tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8739283549987364741..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: A Monday at the end of JanuaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74513382301367510512016-01-27T06:59:35.465+10:002016-01-27T06:59:35.465+10:00Thanks Ingrid, send it to rhondahetzel@gmail.comThanks Ingrid, send it to rhondahetzel@gmail.comrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42590676962927746412016-01-27T04:32:42.655+10:002016-01-27T04:32:42.655+10:00thank you Rhonda for your link to the best looking...thank you Rhonda for your link to the best looking bread. Love the Rye breads. Europeans just like the Rye breads rather then the soft white. I have a wonderful recipe for a dark Grain bread. How can I get this recipe to you? I am sure You would like to try it. Can I posted to you in the mail?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845926654742957333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30257657620543600612016-01-26T20:01:36.701+10:002016-01-26T20:01:36.701+10:00Thank you for your gentle reminders Rhonda of a li...Thank you for your gentle reminders Rhonda of a life well livedKatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463021221866523193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22059606683844781512016-01-26T08:22:17.732+10:002016-01-26T08:22:17.732+10:00I was thinking the same thing just the other day. ...I was thinking the same thing just the other day. Someone remarked that it's almost the end of January and it suddenly dawned on me that there is really only one more cold month in store for us. February is a tough month to get through for me-----all my thoughts are focused spring deciding on what to plant once the soil warms up enough to be worked or at least raked through for a few seeds to be sown----but February drags on for sooooo long. March is still chilly and sometimes we even get snow but every day gets us closer to that happy springtime. <br /><br />I'm hoping for an early spring here in Indiana vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428581552807859803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62371032271723909922016-01-26T08:04:46.867+10:002016-01-26T08:04:46.867+10:00Hello Ingrid. I use the same recipe for all my bre...Hello Ingrid. I use the same recipe for all my bread, I just change the type of flour. Sometimes I add milk powder, sometimes butter, those elements just change the taste slightly. Here is the recipe: http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2010/01/simple-living-series-making-bread.html Good luck!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43483387692404790472016-01-26T07:45:38.062+10:002016-01-26T07:45:38.062+10:00We had a blizzard this past weekend, so I have bee...We had a blizzard this past weekend, so I have been in, except for goat and chicken care and filling the bird feeders. I finished two sweaters for a new granddaughter, tied an afghan sized quilt for same, made myself a cape from a bit of Scot wool with my tartan plaid, cooked, read, baked, cleaned closets and drawers, and bird watched. It has been glorious and I am sad that I will have to leave home soon to return to work! I look at these days as my actual life and not the ones where I leave home to earn my keep! :) Should I be fortunate enough to be home another day, I will make soap... How could anyone be bored being home? Thanks for the link to Maggie Rabbit. I would love to make one, too! mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19790834124093047242016-01-26T06:48:38.353+10:002016-01-26T06:48:38.353+10:00I feel the same way about the heat,totally unmotiv...I feel the same way about the heat,totally unmotivated.<br />Last night was actually quite cool and when I went to let the girls out(chickens) this morning I had a sudden burst of energy and got inspired to do an early morning garden. Roll on winter, can't wait. Have a great day.SueLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878593174699605339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47207537179940628652016-01-26T06:47:49.582+10:002016-01-26T06:47:49.582+10:00Hello Rhonda,
