tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2285940332310013568..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Ten Years On John Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5078992991093224442016-12-15T09:01:40.433+00:002016-12-15T09:01:40.433+00:00Hello. I found your blog today when I searched fo...Hello. I found your blog today when I searched for the definition of "touchstone", thinking I might use it in a card to a Prof (ha!) I don't know what I want to say to you other than that I share your need to write every day but had lost the confidence to put myself out there. Thank you for the reminder . Your new regular reader, Roo :)Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65418303020568068712016-12-08T17:38:05.546+00:002016-12-08T17:38:05.546+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317992740650387671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56471074599000367132016-12-08T17:37:24.047+00:002016-12-08T17:37:24.047+00:00I am glad you do write it. A life lived so very di...I am glad you do write it. A life lived so very different than my own widens my horizons. Thank you.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317992740650387671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1761495552977887242016-12-08T08:45:13.029+00:002016-12-08T08:45:13.029+00:00I've noticed that tons of people have left blo...I've noticed that tons of people have left blogging in recent years, especially lately, or at least cut their posting a lot. It ain't trendy any more I guess.... DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21283638974366046742016-12-08T03:40:29.911+00:002016-12-08T03:40:29.911+00:00I just discovered Sue's blog and learned somet...I just discovered Sue's blog and learned something right off the bat: Chickens are a lot of work. I'll enjoy reading everything she's written, and I wish her well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37079457305202040532016-12-08T03:37:49.880+00:002016-12-08T03:37:49.880+00:00Uh-oh. I have at least five blogs and three never ...Uh-oh. I have at least five blogs and three never get comments. One person leaves three or single word replies. Does it mean there's something horribly wrong with me because I keep posting? LOL. I do believe sending anonymous dialogue into the ethers is a form of communication . . . Is that like talking to myself? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-82041946723266722862016-12-08T02:47:57.796+00:002016-12-08T02:47:57.796+00:00I think blogging everyday would be hard for me.
I ...I think blogging everyday would be hard for me.<br />I try to post Mondays Wednesday and Fridays. But after the accident I sometimes only blog Friday. <br />I am under contract with The Square Dogs and I have to post on that day.<br />I just started to read "Sue of the Giant Cabbage" just this year so I will miss her.<br /><br />You may/can stop writing your blog, John after I die ! <br />Thank You very much. hahahahahahahahaha<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28783781094050461742016-12-08T00:51:11.053+00:002016-12-08T00:51:11.053+00:00if you quit i will challenge you to a duel. i am ...if you quit i will challenge you to a duel. i am only 74 yos but i'll whip yo ass. never, never quit<br />dindinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12244875497233803814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42601058893247318992016-12-08T00:21:01.872+00:002016-12-08T00:21:01.872+00:00Your blog reflects a kindness,compassion,and conce...Your blog reflects a kindness,compassion,and concern for others both human and animal. It gives me hope that i may someday find a community like yours with a neighbor like you for my sister and I. But i believe in fairy tales too. Thanks, you are a wonderful spiritMillicenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00247628720482979752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-30292008834162940132016-12-07T22:15:17.618+00:002016-12-07T22:15:17.618+00:00I rarely post now. Sue is stepping down. I read ab...I rarely post now. Sue is stepping down. I read about four Blogs these days - yours the first every morning with my tea & toast xxBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-85275274905345701372016-12-07T22:06:00.634+00:002016-12-07T22:06:00.634+00:00To some extent, most bloggers are indeed exhibitio...To some extent, most bloggers are indeed exhibitionists (I speak from experience). It's gratifying to know that people share an interest in our lives.<br /><br />I can definitely understand Sue's need for privacy, however. Blogging can definitely become too time-consuming and overwhelming.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-22671697707257950362016-12-07T21:56:21.420+00:002016-12-07T21:56:21.420+00:00Yes, enjoyment. Yes, vanity. But also in my case c...Yes, enjoyment. Yes, vanity. But also in my case clarifying my thoughts on controversial subjects. And then my blog buddies making perceptive comments that clarify my thoughts a bit more. I can't get any of that from the odd casual chat about the weather at the bus stop.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47592005471945805212016-12-07T21:51:20.223+00:002016-12-07T21:51:20.223+00:00Hi, Mr. Gently (John?),
