tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post7331594611139568368..comments2023-09-24T11:26:16.606-04:00Comments on The Middle Ages: Our Costa Rica Gift Of Happiness: Open Letter To Costa Rica And Happy VideosDeb and Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-79368676578042179642012-01-16T10:37:21.870-05:002012-01-16T10:37:21.870-05:00Hey Linda.....I must confess too...I havent read t...Hey Linda.....I must confess too...I havent read the books yet...coz well I love watching vfx movies...so i decided I would watch the movies and then read the books !!!! <br />Awwwwh...........THANK YOU SO MUCH...So glad you liked the paintings !!! So sweet that you added them in your favourite list....You have no idea how wonderful I am feeling right now !!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH !!!!!xo<br /><br />Hey Rigel...!!! So glad to finally talk to you....well We've been messing with Colin and Deb during the Costa Rica posts..indirectly...:P you would point out something and I would keep it going !! (especially I loved messing with Colin :D)..Loved the whole week :D.....<br />And that is so sweet of you !!! Thanks so much.....Awwhhh....I hope it comes in the magazine too...I am so flattered you are hoping for that too....trust me when it does...I will remember you !!!!! Much Love !! xoxoShalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-21213917129539872792012-01-16T05:24:55.717-05:002012-01-16T05:24:55.717-05:00Dawn, me neither. ;) That's why I asked...When...Dawn, me neither. ;) That's why I asked...When I go swimming, it's usually in the North Sea (about 700kms from my hometown), and there the water is hardly 20 degrees. Last year, I went there in October, and it was so warm (as if it were summer), and the water was like 14 degrees, and I jumped right into it. :P So I don't mind the coldness.Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056971028004881629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-27993637215851519772012-01-15T20:04:46.498-05:002012-01-15T20:04:46.498-05:00Omigosh, Shalaka!!! I can totally imagine one day ...Omigosh, Shalaka!!! I can totally imagine one day opening an issue of Hi Fructose art magazine and see a spread of your work!!!Rigelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-80045186333145579002012-01-15T19:50:28.967-05:002012-01-15T19:50:28.967-05:00had a look at your Flickr account . way cool so it...had a look at your Flickr account . way cool so it is . the paintings are beautiful . i love the one you did based on harry potter , although i have to confess i have not read any of the books of seen the films . i also have Flickr account for my photographs so i saved a couple of your painting to my favorite list. keep up the good work !Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-50059463687355427722012-01-15T18:30:33.640-05:002012-01-15T18:30:33.640-05:00ypu're welcome for the enlarging tip . i know ...ypu're welcome for the enlarging tip . i know what you mean about the text always being big though . i should really wear my glasses when online !Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-28396710293320080982012-01-15T17:59:33.111-05:002012-01-15T17:59:33.111-05:00Thought the photos were spectacular but the videos...Thought the photos were spectacular but the videos are expotentionaly greater even.<br />Glad you all had such a great experience,<br />now find a away to deal w the Ontario winter!xoSharon (BRRRR!) Reinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-19841748372240434612012-01-15T12:32:11.400-05:002012-01-15T12:32:11.400-05:00Oooooooh, let's do it!!!Oooooooh, let's do it!!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-88437592879917375772012-01-15T12:31:32.498-05:002012-01-15T12:31:32.498-05:00I can't stop watching them!!!!I can't stop watching them!!!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-29135796354605105712012-01-15T12:31:08.625-05:002012-01-15T12:31:08.625-05:00Great freeze moment, Steph!! As Deb said, we'r...Great freeze moment, Steph!! As Deb said, we're having trouble getting back to real life too...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-58090707210518140082012-01-15T12:30:23.721-05:002012-01-15T12:30:23.721-05:00Thanks, Nicky. It truly belongs on everyone's ...Thanks, Nicky. It truly belongs on everyone's bucket list.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-8623660464623552152012-01-15T10:51:27.426-05:002012-01-15T10:51:27.426-05:00Love the videos thanks for sharing your,all's ...Love the videos thanks for sharing your,all's experience with us. I just melted when I seen the video of the.little turtles. Turtles are my faviorte animals.Lyndsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474928538640746195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-51410966157184509682012-01-15T10:15:57.957-05:002012-01-15T10:15:57.957-05:00yup.....And i guess the more people you involve th...yup.....And i guess the more people you involve the bigger it gets !!!!Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-84251724857944835252012-01-15T09:06:31.486-05:002012-01-15T09:06:31.486-05:00Just this morning got the chance to read all the c...Just this morning got the chance to read all the comments. So glad you guys loved the experience and the videos. Funny about holidays though. When they are wonderful, they really stick with you don't they? Still back there a little bit. Loverly.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041122116481448321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-60568947476931744902012-01-15T08:38:33.907-05:002012-01-15T08:38:33.907-05:00PS...About figuring out the modern paintings....I ...PS...About figuring out the modern paintings....I dont think there is one meaning to any painting....I mean...Different paintings can mean different things to different people....I guess that is the beauty of any painting really...It depicts your way of perceiving Life !!!! Artists paint it keeping something in mind but....its our perspective that makes paintings unique.....!!Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-49256448917837949662012-01-15T04:38:28.240-05:002012-01-15T04:38:28.240-05:00thanks i felt like i had been to Costa Rica with ...thanks i felt like i had been to Costa Rica with you guys, it looks like the most beautiful country and one to go on the Bucket List for me . thank you very much for letting us follow you around on your holidaysnickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-22012899022814560642012-01-15T02:52:36.554-05:002012-01-15T02:52:36.554-05:00Oh Linda.....that is so sweet.....thanks..!!! Oh a...Oh Linda.....that is so sweet.....thanks..!!! Oh all you gals are amazing !!!! And Honestly Everybody is creative....Trust me if I can paint anyone can...!!! You just have to believe.... And everyone around here is so awesome !!! they would never say anything about your typing....BECAUSE ITS AMAZING...I think anything that anyone says or writes with all of their heart is always amazing!!!!!