tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post6908384933747880308..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: December blueCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-90442063014494040872016-12-20T01:33:58.728+00:002016-12-20T01:33:58.728+00:00Pulling my heartstrings with your photos and words...Pulling my heartstrings with your photos and words, as always. What beautiful shades of blue you photographed and such a unique idea. Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21765688802796298062016-12-16T21:41:49.313+00:002016-12-16T21:41:49.313+00:00Hi CJ, I'm just trying to catch up. Time has n...Hi CJ, I'm just trying to catch up. Time has not been on my side where the internet is concerned. I hope you've had a good week and are now basking in the glow of being able to stop for a while. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-20907205535429140092016-12-16T21:23:49.444+00:002016-12-16T21:23:49.444+00:00we've bought my son a camera trap to do some w...we've bought my son a camera trap to do some wildlife photography, I was quite excited to see some footage of a vole or a mouse, until someone told me it would probably film rats..........driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-4361833799847054372016-12-13T22:51:12.810+00:002016-12-13T22:51:12.810+00:00christmas doesn't make me nervous! when you le...christmas doesn't make me nervous! when you let go of the commercialism and related pressures, and focus on family (and nice food), christmas is lovely.<br />of course it helps that it is summer here, blue skies and hopefully sunshine and plenty of time and good weather to spend in the garden. a time to re-charge, not get stressed!<br />happy holidays CJ XXe / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-77273947178158762362016-12-13T15:28:10.124+00:002016-12-13T15:28:10.124+00:00I went to return my library book yesterday and rea...I went to return my library book yesterday and realised I'd left the book at home! At least they let me renew it. Ah... Boys and knives... Remember it well. The thought of twelve people for Christmas dinner, plus a new baby and an oversized puppy are giving me sleepless nights at the moment.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-65409194677804642332016-12-13T15:12:11.166+00:002016-12-13T15:12:11.166+00:00Sitting and whittling sounds very tempting, especi...Sitting and whittling sounds very tempting, especially at the moment when there's just too.much.to.do. Anything making me nervous? Only that a recurring dream, in which everyone sits down at the Christmas table only to discover I've already eaten everything, comes true. Actually, I have eaten all the mince pies.lovethosecupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083162147277460536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-42492039712143544012016-12-12T22:12:24.355+00:002016-12-12T22:12:24.355+00:00The run-up to Christmas is so busy with school chi...The run-up to Christmas is so busy with school children, isn't it? So much to make/buy/donate/wrap etc. My son liked penknives too, and hankered after a lighter to match. I love your photos - so serene and uplifting. Is that the Severn looking blue? Lovely.<br />Cathy xThe House with the Blue Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427149486706803890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-15943775160108107912016-12-12T19:54:31.787+00:002016-12-12T19:54:31.787+00:00You sound just like me getting carried away with i...You sound just like me getting carried away with ideas! Your children's presents sound wonderful. My son has just informed us that he is getting an allotment in Bristol. I don't think he realises what hard work it will be, but that gives us something useful to buy for a Christmas present! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-86699495317186961712016-12-12T01:51:58.222+00:002016-12-12T01:51:58.222+00:00These pictures are so lovely and calming, I especi...These pictures are so lovely and calming, I especially love the doors.Rachelhttp://rachelpiso.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-27320100991045445072016-12-11T21:34:07.428+00:002016-12-11T21:34:07.428+00:00Christmas is heading my way much to fast. As for ...Christmas is heading my way much to fast. As for the knives, you are a brave woman.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-79310828312672750502016-12-11T20:13:22.206+00:002016-12-11T20:13:22.206+00:00beautiful soothing blues....*sigh*. we're back...beautiful soothing blues....*sigh*. we're back to grey here today...well, white actually as the snow's been falling most of the day. very festive and we had a lovely winter-wonderland-ish walk with the Emma-dog earlier.<br /><br />i've not heard of such a thing as a fish catapult. is it for hurling fish? i'm having a Monty Python moment. i've heard that giving children knives is a good thing, and completely normal in every part of the world that hasn't been converted into a nanny state. i always remember boys having pen-knives when i was a kid....i don't recall any amputations or stabbings. something to do with normal risk-assessment learning. which makes complete sense. still, not a bad idea to have emergency info at the ready. <br /><br />tree is up and decorated. shopping done as well as the wrapping. Amazon has been my great friend this year and i'm not ashamed to admit it. preserving my sanity has been my gift to myself this year. :)<br /><br />xoxoxoxo<br /> <br />melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984286138124792000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-12416759087020282612016-12-11T10:31:21.719+00:002016-12-11T10:31:21.719+00:00Gorgeous blues here in your photos, CJ. You sound ...Gorgeous blues here in your photos, CJ. You sound quite calm and collected, despite the seasonal stress, which is lovely to read. It's fairly under control here – we bought our tree yesterday and wrestled