tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post1506199791349311246..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Goings on at Hetzel HouseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60605904807760471892013-10-17T03:23:21.065+10:002013-10-17T03:23:21.065+10:00LOL Actually Joy, we were showing some visitors ar...LOL Actually Joy, we were showing some visitors around yesterday and I noticed the grass is going brown again. We've let our garden go for the year because we haven't had enough rain. I hope we both get some soon.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84295155904250529102013-10-16T22:49:48.805+10:002013-10-16T22:49:48.805+10:00Hi Rhonda
Last January you commented on how dry yo...Hi Rhonda<br />Last January you commented on how dry your garden was and lo and behold we had lovely rain soon after. Just wondering if you would make a similar comment and perhaps we might get some rain again - it is so very dry down here in N.NSW. Joy :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964247985138171363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50181170960410186722013-10-12T08:04:56.456+10:002013-10-12T08:04:56.456+10:00Hi Rhonda
Love your blog and have been reading it ...Hi Rhonda<br />Love your blog and have been reading it for months and have just never commented. I love frugal living (we just went on a world trip before we officially retire all due to saving and living simply finally in our sixties. I wish I could have back all the wasted money, but better late than never) I know you are a blessing to so many people, so thank you once again for sharing your life with us. It is inspiring all of us that like you want to enjoy a simpler way of life. All the best Yvette Summers (Western Australia) Evie down underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573584812781108740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11956843526404716972013-10-12T04:45:47.537+10:002013-10-12T04:45:47.537+10:00Sorry Rhonda that you've had unpleasant commen...Sorry Rhonda that you've had unpleasant comments. Ignore! I have now opened a google account - I'm pretty hopeless at internet stuff but it was OK, I managed! :) I always like to hear your news and about life 'Down Under. Anne Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836785715309912759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46066257559918893572013-10-11T09:10:31.808+10:002013-10-11T09:10:31.808+10:00Let me just add my (apologetically late) voice to ...Let me just add my (apologetically late) voice to the crowd to remind you that you INSPIRE me in such good and important ways! I am taking baby steps toward the kind of life I most want, and just reading this blog is one of the ways that I feel support w/o pressure to go beyond what I can manage right now. Thanks!eeochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779964240236804405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28036866042264139472013-10-10T22:02:07.240+10:002013-10-10T22:02:07.240+10:00You keep doing what you do and ignore the fools ou...You keep doing what you do and ignore the fools out there. <br />I have never understood the need for people to be nasty. If you do not like what you are reading, leave. If you do not like someone's opinion, there is a proper way to engage in discussion. As for a stylist, women can be the cruelest of all and for some reason, society feeds into the pitting of us against one another. No one wants to live in a bubble of happiness, but I do not come here to read you getting slagged off and I cannot believe someone did such a thing. You have offered so much to so many. <br />No wonder that even design and news sites are starting to disable comments. The petty inciting is ridiculous.<br />I tried growing garlic and I got nothing which was so disappointing. Must try again in the future. :)MissFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09948141818594611257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58981286286397145822013-10-10T14:11:00.391+10:002013-10-10T14:11:00.391+10:00Hello Rhonda and Hanno, its raining here in sth au...Hello Rhonda and Hanno, its raining here in sth aussie so ive decided to leave weeding and catch up on my reading ... :) I love your cane lounge and the possie it is in ...Barry & I favourite position is out the back under our small verandah drinking tea and usually eating something :D enjoy your day. x Julie26weedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04221281990293912525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6268135496911502392013-10-10T09:51:15.560+10:002013-10-10T09:51:15.560+10:00Oh Rhonda and Hanno, so sad to hear about ugly com...Oh Rhonda and Hanno, so sad to hear about ugly comments on your blog. You two have thousands of "friends" all over the world and we all love ya'll dearly! Blessings, Carolyn in FloridaCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162705890041183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35918125062506469462013-10-10T05:06:22.643+10:002013-10-10T05:06:22.643+10:00Just wanted to drop in to say hello and that I am ...Just wanted to drop in to say hello and that I am so enjoying your blog. You've inspired me to try some new things, and to revisit some not so new things, and I'm having fun!