tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post7044490123698916873..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: my so-called saturdaySteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-24081538027618405592008-11-19T00:06:00.000-06:002008-11-19T00:06:00.000-06:00It does have its sensuous aspects. But I thought ...It does have its sensuous aspects. But I thought it looked like a brooch.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29113615492581521492008-11-18T22:37:00.000-06:002008-11-18T22:37:00.000-06:00this is going to be a very odd comment, and maybe ...this is going to be a very odd comment, and maybe it's the advil pm talking... but that's a pretty sexy flower! i've never seen anything like it... it's really cool! :P i really should step away from the computer now...aighmeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213006618752792495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-13471078559864444062008-11-17T22:52:00.000-06:002008-11-17T22:52:00.000-06:00Kim -- you are very perceptive. I try to carefull...Kim -- you are very perceptive. I try to carefully point out that I only hope to tolerate the Pacific coast heat in the Mexico summer. But I suffer enough coastal romanticism that I will either have it burned out of me -- or I will find that is where I want to live. After my 6 months on the coast, I intend to rent in the highlands -- but not Mexico City. I may be an urbanite at heart, but I do not need that much urban.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-43304751835893938212008-11-17T20:44:00.000-06:002008-11-17T20:44:00.000-06:00Given your penchant for cold weather, I don't wond...Given your penchant for cold weather, I don't wonder how you will survive Mexico--I just wonder how you will survive your chosen bit of it. <BR/><BR/>As someone who has changed climate a few times (San Fran to Houston for undergrad. Then moved to Boston later.), I can tell you that it takes more than a year to get used to a new climate. <BR/><BR/>I'm with Michael. You should seriously consider the central highlands, or methinks you will roast. <BR/><BR/>Fond regards,<BR/><BR/>Kim G<BR/>Boston, MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-63024755093643526882008-11-17T12:26:00.000-06:002008-11-17T12:26:00.000-06:00That is a beautiful tree. I hope Jiggs is feeling ...That is a beautiful tree. I hope Jiggs is feeling better now. I've been uder the weather as well. Have a great day.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-54042590403349149042008-11-17T08:42:00.000-06:002008-11-17T08:42:00.000-06:00Your last paragraph says it all....hopefully. I l...Your last paragraph says it all....hopefully. I lie that way every day, if I can. Lately I find myself resenting if I have too<BR/>many and sometimes ANY scheduled things to do.<BR/>I LOVE the freedom. You'll get there.....or maybe you're already there!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-32486366185524123382008-11-17T00:39:00.000-06:002008-11-17T00:39:00.000-06:00Kathleen -- We will see if we have any tree expert...Kathleen -- We will see if we have any tree experts tomorrow. I decided to troll for answers.<BR/><BR/>Brenda -- 47 is warm enough for me to do the gardening -- as long as the sun is out. Whenever it ducks behind a cloud, I get a little chilly. But I keep the house at 55 in the winter. So, 47 is really not that cool.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53775676886826966152008-11-16T22:36:00.001-06:002008-11-16T22:36:00.001-06:00I cannot believe you think 47 degrees can be garde...I cannot believe you think 47 degrees can be gardening weather!!<BR/>I would be turning on the fireplace and wrapping up in a warm blanket with a cup of hot chocolate....which is where we are at now here in Minnesnowta!!Islaholic Trixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233743042603387725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-44979679762563417172008-11-16T20:12:00.000-06:002008-11-16T20:12:00.000-06:00Wow, I'm intrigued by the tree, too. I wonder wha...Wow, I'm intrigued by the tree, too. I wonder what it is...Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301635466561126804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-5859155325876019952008-11-16T19:28:00.000-06:002008-11-16T19:28:00.000-06:00Cairelle -- Fortunately, for you, I am still in Or...Cairelle -- Fortunately, for you, I am still in Oregon. And, despite what Michael avers, I will be heading south in May -- where I will be dealing with weather that will make you very happy.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-425402822404255892008-11-16T17:25:00.000-06:002008-11-16T17:25:00.000-06:00Oh I'll survive... but perhaps my dislike of the c...Oh I'll survive... but perhaps my dislike of the cold means I should reconsider my "top ten" list of places to investigate... LOL!Nola Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101583665063798127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-45726750915289042152008-11-16T17:06:00.000-06:002008-11-16T17:06:00.000-06:00Michael -- Before I show up at your gate, a liveri...Michael -- Before I show up at your gate, a liveried footman will have dropped off my calling card a good week before I show up seeking my own personal tour of the Pumpkin Wall.