tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post70887987022568343..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: The pea doesn't fall far from the podCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52163378341711279332013-09-17T08:58:54.684+01:002013-09-17T08:58:54.684+01:00They were quite friendly!They were quite friendly!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-73254773059431696142013-09-16T22:06:28.668+01:002013-09-16T22:06:28.668+01:00Oh yes, that's a great idea. Mine will shell ...Oh yes, that's a great idea. Mine will shell peas, but they usually end up eating half of them.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-4529784121504752612013-09-16T22:03:47.407+01:002013-09-16T22:03:47.407+01:00Thanks Devon, it was a close run thing!Thanks Devon, it was a close run thing!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-59038684362141215372013-09-16T22:02:51.244+01:002013-09-16T22:02:51.244+01:00Thank you Gillian. We're always on the lookou...Thank you Gillian. We're always on the lookout for feathers. The boys mostly find grimy old things that they insist on stuffing in my bag. Pheasant feathers are beautiful though, I bet they look wonderful in an old bottle.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37915637147063292072013-09-16T22:01:41.086+01:002013-09-16T22:01:41.086+01:00Thank you Tammy, you're a star. The feathers ...Thank you Tammy, you're a star. The feathers are beautiful, even the slightly shabby ones. I have started on the whole room thing, but it's involving lots of tricky manoevering and maybe even an axe.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-85337777828407537622013-09-16T21:57:48.447+01:002013-09-16T21:57:48.447+01:00Thanks Monica. Hope you find some accessible bulr...Thanks Monica. Hope you find some accessible bulrushes, they're so chunky and nice.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-83106442191236281782013-09-16T21:56:43.462+01:002013-09-16T21:56:43.462+01:00You're right, it would have annoyed me all day...You're right, it would have annoyed me all day. The children were a bit horrified by the rule breaking though. Thank you for your comment.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-22160888899693776442013-09-16T21:55:22.689+01:002013-09-16T21:55:22.689+01:00I can't stop photographing them! I am mesmeri...I can't stop photographing them! I am mesmerised by all the petals.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35886242406562060942013-09-16T21:54:49.876+01:002013-09-16T21:54:49.876+01:00Oh thank you Kari, you say such sweet things. Hop...Oh thank you Kari, you say such sweet things. Hope you have a lovely week.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-43627009348038543352013-09-16T21:53:00.022+01:002013-09-16T21:53:00.022+01:00This made me laugh! The dangers of Christmas must...This made me laugh! The dangers of Christmas must have been passed down through the generations in turkey folklore I think.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16361033702785025692013-09-16T21:52:09.613+01:002013-09-16T21:52:09.613+01:00Thank you Caro, I'm very flattered. Peacock f...Thank you Caro, I'm very flattered. Peacock feathers are beautiful, really quite amazing. You are so right about things being wonderful once they're done. I took the first step today (arranging an electrician), so hopefully I'll be able to maintain the momentum.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-6035034584216397192013-09-16T21:41:13.561+01:002013-09-16T21:41:13.561+01:00Thank you Jo. A mini bulrush sounds wonderful. H...Thank you Jo. A mini bulrush sounds wonderful. Hopefully next year!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-15566330761779660472013-09-16T21:40:20.339+01:002013-09-16T21:40:20.339+01:00Thank you Flighty. I have taken the first steps w...Thank you Flighty. I have taken the first steps with the decluttering and room rearranging. Onwards!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52583042192787969362013-09-16T21:39:37.819+01:002013-09-16T21:39:37.819+01:00Wow, a mob of 30 turkeys sounds quite scary, you&#...Wow, a mob of 30 turkeys sounds quite scary, you're very brave to get out of the car and herd them!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-79699072550151806822013-09-16T21:38:41.139+01:002013-09-16T21:38:41.139+01:00Thank you Rebecca, your comments are so much appre...Thank you Rebecca, your comments are so much appreciated.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21697536670548216402013-09-16T21:37:59.036+01:002013-09-16T21:37:59.036+01:00A whole flock of peacocks, how lovely. I bet they...A whole flock of peacocks, how lovely. I bet they're noisy though! Thank you for your kind comments Jennifer.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72745078039247160752013-09-16T20:23:55.998+01:002013-09-16T20:23:55.998+01:00My girls favourite job this time of year is shelli...My girls favourite job this time of year is shelling peas - they literally ask if they can do it...no matter how long it takes. I may get them started on scrubbing potatoes next :)<br /><br />Nina x...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-53030091839790420132013-09-16T16:43:23.900+01:002013-09-16T16:43:23.900+01:00The photos of the water droplets are stunning! You...The photos of the water droplets are stunning! You have such a beautiful garden. Also, I'm happy to hear you weren't trampled by turkeys! Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-64014197739249071862013-09-15T23:21:11.761+01:002013-09-15T23:21:11.761+01:00What gorgeous photos, especially of the rose. And ...What gorgeous photos, especially of the rose. And that feather! Fabulous. My mum has a nice display of pheasant feathers in an old bottle in the spare room we sleep in, and I'm often tempted to pinch a couple - I do love pretty feathers. And the pea-pod is amazing. How wonderful that your boys are as enchanted by gardening as you are. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-17904947077602278362013-09-14T20:48:47.173+01:002013-09-14T20:48:47.173+01:00CJ you did make me laugh!! I would have helped you...CJ you did make me laugh!! I would have helped you get that feather!!!<br />I have never seen a peacock feather off of the bird before, they are beautiful aren't they!? <br />I'm assuming you've gotten the room sorted out for your son then?? I hope you found room for the desk elsewhere! <br />Hope you're having a good weekend, <br />Tammy<br />Xtlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-30458741440476654042013-09-14T09:06:50.872+01:002013-09-14T09:06:50.872+01:00lovely colour that scarf!
(I WANT some bullrushes...lovely colour that scarf!<br /><br />(I WANT some bullrushes too... sigh sigh)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597324560311863417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-83954228473314670962013-09-13T22:44:04.208+01:002013-09-13T22:44:04.208+01:00Hope you feel better soon. My girl is bringing hom...Hope you feel better soon. My girl is bringing home germs from nursery school now that term is in full swing. Love your daring dash for the feather, you would have regretted not going for it had you walked on by I bet. Lovely photos.xlittle bedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590259889043795570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-65406238569189368132013-09-13T21:06:15.790+01:002013-09-13T21:06:15.790+01:00Reading this I can smell roses after rain, not tha...Reading this I can smell roses after rain, not that we have any, it's the power of suggestion, I simply looked at your lovely rosy pictures :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-87151303492418238082013-09-13T16:06:26.904+01:002013-09-13T16:06:26.904+01:00Love that peacock feather and your daring to get i...Love that peacock feather and your daring to get it:) It is beautiful! Also, it is so cute that he took a picture of the pea pod. You should write a book to include all your beautiful pictures and garden adventures. Hope you have a lovely weekend and feel better:)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-77115286173221219702013-09-13T13:17:28.677+01:002013-09-13T13:17:28.677+01:00When we were renting on a farm, every 1st December...When we were renting on a farm, every 1st December the turkeys would start sleeping on the barn roof and returned every night until January. I kid you not. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.com