tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post8513678089022510934..comments2023-10-22T03:37:37.574-04:00Comments on Baron It All: Big Doin's In A Small TownFrank Baronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-8126195331105219182008-09-13T23:42:00.000-04:002008-09-13T23:42:00.000-04:00This was great and reminded me of the small towns ...This was great and reminded me of the small towns I have lived in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-2109240582724839982008-09-01T14:06:00.000-04:002008-09-01T14:06:00.000-04:00Canberra looks plenty big to me, Stace. One of the...Canberra looks plenty big to me, Stace. One of the photos shows a fair number of trees but all-in-all...I think I'll stay put. ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the visit. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-83024050457847566132008-08-31T19:26:00.000-04:002008-08-31T19:26:00.000-04:00I was born and raised in a small town (well, actua...I was born and raised in a small town (well, actually in the bush half an hour away from the small town) and I couldn't wait to leave! Graduated highschool, and I was so out of there. But some aspects of it were nice, and I'll probably retire to a small town somewhere, possibly in Ireland, or maybe Luxemburg (that's a country which is also a small town, bonus!)<BR/><BR/>That said... I'm more or less living in a small town now. You should see Canberra. <BR/>http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=canberra&ie=UTF8&ll=-35.281378,149.12859&spn=0.307168,0.53009&t=h&z=11<BR/>See all that green? That's our capital city :)<BR/>Frankly I hate it. haha I said Frankly and your name is Frank. Sorry. :) I digress. More than usual. I'm going now. Need tea.Stacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293741467822618216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-80653953239076590482008-08-31T13:15:00.000-04:002008-08-31T13:15:00.000-04:00Thanks Suldog. Although, as you know by now, there...Thanks Suldog. Although, as you know by now, there was a mix-up with Hilary regarding that visit. But you can bet I'll be there later today to pay my respects. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-46138593281446340762008-08-29T15:18:00.000-04:002008-08-29T15:18:00.000-04:00"And, as a bonus, now I know exactly how many tree..."And, as a bonus, now I know exactly how many trees make up a forest."<BR/><BR/>LMAO. Well, not literally. You know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>Great post. I'm so glad you stopped by at my place. It prompted me to come here, and that line alone was worth the trip.<BR/><BR/>Even if you <I>don't</I> know how to spell LABOR.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-25202367273406208502008-08-29T11:12:00.000-04:002008-08-29T11:12:00.000-04:00That's why I'm here Jo - to share my knowledge of ...That's why I'm here Jo - to share my knowledge of country living and Mom Nature with others. ;)<BR/><BR/>Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for letting me know. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-13495590156692336552008-08-29T05:37:00.000-04:002008-08-29T05:37:00.000-04:00At first I read "Chucklehead" & thou...At first I read "Chucklehead" & thought, <I>Hey, that's what I call the folks around here!</I>...but then I realized my error.<BR/><BR/>You slay me, Frank. In fact I'm still laughing.<BR/><BR/>I'm really excited about the whole forest thing. All this time I've been living in one & didn't know it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638509010212406012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-34480511703566348132008-08-29T01:30:00.000-04:002008-08-29T01:30:00.000-04:00Unique, I can put the offer to them. If it goes to...Unique, I can put the offer to them. If it goes to committee, I should have answer for you by 2012. ;)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-18423519879963958302008-08-28T15:57:00.000-04:002008-08-28T15:57:00.000-04:00Hey, Frank. I know the names to all those things m...Hey, Frank. I know the names to all those things mislabled - think your town would hire me to fix 'em?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-21919442427154897182008-08-25T23:30:00.000-04:002008-08-25T23:30:00.000-04:00Hiya MG, sorry for the delayed response. I was awa...Hiya MG, sorry for the delayed response. I was away. I got a kick out of imagining the committee that worked on this too. Gotta love seeing one's tax dollars at work eh? ;)<BR/><BR/>Baggie, I hope you're wrong (but fear you're right). Congrats on the sign! ;)<BR/><BR/>Terrie, maybe that church was for displaced Canadians. :)<BR/><BR/>Sure it was the same kind of leash? This one is made of some pretty darn tough nylon-type material. Ben's chewed on it plenty but no signs of weak spots yet. (Fingers crossed....)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-30939514596537576872008-08-25T08:02:00.000-04:002008-08-25T08:02:00.000-04:00When I lived in Alabama I attended a church where ...When I lived in Alabama I attended a church where everyone wore plaid shirts. Really. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and my pup chewed through one of those leashes within a week. Benny's Da Man for showing restraint.Kappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-66312072404784830962008-08-23T10:36:00.000-04:002008-08-23T10:36:00.000-04:00Well now, Frank - you can probably expect your tax...Well now, Frank - you can probably expect your taxes to sky-rocket to pay for those signs!!<BR/><BR/>This was a great post! In my small town (hamlet?), the gov't in it's infinite wisdom has finally put up a road sign telling everyone the name of the place! Woohoo!