tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3357287782413580304..comments2024-03-29T16:34:01.380+10:00Comments on down to earth: The country mouse goes to townUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72351764680672244002011-03-18T22:30:01.801+10:002011-03-18T22:30:01.801+10:00Sounds like you had a brilliant day! Good on you ...Sounds like you had a brilliant day! Good on you for taking a day off to enjoy yourself. I am definately going to follow that piece of wisdom as I'm very guilty of never giving myself any me time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16905530212730800975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61528444837034330382011-03-17T15:48:03.831+10:002011-03-17T15:48:03.831+10:00There is nothing like going away from your home fo...There is nothing like going away from your home for a day or a week and when you return you feel an ahhhh moment. Driving up the driveway your home seems like a little bit of heaven! :) Our own homes are the best place in the world to us. Getting away for a little visit once in a while recharges our batteries. <br />Even the word home brings back fuzzy feelings. I am glad you got to reconnect with your good friend. I have a friend from childhood I have not seen for years and years but we started e-mailing recently. Such fun!! SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36176062610242870672011-03-17T04:55:27.109+10:002011-03-17T04:55:27.109+10:00Making bagels, washing sheets, making up a batch o...Making bagels, washing sheets, making up a batch of yogurt, cooking homemade pizza for tonight, crocheting a blanket, and reading this lovely blog.<br /><br />I think it's awesome you have an iPod. :-Dchesapeakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641371045919531080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53096376659798164012011-03-16T22:51:12.489+10:002011-03-16T22:51:12.489+10:00I am having an enforced rest after a sudden-onset ...I am having an enforced rest after a sudden-onset infection from a rose thorn digging the back of my hand yesterday saw me in A&E last night. The first night out OH and I have had in years, and we spend it in A&E!!! Rest and antibiotics are easing the infection now . . .<br /><br />I'm glad you had a great day out with a good friend - however much we love our own four walls, sometimes it's good to get a break from them and some different "me-time."Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76677417052446515522011-03-16T21:18:57.447+10:002011-03-16T21:18:57.447+10:00A good reminder. I left all the housework one day ...A good reminder. I left all the housework one day last week when my two big kids were at school and preschool, and took the baby for a lovely outing to Spotlight and a big Vinnies! We had such a wonderful day. You're right. No guilt. Embrace it. It's always awesome to come home again, we're lucky about that.Inner Picklehttp://www.innerpickle.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32060530228655794092011-03-16T20:01:56.476+10:002011-03-16T20:01:56.476+10:00I couldn't agree more Rhonda. So glad you had ...I couldn't agree more Rhonda. So glad you had a great day.<br /><br />Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38549673891179964972011-03-16T18:47:02.142+10:002011-03-16T18:47:02.142+10:00I have a day like that planned for tomorrow, with ...I have a day like that planned for tomorrow, with my oldest and dearest friends. We start with lunch and talk and then afternoon tea and talk and on rare occasions we have been know to end up having supper together. It's our version of a health spa day. The upside is that I can walk to the part of town we meet in. <br /><br />Glad you had a good time with your friend and you found your way home again.<br /><br />Pippa xxxGrandmaibbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00751976102325479714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80412932106869100042011-03-16T18:05:13.200+10:002011-03-16T18:05:13.200+10:00Good to take time out.
