here. I wasn’t sad about the cool summer as really really needed it after the last two abnormally hot summers filled with drought and wildfires. But I sure am enjoying the fall weather. They are predicting a long cold winter here, which, again, is needed. And I love snow! And skiing.<br /><br />Happy Hallowe’en to you too.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-14363789312158332052020-10-31T02:58:02.913-07:002020-10-31T02:58:02.913-07:00I would have to say that Fall is my favourite too....I would have to say that Fall is my favourite too. There is just so much to like - the cooler weather after the heat and humidity of summer, the vegetable markets overflowing, and of course nature putting on her spectacular show of colour!<br /><br />With the right clothing, even a walk in the rain can be delightful ... although I'm less enthused about wind 😉<br /><br />We were promised a long, mild Fall this year, but given the chilly temperatures we've had lately and the possibility of snow this weekend, I'd say the weatherman lied. Again.<br /><br />Happy Hallowe'en! Hope you have a great weekend 🙂Joanne Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608356344027992348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-78988024058893513242020-10-28T15:13:07.574-07:002020-10-28T15:13:07.574-07:00Your retirement days sure sound lovely, Jude. Espe...Your retirement days sure sound lovely, Jude. Especially where you live. Fall is glorious. As long as the sky is blue and I’m wearing enough clothes. Lovely walks! Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-36962251374225161172020-10-28T09:07:24.564-07:002020-10-28T09:07:24.564-07:00Deb, you have been having a very eventful first ye...Deb, you have been having a very eventful first year of retirement. I’m glad you decided to settle here on the Island. It certainly is a decision that we have not regretted. The fact that we can love every season here adds to the sweetness of retirement. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-8418360565661351462020-10-28T08:45:22.049-07:002020-10-28T08:45:22.049-07:00Retirement IS grand. And arbutus berries are prett...Retirement IS grand. And arbutus berries are pretty, except when they are falling onto one's car every day and night. :-(<br />Beautiful pictures, Jude. Autumn was/is my favourite season, too...but now that I live in a much more moderate climate I just may add a few more seasons to my favourites list. ;-)<br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-74888581332618916522020-10-26T22:38:14.620-07:002020-10-26T22:38:14.620-07:00Hi Natalie. Yes, sunny days in the Fall are just s...Hi Natalie. Yes, sunny days in the Fall are just spectacular around here. My grandkids and their mom and dad have already carved their pumpkins. The boys proudly showed them to me today, all lined up by their front door. I’m not planning to carve mine. I have my eye on eating it. More pumpkin pies perhaps? <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-11610658393852690602020-10-26T22:31:54.046-07:002020-10-26T22:31:54.046-07:00Janis, I think I would miss the autumn colours if ...Janis, I think I would miss the autumn colours if I lived somewhere warmer. However, after the leaves fall, we have many months of bare branches and few colours. Where you are, you have so many big showy blossoms throughout the year, and also really interesting succulents. Every place has its own beauty.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-66429401486944332542020-10-26T22:25:57.305-07:002020-10-26T22:25:57.305-07:00Donna, our neighbour dropped by with a gift of som...Donna, our neighbour dropped by with a gift of some beautiful apples and pears from his trees. So this weekend I branched out from making pie and made a pear clafoutis, which was a big hit. <br /><br />See you soon!<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-46934947076689764192020-10-26T22:23:12.122-07:002020-10-26T22:23:12.122-07:00Anabel, autumn colours make me think about getting...Anabel, autumn colours make me think about getting out my paints and canvases again. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-42002243969860658092020-10-26T22:22:04.171-07:002020-10-26T22:22:04.171-07:00I hope your grandkids get to visit a pumpkin farm ...I hope your grandkids get to visit a pumpkin farm this year. It’s always a highlight for my grandsons. