tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post4639639763314576460..comments2024-03-28T23:19:53.362+00:00Comments on A colourful life: just another dayChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-62492879490853319552017-04-02T14:48:23.894+01:002017-04-02T14:48:23.894+01:00Yes, the world is a grim and depressing place some...Yes, the world is a grim and depressing place sometimes, and I feel we are moving backwards - socially, environmentally - with every week that goes by this year. But you have to look for the positives I guess, or you go mad. Anyway, well done on feeding the family new food, even if the dog did rather better out of the deal than the children. :-) xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-33742649339332453032017-03-27T21:34:32.718+01:002017-03-27T21:34:32.718+01:00Hold on, you mean Richard remembers where you want...Hold on, you mean Richard remembers where you want to store towels?? What a detailed grasp of domestic arrangements. Derek wouldn't know a towel cupboard from a greenhouse ( though is wonderful in may other ways of course). Your new job sounds very interesting and complex, and you are obviously workimg in the building that Hogwarts was based on. I would have a stout rope round my middle when setting iff on subterranean adventures, or at the very least a piece of chalk to mark the return journey. Dreading the thought of another referendum, can hardly bear it, we might just move now, before it all starts. XPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-37936083779271464672017-03-27T12:04:05.861+01:002017-03-27T12:04:05.861+01:00Ah, a fellow public health person! Your new job so...Ah, a fellow public health person! Your new job sounds fascinating, as does the building you are based in! I have the same hacking cough, and am hoping it abates soon, I feel like I haven't had more than a few weeks without some bug or other since the start of the year, though I'm guessing sharing close quarters with a new baby might be the culprit. Good luck in your continued endeavours at the dinner table! xxKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440970933962473191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-23119256290012979212017-03-20T18:39:31.934+00:002017-03-20T18:39:31.934+00:00I appreciate that you are torturing your children ...I appreciate that you are torturing your children with food they don't like. lol<br />I am always in awe of people who can read multiple books at the same time<br />Hena Tayebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419428884435062756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-64820654991701002112017-03-20T12:03:27.647+00:002017-03-20T12:03:27.647+00:00Oh yes, I remember writing those programme specs a...Oh yes, I remember writing those programme specs and the wonder that is the approval process. But, as you say, after that comes the enjoyable bit. Well done on the running training (I haven't the foggiest about German punk. Does Iggy Pop count?) We're certainly living in challenging times. It feels like all the holes in the cheese are lining up for, well, something momentous.lovethosecupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083162147277460536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-35552393921455221252017-03-20T11:59:07.677+00:002017-03-20T11:59:07.677+00:00I am so in agreement with you re our prime ministe...I am so in agreement with you re our prime minister and the rush into Brexit and the other upheavals it's triggering; my sister 'emigrated' to Scotland when the government department she works for transferred large parts of their business to Scotland; the thought of travelling to a totally disconnected country rather than to a neighbouring friend is strangely poignant. It feels as though she would be so much further away. We are moving through disturbing times.Curvywitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352226602384896843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-76776735266745931842017-03-20T02:04:45.779+00:002017-03-20T02:04:45.779+00:00Hi Christina, Ive just stumbled across your blog. ...Hi Christina, Ive just stumbled across your blog. I like your rambling style, your topics, and your photos.... your new job sounds fantasticly interesting. Can I just comment on your sore hip... I'm not even yet 50, but I've just had a hip replacement. I had some symptoms similar to what your explaining. In the last 3 years I was ramping up my running training 3km, 5km then 10km.... I was having issues on long walks, sitting for long periods, sleeping and in the car!! Please getbit checked out by a dr. I spent 2 years seeing different physios who put me through a range of painful treatments (dry needling, rolling and stretches) but to no avail. It turns out I had congenital hip dysplasia (and certainly didnt know it). just came to the fore with my active and demanding lifestyle.. I dont wish to diagnose from the otherside of the globe, but I dont want you to continue in pain if there could be an answer. Anyway, I hope to pop i fro time to time and keep in touch. Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635416571278107397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-25431865668959745112017-03-18T12:30:54.809+00:002017-03-18T12:30:54.809+00:00Our USA President is a con man and pathological li...Our USA President is a con man and pathological liar and far too many people fell for his BS during the election. Having said that, the Dems pushed for Clinton versus Sanders as their candidate and that only helped Trump. <br />He is an embarrassment to any of us over here that have common sense, and he is also frightening. I hope for his impeachment or removal every single day that I read the news. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-37464474825090664942017-03-17T21:32:16.940+00:002017-03-17T21:32:16.940+00:00How I enjoy reading your posts about your day to d...How I enjoy reading your posts about your day to day life. We are indeed living through unsettling times and I fear for the future of our countries. