tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8678817827224930549..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Workshops fire up passion for this solitary lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44352980992872357522013-06-18T18:17:43.803+10:002013-06-18T18:17:43.803+10:00I live in the Hunter Valley ( not all that far fro...I live in the Hunter Valley ( not all that far from Kate at Purple Pear) but my son lives in Mudgee so if you go there I'm sure I'll have a bed. Lol.Brettneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934311419404821436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20469904908198271062013-06-16T14:42:44.900+10:002013-06-16T14:42:44.900+10:00Hello Rhonda, I'm another keen fan from the Ca...Hello Rhonda, I'm another keen fan from the Canberra area & would love to see you down this way however, we travel to Orange every now & then so that would work for us too. Thanks for your efforts in writing your blog, it's the highlight of my day & keeps me focussed & on track to a simpler, more meaningful life for me & my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44033471739803013852013-06-14T16:20:39.363+10:002013-06-14T16:20:39.363+10:00I would love to see in action. I'm in Toowoomb...I would love to see in action. I'm in Toowoomba but happy to travel in any direction. Dalby, Warwick, Ipswich, or brissy. As long as I know it's on I can book it in. Didn't know your Lockyer one or the T'bar one last year was on the same day as one of my exams :) Cant wait. Hubby and I are just starting on our way on this part. Feel it's even more important as we have a toddler and I want to teach her all the things I have to share with her... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31358828522256989702013-06-13T21:52:16.183+10:002013-06-13T21:52:16.183+10:00Rhonda, I am so excited!! I have been able to book...Rhonda, I am so excited!! I have been able to book in to see you at Nambour Library on 10th July. I messaged all my kids to let them know I was going to hear you speak as they all know how much I love your book and your blog. You are a treasure Rhonda and I can't wait to hear you speak about the things that make your life the wonderful life it is.<br />GayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54549307355221554742013-06-13T16:41:52.920+10:002013-06-13T16:41:52.920+10:00I'm from Canberra and I'd love to se you a...I'm from Canberra and I'd love to se you and I think my parents would too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878472296730256179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22477807932446231122013-06-13T13:49:29.278+10:002013-06-13T13:49:29.278+10:00Rhonda, I would love to attend your workshop in Wa...Rhonda, I would love to attend your workshop in Warwick if you have one there sometime.<br /><br />Lyn in Northern New South Wales.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83290112767699471872013-06-13T12:17:50.511+10:002013-06-13T12:17:50.511+10:00It would be nice if you had a workshop in Ipswich....It would be nice if you had a workshop in Ipswich. as i don't drive & rely on public transport or family it's hard for me to get places.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132436602889338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89359482938342018392013-06-13T07:20:36.015+10:002013-06-13T07:20:36.015+10:00I agree totally, Kate. It is a growing movement an...I agree totally, Kate. It is a growing movement and a wonderful way to live.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54363533000488615492013-06-13T07:18:30.295+10:002013-06-13T07:18:30.295+10:00Thanks for sharing your story with us Erin. As you...Thanks for sharing your story with us Erin. As you have discovered, stepping away from the mainstream towards a simpler life is liberating and enriching. Melbourne is too far for Hanno and I to drive at the moment, and we don't fly anymore. However, my publisher is in Melbourne and Hanno and I are hoping to drive to Tasmania on holiday sometime in the next couple of years so popping in for a cuppa is still on the cards and maybe we could fit in a workshop along the way.<br /><br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44182591009393004672013-06-13T07:12:00.104+10:002013-06-13T07:12:00.104+10:00Lismore looks like a genuine possibility, Justyce....Lismore looks like a genuine possibility, Justyce.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19250241027236177342013-06-13T07:11:11.093+10:002013-06-13T07:11:11.093+10:00Thanks white lilly.Thanks white lilly.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62912588062052259502013-06-13T07:06:18.380+10:002013-06-13T07:06:18.380+10:00Rhonda, I am in cq and know from the forum there a...Rhonda, I am in cq and know from the forum there are a few of us up here keen for a workshop.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675540900827964787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12523597358661273252013-06-13T01:00:57.741+10:002013-06-13T01:00:57.741+10:00wish I was closer, I totally agree about labelling...wish I was closer, I totally agree about labelling - so much we don't know about what we're eating.Kirsty @ Bowerbird Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12511849105347338654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24374207368605197902013-06-13T00:16:55.421+10:002013-06-13T00:16:55.421+10:00Hi Rhonda, you can add another to the Melbourne wo...Hi Rhonda, you can add another to the Melbourne workshop wish list! Would love to go to a Workshop even if I have to drive over 3 hours from home to get there. Unless there's more interest from my way up on the coast of East Gippsland. Loved your post on Tea on the 24th April, Margaret's and Lizzys comments brought back many fond memories of tea with my nan. Thank you Rhonda for sharing your knowledge and the kind encouragement that you give. <br /><br />CherishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85746421303213194272013-06-12T22:58:38.069+10:002013-06-12T22:58:38.069+10:00Make that 3 Rhonda! And I bet there would be more....Make that 3 Rhonda! And I bet there would be more. Maybe we have the beginnings of a Simple living group in Melbourne already?? <br />Got me thinking...