tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post408663645613785961..comments2024-01-31T09:14:00.523+00:00Comments on sustainablemum: Rambling...sustainablemumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-91278452680492224002015-02-04T21:15:12.768+00:002015-02-04T21:15:12.768+00:00What a shame the Robert Macfarlane book was disapp...What a shame the Robert Macfarlane book was disappointing - such a fantastic subject. Its a very romantic notion to think about the generations who have walked our pathways before us.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761865980446192348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-26796811279828482152015-02-03T17:21:23.714+00:002015-02-03T17:21:23.714+00:00I had not thought of an ebook we might just have t...I had not thought of an ebook we might just have to bite the bullet..........sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-48993824287818279712015-02-03T15:37:18.541+00:002015-02-03T15:37:18.541+00:00The Journey sounds lovely, I've just been read...The Journey sounds lovely, I've just been reading about Barn Owls, so it is timely too - thanks for the recommendation.Jennifer Tetlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216669559770468403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-11548897490143900722015-01-31T13:12:00.963+00:002015-01-31T13:12:00.963+00:00I know what you mean about choosing the wrong book...I know what you mean about choosing the wrong book!!! We put so much of our time into it, we want satisfied at the end! You read a book about walks, and I'm reading a book about walks! Mine is fiction, and though a bit slow, it's so heart moving... it's called "The unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce. Have you heard of it? It made the Sunday times best seller list. Also... you're very blessed to live in the Country. Truly very blessed. Have a wonderful weekend, Tammy xtlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-42949368643776443342015-01-31T10:03:50.357+00:002015-01-31T10:03:50.357+00:00I wanted to mention that we have read the entire G...I wanted to mention that we have read the entire Guardians of Ga'Hoole series here, and my girls really enjoyed them.(I found the violence a bit excessive at some points). There are approximately fifteen books total in that series, The Journey being one of them. We cannot make it to our local bookstore often (rural mountain home), BUT they are available on kindle. I was initially bothered by using the ipad to read, but it is about abundance and availability. We live in a very forested area, this is one of the drawbacks. I hope this helps you to continue with the series!Sukayna Labbounhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202135243928160065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-50829757486652336802015-01-30T17:53:30.464+00:002015-01-30T17:53:30.464+00:00I will look/request The Journey at my library, I t...I will look/request The Journey at my library, I think some of us might like it too. XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14959755932861954610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-1637206717793905432015-01-30T17:48:08.705+00:002015-01-30T17:48:08.705+00:00Oh, that is disappointing when a book does not sta...Oh, that is disappointing when a book does not stand up to your expectations. But how fantastic to have centuries old pathways to walk on. Where we life, though it is quite rural, we either must walk on the road or bushwhack our own paths. Maybe you should write a book about the old ways? I'm in a bit of a reading funk, too...I keep picking up nonfiction books that are stacked up in my "I should read someday" pile, but nothing has really grabbed me. I think I need a good novel. Speaking of witch trials, have you read Daughters of Witching Hill (novel based on historic with trial). I read it a few years ago, and enjoyed it very much (as much as one can enjoy an account of one of the uglier aspects of human history).Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748454816480995214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-89461397277861578872015-01-30T17:44:38.387+00:002015-01-30T17:44:38.387+00:00growing up in Australia, walkways weren't a th...growing up in Australia, walkways weren't a thing. obviously with a country so big and sparsely populated, a well as dry and un-green, it would seem a strange thing indeed. but here, in crowded and green England, they make good sense. and i for one love them. i enjoy their meandering ways, corners revealing the next treasure, and the cosiness of branch canopies.<br /><br />i have to search for the owl book... being an owl lover too! my reading is sporadic these days. i miss it but have only one pair of eyes lol, which turn to stitches more than not.<br /><br />these might help: http://www.yournextread.com/uk/ , http://www.openingthebook.com/whichbook/<br /><br />www.inkandchai.co.ukAutumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605086016726488440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-1186235357641823162015-01-30T16:44:18.400+00:002015-01-30T16:44:18.400+00:00what a beautiful woody walk xwhat a beautiful woody walk xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-43571871778599330022015-01-30T14:00:18.160+00:002015-01-30T14:00:18.160+00:00Thanks for the tip- always happy to get book recom...Thanks for the tip- always happy to get book recommendation- The old ways is on my list. <br />You live in a beautiful spot!fjord girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423206071581704427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-78223672384173673832015-01-30T13:58:48.532+00:002015-01-30T13:58:48.532+00:00Sorry the book was a disappointment. I hate looki...Sorry the book was a disappointment. I hate looking forward to something and it turns out to not be quite what I thought it was going to be. I have just bought "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed...a memoir of her 1100 mile hike through the Pacific Northwest. I love your picture...so much green. Looks like a perfect place. Enjoy your weekend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465489209933862660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-66032465319427130872015-01-30T12:17:54.534+00:002015-01-30T12:17:54.534+00:00Just before I became pregnant with Aedan, I had be...Just before I became pregnant with Aedan, I had been planning a trip to England to walk a road that crosses the North of the country, I think from the North Sea to the Irish Sea. Plans changed, though. I hope to do it someday with the kids!<br /><br />I often get into reading ruts. I've mostly been reading non-fiction lately, I'm on a homeschool kick right now. That book about Owls sounds excellent!Tara Borinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965250772045956166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151798681951781536.post-7135123316156590112015-01-30T08:36:09.364+00:002015-01-30T08:36:09.364+00:00What a lovely photo! I don't often get the opp...What a lovely photo! I don't often get the opportunity to walks such beautiful paths, living in the city is just not so good for this kind of outdoor activity. I get in a reading rut sometimes. If that happens, I change the genre and try something very different from my usual reading fodder. I am reading short essays by David Sedaris at the moment. Witty and thoughtprovoking and just right to keep my short attention. On audio I have Salman Rushdie's "Fury", rather more difficult than I would like it to be but full of unexpected twists. Have a lovely weekend. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.com