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-58300294125422828322017-03-17T20:35:06.840+00:002017-03-17T20:35:06.840+00:00Stubborn coughs are a nuisance. I'm not sure w...Stubborn coughs are a nuisance. I'm not sure which is worse. Having the cough yourself, or having to listen to everyone else who has it. It happens to be one of the major downsides to a large family. And one of the things I don't miss about having five kids living under my roof. :-)<br /><br />I look forward to seeing what your plans are for sewing. I'm currently on an Ebony kick. It's a pattern by Heather at Closet Case Patterns, and has a dress, tunic and crop version. Needless to say, the crop version is not the one I'm making. <br /><br />As for the state of the world I think you are doing something to contribute to making things better, and that's caring for your family and raising your children to be loving and kind people. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-77400557913767926452017-03-17T09:37:48.142+00:002017-03-17T09:37:48.142+00:00Good on you for keeping at the running with a very...Good on you for keeping at the running with a very alternative sound track:). Just been laughing as I've seen a great photo of Nicola Sturgeon by Hadrains wall saying. 'We're going to rebuild the wall and England's going to pay' Go girl I say! Love the sound of your new work place...or should I say ancient workplace, try not to get lost. I really must visit Glasgow one of these days, it looks like a fascinating place. Have a great weekend having food fights:). B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-45035584770758300262017-03-17T01:01:02.121+00:002017-03-17T01:01:02.121+00:00Yeh!! Everywhere it is unrest.. nothing good is ha...Yeh!! Everywhere it is unrest.. nothing good is happening.. Still we have to find happiness from somewhere, just like beautiful flower has made me happy..<br /><br />Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com<br />krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-9023665514320633092017-03-17T00:03:08.882+00:002017-03-17T00:03:08.882+00:00It is impossible to ignore, but we have to find so...It is impossible to ignore, but we have to find solace in the beauty around us. I thought of you when a second referendum was raised and remembered your fluent well-argued reasons for saying no to independence. Brexit has changed everything though. I must have been a terrible and dogmatic mother because my children never refused to eat anything I served up. I cooked from scratch every evening and could not possibly have pandered to fussiness. I now realise how lucky I was. The MA course sounds very interesting. My daughter who submits her final pieces of coursework for her English Literature on the 7th of April is considering doing a Medical Humanities MA. Oh to be 21 and on the cusp of life again! Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230327066600698804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-91739984201872211662017-03-16T21:59:44.789+00:002017-03-16T21:59:44.789+00:00It was fun to see your rhodie buds.. we have those...It was fun to see your rhodie buds.. we have those here too. I agree with you on the political situation - do keep in mind that 3/4s of Americans did not vote for 45. And wikileaks colored our election. And the Mrs. Clinton won the popular vote. And many did not vote as they thought she had it in the bag. So many of us are also devastated with what is happening here and have no idea how to proceed. And the evil Republicans have control of both houses of government so the good Democrats can't outvote them. Worse, is the Repubs COULD save us.. but won't do it because they want the rich to be richer. Sad state of affairs. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-30622118339673779482017-03-16T17:49:20.777+00:002017-03-16T17:49:20.777+00:00Add Linen and towel manager to your already long l...Add Linen and towel manager to your already long list of things to do!!! So Funny! I sat and realised on Sunday ,when everyone ate potatoes without leaving any, that it has only taken me nine years t get them to eat them!Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-73913596152308965242017-03-16T17:36:24.552+00:002017-03-16T17:36:24.552+00:00For lions read loons ;)For lions read loons ;)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-30583567389504752672017-03-16T17:35:23.879+00:002017-03-16T17:35:23.879+00:00Hey Christina,
I fear that I have completely retre...Hey Christina,<br />I fear that I have completely retreated from the hideousness going on beyond my front door. I'm burying my head in the sand about it all for a little while. Sam will be home for Easter, and no doubt he'll pull me back out. It's just too much sometimes. Your place of work sounds like Hogworts! I'd like to believe that a place like that does exist, so from now on that's how I'll see you. Conjuring up potions and transfiguring into a pony. We have escaped much of the germs, but Olly has had nits forever. s soon as I clear them, there're back. He's constantly itching, it's so frustrating. Good work with the running. It feels as if we're all running around like lions at the moment. Is it an age thing? <br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-40297607746832899722017-03-16T16:42:35.647+00:002017-03-16T16:42:35.647+00:00Finding joy and happiness in our own personal worl...Finding joy and happiness in our own personal worlds is a way to cope and escape from all the scary things going on in the bigger world. The building you work in sounds like a higgledy-piggledy sort of place where rooms were added or created wherever there's space. Very interesting but yes, always have your phone with you, just in case. Have a nice weekend! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-68572288929707964992017-03-16T16:31:56.222+00:002017-03-16T16:31:56.222+00:00I hope you all feel better soon. The illness here ...I hope you all feel better soon. The illness here is so stubbornly slow to leave. I can't wait to feel better. Good for you exposing your kids to new food. They'll come around eventually, I think. I'm fortunate to have kids who will eat almost anything but they both hate potatoes. I love them, so this is hard for me to understand. And they're cheap and easy to cook, so I told them too bad - potatoes will appear on your plates now and forever. Get used to it! :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-50379378107037672572017-03-16T15:03:59.166+00:002017-03-16T15:03:59.166+00:00It is indeed gloomy out there in the wider world i...It is indeed gloomy out there in the wider world in places. I fear desperately for the environment. Nobody in power seems to care two hoots. Well done on the varied diet thing. I press on here too. Some people ate sprouts the other day. I shall look forward to seeing your sewing. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com