tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post7250546882628520502..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: A Pleasant Day.The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49684999663484174322015-09-23T10:24:14.550-07:002015-09-23T10:24:14.550-07:00Interesting what you all say about cryptic quizzes...Interesting what you all say about cryptic quizzes - the trouble is with the one that I do the whole point is to raise money, so I must not make the quiz too hard; on the other hand it must not be too easy or we shall get them all back correct. We usually sell about a hundred and get about a dozen back all correct.<br />What do I mean by cryptic as several people - well any clue which is not a straightforward question/answer - things like anagrams, hidden clues - that kind of thing.<br /><br />Regarfding blackberries - out cultivated one has been a complete failure and never ever produces any fruit for some reason. The ones I am speaking about are wild ones and of course, because it has been a wet year they have done well in terms of being fat and juicy.<br /><br />Wouldn't it be good if I could bake a very large crumble with some of them and we could all meet round a huge round table and eat and have a lovely face to face chat?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-48439971805485044142015-09-23T05:18:31.880-07:002015-09-23T05:18:31.880-07:00It may be true that cryptic quizzes are easier to ...It may be true that cryptic quizzes are easier to compile than solve as Sue says. I picked up a cryptic quiz sheet in the local RSPCA shop and it was so difficult I couldn't answer one single question and it was find the breed of dog which I thought would narrow it down enough to make it at least a little bit possible. The woman behind the counter told me they hadn't received any completed sheets back. It put me off cryptic quizzes for life. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81414987873161372232015-09-23T01:22:15.283-07:002015-09-23T01:22:15.283-07:00Also rubbish at crosswords and cryptic stuff, you ...Also rubbish at crosswords and cryptic stuff, you must be very clever Pat. Weather is beautiful here as well, lovely crisp sunny mornings, mists rising over the fields.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45673193099253963512015-09-22T23:12:32.019-07:002015-09-22T23:12:32.019-07:00I'm very impressed by your compiling cryptic c...I'm very impressed by your compiling cryptic crosswords. My brain is not geared to do such things - though I get the occasional "lucky" answer but OH has a good brain for cryptic puzzles. I am better at the general knowledge sort.<br /><br />We have a rather pink sky this morning which I hope isn't frightening shepherds and sailors! I didn't see the forecast yesterday but I am hoping for a dry warm autumn day so I can get on out in the garden again. I am all blackberried up now I found some good spots with huge berries, but they have been very late here. I can remember reading someone's blog last year and she had picked some for a pie, and "another pound for the freezer" which I was amazed at - I pick and I pick and I pick until I run out of room!<br /><br />This is quite a holiday area too but no noticable lessening of traffic, only fewer caravans on the roads.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-8255235772987290572015-09-22T22:10:53.197-07:002015-09-22T22:10:53.197-07:00That cryptic quiz sound most interesting. Certainl...That cryptic quiz sound most interesting. Certainly a worthy venture for the Nature Reserve. <br /><br />Glad today was better than your loss of yesterday.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63588519289807303712015-09-22T21:25:35.849-07:002015-09-22T21:25:35.849-07:00Our Blackberries failed totally this year, so it&#...Our Blackberries failed totally this year, so it'll be Tayberry and Apple Crumbles for us this autumn/winter. I wonder what they'll taste like!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-51294064314418935542015-09-22T17:27:17.567-07:002015-09-22T17:27:17.567-07:00The prospect of blackberry apple crumbles over the...The prospect of blackberry apple crumbles over the cooler months sounds rather wonderful. I could make the tea?<br /><br />I do agree with you about the value of having regular contact with folks in various connections, like your calling in at the Post Office. Wouldn't it be awful to have everything to become automated, computer driven. And at the same time isn't it grand to have our computers make it possible to trade comments about our lives right around the world?<br /><br />Is there a way in which we might be able to partake of your quizzes, and give some benefit to the cause they support?<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42172499173616732942015-09-22T13:49:29.384-07:002015-09-22T13:49:29.384-07:00I'm impressed ! I'm absolutely rubbish at ...I'm impressed ! I'm absolutely rubbish at Cryptic quizzes and crosswords.