<BR/><BR/>Cory -- The tree has fascinated me over the past few years. This is the first time I have photographed each of its stages.<BR/><BR/>Jackie -- It clearly is a specimen tree, and not native. It is in the park betwen the Archives Building and the Agriculture Building -- who says we Gringos do not know how to slather on the bureauacracy.<BR/><BR/>Cairelle -- I just came in from working on the garden. It is 48 right now, and I was sweating from cutting back some of the brush. For me, this is short-sleeve weather -- and Jiggs loves it. If the temperature reaches 65, he starts looking for the shade. Makes you wonder how the two of us are going to survive Mexico. I do believe the word is "tolerate," That we can do.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84017147022041377352008-11-16T15:04:00.000-06:002008-11-16T15:04:00.000-06:00OMG, 37 degrees? Perfect for gardening? Aacck! I'm...OMG, 37 degrees? Perfect for gardening? Aacck! I'm STILL in bed (at 3pm) because it's in the low 50's outside and therefore my old creaky New Orleans house is chilled as well.<BR/><BR/>Kirk is bribing me with a trip to our coffeehouse where I could get a nice warm hot cocoa... but this requires putting my feet onto the cold floor, AND disturbing Bitty Bobb out of his warm nest at the small of my back. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Are you getting more excited about your impending retirement?Nola Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101583665063798127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-25215962448464480952008-11-16T12:22:00.000-06:002008-11-16T12:22:00.000-06:00Steve,That tree does not look like a tree that you...Steve,<BR/>That tree does not look like a tree that you would expect to find in Oregon. It looks very exotic. Yes, the weather yesterday and again today is wonderful for this time of year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-20621294236797425452008-11-16T11:44:00.000-06:002008-11-16T11:44:00.000-06:00I took a similar picture on Thursday at the Oregon...I took a similar picture on Thursday at the Oregon Garden. I did not get the name either of the tree either. <BR/><BR/>If I have not already I will post my picture.Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853565935732803746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-74763990277457626142008-11-16T11:21:00.000-06:002008-11-16T11:21:00.000-06:00You´ll have to let me know in advance. Knocks on t...You´ll have to let me know in advance. Knocks on the Ranchito gate go ignored more often than not. Could be someone selling tortillas or Jehovah´s Witnesses.<BR/><BR/>Or some Salvation Army guy!<BR/><BR/>But I´d let you in for sure.Michael Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720359542700663699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-55006035925858839202008-11-16T11:16:00.000-06:002008-11-16T11:16:00.000-06:00Michael -- I have long had the discipline of a tee...Michael -- I have long had the discipline of a teenager when it comes to my personal life. Thus, the failure to establish a marriage. But retirement is coming. My date is set. My job duties are being distributed. My house agreement in Mexico is signed. A house sitter is signed up to watch my house until the market improves. And I am looking forward to the move. I probably am a bit further along with the move than my blog personality would indicate. Surprised you will be when I knock on the gate of the ranchito.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-50105006099164204882008-11-16T10:14:00.000-06:002008-11-16T10:14:00.000-06:00But, Steve, you are NOT retired. You have many, ma...But, Steve, you are NOT retired. You have many, many chores to do before (you claim) you will move to Mexico. Yet virtually every weekend pressing matters concerning the move are ignored. You retire to the hot tub with a book. You contemplate your belly button.<BR/><BR/>Or you hunt flowers for the home (you claim) you are leaving. Hmmmm.Michael Dicksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720359542700663699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53733536684596138572008-11-16T09:55:00.000-06:002008-11-16T09:55:00.000-06:00John and Wayne -- Being the retirement masters you...John and Wayne -- Being the retirement masters you are, I take your comments as the highest of praise.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-55045648194954458282008-11-16T08:47:00.000-06:002008-11-16T08:47:00.000-06:00That is exactly the kind of day your soul calls ou...That is exactly the kind of day your soul calls out for from time to time. And exactly what retirement should be like!Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-36330425368978426532008-11-16T08:36:00.000-06:002008-11-16T08:36:00.000-06:00"That was the day. I did nothing I had planned. An...<I>"That was the day. I did nothing I had planned. And that is fine with me."</I> <BR/><BR/>Now that is the right attitude hombre - you <I>are</I> ready for retirement.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.com