tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post7009434872824775213..comments2024-03-10T09:03:04.004-07:00Comments on Cornish Chickpea: StuckChickpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-74932772360550883912017-01-23T05:01:17.853-08:002017-01-23T05:01:17.853-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-84475327141933851022017-01-21T12:59:20.660-08:002017-01-21T12:59:20.660-08:00Just came across your post about the no dig veg be...Just came across your post about the no dig veg bed ! Hey ! I am so proud of you ! It is looking really good . Dont give up on this ..the worms are doing this for you ...it is going to be a fantastic veg bed by spring .I will be back to see how it's coming along .cheerio fer now ,hugs Daisy Debs :) xDaisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-27759133416115138332017-01-04T13:37:56.448-08:002017-01-04T13:37:56.448-08:00I hope Christmas has been good to you and that New...I hope Christmas has been good to you and that New Year and the lengthening days will revive your <br />soul and your delight in your new home.<br />Don't be overwhelmed. Look where you are compared with this time last year.<br />Try to enjoy being in your home with the amazing views, the rest can develop over time.<br />Would love to hear how you are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-36425146623658576722016-12-06T14:25:12.198-08:002016-12-06T14:25:12.198-08:00Sorry to hear your having a wobble. Taking little ...Sorry to hear your having a wobble. Taking little steps is a good plan and I think reconfiguring the house space may make a huge difference to moving forwards.in the meantime make at least 1 space just for you ! The social thing is still challenging me too but I'm trying to do at least 1 thing I enjoy each day no matter how small! Here's wishing you a good Christmas and a fan new year!Anjiedothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166553048627765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-68126061031393086632016-12-06T12:48:17.986-08:002016-12-06T12:48:17.986-08:00You asked about re homed greyhounds, personally I ...You asked about re homed greyhounds, personally I think you would be better with a small dog. Greyhounds are big, get cold in winter and do take time.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177627504060328999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-17536931074065357382016-12-03T13:21:43.020-08:002016-12-03T13:21:43.020-08:00Sorry I have only just read this post. I am sorry...Sorry I have only just read this post. I am sorry that you are feeling overwhelmed. I think it is the season for it. I also had a bit of a wobble a few weeks ago. To be truthful I have had quite a few wobbles this year. You have taken a massive step towards your dream of living more self sufficient. Moving house is a HUGE thing. Its good to make lists. Heck make a new list put it on the wall and add in all the things you have already done just so you can strike them off!!! <br /><br />As everyone else has said, small steps. I love lists and plans, I work towards completing maybe only one a week.<br /><br />if you arent planting the whole area, could I suggest you cover the remaining area. Else you will end up like we have here, where we cleared a huge area, life got in the way and we made not only the best cat toilet on the planet, it was clear ground for the weeds. I have picked over it so many times and then done something else to only have to clear it again. Doh!!!<br /><br />as I said on another blog the other day, be kind to yourself. Your putting a lot of pressure on yourself. <br /><br />Beaming you love and good thoughts through the internet ether. Sol xxxSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-85667102484604675152016-12-02T05:04:33.733-08:002016-12-02T05:04:33.733-08:00I hope that by writings things down it has helped ...I hope that by writings things down it has helped a little. The feeling of being overwhelmed with tasks is not a nice one. Small steps and things will all come together in the end. Just look at how much you've managed to achieve already. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-10178441003640942942016-12-01T13:36:56.888-08:002016-12-01T13:36:56.888-08:00I hope that with taking little steps slowly forwar...I hope that with taking little steps slowly forward the way will become clear for you and that all will be well.Amy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-18033279145385996552016-11-30T12:21:59.029-08:002016-11-30T12:21:59.029-08:00I think the small steps approach is a good one - i...I think the small steps approach is a good one - if you do one or two small steps each day, in a year's time, you will have taken between 365 - 730 steps towards where you want to be, and that will add up to a lot. Have you also thought about growing things in containers? Also, if you're into flower remedies, Elm is a good one for taking for when you're feeling overwhelmed - its my most "go to" remedy and I find it really does help xCoco Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015915605380208673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-4493346048543510712016-11-28T09:56:50.809-08:002016-11-28T09:56:50.809-08:00Thankfully it's a good solid house outside as ...Thankfully it's a good solid house outside as it is not that old, it's all the internal stuff that has been totally neglected and botched.....and yes work home and garden combo is a nightmare at the moment. :(Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-64112350959441747892016-11-28T09:52:36.242-08:002016-11-28T09:52:36.242-08:00Thank you mel, no I'm not good at asking for h...Thank you mel, no I'm not good at asking for help, too independent for my own good!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-36572408486622724182016-11-28T09:51:40.878-08:002016-11-28T09:51:40.878-08:00Thank you Sheila, no it's not a nice place, ca...Thank you Sheila, no it's not a nice place, can't even switch my mind off at night but I just need to take one step at a time rather than look at the whole thing.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-62215740099478611992016-11-28T09:48:59.917-08:002016-11-28T09:48:59.917-08:00Thank you faith, I am pleased with the patch I hav...Thank you faith, I am pleased with the patch I have done, I planted some garlic in there this morning, hopefully it will grow.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-55339945029203001112016-11-28T00:46:44.188-08:002016-11-28T00:46:44.188-08:00I feel your pain, Chickpea, being a bit overwhelme...I feel your pain, Chickpea, being a bit overwhelmed myself at the moment.