tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5659669482201787423..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Peaceful, quiet? Not all the timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1087379555162788072017-01-20T10:54:31.407+10:002017-01-20T10:54:31.407+10:00Rhonda, I cannot begin to tell you how calming I f...Rhonda, I cannot begin to tell you how calming I find your posts....yes, even this one, with power outages and a police drug raid!!! Thankyou!!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423521044382745242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51840519541091447452017-01-18T10:47:31.673+10:002017-01-18T10:47:31.673+10:00Such turmoil around your peaceful home, I'm gl...Such turmoil around your peaceful home, I'm glad you are all safe! Your egg salad looks so delicious, I love a big cup of tea too but mine has a dash of skim milk added. My dishcloth pile needs some new ones as a lot are looking a bit tatty now. <br />Looking forward to your knitting post. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534818029997529671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75885290343818134752017-01-18T00:31:29.846+10:002017-01-18T00:31:29.846+10:00HI Rhonda! It's been awhile since I stopped b...HI Rhonda! It's been awhile since I stopped by but now that I have returned home full-time I am trying to get back to reading blogs and posting to my own more. We had that same experience with Federal Marshals coming in the night to capture a man that had been staying two houses down from us... scarey. It's hard to avoid the violence but I don't invite it in either. We are preparing to sell our house as Scott got a new job in the upstate of South Carolina and have been living in a small cottage owned by Scott's sister this past year. We've learned that living with less is so much easier.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62235746023109476012017-01-17T22:15:30.169+10:002017-01-17T22:15:30.169+10:00Love this post Rhonda. We had the power out for fo...Love this post Rhonda. We had the power out for four DAYs recently (the whole of South Australia was blacked out!). Because of our pantry, our garden, our stockpile and our routines, we survived quite well. We lost the contents of our freezers and some medicines, and we couldn't get cash from the ATM. No telephones, as our batteries ran out and no internet. It makes you realise how much we have become reliant on electricity - but at the same time, how resilient you can be when you have to. Fortunately, the hospital has their own back up generator, but the surgeries, supermarkets etc were all closed. No drug busts though 😻Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771215692369687323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78549055245412122432017-01-17T19:18:59.244+10:002017-01-17T19:18:59.244+10:00Never a dull moment eh? Glad you hyggying safely x...Never a dull moment eh? Glad you hyggying safely xxxSue xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087301722255232731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56093462235288230072017-01-17T14:52:33.997+10:002017-01-17T14:52:33.997+10:00Lovely post Rhonda, it is nice to have that secure...Lovely post Rhonda, it is nice to have that secure place to hide away from the horrors outside in the big nasty world sometimes. I only watch the news 2 times a week but each time I do someone has committed a violent act against someone else, it is really sad to hear. Your salad plate looks yummy, inspiration for another meal. We too had a pole in our yard due to the long distance back from the street to our house, glad we never had a problem with it as they can cost thousands.Pleased to hear you are settling into a routine looking after little Gracie, she looks a real character. best wishes from JudiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66876767109599998122017-01-17T14:18:17.588+10:002017-01-17T14:18:17.588+10:00Our power was out for several hours on friday afte...Our power was out for several hours on friday after a big wind storm. I heard that some people didnt get theirs back for 3 days! My inlaws house also had a power pole come down that no one seems to know why. Looks like the week for bad power. Jacintahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399196817665374933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30599213711510275512017-01-17T13:27:03.772+10:002017-01-17T13:27:03.772+10:00Love your posts, Rhonda!
So lovely, so simple, so ...Love your posts, Rhonda!<br />So lovely, so simple, so peaceful, so wonderfully normal & set apart from the way most of the rest of the world lives.<br />Thanks so much!<br />~SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2265960081845256012017-01-17T12:35:21.593+10:002017-01-17T12:35:21.593+10:00I love reading about your daily life.
