tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post4794441915466699806..comments2023-09-11T15:00:39.206+01:00Comments on Vintage,pretty & shabby: Mr.Grieves and the tree of happinessprettyshabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18205800259170816278noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-54906861689518741362009-09-06T22:07:25.914+01:002009-09-06T22:07:25.914+01:00vonnie says what a lovely blog yet again ,i have a...vonnie says what a lovely blog yet again ,i have an allotment at the back of our thirtys house which also has an apple tree and guess what i have to collect them to ,thanks for the super reads you give us and sharing so much by the way the pictures are a treat to many thanks from a chester fan and keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-19698082272331559582008-09-07T14:58:00.000+01:002008-09-07T14:58:00.000+01:00I have an abundance of apples too. I've been maki...I have an abundance of apples too. I've been making crumbles and freezing them for winter puds.<BR/>I agree with all your favourite things, especially cake with is my absolute favourite too.Lazylolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02182591423409594754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-91948503833228013852008-09-05T14:16:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:16:00.000+01:00Hello!Another wet day here!!!! so annoying...was l...Hello!<BR/>Another wet day here!!!! so annoying...was looking forward to scooting ariund the charity shops in Didsbury..ggrr!<BR/>Oh well!<BR/><BR/>I will keep you posted on the job thingy....all being well i hope i get it!<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm not good with having my picture took, i'm either having a "fat" day or i'm pulling a silly face! or something else!<BR/>Olly is always trying to take pic's...one of my pet hates is the camara phone...cos at anytime ppl can take a piccie.......catch you out.....with mad hair or while eating a huge piece of cake......<BR/><BR/>:>) xxxxxxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-79017005938573115002008-09-05T14:02:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:02:00.000+01:00Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog..Ditto.....Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog..Ditto....<BR/>I do however believe that you actually DO lead the life I hanker after.... Black lab, hens, home full of lovliness...I even spotted the traditional red telephone when reading down your blog!!! You see, you're at least half way there!!! <BR/>We too have an old, old apple tree covered in Mistletoe, although the apples aren't that great. Lovely all the same.<BR/>Jane. xPetticoat Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387951398241655802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-61515625606012018042008-09-04T18:05:00.000+01:002008-09-04T18:05:00.000+01:00Where do you get your "stanley" dogs from...i'm re...Where do you get your "stanley" dogs from...i'm really wanting one....but i can't find one anywhere!!!<BR/>xxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-45769761156654479422008-09-03T03:54:00.000+01:002008-09-03T03:54:00.000+01:00I found your blog while blog trawling today. Oppos...I found your blog while blog trawling today. Opposite seasons for us here in NZ but your apples bought back fond memories of our years in the UK, especially when we lived in Harrogate. Autumn being one of my favourite times of the year, and spring and summer and even sometimes winter! I am Taurean and a Rooster too and I make lavender hearts.We are moving soon to a rural property where we can have chickens - I would love to have rescue ones.Sweet Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562576977354120604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-50748061995107864192008-09-02T21:23:00.000+01:002008-09-02T21:23:00.000+01:00I loved viewing all your pictures. Thanks for shar...I loved viewing all your pictures. <BR/>Thanks for sharing. <BR/>~MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455292759609265227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-60269712122639156542008-09-02T20:10:00.000+01:002008-09-02T20:10:00.000+01:00I would love an old apple tree in our garden. We p...I would love an old apple tree in our garden. We planted one a year ago and it does give us quite a lot of fruit but it'll be a long time before it'll be strong enough for climbing. <BR/>I with you on the caketarian idea. Lets start a new fad!<BR/>Julia xxjuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821427565897275123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-3077797632906241452008-09-02T17:47:00.000+01:002008-09-02T17:47:00.000+01:00Love it...poo, pants and all!I wish I had Hens..I ...Love it...poo, pants and all!<BR/>I wish I had Hens..I will oneday and when I do I will turn to you for advise.<BR/>I adore Cumbria, I have not been to Northumberland yet...it is on my list!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Carol xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421248109757501711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-85291522425503871852008-09-01T14:51:00.000+01:002008-09-01T14:51:00.000+01:00those apples look scrummy hun :) I am looking int...those apples look scrummy hun :) I am looking into getting a couple of fruit trees too xxxTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698208716585044791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-64447377373431995992008-09-01T10:27:00.000+01:002008-09-01T10:27:00.000+01:00Your apples look absolutely perfect. James Grieve...Your apples look absolutely perfect. James Grieve are a handy variety as I think they are suitable as both cookers and eaters? We too are awash with apples here, I just wish they didn't all come at once. Now where did I put that peeler...!<BR/>Hen xHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785129568184134280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-56768644372793185122008-08-31T16:16:00.000+01:002008-08-31T16:16:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Vintage Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888446870064459049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-81157580899512248142008-08-31T09:08:00.000+01:002008-08-31T09:08:00.000+01:00I'd like some apple crumble please, to eat while I...I'd like some apple crumble please, to eat while I catch up with the blogs today! I enjoyed ready about the things that make you happy.