tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post749751479837013185..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Challenge Update - August 2014Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43698874822371528662014-08-29T16:13:43.954+01:002014-08-29T16:13:43.954+01:00I enjoyed reading this book. It's got lots of ...I enjoyed reading this book. It's got lots of interesting information in it and some good recipes too. I particularly liked the illustrations, good ones always sell a book to me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17113786190082201272014-08-29T16:10:21.127+01:002014-08-29T16:10:21.127+01:00It's been lovely having Mick at home with us. ...It's been lovely having Mick at home with us. I've still got lots of fruit we picked from the allotment in the freezer which I could make jam with, I just don't seem to have had chance this summer, we've been quite busy with one thing or another. It was lovely having everyone together for the meal, and they all came home with us afterwards too, so that was nice.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3055707131176671132014-08-29T16:07:41.439+01:002014-08-29T16:07:41.439+01:00It's nice that your older ones meet up with ea...It's nice that your older ones meet up with each other occasionally, though as you say, once they have their own lives and have flown the nest it can be quite difficult. I suppose it makes it all the more special when you do manage to get time together though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78938490519479584692014-08-29T16:05:18.663+01:002014-08-29T16:05:18.663+01:00I think it's the shape of the hats which I lov...I think it's the shape of the hats which I love so much and the little fancy brim. I suppose school holidays will be much the same as the rest of the year once Eleanor's completed this next year and I don't have any children at home any longer, though we'll move on to the next stage and I'm sure there'll still be lots of happy family time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61955331347136853602014-08-29T16:01:22.559+01:002014-08-29T16:01:22.559+01:00I'm not too sure about the wild mushroom soups...I'm not too sure about the wild mushroom soups, mushrooms are one thing I wouldn't dare forage for, knowing me I'd end up picking some deadly variety. I've always enjoyed the school holidays and having them at home with me. I bet a trip to London Zoo is a great day out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43713679905514396062014-08-29T15:56:54.226+01:002014-08-29T15:56:54.226+01:00I'm coming to the end of the hat challenge now...I'm coming to the end of the hat challenge now, they'll have to be sent off soon but I think I'll make my challenge of fifty. The illustrations in the book are very similar to the Edith Holden books. Thank you, it seems a long time now since Eleanor got her results, but it was only last week. She's looking forward to being back at school next week.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-80280789166939262502014-08-29T15:54:46.983+01:002014-08-29T15:54:46.983+01:00Nice post. That looks to be a really interesting, ...Nice post. That looks to be a really interesting, and useful, book with terrific illustrations. Good to see that you've enjoyed your week with Mick. <br />Have a good weekend. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20853627275824059832014-08-29T15:52:50.232+01:002014-08-29T15:52:50.232+01:00You're welcome, it's my favourite little h...You're welcome, it's my favourite little hat pattern by a long chalk. We had a lovely time out with the family, we must do it again soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14463318647496982242014-08-29T15:51:28.580+01:002014-08-29T15:51:28.580+01:00The book was a good read. I'd no idea you coul...The book was a good read. I'd no idea you could do so much with things foraged from the hedgerow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-24452900748396351372014-08-29T15:38:58.420+01:002014-08-29T15:38:58.420+01:00Hope you've had a wonderful week with Mick bei...Hope you've had a wonderful week with Mick being off.<br />The book for this month looks like it's been an interesting read, will you be looking for free fruit for jam making?<br />The meal sounds like good fun with everyone going along.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74231050649885476892014-08-29T15:34:08.709+01:002014-08-29T15:34:08.709+01:00Hi Jo
