tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post7943923557217355375..comments2024-02-05T13:14:16.318-07:00Comments on High Altitude Gardening: F.A.C. and my Little Red BirdKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-83167720897129381582010-01-16T11:13:25.384-07:002010-01-16T11:13:25.384-07:00Thanks for the vote of confidence, Kathy! :) I'...Thanks for the vote of confidence, Kathy! :) I'll muster up the courage and go pay that blogger a visit!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-66145836045324837022010-01-16T10:54:20.757-07:002010-01-16T10:54:20.757-07:00Hi Kate, the Picture This Photo Contest is held e...Hi Kate, the Picture This Photo Contest is held every month at the Gardening Gone Wild blog. You can read all about it there, and check out the current months entries. I really think your tree picture is more than worthy! KathyKathy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711676222022261647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-48565317545382547702010-01-16T10:28:16.448-07:002010-01-16T10:28:16.448-07:00Hi, Iron;
This is a great year for snowshoeing -- ...Hi, Iron;<br />This is a great year for snowshoeing -- not too much of the fluffy stuff and perfect temps. Have fun out there. :)<br /><br />Hi, Kathy;<br />Thx so much for the kind compliments. I am not familiar with this contest so I'll stop over to your place to learn more. However -- I think I'd feel weird entering my pics into a contest. They're not good enough for that sort of stuff...Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-91268271672408089522010-01-15T19:33:25.740-07:002010-01-15T19:33:25.740-07:00As everyone has said, beautiful snow shots. Your ...As everyone has said, beautiful snow shots. Your tree photo is amazing - are you entering it in the Picture This Photo Contest for January? You really should. As far finch food - ours only get black sunflower seeds, and love them. KathyKathy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711676222022261647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-75940022908382584432010-01-11T08:36:12.266-07:002010-01-11T08:36:12.266-07:00I am going to have to get off my behind and get ou...I am going to have to get off my behind and get out on my snowshoes myself! YOur trek looks too tempting, and my 'backyard' is pretty spiffy in its own right.Iron Needleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848627330939129750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-84261982364523780422010-01-10T22:57:51.928-07:002010-01-10T22:57:51.928-07:00Here's to many more snowshoe adventures! I was...Here's to many more snowshoe adventures! I was sore and tired the next day but I am ready to tackle a bigger hill this Friday! :DKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-83214967072530297792010-01-10T22:53:45.220-07:002010-01-10T22:53:45.220-07:00Wow, you are getting to be quite the celebrity! T...Wow, you are getting to be quite the celebrity! Thanks again for the fun day and yummy soup and bread. I loved it:)KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849696894736822970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-22170062493105948522010-01-10T20:59:03.873-07:002010-01-10T20:59:03.873-07:00Thanks, Marsha. I sure loved your blue jay photos ...Thanks, Marsha. I sure loved your blue jay photos from your most recent post. Amazing that you could capture an entire 'flock' of them!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-8364310138375064542010-01-10T20:41:22.433-07:002010-01-10T20:41:22.433-07:00I agree what beautiful shots! I especially love h...I agree what beautiful shots! I especially love how you captured the sunlight reflecting on the snow - you live in a beautiful area :) Of course, your little red finch is a beauty too!Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653985303549953889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-79366433330409556412010-01-10T17:54:34.948-07:002010-01-10T17:54:34.948-07:00Hi, Rosey;
I would think you could find some fabul...Hi, Rosey;<br />I would think you could find some fabulous trails in the mountains around nederland. Could be loads of fun!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-6171155445223931872010-01-10T15:46:36.343-07:002010-01-10T15:46:36.343-07:00That sounds like a fun club, I may have to start o...That sounds like a fun club, I may have to start one up around here. <br /><br />I hope you and Little Red bird continue your wonderful friendship..such a little tender bird. :)Chloe mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265196480664185330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-42271553232387562002010-01-10T14:06:20.198-07:002010-01-10T14:06:20.198-07:00Hey, Bookworm! Well, you're a whole mountain h...Hey, Bookworm! Well, you're a whole mountain higher up than me! I'll bet it's freezing at your place. No wonder you're an avid reader!<br /><br />Hi, Linda;<br />I think you've nailed it. That little red bird is nuts about me because I bought the expensive stuff. Plus, he really likes my granola... :)<br /><br />Thx, Melanie; <br />I'm always impressed with winter runners! Don't you slip, slide and fall down a lot? I'm much happier slogging along in the old snowshoes... :DKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-54546045272160577992010-01-10T13:22:50.697-07:002010-01-10T13:22:50.697-07:00What a beautiful place you have I love the opennes...What a beautiful place you have I love the openness of the countryside. I bet when the sun shines it is truly gorgeous. Cool that you have red bird peering into your window, almost as if asking you to come out and play. I love x-country skiing but this year I seem to have given it up in favour of running.