tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post4115968888069479882..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 7th August, 2020.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57640225091853788832020-08-15T10:22:07.565-07:002020-08-15T10:22:07.565-07:00Here in my area of TX, it's business as usual ...Here in my area of TX, it's business as usual it seems like. We have to mask up but everything seems to be open and the stores are stocked (except for Lysol and disinfectant wipes). No curfew, nothing. There are not supposed to be big gatherings, but if you watch the news or go out anywhere, nobody is adhering to that. Schools start this week (Some already started), with a hybrid sort of deal - some classroom, some at home online. I'm glad my kids are grown - I don't think I have it in me to homeschool. I feel sorry for those single parents or both parents who have to work who don't have the luxury to stay home to facilitate the schooling. What a complete mess this all is. And I think for those who it hasn't affected, it's like they've gone blind and deaf to it all because it's non-stop everywhere, with so much new information and disinformation everywhere you look. its disheartening for sure. Kathy T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15954446261878327500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28378861885186088772020-08-14T00:51:21.062-07:002020-08-14T00:51:21.062-07:00Thank you Laura I will investigate.Thank you Laura I will investigate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88869514885930948072020-08-13T08:47:51.560-07:002020-08-13T08:47:51.560-07:00Hi Barb,
I use an Excaliber dehydrator that I'...Hi Barb,<br />I use an Excaliber dehydrator that I've had for probably 20+ years. I hadn't used it much the past few years, but plan to very soon. I think it has nine trays, so a lot of drying room.<br />Blessings, Laurapeidreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03675378962212479492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25781132669582831452020-08-13T02:59:11.362-07:002020-08-13T02:59:11.362-07:00Dear Cheryl, Thank you. It has gone from bad to wo...Dear Cheryl, Thank you. It has gone from bad to worse this last couple of days. We do have to keep going, keep the faith and do what we can. That is what I am trying to do. I hope it has been a good week there for you. With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61934453374959613982020-08-13T02:57:27.458-07:002020-08-13T02:57:27.458-07:00Dear Gail, Thank you! Ok it is Thursday now and th...Dear Gail, Thank you! Ok it is Thursday now and there have been a fair few developments there in NSW during the week. For is the border situation has changed too and things are getting much harder.<br />I am glad you are dehydrating too! I am finding it so good.<br />The raised garden beds can be so predictive! You are using your space brilliantly! Actually you have given me ideas as we have the tall fence of the tennis court and I am working on what to do with that.<br />Grandma Donna is really good. I am sure my Na used soup, dumping, deserts and many tricks to make meals go further. I feel the same about her delicious meals.<br />We did get some rain! Thank you so much! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-45237474845860450112020-08-13T02:53:13.930-07:002020-08-13T02:53:13.930-07:00Dear Heidi, This is true, still being able to see ...Dear Heidi, This is true, still being able to see each other is a beeping. <br />I am glad things are good there. It is good to hear from you about your seed success. I have gradually tried more seeds over seedlings and feeling better with it. It is a huge difference money wise! I hope to get better and better at it! I hope it was a good week for you. Tomorrow I will be writing the weeks changes here... many more restrictions and it is getting very hard. With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88390853522877033192020-08-13T02:49:20.092-07:002020-08-13T02:49:20.092-07:00Dear Jenny, I am so glad you are rural and things ...Dear Jenny, I am so glad you are rural and things are good there. Things have gone further south here... sadly. I hope you were able to stock up and I have to say thing change fast so good idea.<br />Well done on the challenge!! I have been trying to do something every day. You did well!<br />It is an exciting time for your daughter. A first job is a big thing! This is really good. The extra income for your household was fantastic too! A good week! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52908558118491112232020-08-13T01:49:58.045-07:002020-08-13T01:49:58.045-07:00Dear Melissa, Theres over night changes are really...Dear Melissa, Theres over night changes are really getting us now. I hope you are still able to work. It has not be easy. I hope your dear Dad had a beautiful birthday! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79183128633092188162020-08-13T01:43:15.889-07:002020-08-13T01:43:15.889-07:00Dear Rosanne,
