tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post6881254479953811196..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: Latest Winner, Quilt Book Giveaway, Winter Vehicle PrepThistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-66069553774868314312015-12-28T07:48:54.728-05:002015-12-28T07:48:54.728-05:00Hiya, Sandra! I'm happy to say that we won'...Hiya, Sandra! I'm happy to say that we won't be doing much vehicle winterizing, with our 85 degree Christmas down here. It's hard to believe we live in the state next door to you! I'll pass on the quilting offer and let a real quilter accept that particular prize :) Too much weaving going on here -- haha! I do admire those quilters. I hope your Christmas was merry! Thank you for the lovely e-card. I loved the skaters.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-28282911314917571482015-12-22T00:48:47.914-05:002015-12-22T00:48:47.914-05:00I start with winterizing myself. As I am now at th...I start with winterizing myself. As I am now at the laptop in front of the fire with a medicinal helping of Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon Cream. We as your hubby said "take better of yourself . . . . Our winter will be serious this year. Already very cold with snow and rain.<br />The creeks one long term seasonal across the street and ours true here today gone tomorrow seasonal are gushing. Being in the true northern California only four years hear tell this is just the iceberg of what a real winter is up here. I am loving it!<br /><br />Vehicle maintenance is second nature to Geoffrey. However with the herd of LaMancha dairy goats, chickens and two trusty barn cats big winter issue is the maintenance of the barns. When Geoffrey was very ill this fell to me and I will come clean. No one got sick or died but it wasn't to the caliber of what Geoffrey can do. So this year was a real treat as he got so ill just after the barns were done and the succeeding winters that showed all the opps and weak spots he couldn't do much. He got the roofs chalked to stop leaks, build up the ground inside to help prevent water coming in. We are on lava flows (Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park is only thirty minutes away) so we tend to flood in heavy rain. 6 inches in the milk room last Christmas Day. Reduced me to tears and I did the best I could. <br /><br />Trenches were dug and I am happy to report that all four barns are dry and snug. What a blessing to wake at 2 in the AM to pouring rain and blowing winds and realize I can roll over instead of hitting the ground suiting up and checking to determine where more straw needs to be dumped. <br /><br />A very Merry Christmas to all. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-25721494999746418512015-12-14T11:06:24.360-05:002015-12-14T11:06:24.360-05:00excellent tips for the car-we haven't done the...excellent tips for the car-we haven't done the fuel treatment for awhile-so good reminder awesome giveaway (but don't enter me)kathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-86720115100120627832015-12-13T14:05:02.587-05:002015-12-13T14:05:02.587-05:00Well I only have one small car! Does that count? ...Well I only have one small car! Does that count? I did go out last week and clean it even though the weather was awful! When I wash the car in the winter, I use a bucket full of hot soapy water. Larry was very surprised when he saw me going out with the steaming bucket. He asked me why I used hot water because in Tennessee he only used cold! I told him to take the bucket and try cleaning the car with the hot water... he did and found it a whole lot more pleasant that way. I use two buckets of hot soapy water and two of cold for rinsing.I do have a hosepipe but it means dragging it round the side of the house and frankly I can't be bothered most of the time. The car looks good now. <br />I love the baby quilt with the monkeys on it. I have a special reason for wanting one of those but mum's the word at the moment!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-55626109192460763052015-12-13T10:58:35.777-05:002015-12-13T10:58:35.777-05:00Great advice on winter car care. I so admire you f...Great advice on winter car care. I so admire you for your knowlege on these things and your ability to do so many things many of us never think of. Love the pic of your house in the background behind the pretty wreath on the fencepost. Love big white houses. :D<br />Please don't enter me in the contest. I have all kinds of books from my mother in law on quilting and don't seem to get around to it. Give it to someone who will use it!<br />I thought retirement was extra time!<br />Re-tire; getting tired all over again. Retire.<br />Merry Christmas!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-56415641173985815902015-12-12T18:40:37.161-05:002015-12-12T18:40:37.161-05:00its always a pleasure to read your blog, and this ...its always a pleasure to read your blog, and this informative one was no exception. The little book looks like a great idea, and would be much appreciated if I got the chance to win it, however I am sure that you will have chosen correctly whoever it will be... You have been so brave carrying on after the loss of your dearest one, and I hope to see you back here again and again..Happy Christmas to you and all your family.. may 2016 be a much better year in all ways for you.. x<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689022026289352391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-1902371392540490712015-12-12T12:44:10.735-05:002015-12-12T12:44:10.735-05:00I always learn something here and will pass on the...I always learn something here and will pass on the info about winterizing to Bruce. I wish I was a quilter...the next part of my old age perhaps? (o:Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-25938192504727662312015-12-12T07:57:46.282-05:002015-12-12T07:57:46.282-05:00Hi Sandra, Loved this post and Congrats to the win...Hi Sandra, Loved this post and Congrats to the winner of your giveaway. I know a quilter will love your newest giveaway as well.