<br />Sounds like a lovely day.Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-25068404367477955972015-09-22T13:33:42.511-07:002015-09-22T13:33:42.511-07:00I'm heading into town soon to do all sorts of ...I'm heading into town soon to do all sorts of business...sometimes going to town (by myself) is a nice treat!<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-21431595754293033502015-09-22T12:35:17.192-07:002015-09-22T12:35:17.192-07:00Cryptic quiz?? Crud balls, I've flunked alread...Cryptic quiz?? Crud balls, I've flunked already. Google, here I come.<br />Ok, I'm back without an answer. So, Pat, what do you mean by "cryptic quiz?"<br />Anyway, your 22th September errand run did sound quite nice. The only things I must leave the house for on a recurring basis are the grocery store, the bank, and the library. I agree with Joanne (above). Everything else is done online. Who would have thought?<br />Anyway, hope you are having a good evening over there in the Yorkshire Dales of England.<br />:) m & jb<br />Maureen @ Josephina Ballerinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026799070718705353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49237989050181486812015-09-22T12:32:00.380-07:002015-09-22T12:32:00.380-07:00Your cryptic quiz sounds good a lovely way to rais...Your cryptic quiz sounds good a lovely way to raise funds, I am no good at cryptic quizzes. I like Autumn its a time to slow down and enjoy the world we live in :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-67699070135901911632015-09-22T11:35:09.568-07:002015-09-22T11:35:09.568-07:00How I love blackberry and apple crumbles, the Farm...How I love blackberry and apple crumbles, the Farmer is a lucky man. I've just finished starting off this year's Slow Gin, another treat to look forward to in a year or so's time.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-90197488020432954882015-09-22T10:15:23.880-07:002015-09-22T10:15:23.880-07:00Sounds like a lovey day to me.
Every fall I write ...Sounds like a lovey day to me.<br />Every fall I write about why I love it so much.<br />Thank you for your kind comments, and yes I am back to normal (what ever that is) after a few days of crying. <br /><br />A freezer filled with hand picked berries ? Lovely !<br />cheers, parsnip<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88175425996533147522015-09-22T09:56:15.397-07:002015-09-22T09:56:15.397-07:00What a clever way to raise funds for a favourite c...What a clever way to raise funds for a favourite charity. We have had a lovely day here today too, lots of cloud but sunshine too. I think I have probably missed out on blackberries this year and haven't managed to get out to pick any. I always feel sorry for locals when we holiday makers overrun their towns and villages. I have mentioned it to one or two but they say we are welcome and our custom is much needed. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-24340086068603119282015-09-22T09:41:59.787-07:002015-09-22T09:41:59.787-07:00Running an errand these days seems to be running t...Running an errand these days seems to be running to the computer to pay a bill or transfer money or order a meal delivered. How I would miss the interaction. My village never quiets down; winter sports are as prevalant as summer.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-13770257155106131762015-09-22T09:36:26.439-07:002015-09-22T09:36:26.439-07:00Very impressed with your cryptic quiz! And the caf...Very impressed with your cryptic quiz! And the cafe sounds nice. Same here with berries in the freezer :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45175695957844944462015-09-22T07:32:44.300-07:002015-09-22T07:32:44.300-07:00Cryptic quizzes are much easier to set than to sol...Cryptic quizzes are much easier to set than to solve I find!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63001117007513198642015-09-22T07:09:50.016-07:002015-09-22T07:09:50.016-07:00I think it's you and your friends that keep th...I think it's you and your friends that keep that local cafe' going!<br /><br />Well done. You can sit there and cook up your clues. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4869875880784454632015-09-22T06:46:54.574-07:002015-09-22T06:46:54.574-07:00A cryptic quiz deary? That sounds very interestin...A cryptic quiz deary? That sounds very interesting. Good for you. I read recently that blackberries were one of the most healthy fruits. Ours died off this summer and I don't know why. We usually get many gallons of them. We have the thornless kind so I had to pick a few wild ones though because of the chiggers and thorns, very few. In fact, just enough to pop into my mouth.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-2124776355433941082015-09-22T06:30:05.730-07:002015-09-22T06:30:05.730-07:00All sounds most satisfactory!All sounds most satisfactory!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.com