tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post2627098658056543971..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 7th June, 2019.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-89886090421603441292019-06-12T06:43:00.921-07:002019-06-12T06:43:00.921-07:00Dear Bridge,
That recipe will come up if you searc...Dear Bridge,<br />That recipe will come up if you search the blog plus gingerbread. It contains a cup of honey. Good if you have honey. <br />You have new shelves too! It is so nice to get organised and set them to some stuff. good use! That was a great op shop sale! And it is good to you can sells stuff to finance other things. A dog will be good for the boys. A dog can also be a good security measure even a small dog. <br />Pets are my big subject at the moment since Lucy and I seem to have the knack of accumulating them. Chloe does too only not so much as us lately! Speaking of... I got another lamb today (Wednesday) So oh my goodness! <br />I hope your week is going well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34724269006187185272019-06-12T05:47:42.944-07:002019-06-12T05:47:42.944-07:00Dear Cookie, It is good you have been able to plan...Dear Cookie, It is good you have been able to plant. Some of the ladies are telling me they still just cannot plant as it is too wet and the season is slipping away from them. The device is interesting... I will be interested to hear more after you have tested it for a bit longer. Deer are particularly hard to keep out of gardens! Patsy would be keen I think to hear if it works well on rabbits.<br />What a brilliant idea re the little plants as micro greens. A couple of years ago our supermarkets started selling tiny micro greens that looked amazing and so pretty. Genius to use the tiny things that get pulled out to make way!<br />Cookie I love the skirts! I am due to do a Tuesday Club post here on the blog... animals have held me up! My Grand daughters are big on skirts. This really appeals to me! I love use it up projects as you know! Yes thank you re the email. I am so behind and I hope finally I will get the pics up on Tuesday. I know everyone will want the formula on the skirts so if you will add it in comments then that would be amazing. <br />We were working outside on our bonfires and clearing each sunny day. Last night began to rain and it looks rainy for a few days. We had nearly an inch since last night. It came at a good time when my legs and arms were truly worn out and so today was a more indoor day (except for collecting eggs and feeding animals) and a chance to catch up a bit on housework and baking. I needed to go feed Chloe and Lukes dogs as they were away. I came home with another lamb! So my schedule isn't improved its a bit worse lol<br />Thank you so much for sharing your week and the photos. I will email you asap! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54301433021861135112019-06-12T05:10:28.070-07:002019-06-12T05:10:28.070-07:00Dear Tammy, Thank you! Well you might be right as...Dear Tammy, Thank you! Well you might be right as today (Wednesday) I have another lamb! So I got to test out my preparedness and it was really good. I had everything on hand and knew what to do right away. So yes my herd grew again! I hope your week is going well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43475356565461067812019-06-11T11:34:15.557-07:002019-06-11T11:34:15.557-07:00Dear Glenda,
Thank you for sharing the info on Vit...Dear Glenda,<br />Thank you for sharing the info on Vitacost. I spent a little time looking at their website and will definitely do some ordering from them. We live in a mid-Atlantic state and are experiencing the same things grocery wise. Blessings, Cookie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34261480802396886112019-06-10T20:06:20.912-07:002019-06-10T20:06:20.912-07:00Dear Jen, Some of the USA ladies have told me the ...Dear Jen, Some of the USA ladies have told me the same thing, they are planting very late or still havent been able to plant at all. Very concerning since the season ends when it ends with snow! Here if we are late well we dont get these cold temperatures or snow so it is not so serious.<br />Well yeh the quiet of the country... we have visitors most days and the animals have a lot to say and they only say it at one volume! But these are noises I like. Happy noises.<br />It could be very handy for you to have a friend opening a shop! You make so many things that would sell like hot cakes. Time is probably the issue. But still it could ba a handy opportunity to have. <br />I hope you have a good new week! With much love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17151995551239911902019-06-10T19:58:27.197-07:002019-06-10T19:58:27.197-07:00This was a good time to get gift cards! Good savi...This was a good time to get gift cards! Good savings! I hope this week will be another good one! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5677138360105944742019-06-10T19:56:55.262-07:002019-06-10T19:56:55.262-07:00Dear Glenda,
