tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post6590747610737935924..comments2024-01-23T11:10:44.714+00:00Comments on Celtic Memory Yarns: Celebrating The Celtic New YearJo at Celtic Memory Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783844924689656726noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-67592382015552357122008-11-14T20:40:00.000+00:002008-11-14T20:40:00.000+00:00I'm sorry I missed you at the Knit and Stitch, I w...I'm sorry I missed you at the Knit and Stitch, I wouldnt mind but I didnt move that often. Typical! I really enjoyed the show, much more than other years, I think because I had a nice place to sit, and just got to yap to anyone that walked by! I didnt get to see half the things I should have, but as you said, you take what you get!Stitchlilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754162816451971304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-26008126158105083032008-11-13T15:04:00.000+00:002008-11-13T15:04:00.000+00:00Happy belated Celtic New Year, Jo!You look lovely ...Happy belated Celtic New Year, Jo!<BR/><BR/>You look lovely as ever in your photos...and the other photos were a joy to see, as well. Love your commentary, as always.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to another great year of reading your blog.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RMRecycleMicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002202738696037728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-67685816353952341452008-11-11T01:31:00.000+00:002008-11-11T01:31:00.000+00:00I laughed at your donkey picture- an elementary sc...I laughed at your donkey picture- an elementary school outing many decades ago found one of my classmates with toothmarks on his arm. <BR/><BR/>I was in Scotland for the first time this past June, but I still want to visit Ireland. Until I make the trip, I shall have to content myself with reading your blog. It makes me feel like I already have a friend there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-5096670289159415172008-11-09T23:36:00.000+00:002008-11-09T23:36:00.000+00:00Happy Celtic New Year! As always your blog is a d...Happy Celtic New Year! As always your blog is a delight and the photos are fantastic--thanks so much for sharing your weekend! I loved Daphne du Maurier's books growing up, you could always feel her love of history and the landscape. I'll have to hunt up "Hungry Hill" at the library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-28852838995486238962008-11-09T19:16:00.000+00:002008-11-09T19:16:00.000+00:00Jo, What a beautiful travel commentary and what a ...Jo, What a beautiful travel commentary and what a delightful blog post in all. I must admit that as a dog/animal lover I thoroughly enjoyed the pics of your small crew and their issues with your roving. I had to look twice at the pic of your little white bundle of fur - had it not been for that "roving" eye I couldn't tell the difference between pooch and roving. Muffy tearing apart your roving reminds me of our Molly tearing the very innards from a feather pillow. I will be picking up stray feathers for as long as I lvie in this house. I might add she was very proud of her accomplishment.<BR/><BR/>I do love reading your blog. Where else do you write? I would be interested in reading more of your work.<BR/><BR/>Lindy in Arizona, USA<BR/><BR/>I am now on my way over to check out what Dez has to offer from her new shop :-DLindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315980350142729265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-145147320042814132008-11-09T00:06:00.000+00:002008-11-09T00:06:00.000+00:00Sigh. Everything is lovely. The yarn show, the s...Sigh. Everything is lovely. The yarn show, the silk roving, the fleece, the cottages on the coast. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the eye candy, Jo.<BR/><BR/>And... triple thanks for the mention of my new shop! Indeed, I set sail on Halloween for that specific reason, and I certainly could feel you here in spirit.<BR/><BR/>Muffy made me laugh out loud. One day I have to tell you a story about a coyote, a fleece and the UPS driver.Dez Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786093691926252698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-85494005243388321002008-11-07T17:59:00.000+00:002008-11-07T17:59:00.000+00:00I have been tagged and I now youve been tagged! Vi...I have been tagged and I now youve been tagged! Visit my latest post to see the rules!Alinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725715111333459852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-79775844063245846802008-11-07T16:46:00.000+00:002008-11-07T16:46:00.000+00:00Don't you know, Muffy was trying to be helpful. Co...Don't you know, Muffy was trying to be helpful. Combing the wool for ye.<BR/><BR/>That cottage looks sturdy enough to reclaim and make a home again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-32767793069358397302008-11-07T05:33:00.000+00:002008-11-07T05:33:00.000+00:00The Beara peninsula is truly a beautiful drive... ...The Beara peninsula is truly a beautiful drive... I love the charming old cemetery on the north side, a wonderful memory from our 2004 trip. Thanks for taking us on a journey through this area. You have a gift of language that is a joy to read. I'm glad I found you from the Harlot's blog. I love reading about Ireland and your knitting projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-7103410733599083052008-11-05T21:31:00.000+00:002008-11-05T21:31:00.000+00:00Oh how I want to come to Ireland. REading your bl...Oh how I want to come to Ireland. REading your blog gives me such an ache inside to be home. I'm Irish by heritage, American by birth. I tease my husband because we're both Irish/German that he's more German(everything has to be just so) and I'm more Irish(more intuitive and relaxed and mysterious. I love reading about all these places I hope to see one day one day when I finally come home. The stories are also wonderful. Thank you for helping to make them come alive with your beautiful photos. Lisa-blogless lurkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-40842686481575887632008-11-05T15:48:00.000+00:002008-11-05T15:48:00.000+00:00How beautiful your local world is. *sigh*How beautiful your local world is. *sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-11598901405796161012008-11-05T02:20:00.000+00:002008-11-05T02:20:00.000+00:00Someday reading this blog is going to:1)Drive me m...Someday reading this blog is going to:<BR/>1)Drive me mad with desire to see Ireland;<BR/>2)Incite me to commit a criminal act such as embezzling money to buy plane fare;<BR/>3)Make me write some very odd instructions in my will as to where I want to be buried; or <BR/>4)I'll just keep living vicariously through your very eloquent words and pictures.