tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8355748150218247101..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Weekend ReadingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10051653474921578192021-01-01T09:16:06.477+10:002021-01-01T09:16:06.477+10:00Rhonda, wishing you, Hanno and Gracie a happy and ...Rhonda, wishing you, Hanno and Gracie a happy and healthy new year! I loved your idea of breaking out something new for Christmas lunch - BBQ is appropriate on all occasions in my book :). And I really enjoyed checking out the Scottie hand bags. When Bailey was alive my sister-in-law collected or was given an amazing array of items with Scotties on them. My favorite was an estate sale find - a small side table of a Scottie standing up, with a small shelf that was perfect for holding an after dinner drink. Thanks for being a long distance friend and mentor to all of us. You are loved! Beth in MN Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13134622659710983022020-12-30T13:05:43.245+10:002020-12-30T13:05:43.245+10:00Oh, do hurry back, I just found your wonderful blo...Oh, do hurry back, I just found your wonderful blog! Olde Dame Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582859287218671766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75059555623998873712020-12-28T13:10:45.879+10:002020-12-28T13:10:45.879+10:00I just saw your new paperback in Avid Reader, West...I just saw your new paperback in Avid Reader, West End. I have your hardcover, otherwise I would have snapped it up. Happy New Year for your return.Egadsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67515186465570421622020-12-25T12:33:49.821+10:002020-12-25T12:33:49.821+10:00Merry Christmas Rhonda, Hanno and family! I got my...Merry Christmas Rhonda, Hanno and family! I got my signed copy of your book for Christmas and I am reading it now with a nice cup of tea and a homemade cinnamon roll we made for Christmas breakfast. Great present! The kids are playing with their gifts and I'm enjoying the brief quiet. Thanks again, KristaKristanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30761895388662203872020-12-23T13:25:13.515+10:002020-12-23T13:25:13.515+10:00Merry Christ to you and yours. I am relieved to h...Merry Christ to you and yours. I am relieved to hear that you are still taking the virus very seriously. I am a healthcare provider in the US, and I would encourage everyone to add safety googles and even a face shield to your outfit when going into any public space. An N95 mask is best, but a surgical mask under a cloth mask is also quite effective. <br /> https://www.childrenscolorado.org/about/news/2019/september-2019/surgical-masks-as-good-as-respirators-for-flu-and-respiratory-virus-protection/ I am glad that you are being careful. Take care. Cynthia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19323648134938966542020-12-23T12:42:29.914+10:002020-12-23T12:42:29.914+10:00Happy Christmas Rhonda to you and Hanno and the wh...Happy Christmas Rhonda to you and Hanno and the whole family. Can't wait to "see you" when you return after Christmas. hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83242407117204416652020-12-22T06:09:44.522+10:002020-12-22T06:09:44.522+10:00Merry Christmas and Happiest of all New Years to y...Merry Christmas and Happiest of all New Years to you, Hanno, adorable Miss Gracie and your family. And as always, thanks for the links....I have been enjoying them!Debbie in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638334788335810581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77229067001330788342020-12-21T09:57:35.928+10:002020-12-21T09:57:35.928+10:00Thanks Jenny. I hope you have a lovely Christmas w...Thanks Jenny. I hope you have a lovely Christmas with your family. See you next year. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6781287803158571552020-12-21T07:04:20.615+10:002020-12-21T07:04:20.615+10:00Dear Rhonda,Hanno and Gracie, best wishes for a wo...Dear Rhonda,Hanno and Gracie, best wishes for a wonderful,healthy Christmas and 2021. Many thanks for your continuing blog. It's a lovely time each week to click on and catch up with like minded 'old' friends! Years ago I would have thought it a bit odd to think of people I have never met as 'friends' but this technology has made it so and never more so in our long covid lock in.I have mince pies to make,the garden is growing and the weather mild down here. Enjoy a restful break with your family and hope the cricket is exciting.π€Άπ»π π»πΎJennyPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59494139825643407832020-12-21T01:21:50.975+10:002020-12-21T01:21:50.975+10:00Thank you for this blog - enjoy your time off and ...Thank you for this blog - enjoy your time off and Merry Christmas to you and your family.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55112715769159013722020-12-20T22:37:15.338+10:002020-12-20T22:37:15.338+10:00Thank you Elizabeth. I wish you good health and ha...Thank you Elizabeth. I wish you good health and happiness as we move into the new year. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54989930962340811912020-12-20T20:16:11.229+10:002020-12-20T20:16:11.229+10:00Dear Rhonda, it's been a long time since i wan...Dear Rhonda, it's been a long time since i wanted to thank you for your precious and benevolent blog.I live near a village in the south of France and my life is very similar to yours.The transmission of knowledges between generations is no longer the same as it used to be and your blog opens a new way for it. I wish you Rhonda, a very happy new year, may it keep you,Hanno, and your loved ones, but also all your readers in good health, and rich of affection and projects to achieve<br />ElisabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16223159178262746772020-12-20T14:52:33.942+10:002020-12-20T14:52:33.942+10:00'think about your life and how you want to go ...'think about your life and how you want to go forward', yes, it's that time of year again and this year more than usual that is a great focus. I've been thinking a lot about what I want to achieve in the new year, and also mentally planning in case we do have a lockdown again and end up working via skype. I'm not just planning my home routine and for my business and health, but most importantly my mindset. It's too easy to become anxious otherwise about what might happen.