tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post3599532013564858857..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: So You Want A Day Off?Frank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13933829628943803332013-12-15T02:50:37.919-06:002013-12-15T02:50:37.919-06:00You nailed it right there. That was our life for ...You nailed it right there. That was our life for 30 years. It was lots of work, sometimes in miserable weather when no sane person would be outside, and we loved it. I miss it sometimes, but when the body gives out, a person has to be sensible. So we moved to a place where we don't have to pack water or firewood, it is so much easier. This place is growing on me, I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-72682667118677332302013-12-14T17:55:42.809-06:002013-12-14T17:55:42.809-06:00I would love to see a posts with your book lists.T...I would love to see a posts with your book lists.ThanksKristine Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794012072505222261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-73495285194938220532013-12-14T15:32:24.592-06:002013-12-14T15:32:24.592-06:00Wonderful post. Even tho I only have veggies in c...Wonderful post. Even tho I only have veggies in containers, it is Florida, and for roughly 9 months of the year I have to water them. Because city water is so expensive ($65-85 per month for water & sewage for 2) we have rain barrels and I have to dip the 2-gallon watering can into the barrel 20 times each day to water the plants. I don't have any neighbors that are physically able to do that so we don't go away except for an occasional day trip. We do have great veggies tho, right now tomates, cucumbers, green beans, green onions, herbs and salad greens. Besides, like you, I prefer to stay home, eat at home, and read, knit or sew with some TV watched thru Amazon Prime or the computer. Gee, I really like my life :)Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-44320893055849275772013-12-14T08:01:17.644-06:002013-12-14T08:01:17.644-06:00That is always one thing I am grateful for is grea...That is always one thing I am grateful for is great neighbors! We manage a short vacation at least once a year! It helps to have homesteading friends who know something about livestock!<br />But you are right about chores, every day! Whether we do them or someone else, it cannot be neglected!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-14670803418930734152013-12-14T07:59:34.278-06:002013-12-14T07:59:34.278-06:00Amen to that! We stay pretty close to home as well...Amen to that! We stay pretty close to home as well and wouldn't have it any other way. By the way that pizza looks yummy!the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-36744169791398287862013-12-14T02:19:13.188-06:002013-12-14T02:19:13.188-06:00PS: Have you read "Alas Babylon" by Pat...PS: Have you read "Alas Babylon" by Pat Frank? It an oldie I read in high school about a nuclear war and the day after...old maybe but an excellent read!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-7609011272635494312013-12-14T02:16:54.939-06:002013-12-14T02:16:54.939-06:00What a Brilliant post, there is something soul sat...What a Brilliant post, there is something soul satisfying in the daily chores that gives one a sense of accomplishment. I think we as humans need to work and care for our animals, food sources and selves to keep mentally healthy. Heck I am just weird but I always feel better doing things! Your words and photo essay just made my evening. I now we are in town now but when we do get the new place I want to have days like yours!<br /><br />Thank you Fern<br /><br />God Bless you bothFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-80277236549909737282013-12-13T22:13:09.380-06:002013-12-13T22:13:09.380-06:00Folks that don't live this lifestyle just neve...Folks that don't live this lifestyle just never even think about what it takes to get even one day off. And a day off around here usually starts after morning chores and ends in time for evening chores.<br />I was able to go on a mini vacation with my brother and sil, this past summer but only because Mars took on my chores for a few days. This lifestyle isn't for everyone for sure.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.com