tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4181242957583266782..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Enjoying the outernetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2115739129765475592012-08-16T00:20:55.853+10:002012-08-16T00:20:55.853+10:00I love the new look of your blog...wonderful heade...I love the new look of your blog...wonderful header pictures. And I love the captions for the pictures. Your grain bread looks so yummy! I need to make some bread for the week...think that I will pull out a grain bread recipe and make some!Peascodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950203914710533372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30504892480760027032012-08-14T10:25:12.509+10:002012-08-14T10:25:12.509+10:00I am glad soon you are returning to your everyday ...I am glad soon you are returning to your everyday life which your blog is mostly about. I am retiring this fall and part of my new routine is to check in with you for tips, ideas and inspiration on living simply and enjoying what we have already. I can't wait to sit with my morning coffee and become a daily "friend". Thanks Rhonda for creating this wonderful place to go to. Nancy at pashugin@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89535752901152791502012-08-14T00:05:33.400+10:002012-08-14T00:05:33.400+10:00Pudding in British territories (or former ones) is...Pudding in British territories (or former ones) is not cake. The creamy concoctions Americans call pudding are called blancmange in England and Australia. Pudding is the British (generic) term for dessert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90620864123645614832012-08-13T20:20:36.050+10:002012-08-13T20:20:36.050+10:00Such a lovely post Rhonda and its so wonderful to ...Such a lovely post Rhonda and its so wonderful to hear how much you love to spend time with your family. Your grandchildren will have so many happy memories of when they visited your house and all the fun they had!! Nothing can replace the love of grandparents :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88205503814152026932012-08-13T20:18:08.411+10:002012-08-13T20:18:08.411+10:00Hello Rhonda,
Do you know, a few years ago while o...Hello Rhonda,<br />Do you know, a few years ago while on holiday we happened to drive through that little spot in Victoria - and lo and behold, that shack was actually there, high voltage powerlines and all!!<br />Yes, 'slow' is oh-so-important. My Dad has been unwell for a few weeks with the genuine flu, and was well enough to visit today. We sat in the sun (we haven't seen that much of it lately here in Tassie!) and enjoyed cups of tea together as the children played around us ... such a beautiful, beautiful day.<br />Take care of yourself ...<br />RebeccaRebecca in Tassienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34920726040728461602012-08-13T19:18:07.881+10:002012-08-13T19:18:07.881+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I've been reading your blog for som...Hi Rhonda,<br />I've been reading your blog for some months now, and really appreciate it. <br />I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your break, but also glad to see you back posting - I was missing my morning 'visit' to your place :)<br />Connectivity is hard to juggle when you work online, and I've found myself spending so much time in other people's lives (online) that I can miss out on time in my own. It's something I am mindful of, and will have to be more so as the kids get older and venture online themselves.<br />I can't wait until I can ditch my watch - I did once, when the kids were babies, and it was a wonderful time (no pun intended!). <br />Have a great week, and thanks for sharing your tips and thoughts,<br />RachaelRachaelhttp://www.balanceandbliss.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19567101276540455512012-08-13T15:49:53.809+10:002012-08-13T15:49:53.809+10:00Good to have you back and I'm very glad you en...Good to have you back and I'm very glad you enjoyed your rest. I love simple things also and look forward to any new challenges that I might face each day.<br />I am having a give away over on my blog if you're interested. Please contact me if you are and are unable to access my blog, as I know you don't want the address posted in your comments.<br />I wish I could attend Pips and Cherries on August 18th. Yet another opportunity to meet you gone begging. Oh well, all good things come to those who wait, so hopefully one day I will get to meet you and Hanno.<br />Till then take care!Andreahttp://www.dandilioncottage68.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35361815636735841712012-08-13T15:19:26.502+10:002012-08-13T15:19:26.502+10:00Really glad to see you back, I have missed all you...Really glad to see you back, I have missed all your wise words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25418971071519406782012-08-13T14:04:12.505+10:002012-08-13T14:04:12.505+10:00So nice to see you back - I was getting worried fo...So nice to see you back - I was getting worried for a while there!! Enjoy the "serenity"!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37963413730538166422012-08-13T10:38:29.021+10:002012-08-13T10:38:29.021+10:00I had never heard of the term, "outernet"...I had never heard of the term, "outernet" before- love it!<br /><br />AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18875908362880917592012-08-13T10:09:31.425+10:002012-08-13T10:09:31.425+10:00Rhonda I am both thrilled and touched you included...Rhonda I am both thrilled and touched you included Tillie and my blog in your post. Our cycling style is very simple- we just get on our bikes and ride (no special gear or clothes etc) and our blog reflects this. It is so nice to be visited by all the lovely people who follow your blog. A very big 'Thank you' from both of us!Dasherhttp://tillieandcoco.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16792389427776255762012-08-13T09:19:35.857+10:002012-08-13T09:19:35.857+10:00Lovely to have you back Rhonda!
