tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5784853514365647898..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Back to my 'normal' selfUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4174484823977060962008-11-24T09:15:00.000+10:002008-11-24T09:15:00.000+10:00My condolences to your family. I'm glad that you'r...My condolences to your family. I'm glad that you're feeling like your old self again and your chocolate cake looks scrumptuous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78087129388254097642008-11-24T06:00:00.000+10:002008-11-24T06:00:00.000+10:00Mary, the mittens fit me - medium sized hands. Re...Mary, the mittens fit me - medium sized hands. Reduce by 4 or 8 stitches, depending on how old the children are. The best way to do it is to measure on the child as you go.<BR/><BR/>Rose, thank you so much for those instructions. I will try that.<BR/><BR/>Leanne, you can grow beans a few years in a row in the same soil but they will benefit from being moved around. You shouldn't use tyres in your garden. They contain cadmium and that can leach into the soil. Instead of tyres, make a cage of wire and star pegs and build your layers up in that. Plant the potatoes in the bottom on a layer of compost, cover with soil, compost and straw. When the green tips come through, cover with a combo of compost and straw and keep layering.<BR/><BR/>My sincere thanks to everyone for the warm messages of friendship. And to all of you living with chronic pain and illness, take care, stay warm and know that I am thinking of you.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59123132304122665432008-11-24T05:28:00.000+10:002008-11-24T05:28:00.000+10:00Rhonda, I'm so sorry to read about another loss in...Rhonda, I'm so sorry to read about another loss in your family. <BR/><BR/>But happy to know you are feeling better. It's good to be back to comforting, nurturing, productive routine. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the knitting instructions. It does look pretty simple, even to a beginner like myself.Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30542775789664221222008-11-24T04:07:00.000+10:002008-11-24T04:07:00.000+10:00HiGlad you are feeling better - aches & pains ...Hi<BR/>Glad you are feeling better - aches & pains are annoying!<BR/><BR/>I have a couple of gardening questions & thought you might know the answers.<BR/><BR/>1. Beans on a bean frame - last summer we grew runner beans, winter broad beans. Does the frame (soil) need a rest from beans or can you just keep growing beans in same place year after year. <BR/><BR/>2. Growing potatoes in tires how many layers of tires should you do?<BR/><BR/>Many thanks<BR/><BR/>Love Leanne NZLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932948602651612748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37784169123619322842008-11-23T15:59:00.000+10:002008-11-23T15:59:00.000+10:00I am sorry for your losses; but glad that things a...I am sorry for your losses; but glad that things are getting back to normal. I have not had a lot of loss in my life, but I have had a lot of physical and metaphoric pain; and it is not fun nor easy to live though. I hope life begins to get even better.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969185949876286399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36407191215044397492008-11-23T10:48:00.000+10:002008-11-23T10:48:00.000+10:00Despite all these losses I'm so happy that you are...Despite all these losses I'm so happy that you are back to yourself, Rhonda. <BR/><BR/>My meter readings were not so good as others. During the summer we had cut back 20% by using the clothesline, updating the freezer, and turning off an old refridgerator. Jerry has an ancient hot tub (built in 1970) that is truly at the top of his comfort lists. It's an energy hog, I'm afraid. The colder it gets, the higher our meter of course because the tub is outside. I'm waiting for it to die - arguing with him about it is pointless:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82813216535574255562008-11-22T15:15:00.000+10:002008-11-22T15:15:00.000+10:00Rhonda, I am sorry to hear that Stephen has passed...Rhonda, I am sorry to hear that Stephen has passed away. Expectation of death is no easier than the surprise death, is it? Heavy commiserating sigh.<BR/>That said, I am very glad to know that you are feeling like your old self.<BR/><BR/>There are actually a couple of definitions for double knitting using both one yarn and two. I recently made a baby blanket from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitters Almanac which used double knitting. The result was delightful – a double thickness of the blanket which was mindlessly easy to make!<BR/><BR/>On all rows you K1, then you bring the yarn forward --towards you as if to you were going to purl -- then slip 1. This is not a yarn over the needle, it’s a movement of the yarn from knit position to purl position. <BR/><BR/>This is repeated all along the row and it creates a closed tube giving you the two sides or thicknesses.<BR/><BR/>I know there are other methods too.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86948785744676143132008-11-22T10:04:00.000+10:002008-11-22T10:04:00.000+10:00so wonderful to have you back to full strength and...so wonderful to have you back to full strength and vitality, rhonda! i've certainly missed your daily posts! keep plugging at that book ... takes great discipline to do each day, i'm sure! <BR/><BR/>the treats sound yummy and look great. <BR/><BR/>sorry for your loss.