tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post6387678747627398252..comments2023-12-15T22:04:36.477+08:00Comments on Life on The Farm: Making Good ProgressGrandpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-4757647541117653692011-03-11T06:03:53.319+08:002011-03-11T06:03:53.319+08:00Hi Grampa, (I'm not sure like me to call you G...Hi Grampa, (I'm not sure like me to call you Gramps, so I won't) don't want to offend. First, did you finish your steps? Second, your grandson looks so peaceful sleeping, really cute boy. Blessing from heaven. You and your grandson are blessed to have the relationship that you do. I was not favoured with that blessing, neither knew how to love. Now the Spikeys whoa, man are they big! What do they taste like? And what do they look like when ripe? Can't wait for photos. Better end here, my comments tend to be long, sorry, that's what happens when one is alone all the time. Take care. Catching up on my fellow bloggers blogs! Later....The Manic Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587881609957361468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-4685217220818271322011-03-08T06:47:30.018+08:002011-03-08T06:47:30.018+08:00Lady Jennie, thank you! That's how they are no...Lady Jennie, thank you! That's how they are now. If you go back a few posts you'll see how tiny they were not so long ago.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-35742853246586399252011-03-08T02:05:19.308+08:002011-03-08T02:05:19.308+08:00Aw, you're "baby" is so sweet. And ...Aw, you're "baby" is so sweet. And look at those Durian! I never saw them on the tree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-16356262995091238052011-03-07T22:42:52.699+08:002011-03-07T22:42:52.699+08:00Poetic Justice, welcome to The Farm! Thank you, th...Poetic Justice, welcome to The Farm! Thank you, thank you! Nice to meet you too, and I look forward to reading your blog.<br /><br /><br />Alison, yes, from one mini project to another, with an eye on the rest of things.<br />You are welcome, I sincerely feel that way about mothers and women in general.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-85197011996056127512011-03-07T22:09:49.335+08:002011-03-07T22:09:49.335+08:00You've been busy--multitasking. :) I agree tha...You've been busy--multitasking. :) I agree that sometimes losing oneself in work can help soothe worries. Thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog.Alison Pearce Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955543150406880055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-15486996127186577832011-03-07T20:03:50.248+08:002011-03-07T20:03:50.248+08:00What a beautiful blog and beautiful Grandson! Life...What a beautiful blog and beautiful Grandson! Life on the farm sounds great, glad I stumbled on by. Nice to meet you Grandpa!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442575667703890690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-18142000660771213312011-03-07T16:44:19.964+08:002011-03-07T16:44:19.964+08:00Ohiofarmgirl, hello, thanks for stopping by. Nothi...Ohiofarmgirl, hello, thanks for stopping by. Nothing much I'm afraid, just finishing my 'project'. I was thinking since I'm at it I might as well build something else using the leftover building materials - a BBQ pit! Just started on it, may be I'll show some photos later. See, you get to know before I even post it!<br />Take care pal.<br /><br /><br />caterpillar, yes they are durians. They weigh more like 2-3kg each now. Some branches with 4-6 fruits on them had actually broken under the weight since I wrote about them. Thank you!Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-55580134408600389402011-03-05T08:11:45.144+08:002011-03-05T08:11:45.144+08:00Is that pictures of durian? Also,your grandson loo...Is that pictures of durian? Also,your grandson looks really cute....caterpillarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929070939893449116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-7567354509767745692011-03-05T04:28:57.767+08:002011-03-05T04:28:57.767+08:00hi Grandpa! just popping in to say hello and see w...hi Grandpa! just popping in to say hello and see whats going on.<br />:-)Ohiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-84497076535325407982011-03-03T18:37:55.370+08:002011-03-03T18:37:55.370+08:00L'Aussie, hi Denise, good to see you! And than...L'Aussie, hi Denise, good to see you! And thank you, we've had more rains since, hope you will too.<br /><br />Where do I get this 'journal'? The only journal I knew are the ones kept by bookkeepers! Then I thought this blog IS my journal, no?<br /><br />Thanks for the tips anyway, and I should look for samples of memoir writing online I suppose.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-66211779212502811422011-03-03T12:40:20.977+08:002011-03-03T12:40:20.977+08:00Hi Grandpa. What a beautiful post. The stairs are ...Hi Grandpa. What a beautiful post. The stairs are coming along nicely and what a lovely day you had with your lovely Zaq. Beautiful photos. I'm glad you've had some rain too. Our humidiy is so high over her in Brisbane there must be more rains to come.<br /><br />I think you should buy yourself a journal and start jotting down your thoughts. To sound authentic a memoir needs to come from the heart. You need rough jottings, then decide where you want to start. Once you have some chapters done, you might like to get some of us to critique it for you. There will be a book on writing memoirs for sure. I know I have some notes downloaded as I plan to write a travel memoir ONE DAY!<br /><br />Be in touch!<br /><br />Denise<3Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-26155917638436285842011-03-03T08:23:18.485+08:002011-03-03T08:23:18.485+08:00Ann, thank you so much for stopping by and for you...Ann, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind compliments. <br /><br />Be my guest and feel free to browse my older posts. I deleted a number of them thinking I could get back some memories (my that sounds strange) but Blogger had other ideas. But it's ok most of my post are stand-alones.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your memoir. I'm thinking of writing one, but at the moment that's all I'm doing - thinking about it.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-13992684833435368222011-03-03T01:24:44.233+08:002011-03-03T01:24:44.233+08:00Your photos, you entire blog are awesome. I could ...Your photos, you entire blog are awesome. I could hang out here all day. My daughter and I have a pleasant view of the Shenandoah Valley here in SW Virginia USA. But it's nothing compared to what you have.