tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post461652673903070651..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 2nd June, 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46971257524221708312017-06-18T18:14:33.028-07:002017-06-18T18:14:33.028-07:00Dear Kay, I love the raisin bread! We sliced it up...Dear Kay, I love the raisin bread! We sliced it up and froze it and its been beautiful. We are waiting on our floors being fixed now! What a mess it has been! Have a good new week Kay! with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36876476649864552502017-06-18T15:23:18.995-07:002017-06-18T15:23:18.995-07:002 weeks later, as I save up my favorite blogs to r...2 weeks later, as I save up my favorite blogs to read on a free Sunday afternoon. Along with everyone else, I love your bath, am sorry to hear of the dishwasher mess (one of my biggest fears--inside water floods!) and great minds on the Raisin Bread. Just today I made a loaf in my Automatic Bread Machine. I priced a loaf, on sale (!!) at $3.00 USD last evening. I just could not bring myself to purchase that when I can make bread at home for much less. It smells wonderful and I have breakfast for the week (along with homemade yougurt.)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81092234569933094282017-06-07T00:14:41.897-07:002017-06-07T00:14:41.897-07:00Dear Teri, I think the eggs are boring white but i...Dear Teri, I think the eggs are boring white but it will be a while before we find out for sure! They are getting fluffier, cuter and bluer by the day! <br />Sorry for a slow reply! It has been a circus here! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10785330803455446282017-06-07T00:13:28.531-07:002017-06-07T00:13:28.531-07:00Dear Leslie, Good news... the insurance will give ...Dear Leslie, Good news... the insurance will give us new floors. The mess is cleaned up in the meantime. Thank you re the bathroom! At least that area is looking nice! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55319063556378096922017-06-05T16:45:38.770-07:002017-06-05T16:45:38.770-07:00Thankyou Rachel! Mimi xxxThankyou Rachel! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39699635182190526212017-06-05T04:18:11.101-07:002017-06-05T04:18:11.101-07:00Dear Jo,
I hope your starter wakes up! Im sure it ...Dear Jo,<br />I hope your starter wakes up! Im sure it will! I was away for the weekend, I just posted some more sour dough information, some things that I have just found out that I hope will save further money! <br />Thank you re the bathroom and chickens. Foxes are a bad problem. We are noticing this is a bad year for them already as at the farm there are a lot. They have to have chicken houses and runs with wire right around and underneath, thats the only thing. <br />Keep us poster on your bread making progress! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17355880797718971942017-06-05T04:15:24.796-07:002017-06-05T04:15:24.796-07:00Thanks so much Holley! xxxThanks so much Holley! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27010153359194073722017-06-05T04:15:06.197-07:002017-06-05T04:15:06.197-07:00Dear Brenda,
Oh that would have been bad! Some o...Dear Brenda, <br />Oh that would have been bad! Some of these leaks and things can go unnoticed or we could have been away from home, imagine that! The whole house would be wrecked! Well or tank water is especially precious. At the farm it is 100% rain water so if you lose it thats it! <br />The insurance are assessing the floor tomorrow.... with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19328494666330422202017-06-05T04:12:51.866-07:002017-06-05T04:12:51.866-07:00Dear Joy, I did use cinnamon but I think not enoug...Dear Joy, I did use cinnamon but I think not enough... I am working on this recipe!<br />hahaha! the floor would have made a nice hot bath anyway. Thank goodness I had all those old towels. What a mess. <br />All our breads, slices etc I slice and freeze in either bags of two or stacked with bits of baking pair in between. I hear of people throwing out bread is its not fresh, I wonder why they don't freeze it as it toasts perfectly or thaws perfectly.<br />Ill get this new recipe up soon! Many thanks! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53243366032179285352017-06-05T04:10:05.060-07:002017-06-05T04:10:05.060-07:00Dear Laurie, Oh no! We feel like appliances conspi...Dear Laurie, Oh no! We feel like appliances conspire to go out together as thats what it seems like! I am glad you found what you needed on sale! <br />We have the insurance man coming tomorrow... so I can only hope this works out with out floor. As it has dried out it only looks worse! <br />I think I have the raisin bread worked out so hopefully I can re post that soon! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65903231846559857122017-06-05T04:07:10.052-07:002017-06-05T04:07:10.052-07:00Dear Barb,
That was a good week! I love to have a ...Dear Barb,<br />That was a good week! I love to have a good supply of teabags and this is something that I think we all have a favourite one which is so much nicer!<br />The Friday night meal at home was a massive saving. I honestly think when its cold it is so nice to stay in the warm and have a home made meal. Possibly even in pjs! <br />Have a good new week Barb! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26104083553591829842017-06-05T04:04:18.205-07:002017-06-05T04:04:18.205-07:00Dear Sonia, I am glad to hear from you! I am hopin...Dear Sonia, I am glad to hear from you! I am hoping you are all recovered from your surgery and it was wonderful about the insurance. What a relief that would have been!<br />Getting into nursing would be fantastic! Keep us posted on that! Thank you so much for the update! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14359391060141199352017-06-05T02:10:50.180-07:002017-06-05T02:10:50.180-07:00Dear Kelsey,
