tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post2989188842594633400..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: Topping outKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-2279778343047011832018-01-20T10:16:01.963+11:002018-01-20T10:16:01.963+11:00Thanks for getting back so quickly! Ah well it was...Thanks for getting back so quickly! Ah well it was worth a shot. Am now hunting Ravelry for something similar. Thanks again xPruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698599279890087951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-39176862725754247922018-01-19T17:43:16.090+11:002018-01-19T17:43:16.090+11:00Hi Prue, I do hope you check back on these comment...Hi Prue, I do hope you check back on these comments because I'm not sure how else to reply to you. My Mum says that it was definitely not hand made and is over 20 years old and she has no idea where she got it from. So sorry to be so unhelpful. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-90681476404098355052018-01-19T10:25:01.292+11:002018-01-19T10:25:01.292+11:00Hi Kate, sorry to hark back to such an old post. ...Hi Kate, sorry to hark back to such an old post. The vest your mum is wearing - do you by any chance know after all this time whether it was handknit? And if so, the pattern...? Yes I realise this is a long shot!!Pruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698599279890087951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-15956322895401781492013-09-03T08:10:04.539+10:002013-09-03T08:10:04.539+10:00Hello Kate. What a wonderful milestone and I love ...Hello Kate. What a wonderful milestone and I love how you celebrated it. (You've got a great dad.) When I lived in Hamburg we often saw this tradition. The builders would place a wreath on the highest point on the day it was built and then they'll celebrate the work with a beer (or two). Hanno said they'd often use trees in the olds days.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-70380138008590071362013-09-02T13:26:38.741+10:002013-09-02T13:26:38.741+10:00A beautiful moment commemorated. When my partner b...A beautiful moment commemorated. When my partner built the house that we live in (years before i met him!) he had a topping ot celebration and placed potted trees on the roof beams. And yes then they drank LOTS of beer :) xxleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989365258437125997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-62476253575269603792013-09-01T16:06:43.892+10:002013-09-01T16:06:43.892+10:00Love. We didn't have a whole party as such, fo...Love. We didn't have a whole party as such, for our topping out. And I forgot to blog about it too (arhh. blogging and house building and shack living just don't work together!). But I dad, our builder, also did this for our house when we got to the topping part. To remember the trees that grew to build our home, and the strength of the wood and people doing the building. Such a wonderful ceremony. I think it takes building a house, back into making a home. <br />I love seeing photos of your mum with your girls. It's makes my heart sad but ever so happy. What lucky girls they are growing up with two generations of wonderfulness you.... xxxelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094544175392775835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-81874587680710980032013-09-01T09:49:47.401+10:002013-09-01T09:49:47.401+10:00how absolutely awesome & miss p's dress is...how absolutely awesome & miss p's dress is divine! so darn lovely to read your adventures! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-78894381094818578422013-08-31T23:15:19.675+10:002013-08-31T23:15:19.675+10:00The germans have this tradition too, we say "...The germans have this tradition too, we say "Richtfest". Most we use a birch tree.<br />Corina from germanyCo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01946490847369119312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-82230448320082500402013-08-31T20:57:55.572+10:002013-08-31T20:57:55.572+10:00This is wonderful! I was also going to suggest a ...This is wonderful! I was also going to suggest a Tin Kettling for when the house is finished but remembered that's for newlyweds. Surely it could be for new houses too? ;)Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-72882385241561707252013-08-31T07:10:08.323+10:002013-08-31T07:10:08.323+10:00I've seen this tradition in good old Richard S...I've seen this tradition in good old Richard Scarry kids books and thought it was lovely. Building a home is such a monumental process and it is lovely to take a pause and be thankful. Your cake looks great. mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-20398423483752218322013-08-29T23:40:28.127+10:002013-08-29T23:40:28.127+10:00In the fridge? Just wondering. We managed two camp...In the fridge? Just wondering. We managed two camping trips this season in Ireland. T'was a good summer this year, first time in 6 years. But I got sick twice, which put a spanner in our camping works. Hopefully more next year. We tent it, don't have a caravan, but we are planning towards getting a campervan. Lovely lovely book, thanks!!Gerlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975781098725213123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-27012580123359029362013-08-29T23:38:55.939+10:002013-08-29T23:38:55.939+10:00That is a lovely tradition, never heard of it befo...That is a lovely tradition, never heard of it before. Kate, just finished your book....so so nice! By meaning finished, I meant I read through it, but knowning me I'll go back to it again and again and again. Want to try some recipies too. One question, sorry, you probably get a million questions these days......how did you keep the 12 dozen eggs fresh on your journey? Gerlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975781098725213123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-85802001981882201732013-08-29T22:52:09.328+10:002013-08-29T22:52:09.328+10:00So needed to read ths right now. Have been so busy...So needed to read ths right now. Have been so busy lately putting out fires and fixing emergencies I haven't had a thought to celebrating our achievements. And that's hat topping out is all about! Thank you thnk you. Shall put my head to how to celebrate immediately. