tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post889495272202943120..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: The Tale of the Tumbling TumbleweedsLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-87596557400993680322020-03-12T02:59:22.721+00:002020-03-12T02:59:22.721+00:00Hi Kath,
How lovely of you to remember!! I did p...Hi Kath, <br /><br />How lovely of you to remember!! I did post and it is titled the Les Biggs Memorial Daffodil Trail. I posted it on April April 15th, 2019. The ones you aid hello to were not planted by me, but the sentiment is still deeply touching. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-25000952403601912972020-03-10T14:42:59.623+00:002020-03-10T14:42:59.623+00:00Jaq, did you ever post a list of places that you p...Jaq, did you ever post a list of places that you planted Les’s daffodils? I can’t remember all of the places. We came through Fenny ‘tunnel’ this morning and saw two flowers blooming all on their own, none others anywhere around. I said hello, just in case.<br /> Kath xxKathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817884310149661961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-46196769635320829032020-03-03T20:27:51.032+00:002020-03-03T20:27:51.032+00:00Hello Bron,
Thank you so much for your lovely wo...Hello Bron, <br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely words which encourage me and thank you for continuing to follow along with me now that Les is gone and I no longer live on a boat. <br /><br />Biggs big hugs, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-63681176772739745942020-03-03T20:19:13.930+00:002020-03-03T20:19:13.930+00:00Hi Kath!
The first time I ever experienced tumble...Hi Kath!<br /><br />The first time I ever experienced tumbleweeds was back in 1989 when I moved form Alaska to Washington State. My mother had lived on the plains and she knew what they were, but there are no tumbleweeds in Alaska. We were driving from Seattle which also has no tumbleweeds, it being an evergreen maritime climate like England, to Spokane, Washington on the far east side of the state. As we came down out of the mountains at Snowqualmie Pass and began crossing the high desert, the wind came up and I remember looking aghast and stating, "Mom! Trees are blowing across the road!" She laughed and replied, "Not trees, tumbleweeds!"<br /><br />Thank you for your good wishes. I appreciate it. I am settling in to Oregon with my youngest daughter Shiery (aka Sparky), my daughter-in-law Kelli, and my foster daughter Mary. <br /><br />Hugs to you and Neil, <br /><br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-2653369423935900722020-03-03T20:11:40.968+00:002020-03-03T20:11:40.968+00:00HI Chrisi,
It was certainly better considered fo...HI Chrisi, <br /><br />It was certainly better considered form the rear view mirror! <br />Hope all is well with the Kincaids. Please give my love to your ever growing family, <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-84156659295207447762020-03-02T13:58:19.862+00:002020-03-02T13:58:19.862+00:00Hello, when I checked your site as I do regularly ...Hello, when I checked your site as I do regularly and your new post was there I had to force myself to put the iPad down, make myself a drink and settle down in anticipation of a good read- as ever your post gave me so much pleasure, I love your skill at writing and the way you narrate an event. Thank you, I have followed you for so long, and Les before you became a special couple. Take care, May like be kind to you.Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306384345413701363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-76015823561674810722020-03-01T15:22:48.753+00:002020-03-01T15:22:48.753+00:00Nice to have a post from you Jaq, thoroughly enjoy...Nice to have a post from you Jaq, thoroughly enjoyed it. I must admit to thinking that tumbleweed was just an exaggeration by cowboy film directors 😂. But how wrong I was. <br />Hope your move, wherever it is, goes well.<br />Kath (nb Herbie)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817884310149661961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-15495638705902532662020-03-01T04:23:35.730+00:002020-03-01T04:23:35.730+00:00Hi Jaq,
What a trip! I had seen posts about the tu...Hi Jaq,<br />What a trip! I had seen posts about the tumbleweeds bringing traffic to a complete stop in places. This must’ve been quite the site and I’m sure best seen in the rear view mirror ��<br />ChrisiChrisi Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15110588246516656562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-40061642039715772122020-02-29T22:37:50.997+00:002020-02-29T22:37:50.997+00:00Hi Jennie,