I am so glad you had a baby shower th...Dear Kelsey,<br />I am so glad you had a baby shower thrown for you! That is lovely! I would have saved the paper as well!<br />Your savings are great! It is also good about your new car and that you are set up for a baby seat and everything. <br />I am always soaking and bleaching something. I have buckets in the laundry. Also I really believe in hanging things out in the sun. The sun is a wonderful bleacher and freshens things unlike anything else. I have had mattresses, quilts, all kinds of things and I put them in the sun as it has a sanitising effect. For free! <br />Your savings are excellent! You have to feel pleased! This is the beauty of the Vicky Challenge, when you look at your week and see this it is very encouraging! Your efforts amounted to a lot! It all adds up so much!<br />I hope this week will turn out to be just as good! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59812147693709855932017-06-05T01:25:06.193-07:002017-06-05T01:25:06.193-07:00Thank you so much for all the comments on the bath...Thank you so much for all the comments on the bathroom! And on my flooded kitchen! The insurance man is coming tomorrow...<br />We have been away at the farm for Dad's 80th Birthday. It has been lovely... but I haven't written my replies yet! I hope to catch up in the next few days! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18849247451924496952017-06-04T18:15:09.709-07:002017-06-04T18:15:09.709-07:00Yeah! The dance of joy is in order. Your bath look...Yeah! The dance of joy is in order. Your bath looks lovely! You both did a tremendous job.<br /><br />So sorry about your dish washer. Boy, have I been there:all clean laundry and a huge water spill.<br />Have a good week. <br />Blessings to you all,<br />Leslie<br />Excited about Lucy's blog.Leslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65657439991953322842017-06-04T06:47:10.947-07:002017-06-04T06:47:10.947-07:00Dear Annabel,
I'm so sorry about your dishwas...Dear Annabel,<br /> I'm so sorry about your dishwasher hose breaking! How terrible. I hope your insurance company comes through and everything can be repaired quickly and efficiently.<br /> Your bathroom looks lovely. That is quite the transformation! I would be going in there all the time just to look at it :)<br /> This week was a big savings week for us. We have some new expenses (and more on the way), so I am doing my best to really save and budget. I haven't been diligent in keeping up with the Vicky Challenge, but I am determined to start again. <br /> Some of our major savings came from purchasing baby things second hand. We purchased a pack n play and a lot of cloth diapers and liners. (If this sounds gross, don't worry. They have no stains and I am going to wash them REALLY well.) The diapers retail for $20 each, and I picked them up for $3 each. This saved us a total of $348 just on baby things alone. Plus it will save us nearly a thoudand dollars in the long run.<br /> Other savings include cooking breakfasts, packing lunches, and sending coffee with my husband on work days, purchasing groceries on sale, making specialty coffee drinks at home, and returning a few things I no longer needed to the store. We also enjoyed a couple of meals with friends, and we were given eggs and tomatoes as well.<br /> A few weeks ago, my husband's family threw a baby shower for me. It was a huge blessing. There is no telling what people thought, but I saved all of the tissue paper from my gifts. I ironed and folded it this week and put it in my stash. We also went to a garage sale and I bought a box of lace, ribbon, trim, and strung beads for $6. When I got it home I measured it up and found it was nearly $50 worth of supplies. So that is now in my stash as well.<br />The other way I saved was by using free Amazon points to purchase part of a wedding gift and floor mats for our new vehicle. Yes, we got a new vehicle! Well, it is used but new to me and I really like it. It has room for a car seat, stroller, and groceries :)<br /> My total for this week comes to $655.47. I'm very happy with my total! I am encouraged to start next week's savings challenge. I hope your new week goes better, Annabel. Take care, Bluebirds!<br />Love, KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25562190893989585692017-06-03T18:11:37.856-07:002017-06-03T18:11:37.856-07:00Annabel, oh no ! A burst pipe is no fun! Loving th...Annabel, oh no ! A burst pipe is no fun! Loving the time you store things in. You inspire me with these blogs. Many people out there Think what we do is madness but that's where my fellow blue birds come in. ! I've not posted for awhile i had a day surgery. The lord provided for me with doctors who just took insurance no gap ! I'm working part time and hope to get into nursing soon. Love sonia Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755978836374275623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23679005580089762052017-06-03T14:42:48.665-07:002017-06-03T14:42:48.665-07:00Dear Annabel and beautiful bluebirds.
