tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post2626633039462120026..comments2024-03-22T12:48:55.797+00:00Comments on Under An English Sky: Create::Grow::Write and MoreShirley-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-29518379871897590072016-02-24T21:27:28.348+00:002016-02-24T21:27:28.348+00:00I really must get my seed tin out and start prepar...I really must get my seed tin out and start preparing for sowing, so sorry to hear about your hamster.<br /><br />Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and MeAngela M - Garden Tea Cakes and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665533361469223445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-66374628048520483982016-02-22T12:26:11.570+00:002016-02-22T12:26:11.570+00:00Always so happy to see a new post in the inbox! P...Always so happy to see a new post in the inbox! Please add my condolences for your sweet hamster.<br /><br />Envious of the " English summers...perfect". Alabama summers are miserable, indeed. Another reason England has always beckoned.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685462254891259201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-57052517552735685062016-02-22T11:20:56.319+00:002016-02-22T11:20:56.319+00:00So sad t hear about your Hamster sweet friend - lo...So sad t hear about your Hamster sweet friend - lovely photos too. Hope you had a lovely weekend xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054810226159861473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-44509749982616078162016-02-20T22:49:43.405+00:002016-02-20T22:49:43.405+00:00That's too bad about the hamster. We've ha...That's too bad about the hamster. We've had quite a few hamsters in our care, but I'm glad they've all gone to that sawdusty heaven as I grew tired of the little guys escaping from their cages in the middle of the night! All were found and accounted for (thankfully!). Now we have a larger rabbit, and they live considerably longer. Love your idea for the DPN cozies! this is so clever. I usually stick my needles back into the wool and hope for the best. I can see why they are selling so well, they look like they keep your work very tidy (and the fabrics are so pretty!). Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I hope you get more sunny days than rainy.<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-56644698617625577022016-02-20T20:51:56.773+00:002016-02-20T20:51:56.773+00:00Good luck with your goal setting next week. I defi...Good luck with your goal setting next week. I definitely think Spring is in the air, there has been a lot of talk about seed choosing on people's blogs. I really will have to start sorting mine. Enjoy your weekend. Barbara.Coastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-33027511655161858772016-02-20T15:28:13.593+00:002016-02-20T15:28:13.593+00:00Thank ou Linda. For the most part we follow the sc...Thank ou Linda. For the most part we follow the school terms and holidays and you are right, it's because the girls friends are all in school and it's really the only time they can spend extended time together. If we want to go away during school term time we do and I just adjust the time taken across the other holidays if necessary, but really we don't often need to as we are usually finished all our work before the end of the school year.Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-74982146884497746652016-02-20T15:25:40.021+00:002016-02-20T15:25:40.021+00:00Thank you Penny - The idea for a milkshake bar cam...Thank you Penny - The idea for a milkshake bar came up when we discussing with some friends how hard it is to find a decent milkshake these days and dreaming of the ones we had growing up. So the milkshake bar idea was born LOLShirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-9776245258972276422016-02-20T15:24:24.489+00:002016-02-20T15:24:24.489+00:00Thank you eclectichomelife :). I know! homeschooli...Thank you eclectichomelife :). I know! homeschooling to get into uni - very daunting. It's going to be allot of hard work and dedication. She's going to have to get straight A's and get involved in other community projects to show her character in order to get in. homeschooling in general makes a close bond for us all - I wouldn't have it any other way ;)Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-66514770050999441112016-02-20T15:22:26.714+00:002016-02-20T15:22:26.714+00:00You should give mangetout a try - it's delicio...You should give mangetout a try - it's delicious lightly blanched and better raw in salads :)Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-46653753415429729592016-02-20T15:21:20.298+00:002016-02-20T15:21:20.298+00:00It is, but she had a lovely happy life :) - a bit ...It is, but she had a lovely happy life :) - a bit of your sunshine would go down rather well Pat :) - please do send it our way lolShirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-67680542928783072502016-02-20T15:20:09.394+00:002016-02-20T15:20:09.394+00:00Thanks Amy :)Thanks Amy :)Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-31333595454443498142016-02-20T13:15:30.900+00:002016-02-20T13:15:30.900+00:00It's hard to lose a family pet so I'm sorr...It's hard to lose a family pet so I'm sorry about your hamster. I'm interested that you follow the terms and holidays with those of the mainstream UK schooling system even though you home school. I expect that's because you're able to visit other families who are not home schooled when they're on holiday. Our city's state schools had a half term break the week before. We're still available for our two local grandchildren even though one is at college and the other is in high school. Have a wonderful weekend celebrating a birthday. All the best as you readjust your routine. