tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post3689871753697727599..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Hanging Up The HammerMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-84893018687373430122011-12-21T19:19:44.324-06:002011-12-21T19:19:44.324-06:00Sparkless - Don't mean to be poking my nose wh...Sparkless - Don't mean to be poking my nose where it doesn't belong, but why is it up to you to entertain your kids? I know you would never neglect or ignore them, but why not just give them some suggestions of things they might do and let them go from there? You need to have some time for yourself!<br /><br />Sue - Two VERY good points. We'll do better when we hit it fresh and it's so true that when you "live with it" you almost always make some changes in plans.<br /><br />No garden next year? NO WAY! I will be back out there with my permanently dirt stained fingers for sure!!<br /><br />Jen - Don't know how far into spring (summer?) we'll have to go to get the living room finished, but no matter. I HAVE to garden this coming year just to replenish our supplies!<br /><br />judy - Thank you, Friend!<br /><br />Trailshome - How kind and sweet you are!!<br /><br />LindaCO - We plan to enjoy it . . . while catching up on sleep! I think that's what I need most. And a lessening of the stress level! Thanks much.<br /><br />Karen L. - My other blog? Gosh, I have another blog? I feel so badly about letting that go "empty" for so long . . . sure hope that will change soon. Thanks for you encouragement . . . even if it might involve physical force if I'm not good!<br /><br />Susan - Yup. The Pea Family was starting to get a little shriveled and dried out!<br /><br />I full well know "it will be there waiting when we get back!" Dang.<br /><br />Jane - Aw, Jane, your words are so heartening! As far as the fermented fruit juice goes . . . I'll drink to that!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43838583064522102802011-12-21T14:58:59.449-06:002011-12-21T14:58:59.449-06:00I know you feel that there is still so much of a m...I know you feel that there is still so much of a mountain left to climb, but what you have gotten done is a whole range of mountains. You deserve a good rest with popcorn, DVD, and what ever else you please. May I suggest a glass of fermented fruit juice? Tis the season.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80666811587187295572011-12-21T10:53:29.994-06:002011-12-21T10:53:29.994-06:00Thank goodness! One less worry on our parts - and...Thank goodness! One less worry on our parts - and, believe you me, we were worrying about the Pea family. Winter has always been a time to recharge, so you have made a wise decision. Best to take a looong step back. Or, as my mother so un-helpfully puts it, it's not going anywhere so it will be there when you get back.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5879070216866884382011-12-21T10:02:53.546-06:002011-12-21T10:02:53.546-06:00It was great to read this post this morning. It se...It was great to read this post this morning. It seemed like you guys were wearing thin. DIYing can get old fairly quickly and you have been going at it for quite some time. So, rest a bit then get into that sewing room and quilt until you drop .... well, quilt until you need to rest from that too. I am going to start checking your other blog soon and if there isn't any new postings, I may have to come there and push you in that room and lock the door.Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803082902611080914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-17528043857865559792011-12-21T09:19:19.822-06:002011-12-21T09:19:19.822-06:00Hope you enjoy your well-deserved break. :-)Hope you enjoy your well-deserved break. :-)LindaCOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316183776592482615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49679737472290925742011-12-21T07:23:14.375-06:002011-12-21T07:23:14.375-06:00Congratulations on a very smart decision. We all ...Congratulations on a very smart decision. We all wish you peace, contentment, healing and joy as this year changes to the next....and snow too!Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62139573705135421752011-12-21T07:05:38.003-06:002011-12-21T07:05:38.003-06:00I don't have much time to comment but its abou...I don't have much time to comment but its about time,enjoy!judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-42449906888022690022011-12-21T06:48:04.631-06:002011-12-21T06:48:04.631-06:00Yes, how will the garden fare next year if your bu...Yes, how will the garden fare next year if your building project runs over into spring? <br /><br />Otherwise, what a marvelous plan - to take some time to do the things you enjoy. Everyone needs some downtime once in a while :)Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-75536535238074877352011-12-21T05:21:50.195-06:002011-12-21T05:21:50.195-06:00Sometimes it's the best thing--pull the plug. ...Sometimes it's the best thing--pull the plug. Does this mean another "no-garden" year? <br />Enjoy the winter (what winter??). You'll feel better able to tackle it after backing away from it for a bit. Might even change some of your ideas as you live with it awhile. Merry Merry Christmas to you (and Papa Pea too!)