tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post3003169102443731075..comments2024-03-28T11:37:06.026-05:00Comments on Amy's Creative Pursuits: My First Travel Post Since Covid!Amy Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-30140910276815773242020-07-28T07:46:06.307-05:002020-07-28T07:46:06.307-05:00Thank you. America does have a very diverse lands...Thank you. America does have a very diverse landscape from tropics to desert and everything in-between.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-45566512098852314632020-07-28T07:45:13.825-05:002020-07-28T07:45:13.825-05:00Ellie, you are always so positive. Much more than...Ellie, you are always so positive. Much more than I about current events. Yes, we considered going on our fall trip to Yellowstone but we also did not think it was worth the drive/cost. All the parks are open, but yet not open. We went to one park in Wisconsin where they had their viewing tower roped off "due to covid". We just thought that was the most ridiculous thing ever. And we also saw a video on YouTube of a couple who went to Zion. The park is open, but the shuttles aren't operating and parking is very limited. The poor couple had to get up in the middle of the night and wait in line at 3:30 in the morning to hike the Narrows. Even at 3:30 am they were #65 in line. It is insane! Definitely not the year to travel. So like you, we also just committed ourselves to doing projects at home and staycations. The home improvement stores are garden centers made killer sales this year!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-53347163720646359332020-07-28T07:40:17.137-05:002020-07-28T07:40:17.137-05:00Thank you Hena!Thank you Hena!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-49253336090293026002020-07-27T14:44:34.398-05:002020-07-27T14:44:34.398-05:00Wow what a stunning country you live in. I wish we...Wow what a stunning country you live in. I wish we had such amazing locations within the UK, I don't think I'd ever leave if we did hehe. Those fireworks are incredible, it must feel so good to be able to travel again. I'm so sorry your vacation was cancelled xo<br /><br /><a href="https://www.makeupmuddle.com" rel="nofollow"><b> Makeup Muddle </b></a>Makeup Muddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891838983654323914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-45618577184891677892020-07-27T12:18:52.511-05:002020-07-27T12:18:52.511-05:00Our city always holds fireworks at a local lake, t...Our city always holds fireworks at a local lake, they are so beautiful to watch there! But of course this year they got cancelled too :( Glad you got do watch them from a nearby city!<br />And loving the pretty area you found so close to your home! <br />All of our plans got cancelled. I even booked a place in Estes Park in June but with free cancellation and ultimately decided it just wasn't worth the long drive this year...We spent July doing some home repairs and I added several plants to my backyard, I found such great deals on plants at Lowes and still do! I never knew until this year that they had a clearance flower/plant section, now I stop in there weekly to see what I can find :-) It's been a different summer for sure but I've been enjoying it so far!Ellibellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18365728362619705749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-46717673286561648052020-07-27T09:44:28.155-05:002020-07-27T09:44:28.155-05:00Those photographs of the fireworks over the lake a...Those photographs of the fireworks over the lake are simply beautiful. <br />Glad you were able to find some nice spots to explore in your own state. Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-88859109176419288072020-07-26T14:30:32.674-05:002020-07-26T14:30:32.674-05:00I suppose it's different where you are because...I suppose it's different where you are because it was warm when the virus spread, and now it's cold there and you have the usual seasonal flu and cold to deal with. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-20441723182448824282020-07-25T22:24:01.081-05:002020-07-25T22:24:01.081-05:00It's great you were able to see fireworks like...It's great you were able to see fireworks like you wanted, and that you have been able to get out and explore a little of your state! We haven't gone too far from home since restrictions have been lifted, maybe next school holidays when it's a bit warmer - but who knows, with the second wave of outbreaks in another state that might be spreading to a second state. this virus gets around so quickly!<br /><br /><br />Hope that you are having a nice weekend! It's a quiet one here as it's raining again!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Away From Blue</a> Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-78071848084933889212020-07-25T11:51:26.044-05:002020-07-25T11:51:26.044-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-67148739191346923352020-07-25T11:51:09.446-05:002020-07-25T11:51:09.446-05:00Yes we are. We are trying to make the best of it....Yes we are. We are trying to make the best of it. Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-77132404600207173652020-07-24T09:22:29.948-05:002020-07-24T09:22:29.948-05:00YOur home state is gorgeous!! YOu took some fabulo...YOur home state is gorgeous!! YOu took some fabulous photos!!!Lucy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13600064401395449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-50100962455853300922020-07-24T07:57:07.310-05:002020-07-24T07:57:07.310-05:00You found a great alternative to your usual firewo...You found a great alternative to your usual fireworks and are discovering hidden gems in your own neighborhood. (I have been trying to find the positives in the craziness right now - here's two for you lol!) Glad you had a chance to get "away" for a bit!Life Of 2 Snowbirdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04671929539494372073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-1213727939011440972020-07-24T06:55:25.161-05:002020-07-24T06:55:25.161-05:00Thank you! We were happy one small town still had...Thank you! We were happy one small town still had them.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-10726984105063643822020-07-24T06:55:04.531-05:002020-07-24T06:55:04.531-05:00It was! That's great you're exploring you...It was! That's great you're exploring your "back yard" too.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-49015651707116194692020-07-24T06:54:28.376-05:002020-07-24T06:54:28.376-05:00I am so surprised you didn't quarantine for th...I am so surprised you didn't quarantine for the entire pandemic in your float cabin home; it's more secluded and away from people. I am probably the opposite of you in my thoughts of the pandemic. I feel it's being politicized by globalists to accomplish their goals and that is why we are seeing so many hypocritical restrictions.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-52647092172946000492020-07-24T01:47:56.430-05:002020-07-24T01:47:56.430-05:00Such lovely captures of the fireworks!
Glad you g...Such lovely captures of the fireworks!<br /><br />Glad you got to see them!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-24202348764380311612020-07-23T18:41:18.547-05:002020-07-23T18:41:18.547-05:00It looks like a great time! We are being encourage...It looks like a great time! We are being encouraged to explore our own 'back yard' here in New Zealand. It's amazing what you can find to see that is new and exciting!<br /><br />It's great to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-40770745350299110072020-07-23T14:16:46.770-05:002020-07-23T14:16:46.770-05:00All public fireworks were cancelled in town but th...All public fireworks were cancelled in town but there were so many private large aerial displays we could see a few from our third story condo. We stayed there for the first four and a half months of the pandemic. A week ago we decided it was best to go home to our British Columbia small town to finish out the summer at our float cabin home. Canada Day fireworks were cancelled here a well, but when they have them they are over the water on a fishing raft at the main public park. We can see them from our condo balcony there a well, or walk down to the park to see them up close. I think it was best to cancel events to be safe with so many people ignoring distancing and masks. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-32440894310344673852020-07-23T07:52:53.180-05:002020-07-23T07:52:53.180-05:00Thank you. Yes, that's the best part of Stayc...Thank you. Yes, that's the best part of Staycations...finding something new!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-6189086408324754282020-07-23T07:52:24.645-05:002020-07-23T07:52:24.645-05:00Thanks Leanne. Yes, staycations are a good idea f...Thanks Leanne. Yes, staycations are a good idea for now.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-25579169211477398062020-07-23T07:51:54.549-05:002020-07-23T07:51:54.549-05:00Yes, it was nice. I hope you get to McKittrick ag...Yes, it was nice. I hope you get to McKittrick again. Thanks so much.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-11961443534931478582020-07-23T07:51:05.194-05:002020-07-23T07:51:05.194-05:00Thank you. That's great you got away for a fe...Thank you. That's great you got away for a few days. It feels so good after being locked up for so long doesn't it?Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-80655004406181696372020-07-23T07:50:29.981-05:002020-07-23T07:50:29.981-05:00Yes, Covid has forced most of all to enjoy our own...Yes, Covid has forced most of all to enjoy our own backyards. Thanks so much.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-42475432271087007692020-07-23T07:49:50.453-05:002020-07-23T07:49:50.453-05:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365694657538005233.post-32299439648115058602020-07-23T07:49:26.461-05:002020-07-23T07:49:26.461-05:00Thanks Jodie. Yes, I think what has been driving ...Thanks Jodie. Yes, I think what has been driving everyone crazy during this whole Covid experience is the restrictions that seem like they have no logical reason behind them or the hypocritical ones (like you can't go to church and sing but you can go to a protest and scream.). Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.com