Thank you. I'm so pleased you enj...Hi Jennie, <br /><br />Thank you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and I appreciate your opinion of my writing. Some tumbleweeds are as large as a cow!<br /><br />I started a reply to your email of weeks ago. Hope to send it off before Monday. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-56916620723634666582020-02-29T17:28:26.894+00:002020-02-29T17:28:26.894+00:00I too loved this post, Jaq. As others have said y...I too loved this post, Jaq. As others have said you are a great writer. I also learned a lot about tumbleweed. Yes of course I knew it existed, but had never given it much thought, so watching the two videos was educational and fascinating. I had no idea that they got as big as they did. I am glad you made the trip there and back safely, but was sorry to read of the reason why. Take care. xxJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991436741087480533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-73743695489892353312020-02-29T03:21:00.556+00:002020-02-29T03:21:00.556+00:00Hi Judith,
Thank you indeed. Lovely to have you a...Hi Judith, <br />Thank you indeed. Lovely to have you along for the ride!! After learning to drive in Alaska at age 14 and driving in all weathers and up to 12 feet of snow and ice, for over thirty years, not much fazes me. I really did enjoy the visit. I feel blessed to have lovely friends on several continents. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-69997489448362012282020-02-28T23:19:25.070+00:002020-02-28T23:19:25.070+00:00What a wonderful read Jaq. I too love the way you ...What a wonderful read Jaq. I too love the way you write, it makes one feel as if you're sat next to you. You're much braver than I am when it comes to long distance driving. Glad the journey back was much better. Seeing a familiar land mark pop up as the road twists and turns is reminiscent of the canals. Although a sad reason for your visit I bet you all enjoyed the catch up. Hope your move goes well. Looking forward to your next post. Love and hugs. <br />Judith nb Serena XXX Judith nb Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702254353871564739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-48373435527648625592020-02-28T19:26:46.783+00:002020-02-28T19:26:46.783+00:00Hi Sue,
Lovely to hear from you, though I know I...Hi Sue, <br /><br />Lovely to hear from you, though I know I owe you an email. It has been hectic here, looking for a new place to rent and packing things up while caring for my daughters in between things.<br /><br />Really you would have been astonished to see those fat, round weeds!! It was all very strange indeed and I am so glad you enjoyed reading it. <br /><br />You and Ken must be preparing for this year's cruising season to begin. I fervently pray the deluge of winter has passed and there will only be occasional gentle showers when needed partnered with lots of sunshine. I am there in my heart. Spring in England is one of my favorite seasons along with winter anywhere else there is snow!<br /><br />Biggs big love and lots of hugs to you both, <br /><br />Jaq xxx Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-54770087753020374422020-02-28T19:21:55.526+00:002020-02-28T19:21:55.526+00:00Hi Alison,
Thank you very much for your kind wor...Hi Alison, <br /><br />Thank you very much for your kind words. AS a writer I feel I have accomplished my goal if someone feels immersed in my writing. This trip was best experienced vicariously!!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />Jaqueline Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-24963581665176049002020-02-28T19:20:05.698+00:002020-02-28T19:20:05.698+00:00Hi Mike,
Thank you. Yes, my Subaru Outback is a ...Hi Mike, <br /> Thank you. Yes, my Subaru Outback is a good, reliable vehicle. I bought it because at one point I thought I might be living in my car and I needed to have enough room. It is the nicest automobile I've ever owned and I hope it lasts me a long, long time. <br /><br />I count myself fortunate that I learned to drive in Alaska before freeways were installed up there! The best thing to do is to act with patience, drive defensively, and pull over when needed. <br /><br />I hope you and Phyl are doing well. I am sure you are looking forward to the warmer weather and sunnier days. <br /><br />Love Jaq xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-87236695983967680252020-02-28T10:02:13.865+00:002020-02-28T10:02:13.865+00:00Hi Jaq,
I thought this was absolutely fascinating...Hi Jaq,<br /> I thought this was absolutely fascinating. I can go some way towards visualising the distance and the terrain, but single-minded tumbleweed...Wow! <br /><br />Your description and additional information makes this a thoroughly good read. <br /><br />I do hope you are doing OK, despite the reason for your Spokane road trip.<br /><br />With love as always, <br />Sue /Boatwif/ nb CleddauBoatwifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095978885474363198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-83988882241199820822020-02-28T09:59:53.736+00:002020-02-28T09:59:53.736+00:00I just love the way you write! Reading through I f...I just love the way you write! Reading through I feel so immersed in the words and almost feel like I am there doing the drive myself.<br /><br />Best wishes<br />AlisonAlisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-59835722129586770862020-02-28T09:33:30.151+00:002020-02-28T09:33:30.151+00:00Well done for finishing this trip, at least you ha...Well done for finishing this trip, at least you had the right kind of vehicle for it.Mike on GARNEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270197365213254810noreply@blogger.com