<br /><br />Keep posting, just as you are, and if there are people out there who don't like something, they don't have to read anymore, and they also don't need to spread their meaness.<br /><br />cmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535222311594759462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33506529001066647102013-10-10T02:35:32.039+10:002013-10-10T02:35:32.039+10:00Hi Rhonda; I went on a news fast AGAIN this mornin...Hi Rhonda; I went on a news fast AGAIN this morning. Just the network news in the US is so mean spirited; almost hateful and lacking any civility. So interesting how people treat others. Since you remind me of my beloved aunt Lana; I better not read any of that vitriol on this lovely blog. lol Blessings to you and your lovely family, Sandie PoeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666990850138292122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79975775588636725512013-10-10T00:50:16.321+10:002013-10-10T00:50:16.321+10:00Well Rhonda, I am a fan of you as per usual. Anyon...Well Rhonda, I am a fan of you as per usual. Anyone who writes silly and nasty comments has nothing better to do and should really look into a hobby or to getting a job..They need to get a life; so remember most of us really enjoy you and value the things you have to say here. I have forwarded your url to many friends who may or may not post; but they all enjoy you and are glad they found your blog.hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14808010877609649152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82539951274384946322013-10-09T23:55:25.831+10:002013-10-09T23:55:25.831+10:00Our garlic is the same way - expensive or from Chi...Our garlic is the same way - expensive or from China! I must get organized like you and plant my own.<br /><br />I love how your husband works next to you. That is a gift. My husband and I are not a great team, it's true. We do talk about this and work at it, but it seems that is not our natural work style. Maybe when we have been married as long as you :)Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65032277436714577612013-10-09T23:31:12.705+10:002013-10-09T23:31:12.705+10:00Hello Rhonda!
I enjoy hearing about life in you...Hello Rhonda!<br /> I enjoy hearing about life in your corner of the world! Glad you blocked those negative commenters,they need to get a life! Life is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated...not trashed! DarleneDarla Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586908593785930696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73140425480024866042013-10-09T23:10:38.293+10:002013-10-09T23:10:38.293+10:00Sometimes the delete key comes in handy; nasty mes...Sometimes the delete key comes in handy; nasty messages wiped in a second. You're quite right Rhonda; anyone with a link generally wouldn't have the guts to be identified. Just a shame it tarnishes the anons that are genuine. <br /><br />I love the pillows on your verandah sofa; they're a great mix 'n match with the red. Don't soft furnishings add that homely touch. <br /><br />Life at Down To Earth appears pretty busy. Sounds like you're making good progress in reasonable time which for me is always challenging. I can sit for a few days, tapping away at keys; but then jump up like a loony and race to get outstanding jobs done. I really need to find a more balanced approach at doing tasks. <br /><br />Ooh look at those lovely cucs hanging on the trellis. Reminds me years ago when we pickled them for the first time and everything was wonderful except for the tin lids which turned rusty and spoiled the product. All that effort wasted - painful. <br /><br /> <br />Through My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60963152939782571842013-10-09T21:33:29.253+10:002013-10-09T21:33:29.253+10:00Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear you had some bad comments...Hi Rhonda, sorry to hear you had some bad comments. People can be cruel. I eagerly await your post on growing garlic. I have never grown it before and would love to.<br />Cheers<br />TanyaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839024984118135715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6219503276929240502013-10-09T16:49:02.283+10:002013-10-09T16:49:02.283+10:00Hi Rhonda I left a message at ivy nest too those n...Hi Rhonda I left a message at ivy nest too those not so nice people out there indeed to remember everyone of us are human we all have hearts and feelings and negative comments only hurt there soul, also it dose not cost you anything to be kind so happy thoughts to everyone out there and smile <br /><br />Linda xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931235654004137738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76019014932776369622013-10-09T14:32:16.660+10:002013-10-09T14:32:16.660+10:00Hi Rhonda. I don't comment often either but I ...Hi Rhonda. I don't comment often either but I read you every day. I see a lot of the comments you are talking about. They seem to be everywhere now. Sorry you got some of them. It is unkind and really sort of pathetic. We, your fans, are here for you. :-)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394245146898073227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78244290292049438462013-10-09T13:33:12.658+10:002013-10-09T13:33:12.658+10:00I