tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post8500970820005642833..comments2024-03-27T16:19:53.023+00:00Comments on Friko's World: O Joy !Frikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-90668340811978886792013-01-28T16:57:18.174+00:002013-01-28T16:57:18.174+00:00wie schön, eine so grosse bewegung hier zu spüren....wie schön, eine so grosse bewegung hier zu spüren. ich frage mich, wie deine bücherregale wohl aussehen. ob da wohl noch viel platz bleibt?!<br />dir liebe grüsse und ein lächeln von<br />renéeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-40279983906706427512013-01-27T23:08:27.258+00:002013-01-27T23:08:27.258+00:00Hoorah! Books, food, wine, food for Millie - it al...Hoorah! Books, food, wine, food for Millie - it all sounds quite good. Oh - and you have electricity, too! I've a friend in Wales who had to contend with a couple of days with no electricity. That was no fun at all. <br /><br />Perhaps your confinement can be a bit more tolerable now!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-79340662619624449632013-01-26T22:54:54.433+00:002013-01-26T22:54:54.433+00:00Dear Friko, to quote an old song adage--"What...Dear Friko, to quote an old song adage--"What a difference a day makes." I'm glad the postal carrier came with the books and the grocery woman came with food for both of you and for Millie. Like everyone who lives with a companion animal, I bet your larger concern was for MIllie and not for yourself. I hope that the days continue to bring you good news and cheer. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-22468879700213999892013-01-26T20:31:14.447+00:002013-01-26T20:31:14.447+00:00Any day that the mailman delivers books is a good ...Any day that the mailman delivers books is a good day – drinking a good vintage isn’t that bad either.<br /><br />Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-45550793623682681632013-01-26T17:55:19.031+00:002013-01-26T17:55:19.031+00:00Frustration overwhelms me and suddenly it feels li...Frustration overwhelms me and suddenly it feels like the world is 'ganging up on me’. Not a rational reaction at all, I know.<br /><br />I once said: Oh, life is great except for the frustration & hopelessness. <br /><br />I'm standing by that ;o(allowing for the dose of sarcasm in it as well). ~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-14384516375859468522013-01-26T06:43:36.931+00:002013-01-26T06:43:36.931+00:00Love it! Maybe we can swap 10C degrees from here i...Love it! Maybe we can swap 10C degrees from here in Oz for minus 10C from you. Enjoy your drop of mellow wine meanwhile. ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-25115691937314955012013-01-25T17:51:06.005+00:002013-01-25T17:51:06.005+00:00Wine, sausage, books, Beloved and Millie - enough ...Wine, sausage, books, Beloved and Millie - enough to stir a listless soul and warm the cold of winter. Cheers!<br /><br />Anna :o]hyperCRYPTICalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967085628384237933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-30593292204967612662013-01-25T16:02:42.992+00:002013-01-25T16:02:42.992+00:00Amazing. A glass of wine, a nice meal, a few good...Amazing. A glass of wine, a nice meal, a few good books and suddenly, the we see the world through rose-tinted glasses. Happy to hear I am not the only one who is a bit deranged when something small goes wrong. DianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-72507647495016239132013-01-25T01:42:39.783+00:002013-01-25T01:42:39.783+00:00biting cold could keep us indoor a lot, hence we e...biting cold could keep us indoor a lot, hence we end up doing things we don't normally do during better weather. but what a nice way to snuggle with a warm blanket, coffee and a good book. keep warm!Odette Bautista Mikolaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331932607007676763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-60964569276967078852013-01-25T01:14:47.691+00:002013-01-25T01:14:47.691+00:00Wine and comfort food can ease many a pain. Wine and comfort food can ease many a pain. Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-35300483907210381292013-01-24T23:19:51.888+00:002013-01-24T23:19:51.888+00:00Auf das Weihnachtspaket haben wir fast einen Monat...Auf das Weihnachtspaket haben wir fast einen Monat und auf Amazon fast zwei Μοnate warten müssen. Zum Glück waren keine Lebensmittel ´drin. Seit fast einer Woche keine öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel, die streiken sich die Seele aus dem Leib. Frühling wird es wohl trotzdem bald werden.<br /><br />Einen tollen Freitag dir, viel Vergnügen beim Wein und mit den Büchern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-42672651682649364532013-01-24T22:48:30.991+00:002013-01-24T22:48:30.991+00:00No snow
just cold and windy - but sun is shining
