tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post2390841295518676433..comments2024-03-28T17:44:17.403-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: ThursdayThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-78042189410811358072017-04-21T18:45:37.411-07:002017-04-21T18:45:37.411-07:00Our spring is not shaping up to be a good one. On...Our spring is not shaping up to be a good one. One day of weak sunshine then 5 days of rain and gloomy skies. But at least the snow is gone even if the ground is so soggy. Hang tight; you are doing marvelously well, I think. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770193529950365462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-959808919883389312017-04-21T06:45:27.004-07:002017-04-21T06:45:27.004-07:00Here in the Cleveland Hts. Ohio USA w had 80 degre...Here in the Cleveland Hts. Ohio USA w had 80 degree weather two days ago, Today its about 59 degrees. The poor plants don't know if they should grow or hibernate. The temperature has been up and down. I prefer the cooler temps, when it get hot here its also kind of humid - Yuk. Give me 65 degrees with sunshine every day and I would be happy. Theresa Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226952474166295533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52239106343745275382017-04-21T06:19:02.992-07:002017-04-21T06:19:02.992-07:00Not so cold here in Somerset - but I think it will...Not so cold here in Somerset - but I think it will be again on Monday.<br />You will be glad to have your son and daughter-in -law back!<br />Take care Sheila xMinigrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677581746987151899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-59633368828367599272017-04-21T04:51:56.434-07:002017-04-21T04:51:56.434-07:00So sorry it is still chilly - as it is here today....So sorry it is still chilly - as it is here today.<br />I quite agree that it is a pity lovely children and puppies grow up.<br />When I was a child we got one of our lovely pups from the feedstore in Brentwood.<br />Punch was a gorgeous springer spaniel.<br />Buster died 11 months ago and I’m just feeling the stirrings of a need for a new dog.<br /><br />Love to you and Tess.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-59303822857758554172017-04-21T04:07:05.360-07:002017-04-21T04:07:05.360-07:00We are up to a balmy 10 degrees C here in my part ...We are up to a balmy 10 degrees C here in my part of Ontario today. It was miserable and windy and poured rain all day yesterday. Electric blankets are wonderful things, aren't they? I'm not sure what cat biscuits are, but I'm sure you have some appreciative barn cats. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-25191375837840026402017-04-21T04:06:28.170-07:002017-04-21T04:06:28.170-07:00Young puppies need to look cute and beautiful, bec...Young puppies need to look cute and beautiful, because they give us so much worry and work as they grow up, a bit like human babies of course. It is cold that north-westerly wind seems continuous around here.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-67836799325471703932017-04-20T23:59:15.931-07:002017-04-20T23:59:15.931-07:00I was a bit worried that the little blast of heat ...I was a bit worried that the little blast of heat earlier in the month might be the only bit of Summer we get, but it is not so cold here as other places. As far as I can see, vertebrates of all species use cuteness when young as a defence mechanism.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29742153685194538582017-04-20T23:23:30.860-07:002017-04-20T23:23:30.860-07:00Cold here, too; I need the heating on most of the ...Cold here, too; I need the heating on most of the time and have dragged out my padded winter coat and thick scarves again.<br />Looking forward to seeing photos of your surroundings!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-53822992583074023102017-04-20T22:35:27.932-07:002017-04-20T22:35:27.932-07:00It is cold here too in north Italy and a chilly wi...It is cold here too in north Italy and a chilly wind is blowing. Keep warm.<br />Greeting Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-11723477464716653372017-04-20T22:05:07.659-07:002017-04-20T22:05:07.659-07:00Just as cold here in Kent Pat, especially early mo...Just as cold here in Kent Pat, especially early mornings and evenings and much colder forecast for next week - what's going on this year! There was also a mention in the Telegraph the other day that suggested hose pipe bans are looming for this summer, with little rain forecast for all May.<br />Was the man selling the puppies in the cage from the shop, I'm not a great lover of that way of selling puppies, they always appeal but much better if you can see where they were bred and their parents.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-59144236278945066622017-04-20T20:50:35.596-07:002017-04-20T20:50:35.596-07:00My weather page is telling me that it's 0 C th...My weather page is telling me that it's 0 C this morning. I haven't been out yet as it's still dark.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-56064316039650712162017-04-20T15:40:27.768-07:002017-04-20T15:40:27.768-07:00I was just thinking today how much happier I am wh...I was just thinking today how much happier I am when the sun shines and the air is warm. Hope your spring comes soon.