tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post4884243262364631149..comments2023-10-30T08:23:43.374-05:00Comments on Grandma Barbs This and That: The Beauty and the BeastGrandma Barb's This and Thathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06639649601385700411noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-19937812533168096422012-11-12T06:57:23.990-06:002012-11-12T06:57:23.990-06:00wow, that 1st one is a real beauty & then next...wow, that 1st one is a real beauty & then next views are so sad. wow ... what happened?<br /><br />finally getting around to commenting on this barn charm ... away for a anniversary trip. big hugs. (:Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-525981996724723852012-11-08T00:51:46.413-06:002012-11-08T00:51:46.413-06:00OH that first barn is wonderful...how great for re...OH that first barn is wonderful...how great for receptions!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-18516203015921653782012-11-07T13:49:52.320-06:002012-11-07T13:49:52.320-06:00Like it when barns are "re-purposed". T...Like it when barns are "re-purposed". There's a place in Virginia--Wolftrap Barns--that I love going to for concerts when visiting friends in the D.C. area.<br /><br />Oh, speaking of "Beauty and the Beast" just saw the play last Saturday. It was so much fun to see all the little girls--and boys--dressed for an afternoon at the theater. Many accompanied by grandmas, it seemed.Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-71106499665261728592012-11-07T12:53:38.175-06:002012-11-07T12:53:38.175-06:00Oh Barb, I apologize for the dreary scenery your a...Oh Barb, I apologize for the dreary scenery your are having. Yes, a blanket of snow is lovely to see --- for a while anyway. Thanks for your kind words re: my tree photo. That means a lot coming from your talented self. lol. have a tremendous day!renae https://www.blogger.com/profile/03691374381873932228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-32989392068743067032012-11-07T11:24:26.047-06:002012-11-07T11:24:26.047-06:00Hi Barb,
I love your barn photos. So sad about th...Hi Barb, <br />I love your barn photos. So sad about the "beauty" being empty now and the owner being ill. We have quite a lot of barns in my area, too. <br />Hugs, CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529188086850479173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-15295450093358463552012-11-07T10:29:13.069-06:002012-11-07T10:29:13.069-06:00Great pictures...
I hope that the owner of the fir...Great pictures...<br />I hope that the owner of the first barn is on the mend soon, and will be able to continue to run the reception business with that great barn.<br />So sad about the second one.<br />Perhaps, they have plans to re-build a great barn that will be there for the next generation to enjoy.Kerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-82727871826958771052012-11-07T10:07:06.018-06:002012-11-07T10:07:06.018-06:00Wow, that first barn is incredible...I hope someon...Wow, that first barn is incredible...I hope someone continues to maintain it. Barns have such character...I love them. Beautiful photos!Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00834386300886224116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-24399870330482803552012-11-06T14:14:42.868-06:002012-11-06T14:14:42.868-06:00Wow, the first barn is fancy. I do like the title ...Wow, the first barn is fancy. I do like the title you have chosen, just perfect. Have a great day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-4375950400366094872012-11-06T12:41:06.996-06:002012-11-06T12:41:06.996-06:00That beauty is indeed beautiful! But its always s...That beauty is indeed beautiful! But its always so sad to see an old one bulldozed. Their time has passed, but it always makes me sad to lose an old house or barn.A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-24856165883588142342012-11-06T12:06:09.584-06:002012-11-06T12:06:09.584-06:00What a great title, I couldn't wait to see wha...What a great title, I couldn't wait to see what you had. Love, love, love beauty, what a wonderful, wonderful place! <br /><br />I hope the beast was just as beautiful in its day. It's so sad to see it today.....I wish it could be restored!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-30491428842274586592012-11-06T10:44:38.810-06:002012-11-06T10:44:38.810-06:00what a contrast!
