tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.comments2024-02-28T17:42:05.365-05:00Outside ClydeChristopher C. NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comBlogger17859125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-84662395805439771272024-02-28T17:42:05.365-05:002024-02-28T17:42:05.365-05:00Hello friends of Christopher. My family is planni...Hello friends of Christopher. My family is planning a small Celebration of Life with ash spreading on Sunday, April 21 at 2 PM in his beautiful garden. All are welcome. Chris's wishes were to have a celebration and offer everyone a trinket from his cozy cabin if they so desire. Please let me know if you can join us. For more details, call or email.<br />Chris's sister Cathy<br />Christopher C. NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-48646400873047157232023-09-24T13:44:07.207-05:002023-09-24T13:44:07.207-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear Christopher has left ...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear Christopher has left us. I loved how he tended his garden and cared for the animals in his life through the years. He will be surely missed. Sending gentle hugs to all his family. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791640944592656334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-33312490223590786712023-09-24T11:01:35.867-05:002023-09-24T11:01:35.867-05:00Thank you, Barbara!Thank you, Barbara!C. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11085561145728221405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-27574351836145653932023-09-23T14:04:22.795-05:002023-09-23T14:04:22.795-05:00I found Christopher's lovely obituary. You ma...I found Christopher's lovely obituary. You may have to copy this into your browser. https://www.wellsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-christopher-carrie<br /> Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-86287712193351108292023-09-23T06:30:09.375-05:002023-09-23T06:30:09.375-05:00Thank you for letting us know. I'm so very sor...Thank you for letting us know. I'm so very sorry. We all will miss him, as I know you will. He was a cool guy, a true inspiration for me, and I wish I'd been able to meet him in person and stroll through his gardens with him. Sending you and the family and friends prayers for peace and comfort. C. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11085561145728221405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-31892260704037007352023-09-22T19:23:47.286-05:002023-09-22T19:23:47.286-05:00Thank you so much, Robin, for sharing this news I ...Thank you so much, Robin, for sharing this news I didn't want to read. I send you and all of Christopher's family, blood and non-blood, my deepest condolences. I think Christopher will live on in hearts and minds for a very long time.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-65843422510527377732023-09-22T18:50:28.919-05:002023-09-22T18:50:28.919-05:00I am so sorry to hear this, Robin. We were honored...I am so sorry to hear this, Robin. We were honored to share in Christopher's life and garden. Please let us know if there is somewhere we can contribute to keep his vision going.<br /><br />Bev rogersbeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640602293864876951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-80740037829638011182023-09-22T18:15:42.246-05:002023-09-22T18:15:42.246-05:00It is with great sadness that I report that my bot...It is with great sadness that I report that my bother Chris has died. You brought happiness and fellowship to his life over a very long period of time. And I thank you for this. Robin Carrie.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568949838581261011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-23007724688634275072023-09-22T12:21:10.129-05:002023-09-22T12:21:10.129-05:00Christopher,
May you rest in the Peaceful Gardens ...Christopher,<br />May you rest in the Peaceful Gardens of Heaven. We will miss you.<br />Patrick & Pam 9-21-23Beau La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935707689353278420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-73984937203103033912023-09-21T20:07:26.020-05:002023-09-21T20:07:26.020-05:00Christopher,
It has been a very long time since I ...Christopher,<br />It has been a very long time since I came to read about you and your life in Outside Clyde. I am so saddened to hear this news! I pray you find peace and comfort in the beautiful oasis you have created, and that the Doctors are able to help ease your pain and give you more time. God bless you!<br />SiriaHeaven Scenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110448682945785414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-58944512639088089672023-09-20T18:31:28.890-05:002023-09-20T18:31:28.890-05:00I have in the past, checked your blog regularly an...I have in the past, checked your blog regularly and only recently re-found it. I especially enjoyed when you talked about plants that came home with you from job sites. Thank you for sharing so much. It has been a pleasure to learn about your garden. I hope memories of the pleasures of your garden flood your mind and contentment and ease find you. Kate Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009836373842275506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-30098249541062226702023-09-13T10:33:08.653-05:002023-09-13T10:33:08.653-05:00Hi Christopher,