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706071409908084910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53177239232776065212008-11-22T08:54:00.000+10:002008-11-22T08:54:00.000+10:00I sent some folks your way for the knitting lesson...I sent some folks your way for the knitting lesson.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37313688165431580482008-11-22T07:53:00.000+10:002008-11-22T07:53:00.000+10:00Rhonda, I am very glad you are feeling better, but...Rhonda, I am very glad you are feeling better, but so sorry to hear about Stephen's death. My thoughts are with you, and I send you big hugs from Ohio. I hope you continue to feel better as summer is more with you. Our winter in Ohio has started with a bang, huge snowfall, and my arthritis knows it! But we just have to find the good side of being inside more and doing things there.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12078075530645732592008-11-22T07:05:00.000+10:002008-11-22T07:05:00.000+10:00i have been making a version of these gloves for d...i have been making a version of these gloves for days now for my whole family...and i was having trouble with seaming them. so thanks for the help! i think i can get these finished now.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183716038434262407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55070725019772884172008-11-22T06:11:00.000+10:002008-11-22T06:11:00.000+10:00I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. Be Embr...I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. Be Embraced.<BR/>Your mittens are beautiful. The weather hear so seldom gets cool. I just love those though. I think it might be nice to make some light weight just to protect my hands when I work.<BR/>I am so glad you are on the mend from the pain. Today I am in the pain but working/resting through it.<BR/>Oh so glad to hear Hanno is "just fine" I have thought of and prayed for his health. <BR/>Enjoy the day!Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73621365273519932132008-11-21T22:51:00.000+10:002008-11-21T22:51:00.000+10:00So sorry for your loss Rhonda, my condolences to y...So sorry for your loss Rhonda, my condolences to your whole family. At times like these I think we learn to cherish those who remain even more and as we lean on each other for the support, we become even closer as a result.<BR/><BR/>Its good to hear you're back on your feet, literally! I suffer terribly with my knees, and especially so as its getting colder here in the UK. My hips, shoulders and most of my other joints get set off at this time of year. But we just have to get on with it as best we can. Be thankful that you can get better - I'm only 31 and its only going to get worse for me from here on in. I hate to grumble, but just sharing my pain, and its warming to hear your words of support to those of us who suffer in these ways.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, the original pattern came from the Beauty That Moves at the Co-Op, but as Rhonda has added the ribbed element to the original pattern, and has indeed credited the original pattern, all in stocking stitch, in a previous post, I think she's quite entitled to claim this one, as she has adapted it from the original.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, blessings to you all, I hope everybody has a lovely weekend.<BR/><BR/>FiFiFiFihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525757684048252596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6582808867598530092008-11-21T21:13:00.000+10:002008-11-21T21:13:00.000+10:00So glad you are feeling better and back to your o...So glad you are feeling better and back to your old self Rhonda. Chronic pain or discomfort can be very wearing.I think as you get older it takes longer to recover from these little set backs.<BR/>Patricia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85550670490609274812008-11-21T21:07:00.000+10:002008-11-21T21:07:00.000+10:00Truly sorry for your loss and glad to hear you're ...Truly sorry for your loss and glad to hear you're back to your normal self.<BR/>One small point - in an earlier post you referred to the fingerless mittens and had a link to them. It's usual to credit the person's pattern rather than pass it off as your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18701301699818277922008-11-21T14:44:00.000+10:002008-11-21T14:44:00.000+10:00So glad you are feeling better these days! I do k...So glad you are feeling better these days! I do know about chronic pain and it is not fun when it goes on for long periods of time.<BR/><BR/>So sorry to hear about Stephen.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the guide to the mittens. I played around with knitting years ago but never did much with it but I think I will start up again with these cute mittens and hopefully make up a pair or 2 for presents. Would you say the guide was for a medium or large pair of hands? If I were to make these for children would you know how to adjust? (I don't have any in the house to gauge by! )<BR/><BR/>blessings to you<BR/><BR/>maryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32915443764658211322008-11-21T13:57:00.000+10:002008-11-21T13:57:00.000+10:00Dear RhondaYou and your family are in my thoughts ...Dear Rhonda<BR/><BR/>You and your family are in my thoughts - it is hard to lose loved ones, so many hugs to you.