tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post5299996244243096861..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: A Friday chat ( about this & that ) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-36117175068302545472015-01-19T13:41:12.152-08:002015-01-19T13:41:12.152-08:00I live in CA. Here we have Chinese buying houses ...I live in CA. Here we have Chinese buying houses in new developments. When they invest 500000$ they can apply for a green card. We live in this development. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-31188866522815715792015-01-18T11:54:26.631-08:002015-01-18T11:54:26.631-08:00Better late than never with this reply! I had a fr...Better late than never with this reply! I had a frantic weekend getting Chloe, my younger daughter ready to fly out to India for 6 MONTHS :-( We dropped her at the airport this morning and I cried for about an hour - I was just calming down when I got a text from her just before take off and cried for another hour...<br />A dream analyst would have a field day with you! I love the idea of the pony and the goat in your mud room (the clue is in the name) LMHO and you are so right about the diet, don't listen to the vet, feed those babies up :-))<br />In London we have had every nationality (Arabs, Russians, Orientals you name them we've got them) buying up property that they rarely, if ever, live in. Prices are insane and they are now looking farther afield for investments. We have ghost towns, the difference is people are still living in them....<br />Money really does talk, it's just that what it's saying doesn't make any sense.<br />Don't you just hate it when a piece of furniture fights back and nothing goes to plan? I know you will overcome though and it will end up awesome as usual :-))<br />XXX<br />Gerry Rusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766799871684764704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-67669027920115925592015-01-18T05:25:44.858-08:002015-01-18T05:25:44.858-08:00Your dream was awesome. I love dreams like that! ...Your dream was awesome. I love dreams like that! Hubby wakes me up from HIS dreams thinking I've hurt myself....."OMG are you OK" I hear while he's shaking me....lol. Not sure if it's wishful thinking or fear on his part...lol Why didn't we pool our money and buy that town...why??? It was a gold mining town....we probably could have struck it rich! BTW, loving your fireplace!Feral Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748514235712998266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-48237863243432848522015-01-17T20:05:34.068-08:002015-01-17T20:05:34.068-08:00lolol Oh my gosh! You REALLY had me going, girl!...lolol Oh my gosh! You REALLY had me going, girl! I didn't doubt for one second that you had farm animals in your mudroom. lolol You are such a hoot! And yes, I agree with you about the town. Unbelievable! And yet...so sad. Where is this world headed, anyway....? It's just downright scary. Keep the faith, though! That's all we've got left!<br /><br />Sweet dreams, farmgirl!<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-65670786661825926572015-01-17T19:37:08.807-08:002015-01-17T19:37:08.807-08:00I forgot to say that I live in California and it i...I forgot to say that I live in California and it is the same here! Money gets them everything. They pay cash for million dollar+ homes too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771857135420281489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-1021460908261359052015-01-17T15:50:08.872-08:002015-01-17T15:50:08.872-08:00Oh my goodness Suzan, you had me going. I really t...Oh my goodness Suzan, you had me going. I really thought you had lost your mind this time... like it's normal to keep a pony and a goat in the house...thank God you woke up!<br />So funny! You are a nut!Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-68129844831618380832015-01-17T15:20:27.635-08:002015-01-17T15:20:27.635-08:00I'm so relieved that was a dream. A town for s...I'm so relieved that was a dream. A town for sale? Is there something wrong with it? Oh my. We live in different times.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-33454287359246385612015-01-17T04:31:52.760-08:002015-01-17T04:31:52.760-08:00LMAO Marie !!!
I HAVE cracked - just not to the po...LMAO Marie !!!<br />I HAVE cracked - just not to the point of putting a petting zoo in my mud room ( yet )<br />I SO get you with the being up at 4.30 a.m. - <br />Have a great weekend - SLEEP !!!<br />XOXOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-11158302585413010302015-01-17T04:30:20.188-08:002015-01-17T04:30:20.188-08:00Hi Pam - it's just sickening what's happen...Hi Pam - it's just sickening what's happening - it breaks my heart that Canadians are being pushed out of the city because foreign investors are driving the prices up like that - what the hell is wrong with our government ( oh wait - you don't have to reply to that )<br />Have a nice weekend - hope you win a huge lottery !<br />Hugs,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-17073445536517814912015-01-17T04:27:27.557-08:002015-01-17T04:27:27.557-08:00LOL - thanks Hazel !