I'm sorry to hear the news tha...Hi Christopher,<br />I'm sorry to hear the news that you've been battling this illness. I remember your beautiful garden and charming home from the Ashville Fling. I know it brings you great peace and joy. I'm sending you all my best wishes.<br />RobinRobin Ripleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916463986603054897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-18004302015508869882023-09-13T10:26:01.055-05:002023-09-13T10:26:01.055-05:00Peace.Peace.Uwharrie Mountain Native Plant Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05042230110278042615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-72562039846485870852023-09-13T09:09:07.987-05:002023-09-13T09:09:07.987-05:00Christopher, your garden meadow is gorgeous. I so ...Christopher, your garden meadow is gorgeous. I so agree with what Frances said, your writing and garden have enriched us all. Hug, GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-7940253156378440582023-09-12T18:33:14.629-05:002023-09-12T18:33:14.629-05:00Christopher,
I am so sorry to hear this. It has b...Christopher,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear this. It has been a while since I have checked in…blogging has changed as have many of us over the years. I hope you can enjoy the beauty of your garden without pain and with satisfaction. It has been such fun watching your garden grow. Layanee, RiLayaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-10813324457187848722023-09-12T16:38:09.114-05:002023-09-12T16:38:09.114-05:00Christopher;
I think your garden does "know&...Christopher;<br /><br />I think your garden does "know" - it looks spectacular. Your vision is fulfilled, and it is remarkably self-sustaining. Enjoy your time just soaking up the garden now; I have never known a hospice that did not provide caring and competent support. I second the others in my appreciation for your blog all these years, I first found you in Hawaii.<br /><br />bevbeverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640602293864876951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-7591048900455527562023-09-12T13:47:11.942-05:002023-09-12T13:47:11.942-05:00Dearest dear friend,
Words are inadequate to le...Dearest dear friend, <br /><br />Words are inadequate to let you know how much you and your garden have enriched so many of us. May the garden give you smiles. Love you.<br /><br />FrancesFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079212816562945510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-40144986406528797672023-09-12T12:42:34.077-05:002023-09-12T12:42:34.077-05:00Wishing for you that your lovely garden grants you...Wishing for you that your lovely garden grants you peace. Sallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-52858851121767279242023-09-11T17:34:52.745-05:002023-09-11T17:34:52.745-05:00Your previous commenters have done a better job ex...Your previous commenters have done a better job expressing my feelings than I might have found the words to do. I was not prepared for this outcome of your treatment. I too have enjoyed your blog. Watching your home and property grow and thrive over these many years has been an inspiration, as was the work you did on commercial properties. The photos you shared of all the plants and Objets d&#Cheryl K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16895151046682701754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-65099320851546784212023-09-11T15:05:22.207-05:002023-09-11T15:05:22.207-05:00Well crap - sorry the news is not better - at leas...Well crap - sorry the news is not better - at least today. Hopefully the consultation will give you a little more time and you will mimic the resilience of your garden. Keeping you in my thoughts, Christopher.Barbara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13624604708371495092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-55761217577945902342023-09-11T10:37:32.234-05:002023-09-11T10:37:32.234-05:00Your garden is an inspiration and I hope it gives ...Your garden is an inspiration and I hope it gives you comfort.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414573208923728134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-775779064598082462023-09-11T10:29:47.682-05:002023-09-11T10:29:47.682-05:00Not the update I wanted to hear. I've enjoyed ...Not the update I wanted to hear. I've enjoyed your blog for years. So,so sorry the news was not better. You have truly created a paradise on your property without obliterating the true nature of your land. Best wishes to you for the future.<br />Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873027334652949566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-54945658129814012482023-09-11T10:06:57.164-05:002023-09-11T10:06:57.164-05:00I don't know what to say. I've learned a l...I don't know what to say. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for this blog, thank you for sharing your vulnerability. I'm so very sorry. Sending prayers that you'll find comfort in Hospice and that your breathing will be eased. <3 C. C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11085561145728221405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-7123396391647416412023-09-02T20:12:13.907-05:002023-09-02T20:12:13.907-05:00Daisy the Black-Eyed-Susan are the straight specie...Daisy the Black-Eyed-Susan are the straight species Rudbeckia fulgida. They are largely seed and self-sown. For the most part they just want plenty of sun and a well-drained soil.Christopher C. NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2611983692965659884.post-13675665636130203592023-08-30T23:52:26.105-05:002023-08-30T23:52:26.105-05:00Poetry, indeed. You are such a good writer/photogr...Poetry, indeed. You are such a good writer/photographer/blogger/gardener!<br />Earlier in the month, you shared a picture of your Black-eyed Susans. I love those flowers but haven't had much luck with them. What variety is yours? I'm determined to keep trying, and I'm in a similar clime and soil type as yours: the southern Cumberland Plateau in southeast Tennessee. <br />Daisy — now Ppppppphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175440239694501245noreply@blogger.com