In this ca...I love reading about your daily life. <br />In this case - very interesting times over the past week.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81030060954770792042017-01-17T09:26:44.290+10:002017-01-17T09:26:44.290+10:00Hi Sarah, I still have the ones I embroidered, I&#...Hi Sarah, I still have the ones I embroidered, I'll use them on something else at some stage. I'm really pleased the book is working well for you. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14591380854503548122017-01-17T09:25:03.344+10:002017-01-17T09:25:03.344+10:00It is the pole on our property, Shangri La, not th...It is the pole on our property, Shangri La, not the street pole. On these large blocks, the line doesn't run straight to the house. It connects to a pole about half way into the property and then to the house. When the lines came down they must have yanked the line going to our pole and now our pole is standing at an angle.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43135272141015404292017-01-17T08:27:47.964+10:002017-01-17T08:27:47.964+10:00Though not as dramatic as yours, we recently had o...Though not as dramatic as yours, we recently had our normally peaceful haven intruded on by logging on a large tract of land about 1/2 mile away, which went on for several weeks. It seems they're done now, so we're back to our usual peace and quiet. I like your power outage standard :o). Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53735637047013339742017-01-17T08:25:55.112+10:002017-01-17T08:25:55.112+10:00I certainly enjoyed your post, dear Rhonda.. It is...I certainly enjoyed your post, dear Rhonda.. It is nice to live on a quiet street even if your are surprised every now and then.. Love reading your everyday chores and daily living.. Your pics are always wonderful and I wanted to mention how sweet your profile pic is.. Have a great week, my friend.. xoFaye Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292425181042066079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43214407089330350892017-01-17T08:22:11.419+10:002017-01-17T08:22:11.419+10:00I truly look forward to each and every post, Rhond...I truly look forward to each and every post, Rhonda. Always inspired in some way. I have been working through the January chapter in The Simple Home while reading through Down to Earth. My home (and my sanity) is already better for it! Working on my home folder.<br />I always like to peek into your kitchen...Am inspired by the pics today. I noticed the change of curtains from the embroidered ones. I'm also working on knitting new dishcloths - the weave one in your book, as I found I liked the feel of it better than others I tried. <br />So often wish we could sit and visit... You have meant so much to me and the betterment of my home and life. <br />Hugs from Sarah in New Mexico, USASarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558882718576845511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29557315631653699862017-01-17T05:59:54.699+10:002017-01-17T05:59:54.699+10:00Only the other day I was listening to reports of h...Only the other day I was listening to reports of how long it took to have power restored in South Australia after a storm. I think we are really lucky with Energex as they seem to get straight out there and I guess they are well prepared since we do get massive storms. The drug raid is a hit scary but at least those neighbours will be gone if the swat team were there - well I hope so!! Interesting that you have to make an insurance claim on a power pole - is it not the property of Energex? Just as an aside I have a friend who is an accountant and she said she is shocked by how many people don't have house/ contents insurance. You hope you never need it but I'd hate to be without. Glad everyone was safe and I love your backyard.Power and the Passionfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00354580606274549933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59062953707020055132017-01-17T05:25:51.692+10:002017-01-17T05:25:51.692+10:00What a fabulous post. It really does show the bea...What a fabulous post. It really does show the beauty and simplicity in the mundane and 'normal' side of life<br />Thankyou.<br />Cassandra xxCassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699551609267271644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15461011992700376322017-01-17T05:19:20.068+10:002017-01-17T05:19:20.068+10:00That is a lot of action for a usually very quiet s...That is a lot of action for a usually very quiet street. I'm glad you felt so safe and comfortable in your home. Home is our haven, our safe place and exactly where I want to be too. <br /><br />Also love the look of your poached eggs. I've tried every method and now use the silicone cups. Your pudding also reminds me of Mum's bread and butter puddings. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221388385198812690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33145215173794916362017-01-17T04:37:00.737+10:002017-01-17T04:37:00.737+10:00luv it - The melting of the ice cream is definitel...luv it - The melting of the ice cream is definitely the international standard for measuring the severity of a prolonged power outage!<br /><br />It must be something about quiet one lane streets. We had the same experience a few years ago. Our street was filled with RCMP cars and armed police (they are always armed but this was the swat team) and they were raiding the house 5 lots down from us. It was a huge grow op. The house was filled with plants. The funniest thing was that the neighbours on both sides of this house were RCMP officers and they never noticed a thing. And considering that the grow op had wired themselves into the meter of one neighbour it should have been obvious. I commented nearly every time we drove by that the people who lived in that house must be Vampires as they always had all the windows curtained and even covered with paper. <br /><br />How do you get your eggs to come out looking so perfect? Mine are always a mess.<br /><br />Sunnymidnight Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59091789763094643192017-01-17T03:35:13.875+10:002017-01-17T03:35:13.875+10:00That is a lot of excitement close to one's hom...That is a lot of excitement close to one's home! Glad you were shielded from whatever craziness was going on down your road. Your meal looks amazing. Fresh bread, some meat, delicious veggies....what a feast. You inspire me to do more with simple ingredients. HotFlashHomesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894953352910455222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45573984244078173012017-01-16T21:45:03.771+10:002017-01-16T21:45:03.771+10:00:- ):- )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73535408546404271522017-01-16T21:43:44.173+10:002017-01-16T21:43:44.173+10:00You work for the government, Phil. Get them to add...You work for the government, Phil. Get them to add that to the list will you?rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44975127477121074702017-01-16T21:26:00.519+10:002017-01-16T21:26:00.519+10:00Wow you had a lot of action happening that week in...Wow you had a lot of action happening that week in your usually quiet little street. We also had power outage too due to rain but no drug raids! Zenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373747863822737468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76325052744948566372017-01-16T21:23:39.148+10:002017-01-16T21:23:39.148+10:00Glad the outside world did not encroach too much i...Glad the outside world did not encroach too much into your haven, except for loss of power for awhile.<br /><br />You continue to inspire me dear Rhonda and I thank you for that.<br /><br />Happy January ~ FlowerLady FlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40986973666570826892017-01-16T20:43:42.034+10:002017-01-16T20:43:42.034+10:00Lovely post, Rhonda. As the world around us become...Lovely post, Rhonda. As the world around us becomes more volatile, I find myself retreating further to the comforts of home. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36323681108250261932017-01-16T19:30:45.421+10:002017-01-16T19:30:45.421+10:00RIIVS: Rhonda's International Ice-cream Visco...RIIVS: Rhonda's International Ice-cream Viscosity Standard.....yep, I think that will catch on. :-)Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.com