tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post4721336720617268527..comments2024-03-28T23:06:34.406-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Full of Hot Airpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46657804718486213712010-03-11T22:03:45.952-05:002010-03-11T22:03:45.952-05:00Just can't believe all the birthday wishes tha...Just can't believe all the birthday wishes that I received from everyone. What a thrill to read Buffie's ( my daughter's) story....Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113089308173705123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-16709505357712562302010-03-10T06:19:38.421-05:002010-03-10T06:19:38.421-05:00LibraryPat -- I think that is so neat that you hav...LibraryPat -- I think that is so neat that you have helped with some launches! <br /><br />A month in Scotland and Ireland is definitely a dream for me too. Maybe you should come along on our girls trip - :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73755637297634751302010-03-10T06:18:41.474-05:002010-03-10T06:18:41.474-05:00Thanks, Andrea! Shoot, I'm up for the whole U...Thanks, Andrea! Shoot, I'm up for the whole UK!!! I think it would be a blast. Not sure the hubby would agree though ;-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-79153772897557014362010-03-10T00:35:28.661-05:002010-03-10T00:35:28.661-05:00Have been up in a tethered hot air balloon, but no...Have been up in a tethered hot air balloon, but not gone for a ride. We helped with the morning launches at balloon festivals in Colorado Springs. It really is a wonderful experience. <br />My dream is to take at least a one month tour of Ireland and Scotland. Just meander from town to town seeing and experiencing what we can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-59344292166462875662010-03-09T21:07:15.065-05:002010-03-09T21:07:15.065-05:00I knew I should have posted when I had the chance ...I knew I should have posted when I had the chance this morning! Life always seems to interrupt. Sigh.<br /><br />Buffie, what an absolutely beautiful post. Truly. It's stories like yours that make us realize how important life and the people who share it is. I'm so glad that your mom got to experience her dream with you by her side. It's something that I know neither of you will ever Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-63482792753893063662010-03-09T18:49:28.788-05:002010-03-09T18:49:28.788-05:00Thanks, Joanie! Sounds like your mom is as spunky...Thanks, Joanie! Sounds like your mom is as spunky as mine :-) She went back in her 40s to get her GED. <br /><br />And hold fast to that publishing dream! For I *know* it will happen soon, girl. Real soon!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34163938622014534262010-03-09T18:22:16.583-05:002010-03-09T18:22:16.583-05:00OK, sniffle alert!
How wonderful for your Mom!!!!...OK, sniffle alert!<br /><br />How wonderful for your Mom!!!!!! And what a great daughter to go with her!!!<br /><br />My Mom's dream was not so daring but just as adventurous...she wanted her high school diploma. So in her 50's she went back for her GED.<br /><br />I used to drive my little student to the local high school for classes. She was so cute! And studious. Alas, a bout with a Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-79604150367025911562010-03-09T17:31:21.762-05:002010-03-09T17:31:21.762-05:00Hey Trisha!
How about a girls trip to London? Y...Hey Trisha! <br /><br />How about a girls trip to London? You, Andrea, me, PJ, Gannon, and anyone else who wants to go? Sounds great to me!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-60898442750979373442010-03-09T17:30:34.594-05:002010-03-09T17:30:34.594-05:00Hey Jane! Thanks for the birthday wishes for Mom!...Hey Jane! Thanks for the birthday wishes for Mom! She had a great day yesterday. <br /><br />Buying a home is a fantastic dream!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-11916704451862968612010-03-09T17:29:55.403-05:002010-03-09T17:29:55.403-05:00Buffie, I thought that goes without saying... x
L...<i>Buffie, I thought that goes without saying... x</i><br /><br />LOL!! I can't wait to meet you Anna! We are going to have a great time together!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84416730870929565782010-03-09T17:29:15.682-05:002010-03-09T17:29:15.682-05:00Sharon!!! {{hugs}} It is so good to have my big s...Sharon!!! {{hugs}} It is so good to have my big sis here!!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75713392713066745352010-03-09T16:34:47.456-05:002010-03-09T16:34:47.456-05:00Thank you for sharing this wonderful story, Buffie...Thank you for sharing this wonderful story, Buffie!! :)<br /><br />A dream of mine is to visit London. A lot of historical romances are set here and to be able to actually see London for myself would just be wonderful! One day...TrishaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688498329119710049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-80182279767455991292010-03-09T16:03:05.138-05:002010-03-09T16:03:05.138-05:00Happy Birthday to your mom, Buffie. Our current d...Happy Birthday to your mom, Buffie. Our current dream is to buy a house.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91933835423749656962010-03-09T16:00:59.054-05:002010-03-09T16:00:59.054-05:00Buffie, I thought that goes without saying... xBuffie, I thought that goes without saying... xAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28088507714400607642010-03-09T15:53:59.272-05:002010-03-09T15:53:59.272-05:00Ok....makes me a little sad that I didn't go.....Ok....makes me a little sad that I didn't go....but I'm so glad that the two of you got to share the experience. Buffie, you told the story so well -- xxoo<br /><br />SharonSharon Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899403721198339213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68942499926409116012010-03-09T15:13:29.844-05:002010-03-09T15:13:29.844-05:00Thanks so much, Anna! We had a lovely time.
