tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post7394095481402028730..comments2024-02-01T09:58:57.901-08:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 6th October, 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81347005549119223222017-10-09T16:26:12.584-07:002017-10-09T16:26:12.584-07:00Hi Annabel,
I sent you an email from the just for ...Hi Annabel,<br />I sent you an email from the just for kids account.<br />Maybe it went to <br />spam? Glad to hear Chloe made it safely. :)<br />Love,<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11650826903295129522017-10-09T06:28:17.803-07:002017-10-09T06:28:17.803-07:00Hi Annabel and everyone,
Keeping you and your fam...Hi Annabel and everyone,<br /><br />Keeping you and your family in my thoughts --- I hope all goes well. <br /><br />Your flowering tree is beautiful, and I have never seen anything like those galah birds. The color!<br /><br />I feel like I did not get much done this week, but did continue to pack all work lunches, eat dinners at home, gather veggies from the garden, and use stockpiled cards to send greetings. We were also gifted some tea, noodles, and dried fruit from a friend that we drove to a doctor's appointment, so that was a nice and welcome surprise. <br /><br />I hope everyone has a good week,<br />KathyKathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64272582692319039822017-10-08T18:28:56.667-07:002017-10-08T18:28:56.667-07:00Oh Annabel! This is a worry. I trust Chloe is emba...Oh Annabel! This is a worry. I trust Chloe is embarking a this trip for good reasons. I am sure she and you will be strengthened by her experiences. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-32933443776360332642017-10-08T18:27:56.421-07:002017-10-08T18:27:56.421-07:00Dear Lana, there are such special times ahead, be ...Dear Lana, there are such special times ahead, be assured. My sons have both lived 'away', and whilst hard, it was ultimately a good thing, and we all actually grew closer as a result. Sending hugs your way. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57896313431405670672017-10-08T16:08:08.249-07:002017-10-08T16:08:08.249-07:00Thanks so much Bridge. I am glad you are getting ...Thanks so much Bridge. I am glad you are getting things done in your new home! It is a lot to move with a little one and expecting too! But what an exciting time! With love, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43309140668947498042017-10-08T16:06:55.573-07:002017-10-08T16:06:55.573-07:00Thanks Megs! Have a wonderful new week! xxxThanks Megs! Have a wonderful new week! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77143892174721931602017-10-08T16:06:29.118-07:002017-10-08T16:06:29.118-07:00Dear Fiona, I think the hedge has just grown. I ...Dear Fiona, I think the hedge has just grown. I know you had a very productive weekend! Congratulations! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46651655295792675222017-10-08T16:05:12.875-07:002017-10-08T16:05:12.875-07:00Thank you Maria! xxxThank you Maria! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58955146423996202912017-10-08T16:04:50.394-07:002017-10-08T16:04:50.394-07:00Dear Rosanne, You do get a lot done I think! Eac...Dear Rosanne, You do get a lot done I think! Each day doing something like that really adds up. Have a good new week! thank you for the prayers too, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3789821339023662902017-10-08T16:03:05.748-07:002017-10-08T16:03:05.748-07:00Dear Cath,
You have beaten me to the fruit cakes! ...Dear Cath,<br />You have beaten me to the fruit cakes! October is my month too!<br />That is a great roast beef price! I haven't seen anything like it! But I have seen pretty good specials on lamb. Either way I would do the same and be adding to the freezer!<br />thank you for your prayers. She is there safely although the trip was fairly hair-raising. I am going to try and keep busy and productive this week. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59100833820084221962017-10-08T16:00:12.754-07:002017-10-08T16:00:12.754-07:00Dear Brenda,
I love the idea of a task a day of ex...Dear Brenda,<br />I love the idea of a task a day of extra things to keep things lovely. It certainly does add up! Have a lovely new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52306278103856477992017-10-08T15:58:40.087-07:002017-10-08T15:58:40.087-07:00Thank you Jess!xxxThank you Jess!xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62795227599930337652017-10-08T15:58:04.638-07:002017-10-08T15:58:04.638-07:00Dear Kelsey, Thank you! She is there safe and soun...Dear Kelsey, Thank you! She is there safe and sound after a pretty bad trip. We had a face time chat last night and I saw her room etc. So that was a relief! Have a good new week, I will try to have a "normal" week and get some stuff done! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2996209864041397172017-10-08T13:53:35.899-07:002017-10-08T13:53:35.899-07:00Dear Annabel,
I am keeping Chloe in my prayers, t...Dear Annabel,<br /> I am keeping Chloe in my prayers, that she will be safe and guided by wisdom. I am praying for you too. I know now what it is to worry over your child, and I hope she returns to you safely soon.<br />With love, KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-40709764749118014752017-10-07T22:50:22.896-07:002017-10-07T22:50:22.896-07:00Now you can sleep until the return trip.
