tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post2655681971535108041..comments2023-09-15T06:41:26.215-05:00Comments on Emptynester: Calling all firefightersKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-78361146436751315772009-07-30T00:31:33.276-05:002009-07-30T00:31:33.276-05:00What I first glanced at this, I thought it was a p...What I first glanced at this, I thought it was a photograph of a fireman's desk. It is such a fabulous painting. My son-in-law was a fireman for years. Sadly, when he and our daughter started having children, he just couldn't make enough money as a fire fighter, and had to quit to work another job. Isn't it sad that people who render the greatest services to the public are paid so little? laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-6964020319402340752009-07-29T19:43:26.246-05:002009-07-29T19:43:26.246-05:00No firefighters in the family, but what a beautifu...No firefighters in the family, but what a beautiful tribute this is... <br /><br />speaking of fire... no rain here yet either... but think I'll try that windows down trick and see what happens! LOL tried the car wash thing the other day.. and nada...Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388115336000505101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-62517066112725004612009-07-29T08:52:30.004-05:002009-07-29T08:52:30.004-05:00Kathy, what wonderful talent.. thanks for swinging...Kathy, what wonderful talent.. thanks for swinging by to see the trumpet vine. Darling I sure hope you get some rain soon. The glory of this vine... doesn't require a lot of water.. almost seems to thrive on heat and being dry... I hope all is well your way..<br />hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-68270891650189606112009-07-29T08:05:35.068-05:002009-07-29T08:05:35.068-05:00What a wonderful way for this firefighter to pay t...What a wonderful way for this firefighter to pay tribute to his ancestors!<br /><br />I was also drawn to this painting, I believe it is the use of the antique fire engines and the old photograph. It takes me back to the days of my childhood, when life was simpler and I always felt safe under my parents care.Shellbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836629045327379085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-22568761320099556282009-07-28T23:52:44.689-05:002009-07-28T23:52:44.689-05:00I thought that was a photography, Kathy! Clinton i...I thought that was a photography, Kathy! Clinton is so very talented!!<br /><br />I found it interested that you were showcasing Clinton, but firefighters as well because my city Vancouver is hosting the World Police and Firefighters Games... it's starting this weekend I think. Anyway, they've been advertising it... and than I saw your post. Perfect timing!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by DesignTies and for your supportive comments about our huge landscaping project! Oh... and you want our rain? It's unusual for Vancouver, but we're having practically NO rain!! Saturday was a very unusual storm (don't generally get lightning)... but aside from that, we're in the middle of a heat-wave. Here it is, 10pm and I'm sweltering! So... no rain to share with you right now! :-)<br /><br />All the best,<br />VictoriaDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-65701244853333052442009-07-28T20:52:40.697-05:002009-07-28T20:52:40.697-05:00Kathy it is a beautifully done piece of art! ~Love...Kathy it is a beautifully done piece of art! ~Lovely tribute.<br /><br />Your kitchen transformation is just amazing my friend! You all really did fantastic work. Love the colorful tilework.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by tonight and your kindness. Sorry I hav'nt been by in a while. It gets hard to keep up with everyone's newest poats. ~Whew! <br /><br />Have a wonderfully blessed week.<br />~Warmly, Melissa :)Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-45216511756505984472009-07-28T20:45:16.022-05:002009-07-28T20:45:16.022-05:00Former Firefighter here, I'll pass thhat sight...Former Firefighter here, I'll pass thhat sight along, also check out this folk tribut my cousin wrote and produced for the 9/11 tragedy. Or Google New York's Damn Bravest for the you tube video...great stuff. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUoPnr5DowwKing of New York Hackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202932202319991075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-12175041032475590322009-07-27T10:17:23.838-05:002009-07-27T10:17:23.838-05:00Oh Kathy! What an amazing painting done by a talen...Oh Kathy! What an amazing painting done by a talented artist! I like the photograph in the background too. He sure painted it so well, it looks like a real photo...Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-67875200151264020812009-07-27T07:09:57.584-05:002009-07-27T07:09:57.584-05:00Oops, "she couldn't make the 3 year old u...Oops, "she couldn't make the 3 year old understand"...Linda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-62171086514914770622009-07-27T07:08:42.758-05:002009-07-27T07:08:42.758-05:00Lovely picture!!!! Funny story about the fire depa...Lovely picture!!!! Funny story about the fire department (love 'em!)