tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post7849920169433702073..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Typing, building, biking and a figCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-33303235444989537332014-08-04T09:28:26.768+01:002014-08-04T09:28:26.768+01:00Love the Houses of Cards :). What is it with child...Love the Houses of Cards :). What is it with children playing in entrances to rooms, mine do it all the time too! Wow, a fresh fig I am envious I remember we used to stay at a big house when I was a chld which had an enormous fig tree in the garden, we only managed to stay there at the right time for them to be ripe once, they were heavenly. Hope you get many more in years to come :)sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3814958732531294422014-08-03T12:25:03.912+01:002014-08-03T12:25:03.912+01:00I'm just catching up (well trying to) on old p...I'm just catching up (well trying to) on old posts and I'd missed this one. I bought hubby a fig tree for his 50th but sadly it was savaged by a football and didn't survive, we must try again. And I've learnt what to do with the onions, mine have grown but I didn't know what to do with them, will have to hang them somewhere; I'm trying garlic next year.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-770727975903937702014-08-01T16:38:05.164+01:002014-08-01T16:38:05.164+01:00Your sons are so creative. And your harvest looks ...Your sons are so creative. And your harvest looks so bountiful, all fresh!Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50678462962267035902014-07-31T23:17:08.990+01:002014-07-31T23:17:08.990+01:00Can I tell you I have shouted that many times in a...Can I tell you I have shouted that many times in all the years I have been a Mother, glad your boys are happy and you loved your fig.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67309424009478480222014-07-31T19:50:49.188+01:002014-07-31T19:50:49.188+01:00How delicious, a fig! My parents in law grow figs...How delicious, a fig! My parents in law grow figs they are just so much better than the shop bought ones, i wish you many more! xCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059891495765838372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-16870968638968133092014-07-31T18:07:33.659+01:002014-07-31T18:07:33.659+01:00Now I've always fancied growing a fig. It'...Now I've always fancied growing a fig. It's finding the space for it that's the problem. I think I must try harder. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-32271055886118430812014-07-31T09:36:43.699+01:002014-07-31T09:36:43.699+01:00we did some of the bbc typing a few years ago, I s...we did some of the bbc typing a few years ago, I shall have to get the children to have another go! love the card houses, E has a friend coming over today, it could be the perfect activity.driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-27301364168119830972014-07-30T22:11:08.044+01:002014-07-30T22:11:08.044+01:00Being able to type using all ten fingers is just f...Being able to type using all ten fingers is just fantastic - I am so glad I took this most boring course at 6th form college! There has been card house building in our house, too. We used Uno cards. When I was little, we used to spend our holiday in Northern Italy, in my grandfathers family home. There were two fig trees in the garden. There are few fruits that taste better right from the tree and I really want to eat one just now. CxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-43499265482546988392014-07-30T21:06:42.306+01:002014-07-30T21:06:42.306+01:00How bizzare, we were having this discussion at my ...How bizzare, we were having this discussion at my knitting group recently, one ladies husband had suggested 'The Artist'! His thought was she wouldn't need to concentrate LOL...Debdorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144784177810052734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-32081916406566225712014-07-30T20:31:41.174+01:002014-07-30T20:31:41.174+01:00The Houses of Cards just had me laughing; the idea...The Houses of Cards just had me laughing; the idea that one had to go That Much Bigger than the other is just so family, isn't it? And I love that you grab the camera and photograph it for posterity. When one of them wins the Stirling prize you can always bring out the blog and wave it in front of them!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-43734026268114784512014-07-30T19:58:17.148+01:002014-07-30T19:58:17.148+01:00Love the card houses! Enjoy your holiday!Love the card houses! Enjoy your holiday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-32102170249397365852014-07-30T19:01:03.059+01:002014-07-30T19:01:03.059+01:00Those card houses are amazing! Very elaborate! I...Those card houses are amazing! Very elaborate! I usually get stuck on certain things for a while, too, and become a bit obsessive until something else strikes my fancy. Sounds like you're having a great holiday! What better way to enjoy the summer than fresh food from your garden? Sounds wonderful!