I am a bit l...Dear Annabel and beautiful bluebirds.<br />I am a bit late , read that as very late this week to comment on the nest feathering I have done this week but I have had a pretty quiet week. I have added to my pantry this week by buying two boxes of my favourite tea bags on good special , I saved $5 per box so $10 has gone into my Christmas savings. I received some ham, some lemons, some homemade soup and some bread from my parents , saving me $12 approximately, so another $12 will go into my Christmas savings or my slush fund on pension day. My phone charger broke this week some I got out my cheapie phone charger that I keep as an emergency backup up, saving me $25 approximately on buying a new one . I used $10 rewards $ at the supermarket , saving me $10 . I bought a hot chicken to have for many meals instead of going out for dinner on Friday night, a saving if at least $45 when you include taxi fare etc to go out . I received an unexpected gift in the mail ,a very practical gift which will save me at least $25 . I saved $6 on a beautiful plush feeling mink like blanket , I paid $14 instead of $20 , the $6 saving has gone into my gift fund as I have two birthdays coming up in the next 6 weeks. I had two hours subsidised cleaning , saving me $40 on what I would pay a private company. I had one hour social support which was for my Centacare care lady to go and do errands/ shopping for me saving me $15 on taxi fares . I also had an hour meal prep this week saving me time And effort .<br />I think that is it Annabel, as I said a fairly quiet week but still a saving of about $188. <br />You have certainly been kept busy Annabel, between bathroom renovations and split dishwasher hoses life has indeed been interesting for you, I hope things are settling down now?.<br />I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend and has a great new week . <br />Love Barb W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36815854762045309242017-06-03T13:44:41.037-07:002017-06-03T13:44:41.037-07:00Dear Annabel, Your bathroom sure turned out lovely...Dear Annabel, Your bathroom sure turned out lovely, and so organized! So glad this is behind you now and you can enjoy a long soak in your new tub!!<br /> I'm so glad you heard the water and were able to have the towels to get it cleaned up. Hope your insurance will cover the damage to your floor. <br /><br />Your blue chickens are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing a picture. What color are the eggs?<br /><br />Your raisin bread looks delicious! Amazing what the shops charge! Have a good weekend. Love, TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11368385585449283922017-06-03T06:50:17.906-07:002017-06-03T06:50:17.906-07:00Dear Annabel, What beautiful blue chooks!
Your b...Dear Annabel, What beautiful blue chooks! <br />Your bathroom remodel is wonderful I love the new tub.<br />I'm sorry to hear about the dishwasher and the kitchen floor, hoping the insurance comes through for you.<br /><br />We have had quite a week since we came back from our vacation, first the microwave went out; we replaced it but have a spot on the wall where the backsplash will need replacing now. Need to see if I can match up the color since it was put in several years ago. Then the washer decided to leave us too. Thankfully Lowe's was having a Memorial Day sale and we were able to pick up a washer and dryer pair for very reasonable amount.<br />Looking forward to your new post on the raisin bread.<br />HugsLaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77884857929256974592017-06-03T06:48:15.688-07:002017-06-03T06:48:15.688-07:00Beautiful bathroom and chickens! Maybe a Minimalis...Beautiful bathroom and chickens! Maybe a Minimalist would have taken advantage of the water on the floor and rolled in it for a bath? I like your idea of slicing the bread before freezing, then one can remove a slice or two at a time and not thaw out the entire loaf of bread. I'm looking forward to your perfected recipe of raisin toast... do you add cinnamon? We love cinnamon raisin toast.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55508935136511990452017-06-03T05:23:44.878-07:002017-06-03T05:23:44.878-07:00Dear Debby,
Yes, a few Bluebirds are telling of ex...Dear Debby,<br />Yes, a few Bluebirds are telling of experiencing the need to change water hoses!! Talk about learning the hard way!!<br />The bathroom is lovely; the chickens are beautiful .... I wonder what their names are? ....<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11952045310646421332017-06-03T05:20:31.420-07:002017-06-03T05:20:31.420-07:00Dear Jo!
Yes, good ears make life more beautiful!!...Dear Jo!<br />Yes, good ears make life more beautiful!!<br />We'd better look out for chandeliers now! What a difference they make to a bathroom!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7100605742013989192017-06-03T05:17:59.572-07:002017-06-03T05:17:59.572-07:00Dear Gardenpat!
A very good week!!!!!!!
It sounds ...Dear Gardenpat!<br />A very good week!!!!!!!<br />It sounds like you have your chickens streamlined -- free greens to complement their feed; recycling strawberry hulls (I liked that!); and laying eggs, of course!!<br />Your bread sounds wonderful? You might share it sometime!<br />Your house-warming gift was excellent! There's nothing quite like something homemade, edible and practical! That was a good, nourishing meal you gave elsewhere, also!<br />Maybe we'll see some of your woodwork in Show and Tell sometime? That would be fun!<br />Yes, a very good week you've had! Wonderful!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54229510639133261092017-06-03T05:16:06.373-07:002017-06-03T05:16:06.373-07:00Our pipe in the crawl space that brings in water f...Our pipe in the crawl space that brings in water from the well broke a few years ago. I had no idea when we turned the water off that we would go three weeks without water. I learned just how much water we actually use. We don't have extra towels for everyday use but we always keep old towels for just that kind of emergency! Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.com