C...No snow<br />just cold and windy - but sun is shining<br />Comfort food for one<br />made vegetable soup.<br />Wine I miss because of very dry mouth<br />but may open a bottle and add a little water :)<br />Books are stacked everywhere in this cottage.<br />stay warm...One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-49683525529866389462013-01-24T22:22:03.912+00:002013-01-24T22:22:03.912+00:00Entertaining post Friko! Oh and here at the local ...Entertaining post Friko! Oh and here at the local pub they have 'Bangers and mash and peas' more than you could eat for $6! Comfort food indeed and yours looked delicious.Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-30985810501112525972013-01-24T21:48:16.209+00:002013-01-24T21:48:16.209+00:00One more day Friko and you may be freed.One more day Friko and you may be freed.Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-78026135293756468052013-01-24T19:40:40.271+00:002013-01-24T19:40:40.271+00:00I love your comfort food...it looks so simple and ...I love your comfort food...it looks so simple and simple is often times the best. When we have some days inside, because of weather, I always think that would be a good time to clean cupboards, closets, shelves etc. I never do that, however, I usually just walk around and look out the window. How silly of me.<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-52668457358608291622013-01-24T18:59:25.641+00:002013-01-24T18:59:25.641+00:00Friko, your joy is contagious! I loved reading ab...Friko, your joy is contagious! I loved reading about the just in time deliveries and...the discovery in the basement.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-52795915098207155742013-01-24T18:28:10.942+00:002013-01-24T18:28:10.942+00:00Being cut off from the rest of the world must be a...Being cut off from the rest of the world must be an unsettling experience - glad to see you have fresh supplies for body and soul - and Millie, of course.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-76149720536211876702013-01-24T16:44:21.068+00:002013-01-24T16:44:21.068+00:00It sounds like reinforcements and a dusting of win...It sounds like reinforcements and a dusting of wine bottles arrived just in time, Friko. Enjoy the books and mellow wine. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-31745098305942247132013-01-24T16:29:22.321+00:002013-01-24T16:29:22.321+00:00I think there is no better special occasion than b...I think there is no better special occasion than being snowed in -- that wine would make everyone in my tasting group a bit envious! And books -- oh! What a perfect bit of timing! All that and groceries too -- yes, I can see how snugging in with all that would make the snow and weather far more palatable! Now let the fun begin!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-55598340105190424202013-01-24T16:22:54.045+00:002013-01-24T16:22:54.045+00:00Wine, sausages, green pie,Milli, food delivery, po...Wine, sausages, green pie,Milli, food delivery, postman with your order. I'm glad you had a contact with world and I hope you are warm! The snow will melt fast, spring will come!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-30120859680950048052013-01-24T15:04:18.492+00:002013-01-24T15:04:18.492+00:00There - that's much better - comfort food, boo...There - that's much better - comfort food, books, visitors and excellent wine. Better days ahead!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-26636439570350255372013-01-24T14:07:30.899+00:002013-01-24T14:07:30.899+00:00It's so hard to imagine you being locked in du...It's so hard to imagine you being locked in due to a tiny bit of snow... I guess England just isn't cut out to deal with it... Glad you now have wine and books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-81357413535843290002013-01-24T10:14:54.851+00:002013-01-24T10:14:54.851+00:00Now that is a fabulous way to wait out a snow stor...Now that is a fabulous way to wait out a snow storm!! Wine and a warm fire! Sounds delightful. I added the warm fire...just felt that was needed too!<br />Be well!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-59357767662837194732013-01-24T09:20:17.157+00:002013-01-24T09:20:17.157+00:00Hi Friko - I can imagine your relief all round - d...Hi Friko - I can imagine your relief all round - deliveries, wonderful books, Millie's food and 'excitement' - an Englishman being forever resourceful ... old string and a good heave and that wheelbarrow .... love it - and can imagine it ... I've lived in houses with long driveways - but not that long!!<br /><br />Once I'd weaned my uncle onto having his groceries delivered ..Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294026230680025155.post-33803497894267654752013-01-24T08:52:28.635+00:002013-01-24T08:52:28.635+00:00Having my groceries delivered to the door would be...Having my groceries delivered to the door would be a dream come true for me! Since I do all my shopping on foot (not having a license, let alone a car) and Aldi isn't far, I never can bring in much in one go. When it's just me on my own, I don't need much, but when RJ is here for the weekend or several days in a row, I need about four times as much. I sometimes enlist his help then Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com