tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post3260335411845710361..comments2009-04-08T23:18:24.418+10:00Kate Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09160132658255539258noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-69715781654336467672009-04-08T23:18:00.000+10:002009-04-08T23:18:00.000+10:00Morning Kate:<BR/><BR/>Of course you can use that poem from Mary Oliver. Absolutely.<BR/><BR/>And the words wild and prescious life aren't they beautiful?<BR/><BR/>I can't help look at the picture of you everytime I come here because you are absolutely gorgeous. You have the best smile.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me know that was your daughter, she is amazing.<BR/><BR/>Love Renee xoxoReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-12750072687680666072009-04-07T08:28:00.000+10:002009-04-07T08:28:00.000+10:00Thanks for your comment kj. You're so right...home is a place of pure contentment for me and it sounds like for you too.<BR/><BR/>I think the anticipation of a new season is one of life's simple but wonderful pleasures.Kate Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09160132658255539258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-75242351044200404262009-04-07T04:07:00.000+10:002009-04-07T04:07:00.000+10:00this post is the dictionary definition of contentment. <BR/><BR/>here in new england i'm getting ready for spring and summer, and it's the same warm feelings of home...<BR/>:)kjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-78962520980892852832009-04-02T16:34:00.000+11:002009-04-02T16:34:00.000+11:00OK that made me laugh. At least it is automated - sort of. When he devises something let me know and I will pay him to come install it here! My grass is far from green or alive for that matter!<BR/><BR/>A cavoodle very very cute!Kate Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05673877618235908385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-49386329142879411452009-04-02T14:08:00.000+11:002009-04-02T14:08:00.000+11:00Thanks for your comment Kate. Poppy is gorgeous - she is by far the best dog we've ever had. She's a Cavoodle (King Charles Cavalier/Poodle). She's smart and gentle, doesn't bark and loves nothing more than being curled up on your lap. My kinda dog!<BR/><BR/>Oh the washing machine contraption...what a saga. At the moment it consists of a diversion from the waste pipe, a big square tub to collect the water, a pond pump which is hooked up to power once the tub is full and a long hose that I have to move around the grass when the machine is on. Not the most sophisticated system but I'm happy cos the grass is green. <BR/><BR/>Chris keeps saying he'll devise something more effective one day but he's been a bit busy lately...Kate Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09160132658255539258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7370538230129810247.post-70876124537855195432009-04-02T13:52:00.000+11:002009-04-02T13:52:00.000+11:00Hi Kate,<BR/><BR/>I can really relate to your blog today. Although I am a vegetarian so not so sure about osso bucco. Lentil curry maybe!<BR/><BR/>Poppy is adorable. What sort of dog is she? When my Golden Retriever goes to heaven (she's 12) I am thinking of getting a smaller dog and Poppy is gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>Not a normal blog comment I know, although there is nothing better than sitting in front of a fire on a cold wet day.<BR/><BR/>I would love to know more about Chris' washing machine contraption! I have been lugging tubs of washing machine water out on my lawn.<BR/><BR/>KateKate Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05673877618235908385noreply@blogger.com