Comments on: News from the Nest, April 24

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:17:33 +0000

In reply to Debbie.

Good Morning Debbie,

Thanks so much for your kind words. I kind of like that this painting isn’t finished, but do hope to get back to painting in general some day.

And thanks so much for being on the other end of my musings. I love this little job of mine, but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without readers like you.

Have a great day,

Lynn

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:08:43 +0000

Lynn,
Your painting is lovely!!!!! Unfinished or not….. Hopefully you will return to this talent someday!

Thank you for your weekly thoughts! I love you column!!!!

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:50:30 +0000

In reply to Simina Gougoulis.

Hi Simina, you just made my day! Thank you so much for all your kind words.

I do love this wee job of mine, but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without readers like you on the other end of my musings and projects. And the good news for you, all those projects/recipes and books will live on the blog forever…so you can get to them as your time allows!

And I’m so glad you enjoyed those two recipes…that date cake quickly became one of my favorites…as well as everyone who I’ve shared it with!

I’ve never been to Australia, though I would love to! The only thing holding me back is that plane flight! Holy Cow. I’ve been to Hawaii several times, which is a 13 hour flight for us. I just remember getting off of the plane and folks going to Australia had another 12-13 hours!! When I get up the gumption for a 24 hour flight, I’ll come and stay for a month or two!

Thanks again for your very kind words; the smile is still on my face.

Hugs, Lynn

By: Simina Gougoulis

Simina Gougoulis — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:48:22 +0000

Hi Lynn
I love your newsletters, they are full of great content – I’m stuck for words (superlatives) that adequately describe the quality of your work. The only problem I have is lack of time which means I have to be selective about which craft project/recipe/book or other feature to try; very tough decision.
I made your carrot bread and date cake a couple of weeks ago when my family visited from interstate for the school holidays (I am in Western Australia), both treats turned out beautifully, sooo moist and delicious!

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:02:12 +0000

In reply to cat.

Good Morning Cat,

What are you doing with the glass bottles?

I know what you mean by having mixed emotions about acquiring really cool craft items! Sometimes the universe tells you to just take a break!

Have a great day!

Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:59:18 +0000

In reply to Janice H..

Good Morning Janice,

I am tickled that you enjoyed the Apple Blueberry Crumble. Did you use the suggestions for extra chunky and crispy crumble? That is everything!!

And I hope you enjoy the Marriage Portrait as much as I did. If this is your first book by that author and you enjoy it, you need to read her others.

Have a fantastic day!

Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:56:35 +0000

In reply to Doris DeLong.

Good Morning Doris,

You can print the whole post page that contains the pattern, but other than that, there hasn’t been a way to print without downloading the PDF. Once you print the pattern, you could easily delete it from your computer.

Lynn

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:54:14 +0000

In reply to Damaris Martinez.

Good Morning Damaris,

In all honesty, I really am only proactive as it relates to roaches. That’s the only pest for which I put poisonous bait out. All other insects don’t bother me unless they become a problem. When I’ve had ants, I’ve used a little powdered borax with sugar which kills the ants. And for fruit flies, I use fruit fly traps which I bait with vinegar and a piece of fruit.

I hope this helps! I may have to write a post about this in the future. It is a great topic.

Lynn

By: cat

cat — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:35:45 +0000

Inspired by your cement ball on the steps (wish we had steps at our house… and a porch), I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t called the bowling alley to see whether they had any cracked bowling balls sitting around. I had intended to do some mosaic bowling balls for my yard to celebrate Earth Day. Fortunately(?), they currently didn’t have any! LOL! We still have 120 gallons of glass bottles to use up, so that’s one more thing I don’t need to have cluttering up things around here until I’d get to it! Love how your arrangement looks with the cement, though. 🙂

By: Janice H.

Janice H. — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:43:00 +0000

I made the Apple Blueberry Crumble for last night’s dessert. This recipe has my favorite ingredients, super easy to make, just a few commonly found in your pantry ingredients, and it’s DELICIOUS! I’m with your Grandmother, top it with vanilla ice cream! I did take a picture but not sure how to post it! Also thank you for the book recommendations, I saw The Marriage Portrait in the Wall St. Journal and received it for Christmas. Looking forward to reading it!