I feel so much better gluten free it ...Dear Glenda,<br />I feel so much better gluten free it is not funny. Mainly I just use my regular recipes with GF flour. If I could eat no flour at all I would be even better but there are too many cakes etc that I like! I am not even sure if it is gluten for me that is the problem or wheat itself. Either way I can do 10 x more in a day if I dont touch wheat. <br />I am hearing about big price increases very widely (in the US prepare groups and Proverbs 31 ladies group and Patsys group) and with the crisis with corn gosh that is going to have a big impact right down to meat prices etc. And dairy too since dairy cows are so often fed corn. <br />It is lovely you got some patterns cut out. <br />The animals do take a lot of time. Washing bottles and mixing formulas etc too. But Laffie is one month old today and so things get a bit easier as they get older. <br />I will write asap. You can see how things are and this week we have had bonfires daily sometimes two... we are clearing up the outer yard and it is a massive job. I have been soaking in an epsom salts bath in the evening! Hope this week is going well! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66600933317705525482019-06-10T15:18:32.102-07:002019-06-10T15:18:32.102-07:00Dear Annabel,
You always get so much done each we...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />You always get so much done each week. I'm glad it's going to be back to a little cooler weather for you, and that you can get back to cleaning up all the branches and trees again for protection against fire next summer. Your swap goodies look amazing! And I love those little tags you made. Every time you talk about all of those little critters you have around, I laugh to myself about all of the "peace and quiet" in the country!! Ha, ha.<br /><br />It's been very busy here as I keep working on the outside chores I can do since it's still so wet (more rain on the way!!! We're about 3 weeks late planting and still won't be able to do any this week!), like some flower bed weeding, etc., and otherwise working on inside cleaning and organizing chores. I have managed to get some rhubarb jam made, and will make some rhubarb pineapple jam this week. Also, a friend of mine is opening a gift shop and has asked friends to contribute some items for her grand opening this weekend, which she will sell on consignment, so I've made a few things for that. Looks like my husband will be reroofing one side of our house this summer, as soon as it is nice for a few days in a row! There's definitely always something to do!<br /><br />Hope you have a lovely week. Looking forward to "news from the farm" again on Friday!<br /><br />xx Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16304825456212426952019-06-10T06:10:04.382-07:002019-06-10T06:10:04.382-07:00The local supermarket had spend $50 on gift cards ...The local supermarket had spend $50 on gift cards get $7.50 in free groceries.The gift cards were to many different stores and restaurants. I spent $250 in gift cards and got $37.50 free in groceries. I spent only $4 on groceries this week. We have several graduation parties, father's day and anniversaries coming up so the gift cards will be put to good use. Making Cents Of It Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09121344770577065537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10248448366517289862019-06-09T11:41:54.024-07:002019-06-09T11:41:54.024-07:00Dear Annabel,
What a blessing to be surrounded ...Dear Annabel,<br /> What a blessing to be surrounded by all those loving animals. Anyone who loves animals is awesome in my book. I am always very cautious of anyone who dislikes animals. <br /> You had a very busy and successful week, for sure.<br /> I managed to sew some this week and to cut out several patterns for future use. Much of the week was spent trying to gather together my old gluten free recipes. I was totally gluten free before moving into this house and I felt so much better. So, back to it and, after five years, I need to round up much of what I have put 'somewhere.' :)<br /> We saved money, as always, by ordering organic shelf stable foods from Vitacost. We wait for the 20% off coupon and combine it with items that are currently on sale to truly save.<br /> I don't know about elsewhere, but the prices in our area have gone up on some items significantly. Also, there seems to be less of the normal crops we would see right now in the grocery store. Perhaps, it is just our area, but it is enough to trigger some flares and for us to be more diligent in our preparing. We had been so steadfast for some years, but the past two years had slacked off while using up what we needed to rotate. Now, we need to get back on track.