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-89873078805676645502017-04-20T14:31:54.135-07:002017-04-20T14:31:54.135-07:00glad to hear you resisted the pups, a lot of work,...glad to hear you resisted the pups, a lot of work, summer is just around the corner at least spring is kinder this year than last Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4663107316883074442017-04-20T13:17:19.154-07:002017-04-20T13:17:19.154-07:00I hope you get some warm weather soon Pat - we are...I hope you get some warm weather soon Pat - we are so thankful our long, extremely hot summer seems to have passed here. We have a horrible wind blowing and a few showers but all that is preferable to the heat.<br />Puppies are so appealing, so wriggly and cuddly. They are such a lot of work though! I hope they all found good homes.<br />I think of you each morning when I am doing my exercises. Cheers XXRobin Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306137274084617478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-46949347483099767952017-04-20T13:14:31.185-07:002017-04-20T13:14:31.185-07:00Very very chilly next week is forecast. I'm of...Very very chilly next week is forecast. I'm off work and was hoping for better weather although I am keeping very activeSimon Douglas Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331409652996600049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-72360611223432208712017-04-20T13:09:34.464-07:002017-04-20T13:09:34.464-07:00Don't be seduced Weaver! Pups = months of pidd...Don't be seduced Weaver! Pups = months of piddle and chewing! Yes, they're gorgeous, but the work! I couldn't believe how much more difficult to train the pup was, in comparison with the kitten! And climbing the curtains wasn't nearly as destructive as chewing the legs of all the dining chairs! Fortunately we love her to bits and the adult dog is wonderful, but, never again!!<br /><br />You will enjoy having your family home again. Safe traveling everyone.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-3620492277058963572017-04-20T13:07:10.078-07:002017-04-20T13:07:10.078-07:00I agree with you about babies of any sort being be...I agree with you about babies of any sort being beautiful - human babies and dogs are particularly so. Such a pity we have to grow up! <br /> I have got as far as having the heating off in the middle of the day, but have occasionally had to put it on to the whole day setting. It seems awful to have it on at all in April.<br />Keep warm, and I hope your son and daughter-in-law have brought back a souvenir from Wales for you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-89749572542721998562017-04-20T13:04:42.315-07:002017-04-20T13:04:42.315-07:00Perhaps you should have brought the pups home - th...Perhaps you should have brought the pups home - they would cuddle up and keep you warm! I bet they were beautiful as lab pups always are. Does Tess like other dogs Pat?<br /><br />In agreement with YP - would love more photos of your area when the weather warms and you can spend more time on your walks through the countryside.<br /><br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-57633125444676215552017-04-20T12:53:50.572-07:002017-04-20T12:53:50.572-07:00It would be nice to see more pictures of your corn...It would be nice to see more pictures of your corner of Yorkshire.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-83114817153576258132017-04-20T12:38:06.091-07:002017-04-20T12:38:06.091-07:0017 degrees in the NE of Scotland. But Winter retu...17 degrees in the NE of Scotland. But Winter returns next week with wintry showers and winds. You never get bored! Windy today. This stiff, old person went very rapidly to the right but managed to stay upright. Enjoy your family back.justjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253881958131548009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-40559004810703572092017-04-20T12:08:15.016-07:002017-04-20T12:08:15.016-07:00You're not alone in the cold, we have had the ...You're not alone in the cold, we have had the heating on as well. As for the puppies, yes it's a great shame that we all have to get old. I don't mind the getting old bit it's the stiffness that annoys me, I can't walk like I used to and it's infuriating. Still, I must not complain there are a lot worse. Hope you are okay and not feeling too down. Hugs<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-76576079027640852682017-04-20T11:14:54.959-07:002017-04-20T11:14:54.959-07:00It is so hot here I am opening the pool.
Still coo...It is so hot here I am opening the pool.<br />Still cool at night but the days warm up to 90+<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-79395480634606254752017-04-20T11:07:09.003-07:002017-04-20T11:07:09.003-07:00I don't feel grown up. Norfolk is bitterly col...I don't feel grown up. Norfolk is bitterly cold at the moment. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42155135590907218742017-04-20T11:03:59.033-07:002017-04-20T11:03:59.033-07:00We still have a cold wind here, though when the su...We still have a cold wind here, though when the sun is out it's not quite so bad. Two of our Stable Swallows seem to have made it home, so I am hoping for more of their family in the next couple of days.<br /><br />Oh, Lab puppies - irresistible. I hope they will find lovely new forever homes.<br /><br />You will be glad to have your son and his family home from Darkest Wales. I hope they enjoyed their holiday.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-55766076489505212822017-04-20T10:52:50.005-07:002017-04-20T10:52:50.005-07:00Last year we moved at the end of March and it was ...Last year we moved at the end of March and it was then very cold for several weeks.This year we moved 1st March and it doesn't seem to have been as cold as last year, although when the North East wind blows across the fields here it's pretty chilly!<br />How did you get on with the quiz questions?Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com