...my DIL was unloading the van, the door closed & locked, and my granddaughter was locked inside. She make the 3 year old understand how to unlock the door...besides, my grandie was having a blast putting on Mommy's makeup, which was in the passenger seat of the car. My DIL had to call the fire department to open the door. Fast forward one week later.....same scenario with the keys locked in the van (at the Y this time). Same fire department to the rescue!!!! My DIL goes ever 9/11 to deliver cookies to the fire department!! LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-27100818210672433702009-07-26T23:12:07.762-05:002009-07-26T23:12:07.762-05:00Oh Kat that picture is asesome my friend...and wha...Oh Kat that picture is asesome my friend...and what a great idea about bring them cookies I loved that and will do it for our over worked firemen up here...My great grand Dad was a fireman in Des mOines Iowa and I have a picture of him and his old fire truck...Thanks for sharing this great post...May you have a great week...I'll talk with you when I get back from Texas...hugs and smiles Gl♥riaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-78802528565211367062009-07-26T22:55:13.340-05:002009-07-26T22:55:13.340-05:00You're right, that is an awesome picture, and ...You're right, that is an awesome picture, and I'm sure it would be lovely in your home! LOL! Maybe your sweetie will surprise you with it! Hope you're having a great summer.Tardevilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415443004772031661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-37549455073983303782009-07-26T15:33:12.013-05:002009-07-26T15:33:12.013-05:00your right, its just beautiful. what great talent...your right, its just beautiful. what great talent this young man has.Dawn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738975580656220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-4270269624513529692009-07-26T10:31:01.313-05:002009-07-26T10:31:01.313-05:00Kathy, sorry about your drought, we have had a ver...Kathy, sorry about your drought, we have had a very cool wet summer so far, very strange, but the grass is still very very green so that is nice, lol. Thanks for stopping by, and I will have lots of pics of Sedona when we return! Hopefully we wont return to any wet spots like you did, yuck! SueThe Old Rusty Buckethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759746539509424536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-29124436853067294002009-07-26T09:53:25.934-05:002009-07-26T09:53:25.934-05:00Hi Kat! What a talented artist! I am sure that it ...Hi Kat! What a talented artist! I am sure that it must be even more impressive in person! Thanks for sharing the painting with us! I hope you are having a restful weekend...hugs...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-73779162535788641562009-07-26T09:06:00.684-05:002009-07-26T09:06:00.684-05:00What an amazing piece of art, wow so talented!! G...What an amazing piece of art, wow so talented!! Great job and thanks for the reminder I will send up cookies! SueThe Old Rusty Buckethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759746539509424536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-20291163541651168892009-07-26T03:47:45.735-05:002009-07-26T03:47:45.735-05:00So realistic - what a wonderful talent
HeatherSo realistic - what a wonderful talent<br /><br />Heathereasternsparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655745434901079268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-26582406572971329202009-07-25T22:55:46.432-05:002009-07-25T22:55:46.432-05:00Hey Kathy... I cannot believe the accuracy in that...Hey Kathy... I cannot believe the accuracy in that painting... It almost looks like a photograph... My SIL is a fireman/paramedic and when he is off duty he is a nurse in the emergency room. He just has the gift to help people... We always appreciate our heroes... Thanks<br /><br />(((HUGS)))<br />Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-31954801099715069962009-07-25T21:51:37.248-05:002009-07-25T21:51:37.248-05:00Oh, Kathy... I don't EVEN know what I meant by...Oh, Kathy... I don't EVEN know what I meant by that last sentence.<br /><br />Have a wonderful and sweet evening...!<br /><br />xoxo<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-27451588969247133222009-07-25T21:47:24.691-05:002009-07-25T21:47:24.691-05:00You can grow anything that can grow un your area. ...You can grow anything that can grow un your area. Juat look for that...<br /><br />I miss hearing from you...give me a let sent email ot snail mail anytime anyttime!! <br /><br />xoxox<br />JnaieBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-31993603963733050412009-07-25T18:58:00.436-05:002009-07-25T18:58:00.436-05:00That is such a special piece of art. It will be so...That is such a special piece of art. It will be so meaningful to whomever buys it. Our fire department is volunteer and we do appreciate them.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981957145092638479.post-91477270920240994862009-07-25T18:03:04.739-05:002009-07-25T18:03:04.739-05:00Oh Kat, that painting is just gorgeous. Such a ta...Oh Kat, that painting is just gorgeous. Such a talent. How fortunate that you husband gets to work with him. He is really fantastic. I do so agree that we really need to honor them in lots of ways for all the hard work and service they do. It really is a thankless job. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous picture. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.com