Do you ever have days when you don’t speak to anyone at all. If so, does this bother you or do you just get on with chores or read a book? Thanks. Sandra.
Yes there are lots of days when I don't speak to anyone and more days when I only say hello in passing someone on a walk or thank you to someone serving me in a shop It doesn't bother me at all
I'm Suffolk born and bred as were as many generations before me back at least as far as the mid 1700's - which is as far as we tracked back on my dads side of the family
What a brilliant idea!! Like Joy, may I also use this on my blog? My question is what is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you and did you follow it?
Do you make plans for each day or just decide to do things as the mood takes you? I find being retired that more and more I maybe make a plan the night before but then when I wake up decide to do something completely different!
I have a list of things that need doing - so I don't forget - but when I do them is up to me and the weather. It also depends on whats in the diary like swimming or the new exercise group or a village coffee morning. Housework is very haphazard .....as and when
I'd pay off the mortgages for the children. For me - I'd probably buy all the Furrowed Middlebrow/Dean St Press books as soon as they are published each year!
This open question reminds me of a time I was doing a fiber art residency, working on spinning and other arts. The deal was that I'd answer any question while I was at the public location working. The assumption being that questions would relate to the work in progress.
Until a young woman came up and said "Do you think it's right for parents to prefer one of their children to the others?". Which goes to show you can be surprised. That said, I don't have a question for you, just a hope your readers stick to realistic queries!
A Q&A is such a pleasant exchange. It is almost like sitting with you for a coffee or tea and scone and having a chat. What are your plans for the garden next year? As for me, I am selecting a few new trees for purchase in the Spring. Persian Parrotia and Oregon Vine Maple. Both trees will add Fall color to my landscape. I'd also like to grow a peach tree but know I would have to totally enclose it with netting during the fruit bearing season. The peach tree is pending.
Plans for the garden are to finally dig a mini pond, to grow as much food as I can fit in again but no onions and more beans. To try and keep the shrub/flower bed out the front tidy, work out what to do - if anything- with the path down the side of the house and to do something with the area where the oil tank stood before I had a new one.
Q is for Quilts! Have you ever made a quilt or owned an antiquuuuuue one. Would you like to make a quilt, sew for a hobby? PS off topic I love your book and nature posts. Just bought a very used Autumn Flower Fairies book, decrepit but so sweet w leaves still pressed inside. Sadly where I live I see not one of these berry and nut ''flowers". Thanks for wonderful inspiring posts. And crime reading: have you ever read LJ Ross DCI Ryan series. Northumberland. Good series if somewhat too gruesome at times.
Although I love seeing quilts people have made, the craft has never appealed to me. How good that you found a Flower Fairy book and with leaves pressed inside is so special. I've not read that author, although I know they are very popular I'm not keen on books that are too gruesome
That's hard, really hard. I thought about which books would be the hardest to replace, so I'd have to take the Huge Family Bible. Then Few Eggs and No Oranges by Vere Hodgson (wartime diary) as it's a large diary that I've not re-read for ages. And probably Hovel in the Hills by Elizabeth West as I love re-reading it
I don't have a question but I think this post is so lovely! I just wish I had your patience and calm temperament, Sue 😊 You seem to take everything in your stride. Angie
Great idea to have questions and it’s fun reading the answers! I’ve been having trouble commenting for a few days recently so fingers crossed I can finally succeed again. Catriona
I'll be pinching the idea soon (I hope you don't mind) as I haven't had a good Q&A blogpost for ages, and I have lots of new readers that keep asking similar questions.
My question is 'Have you ever joined a Book Club?' And then after writing that I suddenly thought ... maybe we should start a blog one for next year.
Have you always been so accepting?
ReplyDeleteI don't really know that I am. I just get on with things - whatever happens
DeleteDo you ever have days when you don’t speak to anyone at all. If so, does this bother you or do you just get on with chores or read a book? Thanks. Sandra.
ReplyDeleteYes there are lots of days when I don't speak to anyone and more days when I only say hello in passing someone on a walk or thank you to someone serving me in a shop
DeleteIt doesn't bother me at all
What a good idea.
ReplyDeleteMy question is:
What made you move to Suffolk originally and what is your favourite thing (or things) about the county? xx
And do you mind if I copy this sometime for my own blog, please?
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I'm Suffolk born and bred as were as many generations before me back at least as far as the mid 1700's - which is as far as we tracked back on my dads side of the family
DeleteOf course you can copy!
DeleteThank you. xx
DeleteDo you ever feel lonely living on your own in the country?
ReplyDeleteNo not really
DeleteWhat wise words would you like to pass on to your grandchildren?
ReplyDeleteYou can do whatever you want to in life if you set your mind to it
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DeleteHow often do you see your grandchildren. Jan
ReplyDeleteNot so often now 3 are at school and two are down in Surrey and all their Mums and Dads are working
DeleteWhat plans do you have for Christmas?
ReplyDeleteNo idea yet.
DeleteWhat do you desire for 2023?
