tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post7249030839737874595..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Behind Our Blue Gates 2Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-54319283598405618582017-08-21T11:12:46.547+10:002017-08-21T11:12:46.547+10:00Thanks, Sarah. We had a week of very warm weather ...Thanks, Sarah. We had a week of very warm weather here, 32C on one day last week, but thankfully cold again now. I make warm salads in the colder months with lots of roasted veg and salads, like this pasta one, in the warmer months of the year. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-18045384411526656732017-08-19T18:46:41.272+10:002017-08-19T18:46:41.272+10:00Everything looks gorgeous Meg! I love pasta salads...Everything looks gorgeous Meg! I love pasta salads, especially as we start coming into warm weather. I think winter is leaving us here so I'm soaking up the last drops :-)<br />Sarah xSay Little Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059966714131515884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-9635915707475957512017-08-12T06:48:03.922+10:002017-08-12T06:48:03.922+10:00It was 28C here yesterday, Sally. I think these un...It was 28C here yesterday, Sally. I think these unseasonal Winter temps may be pointing towards another hot Summer here in Queensland. The Lobelia is just so vibrant...happy planting! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-37665563606252812522017-08-11T11:05:05.142+10:002017-08-11T11:05:05.142+10:00Thanks for reminding me of Lobelia. All of mine ha...Thanks for reminding me of Lobelia. All of mine has gradually died out over our past few dry and hot summers, but I'm putting it on the shopping list for my next trip into Town for shopping.Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-2402069899122196212017-08-08T19:01:08.673+10:002017-08-08T19:01:08.673+10:00Thanks, Kathy. Meg:)Thanks, Kathy. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-5756402420425867372017-08-08T19:00:38.367+10:002017-08-08T19:00:38.367+10:00Yes, our oven will get lots of use, Belinda. I thi...Yes, our oven will get lots of use, Belinda. I think I wore the old one out! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-45364801518588125592017-08-08T12:58:29.548+10:002017-08-08T12:58:29.548+10:00Such beautiful photos Meg. I am sure your new oven...Such beautiful photos Meg. I am sure your new oven will be getting a lot of use over the years!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637346165841125299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-84086040839054375632017-08-08T07:54:01.267+10:002017-08-08T07:54:01.267+10:00Lovely picsLovely picsKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-4625417988852857802017-08-07T21:32:26.957+10:002017-08-07T21:32:26.957+10:00Isn't the Michelia "Coco" such a hea...Isn't the Michelia "Coco" such a heavenly scented shrub, Sherri. I am hoping another variety Michealia called "Bubbles" in the garden soon. They are just as pretty. Meg:) Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83767937206983394582017-08-07T19:14:57.749+10:002017-08-07T19:14:57.749+10:00I noticed today that my Michelia Coco is in bud. Y...I noticed today that my Michelia Coco is in bud. Your Lobelia looks lovely.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-52224362254746673752017-08-07T17:19:36.379+10:002017-08-07T17:19:36.379+10:00Hi, Kylie. Our old oven really was fantastic and w...Hi, Kylie. Our old oven really was fantastic and we did look in to whether we could repair it. However, it wasn't cost effective to do that so a new oven it is. The thing I like most about this new oven is that it is self-cleaning. Hooray! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-37297965057304946762017-08-07T17:16:08.021+10:002017-08-07T17:16:08.021+10:00We decided to start early, Chel, to avoid that hea...We decided to start early, Chel, to avoid that heat and to work while it is cooler still. It will take me a while to do all the windows though. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-12951941069658792602017-08-07T14:05:35.921+10:002017-08-07T14:05:35.921+10:00Wow those blue flowers are so striking. Love the ...Wow those blue flowers are so striking. Love the colour. Your whole garden looks healthy and vibrant. I hope your new oven provides another 14 years. Your old one did very well. I'm sure a big part of that was you looking after it too.<br />Really enjoyed the tour behind your gates.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Kylieadminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960658275681011090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26100887056820867842017-08-07T10:12:52.380+10:002017-08-07T10:12:52.380+10:00You are way ahead with your spring cleaning, Meg. ...You are way ahead with your spring cleaning, Meg. I should start too as spring has had a habit of bringing heatwaves the last couple of years. Love your garden! Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-68678921927205611192017-08-07T06:30:07.930+10:002017-08-07T06:30:07.930+10:00Blue flowers make me smile too, Cheryl! The lobeli...Blue flowers make me smile too, Cheryl! The lobelia is just so vibrant. I have learnt a new stitch with this washcloth so slowly expanding my skills. Can't crochet for quids though! Hope the happiness you found here lasts all day! Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-37876188604603955652017-08-07T06:25:34.042+10:002017-08-07T06:25:34.042+10:00That wash cloth looks amazing, you are so clever t...That wash cloth looks amazing, you are so clever to be able to knit, I've tried...it's not my thing.<br /><br />Love blue flowers, as you know :) They make me smile the most!<br /><br />Reading this before heading off to work has given me joy, I'll try and carry it with me all day :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.com