tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post1030615459796154419..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: Simple Things Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-63421759499020015282017-03-30T13:08:10.132+00:002017-03-30T13:08:10.132+00:00Sorry to hear about the burglary, Maria - how awfu...Sorry to hear about the burglary, Maria - how awful, but that was so touching, the lady giving you one of her watches. Sounds like you've ended the month on the up though and I hope April more than makes up for March being so rotten.Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-49955778975124080312017-03-30T10:27:04.551+00:002017-03-30T10:27:04.551+00:00What a lovely set of photos, Maria - so pleased yo...What a lovely set of photos, Maria - so pleased you found an older camera! And how kind of someone to give you a watch - hope it makes you feel better about the world after such an awful experience. We had lovely weather too so went for a walk by the coast.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-73394759985531749012017-03-29T01:06:13.067+00:002017-03-29T01:06:13.067+00:00checking the wrist for the time - its a habit with...checking the wrist for the time - its a habit with me too, and my wrist watch is always with me (except when I go to sleep)Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-30283528235261570122017-03-28T22:37:48.285+00:002017-03-28T22:37:48.285+00:00Chatsworth is another fabulous location, Derbyshir...Chatsworth is another fabulous location, Derbyshire is great for big old houses. <br />Glad to hear you had a good weekend too. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-86372008196428958952017-03-28T22:33:11.775+00:002017-03-28T22:33:11.775+00:00Thank you Ange, hope things are going well for you...Thank you Ange, hope things are going well for you...will pop over and visit your blog soon. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-61864478387945825512017-03-28T02:05:45.374+00:002017-03-28T02:05:45.374+00:00Oh, it sounds like an absolutely lovely weekend! I...Oh, it sounds like an absolutely lovely weekend! I visited Chatsworth when I went to England in 2008 and fell in love with Derbyshire. I can't wait to go back.<br /><br />I had a nice, relaxing weekend - and managed to get a bit of writing done, too.<br /><br />Enjoy your week!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-42076081754903132242017-03-27T19:57:19.737+00:002017-03-27T19:57:19.737+00:00Hi Maria
I'm sorry to hear about the knocks yo...Hi Maria<br />I'm sorry to hear about the knocks you've had -I think you've had your fair share of bad luck to last the whole year! <br />Escaping into nature and fiction is the perfect antidote and I hope it helps. Wishing you a happy, lucky and healthy April. <br />Ange xAngela Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221068291904611525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-84443893859978009462017-03-27T18:16:46.289+00:002017-03-27T18:16:46.289+00:00You can't let it grind you down...I think we a...You can't let it grind you down...I think we all have times like it. <br />Onwards and upwards. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-79904657752826246392017-03-27T18:15:39.599+00:002017-03-27T18:15:39.599+00:00Thanks Nicola, it was lovely to get close to natur...Thanks Nicola, it was lovely to get close to nature. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-12262257502630816262017-03-27T18:14:57.193+00:002017-03-27T18:14:57.193+00:00Thank you CJ, I really enjoyed my Saturday. Made p...Thank you CJ, I really enjoyed my Saturday. Made progress on the washer - it's gone to the tip! And a new one is now installed. Seems they are a throwaway item you buy off the shelf... <br />Nothing is made to last is it?<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-48940729247938972812017-03-27T18:13:18.431+00:002017-03-27T18:13:18.431+00:00Hi Ingrid,
Yes, you must go to Calke Abbey, they h...Hi Ingrid,<br />Yes, you must go to Calke Abbey, they have lots for the children to do...it's a wonderful place. <br />Re internet, I have wasted a few hours of my life trying to sort it out today. Have threatened to leave, so we will see what happens next. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-72286927090436419932017-03-27T18:11:14.334+00:002017-03-27T18:11:14.334+00:00I think we all have them from time to time. I think we all have them from time to time. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-24136135957607027502017-03-27T18:10:52.457+00:002017-03-27T18:10:52.457+00:00Hi Hilary, I did get the cake, a wedge of Victoria...Hi Hilary, I did get the cake, a wedge of Victoria Sandwich, and it was delicious! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-21278608569624418402017-03-27T15:21:56.638+00:002017-03-27T15:21:56.638+00:00I really admire your resilience, Maria. Thanks, to...I really admire your resilience, Maria. Thanks, too, for the prod to visit Calke Abbey.Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-44026056652219699972017-03-27T10:52:27.556+00:002017-03-27T10:52:27.556+00:00I do love lambing time and seeing the fields litte...I do love lambing time and seeing the fields littered with the little fluffies. My mom's garden backs onto the farmer's field and the lambs (with mothers close by) usually wonder up to the fence to bleet :) A picnic in the park sounds like the perfect 'pick-me-up' Maria. Hope April brings better times for you. Have a lovely week. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-22240702568551415712017-03-26T21:29:23.510+00:002017-03-26T21:29:23.510+00:00Sorry you haven't had the best month, I hope t...Sorry you haven't had the best month, I hope things are better for you in April. Looks like a lovely afternoon out though, perfect weather. Sorry about your internet woes too, and also the washing machine - what a pain. I hope you manage to get it all sorted. How lovely to be given a watch, what a good friend. Wishing you a good week. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-11299263707231678672017-03-26T16:09:28.954+00:002017-03-26T16:09:28.954+00:00We've just swapped our internet due to problem...We've just swapped our internet due to problematic service from our other provider. WE are having to pay an excessive cancellation charge, however I have since learned that regular drop outs are a valid reason to contest.<br /><br />And thanks for writing about Calke Abbey. It sounds lovely, and we are National Trust members looking for local places to go. Will have to visit soon!<br /><br />Hope next week is better, and you sort the washing machine out soon!Ingrid Senger-Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956134093040963581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-54396329282558120732017-03-26T14:46:03.424+00:002017-03-26T14:46:03.424+00:00sorry :( to hear of your calamities sorry :( to hear of your calamities Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-32789110706773267962017-03-26T12:56:25.955+00:002017-03-26T12:56:25.955+00:00Hi Maria - sorry about the irritations, but so goo...Hi Maria - sorry about the irritations, but so good to know there were some lovely things happening too. Calke Abbey looks wonderful ... so glad you had a good day out ... and I hope you get that cake later on today ... All the best for the coming week and happy writing ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com