tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7173107293441489953..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: Rest and recoverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29084418748843201452011-09-29T04:13:57.171+10:002011-09-29T04:13:57.171+10:00LOVE the look of your amazing market!LOVE the look of your amazing market!Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44516807258776140662011-09-23T11:18:39.594+10:002011-09-23T11:18:39.594+10:00Hi Rhonda,
This morning I have been washing, plant...Hi Rhonda,<br />This morning I have been washing, planting beetroot seeds, watering the garden, tidying up, called a friend and reading blogs. <br /><br />This afternoon I will do some grocery shopping, knitting, more tidying up and will make dinner. <br /><br />Hope you have a lovely day and a lovely weekend. Happy birthday to Hanno. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36215313939536010472011-09-23T10:02:30.470+10:002011-09-23T10:02:30.470+10:00Hi Rhonda,
first thing this morning we went out an...Hi Rhonda,<br />first thing this morning we went out and set fire to a pile of dead Jasmine and Wisteria stems, it was a huge pile, maybe a metre to 2 metres square. They say it is going to be a hot summer so we needed to get ridd of it before bushfire season really starts. I put some photos on my blog about pulling the stuff out of the Sycamore tree. We found the remains of a gazebo of some sort in the old garden. We will try to restore uit to its former glory, we think it must be over 50 years old "A Lost Garden"?<br />Later today I will so some more veggie seeds in my polyhouse and then go out to lunch with Martin. And then potter for the rest of the day and just enjoy being alive.<br />DaylaDaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544561530618570093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7874224277757276812011-09-23T05:07:16.671+10:002011-09-23T05:07:16.671+10:00Today I viewed possible new student univ accomodat...Today I viewed possible new student univ accomodation with my son & his mates, taught 3 second-lang English lessons, bought 5 good birthday cards for bargain prices, made an easy beef-noodle-mushroom sauce & salad supper and wrote a letter of introduction to the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town (ahead of giving him a complimentary copy of thislife magazine tomorrow). www.stjohns.org.za -- St Johns Parish (Wynberg) for online version. My hubby was interviewed on p 23 about mentoring....older people helping younger people in coming along side one another in the everyday areas of life.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122656833028913453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86569968425700354412011-09-23T01:03:48.764+10:002011-09-23T01:03:48.764+10:00Thank you Rhonda for sharing pics of your family.....Thank you Rhonda for sharing pics of your family..the little one is growing..they grow up way too fast:)<br />I sure have noticed that I don't get as much done anymore as I used to but then it is nice to take those resting times and do handwork and read.<br />I am making peach jam today.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1217063255205994612011-09-22T19:02:15.524+10:002011-09-22T19:02:15.524+10:00Hello Rhonda,
"Herzliche Glückwünsche zum Ge...Hello Rhonda,<br /><br />"Herzliche Glückwünsche zum Geburtstag" to Hanno and many happy returns. I hope both of you can enjoy a few quiet days. As always, I enjoy reading your blog and the advice you give. In Germany there's currently a strong movement for "eco-living", but most people think about cars, houses, household appliances etc. Vegetarian and vegan food is now quite popular. What most people don't realize is, that you can start with small steps like giving up those harsh chemicals for cleaning, cook fom scratch, start a garden. I wish we had a Centre like yours here...<br />Speaking of relaxing - on Saturday we're going on a two weeks holiday to France. We're taking our two elderly dogs and, of course, the caravane. I've just finished another book and wrote some articles for another publishing house, which kept my busy for more than 4 months. Even on the weekends. I'm looking forward to a few relaxing days in the valley of the Loire. And, of course, the food and the wine are always excellent in France. And the French people so nice.<br />Enjoy your break. Hanno and you, take care of yourselves!<br />Heike from the south of GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50077941690417202602011-09-22T18:54:37.352+10:002011-09-22T18:54:37.352+10:00Hi Rhonda
very much enjoying your posts
thanksHi Rhonda<br />very much enjoying your posts<br />thanksBecchttp://www.skybaxheadquarters.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1012202172037052962011-09-22T13:16:54.525+10:002011-09-22T13:16:54.525+10:00I know what you mean about getting tired more easi...I know what you mean about getting tired more easily. We have a big weekend ahead of us with a Moving Planet event here on the farm, so this week has been about getting ready for that and today it's a biiiig farm cleanup with all hands on deck!Then on Sunday we have our daughter's fundraiser in the name of our little grand daughter who died earlier this year from a brain tumour. Maybe next week will get a chance to have a little rest I know we both need it!.purplepearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599216333749480560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33756760270417662962011-09-22T13:09:12.828+10:002011-09-22T13:09:12.828+10:00Hi,
I came across your blog a few days ago. I am R...Hi,<br />I came across your blog a few days ago. I am REALLY enjoying reading your new posts and some of the older one's as and when i can.<br />Its absolutely lovely what you have created and continue to nurture.<br />Thank you :)<br /><br />cheerfully,<br />Ishieta from IndiaIshietahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10566675214613287107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20713297826662648622011-09-22T12:44:26.665+10:002011-09-22T12:44:26.665+10:00Happy Birthday Hanno. And I am glad you had some t...Happy Birthday Hanno. And I am glad you had some time to rest Rhonda. Just slowing down at the end of the day here. Getting ready to head to bed. Baked two batches of granola bars today and planted some herbs and other plants. Sincerely, Emily in South TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61861665905480072782011-09-22T11:29:21.722+10:002011-09-22T11:29:21.722+10:00Cheryl, it's the Caboolture market. They'r...Cheryl, it's the Caboolture market. They're only there on Sundays.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58540405987863745492011-09-22T11:07:20.718+10:002011-09-22T11:07:20.718+10:00Hi Rhonda
I'm on holidays at the moment and ha...Hi Rhonda<br />I'm on holidays at the moment and having a lovely day just pottering around the house getting to all sorts of little jobs that need doing but just doing them in my own time. I love days like these. Can you tell me where the local markets are in your first picture. I would love to visit them.Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3886821096934842502011-09-22T10:41:22.411+10:002011-09-22T10:41:22.411+10:00Sue, we don't have a date for the stall. It wi...Sue, we don't have a date for the stall. It will depend on how quickly we can make what we need.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33938104830456415732011-09-22T09:57:03.980+10:002011-09-22T09:57:03.980+10:00Hi Rhonda,
It's going to be sunny and 25 degre...Hi Rhonda,<br />It's going to be sunny and 25 degrees here in Melbourne today, so I'm going to make sure I go outside for a while at lunch time. Thanks for reminding me to rest!<br /><br />Jo xJonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2621468816485088122011-09-22T09:41:37.594+10:002011-09-22T09:41:37.594+10:00Lovely post Rhonda, thank you.