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-68630326074835417452016-02-20T12:31:58.109+00:002016-02-20T12:31:58.109+00:00I'm sorry about your hamster. Saying goodbye ...I'm sorry about your hamster. Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is so hard.<br /><br />I hope your daughter has a lovely birthday - and a milkshake bar! What a great idea. I hope it helps cheer everyone up.<br /><br />Enjoy beautiful England!<br /><br /><br /><br />Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975781090489508327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-36058238422161659622016-02-20T07:51:31.815+00:002016-02-20T07:51:31.815+00:00Sorry to hear about your hamster. Never an easy lo...Sorry to hear about your hamster. Never an easy loss. Sending virtual hugs. Wow home schooling to get into university. I take my hat off to you. It must be such a great learning curve for you also, so interesting and rewarding but such work!! I bet this makes such a close bond for you all xxxxeclectichomelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11131534550143277161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-30266769784537969562016-02-20T00:22:40.625+00:002016-02-20T00:22:40.625+00:00Great post. I've often wondered what mangetou...Great post. I've often wondered what mangetout was, now I know. I have nothing but admiration for parents who homeschool. I was a teacher and if our daughter was still of school age I would be teaching her at home.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-21687127334706186722016-02-19T21:26:37.555+00:002016-02-19T21:26:37.555+00:00It's always sad when you lose a much loved pet...It's always sad when you lose a much loved pet. I'm so sorry. I enjoyed discovering your blog. It sounds like you have had a good week with the school break. I can send you some sunshine as we are going to have another heat wave down here in southern California! My best to you, Pat :)Lilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-32573696507903427732016-02-19T20:45:31.207+00:002016-02-19T20:45:31.207+00:00So sorry to hear about your hamster, it is always ...So sorry to hear about your hamster, it is always so very sad to lose a beloved pet. I am glad that you have many things to help to add some cheer in this sad week. Happy Birthday to your daughter, I hope that it is wonderful!!! I hope that both of your daughters can achieve all their dreams! Thank you so much for joining in the anniversary of Five On Friday, I really do appreciate it so much! Have a good weekend! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-86862987497399479192016-02-19T18:23:43.341+00:002016-02-19T18:23:43.341+00:00Thank you Tracy. I know what you mean about Aussie...Thank you Tracy. I know what you mean about Aussie sunshine being hectic - I'm originally from South Africa and the summers were just awful for me - I'm not a great lover of intense heat. England's summers are just perfect for me. I hope that we have a lovely one for your visit later on in the year.Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-33775048956058118542016-02-19T18:22:01.796+00:002016-02-19T18:22:01.796+00:00Thanks Tanya. It must be very difficult to get thi...Thanks Tanya. It must be very difficult to get things done with a child who is ill - I hope that you hit on just the right schedule for your family! :)Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-28593816372694394542016-02-19T18:20:53.646+00:002016-02-19T18:20:53.646+00:00Thank you Lisa :)Thank you Lisa :)Shirley-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678506786099888928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-57954041583497227212016-02-19T17:37:51.989+00:002016-02-19T17:37:51.989+00:00I'm so sorry about your Hamster :( So hard whe...I'm so sorry about your Hamster :( So hard when you do all you can but still aren't able to help them. <br /><br />Our Jan/Feb have been similar~ I'm now reassessing our weekly schedule and arranging things better. My son has a chronic illness and has been SO fatigued the last two months....time to try something new! <br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend! My oldest just turned 16 as well~ so exciting :) <br /><br />Take care xo <br /><br />Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671637933310345197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-32065239807404683102016-02-19T17:07:32.650+00:002016-02-19T17:07:32.650+00:00Sorry to hear about your hamster Shirley Ann.
I...Sorry to hear about your hamster Shirley Ann.<br />I'm looking forward to some of your English sunshine when I visit the UK in July/August. Our Aussie sunshine is too harsh.<br />I'm visiting via Amy's linkup and I'll be back.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185599118466320327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795037737024485874.post-48307050535914758382016-02-19T15:52:02.149+00:002016-02-19T15:52:02.149+00:00I so sorry to hear about your Hampster:( We have b...I so sorry to hear about your Hampster:( We have been loving half term this week too, such a change of pace! I hope your daughter has a great birthday and good luck with the home schooling! Have a lovely weekend celebrating xxLisa from @intothegladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035448027727524640noreply@blogger.com