Your Dads birthday was the highlight...Dear Rosanne,<br />Your Dads birthday was the highlight! That was really special. You achieved a lot! Things just continue to change day by day. Tonight (13th August) the news is warning of food shortages and price spikes. And we can see why... even our farms are in trouble as far as getting food to the market... it is all in jeopardy now. This is bad. We need to do everything we can! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44278546357697799022020-08-13T01:38:56.481-07:002020-08-13T01:38:56.481-07:00Thanks so much Kathy. It is great about your nice...Thanks so much Kathy. It is great about your nice new fence. They sound like lovely workers and this is a big bonus!<br />I am sorry you are struggling. To be honest where we find ourself at the end of the week I am struggling also... <br />I love Little House on the Prairie! Beautiful reading. We need happy and calming reading that is for sure.<br />Handiwork helps me. We try to make evenings relaxing and I have a soak in the bath. Things ARE stressful. We really need to look after ourselves. I hope your week has gone well and it has gone fast! With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18555678651511933102020-08-13T01:30:03.965-07:002020-08-13T01:30:03.965-07:00Dear Tania, I think Sidney looks a lot like Harper...Dear Tania, I think Sidney looks a lot like Harper too. I saw the scans... in them I said this baby looks like Harper! Probably everyone thought I was mad, but he does!<br />I hope you have had rain since. We have had some... ind ribs and drops. I just hope it keeps coming.<br />I do agree how the stress is getting to everyone. The garden and nature our my outlets! Thank goodness we have much to do and these are good and helpful things. Tania the week has gone one and more difficult here for our near border situation. We need to take one day at a time! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73383086010887940542020-08-13T01:25:39.890-07:002020-08-13T01:25:39.890-07:00Dear Glenda, I know you are working constantly to ...Dear Glenda, I know you are working constantly to build up your pantry and you know ever bit counts. We are both working away and you encourage me to do it too!<br />Your food storage room sounds fantastic and perfect! Wonderful to have this!<br />It is harder with this short growing season. We have a more flexible growing season which is a bonus for sure.<br />I would love to see those bunches of herbs drying. And smell them! They sound beautiful. I am following in your footsteps as best I can! With thanks and love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22961306714674800452020-08-13T01:21:55.380-07:002020-08-13T01:21:55.380-07:00Dear Vicky,
Thank you! I love little Sidney and I...Dear Vicky,<br />Thank you! I love little Sidney and I love this soil!<br />Your green beans have been amazing!! I know you'll be on to tomatoes too soon~<br />The restrictions have got worse this week, as you know. It has reached a pretty desperate place. I am praying we get out of this.<br />We also have seen a lot about the civil unrest which looks just terrifying. I do know we both have worked hard this week so we will have a lot to report tomorrow! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49098010490152022292020-08-13T01:19:02.436-07:002020-08-13T01:19:02.436-07:00Dear Laura,
It is a bit sad about how it is harder...Dear Laura,<br />It is a bit sad about how it is harder to chat and be friendly to people. Once wearing a mask this is even harder as we cant even smile at someone!<br />I hope you have had a good new week. It has gone so fast! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-45354176028837829182020-08-13T01:16:29.117-07:002020-08-13T01:16:29.117-07:00Dear Jen,
I am so glad your garden is doing so wel...Dear Jen,<br />I am so glad your garden is doing so well! I am happy you are preserving, preserving too! You will be exhausted but so glad of it later. Well done Jen. With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86140799332994416092020-08-11T07:07:11.995-07:002020-08-11T07:07:11.995-07:00Dear Annabel,
I am so glad to hear about your dad...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />I am so glad to hear about your dad and that you got to see Lucy and the kids! Some very good advice, here, about preparedness and prayer. Things are very busy here as we are in the thick of garden season. I am so thankful for such a productive garden this year! I am preserving everything I possibly can and it is go, go, go from morning to night! Keeps me busy and then I don't worry. :)<br /><br />Lots of love,<br /><br />Jen in NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82979062198414110372020-08-10T03:02:27.701-07:002020-08-10T03:02:27.701-07:00Margie it sounds like things are going well in Ont...Margie it sounds like things are going well in Ontario. This is good! I think masks on public tensor a good idea wherever we are. Ahh... supermarkets... I too try to go when it is quiet but I have been caught in a rush and it is not great and people are kind of aggravated.<br />It really seems we are all facing the same things just with variations, timing wise especially.<br />I am hearing a lot about goods from freezers to shoes and hardware type items being hard to get. For this reason I am keeping an eye out and trying to get the girls and Sidney some next size up basic clothing. Thanks so much Margie! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81342660352291555922020-08-09T23:19:26.408-07:002020-08-09T23:19:26.408-07:00Dear Kate,
