tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post3430796783649673887..comments2024-01-27T18:57:44.721+00:00Comments on Resistant But Persistent: Packing upSharon Longworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-58700509047633167192012-01-05T09:52:19.887+00:002012-01-05T09:52:19.887+00:00The read filled me with warmth! Really good job!The read filled me with warmth! Really good job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777061056595857018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-68435483417530316052012-01-04T20:50:10.738+00:002012-01-04T20:50:10.738+00:00Jayne - thank you so much, and a very happy 2012 t...Jayne - thank you so much, and a very happy 2012 to you.<br /><br />Jennifer - too kind, but thank you!<br /><br />Pat - it was absolutely lovely - though I did have to overcome a certain amount of panic in the days leading up to it, it turned out to be something I'd do again with absolutely no hesitation.<br /><br />Nicole - I can't believe this was the first time I've ever done a 'group' holiday - I've only ever gone away with family or just one other person before. This was simply lovely, so I can't wait to do another one now!<br /><br />Elaine - thank you. I think the camp is divided on snowballs, but I'm glad I've found a few other people who share my memories!<br />Happy new year to you.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-4604582144404534032012-01-04T20:44:47.784+00:002012-01-04T20:44:47.784+00:00DPR - alternative washing involved the best shower...DPR - alternative washing involved the best shower I've stood under for some time! It was indeed all lovely - even without the ancient bushman there to give me advice...<br /><br />Debi - that's such a smashing thing to say - thank you so much.<br /><br />ND Mitchell - it was great - better than I'd hoped. Thank you for your comment and a very happy new year to you too.<br /><br />Hannah - relaxing and reconnecting - that sums it up so well! Happy new year to you too.<br /><br />Sandra - I'm so pleased you like what you've found here. I hope 2012 is great for you.<br /><br />Mapstew - now I want to know all about the ideas that are filling your head! Happy new year to you too.Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-79251379269473116492012-01-04T20:39:26.101+00:002012-01-04T20:39:26.101+00:00Bill - thank you. This was the very first time I&#...Bill - thank you. This was the very first time I'd spent christmas with friends rather than family, so there was a certain amount of trepidation and a dose of guilt beforehand. But it all worked out splendidly in the end.<br /><br />Materfamilias - yes, snowballs are full of nostalgia for me as well - the one 'adult' drink we were allowed as young teenagers.<br /><br />Eryl - thank you so much. A very happy 2012 to you too - I hope it brings you all you wish for.<br /><br />Liz - thank you. I'm hoping our next holiday will be a really big one - all the way to Canada!<br /><br />Steven - thank you for your comment and your good wishes - a very fine 2012 to you too!Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-64271291214935738952012-01-04T20:33:33.448+00:002012-01-04T20:33:33.448+00:00Blissed out Grandma - thank you - I'm glad you...Blissed out Grandma - thank you - I'm glad you like it.<br /><br />IG - I think you would have made a great addition to the party!<br /><br />Arwa - thank you, and a very happy 2012 to you too.<br /><br />Starlight - as ever, thank you and I'm glad you liked it.<br /><br />Ayozie - I'm running out of ways to say thank you, but thank you!<br /><br />Dicky - I'm glad I'm not alone in my fondness for a snowball! It was a smashing house and I love to think of all the things that might have happened in it before us, and might go on long after we've left as well. Happy new year to you too!Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-8924578876292651142012-01-04T20:28:45.983+00:002012-01-04T20:28:45.983+00:00Mercyn - thank you! I know how lucky I was to be t...Mercyn - thank you! I know how lucky I was to be there - it was a great week, which made it easy to write about as well.<br /><br />Raymond - that's a smashing comment - thank you. And happy new year to you too.<br /><br />Savannah - too kind, but it was wonderful! thank you.<br /><br />Matt - thank you - I'm genuinely pleased you liked this.<br /><br />Shea - thank you!<br /><br />Iamsuperrein - and thank you to you too!Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-38661452935733578802012-01-04T20:24:43.091+00:002012-01-04T20:24:43.091+00:00Philip - thank you. Not difficult to write about s...Philip - thank you. Not difficult to write about such a very lovely week :)<br /><br />mybabyjohn/Delores - that's a lovely idea - a filing cabinet full of memories to be pulled out and looked at again and again - thank you.<br /><br />Mollie - thank you! I'm glad you were able to be there for a while - even if only virtually.<br /><br />Nessa Roo - Oh my goodness, I should have thought of that! Snowballs are a regular part of my Christmas routine, but of course I mean the eggnog variety...<br /><br />Sydneylk - ok, I'm avoiding all future references to adulterated snow!Sharon Longworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120227975152565893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-51897714925720420132012-01-04T07:24:35.229+00:002012-01-04T07:24:35.229+00:00Oo I haven't had a Snowball in years - I forgo...Oo I haven't had a Snowball in years - I forgot that they always used to be part of Christmas at my Grandparents house - your post has brought back some lovely memories.