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82846786224565261692011-12-21T03:35:23.002-06:002011-12-21T03:35:23.002-06:00Oh goodness that sounds like a good idea. Unfortu...Oh goodness that sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately for me the kids are home and I'm trying to keep them entertained so that means more work for me until they are back in school. <br />Now you still have time to enjoy the Holiday.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27780868133921341682011-12-20T21:19:42.005-06:002011-12-20T21:19:42.005-06:00Mooberry Farmwife - This was our "last" ...Mooberry Farmwife - This was our "last" push day, so I think I WILL sleep well tonight!<br /><br />dr momi - Yeah, I've found myself waking in the middle of the night and making lists of what needs to be done. Ridiculous!<br /><br />JJ - Thank you!<br /><br />Erin - Winter has always been our favorite time of year up here so this year we're going to try to take 2-3 months of it for more enjoyment!<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - I LIKE all your suggestions!<br /><br />Judy - Do we ever have time to do all we want?? ;o}<br /><br />Tombstone Livestock - I think you really got me hooked on something. I keep adding just a little more, just a little more cinnamon to my coffee every morning!<br /><br />Staphanie - Getting my hubby to stick to the "time off" will be my biggest challenge!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4205109486424236452011-12-20T20:23:16.466-06:002011-12-20T20:23:16.466-06:00You both certainly deserve the break! Enjoy it!You both certainly deserve the break! Enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-17476748136139456552011-12-20T20:17:22.200-06:002011-12-20T20:17:22.200-06:00Taking a break sounds like a sensible idea, couple...Taking a break sounds like a sensible idea, couple months the days will be longer and warmer. Trips to the building supply store safer too is another good reason. Relax, enjoy what you have finished. Hope you find that bottle in time to break it open for the holidays, and that you are enjoying cinnamon in your coffee.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-1448430667620758622011-12-20T19:54:33.767-06:002011-12-20T19:54:33.767-06:00Good for you. V is still in the final stages of ...Good for you. V is still in the final stages of tiny finishing touches on the kitchen and bath but we're also taking a remodeling break. Time without juggling work, construction and garden is quite nice. It's great having time to do what I want -within reason ;)<br />Enjoy your peaceful hiatus.<br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51137632626609435602011-12-20T19:51:01.831-06:002011-12-20T19:51:01.831-06:00There's nothing wrong with having to take a br...There's nothing wrong with having to take a break. Enjoy your new kitchen and sit and watch some boobtoob, drink a cocktail, eat some popcorn & save the work for a little bit later. It'll still be there!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49621745300832812942011-12-20T19:29:21.910-06:002011-12-20T19:29:21.910-06:00I'm glad to hear you are taking a break. You ...I'm glad to hear you are taking a break. You deserve to kick back and enjoy that kitchen and have more time with a book in front of a wood stove this time of year. I really do hope you get enough snow for a snowshoe hike, the beauty and quiet will do so much to recharge you. The kitchen will still be waiting for you during mud season so why not enjoy one of the best times of year?! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-87349147645261851432011-12-20T19:06:32.336-06:002011-12-20T19:06:32.336-06:00Sounds like a wise decision!Sounds like a wise decision!Jennifer Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595231987892881691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-61703790482572861072011-12-20T18:43:10.213-06:002011-12-20T18:43:10.213-06:00That is so good to hear! I could tell you guys wer...That is so good to hear! I could tell you guys were beat. I remember how I felt when we built the house (well WE didn't build it)...that was tiring. Lots of lost sleep. Glad you're taking a break.dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22220330949626701732011-12-20T18:42:24.766-06:002011-12-20T18:42:24.766-06:00Sounds like you have earned a good rest, Mama Pea....Sounds like you have earned a good rest, Mama Pea. How lovely to enjoy a stress-free Christmas. Sleep well tonight! :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com