Keep writing! Hi, Mr. Gently (John?),<br />Keep writing! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708661970845527076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2699825167212579572016-12-07T21:01:19.850+00:002016-12-07T21:01:19.850+00:00Think I must have been with you about the whole ti...Think I must have been with you about the whole time. Man, does time fly!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-79251609445919602752016-12-07T20:44:14.776+00:002016-12-07T20:44:14.776+00:00I saw this too......my hens hopefully will be goin...I saw this too......my hens hopefully will be going to eirlys's barn! John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52473088916361738012016-12-07T20:29:44.313+00:002016-12-07T20:29:44.313+00:00John. I couldn't bear it if you left us - fo...John. I couldn't bear it if you left us - for whatever reason. I turn to your blog first every morning and usually get a cheerful feeling which lasts me for ages. I agree that one reason for blogging is probably vanity - but for me it is also a discipline - makes me think of something and makes me write.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8669194679420883832016-12-07T19:41:34.272+00:002016-12-07T19:41:34.272+00:00Instead of reflecting on the business of blogging ...Instead of reflecting on the business of blogging you should be getting all your field birds into the house, complying with current government advice:-<br />"Keepers of poultry and other captive birds are now required to keep their birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds."<br />May I suggest you put them all in your bathroom. This will make cleaning up their droppings a bit easier.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27852700039021870742016-12-07T18:28:59.598+00:002016-12-07T18:28:59.598+00:00John I'd miss your humanity, humour and whacky...John I'd miss your humanity, humour and whacky take on life if you weren't here. I've learnt so much from you, and Sue, about a different kind of daily life - and you have challenged me to aspire to a life that is warm and compassionate. I also read 'Weaver' daily for the same reasons. You've become important to me. Thank you.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-76473515874096361802016-12-07T18:27:08.541+00:002016-12-07T18:27:08.541+00:00I selfishly hope that you keep blogging forever! I...I selfishly hope that you keep blogging forever! I love this blog so much. I feel like you and the animals are real-life friends. Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558798779049213690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91072700632736643712016-12-07T18:21:01.587+00:002016-12-07T18:21:01.587+00:00Good point, I almost regret starting a FB account,...Good point, I almost regret starting a FB account, it takes up so much time but soundbites of life do not have the enduring quality of a blog.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54943994503306308502016-12-07T17:20:38.590+00:002016-12-07T17:20:38.590+00:00Haha ... the dogs could run around with the 'd...Haha ... the dogs could run around with the 'digs' 😉 Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69281872856317343012016-12-07T17:18:44.342+00:002016-12-07T17:18:44.342+00:00Oh my gawd ..... I should have copyrighted my '...Oh my gawd ..... I should have copyrighted my 'me and my cabbage' photo 😉<br /><br />I felt my blog had reached a place I could leave it, an almost natural conclusion. It was no longer a 'new' life in the country and I'm someone who loves change. I may pop up a photo from time to time as it seems the furry ones, especially Mavis have a fan club all of their own, but now is the time for me and LH to get on with living our lives little more privately. I've shared online in various blogs since 2008 so I think folks should have had enough of me by now!!<br /><br />You know where we are John and you're welcome anytime, and there's a paddock for all the digs to run around 😊<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for the lovely comments on the last post ❤❤❤ Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68756573448912144302016-12-07T17:17:50.579+00:002016-12-07T17:17:50.579+00:00I've been blogging for 12 years, but lost my p...I've been blogging for 12 years, but lost my previous blog when I spent time in hospital.<br />I can't imagine not blogging, even though my blog is boring. Still I'm hoping to start a new adventure in the new year, so I will have even more to blog about.Hard up Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561421853249973134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-41591866052584549082016-12-07T17:05:57.173+00:002016-12-07T17:05:57.173+00:00Haha ...... it is indeed 😉 Haha ...... it is indeed 😉 Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54773550450753881992016-12-07T17:05:00.948+00:002016-12-07T17:05:00.948+00:00That moved me greatly, thank youThat moved me greatly, thank youJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com