Today I meet one of your f...Good to take time out. <br />Today I meet one of your fellow country women who I belives hails from brisbain. She is teaching me how to crochet a pair of gloves.<br /> wonderful post as always have a good day and don't forget to tell us when tho book is published!<br />all the best<br />RachelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384910681491031983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17618557582341047932011-03-16T15:05:48.971+10:002011-03-16T15:05:48.971+10:00Don't know how I landed on your blog, but I...Don't know how I landed on your blog, but I'm glad I did! Just the kind of place I love! KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277178514222504793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67743282692843855532011-03-16T11:59:49.028+10:002011-03-16T11:59:49.028+10:00Sounds like you had a perfectly wonderful day. I w...Sounds like you had a perfectly wonderful day. I worked at the store for 6 hours this morning came home and took a nap as I did not sleep well at all last night. Perhaps tonight all the dogs will have a quiet night so we can sleep. We think some deer or a fox was walking about the neighborhood. We've seen more wildlife here in the city limits since the developers have come in and clear cut the woods all around us. I'm hoping to have a peaceful day on Friday when I'm off. Anyone got some tips for split fingers? Mine are a mess from removing labels from pegs and then putting the new labels on. At one point my right thumb split and was bleeding all over the place. I have them all bandaged for the night with some Neosporin. I was wondering if anyone has used those rubberized finger tip covers made for quilting?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9801503192806314082011-03-16T11:00:44.761+10:002011-03-16T11:00:44.761+10:00Rhonda, glad for this post and glad you took some ...Rhonda, glad for this post and glad you took some time to yourself. I also have a hard time doing that. But.... i just finished those dreaded taxes that we have to submit this time of year and now feel exhausted. So later this week I am treating myself to a day out plein air painting at a lake about 2 hrs west of us. Been waiting all winter to go.... and I am going to enjoy myself :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627362326166805915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69968370473687816032011-03-16T10:51:39.870+10:002011-03-16T10:51:39.870+10:00Country mouse..I like it. I have been given some &...Country mouse..I like it. I have been given some 'names' by people lately...'old fashioned', 'a country person'...(I live in suburbia?) and ' slap dash'...( in regards to how I plant out my garden) mind you, I think all the names were given in fondness...( I say, I think?)<br />I will take them all on board, because I guess I am...I have been a city girl, walked the walk, talked the talk, spent whole pay packets on clothes....gone out all the time, had the right shoes, the right bag and driven the coolest car....<br />Now, I am a mum, at home, three children later, vegie gardening, making my home, caring for my family...and I am 'old fashioned', 'a country person'..not so sure about slap dash, maybe 'relaxed' is the word...<br />and I wouldnt want to be any other way..........x <br />I too had a impromtu coffee invite this morning, so I went, snacks for the two year old, and $3.50 in my purse for a coffee...its been a long time, for the coffee and for the chat with a lovely friend...I enjoyed it immensely.......x SuzanneEnchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21146329362206750502011-03-16T09:02:25.512+10:002011-03-16T09:02:25.512+10:00Rhonda Congratulations on taking care of yourself....Rhonda Congratulations on taking care of yourself. It is funny I also took the day for myself I went to the big city and did some hunting through thrift stores, and had a nice coffee and muffin, all by myself. I made it home in time to make My Hero a nice supper, everyone was happy.I am still smiling.<br /> Sometimes we must really de-stress and take time for ourselves. It is necessary to move forward in life and be happy, ourselves and the people we love.Buttons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35044436082693039752011-03-16T08:49:02.998+10:002011-03-16T08:49:02.998+10:00I'm working today but my work is creative so I...I'm working today but my work is creative so I certainly can't complain! It's great to get out of the house, because the housework isn't staring when you're not there to see it. <br />Closing the kids bedroom door helps too, in a pinch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038259454830853303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2206416223539527142011-03-16T08:36:27.601+10:002011-03-16T08:36:27.601+10:00I fully agree with what you are saying. I figure t...I fully agree with what you are saying. I figure that the housework will always be there when you get back.<br />Off to work today.<br />Last night was 'me' time. The new Earth Carers course started. It is always invigorating to go out and meet new like-minded people. http://www.mrc.wa.gov.au/Community/Earth-Carers.aspx<br />I'm sure your day will be fabulously productive now since you had a bit of a break yesterday.