You are doing well with your challenges. It...Hi Jo<br /><br />You are doing well with your challenges. Its so nice to have a bit of family time isn't it. It is so few and far between that we are all together these days. Sometimes the big kids manage it more by meeting up a particular place and getting together but I think even they struggle now they are all working and living in different places around the UK. Lazy Days & Sundayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981937294479619947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12888461517787207592014-08-29T14:03:34.699+01:002014-08-29T14:03:34.699+01:00I like those innocent hats with the brim, the shap...I like those innocent hats with the brim, the shape reminds me of my old school hat, in navy felt with a yellow ribbon and the school badge! <br />Glad you have had some happy family holiday times too. XAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73179198395361984682014-08-29T09:35:05.818+01:002014-08-29T09:35:05.818+01:00I've got quite a collection of little hats now...I've got quite a collection of little hats now. It's been nice having Mick at home with us for Eleanor's last week off school, we've been making the most of it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41621400372280822512014-08-29T09:31:43.751+01:002014-08-29T09:31:43.751+01:00It definitely was. Eleanor's got a little extr...It definitely was. Eleanor's got a little extra tagged on though, she doesn't have to go in until Thursday. Thank you for your good luck wishes for Eleanor, she's really looking forward to starting.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-50040947182771382282014-08-29T09:29:33.446+01:002014-08-29T09:29:33.446+01:00My something for me was having all the family arou...My something for me was having all the family around me, I love family time most of all. I've got quite a few little hats now, not many more to go.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13265738591201351482014-08-29T09:28:08.083+01:002014-08-29T09:28:08.083+01:00We had a wonderful time. It's lovely to have t...We had a wonderful time. It's lovely to have the family all together and to get to know their friends a little better too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62639081399014964202014-08-29T09:26:10.529+01:002014-08-29T09:26:10.529+01:00I've always loved having the kids at home in t...I've always loved having the kids at home in the school holidays, they never seem long enough though, even the longer summer holiday. The fruit from your abandoned orchards sound delicious. I've never really been a forager but it's something I'm becoming more interested in.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17263501676915226372014-08-29T09:21:04.560+01:002014-08-29T09:21:04.560+01:00Your little foraging book looks really interesting...Your little foraging book looks really interesting. You'll be making Sloe Gin, Damson Jam, and Wild Mushroom Soups before you know it :0)<br />I love the school holidays, and love having Violet at home with me. We've had some great times together, and yesterday I took her to London Zoo.<br />Enjoy your final few days together. xx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845451731282180142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-15731912446511277472014-08-29T08:55:10.113+01:002014-08-29T08:55:10.113+01:00Hi Jo, your little hats look lovely, you have done...Hi Jo, your little hats look lovely, you have done so well with that challenge! The book looks interesting, reminds me of the victorian flower book, can't think of the author right now, I think you have had it on here. Did a catch up read through your posts, Congratulations to Eleanor on her fantastic results! And lastly your day out in Kettlewell looked good, I don't think we have been there, I do find the faceless scarecrows a wee bit creepy. Oh, and your crochet looks nice. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-46631657943814214862014-08-28T22:33:48.798+01:002014-08-28T22:33:48.798+01:00Thank you for the mention again about the Innocent...Thank you for the mention again about the Innocent Knit pattern, Sounds as if you had a lovely Sunday lunch.....enjoy the last few days of the summer holidayscrazydazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360325378437047939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51917796677854312692014-08-28T22:32:30.412+01:002014-08-28T22:32:30.412+01:00That book looks lovely. I can see why you like t...That book looks lovely. I can see why you like the hat pattern too. ExStitches and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035286337889153261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45532519895751349402014-08-28T22:28:16.548+01:002014-08-28T22:28:16.548+01:00The wee hats are gorgeous, Jo, and the book looks ...The wee hats are gorgeous, Jo, and the book looks interesting. Enjoy the last week before "normal" starts again. :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-52420696085003050882014-08-28T21:29:02.255+01:002014-08-28T21:29:02.255+01:00School holiday this year was too short by a LONG w...School holiday this year was too short by a LONG way!<br />Good luck to Eleanor in 6th form!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-83405788895466725982014-08-28T21:20:26.148+01:002014-08-28T21:20:26.148+01:00How lovely that you shared your something for you ...How lovely that you shared your something for you with all of your family this month, it sounds as though it was a lovely time. Your little hats are coming along very well!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72959160471171727052014-08-28T20:57:20.200+01:002014-08-28T20:57:20.200+01:00Sounds like great family time was had by all and y...Sounds like great family time was had by all and you suddenly realise how quickly they've grown up. Enjoy while you can. I'm still loving your little hats and hope to see you soon. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.com