<br />Great info for preparing for the months ahead and the care for tools and equipment. My Dad did the same thing and my hubby does as well. As for me, I do the same for all my art tools and brushes. They need care to work well!!<br />I hope your winter will be a mild one this year.<br /><br />Merry Christmas my friend, xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-80171751669584173432015-12-12T06:27:50.118-05:002015-12-12T06:27:50.118-05:00Sandra ~ It looks like you are keeping on top of t...Sandra ~ It looks like you are keeping on top of things there at the farm. I pray your winter will be less harsh than last year.<br /><br />Happy Christmas holidays ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-49448646696767573862015-12-11T21:10:55.661-05:002015-12-11T21:10:55.661-05:00Is that your house at the top picture? I adore big...Is that your house at the top picture? I adore big white farmhouses like that. Have always wanted one... My parents had one we lived in when I was seven and it was a happy time. Anyhow, yours is beautiful.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-7794462517229337842015-12-11T19:35:25.606-05:002015-12-11T19:35:25.606-05:00Hello dear friend. My dad was a mechanic for many...Hello dear friend. My dad was a mechanic for many years and I enjoyed your post very much. I won't enter the quilt book giveaway, but I know someone will be so thrilled and put it to good use. The photo of your home/fence is very beautiful. May God richly bless your weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-9306293911373846202015-12-11T19:04:11.386-05:002015-12-11T19:04:11.386-05:00Congratulation for your professional preparing! Go...Congratulation for your professional preparing! Good plan to pose the tractor this year on a lower place. I remember several blizzards crossing your farm, a lot of ice where you go - old sheep needing urgently your help in the middle of deep snow... happy dogs kept warm in funny coloured dress... <br /><br /><br />Good, to hear Dave, saying<br /><br /> "Take better care of yourself; you're the most important and expensive piece of equipment on this farm. While you may can be repaired, you cannot be replaced." <br /><br /><br />dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317158312699345659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-10950543782258239802015-12-11T18:53:42.766-05:002015-12-11T18:53:42.766-05:00HI Sandra, our vehicles are winterized too-thankfu...HI Sandra, our vehicles are winterized too-thankfully but I need some blankets in the back of each vehicle. Yes, I am a quilter. Sending you hugs, love and prayers for a blessed Christmas!<br />NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-46916673349784170892015-12-11T18:40:05.658-05:002015-12-11T18:40:05.658-05:00I count on my hubby to take care of winterizing th...I count on my hubby to take care of winterizing the vehicles and I have to say, we have never had a problem with the cars freezing up after 47 years, so I suppose he has done it already. His retirement job has been dominating his time lately so maybe a subtle reminder is in order. What a thoughtful thing, giving away such a nice book! I love sewing for babies and collecting craft books. The quilting book would be a wonderful one to my little craft/sewing library! Wishing you all the best!lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-52372059025874682672015-12-11T15:50:57.187-05:002015-12-11T15:50:57.187-05:00We winter prep our cars - and we call it that! - b...We winter prep our cars - and we call it that! - but in a slightly less drastic way than you do in that we pack in things like blankets, clothes, water and food etc etc. It is good to be prepared though isn't it. Don't enter me in the giveaway please, it is wonderful, but I am not a quilter so it would be much better with someone else! Very kind of you though! I hope that you have a safe driving winter. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-51821629209365180662015-12-11T15:42:24.828-05:002015-12-11T15:42:24.828-05:00Good advice to take care of one's self. Our ...Good advice to take care of one's self. Our car is winterized and has the benefit of a garage to ward off the elements. My quilting skills are limited. I did complete a quilted postcard. Definitely a fun project. Have a wonderful weekend!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805091181243118583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-27765178218604673592015-12-11T14:32:56.858-05:002015-12-11T14:32:56.858-05:00I would love to learn to quilt! And with grandpare...I would love to learn to quilt! And with grandparent #3 on the way, that looks like the book for me! I would also be interested if anyone has a good maintenance type schedule/ calendar. AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.com