tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7044306982930340950..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Greg and Soph's journeyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78083281580783476962012-10-17T07:25:49.926+10:002012-10-17T07:25:49.926+10:00Glad you had such an enriching time together. It ...Glad you had such an enriching time together. It reminds me a little of the episode of The Good Life where the young couple comes to stay with Tom and Barbara But with a much better ending ;-)Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82568963657511970242012-10-10T09:08:47.740+10:002012-10-10T09:08:47.740+10:00Hello Anne, it's good to "meet" you....Hello Anne, it's good to "meet" you. Yes, they told me how much they enjoyed your group. Keep up the good work and say hello to Sonya for me. :- )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32038345750932145822012-10-10T08:55:55.193+10:002012-10-10T08:55:55.193+10:00their blog is http://simplelives.com.autheir blog is http://simplelives.com.aurhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82288852241814510792012-10-10T08:34:38.471+10:002012-10-10T08:34:38.471+10:00I had the pleasure of meeting Greg and Sophie on S...I had the pleasure of meeting Greg and Sophie on Sunday before they made their way to your place when they rode into our Eudlo Transition Town Seed Savers meeting as a planned stop. They were really interested in the concept of transition and we had a group of nearly 40 people as I was doing a Seedy Sunday Workshop on saving local seeds. Everyone introduced themselves briefly including where they were from, why they were there and how they got there. Greg and Sophie really enjoyed hearing this as it was so interesting to see two groups of people had carpooled up from Brisbane, one lady had walked 20kms from home, others had driven and many had ridden their bikes. We were all there to share knowledge, learn new skills, swap seeds/plants, hear their story and enjoy local food. They were charming and engaging, and prepared to roll their sleeves up and process seeds like everyone else. They were a reminder we are all on a journey - some at the beginning - and some with a long way to go - towards a simple life. The point is, we've begun.Anne, The Micro Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254551269858854321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19644781248443588982012-10-10T03:01:11.688+10:002012-10-10T03:01:11.688+10:00Do THEY have a blog? Would be interesting to follo...Do THEY have a blog? Would be interesting to follow their story.Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29506960427059181102012-10-09T19:21:23.073+10:002012-10-09T19:21:23.073+10:00It sounds like an incredible experience, biking ac...It sounds like an incredible experience, biking across a continent and meeting people living the simple life. I wonder what their own next steps will be after writing the book...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861108457109878599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27974467082383796762012-10-09T18:37:29.998+10:002012-10-09T18:37:29.998+10:00Hi Rhonda. I met Greg and Sophie back in March an...Hi Rhonda. I met <a href="http://www.greeningofgavin.com/2012/03/simple-lives.html" rel="nofollow">Greg and Sophie</a> back in March and their visit was refreshing and enjoyable. They were easy to get to know and by the end of their visit, it was sad to see them go. It was great to see young people concerned about the same things that Kim and I are was inspiring. <br /><br />I hope to meet up with them again once their journey is complete.<br /><br />Gav xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995214671079288985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53511231209457254722012-10-09T18:24:48.145+10:002012-10-09T18:24:48.145+10:00Thank you for your generosity Serena but I don'...Thank you for your generosity Serena but I don't accept awards. I am sure there are many blogs worthy of your award.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22027158425915106312012-10-09T18:23:42.416+10:002012-10-09T18:23:42.416+10:00notjustgreen, their blog is simplelives.com.au it ...notjustgreen, their blog is simplelives.com.au it shows the mapped route of their trip.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67202530356762259972012-10-09T15:35:48.305+10:002012-10-09T15:35:48.305+10:00I would love to read their blog....could I ask wha...I would love to read their blog....could I ask what the blog name is? (hope this is ok to ask Rhonda)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58605925560952284002012-10-09T14:50:07.043+10:002012-10-09T14:50:07.043+10:00Mmm heading up my way - I will have to send them a...Mmm heading up my way - I will have to send them an invite to stop in. africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71931848459828816162012-10-09T14:16:12.399+10:002012-10-09T14:16:12.399+10:00Hi Rhonda I would love to nominate your blog for t...Hi Rhonda I would love to nominate your blog for the one lovely blog award I hope you are able to accept.<br />http://serenassecretgardens.blogspot.com.au/ Serena Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633337796795609011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36217703373428757902012-10-09T12:22:31.432+10:002012-10-09T12:22:31.432+10:00good for them & for your sharing!!good for them & for your sharing!!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83699332964382970352012-10-09T10:53:35.533+10:002012-10-09T10:53:35.533+10:00I love this community I have stumbled upon. I disc...I love this community I have stumbled upon. I discovered Greg and Soph's blog a few months ago. I think I discovered Down to Earth a short while beforehand. Now to hear that they met with you, Rhonda, makes the community seem very real and tangible. Paul - The Kind Little Bloggerhttp://www.thekindcleaner.com.au/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34910120985993045152012-10-09T10:39:42.338+10:002012-10-09T10:39:42.338+10:00very interesting,i wish them well.xxvery interesting,i wish them well.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22554279049142219192012-10-09T09:50:06.994+10:002012-10-09T09:50:06.994+10:00Oh I admire their adventurous spirit, I am in Cana...Oh I admire their adventurous spirit, I am in Canada so I am sure they will not be peddling here but I am sure they will meet lots of like minded truly good people on their quest. It is so nice to see the young people in this world making it a better place for us all later in our lives. I wish them the best of luck. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25232838222349675892012-10-09T09:15:54.323+10:002012-10-09T09:15:54.323+10:00I wish them a good trip and hope they find what th...I wish them a good trip and hope they find what they are looking for.<br />Merle...Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62862723090544576952012-10-09T08:58:21.085+10:002012-10-09T08:58:21.085+10:00What a shame we didn't know they were heading ...What a shame we didn't know they were heading up this way in advance as they could have stayed with us had they wanted to...... they're probably well past Gympie on their way north, by now. Calico Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50031812376189745452012-10-09T07:40:12.040+10:002012-10-09T07:40:12.040+10:00They stayed at little black cow! That's wonder...They stayed at little black cow! That's wonderful, Kim. They told us they'd met some incredible people but few names. I think the book will be an interesting one.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21665852844132569492012-10-09T07:23:28.323+10:002012-10-09T07:23:28.323+10:00I think these young guys are inspirational, i wish...I think these young guys are inspirational, i wish I had have done something like this before having my little ones! But there is always time, I am still young :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378221734938702550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14802880924975605602012-10-09T06:39:31.730+10:002012-10-09T06:39:31.730+10:00Rhonda this is a lovely post. What a fine young co...Rhonda this is a lovely post. What a fine young couple they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26678699736911871842012-10-09T06:16:47.564+10:002012-10-09T06:16:47.564+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Greg and Sophie actually came to stay a...Hi Rhonda,<br />Greg and Sophie actually came to stay at the farm stay with us not that long ago and all the lovely things you said about them are so true. David and I felt quite envious of the freedom of just taking off on a bike to see the country but they also made appreciate the lovely lifestyle we are living. We have spent the past few weeks wondering where they are , as we knew they had to get to Cairns before the wet season.... so it is great to hear how they are getting on. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958193502828236814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75351360805939386612012-10-09T05:28:40.491+10:002012-10-09T05:28:40.491+10:00They look a lovely couple and they are developing ...They look a lovely couple and they are developing a philosophy for living that should keep them in good stead for the uncertain future. I wish them good luck while they continue on the rest of their journey. ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762785911026167332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31733199322042222652012-10-09T05:17:37.652+10:002012-10-09T05:17:37.652+10:00It's a shame they aren't cycling around En...It's a shame they aren't cycling around England, as I would love to meet them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com