<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/>JayneCountry Cottage Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183233483232008162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-90976146427766380582008-08-30T13:15:00.000+01:002008-08-30T13:15:00.000+01:00Your own apple tree...... How lovely!KissesDebbie ...Your own apple tree...<BR/>... How lovely!<BR/>Kisses<BR/>Debbie MossDebbies-English-Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900029492125393022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-53576693920728912872008-08-30T10:14:00.000+01:002008-08-30T10:14:00.000+01:00Beautiful apples they look so delicious!!!!!.Don't...Beautiful apples they look so delicious!!!!!.<BR/>Don't worry if you don't have time to pass on the award, I only pass them on if I have time!! ,I wont be offended in any way .<BR/>I love your blog and your writing style so friendly .<BR/>Have a good weekend love from sesga xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-79439031521132122952008-08-30T08:49:00.000+01:002008-08-30T08:49:00.000+01:00What a delicious post! I'm off blackberrying this ...What a delicious post! I'm off blackberrying this weekend, hoping to make a crumble with them and some of mum and dad's apples. We don't have a tree in our garden but lots of neighbours do and they're laden with fruit, all this rain must have done some good. Fantastic list too, they all made me smile. Have a lovely weekend and hope Basil is making a good recovery.<BR/>Stephx - who has her eye on some Pekin bantams for her little garden but isn't brave enough to ask the dh yet!Curlew Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743251099471763243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-42383285937392202602008-08-30T06:05:00.000+01:002008-08-30T06:05:00.000+01:00what a cute blog you have. I love the home picture...what a cute blog you have. I love the home pictures. And I too have a big orange kitty. Mines name is Pickle Chips. All he does is sleep on my front porch. Have a super weekend. WendyPink Slippershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756940060691463596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-38730649140691882292008-08-29T15:32:00.000+01:002008-08-29T15:32:00.000+01:00Oh I bet the neighbours enjoyed watching you perch...Oh I bet the neighbours enjoyed watching you perched on the tree... Isn't it funny how the view gets nicer the higher you go? Makes you feel like building a tree house or something.shariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899435247762808267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-57518489149875897842008-08-29T14:52:00.000+01:002008-08-29T14:52:00.000+01:00Lovely basket of apples they look delicious!Yvonne...Lovely basket of apples they look delicious!<BR/>YvonneCountry Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564153247102268575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-22010150739942119982008-08-29T14:10:00.000+01:002008-08-29T14:10:00.000+01:00Caketrian - now that sounds like a really good ide...Caketrian - now that sounds like a really good idea.Funkymonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981677274774220419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-26340244045539678682008-08-29T10:55:00.000+01:002008-08-29T10:55:00.000+01:00I think we were separated at birth!! Chickens, boo...I think we were separated at birth!! Chickens, books, cake, the north...what else do you need? (well, I could think of a couple of things) <BR/>I have an old apple tree in the garden, no idea about the variety but always provides plenty of fruit and windfalls for the birds...including the 'fowl' one. Have some crumble for me...my favourite pud! xThis Vintage Life...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02619707256991876126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-90931638943291210242008-08-29T10:43:00.000+01:002008-08-29T10:43:00.000+01:00hi Mel..we are actually doing an 'Irish jig at dou...hi Mel..we are actually doing an 'Irish jig at double speed' :0) I would love to be able to lindy hop or jive but have two left feet!<BR/><BR/>(it's actually quite an old photo of us!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-19922030587536218982008-08-29T09:35:00.000+01:002008-08-29T09:35:00.000+01:00Morning....was just reading your latest blog....su...Morning....was just reading your latest blog....such a sweet picture of you and your friend!! are you dancing or skipping?? You look as tho you are about to jive! i do Lindy hop....we began about 6 wks ago......its been good fun!<BR/>Well skipping or dancing you both look full of life!!! <BR/><BR/>have a good day!!!! xxxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-27420959589973697902008-08-29T02:45:00.000+01:002008-08-29T02:45:00.000+01:00Nice looking apples. I wouldn't be too upset abou...Nice looking apples. I wouldn't be too upset about having to pick them yourself because you know for a job to be done correctly a woman better do it ;)Cottage1945https://www.blogger.com/profile/12662249880649714418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141256657077347979.post-63394863545426840402008-08-28T23:37:00.000+01:002008-08-28T23:37:00.000+01:00Oh, those apples look absolutely delicious! I thin...Oh, those apples look absolutely delicious! I think it was worth climbing to the top! <BR/>One of my favourite things or places is Cumbria too! I lived near Keswick for nearly three years whilst travelling the world and loved every minute of it and fell in love with a geordie man!!! I still come out with the little sayings he used to say to me "Hah way man" and the most affectionate one "you silly moo!" I wonder what he is doing now....I came home without him.<BR/>I hope all is well with you Sairer, Kathryn.our shabby cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811151528527755264noreply@blogger.com