tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post1293959580833915621..comments2023-10-09T06:48:02.888-05:00Comments on Garden Girl: Aerogarden Herb Combo, and an Award!garden girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-5000141765672127822008-04-18T20:00:00.000-05:002008-04-18T20:00:00.000-05:00Hinsley, You're so welcome! You deserve an Excell...Hinsley, You're so welcome! You deserve an Excellence award! If you'd like to add the award to your blog, you can save it as a picture, then insert into your blogger sidebar using the "add a page element" feature.<BR/><BR/>I made up my own rules since I was giving the award. It's very time-consuming writing the post, creating all the links, and commenting on all the blogs to pass the award on ten times. It took me quite a long time to do it, more time than some people probably have, and it might be a bit much to do it with the way you've been feeling lately. I certainly don't want an award to become a burden! <BR/><BR/>So I decided it's up to each person I awarded whether or not to pass it on, and if they do, it doesn't have to be to ten other blogs. I'm of the opinion an award should be given with no strings attached. <BR/><BR/>p.s. I removed the blotanical blog roll, as it's too far over and was covering text in my posts. So now you can actually read what I wrote about you and your blog. I'm a little peaved that I already deleted my garden blog roll, as now I guess I'll have to re-do it. :(garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-81511611782503324362008-04-18T19:26:00.000-05:002008-04-18T19:26:00.000-05:00OMG - This is so awesome! I bookmarked it once bec...OMG - This is so awesome! I bookmarked it once because I think I had to go somewhere, and I just am catching up on posts tonight. THANK YOU LINDA! Sooooooooo sweet! Do I just save the E and repost it, and then spread it on? Can I send it back to you? lol<BR/><BR/>Wow. I so appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>- meHinsley Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017210793086191889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-17264668643535691862008-04-10T21:10:00.000-05:002008-04-10T21:10:00.000-05:00Esther, it makes sense to me too. I'm re-energize...Esther, it makes sense to me too. I'm re-energized by time alone, especially after time in company, which can often feel draining.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-49864660565599818622008-04-10T14:02:00.000-05:002008-04-10T14:02:00.000-05:00I've been thinking about what it is to be an 'Intr...I've been thinking about what it is to be an 'Introvert' or an 'Extravert'.<BR/><BR/>I once read a definition by someone who is a famous 'therapist' in this country and who writes sensible but popular books on psychology (whose name eludes me for a moment).<BR/><BR/>She says the two kinds of people are not to be distinguished by how they behave in public but by how they 'restore' themselves.<BR/><BR/>The extravert is re-energised by being in company; the introvert by having time on their own.<BR/><BR/>Thus, someone may be the life and soul of a party (or give interesting presentations with confidence!) but still be an introvert.<BR/><BR/>Makes sense to me!<BR/><BR/>EstherEsther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-78224015400336652142008-04-10T12:38:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:38:00.000-05:00Violet, you're welcome! Thank you for the lovely ...Violet, you're welcome! Thank you for the lovely bloom. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about your tooth, and I can definitely empathize about the migraine. <BR/><BR/>You certainly didn't dissapoint with your post in response to your E. Great job!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-3299412112647901722008-04-10T12:06:00.000-05:002008-04-10T12:06:00.000-05:00An award of excellence coming from yourself is qui...An award of excellence coming from yourself is quite a treat. Having cracked my tooth yesterday and having this mental weather-related migraine today, I'd be a total, sharptooth bitch if it wasn't for your E making my day and thinking of other wonderful bloggers out there to pass it on to. So one big thanks for all of it, including your lovely comments. <BR/><BR/>Cheers!<BR/>VioletViooltjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493874661606266986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-2002715897279852152008-04-09T13:08:00.000-05:002008-04-09T13:08:00.000-05:00Blue Fox, you're quite welcome!Blue Fox, you're quite welcome!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-71444602939297853232008-04-09T09:18:00.000-05:002008-04-09T09:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for the award, Garden Girl! I really am ho...Thanks for the award, Garden Girl! I really am honored too, and my blog will proudly display the picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-65856388134539875192008-04-09T08:40:00.000-05:002008-04-09T08:40:00.000-05:00My pleasure Crafty!My pleasure Crafty!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-50491945833315346442008-04-09T05:35:00.000-05:002008-04-09T05:35:00.000-05:00Thanks for picking The Gardener Side for the award...Thanks for picking <A HREF="http://craftygardener.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Gardener Side</A> for the award.