tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post2090304578774060004..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Nothing to reportThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81722288730894038062021-03-07T06:47:57.897-08:002021-03-07T06:47:57.897-08:00You have a wonderful carer, what a boon that is fo...You have a wonderful carer, what a boon that is for you. You said you paid privately, I'm looking at private care for a relative, could you please tell me do you pay extra for the lunches she provides and is that a seven day a week service? I hope that's not a too intrusive question. I'm new at this and not sure what to expect. I've been ordering Wiltshire Foods for my relative but occasionally they've been a bit of a disappointment, soggy sprouts etc.Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-5450769892562188002021-03-07T05:47:16.061-08:002021-03-07T05:47:16.061-08:00Michael Palin is a master of travel programmes! Th...Michael Palin is a master of travel programmes! There was a collection of his programmes on Hemingway on I Player which were well worth watching - don't know if they're still there.Minigrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677581746987151899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42635786586179586072021-03-07T05:07:32.414-08:002021-03-07T05:07:32.414-08:00I wish we could get that Michael Palin programme h...I wish we could get that Michael Palin programme here. I would love to see it. Maybe I should look on You Tube. I'm sorry you had to give up your car, but understand why. It's absolutely true, however, that using a taxi occasionally probably won't even come close to the expense of owning a car. Take care, Pat. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-84080317315946490902021-03-07T03:33:52.053-08:002021-03-07T03:33:52.053-08:00I saw Michael Palin at our local town hall when he...I saw Michael Palin at our local town hall when he was doing a national tour publicising his latest volume of diaries and he was everything you would expect, funny, kind and witty, as someone has already said, a truly gentle manNorthridingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-90930673730132847652021-03-07T01:33:20.064-08:002021-03-07T01:33:20.064-08:00Thanks everyone. My computer is going haywire th...Thanks everyone. My computer is going haywire this morning so any mistakes I apologise for!The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45397274219563997722021-03-07T01:01:36.515-08:002021-03-07T01:01:36.515-08:00As I have never owned a car myself, I can only par...As I have never owned a car myself, I can only partly relate to how big that decision was/is. However, your independence is still fully intact - you can call a taxi whenever you like! <br />You are probably right about the tiredness being related to the cold weather. When I have been out walking in cold, windy weather, I feel much more exhausted than on a pleasant day.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-8984700869110388502021-03-07T00:12:40.219-08:002021-03-07T00:12:40.219-08:00Letting your car go is definitely an unwanted mile...Letting your car go is definitely an unwanted milestone, but having to struggle with my Mom's 'Priscilla', I can appreciate that you won't miss trying to get her in and out of the boot. <br /><br />If you do decide not to go out much when we are 'unlocked', you won't be on your own. Many of my quite able bodied friends have said that there are things they enjoy about a less busy lifestyle. Having said that, come summer, you may feel a lot more enthusiastic about a taxi into town, or wherever you fancy for a change of scenery.CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-78587374976954620262021-03-06T19:42:48.312-08:002021-03-06T19:42:48.312-08:00I have a friend whose father's car just failed...I have a friend whose father's car just failed its MoT - he went out and bought a newer smaller one and shocked his daughter! as he's in his early 90s but still mobile. He may never use it much but is happy it's on the drive "in case". I think you have made the right decision about yours given your mobility now. A big decision though and it feels like a loss of freedom although you can call a taxi any time - far cheaper than running a car.<br /><br />I am sure you enjoyed Palin. He is brilliant - I listened to a talk he gave (he had published a new book last year) at the on-line Hay Literary Festival last year. Very enjoyable.Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-19085024484504518792021-03-06T16:05:07.308-08:002021-03-06T16:05:07.308-08:00Palin is outstanding. I often thought how wonderf...Palin is outstanding. I often thought how wonderful it would be to travel with him as a guide. His knowledge and presence is lovely on tv. I suspect our lives will all change in many ways. Lots of new decisions to be made. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-15621872278614276362021-03-06T15:46:55.213-08:002021-03-06T15:46:55.213-08:00I am sure we will all get used to going out again ...I am sure we will all get used to going out again - I intend to ease myself back into the world - I am in no rush, have no holidays booked or anything else. I haven't seen the Michael Palin but I do like Joanna Lumley travel programs she always has such a sense of wonder for the places she goes.wherethejourneytakesme2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01331935561823130257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-39417998979634897622021-03-06T14:43:33.349-08:002021-03-06T14:43:33.349-08:00I imagine letting go of the car is such a big mile...I imagine letting go of the car is such a big milestone,and understandably so, but it seems a wise decision and the freedom you will have using a taxi will soon make you feel better I suspect. As for Mr Palin...well he is a sweetheart isn't he? my daughter who lives in London, sat next to him at a Christmas carol service and she said you could almost feel the 'niceness' radiating off him!libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552884005601003691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-35415719766820578532021-03-06T13:23:02.936-08:002021-03-06T13:23:02.936-08:00It sounds like you've had a good day. I admire...It sounds like you've had a good day. I admire you for making the decision about your car as I know it was not an easy one. I look forward to things opening up again although I admit some of it will seem a bit strange after a year of what we've been living. I think much of the return to normal will be very gradual as they still have to be cautious and in my country only a small percentage of the population has had the vaccine yet.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-12328793758149032032021-03-06T12:37:59.553-08:002021-03-06T12:37:59.553-08:00Palin is a pleasure to watch. Non-judgemental. I ...Palin is a pleasure to watch. Non-judgemental. I am doing a re-run of him in North Korea yet again. It is currently available on My5 if you want to see it. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-44199735921833600092021-03-06T12:26:03.038-08:002021-03-06T12:26:03.038-08:00Another busy day and a very tasty lunch! It is a ...Another busy day and a very tasty lunch! It is a little warmer down here and we had lovely sunshine to wake up to, which always starts the day well. It will feel very strange getting back to 'normal'. I can imagine feeling nervous when people come too close to me. <br />Armchair travelling is the best way to go. I always wanted to travel but my husband was not interested. Now I am too lazy to do so but am still interested in other countries - mostly European I think. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-7628486653940715882021-03-06T12:20:39.342-08:002021-03-06T12:20:39.342-08:00I love armchair travelling these days - no jetlag!...I love armchair travelling these days - no jetlag!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-20317722996663883662021-03-06T10:40:22.969-08:002021-03-06T10:40:22.969-08:00Your days sound very full. Getting rid of your car...Your days sound very full. Getting rid of your car is a big and momentous deal. When I adopted my dog Bounce 4 years ago I made sure to choose a dog I could lift so he weighs 15 pounds. I think maneuvering a heavier dog into the car would be impossible for me too. I wonder whether I will like getting back out into groups of people after a year of solitary life. Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68609081296342083902021-03-06T10:01:16.678-08:002021-03-06T10:01:16.678-08:00I, too, agree with you about Michael Palin. Around...I, too, agree with you about Michael Palin. Around the World is probably my favourite Travellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069278767333726796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49751150973592927842021-03-06T09:53:45.137-08:002021-03-06T09:53:45.137-08:00I agree with you that Michael Palin is always a jo...I agree with you that Michael Palin is always a joy to watch, a real "gentle - man".<br />I can't remember the last time I drove the car. I shall forget how to do it soon.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.com