<br /><br />Your Munstead rose is glorious, it's one I want to find room for in my garden. I hope you have a beautiful and restorative time over the next few weeks Rhonda, and look forward to seeing you again in 2021.<br /><br />Madeleine.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10605437806477600942020-12-20T13:03:50.094+10:002020-12-20T13:03:50.094+10:00Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas and a...Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas and a magnificent New Year.<br />Thank you so much for starting this blog and sticking with it for 14 years. It has been a real gift and I look forward reading more. <br />Stay safe. <br />Hugs from New Jersey, <br />MissFifi<br /><br />MissFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09948141818594611257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22518251333560480382020-12-20T09:48:22.392+10:002020-12-20T09:48:22.392+10:00Merry Christmas to you and your family. I so love ...Merry Christmas to you and your family. I so love your blog and your beautiful photos of your gardens. Itβs winter here and all my beds are sleeping now. I get to enjoy your during our winter. Love your suggested readings every week. Be safe, rest and look forward to hearing from you after your respite.Rebecca Hammondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410012133694906961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32967970211418514122020-12-20T09:44:09.504+10:002020-12-20T09:44:09.504+10:00Happy Christmas Rhonda, to you and your lovely fam...Happy Christmas Rhonda, to you and your lovely family, and enjoy your break!Pipistrellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904613196101010022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84660550258460036322020-12-20T08:12:32.841+10:002020-12-20T08:12:32.841+10:00Dear Rhonda. I love your blog. It's my regula...Dear Rhonda. I love your blog. It's my regular go-to blog, the topics you cover are so a part of my lifestyle here in Brisbane. Wishing you, Hanno and Gracie a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2021. Thank you again, I'll be going back to check on some of your earlier blogs until you return in 2021. Very best wishes from Jean in Brisbane, a gardener, allotment holder, veggie grower and pickler. Gardener Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315111655705751301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71991881210778739822020-12-19T13:12:29.159+10:002020-12-19T13:12:29.159+10:00Happy Christmas to you and your family, I hope you...Happy Christmas to you and your family, I hope your son is recovering nicely too. I have neglected my veggie garden this year as my Mum had a medical episode which resulted in having to find a nursing home for her and other associated things have taken up the past 4 months. Fresh start to 2021 I'm going to go to the farmers markets every weekend and also get more home grown simple veggies and herbs. Enjoy the Christmas time and family gatherings. I still love reading your blog after all these years and will look up something that I know is on here. Stay safe. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90358433210919364042020-12-19T12:57:25.511+10:002020-12-19T12:57:25.511+10:00Enjoy your break. Wishing you and your entire fami...Enjoy your break. Wishing you and your entire family a safe and healthy Christmas Season and New Year. And congratulations on 14 years! What an accomplishment! <br /><br />DarleneDarla Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586908593785930696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40590200083562562462020-12-19T12:21:20.939+10:002020-12-19T12:21:20.939+10:00I want to thank you for another enriching year of ...I want to thank you for another enriching year of blogging for all of us. I really appreciate all that you do. I hardly knew what a blog was when I found yours and I love all of your ideas, recipes, philosophy and various musings and all the practical tips you share. I do have yours books stored safely away here in my iPad, and the hardcover versions Iβve given to family. All the best for Christmas and the new year, sending positive thoughts to your son in his battle. Thanks again π²πPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450617181581118558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65288477353108463152020-12-19T08:47:13.812+10:002020-12-19T08:47:13.812+10:00Thanks Carolyn. Kerry is doing well at the moment...Thanks Carolyn. Kerry is doing well at the moment. Have a lovely Christmas. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62388492850480200992020-12-19T08:46:28.068+10:002020-12-19T08:46:28.068+10:00I just checked Amazon, Lori. The book is in stock ...I just checked Amazon, Lori. The book is in stock so it shouldn't be too long. Have a great Christmas. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80851145446499767392020-12-19T08:45:48.589+10:002020-12-19T08:45:48.589+10:00Wishing you, Hanno and Gracie a lovely and peacefu...Wishing you, Hanno and Gracie a lovely and peaceful Christmas time, Rhonda. Enjoy time with your family, the cricket on the tellie and your pretty cottage garden. MegXxMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89813391055231219502020-12-19T08:45:40.099+10:002020-12-19T08:45:40.099+10:00Hi Ramona. The king was on TV news here saying the...Hi Ramona. The king was on TV news here saying their Corona virus response failed. You're like us, we stay at home anyway. I'm sorry you won't see everyone you love at Christmas. Enjoy your soap making. I have to make some soon too. Have a lovely Christmas, love. xx<br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8191077418392027012020-12-19T08:42:18.115+10:002020-12-19T08:42:18.115+10:00Thank you, Daisy. Stay safe and warm and have a lo...Thank you, Daisy. Stay safe and warm and have a lovely Christmas. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.com