tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post8853166630771630847..comments2024-03-28T17:38:36.224+00:00Comments on My Quiet Life in Suffolk: Woodston, The Biography of an English Farm Sue in Suffolkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-62092873022549994572021-09-23T08:25:24.007+01:002021-09-23T08:25:24.007+01:00Thanks...I shall look him up. xThanks...I shall look him up. xWinters End Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924495691256051693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-27661375116361274902021-09-14T23:45:49.811+01:002021-09-14T23:45:49.811+01:00This sounds like a very interesting read. I can...This sounds like a very interesting read. I can't imagine following any of the farms here in such a manner. <br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-13510409989334055802021-09-14T17:46:14.813+01:002021-09-14T17:46:14.813+01:00Yes, I could do that, that's a good thought, t...Yes, I could do that, that's a good thought, thank you Sue.Jean Winnipeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272464401254696635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-89053598746604303222021-09-14T17:04:43.207+01:002021-09-14T17:04:43.207+01:00Artichokes indoors sound difficult - but always go...Artichokes indoors sound difficult - but always good to try a new ideaSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-38642133775927033902021-09-14T17:03:40.954+01:002021-09-14T17:03:40.954+01:00I thought it was a good well written readI thought it was a good well written readSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-23368769268362001742021-09-14T17:03:11.085+01:002021-09-14T17:03:11.085+01:00What a shame that there are only two. The War one ...What a shame that there are only two. The War one won an award - are you able to suggest books for the library to buy like we can here?Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-53341962029081421232021-09-14T17:01:50.369+01:002021-09-14T17:01:50.369+01:00Hope you are able to find out more about your home...Hope you are able to find out more about your homeSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-61280711490106128472021-09-14T15:59:22.215+01:002021-09-14T15:59:22.215+01:00I will look for the JLS book on the English farm. ...I will look for the JLS book on the English farm. As our cold winter begins and my land and gardens are snow covered and frozen, reading is always enjoyed. Experimenting with growing artichokes indoors will be a new challenge. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-39697388608772305932021-09-14T14:11:25.928+01:002021-09-14T14:11:25.928+01:00Will try to get this book to add to my collection
...Will try to get this book to add to my collection<br />Wendy (Wales)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-3344249539410644452021-09-14T14:05:48.836+01:002021-09-14T14:05:48.836+01:00I was interested in this author and the books. I ...I was interested in this author and the books. I looked up in my library listings in Winnipeg, and they have two of his books. The one I have reserved is called Where Poppies Blow about the British soldier, nature and the Great War, and the other one is about the early life of James Herriott. He sounds like an interesting and prolific author. I enjoyed reading your post.Jean Winnipeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272464401254696635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-16869668497127444622021-09-14T13:19:10.398+01:002021-09-14T13:19:10.398+01:00I will have to put this book on my list. One day ...I will have to put this book on my list. One day I need to contact local historical society to find out more about this 1839 house we now own.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-50805237939261769632021-09-14T12:24:52.171+01:002021-09-14T12:24:52.171+01:00I was just following on the Packham thread. As for...I was just following on the Packham thread. As for farming books in general I avoid them as they touch a raw nerve with me and those I have touched depress me. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-67152442022772866872021-09-14T11:57:51.912+01:002021-09-14T11:57:51.912+01:00Woodston is one of my favourite reads this year.
...Woodston is one of my favourite reads this year.<br /><br />I'm doing no more commenting on Chris Packham - not the subject of this post at all Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-23726343238473595472021-09-14T11:52:45.214+01:002021-09-14T11:52:45.214+01:00Hope you enjoy some of his booksHope you enjoy some of his booksSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-24341848342997716182021-09-14T11:52:19.648+01:002021-09-14T11:52:19.648+01:00I've got a good lot coming from the library ag...I've got a good lot coming from the library again next week tooSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-55623117274911022012021-09-14T11:51:41.431+01:002021-09-14T11:51:41.431+01:00It's worth a read - Ive forgotten how odd the ...It's worth a read - Ive forgotten how odd the Wild Food book was so will re readSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-17391389173115424032021-09-14T11:50:39.619+01:002021-09-14T11:50:39.619+01:00Rachel............For a moment I thought you were ...Rachel............For a moment I thought you were talking about John Lewis Stempel and was puzzled but then I realised you were writing about Chris Packham's book which I have no clue about and no intention of reading!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-4692144653912996072021-09-14T10:40:54.938+01:002021-09-14T10:40:54.938+01:00I finished reading Woodston a few weeks ago and th...I finished reading Woodston a few weeks ago and thought it a terrific read and learnt several things about wildlife that I wasn't aware of. As for the Chris Packham and Megan series on TV, I really can't see the point of it other than it being another case of Chris keeping his stepdaughter on TV and therefore earning her money, all they do is spend half an hour making jokes.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-11411200564158460182021-09-14T09:55:12.735+01:002021-09-14T09:55:12.735+01:00I hated the book about his life, poorly written, c...I hated the book about his life, poorly written, clawing for attention. Should have stayed in the classroom desk drawer where it belonged. Put me off book clubs for life, first book I had to read. As for wanting to make pigeons a protected bird he is nuts. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-61537074969015176052021-09-14T09:50:17.381+01:002021-09-14T09:50:17.381+01:00I've not heard of this author before but I'...I've not heard of this author before but I'm certainly interested. Ive added one of his books to my wish list<br />XSarah Spurrierhttp://thefrugalhandmadehome.blogspot.com/?m=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-35745912187511880512021-09-14T09:25:43.437+01:002021-09-14T09:25:43.437+01:00You certainly find some interesting books Sue.
I n...You certainly find some interesting books Sue.<br />I never liked Chris Packham but since reading about his life I have changed about him and I enjoyed his new program and his step daughter is very knowledgeable.<br />Hope you get your books soon.<br />Hazel 🌈🌈hazel c UK https://www.blogger.com/profile/01638654030434369177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-79348746097985974812021-09-14T08:45:30.058+01:002021-09-14T08:45:30.058+01:00A friend has loaned me this to read so it's in...A friend has loaned me this to read so it's in the (huge) pile. I'll get there. I've read a few of his other books but found the living off the land one a little stretch for the imagination and think he was tucking into steak a couple of times a week without letting on. I think it was the garden snails (YUK) and the foraging for Ramson bulbs in something like November which stretched my incredulity a bit.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-45417167520356259472021-09-14T08:37:10.388+01:002021-09-14T08:37:10.388+01:00I'm not a huge fan of Chris Packham I find him...I'm not a huge fan of Chris Packham I find him difficult to watch! so haven't been following that programme but I'm glad you are enjoying itSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4787951981229151015.post-14324261644253156172021-09-14T07:27:51.732+01:002021-09-14T07:27:51.732+01:00I have enjoyed some of his books too Sue. At the...I have enjoyed some of his books too Sue. At the moment I am loving Chris Packham and his step daughter touring round the countryside - are you watching it on BBC2?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com