I ...Thanks so much, Anna! We had a lovely time. <br /><br />I was laughing just a bit as I read about your dream soon to be fulfilled in July. Not that the Rockies are not beautiful, but I was thinking it would be to meet me ;-) LOL!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47301845244275810782010-03-09T15:11:21.796-05:002010-03-09T15:11:21.796-05:00Thanks Maria! It was very special to share this o...Thanks Maria! It was very special to share this one with Mom. <br /><br />And there is something to be said about the journey to the fulfillment of a dream.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89964569622025832812010-03-09T15:10:15.870-05:002010-03-09T15:10:15.870-05:00Drew, glad you enjoyed the "uplifting" s...Drew, glad you enjoyed the "uplifting" story! LOL! My mom is the same way -- she has more spunk than alot of people half her age!<br /><br />I'm sure you and the dh will make it to the UK and enjoy every single minute of it :-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23444748230733535492010-03-09T15:09:06.027-05:002010-03-09T15:09:06.027-05:00Oh Nancy, you really should take a chance and go f...Oh Nancy, you really should take a chance and go for a ride!!! It doesn't feel anything like you <i>think</i> it would feel. <br /><br />And I know that dream of selling a book will be realized soon, very soon!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46073963320656300302010-03-09T15:07:44.426-05:002010-03-09T15:07:44.426-05:00Hi L! It is wonderful that you have accomplish so...Hi L! It is wonderful that you have accomplish so much already. But yes, Italy would be fabulous! One day I would like to make it there too!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46033855789950466122010-03-09T15:06:22.115-05:002010-03-09T15:06:22.115-05:00Deb -- life, love, and heath are wonderful dreams!...Deb -- life, love, and heath are wonderful dreams!! LOL @ the countries you want to visit. I am the same way -- don't get me started on naming them all because I could just go on and on.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91751044837251568212010-03-09T15:05:01.634-05:002010-03-09T15:05:01.634-05:00Hi Trish! Yes, the scenery in Sedona is just bre...Hi Trish! Yes, the scenery in Sedona is just breathtaking, and flying high about the roads it was even prettier! How cool that you have been in a hot air balloon too!! Alaska is a place the dh and I would love to visit. I'll leave the hiking to you ;-)Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81344856958835474282010-03-09T14:20:23.086-05:002010-03-09T14:20:23.086-05:00Buffie, what an absolutely gorgeous post. Congratu...Buffie, what an absolutely gorgeous post. Congratulations to Mary Ann on making a long-held dream come true! And what a lovely dream! <br /><br />A long-held dream of mine is going to come true in July. I've always wanted to see the Rockies and I'm going to RomCon in Denver. Yay! Can't wait!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22466043845237627182010-03-09T13:59:23.162-05:002010-03-09T13:59:23.162-05:00Buffie, thanks for sharing your beautiful story. ...Buffie, thanks for sharing your beautiful story. And the photos are terrific! There's nothing like sharing a dream with someone special, especially a mother.<br /><br />I think I have a new dream every week - many of my dreams come true and many I'm still working on. It's the work toward the dream that I actually find fulfillingMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186846056035038748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46382380826319016902010-03-09T11:51:04.321-05:002010-03-09T11:51:04.321-05:00Buffie, how fabulous! There's a balloon rally...Buffie, how fabulous! There's a balloon rally in the next county every year, and I went to it once. Watching all those balloons go up was beautiful.<br /><br />I'm afraid of heights, though, so I don't anticipate being in one ever.<br /><br />One of my favorite Heyers, Frederica, features a "balloon ascension" toward the end.<br /><br />Dreams to be attained--sell a book!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.com