Lynette
...Now you can sleep until the return trip.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25986331079664352112017-10-07T17:36:15.866-07:002017-10-07T17:36:15.866-07:00Dear Janine, As it turns out Chloe is in South Afr...Dear Janine, As it turns out Chloe is in South Africa too. Last night she ended the trip with 7.5 hours on a bus in the middle of the night to the Kalahari desert. I was not at all happy about this dodgy night trip. Not safe. I will pray for your daughter too. I feel better now knowing Chloe arrived after 30 hours non stop travelling mind you. She is exhausted. But safe. Parenthood hey.<br />Have a good new week Janine! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54676831694473864622017-10-07T17:33:16.276-07:002017-10-07T17:33:16.276-07:00Dear Sewingcreations, Thank you for your kind word...Dear Sewingcreations, Thank you for your kind words. I am thrilled for you about the rainwater tanks and the water on the garden too. Nothing helps like rain and it sounds like a good soaking. Full tanks are wonderful. I have many memories of once the tanks are overflowing finding other things to catch the over flow. When it rained Dad would say get out of the rain you are wasting it! <br />Your cooking and gardening are inspiring to me! I have gardening ambitions to be like you.<br />The honey is just fantastic. What an asset and long term too. <br />I hope you are having a lovely weekend! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23356718930006468752017-10-07T17:26:25.111-07:002017-10-07T17:26:25.111-07:00Thank you KelleyxxxThank you KelleyxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9685378992018663472017-10-07T17:25:58.053-07:002017-10-07T17:25:58.053-07:00Dear Barb, Your Dad is wonderful! I hope you are ...Dear Barb, Your Dad is wonderful! I hope you are loving your new bed. Dad did save you such a lot.<br />All your other savings are great too! Well done! The teabags were a great savings!<br />I am glad you made so many cards! That is wonderful!<br />Your grand total is fantastic!<br />I have heard this morning Chloe got to her destination after 30 hours non stop travel. The las apart was dangerous which was 7.5 hours in a bus in the middle of the night in Africa. Not happy time. But she is there and exhausted. At least I know she is ok at this minute. Thanks so much Barb, with love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82081388150439616432017-10-07T12:10:48.566-07:002017-10-07T12:10:48.566-07:00Dear Annabel, you and Chloe and the rest of your f...Dear Annabel, you and Chloe and the rest of your family are in my thoughts. I hope Chloe is safe on her travels and will soon be home where she belongs. Hello bluebirds, I hope those of you who are unwell improve soon and I am sending hugs to you all.<br />My week included: <br />Usual subsidised cleaning savings - approximately $36 <br />1 hour fortnightly social support for someone to go and do my errands , saves me on taxi fares and in needed spending - approx $40 savings.<br />I needed a new bed , while this involves spending money I saved on delivery fees which would have been $180 if we went with a private company recommended by the furniture store because we needed it on the day . It would have been about $60 and a 4 day wait if delivered by the furniture store . Instead my Dad borrowed the family trailer and did the pick up and delivery himself . The bed frame itself was reduced by at least $80 so a potential $260 saving . I gave my Dad a Bunnings hardware store voucher for all his hard work in dismantling my old bed and setting up the new bed and everything that required. I also am counting an extra $100 savings as I would have easily had to pay that to have my bed taken apart etc if my dad didn't do it.<br />I bought a DVD as a treat and was charged a higher price than the ticketed price. I got my money back under the supermarket scanning policy , saving me $16 and getting a free DVD .<br />I was given a family sized chicken and leek and veg pie by my parents , which fed me for )2 dinners and a lunch , saving me about $15 .<br />I bought 3 boxes of my favourite tea bags on excellent special , saving me $16.50 .<br />I had other grocery savings of $25 . <br />I put $50 into savings .<br />Another saving was that I had 2 x 1 hour meal prep ( cooking) services . This saved me at least $40 on takeaway food or prepared food . We used food I had here so there was no extra outlay . <br />I made 12 cards this week ,some will be for a swap I am taking part in , some will be as part of a set for gifts. Saving me about $50 <br />I will be using a gift from my gift cupboard , saving me $15 .<br />I didn't go out to lunch this week as we had planned saving about $20 .<br />My total for the Vicki challenge this week is approximately $670 !<br />Take care Annabel, I hope you have been having the quiet weekend you longed for.<br />Love Barb W.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60410323817341872017-10-07T05:55:01.484-07:002017-10-07T05:55:01.484-07:00*Prayers and love*
Kelley~*Prayers and love*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4648786651418552312017-10-06T19:18:56.654-07:002017-10-06T19:18:56.654-07:00Thanks Laurie! Have a good weekend! With love Anna...Thanks Laurie! Have a good weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36473267696423746162017-10-06T19:18:27.377-07:002017-10-06T19:18:27.377-07:00Dear Jen,
How it is with adult children is on the ...Dear Jen,<br />How it is with adult children is on the list with other things no one ever tells you! Mostly you worry just as much about them as when they are little. But especially in big times like having babies, travel, illness etc. Then you realise there is no difference really you feel the same about your children all along. The next thing no one tells you is you feel like this and just as strong about the Grandchildren! I bet you will remember this when you get Grandchildren in years to come and you will go yeh she was right! :) haha! I am seriously resting this weekend! It is lunch time and Im not even dressed! I hope you have a lovely weekend there, with love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27365160999195240802017-10-06T19:14:08.343-07:002017-10-06T19:14:08.343-07:00Dear Patti, Thank you for your most kind words and...Dear Patti, Thank you for your most kind words and prayers. They are going in my diary. Thank you.<br />I hope things are going well there for you either the mould situation is under control or you can find another house? I am praying about that. Also would you email me or get your daughter to as I want your new address! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55257373135842082212017-10-06T19:11:49.480-07:002017-10-06T19:11:49.480-07:00Dear Terri, Thank you so much If I could skip sum...Dear Terri, Thank you so much If I could skip summer and go straight to autumn I would love it. I like it best of all. Its beautiful and there is nothing about the cooling air. Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com