Thank you so much for sharing your d...Hello Rhonda,<br />Thank you so much for sharing your dayly doings. I enjoy reading your blog very much....... Now, if you don't mind, would uou be able to share the recipe for the bread you have just posted? Thank you Rhonda<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845926654742957333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78737478529073691322016-01-26T03:29:19.650+10:002016-01-26T03:29:19.650+10:00Hi Roxie, I bought a kit, including the pattern an...Hi Roxie, I bought a kit, including the pattern and everything needed to make her, here: http://aliciapaulson.com/products/miss-maggie-rabbit-softie-kit <br />xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73948594804099071202016-01-26T01:04:55.110+10:002016-01-26T01:04:55.110+10:00I especially love your thought about your life not...I especially love your thought about your life not spent wishing for someone else's way of living - your life is real & authentic and perfect for you. I've followed your blog for years and I'm always comforted by the words you write, solidifying my own thoughts about home & life. We're still in the chill of winter here in the US - NE Texas, but I know what you mean about enjoying hot meals during the chill of the day. I'm enjoying an endless soup I make each week for quick & healthy lunches, this week it's a cabbage stew. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your world and for giving us encouragement in our own lives!<br /><br />~Taylor-Made Homestead~<br />TexasTexas Homesteaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875287623361173707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66069532399198326272016-01-26T00:46:29.870+10:002016-01-26T00:46:29.870+10:00I hate the heat. If I could move to a colder state...I hate the heat. If I could move to a colder state I would do it in a minute. It is not possible right now. We are stuck here till my husband retires. Our plan is to use an RV to travel. Here in this part of TX the heat can go up to 110 easy. Air conditioning bills are so high. We have had a very mild winter so far. Not even a freeze yet. It has gone to 35 or so, but not below yet. My husband is getting Spring fever and is ready to plant the garden.<br />Can I ask where you got the pattern to make the bunny doll you made? I have a special day care little girl with a birthday in late March. I wanted to make one for her.<br />Hope you have a wonderful week.Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56467280613674645602016-01-25T19:14:07.644+10:002016-01-25T19:14:07.644+10:00I am enjoying the hibernation of winter here. Wal...I am enjoying the hibernation of winter here. Walks outside wrapped up against the elements, sledging when it snows and the beautiful light when the sun shines. Indoors baking, sewing, knitting and cosying up by the fire. I need this time to ready ourselves for spring and summer.sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33476686381088319532016-01-25T14:35:09.515+10:002016-01-25T14:35:09.515+10:00This is so much how I feel about my life, too - no...This is so much how I feel about my life, too - not perfect, not fancy - but honest and a work-in progress. Tomorrow I'll make bread, take the new pup with me to move the goats to the larger pasture for the day, change a dozen or so diapers...and cook, clean, wash on repeat :) Just another Monday!<br />-Jaime Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64293193774009782492016-01-25T14:09:08.324+10:002016-01-25T14:09:08.324+10:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who will be ...I'm glad I'm not the only one who will be glad to see Summer go! Working with fibre as often as I do, I get pretty excited about the onset of cooler weather.<br />Kelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51258523638131644172016-01-25T13:29:09.312+10:002016-01-25T13:29:09.312+10:00The weather is a funny thing isn't it. I enjoy...The weather is a funny thing isn't it. I enjoy the heat if I have nothing to do but sit by the beach or s pool but this is rare with 3 little ones. More often than not there is work to be done and I enjoy it. On a hot day I do the bare minimum and am so unproductive. As soon as the weather cools I'm off to it again!<br /><br />I much prefer the meals in the cooler weather too. Cooking is slower and I feel I can cook in bigger batches too which reduces my workload a little to give me more time for other tasks.<br /><br />Living in s bush fire prone area in Victoria, I'll be much more relaxed once the threat of summer is gone. The hills are so beautiful in the cooler weather. Jade X Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778711822210545262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41067967012726432862016-01-25T11:47:18.578+10:002016-01-25T11:47:18.578+10:00One of the highlights from today was making homema...One of the highlights from today was making homemade pasta, which I haven't done in years. I love the fabrics you're using!