tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post8082227605699164431..comments2023-04-07T15:01:52.944+01:00Comments on slow lane life: Joining inrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-66146789199949753502012-02-17T16:45:52.814+00:002012-02-17T16:45:52.814+00:00Oh, so excellent! It sounds like a great evening,...Oh, so excellent! It sounds like a great evening, especially after such low expectations on your part. How fun to be able to do it when your sister was visiting, too!Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956873259908320109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-24651132702188876122012-02-17T14:16:26.392+00:002012-02-17T14:16:26.392+00:00Being an Introvert, It would be difficult for me t...Being an Introvert, It would be difficult for me to attend... but I wish I could sit invisibly in the corner and observe... oh I guess I sort-of am. cheers!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-54301806512784657582012-02-17T13:06:19.237+00:002012-02-17T13:06:19.237+00:00Well done! I've often thought about it but I&#...Well done! I've often thought about it but I'n not really a joiner so I'd probably go twice and then never again . . .jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-79901999366482383842012-02-17T04:42:18.323+00:002012-02-17T04:42:18.323+00:00As a Canadian, I can't wait!As a Canadian, I can't wait!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836796217845889033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-14529739311143601352012-02-16T14:23:19.172+00:002012-02-16T14:23:19.172+00:00Just been catching up with your life down at t'...Just been catching up with your life down at t'other end of the country, and love it all - the new cupboard is especially good. And your sister looks like my old latin/classics teacher. Right, now must go and walk dogs and cat (who comes with us - do yours do that?), nice to catch up!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378174162151683519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-32186520136258438322012-02-16T14:13:19.347+00:002012-02-16T14:13:19.347+00:00I'm so glad you went and that you enjoyed it. ...I'm so glad you went and that you enjoyed it. Canadian things available through me too of course. Although I do like the idea of dressing up Tosca as a husky. Not that she would of course. Maybe you can use the maple syrup or the Leacock book. Or do you have Anne of Green Gables?? I could send Laura Secord chocolates if your next meeting isn't for a bit. In any case, sounds like the whole thing is right up your alley. Enjoy!!Shelaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085357295140544355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-11973745474939761742012-02-16T11:25:46.042+00:002012-02-16T11:25:46.042+00:00Umm, I joined my local. They do sing Jerusalem and...Umm, I joined my local. They do sing Jerusalem and there's only one woman younger than me. Dare I say they weren't particularly welcoming and the Chairwoman still (after 3 meetings) hasn't even acknowledged me...<br />But I am still considering setting up a branch and really need to see how it all works and whether it would be worth all the inevitable effort. We shall have to compare notes!Rattling Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717017116448498799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-16658848088741038392012-02-16T03:12:38.095+00:002012-02-16T03:12:38.095+00:00Thank you for reminding me of that show...i'm ...Thank you for reminding me of that show...i'm off to Netflix, hoping i can get the rest of the episodes since the tv on this side of things hasn't shown them all.zephyrhttp://www.thegarden.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-15431409915143582482012-02-15T23:04:34.031+00:002012-02-15T23:04:34.031+00:00I was persuaded to join our local group....and whi...I was persuaded to join our local group....and while I don't actually regret it too much it's not much to look forward to. There are now only 13 members and I would estimate 50% are over 80. I feel like a naughty schoolgirl amongst them. There's not much to attract younger women sadly.<br /><br />Your WI sounds more promising.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-6465194331992204832012-02-15T22:57:55.109+00:002012-02-15T22:57:55.109+00:00Your WI meeting sounds great . I have been to my &...Your WI meeting sounds great . I have been to my " ladies club " this evening. We had a speaker talking about the home front in the local town ( St.Albans ) and he was excellent. Some speakers are dire! We only get biscuits though , so jealous of your cake. Paramedics were called to one older lady who had some sort of collapse, probably because the room was so hot ( new boiler apparently! ) I understand your initial feelings about the grey hair and old fashioned sets. I too felt like that when I first started to go but most of them are lively and interesting people ( just like us ! ! ) looking forward to hearing about your next meeting, and the bowling .Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-43588896866564144032012-02-15T22:49:01.418+00:002012-02-15T22:49:01.418+00:00Oh well done. I was invited to join the WI when I ...Oh well done. I was invited to join the WI when I moved to Somerset, "We need younger members..." but I haven't been yet. I'm sure it's a great way to meet new people locally though.