Our conversations aren't ...LOL - thanks Hazel !<br />Our conversations aren't so civilized sometimes lmho<br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-43978289759947662492015-01-17T03:30:58.516-08:002015-01-17T03:30:58.516-08:00Suzanne when I started reading this post I thought...Suzanne when I started reading this post I thought to myself, "oh my she's taken on so much this past year she's just cracked". ROFLMAO when I read further to see it ain't so. I'm with you on the selling our souls to China. Anyway, thanks for the chuckle this morning...and when I say morning I mean 4:30 AM...dam menopause!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-30150879146076026482015-01-17T01:48:30.232-08:002015-01-17T01:48:30.232-08:00Hi Suzan!!!
You really opened up a can of worms a...Hi Suzan!!!<br /><br />You really opened up a can of worms about the Oriental invasion, especially here in Vancouver, BC. That's right the same ghost town province. We Canadians that are in charge of all things Canadians are quite stupid!!! And I'll give you examples:<br /><br />1. We had Expo here in 1986. After it was over and all the land that was used in the downtown core was cleared, it sat vacant for a few years, until Japanese Investors came and BOUGHT(!!!!!!!) the land and built highrises on it. Why did we not just lease them the land? Why allow them to OWN the land.<br /><br />2. With our expensive real estate, as you all know, we non oriental people are being pushed out to the valley...WHY, because we are individuals who want to live with our hubbies and kiddies and be independent. Now what do they do? Their parents live with them and help them to buy property and then the parents babysit their grandchildren where we pay high prices for daycare and our parents are paying for a mortgage and we are paying for a mortgage.<br /><br />3. We have a small 'mall' that is practically empty. It has five stores in. It's has 3 floors with plenty of room for retail, but, it only has five!!! It is owned by...........<br /><br />4. A Korean man bought a small building that had stores and hairdressing shops in it. Once the sale was finalized, he gave them all 1 months notice and said only Korean's can rent from him.<br /><br />We are selling off the country. Where are we to go when they own all properties? Like I said, 'We are being pushed out of the lower mainland and into the valley.' Our jobs though are still in the lower mainland. It's just not fair. I was warned in 1987 when I moved here that in the near future we will be living up north because the Orientals will own everything down here.<br /><br />It's so heart retching to live here and see it happening!!! My cousin in L.A. saw a show that shocked the heck out of him and he called me right away asking if it was true. He told me all about it and I answered, 'Yes it's true.' Oh, the name of the show, Hongcouver!!!<br /><br />Oh well, what are we to do!!! I don't care what race you are and that you have more money than we do. It's our own people selling us out and not caring how it is affecting us. That's what hurts!!!<br /><br />After all that all I can say is, 'Have a great weekend!!!'<br /><br />Pam<br />xox<br /><br />P.S. I would rent for a couple of hours a pony and goat and when John sees them, say, 'See!!! Dreams do come true!!!'<br /><br />I'm such a brat!!! PamLuvsPinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894521704333998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-17775403767211221992015-01-16T23:49:00.122-08:002015-01-16T23:49:00.122-08:00OMG! You are a scream! I love animals so I was act...OMG! You are a scream! I love animals so I was actually getting jealous because I thought how lucky you are to have a pony and a goat! That is the kind of stuff I dream, and I ain't lying! I have the wildest dreams--my husband can't believe it when I tell him. (He says he can't remember what he dreams.) Boy, I wish we were neighbors, you are my kind of friend! Those convos you have with John are reminiscent of the ones I have with my husband, though yours are more civilized without all of the yelling! You are too funny! P.S. RE your last comment about foreign investors: I think we're stupid too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771857135420281489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-18163818718946389992015-01-16T20:44:13.016-08:002015-01-16T20:44:13.016-08:00That pony and goat were the cutest things LOL -
I...That pony and goat were the cutest things LOL - <br />I've had some people complain about the language issue when visiting - but for the most part it's really a very friendly province to tourists<br />Come !<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-24348247038955678902015-01-16T20:04:52.093-08:002015-01-16T20:04:52.093-08:00As I was reading your post I was thinking, " ...As I was reading your post I was thinking, " I would totally clear my mudroom out for a baby pony and goat". The funniest part is my husband would probably not be one bit surprised. LOL!!!! If I had the money I would buy an entire town and make it into something totally fabulous. However the higher power doesn't see the need to give me the funds. *sigh* <br />Have a great weekend!!!<br />~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-3718687308988259502015-01-16T20:00:27.999-08:002015-01-16T20:00:27.999-08:00Well I was thinking "quit yakking about these...Well I was thinking "quit yakking about these cuties and show us a picture". I did think their food was a little -- thought to myself "really. . .This is what they eat?". Also thought maybe the candle thing had to do with losing power. . . I swear Suzan I was WITH you! Then you spoiled it. I have vivid weird dreams and/or nightmares. Love your blog.