<br /><br />I haven't read all of your posts since I just recently met you, but I intend to catch up. You hint at trials and vicissitudes in your life. You may remember, I'm the 70 year old woman who is just getting a first novel published, a memoir. You say we have much in common. I'd love to get an email from you expressing whatever you feel comfortable expressing. Are you seriously thinking about writing a memoir?<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best @ Long Journey Home</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-75312419761136707052011-03-02T23:45:37.195+08:002011-03-02T23:45:37.195+08:00Dmarie, thank you, and welcome to The Farm! Yes, w...Dmarie, thank you, and welcome to The Farm! Yes, we are excited about the harvest and looking forward to receiving friends and families again.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-63570599969759107612011-03-02T21:32:24.740+08:002011-03-02T21:32:24.740+08:00what a little doll! nice job on the steps too...ha...what a little doll! nice job on the steps too...have fun with your party!Dmariehttp://bettermebetterworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-35462685548143514292011-03-02T18:21:12.993+08:002011-03-02T18:21:12.993+08:00Andrea, my grandson looks like his father (and mot...Andrea, my grandson looks like his father (and mother, of course), who looks like his father..ahem, ahem.. who looks like his father...<br /><br />You are welcome to visit us at The Farm - ETD (estimated time of drop) 3-4 weeks' time. If you want a bit of a thrill come early and wait to hear them drop and search for them. You get extra pleasure eating them that way. It's about an hour and a half from where you live.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-34995686297742331542011-03-02T17:31:44.861+08:002011-03-02T17:31:44.861+08:00Your grandson looks so sweet. And I bet he enjoyed...Your grandson looks so sweet. And I bet he enjoyed his nap on the nice cool floor with the light afternoon breeze blowing over him.<br /><br />The durians looked so good. I can't wait for durian season to come. I love to eat the fruits slightly frozen. It's like having durian ice-cream on a hot sunny day, except that these ones are 100% pure fruit.<br /><br />And best of all, durian seson usually means petai season. Both are downright smelly, but I love them. However, I have to constantly remind myself not to take both of petai and durian at the same time. *LOL*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-63865229394980410492011-03-02T10:19:52.670+08:002011-03-02T10:19:52.670+08:00Hi Shanaz!
It's been quite a while...always a ...Hi Shanaz!<br />It's been quite a while...always a pleasure to see you too.<br />Yes, it has been and is still hot, except the day of my family's visit when we had heavy rain for a couple of hours.<br /><br />As durian is packed with loads of vitamins and other nutrients eating it does make you hot, but I'm not sure about bothered though...so just drink plenty of water after that, or take cooling fruits like mangoesteens.<br /><br />You are welcome to visit us and try some - bring your family along, ok?<br />Take care, and have a nice day Shanaz.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-41805692184552078902011-03-02T02:45:37.452+08:002011-03-02T02:45:37.452+08:00Hi Grandpa!
The weather's been really hot thes...Hi Grandpa!<br />The weather's been really hot these days, right. And to know that you can absolutely relate to this fact is such a pleasant feeling. The spikeys are really looking good, I bet it's heavenly sweet by the time they ripen. Munching on durian on hot days like this will send me sweating rains. Is it true that eating durian makes the body hot and bothered? <br /><br />Always a pleasure to read you, Grandpa. Best wishes and blessings your way.shanaz@RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470536308827713492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-38212779246761146692011-03-01T17:44:17.366+08:002011-03-01T17:44:17.366+08:00Adina West, thank you. Yes, the progression of the...Adina West, thank you. Yes, the progression of the fruit from flower to tiny buds and now the size of a football is quite amazing. Thanks for your comment in my earlier post too.<br /><br /><br />G.G Mueller, hi, welcome to The Farm! It is not difficult for me to enjoy life as I thrive on simple pleasures and find joy in being with the children.<br />I think I will take a photo of the finished steps with some people standing or sitting on them - to prove that they are really solid!Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-55227725344156324612011-03-01T15:13:50.604+08:002011-03-01T15:13:50.604+08:00What a beautiful child! What joy you must feel whe...What a beautiful child! What joy you must feel when you think of him much less when you get to be with him!<br />The steps look great. Can't wait to see the finished product.gizzylawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002319928707299695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-33415304164710694122011-03-01T14:05:24.905+08:002011-03-01T14:05:24.905+08:00Such cute photos.
And WOW! Your durians are huge ...Such cute photos.<br /><br />And WOW! Your durians are huge - I remember when you posted pics of the 'baby' fruit last year, and look at them now!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-8128303787983651982011-03-01T11:29:22.845+08:002011-03-01T11:29:22.845+08:00Serena, thank you for stopping by, and for your co...Serena, thank you for stopping by, and for your comments.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-1773110916859618272011-03-01T11:25:32.231+08:002011-03-01T11:25:32.231+08:00Zaq is adorable! I love being a Grandma so I can i...Zaq is adorable! I love being a Grandma so I can imagine how much you must look forward to seeing your grandchildren.<br /><br />The steps are looking great!Serena Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789734075055678964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-19730346706162615562011-03-01T08:04:16.602+08:002011-03-01T08:04:16.602+08:00Happy Frog and I, thank you so much for your sweet...Happy Frog and I, thank you so much for your sweet compliments. You are so kind. I hope you had a good day at work and wish more positives your way this week.<br /><br /><br />Joylene Butler, thank you Joylene. Yes, excellent idea to know your parents better and to spend more time with them. I suppose you'll have to make time for that. I know that's not easy but it'll be worth it - for you and them.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.com