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-23897872504465497712010-01-10T10:55:18.784-07:002010-01-10T10:55:18.784-07:00I must have incredibly picky finches. Niger seed?...I must have incredibly picky finches. Niger seed? Bah! Peanuts? Excuse me, ma'am... Is this all ya got? One of the local gardening centers sells premixed dove food. They like that some. But what they really prefer is the high-end, ultra pricey patio mix.Linda J-Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-73570201686212627922010-01-10T10:49:17.478-07:002010-01-10T10:49:17.478-07:00Hi, Noelle; I will definitely share if I find a ho...Hi, Noelle; I will definitely share if I find a homemade recipe. :) I only see red ones around here but I'll keep my eyes peeled for a yellow finch. They are so cute! :)<br /><br />Hi, Jane! Good to see you over here. I can't figure out how to post from my phone either. Even responding to comments is a chore on the phone... Educate me! :D<br /><br />Thanks, Granny - I'm still hoping to get a shot of him when I'm outdoors. This one is photographed through the window screen so not ideal...<br /><br />Hi, Liisa; Vermont is a beautiful place. I have snowshoed at Stowe and it is magical!<br /><br />Thanks Rose and Joey -- 12 below and 16 below??? Yikes! You would not catch us snowshoeing in those temps. We're wimps. It was 35 here (that would be ABOVE zero tee hee)Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-49243398668085875562010-01-10T10:34:48.268-07:002010-01-10T10:34:48.268-07:00An open window? How warm was it? No way, Jose`--...An open window? How warm was it? No way, Jose`--not at my house!!<br /><br />Snowshoeing--you are a glutton for punishment! LOL<br /><br />As usual, your pics are gorgeous! I just love looking at them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-20545971374967004592010-01-10T09:58:31.148-07:002010-01-10T09:58:31.148-07:00Stunning photos, Kate, and also loved the previous...Stunning photos, Kate, and also loved the previous columbine post, one of my favorite flowers <3 Had hoped to snowshoe last weekend at the lake but it was too cold (- 16 wind chill)!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-88180537318318164212010-01-10T09:51:00.803-07:002010-01-10T09:51:00.803-07:00No open windows here! It is 12 below zero this mo...No open windows here! It is 12 below zero this morning. Beautiful photos--I love the tree all covered in snow and the view of the mountains in the background. It must not be as cold there as it looks. No matter the temperature, I applaud the two of you for getting out and hiking at this time of year. Maybe these pictures will help you recruit a few new members for the F.A.C.!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-34883183881765647282010-01-10T05:40:21.961-07:002010-01-10T05:40:21.961-07:00What a beautiful spot you have! I do find myself ...What a beautiful spot you have! I do find myself missing the mountains out west. Here in Vermont we enjoy the vibrant and lush green of the rolling hills in summer, so there are benefits to both the east and west. Enjoy your snowshoes!!Liisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14507409824253074873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-28090482673068568422010-01-09T22:49:45.024-07:002010-01-09T22:49:45.024-07:00Lovely picture of your finch! As well as that fros...Lovely picture of your finch! As well as that frosty tree. As for the hiking, all I can say is BRRR!Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-12379697381878284032010-01-09T19:12:29.459-07:002010-01-09T19:12:29.459-07:00Whoops-I tried unsuccessfully to post from my mobi...Whoops-I tried unsuccessfully to post from my mobile. What a beautiful little buddy you have! Your photos are breathtaking! I can't imagine a nicer place to go snowshoeing! wowie-<br />Janethismngardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260724430641101427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-34098602120083575062010-01-09T18:52:30.932-07:002010-01-09T18:52:30.932-07:00Please share if you do get a recipe for finch food...Please share if you do get a recipe for finch food. I have a little yellow one that keeps me company from the window at my kitchen sink. I love how the snow laden tree looks.Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-46451451147911917192010-01-09T16:07:35.916-07:002010-01-09T16:07:35.916-07:00Oh.... I don't know if I agree, Sweet Bay. Per...Oh.... I don't know if I agree, Sweet Bay. Perhaps that proverbial grass really is greener. I think you live in a very pretty place. :)Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-1755456870660633562010-01-09T16:04:12.202-07:002010-01-09T16:04:12.202-07:00Thanks, Jan! I keep hoping I can catch him posing ...Thanks, Jan! I keep hoping I can catch him posing when I'm outdoors though I love the fact that every time I look out the window he is spying on me!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-1351683908990820802010-01-09T15:27:24.780-07:002010-01-09T15:27:24.780-07:00Wonderful snowy shots! I think I might be willing ...Wonderful snowy shots! I think I might be willing to stomach cold winters if I lived someplace that beautiful. :)sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.com