love reading about what others get up to around ...I love reading about what others get up to around the house, it always inspires me to get on and do things! My pantry needs a good sort - it's not very big and gets in a jumble really fast, especially now my teenage daughter is starting to cook more, not that I'm complaining ;) People are so silly leaving negative comments about something so trivial as hair and glasses, honestly there are bigger issues in the world and I think you look perfectly lovely! I loved the picture of you in your kitchen in Slow Magazine too. Saskiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166944039507301057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14047144145827371032013-10-09T13:32:26.363+10:002013-10-09T13:32:26.363+10:00I cant believe someone would go to the effort to m...I cant believe someone would go to the effort to make nasty comments about someone's appearance on that person's blog. How simple minded. <br />The new fence looks great!MrsMultiTaskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467633221735612488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58909146498239682322013-10-09T12:37:00.630+10:002013-10-09T12:37:00.630+10:00Hi Rhonda
I love the Miss Marple Scarf pattern, I&...Hi Rhonda<br />I love the Miss Marple Scarf pattern, I'd really like to make one for myself. Thank you for the Link. With Christmas approaching I had been giving some thought about Christmas Trees; for the past few years I have purchased a real tree however this is at cost of $40 to $50 AUD per year. I thought what if I grow my own tree in a pot, however I'm concerned about the weight of trying to move the pot inside for the festive season. Another option and cheaper is to buy an artificial tree, this is not really inline with the sustainable values I'm trying to keep. I wondered about recycled plastic trees or what other people have decided to do. Miirihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401026593814444316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80102608462867416482013-10-09T12:18:30.884+10:002013-10-09T12:18:30.884+10:00Rhonda, years ago - my Mother started losing her h...Rhonda, years ago - my Mother started losing her hair in her early thirties. She finally bought a human hair wig - and when people made comments about it (it was rather like a wild bush) she would say " would you like to see me without it?" They didn't!-D <br />Personally - I love your veranda - we haven't even a porch - and your 'new' furniture is lovely!<br />Can't wait to hear about garlic - I raised it several times and always failed!?!Patty@inStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008067462064666901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54586246098056029742013-10-09T11:59:42.021+10:002013-10-09T11:59:42.021+10:00Hi Rhonda
just a question do you grow your own pot...Hi Rhonda<br />just a question do you grow your own potatoes and if so do you get many and what potato do you grow and do you get a good yield for each crop. Was just wondering because I never get a good crop and maybe I'm doing something wrong.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753169188189948650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17387771672883145412013-10-09T11:50:10.708+10:002013-10-09T11:50:10.708+10:00Thanks for another inspiring post Rhonda. I'm...Thanks for another inspiring post Rhonda. I'm from Victoria and I'm fascinated to see your growing season is so different from ours. We love our homegrown garlic and for us the rule is to plant just before the shortest day in June and harvest just before the longest day in December. It beats any garlic you can buy and stores for ages.Debsquirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576544555316347476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87720334832250852212013-10-09T11:01:05.407+10:002013-10-09T11:01:05.407+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Thanks for sharing your part of the wo...Hi Rhonda, <br />Thanks for sharing your part of the world with us. I had a chuckle at the pesky chickens, for us its our 7 month old labrador 'Magic' who gets himself in a world of strife with my hubby the gardener.<br /><br />I find it amazing that people would leave such comments. You are handling it with grace as always, you are an inspiration to many, don't let the negativity of small minded people dampen your worth.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />Jan<br /><br />www.agluttonouswife.blogspot.comJan (a gluttonous wife)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04980538485559579650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38273688275688073462013-10-09T10:23:39.180+10:002013-10-09T10:23:39.180+10:00Really? All someone can say is about your hair and...Really? All someone can say is about your hair and glasses? Unbelievable! On one of the blogs that I read there was a typo in the title and someone commented on that, and that alone!! Ridiculous!<br /><br />Having said that, I do love your new seating area, how beautiful that looks!<br /><br />xxJudy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143303275859311603noreply@blogger.com