<br /><br />Ive got a Flickr account....Heres the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/72626631@N07/?savedsettings=6554906549#photo6554906549<br /><br />I dont have that practice that i could paint without a reference....But I am sure it will come with time....!!! I am so HAPPY...And excited !!!Lemme know if you like 'em and ....Feel free to send any suggestions about them...(THANKS TO BARB WHO ASKED ME IF I COULD SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE......LOVE YOU BARB !!!!)Shalakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782094985343645473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-57357236018454922232012-01-14T23:56:06.795-05:002012-01-14T23:56:06.795-05:00We can set up a whale day. :) A whale-watching tri...We can set up a whale day. :) A whale-watching trip lasts about 4 hours. That includes the close-to-an-hour-each-way trip to and from the "main" whale area, so it's a nice boat ride and a chance for some sun (or a soaking, depending on the ocean. I was SOAKED once. Brrr...) I should also add that the whales don't mind the boats; they don't actually LOVE them. :)Dawnhttp://boom-child.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-63069573468846199752012-01-14T23:49:30.343-05:002012-01-14T23:49:30.343-05:00*dope slap* It never occurred to me that the water...*dope slap* It never occurred to me that the water would be warm. Where the heck is my head? Certainly not used to any WARM ocean water, obviously. LOLDawnhttp://boom-child.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-801682784195802232012-01-14T23:01:39.988-05:002012-01-14T23:01:39.988-05:00Loved the videos! When I watched the first one, it...Loved the videos! When I watched the first one, it froze at 18 seconds, which was Colin's face (shocked expression) rigth before tripping. Funny!<br /><br />What a wonderful and humbling experience it must have been watching those turtles! <br /><br />Thank you Barb, Phil, Deb, and Colin for taking us all with you via this blog. <br /><br />Time to get back to real life...huh...um...well...maybe I'll watch the videos ONE more time first! ;)Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-88546912884711975162012-01-14T21:09:47.880-05:002012-01-14T21:09:47.880-05:00You're right, Linda, this is SUCH chat box! An...You're right, Linda, this is SUCH chat box! And we loved sharing our experience with you all. PS thanks for the tips re enlarging -- I just wish it was ALWAYS enlarged like it was before... My eyes are getting sloppy...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-78630631409579966462012-01-14T21:08:09.226-05:002012-01-14T21:08:09.226-05:00Sheyla, just about died laughing at your comments!...Sheyla, just about died laughing at your comments!! Thanks. And, yeah, the pool one is awesome too :) Deb is good at stepping in it... Suave, tigre.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-29511238812121632272012-01-14T20:13:44.096-05:002012-01-14T20:13:44.096-05:00Ok, that last comment was done by me, Sheyla. Forg...Ok, that last comment was done by me, Sheyla. Forgot to put my name, you know, things that happen...Sheylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-82289199050084633822012-01-14T20:11:05.418-05:002012-01-14T20:11:05.418-05:00Oh, I have been so busy with work I haven't ha...Oh, I have been so busy with work I haven't had time to leave comments, but was able to read and see the pictures (albeit very quickly), and I am so happy that you all enjoyed your trip to Costa Rica. The pictures reflect just how happy you all were. Yes, the Deb sticking her tongue out was a good one, but the one that killed me for some reason, was the one of Deb laughing because she stepped into a pool thinking it was a path... it killed me just imagining it. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I hope I can keep up a little more with the blog. Now, of to see the videos :-D.<br /><br />P.S. Been a hispanic, I just about died laughing with the "Suave, tigre" thing ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-13613781210398386222012-01-14T19:40:05.596-05:002012-01-14T19:40:05.596-05:00due to various computer malfunctions i have starte...due to various computer malfunctions i have started leaving a message here but never got chance to finish them 4 times today this is why this message goes under the heading better late then never :-) <br /><br />just want to say to Deb , Colin , Barbara and Phil thanks for metaphorically bringing us on holiday with you . your pictures , stories and videos are absolutely cool . <br /><br />barbara nothing worng with calling this section of the blog a chat box if you like . all of us here are chatting to each other !<br /><br />i hope Costa Rica remains as it is now . you both have made it sound like a magical place . money talks though ( as well we have seen here in Ireland ) . i hope it can stay magical for as long as possible .Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528510907038944744.post-54028920012593158792012-01-14T19:29:32.721-05:002012-01-14T19:29:32.721-05:00by the way you know you can enlarge your own text ...by the way you know you can enlarge your own text . if you have windows XP go to the top left of any page you will see the word view . if you click on it a menu will open click on zoom then zoom in . do it as many times as you need . before i did that the font size is a bit of a pain especially as with my dyslexia i need to carefully read what i type before i send it in otherwise who knows what people round here would think of my really bad typing !<br /><br /> i see you are studying painting and sculpture amoung other things shalaka . do you have any examples online of you work . if you do i would love to see them . i admire people who are artistic as i do not possess talent in that direction . i love looking at pictures especially modern ones . i like to try and work out what they are about ( an usually fail !)<br />i send you some good Irish luck for the rest of your exams ( even though i bet you don;t need it .)<br />take care .Lindanoreply@blogger.com