tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7226090500734770527..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: A week of ordinary daysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15848455761779667892017-10-21T03:18:31.138+10:002017-10-21T03:18:31.138+10:00Haven't been able to drop in lately and I am s...Haven't been able to drop in lately and I am so sorry I missed Hanno's birthday. But, it's never too late for a blessing, so... a very happy and blessed year to come Hanno!!<br /><br />Vicki<br />Trinidad & Tobagovickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429561993481109477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75280461161539457342017-09-27T09:58:14.988+10:002017-09-27T09:58:14.988+10:00Happy Birthday, Hanno!
We are working on getting ...Happy Birthday, Hanno!<br /><br />We are working on getting outside work done before winter. It is really hot here for this time of year and we really need rain. We are getting rid of more and more here, too. So much unnecessary stuff It feels good to lighten the load.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12106149637716727952017-09-27T04:42:01.189+10:002017-09-27T04:42:01.189+10:00Love hearing about your cooking & baking. I...Love hearing about your cooking & baking. I'm early 50's and have been decluttering the past 4 years. It's great to have more space & less clutter around the house. It's true the older you get, the less you need. Sometimes you can look around and think - what am I keeping this all for? I think if you don't use it or you don't love it, give it away to someone who can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84886038461136965332017-09-27T04:31:09.570+10:002017-09-27T04:31:09.570+10:00Thanks for sharing, it's always interesting to...Thanks for sharing, it's always interesting to read your blog. We're moving into the autumn here (my favourite time of year) the temperature's cooling off and we've got a glut of apples which I'm making into crumbles at the moment. <br /><br />I'm not vegan myself but I do't eat much dairy and I love the idea of trying to bake a vegan cake! Is there any chance you could post up a recipe? <br /><br />Greetings, from Anna<br />Sussex coast, UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60650866691689285842017-09-27T03:22:33.907+10:002017-09-27T03:22:33.907+10:00Belated best wishes for your birthday, Hanno. And...Belated best wishes for your birthday, Hanno. And much health and happiness for the year. Your panama hat made me laugh and tickeled my eyes with tears. My Dad's gardening hat looked just like yours right down to the chew holes which our German Shepherd Chimo sculpted. She was his constant companion in the garden. Also a huge berry thief.<br /><br />I have not had a blood orange since the time I lived in Europe and then last year we got them in the store. I think this has something to do with the new free trade agreement with Europe. I had completely forgotten how good they were.<br /><br />I too seem to be de-cluttering all the time as we need less and less and prefer the space on the floor and especially in the cupboards. Fortunately we have a lot of young friends who are starting out so all of our surplus finds a home. Happy to give this all away as I remember how great it was when we were young and poor and all of a sudden we go something wonderful for free! Garden surplus being one of the best things of course.<br /><br />Gracie is beautiful and has grown into a dignified looking adult. Just like our Douglas i suspect looks can be deceiving. <br /><br />SunnyMidnightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78532648506077563812017-09-27T00:46:13.167+10:002017-09-27T00:46:13.167+10:00A happy belated birthday Hanno! Reading the menu,...A happy belated birthday Hanno! Reading the menu, it sounds like you truly celebrated. Even Gracie has given you a gift - a better ventilated hat to help you through the hot season - good dog! Rhonda, I love these "a little bit of everything" rambles - so satisfying. I hope you get some rain water for your tanks soon. Our weather will be heading the opposite direction of yours, but we had record breaking heat for September this past week. Now we have cool and rainy - so glad. This week is working like mad at work and fitting in medical appointments for my Mom. Beth in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14190555638846396212017-09-26T07:58:34.524+10:002017-09-26T07:58:34.524+10:00Haha! Hi Debby. It sounds like Peyton and Gracie w...Haha! Hi Debby. It sounds like Peyton and Gracie would be great playmates. Gracie will never see a squirrel but she will come across snakes, lizards and many birds, so I hope we can teach her to be selective and prudent.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50371534099592536952017-09-26T07:34:09.925+10:002017-09-26T07:34:09.925+10:00My dad is 77 and I sure wish he looked as good as ...My dad is 77 and I sure wish he looked as good as Hanno! I think it's all that outside activity. I'm glad you all had a fun birthday celebration!