it into position (a tight squeeze), decorating it later today, presents about one-third done (some online shopping to be done asap), etc. I'm resolutely Keeping Calm. My middle son (15) has a beloved penknife and we haven't had to whizz to a&e so far... Sam xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51336774824168296452016-12-11T09:05:43.980+00:002016-12-11T09:05:43.980+00:00Oh wow! How blimmin marvellous! That sounds divine...Oh wow! How blimmin marvellous! That sounds divine :)Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50409795173177495432016-12-10T12:37:44.952+00:002016-12-10T12:37:44.952+00:00We're three on crimble day which is perfect. P...We're three on crimble day which is perfect. Parkrun in the morning them home for roast pheasant, presents and a dog walk :o). Present-wise something similar for L is here and I'd already done lots of sewing stuff that's being parcelled out as presents but not sure I'll do the quantity next year (nodding in agreement with lovely Leanne here). Your boys will love their gifts. Have you got a dedicated lane to get to A&E?? (I'm sure you won't need it. Ours were always v good with knives. No horrible accidents.) xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-82588911608434064822016-12-10T09:58:58.726+00:002016-12-10T09:58:58.726+00:00Beautiful blue door and beautiful wreath. Christma...Beautiful blue door and beautiful wreath. Christmas countdown in all its glory but I'm finding it hard to keep up with it all now when we are getting closer. On top of it all I woke up with a terrible cold and have not been able to sleep well since 3am... Always on a weekend when things needs to be done, crafts are to be enjoyed and baking with kids is my priority... Well oh well. Christmas will arrive when it arrives no matter if I am "armed" to my teeth or not with preparations. Happy weekend and good on you being somewhat prepared after all. <br />Xxx Annette - MyRoseValleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778246579909568662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-91485681314778211312016-12-10T09:34:24.056+00:002016-12-10T09:34:24.056+00:00I still have me penknife. Don't let it take a ...I still have me penknife. Don't let it take a grip, just ride the advent waves under blue skies. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-54246119051895375872016-12-10T08:43:13.235+00:002016-12-10T08:43:13.235+00:00Are the presents all coming from the same friend? ...Are the presents all coming from the same friend? Are they survivalists? Are you sure they're a real friend? I laughed at the idea of having the A&E details on the cupboard door. Very necessary. <br /><br />And even as I laugh, I am really thinking what excellent presents for boys. I want a paintball catapult for me. Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-34511214495013817352016-12-10T08:09:48.993+00:002016-12-10T08:09:48.993+00:00Beautiful pictures CJ,
I'm contemplating eldes...Beautiful pictures CJ,<br />I'm contemplating eldests desire for a knife ( he has a pen knife) <br />Christmas is not my favourite time of year I will admit. Loving Sandras idea to celebrate every other year :0)<br />Hope your computer behaves now.<br />Jacquie xJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51929780526990425222016-12-10T07:05:33.418+00:002016-12-10T07:05:33.418+00:00I'm remembering the knot in the stomach at thi...I'm remembering the knot in the stomach at this time of year in Christmases past. Now my children are grown, with families of their own, I choose to do Christmas every other year. This year is my year off and I will be spending it in glorious creative isolation in a treehouse by the sea - for a month. When I return, mid January it will all be over. Grannies are allowed to be eccentric, it's marvellous! Wishing you all a peaceful joyful time.sandra dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298288244781162035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-86988954691046079962016-12-09T21:53:16.196+00:002016-12-09T21:53:16.196+00:00Pen knifes are a must for every child. Both my old...Pen knifes are a must for every child. Both my older ones have their own. I don't trust James and Alistair just yet, they are quite immature for their age.... You sound very chilled CJ, I am liking it. Love your blue photos, very soothing. Wishing you a lovely weekend. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-24828495535219984992016-12-09T20:31:07.244+00:002016-12-09T20:31:07.244+00:00Fourteen people will be arriving at my door in two...Fourteen people will be arriving at my door in two weeks. I'm terrified!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52872071335991834432016-12-09T18:46:51.777+00:002016-12-09T18:46:51.777+00:00I've invited my brother for the big event, I&#...I've invited my brother for the big event, I'm nervous about that. My eldest son gave him the nickname 'Uncle Knobhead' several years back - suits him too! A penknife, how exciting I'm sure it will be well treasured x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-33214905047609828682016-12-09T15:55:56.126+00:002016-12-09T15:55:56.126+00:00Christmas always makes me nervous even without the...Christmas always makes me nervous even without the penknives.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-36217069020072123322016-12-09T15:44:11.710+00:002016-12-09T15:44:11.710+00:00The blues are so soothing, Ah, a boy and his knif...The blues are so soothing, Ah, a boy and his knife, hours of fun for the whole family.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-7309790628645999962016-12-09T15:30:15.627+00:002016-12-09T15:30:15.627+00:00It is so refreshing to hear about your simple gift...It is so refreshing to hear about your simple gifts for your boys, I have been amazed and appalled at some of the things children expect and get. The wreaths on the blue doors were a delight.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com