Sunday, October 11, 2015

Almost 2 Years.....

When I look at the date of my last post I almost can't believe that it's been over 18months since I was in this 'space'. An accumulation of things stopped me blogging back then, but mostly a follower who continually knocked me down with private messages full of detrimental content. As much as I tried ignoring and deleting the messages it still hurt, a lot! I had other things going on in my life at the time and after 6 months of being 'knocked down' I lost sight of what was important to me and why I actually 'blogged'. There are so many amazingly inspiring and supportive bloggers out there and I loved being part of this community. That is why after almost 2 years, I'm putting it aside and starting fresh. I'm excited and nervous and overwhelmed all at once. After such a long absence from blogging it's harder to put the words to the pictures like I did before so today I'm keeping it simple and sharing what I'm doing now, right now..... 
 
So.......Right now.......
 
I'm loving the parsley as it overflows from garden beds around my yard...
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I'm searching for passionfruit flowers, and finding them, dreaming of vine ripened deliciously sweet fruit come Xmas to top a Pavlova....
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I'm feeding my lettuce - they are EVERYWHERE!!! I'm growing more lettuce than I ever have before! - my young family is slowly growing {up}, enjoying this leafy green as much as I do. (Companion planting radish and onion with my greens this year has kept all bugs and pests at bay, so far...)
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I'm potting silvery gems as my love of succulents grows stronger and stronger... These hardy plants have been my companions through horribly dry and hot Summers when NOTHING else would grow and for that I am extremely grateful.
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And amongst all of the gardening
I'm simply enjoying how beautiful Spring really is, with lots of barefooted bike riding, and running through sprinklers, and late afternoon card games on the front veranda - enjoying the warmth and stillness that October always brings...
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I'm driving not too far down the road, to a clearing sale and I'm kicking myself that I never 'put my hand up' and purchased this rustic industrial sewing machine...
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I'm loving that although there are flies and hot sun and way too many scatter-burs about my kids are having fun (with their friends) and simply being kids. 
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I'm watching the end of a day surrounded by rusty treasures as people proudly load their newly acquired possessions a top of trailers... I was lucky to buy some old timber chairs, a cupboard, a pile of glass louvers for our cottage, a new garden trailer, and a vintage 'homemade' cot...  
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And lastly....
I'm finishing a blanket, a special blanket, that deserves its own {detailed} post!!!
I did it!!!! My #rainbowCAL is complete..... {and I'm already dreaming about what I'll make next}
Bye.... For now, friends.... xxx
 


58 comments:

  1. Glad you're back in the blogging groove Jodie, I love your photos and the snippets of life you share.

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  2. So great to see you back! Sounds like October is great!

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  3. Glad you're back in the blogging groove Jodie, I love your photos and the snippets of life you share.

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  4. Welcome back Jodie! So glad you've found your mojo again! Kx

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  5. Oh Jodie! I am so pleased you came back...I have been waiting for you! How horrendous to be bombarded with nasty messages. Why do people do this? Anyway, life looks gorgeous at your place. Clearing sales in the bush are the best aren't they? It makes me think we haven't been to one in ages. Your vegetables look delicious. Your children are growing and yes to succulents when nothing else will survive. Have a lovely Sunday x

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    1. Oh, thanks Jane...

      It truly was awful Jane, I'm actually quite a private person in 'real life' so this experience shook me up a lot...

      Life is simply perfect at the moment, I love this time of year when Spring warms up and Summer is almost on her way...

      Clearing Sales are an all-time favourite thing of mine. I love catching up with friends, talking about lost forgotten treasures, and scoring a few new goodies along the way...

      Jodie xx

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  6. Woohoo!!! great to see you are up and running again - no-one needs negatives in their world like that and it is damned hard getting past the hurt - well done - a beautiful return post - so many positives!!

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  7. Glad to see you back Jodie. We mustn't give in to those nasty people out there though I do know how hard it is. I really do. Best wishes to you and your lovely family.

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  8. Can I bop that person in the nose?......That was probably the wrong thing to say!!! Pesky idiot. I'm glad your back. I love reading what other country women are up to in this vast, diverse country of ours. Its important. Very bloody important.

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    1. Definitely 'bop them in the nose' Leonie!!! xxxxx

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  9. welcome back to blog land, just love your photo's and the red red earth. I ve developed a little bit of a passion for succulents as well of late. looking to hearing more jellyware's tales

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    1. Thanks Trish! Succulents truly are a gorgeous addition to any garden... xx

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  10. Hello Jodie, I am so glad to see you back blogging. I can't believe the nasty people that are out there, that have nothing better to do than try to bring people down. They obviously have such a sad, miserable life of their own that they are so jealous of what other people have. Jayde from Little Paper Lane had the same happen to her recently, she received a 7 page letter full of hate & personal attacks. Sadly it only takes 1 horrible person to unravel you. But I am glad you are back & not letting them win. I love your photos & seeing your gorgeous family & the struggles of living off the land. You are an inspiration to many of us. Just keep doing what you love.

