tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post3719078078531318396..comments2023-09-12T09:20:18.698-04:00Comments on Goth Mom (Lite): Love of Sea...Mina Lobohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-46326702772438546762014-07-01T13:24:30.225-04:002014-07-01T13:24:30.225-04:00A truly fine plan! :-)A truly fine plan! :-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-29353062142333013162014-06-20T16:43:57.804-04:002014-06-20T16:43:57.804-04:00Hubs & I were really "into" Doc Mart...Hubs & I were really "into" Doc Martin, binge-watching through the 2nd season, then slacked off as we waited for 3rd season to come out... Need to get back on board! Port Isaac is situated almost exactly "opposites" to Hubs' hometown of St Austell. <br />But I know whatcha mean about having an affinity for the ocean - this Piscean wants to retire to a coastal region.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152215204773184788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-56793719758165987362014-06-13T12:32:53.727-04:002014-06-13T12:32:53.727-04:00Great minds, dear madam. Great minds... ;-)Great minds, dear madam. Great minds... ;-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-58704479163691181482014-06-13T12:30:52.007-04:002014-06-13T12:30:52.007-04:00OHMAHGAH, AVA! I didn't know about the 5 6 7 8...OHMAHGAH, AVA! I didn't know about the 5 6 7 8s! THEM BABES IS BADASS!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-37703296606040635872014-06-12T22:23:06.110-04:002014-06-12T22:23:06.110-04:00The beach is my favorite backdrop. When I'm n...The beach is my favorite backdrop. When I'm not living near the ocean, I feel disconnected, like I don't belong. I can't explain it other than, I need to be by the ocean...always. And to add to my backdrop, nothing makes me happier than to spend the day at the beach, chilling watching my kids play. #goodtimes<br /><br />Love Dracula, girl. But you already knew that. ;)Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-29909774265969034372014-06-11T19:43:18.222-04:002014-06-11T19:43:18.222-04:00I love the back drop of Doc Martin. I loved the fi...I love the back drop of Doc Martin. I loved the first season of it too. <br /><br />And surf music. Yum! I'll see your classic Dick Dale and raise you a 5, 6, 7, 8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlPrvzPolYA (girl surf band from Japan, but you probably already knew that. ;P) <br /><br />And I totally need to read Dracula. I've been saying it for years. Time to put up or shut up. lol!Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-11184310888480908692014-06-11T13:35:40.132-04:002014-06-11T13:35:40.132-04:00Luckeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! :-DLuckeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! :-DMina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-36579677400162925602014-06-11T13:32:12.870-04:002014-06-11T13:32:12.870-04:00I know, right; a spare couple million would really...I know, right; a spare couple million would really sort things out for me as well! :-)<br /><br />Trisha, I'd really love to help with the hop but I already did this one (last October, I think). :-(Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-26566603453849332562014-06-11T13:30:27.521-04:002014-06-11T13:30:27.521-04:00LOL, but I rather liked the idea that my post was ...LOL, but I rather liked the idea that my post was so vivid it generated its own sea mists!!! ;-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-65655048265401887682014-06-11T13:29:18.607-04:002014-06-11T13:29:18.607-04:00Thanks for the tip about Lindisfarne, David. I was...Thanks for the tip about Lindisfarne, David. I was last in the UK at the very start of 1999, not sure when I'll make it back, but do hope to get to Whitby and Cornwall and actually check out London (which I didn't manage to do when I was there, if you can believe it).Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-1769326943811562532014-06-11T13:26:05.922-04:002014-06-11T13:26:05.922-04:00Scotland, sweet!!! I dig a mountain landscape, too...Scotland, sweet!!! I dig a mountain landscape, too; saw the San Bernardino mountain range on a business trip to LA and got all swoony and stuff. :-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-29006635288420244102014-06-11T13:22:31.554-04:002014-06-11T13:22:31.554-04:00I'm with you on all points! Years ago, I lived...I'm with you on all points! Years ago, I lived on Long Island, and for a few short months I lived quite close to Robert Moses beach - it was winter time, but for me, the best time for beach going, with the mists and the cloudy skies and whatnot. :-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-22109528828892927962014-06-11T13:20:34.442-04:002014-06-11T13:20:34.442-04:00Ohmigosh, Emma, I TOTALLY have to find this movie,...Ohmigosh, Emma, I TOTALLY have to find this movie, now!!! Thanks for the tip! :-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-14130958241884622092014-06-10T07:31:55.130-04:002014-06-10T07:31:55.130-04:00Have spent many days in