I know exactly wha...Lovely to have you back Rhonda!<br />I know exactly what you mean, we all need a re-evaluation from time to time and stepping back in the best way to do that.<br />Thanks for the link up :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3574769194657979572012-08-13T08:30:31.699+10:002012-08-13T08:30:31.699+10:00Welcome back Rhonda,
reading your blog site makes ...Welcome back Rhonda,<br />reading your blog site makes me feel so (homey), l have lost all my family apart from 1 brother, so l am now at the age where l love to appreciate the small and simple things around me, especialy my home life.<br />your wonderful blog site fills in a huge emptiness deep inside me, and l am sure for many othere... you bring a lost world back to life.<br />Thankyou for being your true self, you are a blessing to us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17542415382897153762012-08-13T07:58:09.962+10:002012-08-13T07:58:09.962+10:00What a lovely surprise to find a new blog entry Rh...What a lovely surprise to find a new blog entry Rhonda. I'm glad you are feeling refreshed. We all need time out to regroup every now and then.<br />The blog is looking great.<br />Sarah from JimboombaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73493966028710744582012-08-13T06:46:07.753+10:002012-08-13T06:46:07.753+10:00Thank you for this post, Rhonda - love the word an...Thank you for this post, Rhonda - love the word and concept of "outernet"; I so enjoy reading your blog.Pammienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49033855094163057932012-08-13T06:39:15.488+10:002012-08-13T06:39:15.488+10:00Thank you Rhonda, this is a timely reminder of the...Thank you Rhonda, this is a timely reminder of the 'sneakiness' of technology taking over our valuable time and to reflect upon our valuesjewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572906677263682470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34928165828505384172012-08-13T03:51:18.922+10:002012-08-13T03:51:18.922+10:00Now our daytime temperatures are around 3 - 23C an...Now our daytime temperatures are around 3 - 23C and in summer between 18 - 30C, give or take a few. The humidity makes the biggest difference though. The humidity now is low but<br /> in November it will rise, making us very uncomfortable.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67377274533396623112012-08-13T02:20:30.699+10:002012-08-13T02:20:30.699+10:00Glad you are back Rhonda. I too always look forwar...Glad you are back Rhonda. I too always look forward to your tales.<br />I'm busy each day spending time reading past tales, not just the tales, all the comments as well! I'm going to be at the computer a long, long time!<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Angela South England UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45390532980220844142012-08-12T23:40:59.736+10:002012-08-12T23:40:59.736+10:00Oh Rhonda how true this is computer time steals ti...Oh Rhonda how true this is computer time steals time and family time is the most important thing.<br />You have a wonderful family and it is wonderful that you can spend so much time with them.<br />I am glad you are back and I truly do look forward to seeing and hearing about all those special projects, ordinary life and family. Your photos are peaceful. Thank you. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46215674562582359492012-08-12T23:11:51.298+10:002012-08-12T23:11:51.298+10:00Nice that you had a good break and I think your pl...Nice that you had a good break and I think your plans for the immediate future sound wonderful.<br /><br />Winding down from 'normal' working living is hard but once you get there you get a sense of well being that just cannot be replicated.<br /><br />I love our simple life and I love to read about yours too.<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65757128003961296402012-08-12T22:31:45.723+10:002012-08-12T22:31:45.723+10:00Sounds like a wonderful way to live...enjoy your t...Sounds like a wonderful way to live...enjoy your time with family and especially that steamed pudding...yum, Ive got some marmalade here to use up, I just may make it into one of those this week...<br />SuzanneEnchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15704704082935132912012-08-12T22:25:09.583+10:002012-08-12T22:25:09.583+10:00This post meant so much to me. I still need to wor...This post meant so much to me. I still need to work part time to supplement my income, but my greatest joy is being at home. I went to a meeting yesterday of people 60+ who were planning all sorts of events and outings for us and while I want to participate in some, it all made me very tired. I kept wishing to get back to my peaceful haven at home. Your writing validates my feelings and I appreciate your wisdom ever so much.<br /><br />Thank you!Jingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357961722537445285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3258161230300075872012-08-12T20:04:27.608+10:002012-08-12T20:04:27.608+10:00Quietness, solitude and a slower pace, sounds idea...Quietness, solitude and a slower pace, sounds ideal. I bet you are enjoying the babies. I imagine as a grandparent that you will enjoy every age and stage even more than you did as a parent because you know how quick they grow up. Enjoy Rhonda. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72485346692495834462012-08-12T19:12:27.633+10:002012-08-12T19:12:27.633+10:00Since we both stopped working we often don't k...Since we both stopped working we often don't know what day it is until we make a quick check of the calender so as not to miss health checks etc. It really throws us out if a few days have not been crossed off. You say you are in your winter now, I was wondering how different the temperatures are, day and night, from your summer to winter?Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79536036463902629682012-08-12T18:31:11.263+10:002012-08-12T18:31:11.263+10:00We are so enjoying your 5 minute bread Rhonda, it...We are so enjoying your 5 minute bread Rhonda, it's one of those keepers! I am happy that you had a good break...time for one myself I think.Urban Homestead South Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744814544809179491noreply@blogger.com