tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post4273246229486803126..comments2024-03-18T20:48:54.829-04:00Comments on Reflections Around the Campfire: The Calm After the StormUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-87100154075258545082020-07-23T19:21:57.949-04:002020-07-23T19:21:57.949-04:00My Mom's side of the family was especially clo...My Mom's side of the family was especially close; my Dad's side of the family got along, but they didn't value family gatherings like my Mom's did. We've done our best to impress upon the kids that they're very fortunate because, as you said, there are many families without solid, loving relationships. We just lucked out and, believe me, I'll be forever grateful!MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-80295635168384180712020-07-23T17:21:29.222-04:002020-07-23T17:21:29.222-04:00It's nice to read about a family that gets alo...It's nice to read about a family that gets along well with each other. I came from one like that too and I thought it was normal until I started to hear otherwise. Janis @ RetirementallyChallengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337674760088612530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-78216067714423919022020-07-23T10:26:03.104-04:002020-07-23T10:26:03.104-04:00Well, there is a difference between teasing and to...Well, there is a difference between teasing and tormenting. My dear cousin is certainly responsible for a decent amount of teasing, but that goes with the territory in this family. He never crossed the line into tormenting which cannot be said for my brother. I think my brother would have tickled me to death if my parents hadn't prevented it. Still, I will admit that I lucked out in the big brother department with both of them.MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-61442846407108379962020-07-23T09:02:11.216-04:002020-07-23T09:02:11.216-04:00Mary I was a bit shocked when you mentioned your d...Mary I was a bit shocked when you mentioned your dear cousin being nothing but kind to you. From what stories I've been told from other family members he wasn't very nice to be around. His poor nieces have had some scarring from him over the years. Of course they all still love him to pieces, and always tell the stories with much laughter. Thank you for considering him as your bonus brother that means a lot to him. Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998928599576958406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-4495552256699177702020-07-21T10:54:26.061-04:002020-07-21T10:54:26.061-04:00Mike, I can assure you that, between your quick wi...Mike, I can assure you that, between your quick wit and your love of sarcasm, you'd fit right in at our family gatherings. There are always lots of laughs and lots of teasing. In fact, my Mom always said, "If we didn't love you, we wouldn't tease you." But, really, my brother? He should know better - he has ten years on me. He's supposed to be more mature. By the way, I've had limited internet access, and haven't yet had an opportunity to read your latest post at Phannie and Mae (Phannie & Mae!). I'm looking forward to checking out the big surprise!MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-23645970268450282902020-07-21T10:45:21.263-04:002020-07-21T10:45:21.263-04:00Wow! Eighteen years! That seems almost impossibl...Wow! Eighteen years! That seems almost impossible, doesn't it? You and Tom are terrific hosts. If and when you get tired of this retirement gig, I'll bet you'd be very successful in the Bed & Breakfast industry. (Had to throw that ampersand in there to annoy Mike Mills.) By the way, Alan and I have talked about this on more than one occasion - there are not many people with whom we could comfortably vacation, and you guys are definitely on the short list! Stay well and take care, Joan!MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-11686143249740947312020-07-21T10:35:23.957-04:002020-07-21T10:35:23.957-04:00Joe, you and Helen would, of course, understand fa...Joe, you and Helen would, of course, understand family connections, having had such wonderful experiences with your own family. We get to camp and enjoy making more family memories. Life is good, isn't it?!MARYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717399651012721086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-28150766220827575732020-07-21T03:25:50.990-04:002020-07-21T03:25:50.990-04:00What a heartwarming paean to what appears to be a ...What a heartwarming paean to what appears to be a totally loving and non-dysfunctional family. I'm sure you appreciate the rarity thereof these days. Some in my own family appear to be missing a spark plug or two, and my fear is that I may be one of them! My favorite among your clan, of course, is your tormenting brother, with whom I could easily identify. How disappointing it was for me to find no fuel for criticism in this piece, save for your gratuitous inclusion of an ampersand, another of those maddening little foibles that I'm convinced you toss in there from time to time to make me bite my fingernails. From this, I conclude that your brother had ample reason to torment you--revenge! He and I have your number, missy. Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-65188071168538533202020-07-21T01:02:41.820-04:002020-07-21T01:02:41.820-04:00Mary, your visit was so relaxing and enjoyable for...Mary, your visit was so relaxing and enjoyable for us, I hope you choose to stay at our "facility" again very soon. I think the majority of the visit was spent...talking!, but that was wonderful and a great catch-up. One correction though...can you believe we have been down here more than 18 years already? Where DOES the time go? Love you guys.Joanyzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318659345218628695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5556831972810821789.post-21393013900664364412020-07-20T19:26:17.677-04:002020-07-20T19:26:17.677-04:00Mary,
It's always a blessing to reconnect with...Mary,<br />It's always a blessing to reconnect with family and loved ones...especially when they live in fun places to visit. Thanks for sharing this visit. Have a great week! JoeEasin' Alonghttp://www.easingalong.comnoreply@blogger.com