tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8143313328828143397..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Feather your Nest Friday, 20th January. 2017.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28015599339999649122017-01-21T21:54:11.372-08:002017-01-21T21:54:11.372-08:00Dear Elaine,
Thank you! Well I think your special ...Dear Elaine,<br />Thank you! Well I think your special sale buys are incredible! Little pyjamas for your granddaughter for $1! And on points! <br /> The tomatoes sound lovely and so does your cooking. I hope you have a lovely weekend too... ours is almost over but has been very nice. With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71475256438052871432017-01-21T20:58:13.194-08:002017-01-21T20:58:13.194-08:00Dear Annabel,
The things you find put out for fre...Dear Annabel, <br />The things you find put out for free continue to amaze me! Great find on the bicycle! I am so happy for you!<br />I have been getting points from one of our department stores and used them to get some new pajamas for youngest granddaughter for less than $1 with original price of $34. I just ordered another pair for $2.51 and will save them for part of her birthday. I also got a knit "beanie" hat for my husband for$.50 with original price of $25.<br />We have been enjoying the fresh produce myy daughter and I got last week. When I was at Costco, I saw containers of grape tomatoes about half the size of the ones we each got for $5. So, we got about $20 of yummy grape tomatoes for $10, plus a lot of other produce. I made a big batch of calabacitas, a southwestern dish, using the yellow squash, corn, tomatoes and green chilies from that produce purchase. We'll eat some and freeze some in individual portions.<br />I made extra breakfast burritos today so we could have enough for 2 or 3 meals. <br />I hope you and the rest of the Bluebirds have a wonderful weekend!<br />Love from Arizona,<br />Elaine<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73211144547977426232017-01-21T20:33:44.958-08:002017-01-21T20:33:44.958-08:00Annabel,
poof it went so I will try again! LOL Eve...Annabel,<br />poof it went so I will try again! LOL Everything as always looks so well done and I bet the pesto is very pretty! FREE my favorite price! Very economical transportation. We have bikes in the barn, but I haven't ridden one in years. I should probably get it out and start scootering around! <br />Rick and Todd worked cutting down a tree this week and got to bring the wood home so free firewood and we have been working cutting some of it up it has been hard because most days we are getting rain. I am still trying to use up some things from the freezer and I hope to have one completely empty within a few months then I will inventory all pantry items and make my list of what to stock. We started cleaning out the basement so that has been my feathering mostly for this week. I am ready to start next week!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63178042735392645402017-01-21T18:22:28.531-08:002017-01-21T18:22:28.531-08:00Leigh, isn't it wonderful when emergency actio...<br /><br />Leigh, isn't it wonderful when emergency actions just become second nature! It surprises me that I can subconsciously detect when our diesel generator is slowing. We take the load off it before it stops .. when it is simply running out of fuel!!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41196299319334586042017-01-21T17:31:06.167-08:002017-01-21T17:31:06.167-08:00Dear Lana, remember that with all that you have be...Dear Lana, remember that with all that you have been through, you have used up a lot of your bodies adrenaline. This needs to be paid back. If you wake up one day and simply need to sit all day, do it. Your husband needs you to be well, so listen to your body rather than trying to fight through the lethargy. Much love.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51190295580472739362017-01-21T03:11:46.054-08:002017-01-21T03:11:46.054-08:00Oops your reply came out below xxxOops your reply came out below xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33182835880088147902017-01-21T03:11:09.618-08:002017-01-21T03:11:09.618-08:00Dear Fiona, I am definately not too glam to ride a...Dear Fiona, I am definately not too glam to ride a bike but Ill take that as a compliment! <br />Yes shocking and upsetting about Melbourne. Beyond words. <br />Your hydrangeas sound incredible I can only dream of getting them that huge! I will keep trying. <br />The pizza was still savoury. Some other spreads over the base I use instead of tomato base are pesto, caramelized onions, onion jam, BBQ sauce (good for chicken pizza) and I really have loved some of these as they make it totally different. And I have endless dough.... <br />I hope you are having a lovely weekend, with love, Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53305718923884701752017-01-21T02:02:25.241-08:002017-01-21T02:02:25.241-08:00Yes, solar lights are not all they are cracked up ...Yes, solar lights are not all they are cracked up to be...in certain circumstances! No hurry to get a powered sensor light though, no peaches left! Although I do have lots of figs coming, and a late fruiting apricot tree which I hope will give me something at some stage ;)<br />We were lucky this time with the storm not being very powerful by the time it reached us. Lovely rain for the parched garden though xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54160730284002699862017-01-20T23:11:36.751-08:002017-01-20T23:11:36.751-08:00I will send photos when I make the diaper cakes! T...I will send photos when I make the diaper cakes! They are so fun!😄 Hugs PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-30897523654820384112017-01-20T23:08:21.011-08:002017-01-20T23:08:21.011-08:00Yes Rachael I love making due. It is rewarding!😄Yes Rachael I love making due. It is rewarding!😄Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85512519328286667512017-01-20T23:05:11.631-08:002017-01-20T23:05:11.631-08:00How funny when I was reading my comment I meant to...How funny when I was reading my comment I meant to say I started making rice in the read machine. It has a rice setting and a jam setting 😄 I can't wait to try the jam setting. Love PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71121863457750849222017-01-20T21:35:50.793-08:002017-01-20T21:35:50.793-08:00Debbie,
That was really good $750! Added up with y...Debbie,<br />That was really good $750! Added up with your other savings this week I would love to say good job! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47595220878932238402017-01-20T21:30:47.157-08:002017-01-20T21:30:47.157-08:00Hi Jean!