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14784991933526911722016-01-25T11:33:44.827+10:002016-01-25T11:33:44.827+10:00I also feel as though the heat saps the will to li...I also feel as though the heat saps the will to live, or at least to do anything useful but I can't yet see an end to it with the hottest days yet to come. If i want veg for winter, I have to start it now but nothing wants to germinate in the heat (I know how it feels), and I've had to quit making butter until the world cools off and the grass grows again. Sooo looking forward to a fire and soup and hot water bottles again.CassieOznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12828896055183054792016-01-25T11:32:52.583+10:002016-01-25T11:32:52.583+10:00We were snowed in for 3 days and were finally able...We were snowed in for 3 days and were finally able to get out today. It felt good to get out of the house for a bit. It is funny how over here on our side of the world we long for summer and sunshine and you wish for what we are tired of..such is life!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20259552272771993202016-01-25T11:20:37.413+10:002016-01-25T11:20:37.413+10:00My husband said he wants to retire in the future t...My husband said he wants to retire in the future to QLD but I let him know how unimpressed with that idea. Humidity is the worst, I think I much prefer to live somewhere like Tasssie. Today I'll make a sponge cake to make lamingtons with the children tomorrow for Australia Day, plus try to get all my granny squares made up to finish off this blanket before carpal tunnel surgery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65119741316642805882016-01-25T11:15:55.454+10:002016-01-25T11:15:55.454+10:00It's winter here and I've been a declutter...It's winter here and I've been a decluttering fool (I feel I'm finally nearing the end lol!) I'm looking forward to summer (we are always super busy going to the beach and outdoor concerts). These endless gray days are sapping my energy. I am 2/3's the way finished with my latest (crochet) afghan. I have to get it done before it's too warm to have an ever growing afghan across my lap :-)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509754388583159590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39875867467428551232016-01-25T10:59:47.941+10:002016-01-25T10:59:47.941+10:00Because Sunday is my day out of the store, and bec...Because Sunday is my day out of the store, and because the weather here was lovely at 42F, I managed to get a lot done on the Do List: two loads of wash, clean-up at the rental house and the shop, hauled off the recycling, and am now waiting for the bread to rise so I can get it baked before bedtime. In the odd minutes I got in some quilting, which is what I really wanted to do! I am so looking forward to retirement, when all the things will be want to's.Patty@inStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008067462064666901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31585939575684587132016-01-25T09:33:09.603+10:002016-01-25T09:33:09.603+10:00I find since I had the kids that the heat really s...I find since I had the kids that the heat really saps me too. I am forever sitting with my feet in the paddle pool for a few minutes to reach a nice body temperature again! <br /><br />As for the agenda today, more thesis writing - I am under strict instructions from friends and family that I must work hard today so I play tomorrow :) We will see, it is now at that end stage where motivation is hard to find and each word agonised over! I also feel myself starting to think about how my time will spent in the days / weeks / months after all this is over, before I find a `real' job outside the home. I am making lists of priorities, where I will turn my attention to first, what I need to make etc etc. Isn't life grand? <br /><br />Ayesha :)Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709835092401492729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53283101221559999902016-01-25T09:06:46.356+10:002016-01-25T09:06:46.356+10:00I love the following:
"Doing these simple t...I love the following: <br /><br />"Doing these simple tasks reveals to me every day that what we have here is real life. It's not hidden behind fashion, stress or longing for someone else's life. I feel that this is where I should be and this is as good as it gets. Our life isn't fancy but it's productive and genuine"<br /><br />Thank you for sharing so much and for being the inspiration that you are.<br /><br />Love & hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72789477748746244862016-01-25T09:01:52.798+10:002016-01-25T09:01:52.798+10:00What a beautiful patchwork cover you are making, R...What a beautiful patchwork cover you are making, Rhonda. I love the fabrics you have chosen to piece together. Very nice.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91388808987339891402016-01-25T08:57:02.783+10:002016-01-25T08:57:02.783+10:00A lovely post. Genuine, just like the life you hav...A lovely post. Genuine, just like the life you have made for yourself. If there is anything I yearn to be it is genuine. Off to bed here in Norway, Sunday evening. Bit late tonight as we got caught up in a Superman film ;). Pam in NorwayWinkel's Crazy Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934679165455175289noreply@blogger.com