Aug 18, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Landscape Edition.

Bossy and her brother spent the majority of their youth living on the 19th floor of a city high rise, but throughout his life, Bossy’s brother seemed drawn to the idea of a house in the woods.

Bossy was also drawn to the idea of a house in the woods, except with all the trees cut down, leaving sweeping views of open, rolling countryside.

Other people dream of living on a hillside, or wish they had a mountain view, while others dream of living on the water.

Bossy can sum up her dream spot in this way: It certainly wouldn’t include a yard that can’t drain. Oy.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy and her council about your dream landscape?

And be sure to check back later today for the best landscapes on the web.

If you missed last week’s challenge, click here to see how Bossy’s council describes clothing purchased on vacation that become unwearable once home.

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92 comments

1. 1
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:02 am
   Hokie Deb said:

   –>A comfy chair, cold drink, sunset and sweeping water views.

   http://www.WebSavyMom.com


2. 2
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:04 am
   dgm said:

   Ocean view: front. Canyons, mountains: back. Luckily, we have both.


3. 3
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:05 am
   vuboq said:

   As long as there’s a likker store nearby, who cares?


4. 4
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:14 am
   rockle said:

   away from nuclear power plant, room for kids to play.


5. 5
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:15 am
   carson said:

   Green pastures filled with horses and burros in New Mexico.


6. 6
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:23 am
   Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

   Mature trees, babbling brook, lush plants, flowers, family and friends.


7. 7
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:44 am
   ~~Silk said:

   Soft rounded old mountains on every side, enfolding, protecting, parental.


8. 8
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:45 am
   Amy said:

   Woodsy, hilly and secluded, with a babbling brook, and wildlife.


9. 9
   on August 18th, 2009 at 9:45 am
   Jamie said:

   Friends, cocktails, great food and smiles make any place home.


10. 10
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:51 am
    Grace said:

    Home in Oregon where there are real trees and sky,


11. 11
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
    21st Century Housewife said:

    While the beach is nice, I need to see trees.


12. 12
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am
    BossysMom said:

    Small quaint villages, brooks, open farmland. Walkable
    to shops, restaurants.


13. 13
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:55 am
    21st Century Housewife said:

    – or: “Darling, I love you but give me Park Avenue!”


14. 14
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:55 am
    Sue V. said:

    Wooded hill top with views of cornfields and cattle. Quiet.


15. 15
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:59 am
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    Ocean view, cocktails, comfy chairs, lighthouse beam sweeps over deck.


16. 16
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    Dara said:

    High on a wooded hillock, wrap around porch, family and friends…


17. 17
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:16 am
    Daddy Scratches said:

    Beach, ocean, flowers, palms, Corona. (Will settle for Uncle’s house.)


18. 18
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:17 am
    bdaiss said:

    Lakeside girl living in the woods. Either is home now.


19. 19
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:18 am
    karen l said:

    hills, views, trees, pond, cows, NO HUMIDITY, sweet old house.


20. 20
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:20 am
    Lauren said:

    Tall trees with sunlight filtered through, moss on the ground.


21. 21
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:36 am
    GreatAunt said:

    Long driveway, hidden house with huge porch. Horses grazing. Peaceful.


22. 22
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:41 am
    Kristi Young said:

    Ocean waves, four seasons, pretty remote, good bike riding roads.


23. 23
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:49 am
    NaysWay said:

    Some sand, the ocean, a beach house, no kids. Amen.


24. 24
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:49 am
    David said:

    Brownstone duplex in the West Village with a second-floor terrace.


25. 25
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:52 am
    Lizzy said:

    Anywhere that has beach with a beach on the side.


26. 26
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:55 am
    BT said:

    Ocean on one side, bay with sailboat on the other.


27. 27
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am
    Jill said:

    Huge vegetable garden, big oak trees, the perfect party deck.


28. 28
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:03 am
    ZDub said:

    I have mountains, prefer the beach. Need beer at both.


29. 29
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:17 am
    Em said:

    A small home on a big river with a boat.


30. 30
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    Jacquie said:

    Wide plank boardwalk from surf to door to dislodge sand.


31. 31
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:26 am
    Krazy Kitty said:

    Penthouse. Bay windows, facing west. View over the city roofs.


32. 32
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:31 am
    Tuli said:

    Old thatch-roof cottage, hilly English countryside, ancient stone fence.


33. 33
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:33 am
    Stacey Ball said:

    Wrap around porch to sit and see lots of green.


34. 34
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:35 am
    Debby said:

    Mountains close enough to touch, room for dogs to roam


35. 35
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:38 am
    Kait said:

    Mountains in the view, ocean out my front door


36. 36
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:41 am
    RuthWells said:

    Water, water, water. Anywhere and everywhere. Except in my basement.


37. 37
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:44 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Lakefront, but not too secluded, kayak at the dock. No humidity!


38. 38
    on August 18th, 2009 at 11:56 am
    TanyaK said:

    Enough land and trees to walk naked around the yard.


39. 39
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
    betsey said:

    Skiable mountains and warm ocean beach – only in my dreams.


40. 40
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
    Jenn said:

    Tiny. Orderly. Oceanside. Sorry Ellison, you can’t come inside.


41. 41
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
    Liz said:

    Small house surrounded by small island surrounded by big ocean.


42. 42
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    hudson river view from a huge bay window, wine, music.


43. 43
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
    Reeb said:

    Rushing river past deck complete with books, sweetheart, plenteous wine.


44. 44
    on August 18th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
    Reeb said:

    I like idea of 12/BossysMom’s small quaint walkable villages, too.


45. 45
    on August 18th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
    Suzanne said:

    Blue choppy waves moving in and out with the tide.