<BR/><BR/>So I guess you'd better keep posting.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256609816116022592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-18914138924975354782008-11-04T17:40:00.000+00:002008-11-04T17:40:00.000+00:00The ancient Celts believed that things begin in th...The ancient Celts believed that things begin in the dark. Seeds in the ground, babies in the womb...Those cross-quarter days began the night before, so Beltane Eve was the beginning of the celebration. So it makes sense that Samhain, leading into the darkest part of the year, is the new year. <BR/><BR/>You do live in a most beautiful part of the world!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-28925894655415793222008-11-04T11:08:00.000+00:002008-11-04T11:08:00.000+00:00Ah, dear girl. You were born with the gift of the ...Ah, dear girl. You were born with the gift of the gab. With your simple but eloquent words, you take us all along with you, from childhood impressions to the ends of the West.<BR/><BR/>Was delighted to see Muffy and Sophy Wackles, it's been a while. Those photos of The Yarnslayer look like something that could have dropped down a chimney and frightened the wits out of a peaceful family.Angelunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333889782201425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-47612913842754082122008-11-04T02:59:00.000+00:002008-11-04T02:59:00.000+00:00Happy new year to you! Thank you for sharing the c...Happy new year to you! Thank you for sharing the copper mine and the copper sky.Wudashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159544800990501446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-56001304283445909672008-11-03T22:07:00.000+00:002008-11-03T22:07:00.000+00:00What beauty there is around you! Thank you soooo m...What beauty there is around you! Thank you soooo much for sharing it. And I must say, you have such self control taking a priceless picture of your wee dog having a fight with your precious fleece. My first instinct would be to separate them and then not have such a fantastic photo for the blog because of it. heehee.<BR/>Enjoy your New Year!Alinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09725715111333459852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-33095610188814783492008-11-03T20:58:00.000+00:002008-11-03T20:58:00.000+00:00Sigh. I want to be there and walk on the beach wi...Sigh. I want to be there and walk on the beach with you and know that across that pond lies New Jersey.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034017711522226964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-53588932353458022862008-11-03T17:40:00.000+00:002008-11-03T17:40:00.000+00:00Great post! Thank you for sharing your weekend an...Great post! Thank you for sharing your weekend and Ireland with us.Salliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222641000576792118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-86619668794015046782008-11-03T16:57:00.000+00:002008-11-03T16:57:00.000+00:00Ah, I am there now. Thanks so much for inviting u...Ah, I am there now. Thanks so much for inviting us.<BR/>-- GretchenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-27552966054682828722008-11-03T16:51:00.000+00:002008-11-03T16:51:00.000+00:00A belated Good Samhain to you and yours, love!The ...A belated Good Samhain to you and yours, love!<BR/><BR/>The photos are beautiful, as always - and give me a smile when I see the Yarn Slayer at work once again!Roggeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549838068624400016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-86394853694166314412008-11-03T15:38:00.000+00:002008-11-03T15:38:00.000+00:00Ah, Jo, I don't know you from Adam, but every time...Ah, Jo, I don't know you from Adam, but every time I read your blog, I feel like I have come home. I guess, this is as good a time as any for a New Year. There is time to rollic and frollic before the serious work of the land needs to be done. It is cold enough to cuddle and romantic enough with the firelight to get a head start on the lambs and calves. Wink! Who knows?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-73389624377361213362008-11-03T14:52:00.000+00:002008-11-03T14:52:00.000+00:00Having just returned from a weekend knitting retre...Having just returned from a weekend knitting retreat with some friend, your blog was a delightful extension of a relaxing time. Thanks for sharing so much of your homeland with those of us who live far away.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210365786156936210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-64598115520400753352008-11-03T13:24:00.000+00:002008-11-03T13:24:00.000+00:00Thanks for letting me escape to such beautiful pla...Thanks for letting me escape to such beautiful places with you. The old copper mine building looks like a place in Middle Earth.Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978130678737900234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-54538791848408022392008-11-03T05:25:00.000+00:002008-11-03T05:25:00.000+00:00Thank you for bringing us with you on this lovely ...Thank you for bringing us with you on this lovely day on the west coast of Ireland! I too love reading your blog -- thanks for posting!<BR/><BR/>Nancy in OregonNancy Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559085000042173433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877720.post-42637458816715087722008-11-03T03:16:00.000+00:002008-11-03T03:16:00.000+00:00I love your blog. Knitting, Ireland, and great sto...I love your blog. Knitting, Ireland, and great stories? Perfection.<BR/><BR/>Although I do keep looking behind me to see if there is a chained beasty thing. It's creepy. <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com