tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post3769681196621572984..comments2024-03-29T11:38:51.363+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-44851620568567887352014-12-13T04:19:27.947+00:002014-12-13T04:19:27.947+00:00I am an American from Connecticut who went on a 2-...I am an American from Connecticut who went on a 2-week tour of Scotland last year and fell in love with the country. I read Jean's blog because she is my link with Scotland and I love her comments - all of them because they are real and heartfelt and her sense of humor is delightful.Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303027253665964101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-38194109305444531252014-12-12T17:23:56.602+00:002014-12-12T17:23:56.602+00:00Taking Archie to the airport took precedence today...Taking Archie to the airport took precedence today, I think.<br /><br />Elaine in NYCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-70770738456269349422014-12-12T15:57:19.242+00:002014-12-12T15:57:19.242+00:00Me too, miss you, hope you're just busy doing ...Me too, miss you, hope you're just busy doing something to decrease the pre-Christmas panic. Yes, yes, yes to respectfully airing our differences and keeping up connections with those who don't see everything our way. With so many political/economic topics, it's perilously easy to label someone else and attribute a whole set of attitudes to them on the basis of an opinion on one topic. Let's leave room for the nuances.<br />- Beth in OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-86616073772917612312014-12-12T12:29:18.435+00:002014-12-12T12:29:18.435+00:00It's Friday and you aren't here. I hope i...It's Friday and you aren't here. I hope it it because you've decided on every-other-day blogging until the cards are gone, rather than Alythborn's rude comment, or, worse a crisis at home.<br /><br />Miss you!<br /><br />Beverly in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-18786019993595314822014-12-11T21:10:59.929+00:002014-12-11T21:10:59.929+00:00What??? Is it me??? Anti Scottish???
A difference...What??? Is it me??? Anti Scottish???<br /><br />A difference in style or approach does not necessarily equate to a difference in aspirations or objectives.<br /><br />Jean is so obviously PRO SCOTTISH in so many ways and in ways which transcend politics. She voted NO to safeguard its future. How can that be anti Scottish.<br /><br />Is it me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-52549562668094176362014-12-11T20:00:59.264+00:002014-12-11T20:00:59.264+00:00Alythborn was also unhappy here on 21st November -...Alythborn was also unhappy here on 21st November - I remembered that an earlier comment seemed somewhat churlish but I didn't hold it against her/him as it is part of the territory of the immediacy and intimacy of blogging and such like. <br /><br />Jean is very generous with her time here and part of the joy of her blog is that she is willing to be candid in sharing her views on a wide range of issues and current affairs. She can't possibly please everyone all of the time. <br /><br />I for one feel enormously privileged to be part of Jean's world and have an insight into her daily life, her views, opinions, frustrations and moods. And of course her commentary about her knitting is a delight. <br /><br />Please don't change a thing Jean. If you start to feel constrained then blogging will lose its therapeutic quality. Blog on the days you want to. On the days when you feel less inclined to do so or have other pressures on your time just put out a 'strapline' so we don't worry about you.<br /><br />Jan xxx<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-87044603710983957212014-12-11T17:28:34.422+00:002014-12-11T17:28:34.422+00:00Yes, true, The Other Kristen! Perhaps it's lar...Yes, true, The Other Kristen! Perhaps it's largely related to the way in which we commonly interact these days. We can seek out only like-minded people online, and watch only super blustery (I am being tremendously charitable) news programs that tell us we're all right and everyone else is wrong and we'd better be more strident about it unless we want the world to end. We don't need to read an article and talk with the people in our community.Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104011866701327044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-77184911306098914582014-12-11T14:36:58.241+00:002014-12-11T14:36:58.241+00:00Ah, the rest of us will happily remain. The tenden...Ah, the rest of us will happily remain. The tendency to dismiss social contact with those whose opinions differ from ours in any respect seems to be growing stronger. How shortsighted.The Other Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-45343442009009045492014-12-11T13:58:27.622+00:002014-12-11T13:58:27.622+00:00Somehow the internet encourages the 'announce ...Somehow the internet encourages the 'announce and flounce' drama of leaving. I've never understood it either.rheatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106202307295596177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-10689892439227535372014-12-11T12:16:58.049+00:002014-12-11T12:16:58.049+00:00I like Jean and agree with jeanfromcornwall. Also,...I like Jean and agree with jeanfromcornwall. Also, why do people have to announce they are leaving? In real life they wouldn't say, 'I don't like when you talk about X so I'm not going to visit with you anymore.' would they?Aarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359153375367602906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-8190093532158653982014-12-11T12:12:21.598+00:002014-12-11T12:12:21.598+00:00Jean, I have never found you to be "anti-Scot...Jean, I have never found you to be "anti-Scottish". Pro-common-sense, maybe! Let the disagreers disagree but keep to your path; I always enjoy what you have to say.kayTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-7710464709044641332014-12-11T10:12:35.867+00:002014-12-11T10:12:35.867+00:00Jean is NOT anti-Scottish, she is realistic. And A...Jean is NOT anti-Scottish, she is realistic. And Alec Salmond is a puffed up little troublemaker who's like I have seen in many walks of life.So don't bother to look at my website either - you would probably find nothing to your taste.<br />Each to his own, as the saying goes.jeanfromcornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062674591619616456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-26543832093733184542014-12-11T09:32:39.239+00:002014-12-11T09:32:39.239+00:00The lower oil price does actually affect the UK to...The lower oil price does actually affect the UK too and I have to disagree with your interpretation of Salmond's stance. Oil is a bonus for Scotland, not the be all and end all.<br />I enjoy your knitting blog but find your frequent anti-Scottish stance quite tiring. I leave with some small regrets.Alythbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00631799764920153380noreply@blogger.com