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623472538441541678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-69649199140789738822015-01-16T18:25:55.768-08:002015-01-16T18:25:55.768-08:00I was just picturing the pony and goat in the mudr...I was just picturing the pony and goat in the mudroom! And the straw on the floor! And the pee and the p.... You get my drift. The menu (recipe?) should have given it away. Thanks for making my evening. Tell more about what happened with your new project. It looks great! Linda@Wetcreek BlogLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418803664950404235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-38122164754094050542015-01-16T16:50:40.828-08:002015-01-16T16:50:40.828-08:00I was totally buying that story at the beginning.....I was totally buying that story at the beginning....lol! I only dream weird dreams myself...or sad or terrifying..not sure why I can;t ever have a happy dream! I only use ain't occasionally and usually only with sarcasm. I live in an area where people use it a LOT, bu they ain't too bright if you know what I mean! I am in love with the fireplace. And, yep, China is taking over and I agree...stupidity is rampant these days! Have a blessed weekend and sweet dreams! ;)<br /><br />Vicky Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421861086003316243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-72127365779744586872015-01-16T15:06:31.823-08:002015-01-16T15:06:31.823-08:00Don't say ain't three times cause it ain&#...Don't say ain't three times cause it ain't in the dictionary (that's what we used to say but now it seems we are wrong, lol). Ooo, I want to live in your dreams with a baby pony in the mudroom. Bruce would never let me though. Oh, he says he doesn't dream but then admitted he just doesn't remember them. <br />Really? They bought a Ghost town? Weird. What's up with that? <br />So, if tourists come and speak English because we sadly didn't learn French, are we shunned?Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444791923510261610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-45513481531022890302015-01-16T14:07:27.676-08:002015-01-16T14:07:27.676-08:00My dreams are like movies, dialogue, colour and en...My dreams are like movies, dialogue, colour and entertaining while sometimes weird. Dave says I'm weird because he hardly ever if never, dreams. I could see you taking on a goat and a pony in real life, but if you do, please have mini's and take tons of pictures. PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-40860855290824077632015-01-16T13:45:40.758-08:002015-01-16T13:45:40.758-08:00I absolutely love reading your posts, you always m...I absolutely love reading your posts, you always make me laugh and smile!!! I totally agree, the way we here in the States and now apparently the Canadians are selling all our real east ate to the Chinese we better get learning the language real soon!Diva Kreszlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278102837785791249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-66024875444177540182015-01-16T13:04:41.524-08:002015-01-16T13:04:41.524-08:00Oh I think this is a little more serious - they...Oh I think this is a little more serious - they're the top economy on the planet and it's population is a billion strong - how can we compete when they have that many people in a concentrated work force?<br />Thinking you're wrong ( but praying you're right ) <br />xoxoxo<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-14024828754167157072015-01-16T12:53:04.493-08:002015-01-16T12:53:04.493-08:00LOL - you know when you have a dream and you wake ...LOL - you know when you have a dream and you wake up confused because it seems so real?<br />That was this one !<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-52574909011127167502015-01-16T12:23:02.666-08:002015-01-16T12:23:02.666-08:00I don't know if we should worry too much about...I don't know if we should worry too much about the Chinese buying up things. Japan did that back in the 80's & everyone was up in arms. Then they went broke. Sold everything they had purchased...they still aren't doing to well. It is only a matter of time before it happens to the Chinese.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730120216392814248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-22579197838893103702015-01-16T12:17:00.734-08:002015-01-16T12:17:00.734-08:00I'm confused...are the pony and goat real? I o...I'm confused...are the pony and goat real? I once kept a litter of pigs in the bathtub till they outgrew it. :) <br />I totally bought that you were replacing your lights with candles and immediately thought "poor John". lol<br />And...when I was in Tanzania (Africa) a couple of years ago, we were on a bus and saw road crews with what looked to be Chinese "bosses". The Tanzanian man we were with said "yes, they are in charge of building our roads. And they are trying to buy up Tanzania and take us over". I had to laugh and told him that's exactly what we are saying about America. Also, we drove by a crew and one guy was shoveling and about a dozen were watching. I told him that happens a lot in America as well. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749734347647016111noreply@blogger.com