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    1. Thanks Denise, I can't believe that people can be this nasty either... You're right, it only takes 1 person to say the wrong thing, at the wrong time, and it can completely unravel you. I'm so glad that you love my photos.

      I was so touched by your gorgeous letter that I received in the post this morning.. The pompom makers for my girls have already been put to good use and so much quicker that Connie's original method. Thank you so much Denise, you have truly made my day, no my year... xxx

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    2. I'm so glad I could bring a little sunshine to your day. Would love to see a photo sometime of the girls & their Pom poms. Glad they are enjoying making them. 😘

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  11. Well that is just terrible! What is wrong with people?? I'm glad you found the strength to come back to what is yours and I hope your joy is never robbed like that again 😊

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  12. Well that is just terrible! What is wrong with people?? I'm glad you found the strength to come back to what is yours and I hope your joy is never robbed like that again 😊

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  13. Welcome back! Love your plants and your colorful blanket.

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  14. I've missed you! That is the reason I do not blog, I could not handle something like that. But if it happens again, please make her, (I am assuming), private messages public. If she can voice her opinion, let us voice ours, too. Only fair, I think.

    I can't wait on the post about the blanket. I love it and want to make one!

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    1. Thanks Darlene... I think I may just take your advice and if it happens again I'll go public instead.

      I do love my new blanket too! It's my favourite blanket project by far, hence why it deserves its very own post.

      Jodie xx

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  15. I'm really sorry to hear about the negative messages, that's not nice at all. Super glad you're back though Jodie, you've always been one of my very favourite blogs to read and I was so happy to see you pop up in my feed. xxx

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  16. Some people are just down right nasty! So glad you are back. I have missed your posts :)

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  17. So glad to see you back. I have missed your posts. Very sorry you had to deal with a negative commentor, I don't understand that kind of mindset.

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  18. Welcome back Jodie! So glad to read and see your posts again from "out west" :-)

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  19. Welcome back beautiful, don't let anyone scare you away again xxx

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  20. Even though we know anyone sending nasty messages is really projecting their own inadequacies, it's hard not to feel hurt. Well done for deciding to take back your blog. Fab lettuces too!

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    1. Thanks!!! After so many years of not being able to grow lettuce successfully due to drought it feels so great to have an abundance like I do... xx

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  21. Lovely to see you back. I kept popping in and hoping to see you round. It is really sad that people can be so nasty. Hope things are brighter your way and that you get heaps of lettuces and rain in its season :)

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    1. Thanks Maria... I'm hoping for lots of rain this Season too... xx

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  22. So nice that you are back Jodie! I still have your address in my blog post and ever so often looked at it and have been thinking of you. Welcome back!!!

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  23. So nice that you are back blogging! I have missed your wonderful posts and was hoping that all was well with you. Hopefully this year will be a great blogging year for you!

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    1. Thanks Wendy, I hope that this year is a great blogging year for me too.. xx

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  24. Welcome back ... What a great little snippet of your life.

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  25. It's so good to see you back. Nice to see that you are still enjoying gardening, crochet and clearing sales. And my, how your girls have grown.

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    1. Thanks Janice - yes, my girls have grown so much since you saw them last... xx

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  26. Glad you are back blogging. In past times have enjoyed your blog lots. Glenda K

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  27. Good on you for being brave and finding your voice again. I truly hope that all the positive messages you receive will far outweigh the nasty stuff.

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  28. So glad you are back blogging Jodie! I've missed reading about your wonderful adventures. Good on you for being so brave my beautiful friend xxxx

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  29. So glad you are back! I tripped onto your blog back in September and saw that you hadn't posted in a long time. I'm glad (in a sad sort of way) to see that it was due to a cowardly cyber stalker. I had feared it was due to debilitating illness or death. If it ever happens again just let people know and we can deal with the cowardly cyber bully. I do have a favor to ask, could you please re-post the pictures that go with the circle y granny square?   

    I have to confess, when I read this post I got confused what with you talking about spring and everything growing. But then I remembered you are in the southern hemisphere while I'm in the Ozark mountains of Missouri in the U.S. where the hills are starting to burn with color. It's getting me fired up though planning for next spring here. I just retired in July and am planning to landscape my front yard. I have to ask you, what are scatter burs? I've never heard that term before

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  30. I'm glad you're back too! You have a beautiful, creative, inspiring way of capturing your day and bringing joy to us :-)

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