<br /><br />My doggy, Peyton also has stand-offs with the neighborhood wildlife. Especially the squirrel that dares to climb up the birdbath for a drink! He doesn't much like the birds using it either, but he won't chase them with the gusto he saves for that squirrel. He sits at the base of the giant cottonwood tree and stares up there, just willing that squirrel to come down! Silly boy, he'll never catch it. Especially since he spends most of his time indoors. I think they have more fun taunting each other through the patio door!!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33831921724294904492017-09-26T07:24:38.670+10:002017-09-26T07:24:38.670+10:00I recently had both cataracts removed, a month apa...I recently had both cataracts removed, a month apart. It is the best thing I ever did. The first thing I noticed was the absolute brilliance of colours. All the plants looked ten times brighter, and everything was incredibly vibrant. Of course, the added bonus, no more glasses, and just a cheap pair from the $2 shop for reading or very close work. I still have drops in the second eye for the next couple of weeks, but all in all, an outstanding success.<br />So if you come to this stage, look forward to it, and relish the outcome, which is all good.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984726663537618570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76458016741463441102017-09-26T04:02:31.775+10:002017-09-26T04:02:31.775+10:00Thank you for sharing your lovely week. Happy Bela...Thank you for sharing your lovely week. Happy Belated Birthday Hanno ... I too am having a good clear out 3 large bags filled with clothes no longer needed gone to charity....it feels good... lots more to go slowly getting to were we wish to be less clutter.... I knitted 6 dish clothes and threw all the other shop bought ones out... now I wish to try my own soap & washing liquid.... all in good time... Have a wonderful week ahead both of you....Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832025191201722928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85579872023327364782017-09-25T21:51:49.921+10:002017-09-25T21:51:49.921+10:00A lovely week. Nice of you to shsre. I feel for yo...A lovely week. Nice of you to shsre. I feel for your computer woos. Have the same problem going on here. Don't want to buy a new one. Yes the older we get the less we use. Unfortunately on a farm there are great storing places and things pile up. I am back to a bag a day goes out the house. In northern Ontario Canada and it was 40c with the humidity. We should be at about 14c. Too sickly hot.Lokshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744393319879735773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59416673700686421682017-09-25T19:51:40.571+10:002017-09-25T19:51:40.571+10:00Lovely to read your blog Rhonda. Happy birthday H...Lovely to read your blog Rhonda. Happy birthday Hanno! Gracie is an adorable little minx. Wishing you and the family health and happiness in the days ahead. It's good to finally be getting some warmer weather across the ditch here. It's been a long, wet and cold winter. Lone Kereruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367998723320318813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72739592479176142482017-09-25T14:19:59.391+10:002017-09-25T14:19:59.391+10:00Take green, bendy cuttings about 6 inches long. Di...Take green, bendy cuttings about 6 inches long. Dip in rooting hormone or honey and slip the cuttings into free draining potting mix. Take more cuttings than you need because only about half will take. Keep moist and sit in a semi-shaded position. Good luck.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23353657561281232522017-09-25T12:44:53.328+10:002017-09-25T12:44:53.328+10:00I am in the process of sorting and organizing my c...I am in the process of sorting and organizing my craft room. I've vowed to spend at least one hour a day on it until it's done. I've already got a box of item for the thrift store. It is abnormally hot here (I live in northeastern US) and we are under an extreme heat warning until Tuesday. So, like you, we work outside in the early morning and find other things to do inside during the hot part.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85648265177598833932017-09-25T11:38:02.629+10:002017-09-25T11:38:02.629+10:00BPpy birthay and I love how Gracie looks and is do...BPpy birthay and I love how Gracie looks and is doing. My week was very different.<br />Blood oranges have always fascinated me. Lucky you growing them.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1172096329154775282017-09-25T11:30:19.237+10:002017-09-25T11:30:19.237+10:00Hi awakenedsoul. You must have a different variety...Hi awakenedsoul. You must have a different variety of blood oranges over there. The ones here originated in the Mediterranean and they're not crossed with anything. They're red oranges. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48050370533284413982017-09-25T11:28:01.137+10:002017-09-25T11:28:01.137+10:00Sending my best wishes to your mum, Brigitte. I ho...Sending my best wishes to your mum, Brigitte. I hope Axel lives a few more years. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13196389671181740612017-09-25T10:50:18.114+10:002017-09-25T10:50:18.114+10:00HI Rhonda .Best wishes to you both. There is nothi...HI Rhonda .Best wishes to you both. There is nothing nicer than family gathered at a table.You are blessed.We are in the process of shifting.Could you tell me how to strike bay trees I didnt know that I could do this Cheers Affussa JellifusRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041091348592734859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56744491377514637412017-09-25T09:38:23.196+10:002017-09-25T09:38:23.196+10:00Morning Rhonda. Happy birthday Hanno and love your...Morning Rhonda. Happy birthday Hanno and love your hat! It is wet here and we are expecting 11 deg c, bit over the wet and damp right now.<br /><br />My FIL up past you mentioned something about your area being officially in a drought. Hope some rain shows up soon. This country certainly has interesting weather patterns.<br /><br />Gracie is lovely. Our 14 YO kelpie, Axel, is weary and showing his age and we talk about whether to get another pup or not. Add to that my 95 YO mum is quite unwell. She too is weary and wanting to move on. <br /><br />As you said, "C'est la vie". Enjoy your day and keep cool.<br />Brigitte.Brigiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890031667317084577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80890736774833432562017-09-25T09:14:13.958+10:002017-09-25T09:14:13.958+10:00HI Rhonda, that's great news that Gracie is do...HI Rhonda, that's great news that Gracie is doing so well. I have a blood orange tree. I love it. The colors of the fruit are so beautiful. I was told that they are crossed with a red grapefruit tree, which gives them that color. That's how mine taste. Sounds like you've been eating some delicious meals with your family. Happy 77th to Hanno. Have you thought of making a chocolate mousse with those eggs? It sounds delicious...TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86991882260745658172017-09-25T09:12:15.999+10:002017-09-25T09:12:15.999+10:00Sounds like you have had a great week :) It's ...Sounds like you have had a great week :) It's great to hear about the simplicitys :)<br /><br />My week this week will consist of work. I have my weekend this Wednesday and Thursday where I will continue to build a kitchen/butchers block out of old pallets. I am also de-cluttering this week. I'm getting rid of some of my furniture and changing the layout of some of my rooms to invite a fresh perspective and focus.<br /><br />Enjoy your week of sewing and de-cluttering :) Petiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418164534414757575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15459244869927240132017-09-25T08:47:47.769+10:002017-09-25T08:47:47.769+10:00Happy Birthday Hanno...good health to you! Carolyn...Happy Birthday Hanno...good health to you! Carolyn in FloridaCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162705890041183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33902270380495318212017-09-25T08:19:36.296+10:002017-09-25T08:19:36.296+10:00Hi Miki, lucky you having a blood orange tree. It&...Hi Miki, lucky you having a blood orange tree. It's too warm here to grow them, they need cold weather. They are as sweet as other oranges but they have an additional taste of berry - like raspberry, along with the orange.<br /><br />I've tried separating egg yolks and whites but found the yolks dry out. Now I mix them together and have never had a problem doing that.<br /><br />Good luck with your orange. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33254889788524012942017-09-25T08:13:24.979+10:002017-09-25T08:13:24.979+10:00Nice post Rhonda. My mum bought me a blood orange ...Nice post Rhonda. My mum bought me a blood orange tree as a birthday gift. I very vaguely recall ever trying a blood orange once a very long time ago but can't really remember it - are they slightly more bitter than regular oranges? I guess I will be finding out in a year or two. If you have an abundance of eggs, you could separate them and freeze each yolk and white in an ice cube tray to use later on in baking. I'm not lucky enough to have chickens (yet) but I'm always interested in ideas of how to preserve excess produce. Also a very happy belated birthday to Hanno! Sounds like a lovely lunch with the family. :)<br />Mikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193213032250605913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34793724801207743462017-09-25T07:36:16.451+10:002017-09-25T07:36:16.451+10:00Rhonda it is terribly hot here too with hotter wea...Rhonda it is terribly hot here too with hotter weather to come on Thursday. I am over it already and it is only the beginning of spring! Lots of people have empty water tanks now which is a problem if that is all they have to rely on. Have a great week. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com