tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post1153169735721981472..comments2023-04-07T15:01:52.944+01:00Comments on slow lane life: They're back!rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-41889617608600035852012-01-24T18:31:36.620+00:002012-01-24T18:31:36.620+00:00I love those cobblestones - beautiful! And that y...I love those cobblestones - beautiful! And that you seem to be able to spot the problems and make a decision. I tend to think about things for years before I figure out what actually needs to be done.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956873259908320109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-70697286731212895132012-01-24T13:55:31.257+00:002012-01-24T13:55:31.257+00:00Mountainear is helping with the desgin of your gar...Mountainear is helping with the desgin of your garden! Lucky lucky you! I have seen hers in all seasons and it is lovely. Can't wait to see.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-45917586782594657162012-01-22T21:38:54.315+00:002012-01-22T21:38:54.315+00:00+1 for the loveliness of the cobbles.+1 for the loveliness of the cobbles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-58046113698443889502012-01-22T13:40:52.086+00:002012-01-22T13:40:52.086+00:00I love the cobbles too. They are not common around...I love the cobbles too. They are not common around here. The mortar spitting rig is very cool too.MLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582309970588492985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-87971417953082878062012-01-21T16:49:02.019+00:002012-01-21T16:49:02.019+00:00The cobbles ARE lovely, actually. But I agree wit...The cobbles ARE lovely, actually. But I agree with you about planters and plants... they are always what I long for around house windows! Great photos, and your cats (er, supervisors) are precious.Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-5773690223744775692012-01-21T11:30:56.272+00:002012-01-21T11:30:56.272+00:00I may need to ask who your builders are, if you re...I may need to ask who your builders are, if you recommend them as you seem to. I have horrible leaking chimney causing me problems.<br /><br />I love the cobbles outside your house, by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-75860904238045170642012-01-20T22:57:59.605+00:002012-01-20T22:57:59.605+00:00I love the brick walls in your garden!
And there&...I love the brick walls in your garden!<br /><br />And there's nothing wrong with those cobbles, they look great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-52740771545336210802012-01-20T22:27:31.831+00:002012-01-20T22:27:31.831+00:00Talk about living vicariously! Excellent work by ...Talk about living vicariously! Excellent work by all.<br /><br />Buy me a lottery ticket too will you?<br /><br />I have a few jobs that need doing.<br /><br />xo Janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-29411795184310960072012-01-20T21:57:29.921+00:002012-01-20T21:57:29.921+00:00A real improvement and the cobbles look fine. They...A real improvement and the cobbles look fine. They will soon weather.<br /><br />Good to see that Catkin is getting braver.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-10538442041394664532012-01-20T20:59:37.324+00:002012-01-20T20:59:37.324+00:00I like the cobbles on the path they look brilliant...I like the cobbles on the path they look brilliant - they suit the house. I quite like that wooden trestle too - I don't suppose you'd nick it for me...?! Are they the same workman who've done all your other work as well? Do they know they're famous and sought after..?!annie hoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894824060367890048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-71133404540450144292012-01-20T20:15:50.260+00:002012-01-20T20:15:50.260+00:00Supervisor looks very displeased in her second and...Supervisor looks very displeased in her second and third photos. I take it the builders shaped up.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-72317700025478179882012-01-20T19:07:52.512+00:002012-01-20T19:07:52.512+00:00Lottie would scare the socks off me were I a worki...Lottie would scare the socks off me were I a workin' man. And those cobbles are Ok.<br /><br />Great picture of the back of the garden - could you email me a copy?please.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-9955083431405535782012-01-20T18:11:12.546+00:002012-01-20T18:11:12.546+00:00Yet further improvements - you'll have fun fil...Yet further improvements - you'll have fun filling the planters/tubs/whatever you have.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-9046103487317373572012-01-20T18:02:21.268+00:002012-01-20T18:02:21.268+00:00The part about earning the Lotery sounds like a go...The part about earning the Lotery sounds like a good idea to me Rachel!<br />A very cold greeting from our chilly (and very icy) Pacific NW coast (so far we have lost the power 6 times in 24 hours sigh...)<br />Blessings to all,<br />P.S. Flossie, where are you?Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-24071758118074547072012-01-20T17:50:37.094+00:002012-01-20T17:50:37.094+00:00I can finally leave a comment. I love your house a...I can finally leave a comment. I love your house and live in joyful anticipation to see all the unfinished bits getting a workout. Now the garden, I can't wait.<br />Catkin is doing his (or her) best and is being very brave !Desireenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-68864178727068629312012-01-20T17:32:46.019+00:002012-01-20T17:32:46.019+00:00Where do you find all the handy men? You seem to ...Where do you find all the handy men? You seem to have a reliable supply of them. Cute supervisors! I'm glad Catkin is getting out and about.judy in kyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810068743975026564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-92160549900807057532012-01-20T17:29:12.564+00:002012-01-20T17:29:12.564+00:00Your hose is getting better and better. I am now ...Your hose is getting better and better. I am now looking forward to seeing the garden plans.<br />Dear Lottie and Catkin, don't they work well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-41706570209185165762012-01-20T16:53:08.054+00:002012-01-20T16:53:08.054+00:00Lucky you having such a brief builders' visit!...Lucky you having such a brief builders' visit!!! I love the "cobbles" and that machine. Are you copper-bottoming 'em, my man? No, I'm pebble-dashing the lot!<br /><br />Catkin has such lovely gingery tones in the daylight. She gives me hope that my Naomi will eventually come downstairs.<br /><br />And I love the bare bones of your garden. It'll be fun to see what you do with it. All I'd suggest is a few fuchsias . . .Arthur Ransomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775858936238630182noreply@blogger.com