tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post137063098857411033..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 22nd December 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37211578598369331002017-12-26T15:58:33.221-08:002017-12-26T15:58:33.221-08:00Dear Patti,
Thank you for your very kind words! ...Dear Patti, <br />Thank you for your very kind words! Thank you for being an important part of the Bluebirds army! <br />I am glad things went pretty well for you this year. I know the house want perfect but it still seems to have been a big help to get away from the smoke etc you had at the other house.<br />To have a full pantry and be ahead in many ways is awesome! And a great way to start the year as just think how you might be able to increase that with the new year!<br />All the thing you have learned are fantastic! All a big help! You do have a treatable heart! It can be so surprising what we can learn or get help on.<br />I hope you have had a beautiful Christmas! We did, I am in recovery mode now lol! <br />With lots of love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4010170707480932672017-12-26T15:29:15.012-08:002017-12-26T15:29:15.012-08:00Dear Maria,
Those little sponges are such a hit....Dear Maria, <br />Those little sponges are such a hit. The joy of throwing the sponge in water and seeing it swell up and wringing it out! I will make more! She goes around wiping everything down... cost hardly anything!<br />We had blinds on all our big windows out the back which is a lot of blinds and the fabric they were made of could just not be cleaned. I tried everything. They came with the house. So to me they always looked grubby. No one can see into the back yard and also the sun doesnt hit the windows except for in winter. So eventually I took them all down. Well I was amazed how much better the whole room looked without them. But as I say... it isn't a privacy issue there or a sun issue. In the bedroom I have blinds as we need privacy plus darkness. Clean windows also improve everything! I need to do mine at this point!<br />Yes it has been a big year! A lot to go through actually. And here we are. It sounds like your Christmas is lovely! <br />Thank you so much for all your friendship and comments and photos too!<br />I hope you get a bit of a rest now before the New Year. This is my thinking and considering time that I really enjoy. At this point though I am tired! And today is hot too! We might have a swim tonight. <br />With much love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79210693777077422392017-12-24T02:31:45.164-08:002017-12-24T02:31:45.164-08:00Dear Annabel ,I missed seeing this post , and just...Dear Annabel ,I missed seeing this post , and just read all the replies. That is a fine kitchen for miss Harper and sister,what a cute photo and cutting up small size sponges , what a good idea and yet so simple yet we often miss the simple ideas in the busyness of life. have a much smaller kitchen and med centre that our grandchildren play with, when they visit here .And a playmat carpet piece with cars and little toys on it and a few bigger ones they can take outside if its fine .<br />This week I made a bulk batch of biscuit dough for the freezer and have used two lots. Put outside cushions on the garden chairs and tidied up the flower pots here and there in our 'secret garden' as our daughter calls it. <br />With the help of hubby we cleaned the foyer blinds and window and front door reverse and glass panels and most of the walls. Which were in not as good a state as Id thought , and with all the furniture and curtains (acting as draught stoppers)not allowing airflow in the cold winter we had and the last poor summer so Ive taken the heavier curtains down , that were there .Then we came upstairs and one idea led to the next.We have 11 blinds I just dread cleaning and procrastinate about and after we'd cleaned teh foyer blinds blade by blade hubby figured out how to get the back door blinds off(the worst affected by damp )and I was able to soak and clean them in the bath . That led me to cleanign all the rest of the blinds in an easier way as they were not as dirty but still not good. Cleaned the 11 panes of glass and then took all the curtains there down as well. Originally I added floor length curtains in addition to the blinds as our youngest used that area for gaming (yep I have produced gamers lol) and it got very cold in winter and hot in summer , but now they have served their purpose , I am deciding whether to leave windows minus curtains or not. I did but shorter lighter weight curtains 60pc off but I may end up returning them. I will see what the family say when they all come here Boxing Day.<br />It is so nice to see that area brighter and lighter and cleaner , feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulders haha.<br />We had our first Christmas meal tonight and had my brother and his partner come for dinner and gift exchange And our daughter and her new partner joined us later for wine and coffee and nibbles. It's been a year of many changes ups and downs and we are all looking forward to a bright new year in 2018. <br />Thankyou once again Annabel for you generosity of spirit and kindness sharing here with like minded souls,and also to the many Bluebirds sharing their work and ideas and support, this is a lovely place to visit.