<br />Take careBruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22263772221054556752011-03-16T08:17:02.599+10:002011-03-16T08:17:02.599+10:00You're so right Rhonda; sometimes we just need...You're so right Rhonda; sometimes we just need to get out for a change of scenery.We've only been on our small property for a few months and have had just in the last fortnight had carpet layed, blinds put in,an air-con installed and the wardrobe man is here now. My dear Aunty died and I had interstate rellies staying. Aaarrggghhh! BUT today I'm having lunch with a couple of dear friends, then going to visit some young friends who've just had their first baby after years of trying. What a wonderful day it will be!!!Brettneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934311419404821436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23757207161725003532011-03-16T07:55:30.101+10:002011-03-16T07:55:30.101+10:00Good for you Rhonda! It's nice to hear about p...Good for you Rhonda! It's nice to hear about parts of Brisbane looking good, we don't hear much now the crisis has passed. <br /><br />My day today is off to work, I'll drop Mum to U3A then it's a big day of paperwork and careful dusting as usually Weds is our slowest day of the week.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90757354308199589462011-03-16T07:33:46.557+10:002011-03-16T07:33:46.557+10:00Hi Rhonda,
That was a good day for you indeed. Are...Hi Rhonda,<br />That was a good day for you indeed. Aren't the 'little' things really the big things...if you get my drift! Today I'm driving my daughters to school, dropping off a boot load of things at the op shop, posting a little present to a friends daughter,making anzac biscuits, taking an hour to continue my learning on the brain, housework (note the order) then pick up time. It'll be gone in a flash. Hope everyone else has a great day too.<br />Kindest,<br />VickixxVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562932795668029251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18780711310651808042011-03-16T07:20:21.766+10:002011-03-16T07:20:21.766+10:00Glad you had a lovely day out. So nice to be able...Glad you had a lovely day out. So nice to be able to share these things with a friend.The Provincial Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595525404908754875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70188250043635282022011-03-16T06:50:54.383+10:002011-03-16T06:50:54.383+10:00Glad you had a wonderful day! Today is my 57th bi...Glad you had a wonderful day! Today is my 57th birthday and I will be stuck inside, in a training session. But my mind will be elsewhere, I'm sure. <br /><br />Have a great day everyone!<br /><br />DebMrsDebCameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669158959949331576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88316331547989040122011-03-16T06:32:33.570+10:002011-03-16T06:32:33.570+10:00Nothing like a day off. My bestie and I go out onc...Nothing like a day off. My bestie and I go out once a week. We enjoy each others company ( have for 27 years) and the "rule" is we have a good time and we do. We do a op shop run and then have lunch out at whatever cafe is having a special that day. <br /><br />At the moment I am filling in time waiting for the phone call that a new little grandchild is on her/his way. Cooking/ housework is up to date and a spare pear tart in in the fridge for in law entertaining.<br /><br />Bub was due Monday - All family are in place. Inlaws come from France and arrived Sunday for the birth of their 2nd Frauzzie grandchild.<br /><br />I know your first little one is coming soon also Rhonda - you are in for the best of times.<br />Oh Patience -patienceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5636464104456309862011-03-16T06:31:14.066+10:002011-03-16T06:31:14.066+10:00Good for you, Rhonda! And you're right - I th...Good for you, Rhonda! And you're right - I think the older I get the more I know WHEN I need to "step back" and WHAT it is that will nurture me emotionally or physically (sometimes the same thing)...<br /><br />I visited a friend in the hospital before meeting a young friend who asked if I'd consider mentoring her. I said, "Let's meet and evaluate the possibility." It was a good meeting. We'll meet again.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5100982469982489222011-03-16T06:22:42.146+10:002011-03-16T06:22:42.146+10:00I haven't been out for ages, after workmen fin...I haven't been out for ages, after workmen finished on my reno it was so nice not to have (lovely) blokes here at 7am, then spending my days out choosing basics like tiles and lights, I just wanted to stay home and 'nest'<br />But today I'm out to pick up my ex's mother, she lives 45 minutes away, to take her to lunch then to a hospital appointment. She's in her late 80s, and I haven't been with her son for over 30 years, but we're still the best of friends and have a lovely time together. Like Tricia said, there's something comfortable about being with someone who's known you forever, and just accepts you as you are.<br />sad to hear the Brissy Cats aren't running yet, they were one of my favourite parts of Brisbane.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7219047666612982942011-03-16T06:09:16.750+10:002011-03-16T06:09:16.750+10:00Sounds like you had a wonderful time catching up w...Sounds like you had a wonderful time catching up with a dear friend. Your right, it is important to take time out for yourself once in a while.....it refreshes and recharges the batteries.....great post Rhonda....keep up the good worknellymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290358658245310632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84447914424697851472011-03-16T05:58:10.085+10:002011-03-16T05:58:10.085+10:00Good morning everyone!
Linn, the only thing that ...Good morning everyone!<br /><br />Linn, the only thing that I noticed were the Citycats still aren't back. They're the public transport catamarans that take people up and down the river. The cats are fine but the pontoons they pick up and drop off from were all destroyed. It will be a few months before they're back.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.com