tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post3293979175463278500..comments2024-02-16T03:50:23.162-08:00Comments on Octavine Illustration: Portland's Cycle SeenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344787046919036noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-29567924004306445112008-07-08T06:18:00.000-07:002008-07-08T06:18:00.000-07:00I love bicycles. Good when you are in city . It ke...I love bicycles. Good when you are in city . It keeps you fit as well . <BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.ensbio.com" REL="nofollow">Nail fungus</A>my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252352566411678635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-48112059700966955302008-06-22T12:09:00.000-07:002008-06-22T12:09:00.000-07:00I'm the same way1 I'm too much of a space cadet to...I'm the same way1 I'm too much of a space cadet to cycle or drive safely around cars. the bikeway sounds like a dream!Elise of Argyle Whalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483609902169183310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-36620906696506218262008-06-10T11:31:00.000-07:002008-06-10T11:31:00.000-07:00Oh, I miss public transport and being able to walk...Oh, I miss public transport and being able to walk everywhere...<BR/>I love this post, I do. It's so free and inspiring and reminding me of what's out there.<BR/>I don't drive either, and I'm very surprised to see another say that! Like looking in a mirror :) People don't believe me when I say I don't drive. <BR/>I'll positively be back for more of this :)Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-2829111750395068452008-06-09T10:37:00.000-07:002008-06-09T10:37:00.000-07:00Wonderful - looks like a free and fun feeling.Wonderful - looks like a free and fun feeling.please sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399057388828998855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-63956511927256604482008-06-05T19:32:00.000-07:002008-06-05T19:32:00.000-07:00rosalie: it was!~ i wasn't nervous at all.heather ...rosalie: it was!~ i wasn't nervous at all.<BR/><BR/>heather buchanan: thank you!~<BR/><BR/>heidi: ooh, i'm going to have to watch that movie again. what a wonderful visual...i feel most honored as that is such a beautifully shot movie.<BR/><BR/>cakespy: thank you. i too love bicycles as objects. especially old bicycles with lots of chrome. i just saw a guy riding a turn of the century bike with the big front wheel and the tiny back one the other day. it was one of the coolest things ever.<BR/><BR/>tricia: this was was inspired by a picture i took of her as she cycled around. she wanted to make sure the memory was embedded. and indeed it was. thank you!~<BR/><BR/>a world in a pan: i might even risk the cars for the chance to bike through the streets of paris. a most romantic notion....<BR/><BR/>rosebud collection: i get scared to bike pretty much anywhere, even in portland where bicycles have their own lanes.<BR/><BR/>artsychaos: karma indeed. can't wait to see what type of bike is purchased!~<BR/><BR/>mary jane: yeah pedestrians!~<BR/><BR/>leakarts: you would looks so cute on a pink bike with stripey socks...i can picture it now. <BR/><BR/>handmade julz: it totally looks like your bike!~ and portland (and me) miss you too.....<BR/><BR/>design for mankind: viva la pedestrian revolution!~<BR/><BR/>waterrose: thank you!~ and holland also boast amazing french fries and steak as well. mmm.....<BR/><BR/>kilkennycat: great visual...tee hee. and thank you!~<BR/><BR/>rohit: thank you!~<BR/><BR/>chucka stone designs: funny...i had the exact same thought when stepping out of that train station myself. i would need a little pager on my bike like they have on cordless phones in order to find it.<BR/><BR/>pve design: it's so amazing to see bicycles dictating traffic.<BR/><BR/>krissy: thank you!~<BR/><BR/>quaint handmade: thank you!~<BR/><BR/>mary-laure: my sister always wears striped socks. and you my dear are so lucky to have a sis in amsterdam to visit! what lucky ladies you both are to live in such incredible places!...<BR/><BR/>espionage: thank you!~ and it was totally strange indeed....<BR/><BR/>tangobaby: bicycling in amsterdam was one of my favorite experiences...if you ever have the chance, it is well worth it. and i'm sure no matter what you wear, you would look fabulous whilst doing it. especially striped socks.<BR/><BR/>the peach tree: thank you!~ i would be most terrified to even get near a bike in nyc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344787046919036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-62383640727132728442008-06-05T06:35:00.000-07:002008-06-05T06:35:00.000-07:00I love your descriptiveness. There's a large bicyc...I love your descriptiveness. There's a large bicycle population here in NYC but the cars still rule the the transportation zone :(ThePeachTreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443993592130303632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-12619607183806520022008-06-04T10:33:00.000-07:002008-06-04T10:33:00.000-07:00I'm sad I never had a chance to ride a bicycle aro...I'm sad I never had a chance to ride a bicycle around Amsterdam...but I loved the city so much, so I guess I will have to go back and do it this time.<BR/><BR/>And I will be sure to ride my bike with striped socks, because they look fabulous. I love the detail you put into your work.tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-76321860573959213262008-06-02T21:03:00.000-07:002008-06-02T21:03:00.000-07:00What a beautiful story!!! And I loved your comment...What a beautiful story!!! And I loved your comment about the Shins lead singer. How odd and complimentary all at the same time!Hoi Polloihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883497850215209477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-85019087355135895252008-06-02T17:31:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:31:00.000-07:00Love your drawing. Ah, striped socks!My sister liv...Love your drawing. Ah, striped socks!<BR/><BR/>My sister lives in Amsterdam and it's true it's amazing hoe cycling is a way of life there!