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-55872859874376857882013-08-29T19:02:10.673+10:002013-08-29T19:02:10.673+10:00Being Swedish I do indeed know the custom, althoug...Being Swedish I do indeed know the custom, although we call it "Taklagsfest".<br />Congratulations on the new house and having your parents so close!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535825594869257990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-58278800690355425722013-08-29T17:39:54.557+10:002013-08-29T17:39:54.557+10:00Wow, what a lovely custom! We are about to start ...Wow, what a lovely custom! We are about to start groundworks for our strawbale home this week - I can't wait to celebrate topping out!Sunny Strawbalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11617301180551297488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-20225427839003274402013-08-29T12:53:38.766+10:002013-08-29T12:53:38.766+10:00What a lovely thing to do and didn't you all d...What a lovely thing to do and didn't you all do it beautifully! We recently celebrated our granddaughter's third birthday, followed soon after by the birth of her baby brother ~ such joy :)) Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476181295259115670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-61392582394871283922013-08-29T12:43:57.595+10:002013-08-29T12:43:57.595+10:00This is gorgeous - a celebration of family, ritual...This is gorgeous - a celebration of family, ritual, tradition and hope!! Thank you for sharing! xSamantha Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512085955077668768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-72831896968540806482013-08-29T11:56:08.502+10:002013-08-29T11:56:08.502+10:00What I great idea! Luv this post, looks like you h...What I great idea! Luv this post, looks like you had a wonderful day :)<br /><br /><a href="http://rowdyfairy.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Rowdy Fairy Blog</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10017955/rowdy-fairy%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Follow Me on Bloglovin!</a><br />Sims Wisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214309177812129865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-83520329780663216692013-08-29T10:45:21.677+10:002013-08-29T10:45:21.677+10:00What a wonderful tradition and the builders would ...What a wonderful tradition and the builders would have really appreciated it. A beautiful story and tradition once which I was unaware of myself. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-45252416606559171812013-08-29T10:45:16.173+10:002013-08-29T10:45:16.173+10:00What a wonderful tradition and the builders would ...What a wonderful tradition and the builders would have really appreciated it. A beautiful story and tradition once which I was unaware of myself. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-19422467952954762552013-08-29T09:49:19.141+10:002013-08-29T09:49:19.141+10:00Hi Kate, I love this idea, I have not heard of it ...Hi Kate, I love this idea, I have not heard of it before. It looks like a lovely day in the sunshine. That cake looks special too! Oh and the daffodils! <br /><br />We will be celebrating a special girl in our family turning 7 soon, something to look forward to. xJane Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376686450149490088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-69977744585713793472013-08-29T08:42:02.560+10:002013-08-29T08:42:02.560+10:00Thank you for the story about this lovely celebrat...Thank you for the story about this lovely celebration. I heard about that often but unfortunately we hadn't done it when our house was built. <br />I like especially the cake you made and particularly the idea that you took natural food colours. Miss Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864381202412749804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-59118236409565222172013-08-29T08:39:31.147+10:002013-08-29T08:39:31.147+10:00What a fabulous celebration for you all. I bet th...What a fabulous celebration for you all. I bet the daphne smelt absolutely beautiful too. A perfect day for it by the look of your photos.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999097330359965266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-13006463424626826382013-08-29T08:05:09.761+10:002013-08-29T08:05:09.761+10:00I love taking a peek into your corner of the world...I love taking a peek into your corner of the world, seems like bliss but I imagine is very hard work.<br /><br />CxxCordelia Earlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192959764929724721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-15095152879487637892013-08-29T06:45:59.762+10:002013-08-29T06:45:59.762+10:00We are in the last 3 weeks of an 8 month build and...We are in the last 3 weeks of an 8 month build and had a couple of celebrations along the way too! We had a slab party with all of our close friends after the slab had been poured and then a topping out celebration like you guys, but with beer and bbq for the builders. I think its such a lovely idea. Mel xMel - The Organic Mamashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232801778478918935noreply@blogger.com