<br />Merry Christmas everyone , have a beautiful Christmas whatever day you celebrate , with love Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55277226866205363492017-12-24T01:44:11.856-08:002017-12-24T01:44:11.856-08:00Wonderful gift surprise for your husband Holley , ...Wonderful gift surprise for your husband Holley , well done !love Maria xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-37925923334494432262017-12-24T01:29:44.774-08:002017-12-24T01:29:44.774-08:00Thanks Sewingcreations15, we are both fine and enj...Thanks Sewingcreations15, we are both fine and enjoying our life, I also wish you and your <br />dh a Happy Holy Christmas and w Happy, healthy and wonderful 2018 xxChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-92063532597969825642017-12-24T01:27:52.547-08:002017-12-24T01:27:52.547-08:00Dear Annabel thank you for your lovely reply, yes ...Dear Annabel thank you for your lovely reply, yes our health is a lot better, and DH is enjoying doing the renovations, he loves working with his hands and building and making things for us and also for our children and grandchildrenChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23985425490996126852017-12-24T01:20:43.909-08:002017-12-24T01:20:43.909-08:00Jane you and Bluey had so much to cope with this y...Jane you and Bluey had so much to cope with this year, I wish for you both a happy, Healthy and wonderful 2018 xChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59444346252062619052017-12-24T01:18:37.848-08:002017-12-24T01:18:37.848-08:00That is a fantastic achievement Holley, well doneThat is a fantastic achievement Holley, well doneChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74644274530658569622017-12-23T21:33:40.261-08:002017-12-23T21:33:40.261-08:00Thank you Annabel for your continued encouragement...Thank you Annabel for your continued encouragement.<br /><br />I found out from some friends that they use the same amount of homemade vanilla extract as the recipe says to put in. Some on the internet recommended using half the amount but I have found out differently :) . <br /><br />Funny you should mention vanilla sugar as that is also what I plan to use the spent beans for when they are done. Also found out when you decant some off you can top it up with more vodka until it turns a light colour as well so the vanilla beans just keep on giving :) .<br /><br />I found a wonderful online chemist here in Australia found at https://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/ where we buy a lot of our pharmaceuticals and natural arnica cream items cheaper than the local pharmacies so we tend to put in a bulk order there once a year.<br /><br />As a side note we also saved over our estimated highest we hope we can reach at a push target for our saving for our home this year thanks to both yourself and definitely some divine help from God. <br /><br />Sewingcreations15<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43539853766216392542017-12-23T14:03:53.288-08:002017-12-23T14:03:53.288-08:00Dear Nanna Chel,
Thank you! I hope you have a bea...Dear Nanna Chel,<br />Thank you! I hope you have a beautiful Christmas with your family! <br />I am excited for next year too, to see what it holds! With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91106517633363354972017-12-23T14:02:38.254-08:002017-12-23T14:02:38.254-08:00Dear Barbara,
Thank you! There are so many things...Dear Barbara,<br />Thank you! There are so many things we can do to make life a little and a lot better! And to save etc. I look forward to 2018 too! <br />Have a very happy Christmas! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19635219968131476582017-12-23T14:01:22.986-08:002017-12-23T14:01:22.986-08:00Dear Glenda,
Thank you for your help all year! W...Dear Glenda, <br />Thank you for your help all year! Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a very good 2108! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70781427152127050682017-12-23T14:00:25.575-08:002017-12-23T14:00:25.575-08:00Dear Fiona,
Thank you so much! You have a wonderf...Dear Fiona,<br />Thank you so much! You have a wonderful Christmas too! I hope 2018 is a fantastic year for you. With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82870939994108552782017-12-23T13:59:24.136-08:002017-12-23T13:59:24.136-08:00Dear Jen,
Have a beautiful Christmas with your fam...Dear Jen,<br />Have a beautiful Christmas with your family! Enjoy every minute! Thank you for all your support all year! <br />Harper is getting quite tall! I am so excited for Christmas because of her! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51582352229398195162017-12-23T13:58:05.572-08:002017-12-23T13:58:05.572-08:00Merry Christmas Vickie! Thank you for all your sup...Merry Christmas Vickie! Thank you for all your support! Have a really wonderful Christmas! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9309955356253680902017-12-23T13:57:22.821-08:002017-12-23T13:57:22.821-08:00Dear Cheri,
Those days after Christmas are the bes...Dear Cheri,<br />Those days after Christmas are the best! I enjoy them so much. They are my thinking days! <br />Have a wonderful Christmas! It is Christmas Eve here now. I am quite excited! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-49862649693769986662017-12-23T13:55:03.287-08:002017-12-23T13:55:03.287-08:00Dear Sewingcreations, I am sorry my reply is too ...Dear Sewingcreations, I am sorry my reply is too slow! I make the vanilla full strength however I do find there is still life in the pods afterwards to make more possibly or something else like vanilla sugar. I like to keep it going a good few months too. It becomes rich and dark.<br />I have found the same with painkillers and medicines that the difference in price is huge. Bulk packs of somethings are so much cheaper you are getting half of them for free basically! Depending on location and what stores are available it could be worth checking online discount chemists... factoring in postage of course. And your price is already good!<br />The lemon cheesecake sounds beautiful! <br />I am sorry its so hot there! I hope you have had some relief! <br />Have a wonderful Christmas. You have achieved so much towards your goals this year! I have loved your Friday reports they are so motivating and good to read. Thank you so much! With lots of love Annabel.xxx<br /> Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29651381971944600572017-12-23T13:49:53.608-08:002017-12-23T13:49:53.608-08:00Dear Annabel,
