tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post133024632569125769..comments2024-03-29T16:34:01.380+10:00Comments on down to earth: Chickens and an afternoon at the moviesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47875685838827977532010-02-24T21:09:29.099+10:002010-02-24T21:09:29.099+10:00Thanks for the nod Rhonda Juea...I am hesitant to ...Thanks for the nod Rhonda Juea...I am hesitant to take credit for this though, because I'm not sure you saw this particular book with me? I have many of these books with tips and advice and secrets form french mothers and grandmothers, all written and titled in french, so it could be that I don't know the translation? But in the end, it doesn't matter, what is important, is that our grandmothers knew about living..in touh with reality, the real world...using the resources the earth offered them. ao many of my beliefs and littel traditions and way of living had changed over the years exactly because of these books filled with gems of advice for everyday living! <br />At the same time, I wish your friend all my best with her chemotherapy. I wnet through the same with my best friend about 3 years ago. It is definitely a testing time (for her and those that love her) but there is always a sparkle of hope, because my friend had a clean report a few months ago...! So...all my best!<br />And lastly to you...thanks for an honest and inspiring blog!<br />RonelleAfricantapestry and Myfrenchkitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721198951463440836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53389733124498501082010-02-24T08:30:18.730+10:002010-02-24T08:30:18.730+10:00Rhonda, For a long time, I felt like something in ...Rhonda, For a long time, I felt like something in my life was amiss. As I started reading your blog, I realized what I am looking for is how to live a more simple life. More than permission to do so, I need directions how to. Reading about your day, reminds me of going through the day with my Grandma when I was a little girl. I miss her so! Many times I find myself wishing I could call her to ask a question. I find the answers and the encouragement here, on your blog. The experiences you share from what you have learned from your mother what you have learned in your reading have given me the freedom to try. My sons enjoy helping make laundry soap and cook from scratch. I am venturing into sewing and gardening and budgeting. I want to encourage you on your book. I thought about you when I saw the Julie and Julia movie and wondered how your book was coming. It would be one that I would like to have plus one I would like to pass on to my future duaghters-in-law and my granddaughters. I will add here you still have time, my sons are 13 and 12. I pray you and Hanno are getting the rest you need and Bernadette continues to have pain free days. You are such an inspiration to so many and a blessing too. Quinqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745962813094573876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71734293263455132402010-02-23T23:25:54.753+10:002010-02-23T23:25:54.753+10:00Thanks for your reply Rhonda. We live in the Blue ...Thanks for your reply Rhonda. We live in the Blue Mountains with absolutely vast areas of untouched bushland,so habitat is not a problem for our cockies. <br /><br />If they just ate some of our crop & left us a bit for us, it would be OK. But they decimate everything. We've tried netting but those clever, crafty cockies get around that LOL <br /><br />If I had the money I would cage a section of the yard, but that isn't an option for us.<br /><br />X LoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78294294054950989062010-02-23T19:09:56.388+10:002010-02-23T19:09:56.388+10:00Looking forward to hearing about your planting sch...Looking forward to hearing about your planting schedule in the subtropics of Australia because the area I have just moved to should have a similar planting pattern - I need to learn tons from you - the rest of our country plant mainly in summer except for our small region and not many folk can give adviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39223998517313860762010-02-23T13:01:48.911+10:002010-02-23T13:01:48.911+10:00Many thanks Rhonda :)Many thanks Rhonda :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841671676949163570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31920093466359520002010-02-23T08:10:13.702+10:002010-02-23T08:10:13.702+10:00Cait, welcome! It's fine to link to any of my...Cait, welcome! It's fine to link to any of my posts.