Whitby and Cornwall. So l...Have spent many days in Whitby and Cornwall. So long as the sun's a shining its pretty beautiful. Brighton is my bag. I could live in a beach hut forever. Jules https://www.blogger.com/profile/02447271977251616727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-20843051404888174502014-06-09T20:33:24.559-04:002014-06-09T20:33:24.559-04:00I live pretty near the sea, but would love to live...I live pretty near the sea, but would love to live with an ocean view. If only I had a few spare million, I might be able to achieve that goal. ;)<br /><br />I have a favour to ask. I want to tag you in this blog hop. I got tagged in the following post:<br /><br />http://www.writer-in-transit.co.za/my-writing-process-bloghop/<br /><br />You might have done it already ... I dunno. But if not, and if you're willing, I will post next week and tag you, and then the week after (June 24/25) you will post, and tag 3 bloggers. Apparently it might be hard to find bloggers who haven't done this as it's been going a long time. :PTrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-83681302754571251352014-06-09T16:12:19.463-04:002014-06-09T16:12:19.463-04:00I meant to say sea mists that cling to this coast,...I meant to say sea mists that cling to this coast, the post is not too misty lol.David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-50606493157022761782014-06-09T16:11:32.016-04:002014-06-09T16:11:32.016-04:00This is a really interesting post Mina. Whitby Abb...This is a really interesting post Mina. Whitby Abbey is one of my favorite buildings, although it is a long time since I have been here. Its allure is added to by the sea mists that cling to this post and the fact that it is almost a forgotten structure in a seaside town. If you get the chance you should also visit Lindisfarne which is a remote and beautiful island off the coast not far from Whitby with a ruined abbey and a castle. You can only reach it on a cause way at low tide. I thought about Whitby again a couple of years ago when I read Dracula. Cornwall too is a half forgotten landscape but is hauntingly beautiful and the old ruined tin mines are still there on the cliffs. I live near the coast now but US coast is just not the same as the British coast. Hope you are well.David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-27069386247708094982014-06-09T08:57:36.008-04:002014-06-09T08:57:36.008-04:00I like the ocean. I love the sound of the surf, t...I like the ocean. I love the sound of the surf, the sight of the waves, the tranquility and the unknown. I often dream of strolling along the shore and coming across something that's been washed up. However, I prefer the country. I love woods with winding streams and little waterfalls (it's the sound of running water I like) the animals watching as you walk by, and the smells. I also love mountainous landscapes. The closest I've been to such a landscape is in Scotland... DRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352970077497112668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-74919620480633397042014-06-09T08:18:53.445-04:002014-06-09T08:18:53.445-04:00Born & raised on Cape Cod, I can never live fa...Born & raised on Cape Cod, I can never live far from the ocean. Can't do it. I lived in San Francisco, out in the 'the avenues' which was near the beach, even in Marin County I wasn't far from the water. I had Puget Sound nearby in WA, although the coast was a 3-4 hour drive. Now I''m back in the Cape area. I need the ocean/water near me. Can't live in a landlocked state. I love being on boats too, and I'll wade in a little bit but I don't own a bathing suit. Beaches are too crowded this time of year anyway.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679351593858166308.post-40934224731467918792014-06-09T01:29:53.184-04:002014-06-09T01:29:53.184-04:00Not getting to Whitby while I was living/working i...Not getting to Whitby while I was living/working in London is a huge regret! If I get back over there, it's top of my *To Do* list. I did spend time in gorgeous Cornwall though. My dad's family are originally from there (and Scotland). <br /><br />I don't love being IN the ocean (terrified of sharks), but I totally get the love of having a home overlooking the ocean. Places like Cornwall have both the the lovely English countryside and the rugged coastline in one fabulous package. :) <br /><br />There's a silly film I like called 'Mad About Men' (1954). It's the sequel to the film 'Miranda' (1948). It's about the shenanigans of a flirtatious mermaid who experiences being on land by masquerading as a woman in a wheelchair. Anyhoo, 'Mad About Men' is set in Cornwall, in this cute cottage overlooking the sea. There's a door in the house which leads down to a sea cave, which was probably originally a smuggler's cave, but is now used by mermaids. It's complete fifties fluff, but it's kind of adorable, and always makes me want to own a cottage in Cornwall. :) Little Gothic Horrorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315631250163742387noreply@blogger.com