Haha you know my aunt pretty well. Good...Dear Kate,<br />Haha you know my aunt pretty well. Good soil, manure... any of these things are valuable. We also share a mutual love of lemon trees and fruit and harvesting! <br />Thanks so much Kate, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51434538280123380352020-08-09T23:17:54.045-07:002020-08-09T23:17:54.045-07:00Thank you! It is interesting ... yes we are in wi...Thank you! It is interesting ... yes we are in winter still... I wonder if things will be better in the water months? I hope so!<br />Two apple pies are wonderful! The celery really dries beautifully. I will do more but last week celery was $8 a head!! I will see this week and what deals I might be able to find. Thank you so much.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66803260431482414262020-08-09T23:15:26.803-07:002020-08-09T23:15:26.803-07:00Dear Terri,
I hope your little Grandson is feeling...Dear Terri,<br />I hope your little Grandson is feeling better. Terri Andy tends to change his plans all over the place. I am kind of used to this so what I do is set my plans and that is what I do. If it is regards a trip into town I have my own car. This has overcome the hold ups and frustrating changes. (and indecision) I get really frustrated it I cant get on with things. However the other side is when there is sickness et all plans change! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51607191208809511982020-08-09T23:11:44.517-07:002020-08-09T23:11:44.517-07:00Dear Nancy,
Congratulations! That is wonderful ne...Dear Nancy,<br />Congratulations! That is wonderful news! I think you will love the Green Stalk planter... I know if it from Deep South Homestead on you tube which is another channel I love! Very very peace efficient! How good! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66241350029647137652020-08-09T23:09:01.522-07:002020-08-09T23:09:01.522-07:00Dear Aly, The quilts will be lovely to have. I am...Dear Aly, The quilts will be lovely to have. I am glad you are enjoying the course. It all benefit your whole family. I heard the PM say today he would be surprised if lockdowns are lifted before Christmas! So oh boy we could have a long way to go. I can only thing one week at a time. Thanks so much Aly, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56148640696772373932020-08-09T19:08:37.664-07:002020-08-09T19:08:37.664-07:00Hi Annabel and Bluebirds
Well how quick did that ...Hi Annabel and Bluebirds<br /><br />Well how quick did that month go. Sidney is just such a handsome little guy.<br /><br />So glad that even under the circumstances that you got to be able to spend time with the family. It would have been very devastating for the girls if they could not see you.<br /><br />Hope your Dad is on the mend.<br /><br />Did some sewing last week of the 2 quilts gifted to me and hope to fit in a little more time sewing this week, but not sure it will happen.<br /><br />Had some rain here late last week and early on the weekend, but sun is once again shining and warming up.<br /><br />Lot's of cooking being done (due to the course) lots of changes in what we will be buying from now on. The cooking tastes just as good if not better. Learning lots but taking a fair bit to get my head around.<br /><br />Thinking of all those that are still in lockdown. Lot's of things still missing in our shops be it the supermarket or other department stores.<br /><br />Take Care<br />Aly xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72457210568799061332020-08-09T05:45:21.889-07:002020-08-09T05:45:21.889-07:00Dear Lynd, Thank you so much!
What you are sayin...Dear Lynd, Thank you so much! <br />What you are saying about your lockdown is similar to our neighbour state. They are much keener to lock down churches than protests for instance. When things aren't fair and even people are going to grow resentful and upset. I am just nothing some serious contractions in some of our rules..<br />The Dove soap is a lovely buy. The beauty of soap is it keeps so well and just improves!<br />It is also the same here with freezers, many appliances and goods... and also cars.<br />Thank you for reminding me of Elizabeth Elliot. I love her saying "do the next thing" and live by that in hard times. This is very helpful too thank you!<br />Thank you for your prayers. Have a very good new week. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10858450137361418072020-08-09T04:13:32.337-07:002020-08-09T04:13:32.337-07:00Dear Cookie,
Your getting ahead with the cooking s...Dear Cookie,<br />Your getting ahead with the cooking sessions sound delicious. It is so good to have frozen muffins and things like that. Being GF also I am always taking food places with me. It is so handy to be able to grab something.<br />I hope you have a very good new week and things run smoothly! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com