tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post931861974079200824..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42355824509948091092018-10-05T05:13:25.779+08:002018-10-05T05:13:25.779+08:00I didn't know of Social Saturday - I'll tr...I didn't know of Social Saturday - I'll try to get over tomorrow! And loved the scenery in Singapore in CRA (tho a fair bit of it was filmed in KL!) #AnythingGoesLydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75869841993192134302018-10-04T18:08:33.579+08:002018-10-04T18:08:33.579+08:00My little granddaughter calls me Nan (often Nan Na...My little granddaughter calls me Nan (often Nan Nan) and I think that's lovely. I spent a while googling cool grandmother names and they just didn't seem to fit with what I'd feel comfortable with - but I didn't want to be a "granny" either - so Nan had a nice feel to it and she's happy and so am I - and it was easy to say so I got to be one of her first words (bonus!!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-26533226242277538252018-10-04T18:06:46.686+08:002018-10-04T18:06:46.686+08:00I'm not expecting huge reductions in our bills...I'm not expecting huge reductions in our bills Denyse, but if we can use the air con more in Summer and heat more in Winter when the sun's out then it's a win in my books. We also need to stay put for several years to reap back the outlay!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42556697469860202852018-10-04T18:05:30.849+08:002018-10-04T18:05:30.849+08:00Thanks so much - I find the same thing when I read...Thanks so much - I find the same thing when I read about all the people in the US and Canada having snow while we're having sunshine and a heatwave in Australia - it's really weird isn't it? :)<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-23684188283518332852018-10-03T19:38:25.902+08:002018-10-03T19:38:25.902+08:00Nice to catch up. I'd like to go to the movies...Nice to catch up. I'd like to go to the movies soon and your Mum certainly looks youthful. It's the opposite in our house. I'm the age of many of my kids' friends' grandparents (thought their friends' parents had them as teenagers and younger than my kids are now so we've worked that part out, but it's still a kick in the guts to be told you're about as old as x's grandma!) It's only recently that I've realised I could become a grandma myself someday reasonably soon and I am actually okay with that. As long as my kids - and theirs - are happy, that's all that matters really. I have a few friends who are grandparents, and they don't like being called those names. They come up with cool nicknames. While that's okay for them, I think this will be one time in my life where I will be okay with whatever the kid/s (if we are blessed) want to call me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596142995497292286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-29530322444063314322018-10-03T17:45:57.583+08:002018-10-03T17:45:57.583+08:00Lovely catch up. Solar panels are very popular so ...Lovely catch up. Solar panels are very popular so I hope you get a good electricity bill after this. Love the generation pics. My mum was a young Great Grandmother and in fact she and my Dad would sometimes mind our first granddaughter (now 21) when her mum was teaching full-time. Thank you for linking up for #lifethisweek. Next week's optional prompt is Best Friend Stories. Denyse.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63227759115650065692018-10-02T00:05:52.844+08:002018-10-02T00:05:52.844+08:00oops! I forgot the hashtag.... #AnythingGoesoops! I forgot the hashtag.... #AnythingGoesThe Frozen Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227705264644152508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7050418651170490642018-10-02T00:05:27.796+08:002018-10-02T00:05:27.796+08:00Spring in October? Now that really sounded weird t...Spring in October? Now that really sounded weird to me! LOL<br /><br />I enjoyed this post because I feel like we just sat down for a chat to catch up. I love these types of laidback posts. <br /><br />Congrats on the new grandbaby! They are so much fun, I have 6 grands and it is so much fun! The Frozen Mindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227705264644152508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41120944262400503952018-10-01T22:17:53.274+08:002018-10-01T22:17:53.274+08:00Thanks Sanch - and yes I must say that Crazy Rich ...Thanks Sanch - and yes I must say that Crazy Rich Asians gave me a glimpse into a world that is so far out of my realm wealth-wise - and yet would seem quite normal for people who have millions to spread around - interesting extremes!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45536158786150494892018-10-01T22:16:34.292+08:002018-10-01T22:16:34.292+08:00Our power bills just keep creeping steadily upward...Our power bills just keep creeping steadily upwards Sam - so I'm hoping the solar panels will make a significant dent in them - and that we'll actually get to use heating and cooling more often - very luxurious if we do!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80770924457274136002018-10-01T22:15:18.009+08:002018-10-01T22:15:18.009+08:00The joys of working part-time and not succombing t...The joys of working part-time and not succombing to Netflix is why I managed to squeeze in several novels a month Di - and the fact that I like light, easy reads means I churn through even more :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47048295281144249732018-10-01T22:14:20.851+08:002018-10-01T22:14:20.851+08:00I'm so glad you're enjoying being home aga...I'm so glad you're enjoying being home again Jean and I bet your pup is happy to have you - now I just need to go and Google Pickleball!