46. 46
    on August 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
    Alias Mother said:

    I always thought ocean, but lately maybe lake. Better swimming.


47. 47
    on August 18th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
    E said:

    Hills, grass that grows naturally without need for Horticulture phd


48. 48
    on August 18th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
    Kelly H said:

    Rural, woodsy, vineyards, quiet, old house, breezy, close to town.


49. 49
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
    sugarpie said:

    Gah! How to decide? Sorrento, Aix, Santa Barbara, Cornwall, Bluegrass…


50. 50
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
    Scottsdale Girl said:

    White sand, azure ocean, some black rocky stuff. Heaven!


51. 51
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
    muskrat said:

    an asshole, in a bath robe, emptying a chemical toilet.


52. 52
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
    Ellen said:

    bay with fog and misty sunset salty air craggy trees


53. 53
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
    Ronda said:

    Oceanfront baby, falling asleep to the sound of the waves.


54. 54
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
    BossysMom said:

    #12 plus great apt. in Berlin, Prague, London or Manhatten.


55. 55
    on August 18th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
    kay said:

    Sunny, flowery, ocean view: NOT like the cornfields surrounding me.


56. 56
    on August 18th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
    Amelia said:

    Desperately want to learn to plant huge gardens. Need space.


57. 57
    on August 18th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
    Have the T-shirt said:

    Old fashioned beach cottage preferbly close to Seagrove Beach Florida


58. 58
    on August 18th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
    k said:

    Pass “front porch test” – if naked there, neighbors won’t know.


59. 59
    on August 18th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
    leslie said:

    4 seasons, moonlight, tree frogs chirpping, hammock, husband and I -no need for words


60. 60
    on August 18th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
    Niki in Baltimore said:

    A sunny place that is mine and not the bank’s.


61. 61
    on August 18th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    I’d like fragrant garden, trees and crisp, cool mountain air.


62. 62
    on August 18th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
    delilah the unruly helpmeet said:

    Pasture, horses, trees, lake, someone else to mow the grass.


63. 63
    on August 18th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
    Grizzly Kitteh said:

    Rolling salt-water waves and enough sand for a lawnchair.


64. 64
    on August 18th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
    Kerri Anne said:

    Tall pines catching the scent of Pacific salt-water from below.

    Or

    My feet dangling off a dock into Priest Lake, Idaho.


65. 65
    on August 18th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
    TheWordWire said:

    Sedona rocks, Monterrey coast, San Diego weather, all-in-one…


66. 66
    on August 18th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
    Mrs.Strizzay said:

    Warm breeze, soft rustle, wave lapping, slapping, pink sun.Setting.


67. 67
    on August 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
    Sallie said:

    Water, no yardwork, sunshine. Oregon – Florida – we move between them.


68. 68
    on August 18th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
    Sallie said:

    Bossy’s mom (#12) is right too. Gotta have shops /restaurants.


69. 69
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Zen bedroom overlooking infinity pool overlooking dunes overlooking the sea.


70. 70
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Look, you can see the Chrysler Building from our terrace.


71. 71
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Stars and stars and stars and stars and stars and…


72. 72
    on August 18th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Throw rock from window and it lands in city cafe.


73. 73
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
    bossy's friend amy said:

    hills, meadows, log cabin, horses, riding anytime day or night.


74. 74
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
    bossy's friend martha's sister said:

    weeded, designed, and built by…. Martha! with an ocean view!


75. 75
    on August 18th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
    Cupcake Murphy said:

    From the porch I can see giant sequoias and Tahiti.


76. 76
    on August 19th, 2009 at 12:12 am
    Amy G. said:

    red house, white trim, riverfront lot, can’t see my neighbors…


77. 77
    on August 19th, 2009 at 12:15 am
    Happily Employed Susan said:

    I’ll take the one I got already, minus the mortgage.


78. 78
    on August 19th, 2009 at 1:43 am
    Catherine McP said:

    Northern MN lake, cabin, trees, AZ now, crazy til then.


79. 79
    on August 19th, 2009 at 1:59 am
    queenoqueens said:

    Any landscape that keeps my daughters 7 and 3 forever.


80. 80
    on August 19th, 2009 at 6:43 am
    Lisa said:

    High on a hill with a lonely goat herd la-de-oh-la-de-oh-la-de-oh.


81. 81
    on August 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
    Stefanie said:

    Fishing, mountains, ocean, porch and comfy chair with umbrella drink


82. 82
    on August 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
    Bodacious Girl said:

    Small farm. Chickens, Ducks, Goats, sweet tomatoes and hot peppers.

    Miss me?


83. 83
    on August 19th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
    josh said:

    Sexy naked Pepawz, as far as the eye can see.


84. 84
    on August 19th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    My dream landscaper would involve world a shirtless Kevin Bacon.


85. 85
    on August 19th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    My dream *landscape* would involve Kevin Bacon and a beach.


86. 86
    on August 19th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Correction: My dream landscaper would involve a shirtless Kevin Bacon.


87. 87
    on August 19th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    The perfect landscape is here, but work precludes enjoying it.


88. 88
    on August 20th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    Red awning house on Craigville Beach. Ocean – front. River – back.


89. 89
    on August 20th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
    Shelley said:

    Ocean, but not warm. A cool mountain breeze. Puget Sound.


90. 90
    on August 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 pm
    val said:

    Avalon. Ocean front, pool in back. 80 degrees year-round


91. 91
    on August 25th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
    Tuli said:

    Muskrat’s comment (#51) made me LAUGH OUT LOUD and long for a silly Chevy Chase/Randy Quaid movie. I love Bossy’s Commenters.


92. 92
    on August 25th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
    km said:

    Newport, RI ocean front, porch, rocking chair, books, wine.Bliss