Thank you for all you do! I am soooo...Dear Annabel,<br />Thank you for all you do! I am soooo blessed to have found this little bit of heaven. It is like a refreshing drink of water in this world. Thank You for letting your light shine. I am truley grateful for the army of prayer warriors. This year has been busy,good busy. It is wonderful to be ready for Christmas and birthdays in advanced so if something comes up we have gifts and a full pantry. Harper and her kitchen are the cutest. We have learned to shop far and wide and learned price points.It is just habit to shop at discount stores now. This is so helpful. We had done our last shop of the year however Kristi was close to a discount store last night so she ran in and got some great bargains.Buying at rock bottom most of the time. We have learned to be handy women by watching You tube. We have cut out part of the mold. learned to fix plumbing and so much more.I am grateful for the encouragement to just try.I believe you said have a teachable spirit. I am looking forward to the new year and what adventures it will bring. Merry Christmas everyone! May God bless and keep you and yours.<br />Much Love,<br />Patti <br /><br />Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6249479799709248282017-12-23T13:46:47.940-08:002017-12-23T13:46:47.940-08:00Dear Robyne, Thank you so much! I am so glad to ...Dear Robyne, Thank you so much! I am so glad to have you here! Have a wonderful Christmas! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71401506207546243052017-12-23T03:33:22.367-08:002017-12-23T03:33:22.367-08:00Dear Gardenpat,
Thank you for all your Friday repo...Dear Gardenpat,<br />Thank you for all your Friday reports I LOVE reading them! You have given me a lot of inspiration for alternative income streams too. I am thinking a lot on this.<br />Have a wonderful Christmas with your family! Your plans sound like so much fun!<br />And I know you will do something with those pineapples! <br />Thank you for all your support and friendship! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-29967754349196006162017-12-23T03:30:51.925-08:002017-12-23T03:30:51.925-08:00Thank you Sarah! Merry Christmas to you too! tha...Thank you Sarah! Merry Christmas to you too! thank you for commenting! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2674444875447255102017-12-23T03:30:18.304-08:002017-12-23T03:30:18.304-08:00Dear Lorraine,
Thank you so much! You also have ha...Dear Lorraine,<br />Thank you so much! You also have had a lot this year! And renovating! What a combination! Well I know what thats like. You have done really well! And a calf at Christmas is beautiful! <br />I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too and that 2018 is much easier! Enjoy a break over Christmas is you can. Thank you so much for your support! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38532017938337662372017-12-23T00:59:47.590-08:002017-12-23T00:59:47.590-08:00@chookasmum so sorry to hear you and your DH have ...@chookasmum so sorry to hear you and your DH have been sick but glad you hear you are both better now :). How wonderful a new heifer and your gardens and renovations are going well.<br /><br />Have a wonderfully holy Christmas and fantastic 2018 too.<br /><br />Sewingcreations15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58717268209963458872017-12-22T22:14:30.893-08:002017-12-22T22:14:30.893-08:00Dear Annabel and fellow Bluebirds. Many thanks Ann...Dear Annabel and fellow Bluebirds. Many thanks Annabel for your lovely blog we are never too old to learn new tricks, and if we all learn something new everyday, we are travelling along very well.<br />Like a lot of others we have had illness through the year and I also had major surgery at the beginning, we are both well now, and getting a lot of things done. <br />We are putting an ensuite in our bedroom and DH has got the builtin wardrobe finished except for the drawers and doors, but this is going to take some time, we are hoping to get the floors done, and the ensuite finished and move back in.<br />We have an addition to our animal family, one of our Dexter cows had a lovely lively little heifer (girl) on Wednesday, and she is providing us with a lot of entertainment.<br />The vegetable garden is growing fantastically well, we have just go to keep watering and sowing and planting.<br />We butchered 8 young roosters and they have now been cut up and frozen in foodsaver/vacuumpack and will provide lots of meals for us later in the year.<br />Annabel to you and your family and to our wonderful Bluebirds and their families I wish you all a wonderful, Holy Christmas and a Happy , Healthy, and Wonderful 2018'<br />Much love LorraineChookasmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419723204569278592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27284480081606137862017-12-22T18:48:08.340-08:002017-12-22T18:48:08.340-08:00Dear Hillogene,
Merry Christmas to you too! I hop...Dear Hillogene, <br />Merry Christmas to you too! I hope you have a beautiful Christmas with your family.<br />Thank you for your kind words and encouragement to me! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com