<br />Have a wonderful week.<br />Love,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84790633954193494742019-06-09T07:19:30.332-07:002019-06-09T07:19:30.332-07:00Your baby lamb is adorable in that sweater....too ...Your baby lamb is adorable in that sweater....too cute. Love the shelving unit you are using for the farm babies supplies....At the rate you are acquiring them you will have a herd before too long or at least a small one...Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39865314889568794182019-06-08T21:24:16.285-07:002019-06-08T21:24:16.285-07:00Hi Annabel and thank you for your encouragement :)...Hi Annabel and thank you for your encouragement :).<br /><br />We have so far got down to -4 oc at the lowest but a few days at 0 oc but been warmer the last couple of days. With the insulation in the roof now we only turn on the slow combustion stove on low instead of high so we are saving wood usage as well. Hoping summer will be cooler now with the house insulated too.<br /><br />Have a great week :).<br /><br />Sewingcreations15 (Lorna).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44031282812850177172019-06-08T20:43:43.057-07:002019-06-08T20:43:43.057-07:00How wonderful a built in cuddly lawnmower!! I didn...How wonderful a built in cuddly lawnmower!! I didn’t think you would raise them for meat (not that that is a problem) I just thought maybe they were destined to go back to the farms they came from. Once neighbors know you take in orphans you might find yourself with more animals than you can handle LOL<br />I think you are doing a wonderful thing, and it must feel so rewarding 😊Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8079751048808581822019-06-08T05:38:20.262-07:002019-06-08T05:38:20.262-07:00Dear Lorna, Wow you had a big week of savings! I ...Dear Lorna, Wow you had a big week of savings! I am doing the same with croissants and rolls if I see bargains. The other day I got some bacon and cheese rolls for a bargain and thought ok they could go with soup or andy might have warmed for lunch. Very good savings. <br />What a big job the insulation would have been. But this is so worthwhile. You will be glad of it. I am not sure how cold it gets there in winter. We are getting 4 degrees in the night but I know it will get colder. Our wood heater has turned out to be so lovely. Best thing ever. Andy did quite a bit of wood cutting today. We are lucky with our wood supply. But comfort in the cold and also in the hot weather is such an important thing. <br />It was brilliant using the spa to collect extra water! <br />You deserve a restful long weekend! I bet you will be working in the garden though... although this can be beautiful and restful too!<br />I hope next week will be another week of getting ahead. With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34186678048751242622019-06-08T05:29:29.482-07:002019-06-08T05:29:29.482-07:00Dear Jane, The lamb that was so weak is amazingly ...Dear Jane, The lamb that was so weak is amazingly good. I didnt think he stood a chance now he is a speedy little rocket.<br />I am trying to do the same... I will plant some more broccoli now and have tried to stagger the winter veggies. And I am saving seeds like crazy! Good job on the spinning. Combing it well and longer fleeces make getting it consistent easier. I would need much practice to get back to that and my Nans wool was perfect. Then she would ply it together as well. It was beautiful.<br />Your sewing this week was beautiful and I love how you swapped for that jacket pattern.<br />I am glad you have rain. Your garden will be happy! We have more rain coming I think which will be wonderful. <br />Have a lovely long weekend. With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74055553228423610302019-06-08T04:18:11.945-07:002019-06-08T04:18:11.945-07:00Dear Annabel,
Your week looks so lovely and produc...Dear Annabel,<br />Your week looks so lovely and productive, the animals adorable, your baking delicious. It looks like you got some great swaps too.