tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post5507774923703069819..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 7 October, 2016.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41039110026598678712016-10-11T09:18:45.070-07:002016-10-11T09:18:45.070-07:00Dearest Annabel, your home is gorgeous! I love al...Dearest Annabel, your home is gorgeous! I love all of the detail work on the outside and you're absolutely right, the white really sets off all of the details very nicely! Your roof line looks very tall and your niece is very brave! I am not fond of heights at all.<br /><br />Fond Regards, JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90917747158325616092016-10-11T09:17:10.525-07:002016-10-11T09:17:10.525-07:00Rachel, I am so glad to hear your eye is healing w...Rachel, I am so glad to hear your eye is healing well! Please take it easy and baby yourself, you deserve it!<br /><br />Fond Regards, JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15566070724324278062016-10-11T09:12:15.582-07:002016-10-11T09:12:15.582-07:00Jane, I am so glad that Bluey's surgery is now...Jane, I am so glad that Bluey's surgery is now behind him. I know you'll take excellent care of him and hope he is back on his feet soon!<br /><br />Fond Regards, JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24362938253793956012016-10-09T03:37:02.331-07:002016-10-09T03:37:02.331-07:00Dear Jes, I wouldn't say it is typical Austral...Dear Jes, I wouldn't say it is typical Australia... but it is fairly common and there seemed to be an era of more ornate homes... which I really like! It is quite old but in Australia that isn't very old at all. Certainly not 100 years or anything... Sorry not more help! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43614870241013901052016-10-09T03:33:45.230-07:002016-10-09T03:33:45.230-07:00Dear Grace,
I feel the same. I used to be more bra...Dear Grace,<br />I feel the same. I used to be more brave but I had a bad fall off a ladder. However I have never liked heights. My niece is happy to jump off a cliff so she is pretty handy! <br />I really like the shabby chic look. I started following Rachel Ashwell really early on... and I saw her home she bought and moved into was actually quite plain but she painted everything white inside and out and added flowers. Well it looked gorgeous. She also didn't rip out the bathroom or kitchen but kept the old ones and it was lovely. So I think any home can be lovely but I am very lucky with pretty features... and they were somewhat wasted and not highlighted when dark. <br />Thank you so much anyway I am glad you like it! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90931305901652795002016-10-09T03:30:23.507-07:002016-10-09T03:30:23.507-07:00Dear Vicky,
Boy did you have a big week as after y...Dear Vicky,<br />Boy did you have a big week as after you wrote this a lot happened! But it had a happy ending! <br />Yes the vac filters are ick. It is like having new ones since we cleaned ours.<br />I do that too... it SHOULD pick things up so I don't bend over on principal haha!<br />I hope you have a great new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54027119688456016232016-10-08T19:45:50.047-07:002016-10-08T19:45:50.047-07:00Hi Annabel, what a blessing to have your niece to ...Hi Annabel, what a blessing to have your niece to paint the high areas of the house! I can't handle heights at all. Last summer my husband set up scaffolding to paint the back of our house, which is more than two stories high. I tried climbing the scaffold once, but I had to come straight back down as being so high made me feel shaky and queasy. I look forward to see the finished painting of your home - it's a beautiful house. I wish ours was as pretty, but unfortunately 1972 wasn't such a good year for architectural prettiness!Gracehttp://www.ahousenamedjoy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23269773005312511812016-10-08T12:55:48.843-07:002016-10-08T12:55:48.843-07:00Annabel,
Your house is beautiful and I am so glad ...Annabel,<br />Your house is beautiful and I am so glad you have some help. it is truly wonderful and appreciated to have an extra set of hands the gift of time can be one of the best gifts given! Your yummies look good! I love coconut and almonds yum! I have to clean my vacuum quite often due to pets. When Rick has the air compressor on I take it outside and blow out all of the filters and the vacuum itself and it has saved me quite a bit over the years not having to buy new filters plus the suction is like new and it picks up better I am one of those dummies that will run over a small piece of lint 20x before I figure out to just bend over and pick it up! Ugh!<br /> <br />Jane you and Bluey are still in our thoughts and prayers I hope you are taking good care of yourself.<br /><br />Rachel I am so glad your eye is healing and yay you have potatoes!! <br />XOXO<br />Vicky<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31868416217637228062016-10-08T05:49:02.838-07:002016-10-08T05:49:02.838-07:00Is this architecture typical of all Australian hom...Is this architecture typical of all Australian homes or is yours a historical home? Just wondering :) I have a thing for old homes...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-76890011330526030942016-10-08T05:47:25.305-07:002016-10-08T05:47:25.305-07:00Dear Rachel, I am so glad to hear your eyes are ad...Dear Rachel, I am so glad to hear your eyes are adjusting! What a miracle the human body is-- that it is made to heal itself! And of course, the prayers of all your friends help that along :) Thank you for sharing your encouraging heart with us all...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39194590981196383722016-10-07T23:24:02.976-07:002016-10-07T23:24:02.976-07:00Thank you, Patti, for your precious words. I know,...Thank you, Patti, for your precious words. I know, now, that both eyes work. By the time the injured eye can stay open, I think the injury inside, under the top eyelid, will be quite well healed.<br />My thoughts, now, are for Bluey - one day at a time.<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72255410867466066012016-10-07T22:19:26.201-07:002016-10-07T22:19:26.201-07:00I have been thinking of you Rachel. Your posts on ...I have been thinking of you Rachel. Your posts on here are always so positive and joyful. So I hope your eye gets better really quickly, so you can can get back to those handicrafts. Love, BridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22123747145573995292016-10-07T21:27:07.104-07:002016-10-07T21:27:07.104-07:00Dear Rachel,