ReplyDeleteWorld Peace!! but as that's unlikely I'd like a sunny hot summer again
DeleteWhat advice would you give your younger self (assuming they would listen, of course)?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
Don't get so bothered about what people think and enjoy whatever you are doing as it might not last
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea!! Like Joy, may I also use this on my blog?
ReplyDeleteMy question is what is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you and did you follow it?
No one dares give me advice! as they know I do my own thing anyway
DeleteYes feel free to copy
DeleteDo you make plans for each day or just decide to do things as the mood takes you? I find being retired that more and more I maybe make a plan the night before but then when I wake up decide to do something completely different!
ReplyDeleteI have a list of things that need doing - so I don't forget - but when I do them is up to me and the weather. It also depends on whats in the diary like swimming or the new exercise group or a village coffee morning. Housework is very haphazard .....as and when
DeleteIf money were no object, what extravagant gesture would you indulge in, one for you and one for someone else?
ReplyDeleteI'd pay off the mortgages for the children. For me - I'd probably buy all the Furrowed Middlebrow/Dean St Press books as soon as they are published each year!
DeleteQuietschvergnügt - squeaky happy :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat would you most like to do on such a wonderfully sunny day?
It's a grey, cold and damp day here, if the sun was shining I would be tidying up the garden
DeleteSorry to be boring but I don't have a specific question - however I'm enjoying all the others so far
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
All good fun for a grey Saturday!
DeleteWhat brings you peace?
ReplyDeleteI'm always peaceful!
DeleteThis open question reminds me of a time I was doing a fiber art residency, working on spinning and other arts. The deal was that I'd answer any question while I was at the public location working. The assumption being that questions would relate to the work in progress.
ReplyDeleteUntil a young woman came up and said "Do you think it's right for parents to prefer one of their children to the others?". Which goes to show you can be surprised. That said, I don't have a question for you, just a hope your readers stick to realistic queries!
Oh my goodness, that's an odd thing to ask a stranger.
DeleteA Q&A is such a pleasant exchange. It is almost like sitting with you for a coffee or tea and scone and having a chat. What are your plans for the garden next year? As for me, I am selecting a few new trees for purchase in the Spring. Persian Parrotia and Oregon Vine Maple. Both trees will add Fall color to my landscape. I'd also like to grow a peach tree but know I would have to totally enclose it with netting during the fruit bearing season. The peach tree is pending.
ReplyDeletePlans for the garden are to finally dig a mini pond, to grow as much food as I can fit in again but no onions and more beans. To try and keep the shrub/flower bed out the front tidy, work out what to do - if anything- with the path down the side of the house and to do something with the area where the oil tank stood before I had a new one.
DeleteQ is for Quilts! Have you ever made a quilt or owned an antiquuuuuue one. Would you like to make a quilt, sew for a hobby?
ReplyDeletePS off topic I love your book and nature posts. Just bought a very used Autumn Flower Fairies book, decrepit but so sweet w leaves still pressed inside. Sadly where I live I see not one of these berry and nut ''flowers". Thanks for wonderful inspiring posts.
And crime reading: have you ever read LJ Ross DCI Ryan series. Northumberland. Good series if somewhat too gruesome at times.
Although I love seeing quilts people have made, the craft has never appealed to me.
DeleteHow good that you found a Flower Fairy book and with leaves pressed inside is so special.
I've not read that author, although I know they are very popular I'm not keen on books that are too gruesome
This is a clever choice for the letter Q. Are you saving up blog ideas for when you finish with the alphabet?
ReplyDeleteI'll be straight into Photos in Advent 2022!
DeleteIf you had to leave your house suddenly and were told you could only take three of your books with you which ones would you choose?
ReplyDeleteThat's hard, really hard.
DeleteI thought about which books would be the hardest to replace, so I'd have to take the Huge Family Bible.
Then Few Eggs and No Oranges by Vere Hodgson (wartime diary) as it's a large diary that I've not re-read for ages.
And probably Hovel in the Hills by Elizabeth West as I love re-reading it
I don't have a question but I think this post is so lovely! I just wish I had your patience and calm temperament, Sue 😊 You seem to take everything in your stride.
ReplyDeleteAngie
Is a case of having to when widowed - sink or swim!
DeleteGreat idea to have questions and it’s fun reading the answers! I’ve been having trouble commenting for a few days recently so fingers crossed I can finally succeed again. Catriona
ReplyDeleteYes you got through!
DeleteBrilliant questions ... and answers too :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll be pinching the idea soon (I hope you don't mind) as I haven't had a good Q&A blogpost for ages, and I have lots of new readers that keep asking similar questions.
My question is 'Have you ever joined a Book Club?' And then after writing that I suddenly thought ... maybe we should start a blog one for next year.
No, never joined a book club or reading group - I'm not sure I'd want to read what someone "told" me to read!
Deleteand of course do pinch the idea
DeleteYour blog is so intentional & seems a spiritual journey at times, so I have a personal question. Do you attend worship on a regular basis?
ReplyDeleteNo
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