<br /><br />It has been rather busy and blessedly we've had some days where it hasn't rained and seeds got planted and are up. My husband found these ingenious devices that are solar powered and emit a sound that only the animals can hear and so far they have kept the rascally rabbits, deer, groundhogs and other animals out of the garden. Yesterday was spent thinning out the plants. I used most of the thinnings as "microgreens" for salads last night, but also used some for transplants. I've also been dehydrating vegetables using Glenda's technique, and we continue to build our pantry. The gift closet is ever increasing as the almost daily afternoon rain keeps us indoors. I've been making 3 tiered maxi skirts for myself and my girls, also something called a 15 minute skirt. These have been so easy and so much fun to make as no pattern is needed and they are all done with a simple measurement. They've been a great thing for using up odds and ends of fabric, as well as sheets. I continue to be in the use-it-up mode. Lots of card and box making as well. I hope you got the photos that I sent. All in all it's been a good week. Wishing all of the Bluebirds a wonderful weekend. Blessings, Cookie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26205246112248944942019-06-08T03:47:41.844-07:002019-06-08T03:47:41.844-07:00Dear Mimi, I am sorry you have had the flu. That ...Dear Mimi, I am sorry you have had the flu. That can really knock you about. Yes babies are a lot of trouble and it is the same... they are worth it kind of trouble!<br />I hope you enjoy the long weekend and get a bit of rest to recover and feel better, With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4670484489028923872019-06-08T03:46:20.317-07:002019-06-08T03:46:20.317-07:00Dear Kate,
You are right. These babies are all se...Dear Kate, <br />You are right. These babies are all set to have babies of their own when they grow up. Jellybean will probably become the yard lawnmower lol. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79668040197164003152019-06-08T03:45:16.278-07:002019-06-08T03:45:16.278-07:00Thank you Cheryl. I love Jellybean too. She is ado...Thank you Cheryl. I love Jellybean too. She is adorable and the baby of the gang. I hope you have a good weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55321684886069029682019-06-08T03:44:03.220-07:002019-06-08T03:44:03.220-07:00Dear Tania, It has been sunny today which helps th...Dear Tania, It has been sunny today which helps the grass grow. We are hoping for more rain during the week. I hope you will get some too. <br />I am really please with my broccoli! I have so much to pick and I bette hurry up as I think that encourages new ones to form.<br />I hope you have a great long weekend too! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36167006045657206112019-06-08T03:41:54.209-07:002019-06-08T03:41:54.209-07:00Dear Clare, I have had birds and if the tiniest bi...Dear Clare, I have had birds and if the tiniest bit of light gets in they sing and ring their bell and carry on. Absolutely darkness is a must so well done on your covers!<br />All your beautiful pumpkins would be making gorgeous soup!<br />The dish cloths are so useful and good gifts too! Have a wonderful long weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56282538081538598682019-06-08T01:38:45.929-07:002019-06-08T01:38:45.929-07:00Dear Cheryl,
Laffie is a girl and so are all the l...Dear Cheryl,<br />Laffie is a girl and so are all the lambs but one. We hope that when Laffie grows up she might have a calf and we hope the ewes will have lambs and the boy lamb will be a professional lawn mower and edge trimmer! haha! <br />So we hope for lots more babies in the future. We have two house paddocks we are free to use. This is quite a bit of space plus our big yard. So we have the room. I have to work out who goes where as one area needs to be my orchard plus pumpkin patch so babies are ok in there but not adults or they will eat my trees and vines. So they are all likely to get very good lives. So dont worry! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-80322164640347793612019-06-08T01:26:08.180-07:002019-06-08T01:26:08.180-07:00Dear Sonia, Oh I hope you get the job! I sent you...Dear Sonia, Oh I hope you get the job! I sent you some bay leaves but I dont think you got them! I will pray about your job! You will have success soon I am sure! Rhubarb is beautiful. I have apples to cook plus rhubarb frozen so I might make a crumble! Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6771183032178676792019-06-08T01:21:11.294-07:002019-06-08T01:21:11.294-07:00Dear Mary, Thank you so much! Jellybean is the ba...Dear Mary, Thank you so much! Jellybean is the baby of them all. She is so cute. It is pretty cold here hence the coat. I am really glad to have supplies on hand and get ahead with those as we are far from anywhere. I hope to learn more home remedies too. Having all these babies has given me a lot of joy. Have a lovely weekend Mary! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44677538296534882622019-06-07T15:42:48.355-07:002019-06-07T15:42:48.355-07:00Look at your 'babies' Annabel! They must b...Look at your 'babies' Annabel! They must be a handful like all babies, but in the best possible way. Loving that fruit bread and great use of the wine rack. You made some lovely swaps and now that I'm on top of this flu of the last week or so, I'll be sending mine off as well. Have a lovely weekend! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.com