tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post8473474940539672330..comments2024-03-27T07:59:25.142+02:00Comments on Eco Footprint ~ South Africa: ReflectionsDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-60142902415180595872012-09-02T14:27:33.981+02:002012-09-02T14:27:33.981+02:00Brat - Exactly - we have lived through the worst, ...Brat - Exactly - we have lived through the worst, and next year will definitely be better. Btw, Heaven resides in the Western Cape :)<br /><br />I actually wasn't trying to complain, merely give anyone who wanted to live off-grid a warning of the worst that we have lived through these past couple of months. You're probably right, though - the heat of summer posting will probably featureDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-28581729078084939512012-09-02T13:08:39.576+02:002012-09-02T13:08:39.576+02:00All I can say, on the bright side, is that the wo...All I can say, on the bright side, is that the worst is over, I think. From now on things will only get better because you have a year to get prepared for the next winter. So it will get better!! <br /><br />This has been a tough winter where even we in Joeys had a snow storm ...not enough to create a winter wonderland thank goodness - I had enough of that October 1980 when it snowed for 3 days tantalising labrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13803418417407015265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-83735384080658645792012-08-30T13:33:45.557+02:002012-08-30T13:33:45.557+02:00Jody - Hey - I reckon that's a very good point...Jody - Hey - I reckon that's a very good point. Basic survival skills should be taught to kids these days too. Scouts and Girl Guides isn't as popular now as it was back when I was a young 'un! Too much of what kids do these days invoves some kind of electronics - how would they cope in an non-electronic situation?<br /><br />Bring back the wooden toys, empty boxes which become Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-29519457640501001692012-08-30T13:28:09.353+02:002012-08-30T13:28:09.353+02:00Robyn - If only I could've got myself to move....Robyn - If only I could've got myself to move. I was (past tense) just to miserable LOL<br /><br />Yeah - my garden is next...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-87438343401492747502012-08-30T13:27:01.300+02:002012-08-30T13:27:01.300+02:00Jane - Thanks - yeah, spring is showing itself mor...Jane - Thanks - yeah, spring is showing itself more and more each day... :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-1819676005322010942012-08-30T13:26:10.180+02:002012-08-30T13:26:10.180+02:00Linda - We were just ill-equipped to handle the de...Linda - We were just ill-equipped to handle the degree of cold we were exposed to. But - we know better now LOLDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-2634685147458557212012-08-30T13:24:56.900+02:002012-08-30T13:24:56.900+02:00kymber - Humility doesn't always stay in the f...kymber - Humility doesn't always stay in the forefront, but better in the background that not present at all :)<br /><br />I hadn't heard of "3 is 2, 2 is 1, and 1 is none" but, as I tried to convey in this posting, it is definitely of top priority.<br /><br />kym, "it is by sharing that we all learn" - exactly! Just as I have learnt different things from others.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-48356896322206902512012-08-30T11:29:31.774+02:002012-08-30T11:29:31.774+02:00kymber - Not always easy to accept with humility a...kymber - Not always easy to accept with humility and grace, but I, too, try :)<br /><br />No - I had not heard of "3 is 2, 2 is 1, and 1 is none". But I reckon, if one is thinking of going / living off-grid, then it is a perfect phrase - one I would've been wise to heed before our move LOL<br /><br />"it is by sharing that we all learn." Exactly ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-64857813039231981852012-08-30T04:26:36.246+02:002012-08-30T04:26:36.246+02:00I'm with Jane. We're not off-grid, but eve...I'm with Jane. We're not off-grid, but even what we do is hard! Hang in there, you've already climbed very high on a very steep learning curve! Thanks for the advice too. It took me back to my days as a boy scout and the survival skills I was taught so long ago.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-3073506969497433252012-08-30T04:04:27.063+02:002012-08-30T04:04:27.063+02:00What a month you've had! I can relate to being...What a month you've had! I can relate to being cold, especially cold extremities, as I was wearing 2 pairs of socks to bed this winter or my feet ached all night. I can't imagine how cold you felt and it's difficult to reason with yourself that once you start moving you will warm up as the warming up 'seems' to take so long to do :(. The beginning of Spring in a couple of daysFarm Fancieshttp://farmfancies.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-31547680944139093662012-08-29T23:23:26.201+02:002012-08-29T23:23:26.201+02:00Nothing is ever easy, is it? At least spring is on...Nothing is ever easy, is it? At least spring is on its way and I hope things look up for you really soon :)Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-7983151767899785132012-08-29T22:29:37.292+02:002012-08-29T22:29:37.292+02:00Wow you've done it tough! I know what you mean...Wow you've done it tough! I know what you mean about the cold. It makes you feel miserable,weak and kills all motivation. Thank goodness for you that spring is around the corner. I'm looking forward to your gardening exploits now that you are there full time.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975556587020883049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-81008807492359624762012-08-29T16:05:24.884+02:002012-08-29T16:05:24.884+02:00Dani - i am with all of the others and thank you f...Dani - i am with all of the others and thank you for your sharing, and caring. these words really hit me:<br /><br />"There is nothing on this planet to beat what we are experiencing each and every day. I, for one, feel completely and utterly blessed.<br /><br />Humbled.<br /><br />And grateful. So very, very grateful."<br /><br />i know exactly what you mean. it's how i feel kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-2413480165396929222012-08-29T15:08:01.209+02:002012-08-29T15:08:01.209+02:00Laura - Welcome, and thank you for following and t...Laura - Welcome, and thank you for following and taking the time to comment.<br /><br />I'm "richer" already :) And next winter won't find me so unprepared. Yeah, the trees here are all sprouting their new leaves and seedlings are pooping their heads above ground. Better weather is definitely on the way...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-85749117010754264422012-08-29T15:05:41.972+02:002012-08-29T15:05:41.972+02:00FlowerLady - You're welcome :) I'm glad t...FlowerLady - You're welcome :) I'm glad to have been able to share this experience with you all.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-23465932779293551432012-08-29T15:04:30.279+02:002012-08-29T15:04:30.279+02:00Tami - Thank you. Forewarned (from someone who kn...Tami - Thank you. Forewarned (from someone who knows first hand) is forearmed for whatever lies ahead.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-40616148619985796872012-08-29T15:02:07.511+02:002012-08-29T15:02:07.511+02:001st Man - Thank you :) Sharing is caring... I th...1st Man - Thank you :) Sharing is caring... I thought I was prepared, but I soon found out where the shortfall was!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-42754313101906153622012-08-29T14:19:05.418+02:002012-08-29T14:19:05.418+02:00Wow Dani, you are a braver lady than I! You will a...Wow Dani, you are a braver lady than I! You will also in time be a 'richer' lady! I am keenly following your progress, take heart the trees are putting on their Spring dresses in Gauteng - hope the Cape follows suit soon. Good luck. LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-57645752327890767182012-08-29T14:05:56.682+02:002012-08-29T14:05:56.682+02:00Thank you for sharing this part of your life which...Thank you for sharing this part of your life which inspires me and makes me appreciate all that we have.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-19894354904019030372012-08-29T12:41:53.120+02:002012-08-29T12:41:53.120+02:00I second what 1st Man said. Wow. I have no words...I second what 1st Man said. Wow. I have no words to say except I'll take your advice to heart. Excellent post, Dani!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-15227077937615003142012-08-29T08:00:22.101+02:002012-08-29T08:00:22.101+02:00Wow. This post moved me. Honestly, very soul bar...Wow. This post moved me. Honestly, very soul baring and much appreciated that you chose to share with all of us. <br /><br />Thank you. You inspire me. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.com