<br />We've been living in our current house for three and a half years and it is only now that we've replaced some of the windows (they 'all' should have been fitted way back in October). I'm at the stage that I just want the sitting/dining room finished and the rest can wait till after the new year.<br /><br />I suggest you make your main living spaces cosy for now and make plans for a total refurb after the festivities have passed. <br />The same for the garden really. Start with small projects and wait till the new year to do this. When days are lengthening (albeit slowly) again. You'll be more focused then.<br />May I also suggest Raised beds (like Diana Studer said) and a helper or two like Anne Wilson suggested. <br />We've been hosting volunteers from all over the world for more than 15 years on and off. helpX.net is a good place to get the help you need for all kind of projects, meeting lovely and interesting people in the process.<br />Do the little things that make you happy/content for now and do take time out for that walk on the beach from time to time. It clears the cobwebs. xxx...xPatricia (La Chatte Gitane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03188119208339437700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-64603471424488755862016-11-27T23:46:49.199-08:002016-11-27T23:46:49.199-08:00For now keep imagining how it will look when it...For now keep imagining how it will look when it's finished as you tackle each job on a small scale and one morning you will wake up and house and garden will be done. In the meantime look after your health. Wendy @ The contented Cavernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997397522566070661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-89086307338058890792016-11-27T23:04:16.937-08:002016-11-27T23:04:16.937-08:00Glad you've managed to make a decision on the ...Glad you've managed to make a decision on the house; all will come right in the end. Your walk on the beach sounds idyllic. Here's to many more moments like that in 2017. xxVeggieMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467026136649574350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-85635042710681612892016-11-27T18:48:00.750-08:002016-11-27T18:48:00.750-08:00Bless you, you will be fine and able to sort thing...Bless you, you will be fine and able to sort things out, I am sure of it. <br />Take care and try not to stress, it will all work out in the end. xKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-46534647290784018532016-11-27T17:11:52.577-08:002016-11-27T17:11:52.577-08:00May be you should consider having a helper or two,...May be you should consider having a helper or two, I can recommend Helpx, you can select who you think might be a good fit as references are shown. Apart from food helpers come free, we have had some excellent ones over the years.Anne Wilsonhttp://anirishalternative.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-58653523309883774982016-11-27T14:17:00.546-08:002016-11-27T14:17:00.546-08:00any chance of building raised beds, with fresh soi...any chance of building raised beds, with fresh soil, against the icky contamination?<br />One by one, as and when.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-36600070327803930512016-11-27T11:32:59.263-08:002016-11-27T11:32:59.263-08:00Have times when I feel overwhelmed with everything...Have times when I feel overwhelmed with everything that has to be done and now with shorter days its even more difficult to keep on top of things, we have taken a local lad on to help with cutting back and clearing to take the pressure of Martin at the week ends, although I am possessive over my garden areas and dont want any one else to do it, the house we need to do work on but its livable and there is no rush to do it, I hope things ease for you come the spring.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-52320409361674523102016-11-27T09:17:38.034-08:002016-11-27T09:17:38.034-08:00I don't comment much but I do read and follow ...I don't comment much but I do read and follow your news. Here is my idea.<br />If you really do not need the winter veggie I would drop the veg garden for now. <br />Concentrate on the on the other work you need to do. I am not sure working outside in the cold is such a good idea for you right now. If your are stressed and tired it is easy to get sick.<br />As for the garden in spring see if you can hire a "Bobcat " you can dig up your yard fast and get rid of the contaminated earth and it will be easier to fill in the good earth. just an idea.<br />I was overwhelmed one year with a divorce, finding money for the 3 in university, finding a place to live and just finding money in general. It was touch and go for 3 years I broke my big problems down into smaller problems. Worked on the bigger problems and put aside the ones I could get to later. <br /><br />But it does get better.<br />Stay warm and take care of yourself.<br />cheers, parsnip<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-37287598861848858392016-11-27T08:37:24.877-08:002016-11-27T08:37:24.877-08:00Try not to worry. As long as you are warm and cosy...Try not to worry. As long as you are warm and cosy at the moment, the rest will get done eventually.Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-25805781089932019442016-11-27T07:35:05.711-08:002016-11-27T07:35:05.711-08:00Your house obviously needs a lot more work than ou...Your house obviously needs a lot more work than ours did :( <br />I feel totally overwhelmed by the garden, but particularly the plot and what to do with it! I'm working on doing nothing with it at the moment and waiting to see how it fairs over the winter months. Then I'll pick off areas as I can. <br />It sounds like your work/home/garden combo is too much. Try to take a step back and look after yourself xx Happeninguponhappinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613360081052257464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-3787295889010487502016-11-27T04:55:39.899-08:002016-11-27T04:55:39.899-08:00take great care of yourself, lovely Chickpea. i...take great care of yourself, lovely Chickpea. i'm very familiar with the crush of Overwhelm...it's a horrid place to be. lots of deep breaths and cups of tea, are in order, i should think :) and asking for help whenever possible...that's one i'm only just learning but it's made such a huge difference. i'll be thinking of you. xoxoxomelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984286138124792000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-56933976166833305182016-11-27T04:47:46.731-08:002016-11-27T04:47:46.731-08:00I wish you peace while you try to get out from und...I wish you peace while you try to get out from under your feelings of being overwhelmed. It's not a nice place to be.<br />Be kind to yourself-x-Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528336306775217982noreply@blogger.com