Comments on: 7. Just Passing the Thyme

By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:07:40 +0000

Hi Sara.
It was a good feeling to “go with the flow”. Made time seem to stand still in a way. One of the best vacations ever!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:31:20 +0000

Davina — I enjoy your vacation travels very much. I laughed about the shoes and the waves coming up to your ankles. Been there and done that many times!

As I read this series of posts, I’m fascinated by how much in the present you are. You’re just going with the flow and I bet that was a very nice feeling:~)
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By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:12:51 +0000

Hi Cath.
Thanks for popping by to read and comment. I appreciate this, knowing you’ve had your hands full with taking care of Josh. So glad to hear that he is improving. That breakfast was so easy… the best kind… except for the cleanup.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:33:20 +0000

Hi Davina – I’ve been missing these installments while I was staying at the hospital. You’re a good cook – that breakfast is making me hungry. I’m going to try making it myself. Now I want to know if you wound up spending the night on the mountain.

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:32:46 +0000

Hi Jannie.
She reminded me of Charlotte… but nope that’s not what I called her. No matter how many times I see that movie, it still makes me cry. Was funny… the next time I was looking at her, the name became VERY clear. Next post Spider’s name will be revealed.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:58 +0000

Another post that made me breathe in the earthy post-rain fragrance too.

Charlotte? Too cliche to name her that?

But oh, no — a potential night on a mountain???? Must. Read. More.
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By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:10:32 +0000

Hi Hilary.
Being by the water is incredibly relaxing. Eggs for dinner is a great favourite of mine — easy and tasty. Not fond of the cleanup though and not fond of non-stick pans either… so scrub I must. You get spoiled after a while with good weather… a little rain will be a treat for the trees though. You just need a pair of colourful rain boots and to go splashing in the puddles. :-)

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:52:27 +0000

Hi Davina .. just being by the gentle lapping water is so refreshing – but the earth does come to life after rain .. you can hear and feel the shakes, the little patters, the tiny insects burrowing about .. wonderful description.

Being able to lie must have been lovely .. being jolted to your senses by a crashing broom a bit much.. however you had time for your eggy breakfast – delicious: I love those kind of meals for supper preferably .. not being a breakfast eater. Though I can see you needed to well prepped up before you set off on your hike ..

Chocolate and tea at tea time .. lovely! Raining here .. and I don’t want to go out .. but I must!! We need it – the trees were decidedly droopy and sad from the lack of this life giving heavenly deluge!

Goody – more tomorrow ..
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
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By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:38:51 +0000

Hi Janice.
Gee thanks! :-) I would love that. I could be the Bed & Breakfast spokesperson for BC Tourism. Hmm. Talking about fear… you’ll love the next installment then. Your wandering in Scotland and Greece sounds very appealing. Sigh. Beautiful quote — thank you for sharing it.

Hi Barbara.
Thanks! The breakfast was really yummy. Sure, I’d love to cook you breakfast. Cooking for yourself is great, but it’s even better to cook and share it with someone.

Hi Patricia.
Did I make you eat chocolate? :-) I love spending overnight in the woods… when I have a tent that is. But would love an RV even more now.

By: patricia

patricia — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:43:53 +0000

Oh I had to eat my tonight’s chocolate now and I am having my kidney flush tea (no caffeine – low acid)

I love to spend the night in the woods when I am prepared.

Looking forward to the next installment…
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By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:29:13 +0000

Hi Davina,

I LOVE your writing. As I take in each word, I feel I’m along with you on your hike. You not only capture the beauty of your surroundings with your words, but with the gorgeous photos, as well.

And your breakfast, that’s looks yummy. When I’m traveling, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day – especially when someone else is cooking. Are you taking orders? :)
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By: janice

janice — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:16:50 +0000

Gosh, you should be paid to tour all over and write travel guides. What a niche gift you have: all the presence, intuition and positivity that come with being a writer and a coach plus a talent for writing about food, rented accomodation and tourist trekking! And the bravery, that never fails to astonish me. I feel like I’m able to be with you without the physical exertion or the fear.

I haven’t walked in nature, I mean really alone for a long time and for a lot of reasons. I spent most of my teenage years wandering the woods, lochsides and forests near our village in Scotland. In Greece, I was as happy alone by the sea as with company. Family walks or romantic walks have their beauty, but nothing is quite like that feeling of being alone in the wilderness. Here’s one of my favourite Shelley quotes; I think you may like it:

Away, away, from men and towns,
To the wild wood and the downs -
To the silent wilderness
Where the soul need not repress
Its music lest it should not find
An echo in another’s mind.

While reading my favourite blogs, that “echo in another’s mind” is exactly what I find.
janice´s last blog ..Berries and Birds

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Hi Dot.
I just LOVE your comment! “… how much goes on when we’re doing nothing…”

Hi Betsy.
You shoulda seen what I threw in my backpack :-) Better to be safe than sorry I always say :-)

Hi Lori.
Sounds relaxing doesn’t it? Love noticing how the forest takes on a new “personality” after the rain.

Hi Julie.
I can sink right into your comment :-) Peace and quiet isn’t all that far away is it?

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:41:21 +0000

“My shoes crunched across the gravelly sand. I glanced in every direction quickly taking in the surroundings. I was alone.” I can sink right into the peace and quiet your words paint… :)
Julie´s last blog ..Honor Redux, with a Twist

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:24:38 +0000

“…a small creek rushed feverishly down the slope, replenished and flowing purposefully and rhythmically towards the ocean.”

Ahhhhh … I’m so there as I read along …
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