tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post7740533432390422549..comments2024-03-29T07:51:08.192+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: 52 Weeks of Happy - Week Twenty EightRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-61512095572759810412013-07-18T22:35:53.190+01:002013-07-18T22:35:53.190+01:00The squirrels have scavenging down to a fine art d...The squirrels have scavenging down to a fine art don't they? Strawberry jam and scones are a perfect combination for afternoon tea:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-40964501805696567152013-07-18T17:02:30.773+01:002013-07-18T17:02:30.773+01:00I haven't made jam in years but have been thin...I haven't made jam in years but have been thinking about it lately and it just has to be strawberry - so scones it is too then. Our squirrel delights us as well - pops in every day to have a sneaky scavenge of whatever is around.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1928626331605585632013-07-17T16:00:27.855+01:002013-07-17T16:00:27.855+01:00Yes, he only ever sings the first few notes but it...Yes, he only ever sings the first few notes but it is nice to see him in the garden he does come quite close as well when we are sitting there:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-75659595595200731252013-07-17T15:58:56.519+01:002013-07-17T15:58:56.519+01:00It was gorgeous just walking under the trees. It ...It was gorgeous just walking under the trees. It was very warm in the walled garden but there was a pergola at one end which was very shady:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-52374343366226979082013-07-17T15:57:43.577+01:002013-07-17T15:57:43.577+01:00I know! Where have all those week gone?:)I know! Where have all those week gone?:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84436924373297643742013-07-17T15:57:22.001+01:002013-07-17T15:57:22.001+01:00When we first heard him earlier this year we said ...When we first heard him earlier this year we said 'Barbie's back':)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-81374775608087292312013-07-17T15:56:11.495+01:002013-07-17T15:56:11.495+01:00The summer pudding was very tasty. I may be tempt...The summer pudding was very tasty. I may be tempted to make another one before the end of summer:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-19055900878138847462013-07-17T15:55:28.823+01:002013-07-17T15:55:28.823+01:00Lol - we heard one in Wales and both said at almos...Lol - we heard one in Wales and both said at almost the same time 'has he follwed us?':)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-23229169384800546362013-07-17T15:54:31.346+01:002013-07-17T15:54:31.346+01:00Yes, just one day would be super just to cool ever...Yes, just one day would be super just to cool everything down. There were lots of cool ponds and ferns under the trees in the garden:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-54726512806343978532013-07-17T15:53:07.666+01:002013-07-17T15:53:07.666+01:00The perfect scenario for me would be soft rain ove...The perfect scenario for me would be soft rain overnight to refresh the gardens and cool things down before the start of each day. It seems even hotter today believe it or not we went up to the city centre today and it was far cooler in the shopping centre than it is herre:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-31838314292751470662013-07-17T15:51:10.433+01:002013-07-17T15:51:10.433+01:00The jam making was quite hot but we started early ...The jam making was quite hot but we started early so got it potted up before noon:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-89743462053299363322013-07-17T15:50:11.398+01:002013-07-17T15:50:11.398+01:00Thankfully the 4.30a.m. seranades seem to have sto...Thankfully the 4.30a.m. seranades seem to have stopped now. We've also frozen some gooseberries for later in the year:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-54534705138248395862013-07-16T22:14:36.840+01:002013-07-16T22:14:36.840+01:00Your summer pudding looks delicious! I love the Bl...Your summer pudding looks delicious! I love the Blackbird, it is wonderful when you can recognise individual birds and they become familiar residents. I expect his version of 'Barbie Girl' sounded a lot more beautiful and purer than the original version (even though you had to hear it at 4.30am!)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-51743325234203107132013-07-16T14:21:08.393+01:002013-07-16T14:21:08.393+01:00A woodland garden sounds perfect right now - lots ...A woodland garden sounds perfect right now - lots of shade is what's needed. I love the blackbird's song - just not quite so early in the morning. elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1320856083629402382013-07-15T16:39:36.953+01:002013-07-15T16:39:36.953+01:00I can't believe that we're now in week 28 ...I can't believe that we're now in week 28 of the year! JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-31122521131855055352013-07-15T14:27:55.853+01:002013-07-15T14:27:55.853+01:00Barbie girl....your blackbird made me laugh. My da...Barbie girl....your blackbird made me laugh. My daughter loved singing that when she was little, infuriatingly catchy. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023925707643985411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-4573599711144813302013-07-15T08:19:30.218+01:002013-07-15T08:19:30.218+01:00oh I love summer pudding and hares- so I can defin...oh I love summer pudding and hares- so I can definitely relate to these happies. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406613408205000201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-15972566807252148432013-07-14T23:43:52.120+01:002013-07-14T23:43:52.120+01:00I have a Barbie Girl blackbird too!!! Summer pudd...I have a Barbie Girl blackbird too!!! Summer pudding - one of my faves. xxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-26781984340004979012013-07-14T22:51:09.371+01:002013-07-14T22:51:09.371+01:00I could do with a day of rain too.. only a day min...I could do with a day of rain too.. only a day mind. The soil in the garden is now solid and I need a pick axe to weed. Looking forward to your woodland garden post - any tips and ideas gratefully received! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-81113752690758012142013-07-14T22:34:15.260+01:002013-07-14T22:34:15.260+01:00Lovely happy moments - I'm looking forward to ...Lovely happy moments - I'm looking forward to hearing more about the woodland garden and your barbie girl blackbird made me laugh! I'm not coping very well with this heat either, my brain is definitely not working as well as it usually does! I do love having some proper summer weather and I don't want to complain, but I'd love a day of rain every few days and for the temperatures to be lower than they have been! Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-73180483632059178702013-07-14T21:56:44.103+01:002013-07-14T21:56:44.103+01:00I agree with Simone, making jam in this heat must ...I agree with Simone, making jam in this heat must be hard! I love the thought of your blackbird whistling Barrie girl!<br />XxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-82335804949235108202013-07-14T21:28:54.502+01:002013-07-14T21:28:54.502+01:00I don't envy you making jam in this heatwave!!...I don't envy you making jam in this heatwave!!! I love gooseberry jam and I am sure you will appreciate it in the autumn and winter months when there isn't fresh fruit to be had. The summer pudding looks delicious and I must remember to make one before summer is over. The hare scupture is my 'kinda thing' and I look forward to hearing about 'Hare Hill'. Lovely to see the cheeky squirrel and noisy blackbird. I am not sure I would like him to seranade me at 4.30 in the morning though! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.com