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-49265964034109244452008-06-02T13:59:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:59:00.000-07:00hi cara! thank you so much for visiting our blog. ...hi cara! thank you so much for visiting our blog. your work is so original, i really love it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658384183783157441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-87757507263991430722008-06-02T07:58:00.000-07:002008-06-02T07:58:00.000-07:00Great painting!! Sounds like a lovely day indeed.Great painting!! Sounds like a lovely day indeed.Krissy | Paper Schmaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00206511718442429461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-79961567135195900892008-06-02T05:49:00.000-07:002008-06-02T05:49:00.000-07:00Wonderful tribute!Lovely memory, I really love all...Wonderful tribute!<BR/>Lovely memory, I really love all the bikes in Holland!pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-48175683538249810072008-06-02T04:49:00.000-07:002008-06-02T04:49:00.000-07:00Kudos on your addition to the Cycle Seen project, ...Kudos on your addition to the Cycle Seen project, what an amazing honor even if you don't really ride! <BR/><BR/>I remember stepping out of the train station in Amsterdam and having my jaw drop at the sight of the probable thousands of bikes tied up outside the doors. It made me realize they are way ahead of us when it comes to letting go of our cars as well as made me question how anyone can find their own bike at the end of the day!CSD Faux Finishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947691876538206892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-57907752160813028272008-06-02T03:05:00.000-07:002008-06-02T03:05:00.000-07:00hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiyou are fantastic!!!a kiss for y...hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii<BR/><BR/>you are fantastic!!!<BR/><BR/>a kiss for you, my dear friend!<BR/><BR/>god bless u dear<BR/><BR/>can we exchange our link<BR/><BR/>r u ready to do?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067609354256616974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-39681931257592265952008-06-01T20:27:00.000-07:002008-06-01T20:27:00.000-07:00It's a beautiful picture!! How great your work was...It's a beautiful picture!! How great your work was chosen to be used! Congratulations! I don't ride a bike anymore as it's just too bothersome to carry my mom and two children behind me. (hehe) I can't wait til the kids are a bit older so I can buy another bike. =DKilkennycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01730177101921578189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-83670605154365053592008-06-01T20:16:00.000-07:002008-06-01T20:16:00.000-07:00Ok, another reason that I need to visit Holland......Ok, another reason that I need to visit Holland...riding a bicycle without fear of being run over!<BR/><BR/>I love the picture!Waterrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422788758188500128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-11242836648647891922008-06-01T19:36:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:36:00.000-07:00I don't drive either, and I love this! :)I don't drive either, and I love this! :)///https://www.blogger.com/profile/17455699772139097111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-24542738605888058592008-06-01T19:31:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:31:00.000-07:00i love the colors in the new painting! beautiful! ...i love the colors in the new painting! beautiful! that does sound like the best day ever! and the painting makes me miss my pink bike, and portland, and you. ;) i'll have to go check out the bikes when i get back.Julz Nallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209931859693937535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-12863068265675875792008-06-01T19:29:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:29:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Julz Nallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209931859693937535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-60377062804843122012008-06-01T16:07:00.000-07:002008-06-01T16:07:00.000-07:00I so want a big pink bike just like the one in you...I so want a big pink bike just like the one in your painting (and stripey socks, too...). It is lovely, as always :)LeaKartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624626629096593487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-59812657093372533752008-06-01T14:35:00.000-07:002008-06-01T14:35:00.000-07:00i love this image!i usually just walk too!xomary j...i love this image!<BR/>i usually just walk too!<BR/>xo<BR/>mary janehyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411130947774833303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-91852981086868309582008-06-01T11:35:00.000-07:002008-06-01T11:35:00.000-07:00Congrats on the display. I've been thinking of pu...Congrats on the display. I've been thinking of purchasing a bicycle for myself lately... and wander into your blog.... timely karma ? :)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585731461691401621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-84640681495526570252008-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:002008-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:00Not sure if my message was sent..anyway, I will re...Not sure if my message was sent..anyway, I will repeat myself..<BR/>Love your painting, as always..<BR/>If you bike here, you take your life in your own hands..Rosebud Collectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907760433209723539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-52392333646492143372008-06-01T01:21:00.000-07:002008-06-01T01:21:00.000-07:00I love biking! Paris has become a bike friendlier ...I love biking! Paris has become a bike friendlier city and it's great!Laura in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841145139429411322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223497561102623559.post-76475433421830851062008-05-31T15:35:00.000-07:002008-05-31T15:35:00.000-07:00I loved reading this post. I especially liked the ...I loved reading this post. I especially liked the last part about riding through the Holland countryside with your sister. What a fabulous memory!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com