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-73297369619384955832008-08-22T15:30:00.000-04:002008-08-22T15:30:00.000-04:00I've always loved a good sign -so much unnecessary...I've always loved a good sign -so much unnecessary oral edification can be avoided:)<BR/><BR/>I wonder how many committees and hours of planning it took to create this little slice of paradise? <BR/><BR/>I think they should pay you to give tours, just in case the signs aren't enough - you know, should any snarky Americans stumble upon things...:)<BR/><BR/>Can always count on you, Frank, for a smile and a snicker or three....<BR/><BR/><BR/>SandraMagnoliaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826787899262188422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-68059369431028322722008-08-21T15:56:00.000-04:002008-08-21T15:56:00.000-04:00Dianne, you may absolutely use it. No charge. ;)An...Dianne, you may absolutely use it. No charge. ;)<BR/><BR/>And no chubby guy you say?<BR/><BR/>Godblessya and your poor eyesight too. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-81048229163907295512008-08-21T12:29:00.000-04:002008-08-21T12:29:00.000-04:00my new favorite word is "giddyfying" - may I use i...my new favorite word is "giddyfying" - may I use it?<BR/><BR/>always nice to see Benny - he looked like he wanted the job of guarding the butterfly corral.<BR/><BR/>and I didn't see a chubby guy :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-41977505402134134422008-08-20T10:01:00.000-04:002008-08-20T10:01:00.000-04:00Ubi, as you've learned, you have to take your Natu...Ubi, as you've learned, you have to take your Nature wherever you can find it. That looks like a pretty spot - an oasis in a desert of concrete. I'd be spending a lot of time there if I lived nearby. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>Bruce, that sounds like a fine idea! Hang on while I grab my hat.<BR/><BR/>Travis, I agree 100%. And, at 8 trees per forest - it's affordable too!<BR/><BR/>Lori, sorry to hear about the festival. We got our Apple Days coming up pretty soon. They'll be closing off the downtown - all three blocks of it - and the whole town will smell of baked pies. You're welcome to come visit. :)<BR/><BR/>Reb, I agree. Every little bit of knowledge helps. And I think one butterfly would do it, if it was big enough...and the wind was right.... ;)<BR/><BR/>Hilary, thanks a lot for giving away my next blog topic!! ;)<BR/><BR/>Why indeed Leah? Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-58842160043298706082008-08-20T09:05:00.000-04:002008-08-20T09:05:00.000-04:00Why can't every town have a butterfly corral?Loved...Why can't every town have a butterfly corral?<BR/>Loved the small town trip, Frank.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-7456377062778906552008-08-20T00:30:00.000-04:002008-08-20T00:30:00.000-04:00I'm surprised you didn't mention how your town is ...I'm surprised you didn't mention how your town is bracing itself for the impending opening of that new Rona Hardware store.. with a brand new traffic light!<BR/><BR/>That butterfly garden has changed a fair bit since those photos were taken. It actually looks quite colourful now. And I think I even saw one in there once. <BR/><BR/>Fun narrative. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-62294633020503252552008-08-20T00:29:00.000-04:002008-08-20T00:29:00.000-04:00Good to know the number of trees that make up a fo...Good to know the number of trees that make up a forest! <BR/><BR/>If enough butterflies flap their wings in Ontario... will that cause hurricanes in Alberta?Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-5322787121314097552008-08-19T22:27:00.000-04:002008-08-19T22:27:00.000-04:00At least your small town keeps you informed, Frank...At least your small town keeps you informed, Frank. You have to give them that. Ours decided to switch all the information for the annual spring festival to the internet, but they didn't tell anyone about that fact, nor did they make an obvious place on the 'net for anyone to look. Between no one knowing when it was and the monsoon-like storms that arrived that weekend, it was a bit of a dud this year.Lori A. Basiewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00115503014838870398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-11856475934302325152008-08-19T20:21:00.000-04:002008-08-19T20:21:00.000-04:00Every town needs a commemorative forest.Every town needs a commemorative forest.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-2416826527584562332008-08-19T17:46:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:46:00.000-04:00Another tale with almost everything one needs to e...Another tale with almost everything one needs to experience nirvana, a walk in the forest, discussion and photos of fish, wildlife (lived over the last fifty plus years), interesting reads, man's best friend, and photos by that man's real best friend. If only there had been some shooting sport . . .<BR/>I think I'll take a stroll along the river. Something put me in the mood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-1518167526231828932008-08-19T17:26:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:26:00.000-04:00Your tongue appears rather wedged in the side of y...Your tongue appears rather wedged in the side of your mouth there Frank, you should get it looked at. :) <BR/><BR/>Gotta love small town livin' though, and as I repeat in just about every comment, I do miss that nature thing. The nearest thing I have in Old London Town is this quaint ecological park:<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Stave_Hill_and_Canary_Wharf,_London_-_April_2008.jpg<BR/><BR/>Then again, it is literally a 2 minute walk from my house so I can't really complain. We have real ducks and geese there and everything! And they're not even dying from pollution it seems...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844370487843478112noreply@blogger.com