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-14541729423035792082020-10-26T18:04:04.633-07:002020-10-26T18:04:04.633-07:00Oh, great information about the reservations for p...Oh, great information about the reservations for pumpkin farms. I will send my daughters a message since it is likely the same in Victoria/Saanich area. Thank you!Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-81843213700084449792020-10-26T16:17:20.419-07:002020-10-26T16:17:20.419-07:00Hi Jude, Yes, retirement is grand! Glad you had a ...Hi Jude, Yes, retirement is grand! Glad you had a nice family outing on a sunny day and got your pumpkins. The trails and Fall foliage look lovely. Your pie looks delicious. Have a great week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-51345856692120768352020-10-26T16:13:12.676-07:002020-10-26T16:13:12.676-07:00We don't get those (or, at least much) colors ...We don't get those (or, at least much) colors here so I really enjoy seeing pictures of the autumn foliage. <br /><br />That pumpkin patch looks like fun!Janis @ RetirementallyChallengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337674760088612530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-64075608792083979092020-10-26T14:27:08.998-07:002020-10-26T14:27:08.998-07:00Hi, Judith - Yes! Retirement is absolutely grand. ...Hi, Judith - Yes! Retirement is absolutely grand. Those pies look amazing!!<br />Vancouver Island weather is very strange. I've hiked locally every day this week and never came across rain. Is really is incredible how this works. (Fingers crossed that I have not jinxed myself).<br />See you Friday!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-89120391528371791122020-10-26T13:05:33.331-07:002020-10-26T13:05:33.331-07:00I love autumn colours too, and you’ve captured som...I love autumn colours too, and you’ve captured some beautiful ones.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-25888721434288818052020-10-26T08:49:33.499-07:002020-10-26T08:49:33.499-07:00Hi Erica. This year, because of COVID restrictions...Hi Erica. This year, because of COVID restrictions, all of the local pumpkin farms are accepting visitors by reservation only and they were mostly all booked up. We went to one we’d never been to before, and felt lucky to be able to get in on such a glorious sunny day. <br /><br />I generally try to get out for a walk every day, although I admit that I feel far more motivated to be outdoors on sunny days than rainy ones. <br /><br />Jude Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-71819524240380069182020-10-26T08:42:35.043-07:002020-10-26T08:42:35.043-07:00Hi Ann. I have always loved the crisp weather of F...Hi Ann. I have always loved the crisp weather of Fall and the colours of the autumn leaves. This has been a really spectacular Fall compared to last year and the one before, which I remember as having been very rainy. <br /><br />Regarding your question about photos — Blogger did an overhaul of its system a few months ago, and ever since then, layout and photo placement has been extremely difficult to work with, even worse than before. Whenever I write a post now, I spend more time trying to fix the layout than actually writing the text or importing the photos. Drag and drop no longer works, and the compose view is very different than the published view (they do not have a “wysiwyg” layout function). I wrote this post using the HTML option rather than the compose option, but then found that I didn’t have access to the tool that allows me to cation my photos. Frustrating. <br /><br />I suppose I should try that trick Donna taught us about writing it in Word using a Blogger template. Or maybe I need to update my template again to try to find something easier to work with.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-89585485346030000762020-10-26T07:13:50.102-07:002020-10-26T07:13:50.102-07:00Hi Jude, I agree about the mixed feelings about F...Hi Jude, I agree about the mixed feelings about Fall. It is often good cocooning weather, indoors with the rain and wind. Yet, really worth putting on the boots and rain jacket and getting outside. Invigorating.<br /><br />I love your family photos with all of the smiles and of course, pumpkins. The Autumn colours are gorgeous! My clothes and boots laid out and ready to go. 😊Erica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-92041633887544092762020-10-25T18:36:09.205-07:002020-10-25T18:36:09.205-07:00I like fall the best. The weather has been better...I like fall the best. The weather has been better this year than I can remember. I like the cooler weather. Do you know who to put white space around your photos? Ann Kellyhttp://theunretired.lifenoreply@blogger.com