tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post2772157224952995733..comments2024-03-14T02:18:13.285-05:00Comments on T h e | D e e p | M i d d l e: UPS. FedEx. USPSBenjamin Vogthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-32166268145426883392011-04-07T16:58:32.057-05:002011-04-07T16:58:32.057-05:00Ah, yes, the thrill of packages arriving when you ...Ah, yes, the thrill of packages arriving when you work from home. My father gave all my much-loved, drawn-in, written-on, dreamed-over childhood books to my brother when he had kids and I didn't, and I've spent decades trying to find replicas of All About Strange Beasts of the Past, The Iliad and the Odyssey (astonishing illustrations in that children's book), and etc. Thank God for our friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-82615373045418809312011-04-04T19:57:48.570-05:002011-04-04T19:57:48.570-05:00SB--If only they were gifts we didn't have to ...SB--If only they were gifts we didn't have to spend money on, too! :)<br />IF--Thanks. But I better, you know, trying to be a writer and all. Trying. Trying. :)<br />CG--I think one book a day will keep the doctor away.<br />SW--Isn't the fussing awesome? And then when I go to actually plant the, it takes days I'm so finicky about position.Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-59987500476865195912011-04-04T17:05:52.424-05:002011-04-04T17:05:52.424-05:00Haha...I can totally relate...it's like Christ...Haha...I can totally relate...it's like Christmas morning when I see those boxes on the porch...and I certainly do my share of fussing over new arrivals!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-89595999787343698092011-04-04T13:17:29.080-05:002011-04-04T13:17:29.080-05:00I agree, there is nothing better than a book in th...I agree, there is nothing better than a book in the mailbox or a package by the front door.--IngerIngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-67309893170278628472011-04-04T10:44:52.953-05:002011-04-04T10:44:52.953-05:00You have quite a way with words!!You have quite a way with words!!Indoor Fountainshttp://www.kineticfountains.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-61550002912850022132011-04-04T10:07:14.535-05:002011-04-04T10:07:14.535-05:00It's hard to say whether I'd rather get a ...It's hard to say whether I'd rather get a package of books, a package of plants or new shoes. At least with books and plants you know for sure they will fit.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-35735170513465438902011-04-04T09:36:39.775-05:002011-04-04T09:36:39.775-05:00I also find receiving my mail order plants and see...I also find receiving my mail order plants and seeds such a treat. I work from home as well, and it feels like Christmas when these packages arrive. :)The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-82771034797809445472011-04-03T19:01:16.191-05:002011-04-03T19:01:16.191-05:00A--I live where you do, and it drives me insasne (...A--I live where you do, and it drives me insasne (see my Mr. Mows All the Time posts). Right now it's perfect--just birds and frogs in the pond, usually competing well enough with dogs locked outside by stupid people.<br />S--See, now I want cake delivered with plants. That's be a winning nursery.<br />C--Yeah, probably dead robin egg. Cats, snakes even? Last year we lost 5 eggs in a Benjamin Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661489036836711335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-37826133470593472882011-04-03T14:16:32.975-05:002011-04-03T14:16:32.975-05:00Yes, I do the 'happy dance' whenever I get...Yes, I do the 'happy dance' whenever I get a garden related package, or books delivered (usually garden related, too)! It's like a birthday present to yourself any time of year.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-26718395171738317312011-04-02T16:55:44.858-05:002011-04-02T16:55:44.858-05:00Finding plants on my doorstep would be wonderful. ...Finding plants on my doorstep would be wonderful. (well, there are plants on my doorstep but I put them there)<br /><br />I found a Robyn's egg in my bird bath this morning. I wonder how it got there. Maybe a Jay or another bird?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162908970037557053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-30866312606603853992011-04-02T11:22:34.554-05:002011-04-02T11:22:34.554-05:00"A" said it so well - 'a lovely word..."A" said it so well - 'a lovely word picture'! Deliveries at the door are like little random 'birthday' gifts - just without the cake (but warm cookies from the oven would do!).Shyrlenehttp://thebunniesbuffet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218275625589637009.post-9190151130904988142011-04-02T10:56:02.791-05:002011-04-02T10:56:02.791-05:00What a lovely word picture to wake up to. Especia...What a lovely word picture to wake up to. Especially appreciated by on who lives in suburbia, and usually wakes to the sound of the birds desperately trying to be heard over the lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and chorus of neighborhood dogs barking. Thank you Ben...A Van Vliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081207307246364810noreply@blogger.com