I am so glad you are having some impr...Dear Rachel,<br />I am so glad you are having some improvement with<br />your eye. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.<br />I am so glad that you had your husbands help and found kind people on your visit. It truley is the small things n life. Much love and big blessings to you.<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70738757965000696882016-10-07T21:20:58.532-07:002016-10-07T21:20:58.532-07:00Jane I am so glad Bluey had his surgery and his se...Jane I am so glad Bluey had his surgery and his sense of humor is seeing him through. I will continue to pray for you both.<br />Much love,<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13400940344138735522016-10-07T19:37:47.233-07:002016-10-07T19:37:47.233-07:00Dear Jen,
I am glad you are reading last years pre...Dear Jen,<br />I am glad you are reading last years preparedness posts. I had a lot of fun with that challenge and it really worked. I learned a lot as I went. <br />The power sources are a big one. A way to cook, boil water etc is so important. <br />Oh no re the fridge! However I am glad you have another and its even better for you. And yes you can turn that voucher into much much more! That will help you get ahead with everything you need.<br />Well done on how you stretched your money this week. All that cooking sounds beautiful and it sounds like you made it well and with good food. I can imagine your relief at a normal week though! Have a nice weekend and good week next week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27254284723269075592016-10-07T19:27:48.840-07:002016-10-07T19:27:48.840-07:00Dear Lana, I hope all your family is ok. Some migh...Dear Lana, I hope all your family is ok. Some might not have power by the sound of it but I hope nothing more. It is awful to have seen the trail of destruction so far. <br />Pictures coming... and my roses are about to come out so the timing is good! Lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24547264171693090212016-10-07T19:26:18.547-07:002016-10-07T19:26:18.547-07:00Dear Jen,
I hope to see your babies! It sounds so ...Dear Jen,<br />I hope to see your babies! It sounds so funny to say can you post photos of your kids! But yes please!<br />I hope the deck is progressing... I have to say it is good to be finished... by that I mean the front of the house is finished... except for the front door. Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9904192082232557672016-10-07T19:24:32.222-07:002016-10-07T19:24:32.222-07:00Dear Rhonda, That is funny! I guess asking anyone ...Dear Rhonda, That is funny! I guess asking anyone to paint your chimney is probably stretching the friendship! <br />Goodness... two sets of parents with one person having surgery! That will be pretty demanding on your household! I hope both are recovering well.<br />Have a good weekend to you too! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64317705046228391072016-10-07T19:11:24.415-07:002016-10-07T19:11:24.415-07:00Dear Rachel,
It is beautiful to hear of such nice ...Dear Rachel,<br />It is beautiful to hear of such nice people and kindness that helped your check up day. Doesnt this make a difference!? <br />I hope each day your eye is healing. It must be a big adjustment to see with one eye and the coordination. My SIL is like this permanately. It has to be hard.<br />I am so glad you are enjoying Jes' book! There are so many projects I know you will love and its handy about your parents also having citrus in their yard. No peels wasted ever again! Beautiful!<br />Have a good weekend. I am glad you can read and write although too much is probably not good! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64950865777506400802016-10-07T19:06:28.900-07:002016-10-07T19:06:28.900-07:00Dear Vickie, Thank you! When you clean a vacuum cl...Dear Vickie, Thank you! When you clean a vacuum cleaner you become a vacuum cleaner haha but well I was amazed how much dirt came out and yes this should mean they do a better job and last longer too. These are the jobs I get to in spring cleaning. Have a good weekend, lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38812973545787941952016-10-07T19:03:04.636-07:002016-10-07T19:03:04.636-07:00Dear Bridge,
The cashews were roasted by not salte...Dear Bridge,<br />The cashews were roasted by not salted. You could use either and you could use almonds or any nuts I think. If you are busy and happy then that is good! The baby clothes sound lovely.<br />mmm our cars both need a darn good clean. I have noticed if I vac inside Andys van for him he loves that so much it is like a surprise or a gift.... so I will do that. Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35783305701338042272016-10-07T19:00:12.160-07:002016-10-07T19:00:12.160-07:00Dear Lynn, Thank you so much. Happy weekend to you...Dear Lynn, Thank you so much. Happy weekend to you. We have a gorgeous day but I have to admit I am going slow... With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16874328302212177732016-10-07T17:11:11.168-07:002016-10-07T17:11:11.168-07:00Dear Cookie,
Your geographical positions sounds s...Dear Cookie, <br />Your geographical positions sounds similar to Patsy... her forecast keeps changing and they are set back from the coast also. I hope tis good news, I saw the hurricane has been downgraded somewhat so I hope it stays that way.<br />I am glad you could stock up at such good prices. I would love to see prices like that! I know you had a big week so you did very well! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60480460683489379392016-10-07T17:08:00.783-07:002016-10-07T17:08:00.783-07:00Dear Tania,
I know your garden will be wonderful a...Dear Tania,<br />I know your garden will be wonderful as the photos of your produce the last years have been amazing. I am hoping you ended up with much more rain than usual, full tanks etc. I am amazed how wet things were much later than normal. This means the garden is growing like the Amazon which includes the lawn! <br />I really like quandongs. They make beautiful pies!<br />When I get to Mums I am picking lots of lavender. I saw that you can make Lavender Essence too by steeping it in vodka as you would to make vanilla essence... I want to try that!<br />Thank you for your report, you get heaps done! Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78761062800038925182016-10-07T17:03:17.208-07:002016-10-07T17:03:17.208-07:00Dear Jane, Thank you for this news! What a week it...Dear Jane, Thank you for this news! What a week it has been for you. What a relief this surgery is over! And a big success! That is fantastic!<br />Tell him the Bluey fan club is all asking after him! <br />I hope you can have a restful weekend as I am sure you are worn out. With lots of love to you both, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com