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35731867365664971372014-07-30T15:44:51.666+01:002014-07-30T15:44:51.666+01:00Ooh, I'm imagining what happens if one of the ...Ooh, I'm imagining what happens if one of the boys 'accidentally' causes a card house to crumble … there's obviously a fine balance between hours of peace and quiet during the building phase and the aftermath! You're not alone in dozing off during late evening tv watching; my sofa is so comfy that it can sometimes take twice the time needed to watch something as I have to rewind, frequently. Funnily, I don't do that with Inspector Montalbagno as I'm too absorbed in reading the subtitles. <br />Gosh I envy you your fig - so delicious when freshly picked! There's a fig tree at the City Farm and I'm sometimes allowed to have some if a friend is working there but that's a rarity. Have another great week, CJ! Caro xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21794349698239002712014-07-30T15:37:05.001+01:002014-07-30T15:37:05.001+01:00Try Modern Family - perfect for distressing and lo...Try Modern Family - perfect for distressing and lots of laughs (and I can crochet while I watch/look down/watch). Thanks for the typing link, as I need my eldest to start learning! Loom bands, don't get me started on the loom bands! Looks like you're in true summer hols mode! Chrissie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148016735714521048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-28031971952364001962014-07-30T14:41:15.541+01:002014-07-30T14:41:15.541+01:00As always an enjoyable post and wonderful pictures...As always an enjoyable post and wonderful pictures. Building card houses takes me back to the dim, distant past! <br />Your garlic and onions are looking good. Well done with the fig, I hope there'll be plenty more to enjoy. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-29005648288881185622014-07-30T13:34:31.049+01:002014-07-30T13:34:31.049+01:00Hey CJ,
House Of Cards got on my wick, and I reall...Hey CJ,<br />House Of Cards got on my wick, and I really wanted to like it, 'cause I like Kevin Spacey. But I didn't actually like any of the characters. Not one. All smarmy and up their own arse. I would recommend Homeland. I have just finished watching series 1. <br />Leanne xx<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-54221005078756360572014-07-30T10:40:07.654+01:002014-07-30T10:40:07.654+01:00Does falling asleep watching TV mean the programme...Does falling asleep watching TV mean the programme is boring or that you are relaxed and the minds is empty. We both do it!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-81889524785250035502014-07-30T10:21:20.042+01:002014-07-30T10:21:20.042+01:00Your garlic looks great, mine is like a big marble...Your garlic looks great, mine is like a big marble but not larger than that........ I think it was all to wet and warm this winter here in Holland. It's the first year the Fig is in the garden so it has to grow a bit more before I can eat my own figs.Marbadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682841907191124367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31834129641022715922014-07-30T09:55:55.631+01:002014-07-30T09:55:55.631+01:00It sounds like a varied programme of activities oc...It sounds like a varied programme of activities occupying the holidays so far. How wonderful to have your own figs, I wonder if my little twig will ever grow big enough to supply me with some fruit.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-63637683464376466552014-07-30T09:30:43.745+01:002014-07-30T09:30:43.745+01:00We tasted our first ever fig from our little tree ...We tasted our first ever fig from our little tree the other day.. so sweet and still warm from the tree.. delicious, we have 3 more waiting to be picked.. yummy! :o) xxJulie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-64961702118392714092014-07-30T08:48:40.827+01:002014-07-30T08:48:40.827+01:00Loved reading this, made me smile - the card house...Loved reading this, made me smile - the card house looks great and the cycle rides.....once when we out on our bikes my daughter kept cycling right behind me and I kept asking her not to as it was dangerous and sure enough, I had to stop sharply once and she was straight into the back of me!! No doubt I shouted "And that is why I kept saying don't cycle so closely!" And a home grown fig - very impressive<br />Caz xxWainwright and Wright.Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861281622417274521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21820501560796054082014-07-30T08:20:27.855+01:002014-07-30T08:20:27.855+01:00That is a very impressive card castle!!! I have a...That is a very impressive card castle!!! I have a similar problem watching the TV and crocheting as I have to watch my crochet, so I just listen to the TV, it is all well and good as long as I stay awake, don't drift off into pondering other things, and as long as they are talking or there is noise on the TV, hubby gets cross if I ask for a running commentary when there is no noise! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-68298823189616478272014-07-30T07:40:44.584+01:002014-07-30T07:40:44.584+01:00I absolutely love your blog and your writing style...I absolutely love your blog and your writing style, it never fails to make me smile :)<br />I too have an amazing memory of eating sun warmed figs straight from the tree when I stayed in Majorca a few years ago, it was possibly one of the best breakfasts ever.<br />Wishing you a happy summer holiday full of good things xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAttic24https://www.blogger.com/profile/05276400306932560082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75293194059368309142014-07-30T07:21:38.113+01:002014-07-30T07:21:38.113+01:00Soujnds like a perfect summer holiday. I do love ...Soujnds like a perfect summer holiday. I do love how you usually add a bit of reality to your posts as well though Like shouting you wouldn't be doing the cycling ever again - I could just see it all and feel for you!Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21265103179063224612014-07-30T06:02:26.365+01:002014-07-30T06:02:26.365+01:00Very impressive card house - we must get out the T...Very impressive card house - we must get out the Top Trumps. We too have a fig tree but they are never as nice as the fig we scrumped from a tree overhanging the path in Rhodes years ago; that really was heavenly. Looking back though, maybe it just seemed so much nicer as it was eaten in the sunshine, overlooking some stunning Greek scenery!VeggieMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467026136649574350noreply@blogger.com