tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post7758259945214393845..comments2023-05-12T11:39:00.665-04:00Comments on Natalie the Explorer: Wellness Post #2: Icefest 2019Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-54962853279489824772019-03-02T17:17:53.100-05:002019-03-02T17:17:53.100-05:00Hi Jude - I've done informal volunteering wher...Hi Jude - I've done informal volunteering where I agreed to mentor and had a few mentees by words of mouth. I haven't got into formal volunteering yet so I don't know if I'd find the 20-80 rule here.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-8224019077443069262019-03-02T15:25:15.533-05:002019-03-02T15:25:15.533-05:00Those ice sculptures are amazing! Being new to Van...Those ice sculptures are amazing! Being new to Vancouver Island, I didn’t know about the Fire and Ice event here that Donna mentioned, and I’m sorry to hear that it was cancelled. I’m now a member of several groups here, and have found that many of the retirees I know are very active in volunteering for multiple causes. But maybe it’s the 20-80 rule: 20% of the people do 80 % of the volunteering??? <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-47970032261622246322019-02-20T10:23:00.984-05:002019-02-20T10:23:00.984-05:00I'm glad you like the ice sculptures, Victoria...I'm glad you like the ice sculptures, Victoria. In the winter here, it's too easy to stay indoor and become sluggish. I'm glad I did my fit and fun walk to see Icefest.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-76961639892934836042019-02-20T10:16:35.853-05:002019-02-20T10:16:35.853-05:00I love the ice sculptures and you got your walk in...I love the ice sculptures and you got your walk in a win-win. Mother and Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839734504393843040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-51264551603232554082019-02-20T07:38:40.025-05:002019-02-20T07:38:40.025-05:00Thank you, Denyse, for your kind comment. I though...Thank you, Denyse, for your kind comment. I thought I'd share something wintry and unique because I know in warmer climates, people don't get to see ice or snow in their natural state. I'm glad you liked my photos. Have a beautiful week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-69892293068904402672019-02-20T07:34:57.976-05:002019-02-20T07:34:57.976-05:00Hi Leanne - Thank you for hosting and sharing. The...Hi Leanne - Thank you for hosting and sharing. These events are fun and unique to winter season which thankfully doesn't last :) They get me outdoors and enjoy winter. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-81074048385009909592019-02-20T07:28:28.983-05:002019-02-20T07:28:28.983-05:00Thank you, Jennifer, for your visit and comment. T...Thank you, Jennifer, for your visit and comment. There were about a dozen very skilled ice carving competitors at the Icefest event. It's fascinating to see them carving and turning big slabs of ice into art.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-62576127338246998292019-02-20T07:22:09.693-05:002019-02-20T07:22:09.693-05:00Great to have you back, Debbie. Have a beautiful w...Great to have you back, Debbie. Have a beautiful week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-62597088963846323862019-02-20T03:32:59.179-05:002019-02-20T03:32:59.179-05:00A for amazing photos and I love the way you wrote ...A for amazing photos and I love the way you wrote about the full experience of the senses too.<br /><br />In Australia the only way to have ice sculptures is inside, at a food table, with space for the scupture to melt.<br /><br />These photos captured something incredible. People who do this sure are skilled.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for linking up for Life This Week. Next week's optional prompt is: 8/51. My Favourite Decade. 25/2/19. Denyse.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-64343398616197586192019-02-20T01:18:28.019-05:002019-02-20T01:18:28.019-05:00Hi Natalie - I love those scuptures and good on yo...Hi Natalie - I love those scuptures and good on you for getting out into the cold and spending time admiring them (and sharing them with those of us who never get to see anything like that!) I also enjoyed how you related each of your senses to the experience - a great way to really engage.<br />Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I've shared on my SM :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-12840529707479049032019-02-19T21:14:01.213-05:002019-02-19T21:14:01.213-05:00What a wonderful walk. I enjoy going to ice sculp...What a wonderful walk. I enjoy going to ice sculpting events as my husband's friend does that for a living. Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-73469681222364084912019-02-19T20:19:55.265-05:002019-02-19T20:19:55.265-05:00Just popped back to relook at the ice pics for #ml...Just popped back to relook at the ice pics for #mlstl :)Deb's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706654888846671781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-90653872850283901642019-02-19T18:48:42.543-05:002019-02-19T18:48:42.543-05:00Well done with your hikes, Suzanne. NZ looks like ...Well done with your hikes, Suzanne. NZ looks like a hiker's paradise. I'd love to visit one day.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-11972322382781712802019-02-19T18:35:14.505-05:002019-02-19T18:35:14.505-05:00Love the ice sculptures Natalie. I too have a fit...Love the ice sculptures Natalie. I too have a fitness goal and that is too keep up with the 70+ aged hikers on our bush hikes :-) Now training up the Mount twice a week, it certainly is a challenge for me as I am not a lover of heights, though I am doing it. Well, done with the mediation, it is something that I have not tried. So maybe I will get around to doing just that. Have a good week.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10487418988421891714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-65384829152239105592019-02-19T17:41:52.980-05:002019-02-19T17:41:52.980-05:00As always, thank you for your support, Sue. Have a...As always, thank you for your support, Sue. Have a beautiful week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-14647595297990903772019-02-19T17:40:35.148-05:002019-02-19T17:40:35.148-05:00Thank you, Mary, for your visit and comment. I cal...Thank you, Mary, for your visit and comment. I call this my 'fit and fun' walk that beats the winter blues.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-29787505711307049152019-02-19T17:39:13.996-05:002019-02-19T17:39:13.996-05:00Thank you, Donna. Have a beautiful week!Thank you, Donna. Have a beautiful week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-83385259608376741032019-02-19T17:16:26.794-05:002019-02-19T17:16:26.794-05:00Hi Natalie, I'm back again and thank you for l...Hi Natalie, I'm back again and thank you for linking up to #MLSTL. I always enjoy Wellness Wednesday and I also loved looking at the Ice Sculptures again. Have a great week. xxSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-49550118227561952292019-02-19T17:03:30.488-05:002019-02-19T17:03:30.488-05:00What a special event for the eyes and all the sens...What a special event for the eyes and all the senses really! It is also fun to go out in the cold and move around really gets the blood circulating!Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-91220772746433025122019-02-19T17:01:39.615-05:002019-02-19T17:01:39.615-05:00Shared on my Social Media #MLSTLShared on my Social Media #MLSTLretirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-65655548250499745252019-02-19T07:29:57.564-05:002019-02-19T07:29:57.564-05:00Thanks, Debbie, for dropping by. The Icefest event...Thanks, Debbie, for dropping by. The Icefest event got me outdoors and it was fun.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-12669711952056457002019-02-18T23:25:40.618-05:002019-02-18T23:25:40.618-05:00These types of events are such a cool way of getti...These types of events are such a cool way of getting out and about! It's invigorating just looking at all your lovely photos. #lifethisweekDeb's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706654888846671781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-42308321286345503402019-02-18T19:06:38.469-05:002019-02-18T19:06:38.469-05:00Hi Jodie - I look forward to reading your post abo...Hi Jodie - I look forward to reading your post about the mountains and the Ice Castles. Have a beautiful week!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-29430059785476134812019-02-18T18:04:26.093-05:002019-02-18T18:04:26.093-05:00You'd love the snow sculptures that we visited...You'd love the snow sculptures that we visited in our mountains last month. This Friday's blog post will be all about them and the Ice Castles. That's why we were dressed so warm in our post today!!<br />OXOX<br />Jodie<br />www.jtouchofstyle.comJodie's Touch of Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453914318183037853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667076701901214821.post-12066518421664569592019-02-18T12:50:51.751-05:002019-02-18T12:50:51.751-05:00Thanks, Jo, for dropping by. If you're unsure ...Thanks, Jo, for dropping by. If you're unsure about linking up your walk to the Choc Fest then maybe your previous walk :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.com