tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post1112408664901501454..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Getting life into perspectiveNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-84586584806521100632014-05-17T11:19:25.566+10:002014-05-17T11:19:25.566+10:00Yes Kathy, we know how to live frugally which is a...Yes Kathy, we know how to live frugally which is a big advantage. Having memories of not so affluent times when I was growing up particularly in the years after the Second World War when I was a child help to keep things in perspective. It must be harder for those who have known nothing but affluence and haven't learned how to save etc. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-43843736882563333512014-05-16T13:39:26.044+10:002014-05-16T13:39:26.044+10:00And how fortunate that you already have a handle o...And how fortunate that you already have a handle on living a simple and frugal lifestyle, I have to admit that I am a little envious that your government took on the issue and apparently did some real cutting. Our government has done nothing but pretend it's not an issue and I worry about the fallout of not taking care of it. I can't help but think putting off a problem rarely makes it go away. You have the right attitude! And you once again have the most striking flowers!! (another source of envy - I really need to work on my attitude!) Lovely!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-62667103090044489392014-05-16T08:21:39.461+10:002014-05-16T08:21:39.461+10:00Welcome to my little neck of the woods, Scooz. Yes...Welcome to my little neck of the woods, Scooz. Yes, we often forget how fortunate we are in this country and it is good that we take time to appreciate what a good life we really do have. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76428727560611333952014-05-15T23:42:28.927+10:002014-05-15T23:42:28.927+10:00Hi chel. Just checking out your blog for the first...Hi chel. Just checking out your blog for the first time :) I totally agree with what you and Alison and Frances have said. Budgets come and go and might impact people to some extent but it has to be worked around and dwelling on the negatives achieves nothing. If I ever start going down that track, I remember that anyone with food on the table, a roof over their head, health care, running water, electricity and safety is one of the richest people in the world. Things like cars, fridges, washing machines ( which most of us have) are luxuries many people can only dream about. We don't know how lucky we are! ScoozAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-73658636872417643362014-05-15T17:15:12.833+10:002014-05-15T17:15:12.833+10:00Thanks Alison. Yes, 'play' is a good word....Thanks Alison. Yes, 'play' is a good word. :-) It's a bit of trial and error and, as I don't wear my glasses when I take the photos I can never tell if they are any good until I upload them onto the computer and I am amazed at the detail that shows up at times. I hope all the Budget talk is finished soon. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-33843482581686964912014-05-15T16:06:17.082+10:002014-05-15T16:06:17.082+10:00Thank you Chel. I have heard too much about the b...Thank you Chel. I have heard too much about the budget, and as Frances Simple has said, there's not much we can do about it so let's just do the best we can with the cards we are dealt. We still are very lucky to live in Australia. Your flowers and photography are amazing! I love seeing your pictures as you play with your camera. Xxxalison_shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644400823883241478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-14285100067749776722014-05-15T09:46:13.557+10:002014-05-15T09:46:13.557+10:00You have the most beautiful garden and I can imagi...You have the most beautiful garden and I can imagine you miss it a lot when you are away. Yes, I am sure we will get through the tough times ahead. Many of our parents did and we will too.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-1726877993818891522014-05-15T08:22:53.775+10:002014-05-15T08:22:53.775+10:00Oh Nanna Chel, I want to give you a big hug! The b...Oh Nanna Chel, I want to give you a big hug! The budget might not be the best and there might have been better options to reduce our debt but there's nothing we can do about it. I have learned a long time ago not to dwell on things I cannot change, I just have to make the most of it. You're right there's so many people worse off or have lived thru tougher times, I'm sure we will manage. We might be tested, but how goes the saying? What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger.<br />And your pics are beautiful!!! Can't wait to get back home and enjoy the garden.Francesca Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205098498690628883noreply@blogger.com