tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post2869389825854267997..comments2023-07-29T11:29:13.093+01:00Comments on Lonicera's World, Images & Stories: Tales from Argentina - Tormo the Cranky DonkeyLonicerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-56747452236714814372012-01-31T00:06:11.214+00:002012-01-31T00:06:11.214+00:00Hi Helen - no I'd never heard of this use of a...Hi Helen - no I'd never heard of this use of a donkey. But perhaps it's just my ignorance, because there were pumas around, and Tormo might have helped protect the herd I suppose. There were a lot of bad tempered mules around as well, but they were plain mean and I didn't dare get near them. So glad you liked the story and the pictures - much appreciate your comment!<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-64339243628099380022012-01-29T20:16:34.031+00:002012-01-29T20:16:34.031+00:00Ah, Tormo... what an ass! He missed out on a delig...Ah, Tormo... what an ass! He missed out on a delightful friend but you sure told his story well. Did they keep the donkeys as protectors for the cattle like they do here in the States? My cousin has three donkeys that they put in the different pastures with the cattle because even the mini-donkeys will kill a coyote or a cougar (yes, we have those in Oklahoma) to protect their herd. What an idyllic life you had growing up...<br /><br />Great story and the photos, as usual, make me long to see those places with my own eyes. Thank you for the journeys you take us on...<br /><br />HelenReddirt Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08485995791439570214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-89210989667710895712012-01-26T23:25:42.866+00:002012-01-26T23:25:42.866+00:00It took 8 or 9 hours driving from Buenos Aires to ...It took 8 or 9 hours driving from Buenos Aires to get there, but from my own childish perspective it was all an exciting adventure with the prospect of at least a month in an idyllic playground. Thanks Penny for the comments about the pictures.<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-69986355691955527682012-01-26T19:32:13.471+00:002012-01-26T19:32:13.471+00:00I've been meaning to come by and read this for...I've been meaning to come by and read this for some time. I always need a bit of time especially for your blog ;-)<br /><br />The photos are especially beautiful and I enjoyed reading about the long journey to this summer place.<br /><br />That old Tormo was a cantakerous fellow and he sure did make his point! I can see why you enjoyed reading the illustrated children's books as they are lovely and the illustrations are fantastic. I especially enjoyed all your photos today too. Just stunning scenery although it took so long for the journey. I can't imagine building such a big house when it must have been a real chore to get all the building materials to the site. But the house really is lovely.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-1944952602563257452012-01-22T14:30:59.139+00:002012-01-22T14:30:59.139+00:00Matvi - the pictures were taken when I was in my e...Matvi - the pictures were taken when I was in my early twenties and I returned for a sentimental whistlestop tour round the estancia to capture on my little instamatic Olympus every memory I could find. It had been a year of unaccustomed rainfall, which is why the steams all looked so healthy. The bit around the bridge would never have been as full of weeds in my time.<br />You're so right about donkeys! I've ALWAYS been taken in by their sweet and sad expressions and then feel the inevitable chagrin as they show their bad temper...<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-15446401235084808912012-01-22T13:58:46.312+00:002012-01-22T13:58:46.312+00:00Did you take take the farm pictures before thirtee...Did you take take the farm pictures before thirteen? Amazingly good, they are.<br /><br />Nrver trust a donkey.Matvi.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16120536582899259548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-4142718919577838252012-01-22T10:12:43.557+00:002012-01-22T10:12:43.557+00:00Vagabonde - Thank you on all counts! So glad you ...Vagabonde - Thank you on all counts! So glad you like the new appearance of the blog. Joyful of Snap That did a grand job.<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360936507322491939.post-68727680381849058622012-01-22T04:51:21.737+00:002012-01-22T04:51:21.737+00:00That Tormo was quite a donkey! I love your new bl...That Tormo was quite a donkey! I love your new blog décor – the heading is particularly pretty and the color attractive. I enjoyed looking at your photos, which are always so good. I had to laugh at your friend Jenny’s letter – what a day she had! It is always fun to come and visit you.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.com