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14304212383497759132010-02-23T08:08:59.122+10:002010-02-23T08:08:59.122+10:00Lois, cockatoos don't visit us much. We have o...Lois, cockatoos don't visit us much. We have other parrots - kings, rainbow lorakeets and blue rosellas. We always have extra so I don't mind them eating here. I feel sad that their habitat is disappearing.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1358505720215252302010-02-23T07:38:16.498+10:002010-02-23T07:38:16.498+10:00I'm so excited to find out that you are writin...I'm so excited to find out that you are writing a book! I learn so much from you on this blog. I refer to you all the time when telling my husband about all the things I am learning. I loved the movie Julie and Julia, too. I also appreciate you sharing books that are helpful. I have a journal that I write all the book recommendations in so I won't forget. Then I just check them off as I check them out. :0) Thank you for such wonderful content that you continually bring us.<br /><br />XO,<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659490868053210396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73721350375051390182010-02-23T05:08:33.220+10:002010-02-23T05:08:33.220+10:00blog is a place where people discuss about differe...blog is a place where people discuss about different topics and share there views. I am also a part of this and I found your blog pretty useful keep update your blog..T20 Crickethttp://t20-james.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91715691746080627552010-02-23T04:59:41.466+10:002010-02-23T04:59:41.466+10:00Rhonda how do you keep the cockatoos off your pass...Rhonda how do you keep the cockatoos off your passionfruit & other fruit trees. I've had to give up on mine as the cockys have a field day eating my almost ripe fruit till it's all gone, with nothing left for us :(<br /><br />I hope Bernadette's treatment goes well!!<br /><br />Best wishes<br />LoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76929663149405310992010-02-23T03:20:18.443+10:002010-02-23T03:20:18.443+10:00I have to say, I am a bit jealous of your long gro...I have to say, I am a bit jealous of your long growing season. We are lucky if we have June to September. But I am determined to make the most of it this year.<br /><br />Hope things settle down for you soon, and good luck on the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68018057940286737172010-02-22T22:49:02.375+10:002010-02-22T22:49:02.375+10:00Your yard looks so lovely-I am waiting for the nex...Your yard looks so lovely-I am waiting for the next snowstorm to hit our area starting tomorrow. However, the birds are starting to come back, the ground is starting to soften around the edges and it smells faintly of dirt in the air. Spring is around the corner! I was happy to hear you are still working on your book, looking forward to it as I know many others are! Have a great week.<br />Karen from CTThiftedBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783570455281374166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84783844871094349702010-02-22T20:00:53.175+10:002010-02-22T20:00:53.175+10:00Hi Rhonda, I found you and your blog a few weeks a...Hi Rhonda, I found you and your blog a few weeks ago HOW I existed without you I'll never know!! I'm a writer, a stay at home mum with two kids both just started school, I blog, I grow vegies, I bake bread and make soap - but somehow it wasn't all coming together, until I came across your blog.<br /><br />Your post where you talked about drawing a line in the sand and giving up your beloved magazine subscription really resonated with me. I think I needed something like that too, to say This is where it all starts, this is how I want to live.<br /><br />So I've given up take-away food. Much beloved by me and hubby and an unjustifiable waste of money. <br /><br />I have a question: I want to put a post on my blog about my take-away 'line in the sand' and would naturally give your blog full credit for giving me this idea and inspiring me so much - is that okay with you?? I would be mortified if it was seen as plagiarising your awesome blog or stealing your ideas.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again for your great blog. You've made a big difference to this little family :)<br /><br />Best wishes <br />CaitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841671676949163570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61863141039973105572010-02-22T19:29:23.134+10:002010-02-22T19:29:23.134+10:00We'll all still be here, book or not.