I'm happy to be...Lovely post Rhonda, thank you.<br />I'm happy to be home alone today as Joe goes out with the camera group. A little bit of this and that and then lots of knitting and reading for this Nana.<br />What date is your fund-raising stall?<br /><br />Enjoy today.<br />Love from Sue<br />xxSue xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087301722255232731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11048391248344617242011-09-22T09:25:41.648+10:002011-09-22T09:25:41.648+10:00Like you Rhonda, I need to take it easy after a fe...Like you Rhonda, I need to take it easy after a few busy days...it does catch up. I've been doing hard garden work all week, moving and levelling big piles of soil that were left after the builders dug new foundations for my deck and extended kitchen. it's been hard work!! Now I want to get various areas planted with natives and herbs, and do some paving before the heat really hits. But today my body is complaing, so now I'm going looking forward to relaxing indoors, I have a cupboard to finish painting, and then I think I'll take it easy and do some hand sewing, and read my book, with lots of pots of tea as well....NanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33482599401385454262011-09-22T09:14:28.176+10:002011-09-22T09:14:28.176+10:00This is the Google translation of Fatima's com...This is the Google translation of Fatima's comment above:<br /><br />Rhonda friend, I love your blog, as I would like to live in a place like yours, or rather the way you live, I love plants and animals that live in peace, I am retired and tired of coming and going of the city, you congratulations, and I want someday to live the life you've been frugal and natural, I love your blog. Greetings from Venezuela. fatimarhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25662216754077488402011-09-22T09:07:27.425+10:002011-09-22T09:07:27.425+10:00Isn't Jamie getting big! It's good to see ...Isn't Jamie getting big! It's good to see his Mum and Dad looking so well.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51524412834092383662011-09-22T08:31:07.384+10:002011-09-22T08:31:07.384+10:00Amiga rhonda, me encanta tu blog, como me gustaria...Amiga rhonda, me encanta tu blog, como me gustaria vivir en un sitio como el tuyo, o mejor la manera como vives, adoro las plantas, los animales y ese vivir tranquilo, estoy jubilada y cansada del ir y venir de la ciudad, te felicito, y quiero algún día de vivir la vida frugal y natural que llevas, adoro tu blog.<br />Saludos desde venezuela.<br /><br />fátimafatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914237120670332303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42676440082994413502011-09-22T08:07:09.626+10:002011-09-22T08:07:09.626+10:00I work from home so I will do a few hours this mor...I work from home so I will do a few hours this morning and then I definitely need to do some cleaning this afternoon! I'm quite looking forward to getting the house shipshape as it's very sadly in need of that clean :)<br />JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52791315129161640602011-09-22T07:55:38.288+10:002011-09-22T07:55:38.288+10:00That little Jamie is such a cutie!!
It's stil...That little Jamie is such a cutie!!<br /><br />It's still Wednesday here in North Carolina and I'm just sitting down to read your blog. Tonight's supper was country style steak, green beans and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. MMMMMM....good. I felt such a rush of satisfaction from peeling potatoes that I grew. For sure, they will be in the garden again next year. I loved yesterday's post about gardening. Your words are so true.<br /><br />Tomorrow will be spent washing and hanging out clothes since it rained and I couldn't do it today. I also plan to pull spent plants from the garden and take some time to start planning next year's garden. I also hope to start a new knitting project - a sweater for me. While I'm knitting, I'll be thinking about several Christmas gifts I'd like to knit or sew. <br /><br />I so love being at home and rest is a welcome event at the end of a productive day. Hope Hanno gets a good report from the doctor.<br /><br />Love from Diane in North CarolinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4647892687676306692011-09-22T06:44:18.081+10:002011-09-22T06:44:18.081+10:00Glad you're having some rest time Rhonda! Some...Glad you're having some rest time Rhonda! Some of us young folk are worn out after a couple of hectic days too you know ;) <br /><br />It's 9.30pm here, so I'm doing nothing else tonight. But I'm taking tomorrow off work, going to a yoga class in the morning, building a fence, going to a talk about woodlice (!), and a hospital visit. And plenty of tea. A restful but cheerful day for me too. Enjoy yours! <br /><br />Jenni xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12212682036669800402011-09-22T06:34:04.636+10:002011-09-22T06:34:04.636+10:00We are finishing up our 3rd term of schoolwork, do...We are finishing up our 3rd term of schoolwork, doing some spring cleaning and my 2 biggest boys are getting organised for Ag Camp, so I have to buy some work boots and a couple of other things for them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683022126069845991noreply@blogger.com