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-9071990837290364312012-01-04T03:50:36.647+00:002012-01-04T03:50:36.647+00:00So glad your lovely holiday lead to this lovely pi...So glad your lovely holiday lead to this lovely piece of writing. Fu ny, I'm recalling a few rentals we've shared with friend's over the years and finding I feel at home in your memory because of the experience of my own. That's good writing for you! Thanks. :)Nicole Leigh Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042126240711460836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-26236508534242717482012-01-03T12:00:20.404+00:002012-01-03T12:00:20.404+00:00What a lovely way to spend a Christmas. It could ...What a lovely way to spend a Christmas. It could all have gone so horribly wrong:)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-81340530339256175452012-01-03T06:02:49.209+00:002012-01-03T06:02:49.209+00:00This is so wonderful. I truly envy your way with w...This is so wonderful. I truly envy your way with words.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813478030682306062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-56306123017989583882012-01-03T03:07:58.306+00:002012-01-03T03:07:58.306+00:00I loved this from the first line. Your writing war...I loved this from the first line. Your writing warms the heart. Happy New Year, Sharon. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-15476335186328011692012-01-03T00:10:35.567+00:002012-01-03T00:10:35.567+00:00That was grand, and filled my head with ideas! Ha...That was grand, and filled my head with ideas! Happy New Year! :¬)<br /><br />xxxmapstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159592046833798019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-2089656867688666362012-01-02T20:53:00.319+00:002012-01-02T20:53:00.319+00:00You capture so well the moments of joy, their pass...You capture so well the moments of joy, their passing, and what's left of them in memories. I am grateful I found your blog in 2011 and have been enjoying your beautiful writing. Happy New Year!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187306461239093068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-28912663824990726212012-01-02T17:05:15.351+00:002012-01-02T17:05:15.351+00:00That's why breaks are so necessary---the pause...That's why breaks are so necessary---the pause that allows us to relax and reconnect (with ourselves and eachother, right?).<br /><br />Happy new year!Hannah Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792203070774504501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-58519342423735047722012-01-02T16:17:56.074+00:002012-01-02T16:17:56.074+00:00Sounds like a great holiday. Days merging into eac...Sounds like a great holiday. Days merging into each other and time disappearing...Happy New Year!ND Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510971525209549921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-81187264016361634622012-01-01T20:08:12.284+00:002012-01-01T20:08:12.284+00:00Happy New Year and continue your passion...I look ...Happy New Year and continue your passion...I look forward to each post...Happy to have found your blog..faraway fan..♥Debi in CanadaDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247185048977956807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-81256205453855279822012-01-01T12:20:37.080+00:002012-01-01T12:20:37.080+00:00I take it there was an alternative washing facilit...I take it there was an alternative washing facility to the unused bath? Sounds like you had a lovely time. Please remember the ancient bushmans survival tip: Never eat yellow snow.DPRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-17117657734281092712012-01-01T03:36:40.461+00:002012-01-01T03:36:40.461+00:00beautifully written sharon!!! a peaceful new year!...beautifully written sharon!!! a peaceful new year!!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-81334111214368987672012-01-01T02:45:04.433+00:002012-01-01T02:45:04.433+00:00Oh, the pictures I see when I read your posts. Was...Oh, the pictures I see when I read your posts. Was just over visiting Philip and filled in the blanks. Glad you both had a nice little holiday. All the best for 2012, Sharon.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490707739030306265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-7703521520473280172011-12-31T16:51:56.742+00:002011-12-31T16:51:56.742+00:00Christmas capture! This was a joy to read, Sharon....Christmas capture! This was a joy to read, Sharon. Best of the best for you and Philip in 2012, XErylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-33459344520365771702011-12-31T16:02:28.506+00:002011-12-31T16:02:28.506+00:00Oh, lovely! Hadn't thought of snowballs for a ...Oh, lovely! Hadn't thought of snowballs for a zillion years -- I remember visiting my English rellies in the 60s, my aunt making me one, me at 14 quite chuffed at that adult treatment. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-70430624330074684632011-12-31T15:45:56.895+00:002011-12-31T15:45:56.895+00:00I think we can all see our lives played out in you...I think we can all see our lives played out in your Christmas memories. Time spent with family and friends is a universally shared emotion of joy and remembrance.William Dameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129769129251689759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-66317205649153211272011-12-31T15:19:58.838+00:002011-12-31T15:19:58.838+00:00Oh I love a snowball. Only just rediscoverd them a...Oh I love a snowball. Only just rediscoverd them after an absence of many years. Nice post Sharon, Ive always liked the idea of buildings holding some of the spirit from the people who have visited them. <br /><br />All the best of luck to you and Philip in 2012.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1856509975336351108.post-79092297750212189092011-12-31T12:31:00.553+00:002011-12-31T12:31:00.553+00:00Really beautiful, and beautifully told.Really beautiful, and beautifully told.Ayozie Pollendinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255419659203094226noreply@blogger.com