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86717617888089464692018-10-01T17:29:23.386+08:002018-10-01T17:29:23.386+08:00That's a nice wrap up for the month. Family ti...That's a nice wrap up for the month. Family time with grandkids must be nice. I watched Crazy Rich Asians too...it's almost incredible what people with money do. Hope you have a fab October!Sanch @ Sanch Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186120970693054564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-15328092267166016662018-10-01T16:27:24.291+08:002018-10-01T16:27:24.291+08:00Congrats on the new grandbaby - how wonderful! I w...Congrats on the new grandbaby - how wonderful! I wish we could have solar panels but we live in an apartment. I'll never forget when we first moved to Australia from the UK and we signed up for our energy providers, the lady told me how much money I'd save compared with UK prices. I roll around laughing when I think of that conversation now because our energy bills are gold plated! I can't wait to see Crazy Rich Asians - I'm secretly hoping that it might be on the plane when I fly back to Oz later this month. A girl can dream, can't she?! Happy October!Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326825231887812726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80705624187917608422018-10-01T14:04:20.833+08:002018-10-01T14:04:20.833+08:00I'd love to have time to read more, I get jeal...I'd love to have time to read more, I get jealous when I see all the books bloggers are getting read! I guess I prefer the cinema and Netflix though. Glad you enjoyed Cray Rich Asians!<br /><br />Di from <a href="http://maxtheunicorn.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Max The Unicorn</a><br />Di from Max The Unicornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332354464530426852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-40357663289266851142018-09-30T23:45:56.905+08:002018-09-30T23:45:56.905+08:00I would truly love to have solar panels installed ...I would truly love to have solar panels installed but right now, it's out of my budget. Someday I will, though! Since I got back from my hiking adventure in England, I've been staying close to home and close to my little pup, Jemma. I've gotten my Fall decor items out because it's definitely fall here. I've been doing a bit of hiking and a lot of playing pickleball. It's good to be home, Leanne!Snoring Dog Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513214869183119164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45169587048661727662018-09-30T19:47:17.236+08:002018-09-30T19:47:17.236+08:00You're right Suzanne - I look back over the mo...You're right Suzanne - I look back over the month and there's always something to smile about and a few new updates to take note of along the way :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84737577618970198022018-09-30T19:46:23.773+08:002018-09-30T19:46:23.773+08:00I love fantasy and time travel and a bit of romanc...I love fantasy and time travel and a bit of romance and mystery Victoria - anything that's a rollicking good read always sucks me in. And I'm so glad you popped over for a catch up xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45610994090411961952018-09-30T19:45:20.883+08:002018-09-30T19:45:20.883+08:00I've read almost everything she's written ...I've read almost everything she's written Janet and it's been like spending time with old friends as I re-read stuff - it's all so well thought out.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37146254027502345482018-09-30T19:35:53.481+08:002018-09-30T19:35:53.481+08:00Recaps have a way of reminding us how full and won...Recaps have a way of reminding us how full and wonderful life is. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902618824470167859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38423579650299213232018-09-30T19:24:58.377+08:002018-09-30T19:24:58.377+08:00Leanne there is nothing like spending time with fa...Leanne there is nothing like spending time with family. I like to read but have to say I like mystery and crime and that is about it. I can get into a romance novel on rare occasion though. I always enjoy your monthly update.amotheradaughterandlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111277135123420943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70560595726183726842018-09-30T16:21:25.644+08:002018-09-30T16:21:25.644+08:00I love Anne McCaffrey's Pern series!!! It does...I love Anne McCaffrey's Pern series!!! It doesn't even matter if you read them out of order. It amazes me how she has created a whole new world with medieval touches :-)Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4176677666125765462018-09-29T09:35:12.716+08:002018-09-29T09:35:12.716+08:00My mum offered to contribute towards ours as an ea...My mum offered to contribute towards ours as an early Christmas present Janet and that was the decider for us. Also the cost has gone down significantly over the last few years and your get a lot more "bang for your buck" these days. I'm waiting for our first electricity bill to arrive to see if we've started saving money.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50647318931516664372018-09-29T09:33:57.923+08:002018-09-29T09:33:57.923+08:00I feel the same way when we hit Autumn and all the...I feel the same way when we hit Autumn and all the US bloggers are putting up pictures of Spring blooms Alana. At least our Winters are mild - yours are much more extreme! We even get enough sun in Winter to keep the solar panels going - so they are dotted all over the place when you look at the neighbourhood rooves.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-84316499249391485042018-09-29T09:32:31.772+08:002018-09-29T09:32:31.772+08:00Hi Sue - yes our grandchildren are very blessed (a...Hi Sue - yes our grandchildren are very blessed (as are yours) to have grandparents who want to be an active part of their lives - and mine get the bonus of a great grandmother who is an old doddery lady (like mine was). Enjoy your last few days before you set sail - I'm looking forward to your FB pics of the trip xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com