tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post7407465873307103448..comments2024-03-28T16:58:12.008-07:00Comments on Codlinsandcream2: How we came to be in Wales (5) - To Thine Own Self Be TrueBovey Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-31981648740364624652020-05-18T05:04:05.260-07:002020-05-18T05:04:05.260-07:00The John Syemour is nothing short of a classic, in...The John Syemour is nothing short of a classic, inspiring and essential reference. We too listened avidly to Jeanine's radio show every week when living not far off from her, on hills above Crickhowell, where we ran rare-breed pigs; sheep; Anglo Nubes, ducks and hens etc. She, too, was an inspiration. Sadly, however, we never met though I did once - by chance - find her home. She would still have been there in occupation and I now regret not having called in to thank her for the pleasure of her vicarious company, if nothing else.yeractualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711767368876221729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-25156714960850888792016-07-26T00:38:56.615-07:002016-07-26T00:38:56.615-07:00The book has arrived and I am really enjoying it.The book has arrived and I am really enjoying it.Louise Houghtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074355125344865358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-2343873506516686242016-07-20T06:05:33.876-07:002016-07-20T06:05:33.876-07:00Have ordered the John Seymour book and hope to hav...Have ordered the John Seymour book and hope to have it by Saturday.xLouise Houghtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074355125344865358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-23786843135631955342016-07-19T00:58:32.769-07:002016-07-19T00:58:32.769-07:00BB, found this post whilst looking for Hovel In Th...BB, found this post whilst looking for Hovel In The Hills. I too had books which inspired me including Susan Hill's The Magic Apple Tree along with the Good Life and the TV production of A Woman of Substance, funnily enough, if you remember the shop scene where Emma is surrounded by homemade pickles, cakes ete. which made me want to make jam and preserves. I know there are other things which inspired me and about 2 years ago or so all I could dream about was having an Aga - got a Rayburn now - and feeding my chooks in my wellies and apron - check! Will have to buy the John Weymour book, have been meaning to since before we moved and will look at the other four posts in this series. Where exatly in West Wales do you live? I know you visited Dawn and Dawn visited me so you may be closer than I think.xLouise Houghtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074355125344865358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-48565955846811383892013-08-17T07:07:12.087-07:002013-08-17T07:07:12.087-07:00LOVE your blog !!....and I own almost all the book...LOVE your blog !!....and I own almost all the books pictured here..haha! Great minds! I love self sufficiency / smallholding/ permaculture....and came to settle in rural East Lincs just over 13 years ago. Here is my blog please feel free to take a peek ....or link to it..I shall add your blog to my links page :-) Kindest regards Naomi xx http://compostandcustard.wordpress.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649428379782634548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-71542393274938724852012-07-19T10:43:18.307-07:002012-07-19T10:43:18.307-07:00I'm really enjoying this series of blogs by yo...I'm really enjoying this series of blogs by you. Can't wait for each day's installment, you should write a book about it,Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-64518006741831726712012-07-18T17:21:53.927-07:002012-07-18T17:21:53.927-07:00Another excellent installment this, the 5th!
I a...Another excellent installment this, the 5th!<br /> <br />I adored the show you mentioned (The Good Life ~ tho here in the states it was titled Good Neighbors). Never missed an episode and as you say, know most by heart :-)<br /><br />I've noted several of your treasured book titles to seek out. Some of my oldest 'farm-living-how-to' books are those from the 70's Foxfire Series. Well worn and much loved even now. <br /><br />I've oft thought of adding goats too - tho I just read tonite of a woman whose goats slipped their fence and chewed/dined on her laundry right off her lines! So perhaps you and I are better off than we know remaining thus far sans goats, lol<br /><br />Thanks for another lovely read (and thanks too for your reply to my comment and your warm welcome) <br /><br />IssyWoman Seeking Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940928888290866843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-9495318854920636932012-07-18T12:38:39.335-07:002012-07-18T12:38:39.335-07:00I had the Wind in the Ash Tree books--don't kn...I had the Wind in the Ash Tree books--don't know where they are at the moment--we've bought and read similar titles about cooking, preserving and country lifestyle. I was brought up in New England farming country. Although both sets of grandparents were farmers, neither of my parents was interested in taking on that lifestyle. I had the urge to garden, living other than frugally was seldom a choice, my dream was to be a country farmwife. I learned many of my most practical skills from my late M-I-L--canning and gardening among them. Except in the cruelest hot weather or in the upheavals of moving house, I've made our bread and all other baked good. It is a satisfying way of life.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-9532781465984052812012-07-18T11:34:48.533-07:002012-07-18T11:34:48.533-07:00I am glad you are all enjoying reading this little...I am glad you are all enjoying reading this little saga. I am getting so much pleasure from writing it - it's just flowing and I am full of ideas for the next page, and the next! <br /><br />I am so fortunate that we live in such a beautiful area (I must not take it for granted), and in peace and tranquility, and that I have been able to live my dream. OK, perhaps sometimes it's gone pear-shaped, for for a reason, I am sure . . .<br /><br />Terra - I hope that you will thoroughly enjoy the books when you find them. I look on them as old friends.<br /><br />Kath - Hah! I have given quite a bit of the "real me" away now, haven't I? I am a dreamer as well as a practical person. I am lucky to have a husband with great common sense to dampen my over-enthusiasm at times!<br /><br />CW - I didn't realise you had grown up on a smallholding, so no wonder you own one now and run it so efficiently. You would get a shock if you saw my veg plot this year. Deary me . . . slugs 100, Jennie nil!<br /><br />Weaver - I agree with you totally. Wherever we may have grown up, we know where we really belong. At the minute though, I'm just a few degrees to high above the West I want to be in!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-86957105925198272392012-07-18T10:53:53.032-07:002012-07-18T10:53:53.032-07:00Lovely read BB. I feel the same about country l...Lovely read BB. I feel the same about country living. I lived in towns during my working life but coming back to the country in 1987 was like coming home and I never regret it for one minute.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-56524857361175596872012-07-18T10:30:17.638-07:002012-07-18T10:30:17.638-07:00Your bookshelf, interests and reasons resonate wit...Your bookshelf, interests and reasons resonate with me - I did, read and dreamed much the same way! <br /><br />Except I was brought up from 6 -16 on a smallholding with horses, pigs, chickens, sheep and a prolific veg and fruit garden, so I had less to learn when I finally got my own version.<br /><br />Really interesting series of posts Jennie - loved reading them :-)Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-21651804863236710212012-07-18T10:09:15.346-07:002012-07-18T10:09:15.346-07:00I have enjoyed these posts immensely. I too loved ...I have enjoyed these posts immensely. I too loved the Minack books, the Elizabeth West books and own a copy of Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency.<br />It was nice to get to know you better. I hope soon we will be reading about the next phase of life in your new home.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8569181568013465215.post-3348215126884500762012-07-18T09:44:24.113-07:002012-07-18T09:44:24.113-07:00I wrote down some authors and titles from your pos...I wrote down some authors and titles from your post here, and will look for the Sky rerun too. You have found the right place and way to live, I can see that. I love nature and country scenes too, but live in a smallish city in California with a large yard, and lots of wild critters visit.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com