tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post4936498663117481315..comments2024-02-07T09:39:13.250-10:00Comments on Over the Hill: the Books and Stuff: The year is turning.JOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-4131330120586743022013-09-24T07:17:50.125-10:002013-09-24T07:17:50.125-10:00Indeed I will, Karen - though it might not be regu...Indeed I will, Karen - though it might not be regular, as internet access is (I hear) a challenge over there.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-82074958713643837262013-09-24T05:08:59.837-10:002013-09-24T05:08:59.837-10:00I hope you post on your blog when you're in Cu...I hope you post on your blog when you're in Cuba. I want to share in your experiences.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-40143971616411171182013-09-23T22:31:22.473-10:002013-09-23T22:31:22.473-10:00I'm so rubbish at winter - planning a trip som...I'm so rubbish at winter - planning a trip someone warm it what makes it manageable!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-45083854246786637082013-09-23T22:30:23.085-10:002013-09-23T22:30:23.085-10:00I like autumn once it gets going, but at the turn ...I like autumn once it gets going, but at the turn of the season I want to hang onto summer for as long as possible!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-71444701815351943102013-09-23T14:18:07.602-10:002013-09-23T14:18:07.602-10:00Hurray! You're going to Cuba. I'm so glad ...Hurray! You're going to Cuba. I'm so glad to hear that you've got something on the books. Fall and winter are so much better when there's a trip to look forward to. Laura Zerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118495046083744345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-18690335191754903202013-09-23T10:38:46.023-10:002013-09-23T10:38:46.023-10:00Something rather nice about that time, specially i...Something rather nice about that time, specially if there are interesting things to look forward to. I like to think of planting roses when it gets around to November. Just a little link with June!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-15788274121143431572013-09-23T10:38:41.875-10:002013-09-23T10:38:41.875-10:00Something rather nice about that time, specially i...Something rather nice about that time, specially if there are interesting things to look forward to. I like to think of planting roses when it gets around to November. Just a little link with June!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-68635147863355375782013-09-23T08:36:51.204-10:002013-09-23T08:36:51.204-10:00I was in Oz in October - when the bottle brush and...I was in Oz in October - when the bottle brush and jacaranda were out. One day I must go back ... when it's freezing here!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-57426603602657383482013-09-23T08:35:46.845-10:002013-09-23T08:35:46.845-10:00Can't bear the cold either, Val - hence hot tr...Can't bear the cold either, Val - hence hot trips in winter!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-45664237478545038872013-09-23T08:35:05.442-10:002013-09-23T08:35:05.442-10:00We'll blow the cold your way soon enough, Miri...We'll blow the cold your way soon enough, Miriam - enjoy the warmth while you can.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-21354121345600199432013-09-23T08:34:25.745-10:002013-09-23T08:34:25.745-10:00How fab - we'll both be in hot places when eve...How fab - we'll both be in hot places when everyone is freezing (must try not to be too smug?)JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-76956478944609956832013-09-23T08:33:50.103-10:002013-09-23T08:33:50.103-10:00Oh Carol - if I hear of magic chilblain cure I'...Oh Carol - if I hear of magic chilblain cure I'll send it your way!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-12558635733017165012013-09-23T00:38:19.254-10:002013-09-23T00:38:19.254-10:00And so the world turns - here in the antipodes, we...And so the world turns - here in the antipodes, we are putting away the fleeces, washing and storing the woollens, the leftover firewood has gone back into the shed, and the short period of spring sees blossoms everywhere. In a few days we will have the first burning days of summer - bringing on the sunscreen, the hats, the sandals ... and maybe the beach! Enjoy the Autumn, my favourite season.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-69523063895601852802013-09-22T22:59:02.914-10:002013-09-22T22:59:02.914-10:00Oh Jo, you make me feel England in Autumn, and the...Oh Jo, you make me feel England in Autumn, and the poignancy of a year coming to a close. I already have my heating on a bit. Sounds awful, but I cannot bear the cold. I dream of cruising on the canal du midi at this time of year…that's what floats my boat so to speak.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-67130112236102378082013-09-22T22:28:33.691-10:002013-09-22T22:28:33.691-10:00Even in Jerusalem the seasons are changing. Rain h...Even in Jerusalem the seasons are changing. Rain has fallen and we've had to turn on the water heater because the solar panel isn't getting enough raw material. I'm still wearing shorts and a tee shirt, but your wonderful description helps me to feel the change that hasn't quite reached us yet.Miriamhttp://andewallscametumblindown.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-40066052153085757702013-09-22T21:58:25.247-10:002013-09-22T21:58:25.247-10:00brilliant post! I've loved the summer too...ad...brilliant post! I've loved the summer too...adn find that as I get older the threat of winter makes me feel rather sad. January and February are both the cruellest months for me...but this year, I/m off to Thailand in mid Jan...so hurrah!<br />I'm sure you'll ahve a great time in Cuba....Thinking of the dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369739724991129358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-78631172417537090552013-09-22T21:11:11.269-10:002013-09-22T21:11:11.269-10:00Ooh this is so evocative...as mown grass is the sm...Ooh this is so evocative...as mown grass is the smell of summer, bonfires are the smell of autumn...and what a lovely picture you paint. Looking forward to following you on the Cuba prep and trip.. (written with chilblained fingers & wrapped in warm dressing gown!)Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.com