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-18740040577434941642008-04-09T00:52:00.000-05:002008-04-09T00:52:00.000-05:00Monica, p.s. You should be able to save the award ...Monica, p.s. You should be able to save the award as a picture, then add it to your post. It took me a moment to figure that out. Thanks for asking. Your question might help someone else too!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-20561191559673443552008-04-08T23:44:00.000-05:002008-04-08T23:44:00.000-05:00Monica, you're so welcome. And yeah, I'm sometime...Monica, you're so welcome. <BR/><BR/>And yeah, I'm sometimes a rule follower too. <BR/><BR/>After doing this post myself, I knew it would take some time, and everyone might not have the time to do the choosing, the linking, and the messaging in addition to their normal blogging and blog reading. Today I was able to, but next week. . . probably not.<BR/><BR/>It might be kind of fun to do a poll of garden bloggers, introvert? or extrovert? I'm sure there'd be a mix, but I suspect the introverts would be a substantially larger number. <BR/><BR/>MMD, you crack me up! And yep, I really do!<BR/><BR/>I'm so jealous :) that you got to go to Austin! It's been great reading all the reports from the shindig. It's exciting to think about a fling coming to Chicago. I'm there!<BR/><BR/>It's interesting how a shared passion like gardening can bring out the extrovert in even the most confirmed introvert!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-17391095309689693092008-04-08T21:20:00.000-05:002008-04-08T21:20:00.000-05:00In the immortal words of Sally Field, "You like me...In the immortal words of Sally Field, "You like me! You really like me!" I humbly thank you for your kind words. One of the most interesting things I discovered at Spring Fling is that many (most?) garden bloggers are introverts (including myself) - but you'd never have known it based on the noise level at the dinners - talking about gardening is such a great common ground.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-35392324198566531462008-04-08T19:00:00.000-05:002008-04-08T19:00:00.000-05:00Wow, thanks for the award "call-out" in your blog!...Wow, thanks for the award "call-out" in your blog! :) Shucks. Blush! (Note to self: Remember to be funny.)<BR/>~ Monica<BR/>P.S. I both am and am not a rule follower. I like the idea of passing on positive thoughts, though, and I will mention 10 blogs I enjoy in a future post (I'm hoping some can be non garden-related?). For housekeeping, may I copy the logo from your site or how does that work?<BR/>P.P.S. People don't believe me when I tell them, especially not those who have just heard me give a presentation, but I'm an introvert. I love gardening so I'm excited when I speak about it and I love an interactive talk. But parties? Oy. I have to psych myself up for them, and it's a bit of work, to be honest. I often do end up enjoying myself, but my energy wanes over time. I need time alone. With happy quiet things like flowers and cats and whatnot (especially whatnot). Yep, introvert (raises hand and waves). :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-31430667842047264182008-04-08T17:00:00.000-05:002008-04-08T17:00:00.000-05:00Esther, my mom was never big on 'rules' when I was...Esther, my mom was never big on 'rules' when I was growing up, and I took the same approach with my girls, who turned out to be fine, upstanding young women. To me, most rules are dumb, and meant to be broken! (I always was a bit of a rebel. . . Thank you Mom!)<BR/><BR/>Just my opinion, and no offense intended, I think awards and honors should come with no strings attached.<BR/><BR/>I completely understand your dislike of parties. I suspect many of us gardener-types have similar temperaments. I don't consider myself anti-social, but I'm quite reserved and definitely not 'the life of the party.' (Maybe it's my English blood?) When I do attend a party, if I'm not the very first, I'm usually among the first to leave, and my face hurts from all the smiling.<BR/><BR/>I hope you're feeling better.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-81219455440072982242008-04-08T16:30:00.000-05:002008-04-08T16:30:00.000-05:00Linda - you must have been leaving a note on ESTHE...Linda - you must have been leaving a note on <A HREF="http://estherinthegarden.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">ESTHER IN THE GARDEN</A> at the same time as I was reading this post.<BR/><BR/>I am really honoured to recieve your 'E' award - but I was also panicking about the 'passing it on to ten people' element.<BR/><BR/>(It was only earlier today that I managed to finish the 'ten things' list that you set me!)<BR/><BR/>So - I've just been back to my blog and found your note waiting there.<BR/><BR/>You are so kind! I do feel really proud to be 'Eed' but really don't feel I can choose ten blogs to 'pass it on' to.<BR/><BR/>If you like - you could chose ten more to make up for my 'missing' ones?<BR/><BR/>It may be no surprise to you if I say I am the kind of person who looks for every excuse to turn down a party invitation. And if ever I really can't avoid going - I take a book. And then I leave, when no-one is looking!<BR/><BR/>In other words - I am an anti-social, prim grump.<BR/><BR/>But I do, none the less, appreciate your approval - and your permission not to do the passing on bit!<BR/><BR/>Phew!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Esther<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://estherinthegarden.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">ESTHER IN THE GARDEN</A>Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.com