en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1653046 Comments by Snowenthusiast http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/21/take-a-river-stroll/#IDComment300162265 O.K., I am going to give it a try. Thanks for the input. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:05:30 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/21/take-a-river-stroll/#IDComment300162265 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/17/the-giveaway-entry-period-is-over/#IDComment297520495 Driver, I had a beautiful route through Natl. and State forests and around many of the lakes in northern MN.. Loved going to businesses (resorts) as much as private homes. The hardest thing about retirement is not seeing all my customers. I knew most of them for over twenty years. Saw their children grow up and parents pass away. I got my degree in teaching but never found a full time teaching job and had bills to pay from college. I got lucky when I stumbled upon that job. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:58:18 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/17/the-giveaway-entry-period-is-over/#IDComment297520495 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/17/the-giveaway-entry-period-is-over/#IDComment297426491 Well put. I think I'll just follow along for a while and keep my thoughts to myself. Sometimes it isn't easy but it is better that way. Love your sense of humor. I'll keep up with you and a few of the "veteran blogger's" and laugh out loud. Good luck and keep us giggling. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:29:55 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/17/the-giveaway-entry-period-is-over/#IDComment297426491 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295035908 I have a rainbow paper weight sitting by my computer from the Univ. of Hawaii. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:49:36 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295035908 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295034914 That would be the only place other than SF that would get my vote. I like to visit HI. But am afraid I couldn't handle being on an island for an extended amount of time. I am used to driving for hours while vacationing around the U.S.. An apt. would be perfect because you wouldn't feel like it is a shame if you aren't there all the time. What island would be best in HI.? Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:48:06 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295034914 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295031659 Rightoo! Very good. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:42:48 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-location-clue-two/#IDComment295031659 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/a-dogs-dream-come-true/#IDComment294160992 I have two spoiled cats that would really like the doggie bed. I swear my male,Taz, thinks he is a dog. He loves to retrieve so brings a toy for me to throw. He does the same every morning in bed so I start every day throwing a cat toy until he is tired of retrieving it. He can pick up two at a time and bring them back to me, also. I love how they plan for all members of e family in all the homes they design. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:26:00 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/a-dogs-dream-come-true/#IDComment294160992 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/a-dogs-dream-come-true/#IDComment294156452 Thanks for sharing that. I smiled thru the whole thing. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:18:43 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/16/a-dogs-dream-come-true/#IDComment294156452 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/09/hgtv-dream-home-through-the-eyes-of-an-artist/#IDComment292515859 I think Mary is playing with what little is left of our minds. Tss Tss.If she were nicer I would send her a pair of waders the day I moved into the DH. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:44:27 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/09/hgtv-dream-home-through-the-eyes-of-an-artist/#IDComment292515859 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/08/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-where/#IDComment292411446 Just voted for S.F again but noticed Phoenix is gaining. By the sounds of things it is too early to get worrried. It will entertain me after the DH announcement has come and gone. Hey, maybe I'll be entertained from Utah. One can only hope and of course DREAM. Happy Valentine's Day to all. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:02:35 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/08/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-where/#IDComment292411446 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment287381903 Your comment was 7 hrs. ago but it is so darn funny I have to say, HAHAHA, that was good. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:56:37 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment287381903 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/08/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-where/#IDComment287375111 I voted and was happy to see my choice is what is leading in the poles at this point. I have loved all my visits to San Fran and realize it would be an expensive city to live in BUT, lets start dreamin' again. Great architecture throughout the city, history, fine dining and scenic everything. I am hoping it is S.F.. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:45:15 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/08/hgtv-urban-oasis-2012-where/#IDComment287375111 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment287369598 Same to you. I have told everyone that asks how retirement is "it is the best job I have ever had". Wed, 8 Feb 2012 21:36:40 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment287369598 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment286351369 If I could actually play more than 3 mos. a year I might be able to break 40 someday. That would be awesome. Do they actually keep the courses open this time of year? Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:11:06 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment286351369 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment285819715 Wow, what an eye opener when you write about your knowledge of the past winners. I drooled over that New Mexico home and entered every day. How do you know how many times people enter? Is it disclosed after the winner has been picked? HGTV should pick some of you bloggers to be guides. No, that would probably disqualify you from entering. How about finding guides as obsessed as some of us. Your blogs since the tour have been packed with insight thanks. Hope you and your hubby have recovered from the drive. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:21:03 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment285819715 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment285734528 Hey Gail, Thanks for the changing room tour and it was nice to see the sauna. I grew up with many friends of Finnish descent so have to correct your pronunciation. It is sowna (think of a pig) not sawna. I have the same stove in my sauna and there isn't anything better than relaxing in that moist heat after a day in the snow or maybe standing in that beautiful river fishing. Wow, they even furnish the chest waders for fishing. They have thought of everything. I am still dreaming of living in that home with endless visits from family and friends. My trips to Ca. and Az. would be so much shorter. Hey, why would I leave. Maybe for a little while to get some winter golf in somewhere warm. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:09:29 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/06/inside-the-changing-room/#IDComment285734528 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284959386 WatChing,eating and hoping my numbers come up. So far I like the VW commercial with the dog. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 01:27:53 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284959386 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284955080 Wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard "maybe next year".Thanks for the sentiment, though. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 01:21:17 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284955080 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284853416 I already replied to your answer to my temp question but I did it under my name (Snow). I am still figuring this blog thing out. Anywho, what I said was, what is the elevation in Midway and when you talk quilting it sounds like you are speaking French. Not being a quilter or even sewing much I know nothing about the subject. I have a quilt that hangs in a spare bedroom that was sewn by my Great Great,Great and Grandmother when she was pregnant with my mother. My most cherished possession. It is almost 80 yrs. old. The patter is many little octagon's put together. Sounds like you enjoy and quilt a lot. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 22:51:41 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284853416 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284836948 What. Is the elevation in Midway? Hope that hasn't been asked 1000 times. Not being a quilter or knowing the first thing about sewing was evident when I read your blog to Wyo. You were speaking French in my mind. Sounds like you really enjoy it and are very good at it. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 22:36:49 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/sweepstakes/2012/02/01/the-winning-housewarming-gifts/#IDComment284836948