tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post7170500388257159592..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: Write Around the World: Cold As Heaven on WinterlandJournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-18350519351842960262010-10-27T15:58:58.233-04:002010-10-27T15:58:58.233-04:00Sitting in sweltering African heat it definitely l...Sitting in sweltering African heat it definitely looks like heaven to me! Loved the historical facts as well. Fascinating country; no wonder you're passionate about it. but you won't get me on skies again...my legs go in opposite directions. The only good thing about that experience was that the skiing instuctor I rode into was gorgeous!<br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-10139176082034602452010-10-27T01:44:38.501-04:002010-10-27T01:44:38.501-04:00That photo is absolutely stunning! Even I would be...That photo is absolutely stunning! Even I would be tempted to have a go down that hill (and I'm something of an oddity, considering that I'm a Norwegian born without skis on my feet...)<br /><br />Great post, and great initiative, Michelle. I'm going to read the other around the world posts now :)Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-56391471137625476682010-10-26T14:17:59.332-04:002010-10-26T14:17:59.332-04:00Just came back home from my 3-day football (soccer...Just came back home from my 3-day football (soccer) tout in England. My lap top ran out of battery so I couldn't read the comments before now. I'm grateful for all the nice comments, and thanks a lot to Michele for hosting me >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-6277553665313358132010-10-26T00:46:29.345-04:002010-10-26T00:46:29.345-04:00CoH, excellent first time guest blogging. You'...CoH, excellent first time guest blogging. You're a natural. This was a very interesting post. I red it twice. Growing up in Michigan I can appreciate the snow. And I love to ski.Is your kid skiing down a fjord? <br /><br />Oh, and you misspelled futball. Just kidding. That's an American joke. Thanks again for a very interesting post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-73604015828001672522010-10-25T22:10:32.787-04:002010-10-25T22:10:32.787-04:00I think it's wonderful that your boys love to ...I think it's wonderful that your boys love to ski. I never saw skis until I was married. My husband could ski and both my kids can, but I am totally bunny slope. My son doesn't ski anymore or board. His feet are too big for ski boots and when he tries to snow board he keeps crashing because he can't make turns now since his toes hang over in front and the heels in the back.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-84638065108943211692010-10-25T20:42:33.087-04:002010-10-25T20:42:33.087-04:00Enjoyed the post and the photos. I'm cold natu...Enjoyed the post and the photos. I'm cold natured so this makes me appreciate the warm weather we're still having in October.<br /><br />Michele, I've enjoyed your series. It was fun learning about different parts of the world from authors.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-64120325603810379002010-10-25T15:35:20.275-04:002010-10-25T15:35:20.275-04:00oh, I can't even describe how much I love Scan...oh, I can't even describe how much I love Scandinavians and Nordic people!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-15362670338738939152010-10-25T15:34:35.206-04:002010-10-25T15:34:35.206-04:00Michelle-thank you for hosting! I follow CaH but ...Michelle-thank you for hosting! I follow CaH but hadn't gotten quite so much history from him before!<br /><br />CaH--you almost make all that cold sound FUN! I love the story of the baby king!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-50944367473675684512010-10-25T14:24:54.589-04:002010-10-25T14:24:54.589-04:00I had no idea skiing had been around for so long a...I had no idea skiing had been around for so long and had such a fascinating history. The photo of the snowy landscape stretching out towards the sea is stunning. Thanks for the great post!Debbie Cowenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345631448431031295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-12229213932565651002010-10-25T12:38:39.227-04:002010-10-25T12:38:39.227-04:00Beautiful photo! I grew up in the snow too, so I c...Beautiful photo! I grew up in the snow too, so I can totally relate to this post!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-2466347363249091432010-10-25T11:58:49.917-04:002010-10-25T11:58:49.917-04:00Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing, Cold. It...Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing, Cold. It's amazing how "a lot" of snow and cold is relative. Your area tops the charts in those categories! I grew up in a ski town and it still has nothing on your area. :o) Now I'm ready for a trip to go glacier climbing! <br /><br />Thanks for hosting, Michele.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JackeeJackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-62472500100460704252010-10-25T08:03:30.235-04:002010-10-25T08:03:30.235-04:00Thanks for a glimpse into your world! Never had an...Thanks for a glimpse into your world! Never had an opportunity to ski, but I'd love to try.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-56056520253136480812010-10-25T07:54:09.606-04:002010-10-25T07:54:09.606-04:00Clarissa- I have loved the few times I've been...Clarissa- I have loved the few times I've been somewhere truly cold--like Colorado or Michigan. But I have yet to travel to a county known for its mountains or iciness. It's on my list!<br /><br />Margot- It's a really fun and energizing sport. I have never (and will never) do it competitively, but I love the thrill of speeding down a mountain, with nothing but frozen water to help you glide. Amazing.JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-28512319865894714242010-10-25T07:37:15.135-04:002010-10-25T07:37:15.135-04:00Michele - Thanks for hosting Cold as Heaven.
Col...Michele - Thanks for hosting Cold as Heaven. <br /><br />Cold as Heaven - There is a lot to be said for the northern climates. I wish I'd learned to ski, but I never did. I'm sure it's easier than it looks, but I just can't imagine negotiating snow on skis myself...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-84547362691035292832010-10-25T05:58:19.912-04:002010-10-25T05:58:19.912-04:00Wow, that's cool. Cold, in fact. The photo is ...Wow, that's cool. Cold, in fact. The photo is beautiful and looks cold. I grew up in Canada where there is lots of snow and skiing. Sadly, I never became good at it.<br />Great post.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com