<br />kateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27946819143267145232013-06-12T22:09:44.609+10:002013-06-12T22:09:44.609+10:00Hi Rhonda, I have been following your blog for a l...Hi Rhonda, I have been following your blog for a long time now I love the simple life and have been encouraging my children, family, friends an all that are interested to be like minded. I live In the Mudgee area and would love for you to come and share your wisdom to my community. I am the Secretary of a women's ministry group and we have a large venue that would be suitable for a workshop free of charge.<br />white_lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706330207967150054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41035487901554235342013-06-12T21:42:37.878+10:002013-06-12T21:42:37.878+10:00Hi Rhonda, This post was very motivating. It was e...Hi Rhonda, This post was very motivating. It was exciting to see you have Lismore in your sights. I work in lismore but live 30 mins away. I would love to attend one if you came that way. I would love to meet some more like minded souls and learn more about simple living too :) Justycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483630822630396158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74263444944582048622013-06-12T17:31:31.852+10:002013-06-12T17:31:31.852+10:00Rhonda, I tried to comment this morning, but it se...Rhonda, I tried to comment this morning, but it seems not to have loaded. Anyway, I would be very interested in a workshop in Canberra, and would be happy to assist with logistics etc if needed. <br /><br />Depending on timing, I might also be able to offer you accommodation, and certainly a meal anytime.<br /><br />Jenny 54Jenny54https://www.blogger.com/profile/10474847362605942267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76147323662513120682013-06-12T15:38:11.000+10:002013-06-12T15:38:11.000+10:00Oh, I'll come if you do one in Canberra. We h...Oh, I'll come if you do one in Canberra. We have just bought a property about an hour away and will be doing up a 1920s teeny-tiny cottage and putting in our veg patch; hopefully chickens come spring. It will be our first non-defence house - we have so many ideas we can't wait to put into practice! I'd love to meet some like minded people in the flesh in a new town.The Provincial Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595525404908754875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48911754270853992152013-06-12T14:20:33.885+10:002013-06-12T14:20:33.885+10:00Thank you Rhonda, I might do that! Our CWA gp is j...Thank you Rhonda, I might do that! Our CWA gp is just finding its feet, but I'm hoping that a few of us are like-minded and might be able to get a Simple Living group started in the future. How I WISH you could come down here and give a talk to us in south-west Victoria!!<br />LorettaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60744769613746329992013-06-12T12:55:26.213+10:002013-06-12T12:55:26.213+10:00Rhonda, I'll come to a workshop if you are in...Rhonda, I'll come to a workshop if you are in Melbourne. You could come here for a cuppa too. Hanno and yourself are always welcome to stay if you need a bed.wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89808749153587597782013-06-12T11:37:26.621+10:002013-06-12T11:37:26.621+10:00Hi Rhonda Jean! I'd love to go to another work...Hi Rhonda Jean! I'd love to go to another workshop! I went to the one on Saturday in Blackheath and live on the central coast - it was quite a drive for me. <br /><br />I have a lovely big home and could quite easily host a workshop at my home if you were interested? :-)<br /><br />Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148517101102534114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52985602060632511952013-06-12T10:32:41.909+10:002013-06-12T10:32:41.909+10:00Hello Rhonda,
I bought your book over 12 months ag...Hello Rhonda,<br />I bought your book over 12 months ago and have been reading your blog since then too. I live in the suburbs of Melbourne with my husband and our dog in a rental property. I had been feeling a slow, growing discontent with the life that was being sold to us. Advertising, tv shows and even friends and family kept telling us that we needed to own more, earn more, eat out more and buy a huge house on a tiny block.<br /><br />Buying your book was the first step in my quiet subversive action against all of that pressure. Since then I have asked a dear friend to teach me how to knit and sew and another lovely new friend is teaching me to cook from scratch and grow my own vegies. I have haggled with my energy provider for a better discount, tackled my husband's tax debt (with him of course), reduced our cost of living and begun saving for a small house on a bigger block.<br /><br />It's been such a liberating experience. I feel calmer and more in control of my life. It's also been great for spending time with other women who I really admire and learning skills from them. As I lost my mother when I was 21 I feel like I am learning the skills that she would have taught me (she did begin), and gaining from building these strong, sharing relationships.<br /><br />So, thank you for guiding me along this pathway, I know it is the right path for us. If you are ever all the way down here in Melbourne I'd love to go to a workshop, or you can drop by for a cup of tea and homemade cake!<br />Thank you,<br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16189073700942672912013-06-12T09:08:42.231+10:002013-06-12T09:08:42.231+10:00Rhonda, the workshop was simply wonderful, and gre...Rhonda, the workshop was simply wonderful, and great to get together with other like-minded people. It's also good to read that you enjoyed them as much as we did, and also found them motivating. Thank you so much for doing them.<br /><br />I also agree that this life is different for everyone. Each person can only do what they can do. That's what I'm doing - it is an ongoing thing, just a bit at a time.<br /><br />My big takeaway from the workshop was how inspiring it can be getting together with other like-minded people, so am trying to find them in my area. So if anyone out there is from around Bathurst, if they could check out my thread about this on the forum and contact me, it would be great.Just Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404359368224055713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2808490781247987292013-06-12T09:06:45.553+10:002013-06-12T09:06:45.553+10:00I'm so glad that the workshops were motivating...I'm so glad that the workshops were motivating for you too Rhonda, it's great that it charged your batteries too. I'm thinking about what I can offer in the local community as a result of the B'heath workshop.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.com