I would love to have one of my da...what a contrast!<br />I would love to have one of my daughters weddings in that first barn...beautiful!momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-30844105794780936352012-11-06T10:35:46.601-06:002012-11-06T10:35:46.601-06:00What a shame the first barn is not being used...it...What a shame the first barn is not being used...it is a beauty!Jan n Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511769102935583608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-55815172113748641772012-11-06T09:49:19.632-06:002012-11-06T09:49:19.632-06:00Hello,,,
So great is the red building, but everyth...Hello,,,<br />So great is the red building, but everything can not last forever I think of the house that collapsed.<br />Great pictures, have a nice day from Marit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319662785909426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-33927586629002359422012-11-06T08:48:10.283-06:002012-11-06T08:48:10.283-06:00What a beautiful building to host parties, hopeful...What a beautiful building to host parties, hopefully someone steps up and re-vitalizes it again. Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-30460278798969137092012-11-06T08:09:59.424-06:002012-11-06T08:09:59.424-06:00awww poor beast :(awww poor beast :(Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-87266245321975336022012-11-06T07:10:57.088-06:002012-11-06T07:10:57.088-06:00The first one is so pretty. I love when people lo...The first one is so pretty. I love when people love and cherish barns. SO sad the second one was bulldozed.Jorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344793220084310923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-71566595283556452422012-11-06T06:36:12.423-06:002012-11-06T06:36:12.423-06:00And this is progress??And this is progress??EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-48741858577070269142012-11-06T05:23:28.529-06:002012-11-06T05:23:28.529-06:00That's quite a shame Barb as it's a beauti...That's quite a shame Barb as it's a beautiful and extremely well looked after barn.<br />It's also sad when barns are let go and collapse... they do have a time when they really are still charming even though they have fallen into disrepair.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-45809835339450363142012-11-06T04:10:45.867-06:002012-11-06T04:10:45.867-06:00kind of from the sublime to the ridiculous :) very...kind of from the sublime to the ridiculous :) very nice shots from you again BarbCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-66968597613575773512012-11-06T01:10:56.523-06:002012-11-06T01:10:56.523-06:00The first barn has a definite Wow factor. You did...The first barn has a definite Wow factor. You did capture the beauty and the beast, and fortunately you got the photos of the beast before it was torn down.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-51806176817217616882012-11-05T21:43:23.221-06:002012-11-05T21:43:23.221-06:00What a beautiful barn the frist one is!What a beautiful barn the frist one is!Nell at njschouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516926644452029104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-25887397086589345922012-11-05T21:24:44.448-06:002012-11-05T21:24:44.448-06:00Hi Barb, what a magnificent barn for receptions. I...Hi Barb, what a magnificent barn for receptions. It is a beauty. Sorry to hear the owner is not well. Hope they feel better soon.<br />Sad about the beast. I am sure at one time, it was a beauty as well.<br />Thank you for sharing. I think I am caught up with you tonight. I have been so busy it has been hard to get around blogland. And, google reader is not working for me so I have no links to view and visit. Not sure what is going on with that.<br />Have a great week.<br />Hugs, Celestina MarieCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-66815616825561395232012-11-05T20:41:46.172-06:002012-11-05T20:41:46.172-06:00Wow, I would love to see a wedding reception in th...Wow, I would love to see a wedding reception in that first one! It's too bad about the health issues. Quite a contrast in photos this week!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-23825428018613946642012-11-05T20:29:07.684-06:002012-11-05T20:29:07.684-06:00That first barn is really fabulous! Hope the owne...That first barn is really fabulous! Hope the owner gets well and keeps it up. Too bad about the beast, I'm sure it was a good barn back in the day. Great captures!Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901058270521335468.post-50439222650275301212012-11-05T19:58:45.742-06:002012-11-05T19:58:45.742-06:00I'm sure the beast was a beauty at one time. L...I'm sure the beast was a beauty at one time. Love the other barn and hopefully it won't end up like the beast. Take care, janicePrims By The Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737737916013397690noreply@blogger.com