How lovely to have you join in from Cana...Hi Jean! <br />How lovely to have you join in from Canada! Eating from the freezer all month is excellent! That can really help free up some of the food budget to stock up on specials! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91730338757067079052017-01-20T21:22:02.302-08:002017-01-20T21:22:02.302-08:00Dear Chrissy, Thank you. Well done and the baking ...Dear Chrissy, Thank you. Well done and the baking will pay off so much as you have teenagers and they sure can go through food! I remember well! There is nothing like walking in the door to the smell of baking either!<br />Have a great weekend, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85808792961405120912017-01-20T21:20:28.887-08:002017-01-20T21:20:28.887-08:00Dear Debbie, Wow you did really wonderfully with t...Dear Debbie, Wow you did really wonderfully with the Facebook sales. What a good week! I understand about the air conditioner. I look at it that I can keep going and getting things done vs being in a heap from heat exhaustion. Worth it!<br />That was a very good week so 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-69704083945957734902017-01-20T21:18:44.680-08:002017-01-20T21:18:44.680-08:00Dear Patti,
I hope the drought is over for sure! ...Dear Patti, <br />I hope the drought is over for sure! You have been busy with lots of really good things! Finding supplies to make up into gifts or even to see is great too. I love those cakes! If you make one up please send me a picture! <br />Your meals sound delicious to me Patti! Have a good weekend! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81969230980737969882017-01-20T21:16:00.836-08:002017-01-20T21:16:00.836-08:00Dear Jean, Welcome! It is lovely to have you here....Dear Jean, Welcome! It is lovely to have you here. All your cooking sounds just wonderful and it is such a saving but also so healthy. <br />Your country life and garden sound very nice! Have a great weekend Jean, love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60961285540178374002017-01-20T21:12:40.592-08:002017-01-20T21:12:40.592-08:00Dear Lana, Just focus on quiet time and going alo...Dear Lana, Just focus on quiet time and going along gently. You have been through a harrowing time and it is exhausting. I hope each day your husband is improving. Simple things like lovely soup and home comforts are what you both need now. With much love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22013660116544520812017-01-20T21:09:41.449-08:002017-01-20T21:09:41.449-08:00Dear Jes, Thank you so much! I am looking forward ...Dear Jes, Thank you so much! I am looking forward to your preparedness course so much. I am on board! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-23947990073908808892017-01-20T21:08:33.023-08:002017-01-20T21:08:33.023-08:00Dear Cookie, What weather for nesting inside! It i...Dear Cookie, What weather for nesting inside! It is lovely that you are busy and happy when outside it is so cold! Baking would also be beautiful and warming. I will look forward to seeing your projects! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68950326584053467222017-01-20T20:56:53.083-08:002017-01-20T20:56:53.083-08:00Jane the rain is on the way - we have some here. L...Jane the rain is on the way - we have some here. Love the sound of it hitting the tin roof. House is still warm though because we have had to close the windows up where the breeze often comes in.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82761521325522613642017-01-20T20:20:02.617-08:002017-01-20T20:20:02.617-08:00Dear Rachel, The bluebird bikers. lol. With little...Dear Rachel, The bluebird bikers. lol. With little bluebirds on bike helmets. <br />Cooking up your tomatoes was great! This reminds me I have about 8 that need cooking...<br />What a lot of rain! It is lovely to have a green garden, for us this rain and lush greenery at this time of year is unusual.<br />Thank you for your secretarial work! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31730066904209011522017-01-20T20:17:21.776-08:002017-01-20T20:17:21.776-08:00Dear Bridge,
Wow those two emails saved you so muc...Dear Bridge,<br />Wow those two emails saved you so much money! You earned $470 from a few minutes work! Well done! <br />The discovery with the corner store is a good one! I would try and see if they do it regularly and if so when, days and times! If it is a pattern then you are set! Many places seem to have a pattern i.e. 4 in the afternoon or whatever. If you are really brave just ask them. Theres a fair chance they will tell you. Well done on keeping your eyes open and noticing this!<br />When your son is bigger a freezer would be so helpful. I only have a side by side fridge/freezer but I can get a lot in there. Its very helpful!<br />With much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6872425661930635132017-01-20T20:12:20.005-08:002017-01-20T20:12:20.005-08:00Dear Karen, I love to use muffin trays to make lit...Dear Karen, I love to use muffin trays to make little quiches. I think they are something that are good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.<br />The jam sounds lovely. I love vanilla. <br />Much love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48588478834108567932017-01-20T20:10:13.899-08:002017-01-20T20:10:13.899-08:00Dear Cath,
The rain is good but I hate to hear of...Dear Cath, <br />The rain is good but I hate to hear of a branch of your apple tree coming off! It is good that they are far enough along to still be able to use them. <br />Full rain water tanks at this time of the year are rare! Big bonus! Have a lovely weekend! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com