<br /><br />Do post something about skittles when you've been. That's something that I've been quite interested in finding out more about. I'd never seen skittle alleys before I got here.hasenschneckhttp://www.hasenschneck.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-26498829816941616862012-02-15T18:33:58.893+00:002012-02-15T18:33:58.893+00:00I am extremely envious - so much better than the l...I am extremely envious - so much better than the local Rural (Scottish WI) that I endured for a few meetings!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-2146273140407462242012-02-15T18:14:24.436+00:002012-02-15T18:14:24.436+00:00I'd join like a shot . And as long as there...I'd join like a shot . And as long as there's beer with the skittles , I'd join that , too . The perfect way to know EVERYONE for miles around .<br />Canada ? You couldn't persuade Tosca to dress up as a Husky , pulling a little sled ?SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-58175672250776262922012-02-15T17:59:45.546+00:002012-02-15T17:59:45.546+00:00Oh now Rachel...I wanted to be there too! Actually...Oh now Rachel...I wanted to be there too! Actually I attended as a visitor too a few years back(hard to do when you are thousands miles away) .<br />Belgium hum? I hate Brussels sprouts and I am always asked why since well, everyone assumes I should love them!<br />Canada? I am curious about what they will talk of.<br />Sounds like you had a marvelous time and I hope you continue to share!<br />The milk in the tea brought a chuckle too...I can't stand dairy products and my cup showed little tea but LOTS of milk...<br />Hugs to all,Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-45972153425979719682012-02-15T17:25:15.522+00:002012-02-15T17:25:15.522+00:00Canada eh? me too.... wondering here in Calgary, A...Canada eh? me too.... wondering here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada what it is you have to do for the theme competition'?<br /><br /> ooooh.... and you will have to encourage them all to go for long walkies with you and dogs... all that food to consume each meeting .... yikes!BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-17981106883138991992012-02-15T16:07:44.302+00:002012-02-15T16:07:44.302+00:00ah, what a wealth of material. looking forward to ...ah, what a wealth of material. looking forward to future post. also, i thought i recognised those faces.. i loved that show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-42916669890252541412012-02-15T15:58:53.294+00:002012-02-15T15:58:53.294+00:00I could supply thistles, shortbread, haggis...
Wh...I could supply thistles, shortbread, haggis...<br /><br />What's wrong with "Jerusalem"? It's a splendid thing.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-75279326968960365272012-02-15T15:31:19.910+00:002012-02-15T15:31:19.910+00:00Sounds like great fun!Sounds like great fun!Rose H (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03502158211136467582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-66808498549789946552012-02-15T13:25:38.108+00:002012-02-15T13:25:38.108+00:00I too live in Canada. Did you know that this is wh...I too live in Canada. Did you know that this is where the WI was founded?.Any info , cookie recipes to take along etc, just ask...Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-71031800034423738602012-02-15T12:54:25.999+00:002012-02-15T12:54:25.999+00:00o, I'm going to love these reports!o, I'm going to love these reports!Bow Street Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874441825073852758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-67866523567200996482012-02-15T12:42:10.004+00:002012-02-15T12:42:10.004+00:00Let's us know if you need Canadian items for t...Let's us know if you need Canadian items for the competition. Live Beavers, moose, maple syrup...are all ready to hand here in this part of the woods.MLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582309970588492985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-78069832607446999602012-02-15T12:09:20.695+00:002012-02-15T12:09:20.695+00:00I think you'd be in with a chance if you took ...I think you'd be in with a chance if you took a bottle of maple syrup.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-2963893801770551932012-02-15T12:00:40.270+00:002012-02-15T12:00:40.270+00:00It sounds like an absolute hoot! WIsh there was su...It sounds like an absolute hoot! WIsh there was such a thing as WI around here...Danielle P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09853354054575877505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-33340447713523091372012-02-15T11:59:16.011+00:002012-02-15T11:59:16.011+00:00Oooh, that does sound like fun. What do you have ...Oooh, that does sound like fun. What do you have to do for the competitions? The bowl of sprouts winning for the Belgium theme rather puzzles me . . .Arthur Ransomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775858936238630182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-1834735947392053382012-02-15T11:11:24.353+00:002012-02-15T11:11:24.353+00:00Crikey, I'm impressed!Crikey, I'm impressed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com