I once ...We'll all still be here, book or not.<br /><br />I once read that book writing has to be hard. It's a process of giving birth to something that will live for eternity.<br /><br />You'll get there, bit by bit.steelkittenhttp://steelkitten.typepad.com/steel_kitten/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43428132592996205842010-02-22T18:59:25.723+10:002010-02-22T18:59:25.723+10:00hi rhonda, love your chooks! I also keep a few ch...hi rhonda, love your chooks! I also keep a few chooks too.(only 14) and 1 rescued rooster. I have 1 chicken. My chooks do that silly thing of sitting all in the same nest box too! I had 4 big fat black orpingtons all pilled in on top each other for weeks !! so stubbon aren't they, i love watching them. love your blog too! I have tried the ginger beer , very nice, must do some more soon. We are very green and lush where i am. (nz)in the waitakeres, auckland. i have a blog, http://susan-sweethomeanawhata.blogspot.com/ if you want a peek. sue-girl from the bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694078926048982759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50928384978125443812010-02-22T13:02:13.282+10:002010-02-22T13:02:13.282+10:00dear rhonda, you are the only person i know with c...dear rhonda, you are the only person i know with chooks that are totally demented!! the garden is so green, unlike when i was there in January. (Thanks for making me a really delicious fruit cake for my birthday - is there anymore ironing? This comment is really to encourage you to take time out for yourself and write more on your book. it will be good - there is no doubt about that and lots and lots of people are waiting for it and will benefit from your work---plus remember sweden. much love patricia margaret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36633091534110759622010-02-22T12:45:14.827+10:002010-02-22T12:45:14.827+10:00how funny you mention that movie becuz i just saw ...how funny you mention that movie becuz i just saw it today too! i loved it!!!<br />you have a beautiful yard!! and i'm so jealous of your chickens!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23961149746991260242010-02-22T12:23:35.637+10:002010-02-22T12:23:35.637+10:00@ Rachel L:
Thanks for the book recommendation - ...@ Rachel L:<br /><br />Thanks for the book recommendation - I'm ordering it off Amazon!!Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91566701459840339282010-02-22T12:22:32.837+10:002010-02-22T12:22:32.837+10:00I hope your friend feels better, and my thoughts a...I hope your friend feels better, and my thoughts are with her. <br /><br />I am living vicariously through all your gardening. Thank you for sharing! I can't wait for spring to arrive here (Virginia, USA)!!<br /><br />I started reading Julia Child's book "A Life in France" after watching "Julie and Julia". It's a wonderful peek not only at Julia's culinary beginnings, but also at life in post-WWII France. I highly recommend it!<br /><br />Also - LOVE the photo of Germaine sitting on Heather's head. It's always so amusing how animals have no sense of personal space.Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19942549060595792682010-02-22T12:11:17.356+10:002010-02-22T12:11:17.356+10:00Hi Rhonda, great movie isn't it? I went with m...Hi Rhonda, great movie isn't it? I went with my friend Naomi to see it, something we rarely do. I actually used to read Julie's blog and it is still available oline.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59863934213663420242010-02-22T09:51:33.694+10:002010-02-22T09:51:33.694+10:00Your yard and garden are so lovely and green!!! I...Your yard and garden are so lovely and green!!! I don't think spring will ever come to Nebraska! I, too, loved Julie and Julia and I have a copy of A Well Kept Home. Love it! Take care of yourself and I do hope your friend is feeling better. <br /><br />KristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81964956313778366102010-02-22T08:50:04.125+10:002010-02-22T08:50:04.125+10:00That's very sad to hear about Bernadette, Rhon...That's very sad to hear about Bernadette, Rhonda.<br /><br />I do hope she has a better week and that you get some rest too.<br /><br />Our grass is soo crunchy that I can't walk barefoot on it!<br /><br />xxx<br />coffeeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63999466899783922382010-02-22T08:34:45.681+10:002010-02-22T08:34:45.681+10:00I wish your friend all of the best in her treatmen...I wish your friend all of the best in her treatments. It is wonderful that she has a friend like you to lean on. <br /><br />I want to see that movie as well. I have heard nothing but good things about it. And being a Julia Childs fan, I MUST see it! <br /><br />Good luck with the continued writing and inspiration for your book!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655176843715336111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76526075701304676302010-02-22T08:27:44.335+10:002010-02-22T08:27:44.335+10:00I have been thinking about your book and wondering...I have been thinking about your book and wondering how you were getting along with it.<br />Thanks for the movie review. I will try and get to see it - it sounds good!<br />I came across an old audio book at the library recently, and have so enjoyed it and thought about you while I was listening to it. It's called, The Diary of a Farmer's Wife 1768-69, by Anne Hughes. It's such a very enjoyable booki about life at that time in an English village, their simple ways, their style of cooking, the duties of being a farmer's wife, and all the mending and keeping of 'plate and silver'. I loved hearing about how they gave wedding presents from their own store of household articles and made over good linen for the bride etc, etc. If you can find a copy of it (it's hard to find now), I'm sure you would enjoy it!<br />Thinking of you and your friend tomorrow. I have a young friend in her 20's and my husband's cousin going through chemo at the moment too.<br />Enjoy your day.<br />Love RachelRachel Lhttp://www.homesteadblogger.com/littlebournefarmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73719040380220877082010-02-22T08:09:01.156+10:002010-02-22T08:09:01.156+10:00Rhonda I have that book, it's lovely isn't...Rhonda I have that book, it's lovely isn't it.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659929017085133209noreply@blogger.com