<BR/><BR/>It is good to hear you are starting to feel on top of things again! When you are not at your best it is easy to go stir crazy with all the things you WANT to do, but just can't, yet :)<BR/><BR/>I too am interested in the recipe for the Chocolate cake, it would be very popular here I assure you lol.<BR/><BR/>Take care!Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736311664644091120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29276995941010410472008-11-21T11:19:00.000+10:002008-11-21T11:19:00.000+10:00I can hear in your words how much livlier you are ...I can hear in your words how much livlier you are feeling..So glad<BR/>I am sorry for your loss of your cousion. Thinking of you and his family.The Old Dairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806470355969512482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58772200179058102852008-11-21T10:59:00.000+10:002008-11-21T10:59:00.000+10:00Rhonda - You and your family have really had a rou...Rhonda - You and your family have really had a rough time this year. When you look back at those troubling times,it may help to realize how you all came through them and how strong you really are.<BR/>We're all really glad you are feeling better. And it sounds like next time you should make a bigger cake so we all can come over! (Just kidding) <BR/>Thanks for all of your good work, JudieJJudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708730830391571469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50427744393342159762008-11-21T09:54:00.000+10:002008-11-21T09:54:00.000+10:00I am sorry for you and your family's loss. Blessi...I am sorry for you and your family's loss. Blessings to the family. <BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you are back to normal... or rather your normal! lol....<BR/><BR/>Love the mittens. I plan to start them straight away. I have a neck warmer of the same nature, knit in the round. Thank you for the directions to the mittens.<BR/><BR/>cathy cAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58799848555494389692008-11-21T09:40:00.000+10:002008-11-21T09:40:00.000+10:00Dear Rhonda"We never lose the ones we love,for eve...Dear Rhonda<BR/><BR/>"We never lose the ones we love,<BR/>for even though they are gone, within the hearts of those who loved them, their sweet memories linger on."<BR/><BR/>Condolences to you and your family and it is so nice to know you are feeling 100% again.<BR/><BR/>- JoolzJoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11969852681950148242008-11-21T09:15:00.000+10:002008-11-21T09:15:00.000+10:00Hello Jewels dear. Hanno is fine and told me to sa...Hello Jewels dear. Hanno is fine and told me to say hello from him. I'll email you soon to catch up.<BR/><BR/>Rosie, Marilyn, Julie, thanks. Take care, Marilyn. Rosie, the book will be released in the USA first.<BR/><BR/>Aurora, it's not worsted weight yarn. I used 8ply for the red and 5 ply for the lilac, and size 8 needles. Worsted weight is usually 10ply. That's the reason you have to measure the mittens as you go on your own hand. Just knit it to your size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79901041267805266212008-11-21T09:07:00.000+10:002008-11-21T09:07:00.000+10:00I can't wait to try the mittens. Is that regular ...I can't wait to try the mittens. Is that regular worsted weight yarn? What size needles?Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325485019614708842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88249416818227934462008-11-21T08:57:00.000+10:002008-11-21T08:57:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,My condolences on your cousin passing aw...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>My condolences on your cousin passing away, as they previous ladies have mentioned it is going to be a tough Christmas this year for his Dad and sister...<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear you are back to feeling normal again though. I think I've forgotten what "normal" feels like LOL, but I could be so much worse so there's a lot to feel blessed about as your post has reminded me :-)<BR/><BR/>Cheers, JulieMinni Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380570737780717931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2977457187393200322008-11-21T08:56:00.000+10:002008-11-21T08:56:00.000+10:00My heart goes out to you and your family for your ...My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. I hope your uncle has support close by.<BR/><BR/>I am really glad to hear you're feeling much better, though. And I personally was comforted by your thoughts for those of us with chronic illness. With anything that becomes chronic you end up needing to make big adjustments to daily life and develop a new psychological strategy for coping, without becoming a chronic whinger or poisoning your own life with anger or feeling too sorry for yourself. On top of that there are sometimes the odd few people that never understand why you just can't be "normal" and become critical, thinking it's your own fault somehow. It is quite possible to still have an excellent quality of life, once you adjust, but it sure helps when people are understanding, not pitying, but understanding. So, thankyou, and here's to enjoying life!<BR/><BR/>Love your mittens. I'm definitely making some of those.<BR/><BR/>Regards, MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com