tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post5279810667442277136..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: An even keelCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-70162471524987956022014-08-22T19:50:38.271+01:002014-08-22T19:50:38.271+01:00Beautiful artichokes. I can't believe you'...Beautiful artichokes. I can't believe you're boiler is going bad after only 18 months!!! Good luck to youtina bumblebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13660028678294250067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-23021383801833422332014-08-22T18:37:38.858+01:002014-08-22T18:37:38.858+01:00Gosh, life has been a bit stressful hasn't it,...Gosh, life has been a bit stressful hasn't it, but you obviously have an upbeat attitude towards it all at the moment, that's not always easy. Your allotment looks very productive. And I love the photo of your son on his skateboard - every so often I hear a loud crash from our kitchen as my daughter falls off hers yet again! Have a good weekend<br />Caz xxWainwright and Wright.Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861281622417274521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-58408335252062938342014-08-22T13:41:14.603+01:002014-08-22T13:41:14.603+01:00It's true, you have to be as fit as a butcher&...It's true, you have to be as fit as a butcher's dog to attend hospital these days (our local one is so big it has a shopping area which includes an M&S and a huge Costa). Hopefully, you've had your bad luck three things and all will be plain sailing from now on. Love those allotment pictures. love those cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251676130165434278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-61680187477639481042014-08-22T04:48:33.836+01:002014-08-22T04:48:33.836+01:00Those sunflowers are gorgeous! I just love that yo...Those sunflowers are gorgeous! I just love that you are gardening where others have for such a long time... if we look after our soil it just keeps being productive. Beautiful allotment!Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84867998634942689172014-08-22T04:39:31.134+01:002014-08-22T04:39:31.134+01:00i'm sorry i have been away (chaotic at work) a...i'm sorry i have been away (chaotic at work) and am just catching up with all these dramas.<br />what a lot you have been thru - i hope you do back to an even keel soon.<br />if it gives you any comfort, your garden in high summer - well, almost autumn - looks glorious to this colour-deprived tassie reader (badger destruction at all). it's such beauty - those sunflowers, magnificent! it is a privilege, such a blessing.<br />take care.e / dig in hobarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448702578845994922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-73119354947683703172014-08-21T21:21:01.232+01:002014-08-21T21:21:01.232+01:00Great news on all fronts, well except the boiler t...Great news on all fronts, well except the boiler that is, that stinks big time. So glad you were able to get out and about and I think you running full tilt towards the doors was very funny.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-60971226647955384022014-08-21T20:09:42.646+01:002014-08-21T20:09:42.646+01:00Gosh, how did I miss the accident? Your poor boy, ...Gosh, how did I miss the accident? Your poor boy, although I expect he coped really well. I remember trying to remain upbeat about things when my son broke his arm (roller blades and another child on a skateboard were to blame). I was completely practical until they took him into theatre to set the arm (it was a green stick fracture) and nearly crumbled as the anaesthetic took hold. That was a very scary moment. Sorry to hear about your boiler (just as the weather is turning a bit chillier as well!); it makes me thankful that my flat is rented and someone else sorts out the repairs for me (on the whole). You're right, of course, as long as we have our family and friends, the money thing gets put into perspective. Wishing your boy better real soon. C x Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62829591683723923682014-08-21T18:46:33.422+01:002014-08-21T18:46:33.422+01:00Your upbeat attitude and perspective are admirable...Your upbeat attitude and perspective are admirable CJ as you manage the summer hiccups. I'm glad he's on the fast mend. Fingers crossed for the dental xrays. <br /><br />I love the photos of the allotment, lovely as always, is that an artichoke against such a lovely sky?elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-77433048183343450692014-08-21T12:12:06.175+01:002014-08-21T12:12:06.175+01:00Just wanted to say how m,uch I am loving your blog...Just wanted to say how m,uch I am loving your blog! Definitely lots here that I can empathise with even though my kids are grown now. I am a fledgling gardener too so there's lots of inspiration!<br />Any typing errors are down to the cat sat on my shouilder, its the only way I can stop her sitting on the keyboard-shes being a madam today!<br />Be well xCleo Bonbonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934423344418330018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35110712519110424262014-08-21T09:57:22.823+01:002014-08-21T09:57:22.823+01:00Hope your eldest is making good progress - sounds ...Hope your eldest is making good progress - sounds like you've been in a real roller coaster recently, these things always seem to come at once to challenge us. The wheelchair sounds a nightmare.<br />At least you have the allotment to calm your nerves - its lovely to see all your veg and flowers, everything looks so thriving and healthy, a result of your hard work. Deep breaths CJ.<br />Take care<br />Gill xx<br />gillyflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410673843788487544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-7617224135272499172014-08-20T21:23:38.960+01:002014-08-20T21:23:38.960+01:00I can sympathise with the broken knee - did mine 2...I can sympathise with the broken knee - did mine 2 weeks ago, not the kneecap though so am in a brace. Your wheelchair driving sounds on par to my daughters! At least you had a chair with leg lift - they don't exist at new 'super hospital' Southmead!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117825199236174520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-56340761084919484792014-08-20T20:40:32.206+01:002014-08-20T20:40:32.206+01:00I love the picture of the littlest on the skateboa...I love the picture of the littlest on the skateboard. Your hospital visit will probably be one of those miserable things that is really funny when recollected. I like the trick of running at the doors with a broken foot. It's nice of you to do what you can to get a smile out of your son while he's under the weather. Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-9360022259571835072014-08-20T18:56:32.749+01:002014-08-20T18:56:32.749+01:00Glad things are looking up hope he's on the me...Glad things are looking up hope he's on the mend again soon, I'm just back from a festival and spent the weekend travelling backwards in my wheelchair, as the chair just would'nt push forward through parkland and muddy patches<br />Clare xClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982560561057556641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-47120855893167929662014-08-20T15:02:55.787+01:002014-08-20T15:02:55.787+01:00It's good to see that oldest boy is okay, desp...It's good to see that oldest boy is okay, despite your best efforts with the wheelchair! I like the pictures, especially the dark sunflowers. I also like the sentiments of your last sentence. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-78141810343526944612014-08-20T14:29:09.801+01:002014-08-20T14:29:09.801+01:00I'm glad that your oldest is doing well, it so...I'm glad that your oldest is doing well, it sounds as though navigating the hospital was not a joy though! I hope that the boiler is sorted too, that is not nice. It looks as though your plot is doing well, especially in the squash/pumpkin department! Keep taking care and I hope that the other x-ray goes well. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-22916170800090312032014-08-20T14:00:57.664+01:002014-08-20T14:00:57.664+01:00Lovely photos CJ, and huge well done to you for al...Lovely photos CJ, and huge well done to you for always finding something to smile about and a way to keep things fun.<br />Kate xjustpootlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823474347070110168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-5397226601500335982014-08-20T13:19:27.686+01:002014-08-20T13:19:27.686+01:00Your squash and pumpkins are so exciting! I have ...Your squash and pumpkins are so exciting! I have always wanted to grow some of those, but I'm still working on getting just a plain Jane orange pumpkin. It IS interesting to think about who gardened in your plot before you - 500 years, that is amazing! What were they growing, what were they wearing, what were their problems at the time? Hope the guinea pig is okay. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-51087378511739971182014-08-20T10:56:06.794+01:002014-08-20T10:56:06.794+01:00Hi again - I forgot to say this site might be usef...Hi again - I forgot to say this site might be useful for you / your son http://www.limboproducts.co.uk I bought a leg protector so that I can still shower as I have to keep my foot dry for 2 weeks. It is brilliant. I thought there might be some bits that could help your son. Hope you are having a good day. xSaraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090894669938775044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69045224809962256892014-08-20T09:26:50.308+01:002014-08-20T09:26:50.308+01:00Glad to hear that the leg is on the mend and keepi...Glad to hear that the leg is on the mend and keeping my fingers crossed that it's good news for him at the dentist today. I'm in need of a plumber too, the jobs are stacking up actually, a new radiator, another one which isn't working and now the cold bath tap has stopped working, I think it's going to be an expense but they're jobs which have to be done. Your squashes look great, one of my favourite veg.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-39390220091111832542014-08-20T08:48:19.866+01:002014-08-20T08:48:19.866+01:00It's good to hear that the leg is mending, lov...It's good to hear that the leg is mending, loved your story about the wheelchair and the hospital ;)<br /><br />Your allotment looks wonderful, hope the boiler is sorted soon like Sue says is not under guarantee?sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-33464771565229263702014-08-20T08:41:52.146+01:002014-08-20T08:41:52.146+01:00Doesn't your boiler have a longer guarantee su...Doesn't your boiler have a longer guarantee surely it shouldn't break down so quickly.<br /><br />Glad things are sorting out.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-39241031822391249912014-08-20T06:19:29.380+01:002014-08-20T06:19:29.380+01:00Glad your baby hanging in there. It is so scary di...Glad your baby hanging in there. It is so scary discovering that they really are fragile:(<br />Loving your photos. The allotment is so beautiful. My nigella flowers are tiny seedlings right now. I have discovered that the nigella seeds are edible, and also delicious. I put them in Indian dishes and naan bread. It makes me so happy to be growing my own spice!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803297366197086152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71073077460479197982014-08-20T03:29:39.339+01:002014-08-20T03:29:39.339+01:00Oh no, shall have to go back and find out what hap...Oh no, shall have to go back and find out what happened to oldest. It sounds dreadful, poor kid. Hope he heals quickly.<br /><br />Hospitals are great places for calorie-burning, what with pushing ponderous patient-laden vehicles and wandering the miles of hallway between departments.<br /><br />What gorgeous artichokes you have, and I'd love to know what the pretty purple blossoms are in the shot just above them.<br /><br />Hang in there. One day you'll look back on all this and laugh together about it.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-61008453016972211322014-08-20T02:50:11.926+01:002014-08-20T02:50:11.926+01:00I'm glad you are finding your footing with you...I'm glad you are finding your footing with your little guy. And I can understand why you are yelling to be careful a little bit more! And the money thing....ha....one thing after another around these parts as well. But it could be worse and yes it is good to keep it all in perspective. Beautiful Beautiful photos CJ! I wish I could step on back in time with you to check out the gardens! Happy days to you and your boys! Nicole xoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-40233203866211084932014-08-20T00:28:11.595+01:002014-08-20T00:28:11.595+01:00I'm always so awed by how very old things are ...I'm always so awed by how very old things are there, and that so many of them are still in use. It's just amazing. I think it's really interesting think about the people who planted there before you. I wonder what they grew? Did they grow things that aren't even around anymore, I wonder. So interesting. I'm going to think about it all night. Thank you for the pondering fodder. I'm glad your son is doing better. I laughed at your hospital experience. I hate hospitals. Sometimes all you can do is make a little fun out of it. Comedy makes everything better, I've noticed.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.com