tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post8319362320699671618..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: My place and yours - wherever I lay my hat, that's my home.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-50893957691088372152010-01-28T08:33:10.982+11:002010-01-28T08:33:10.982+11:00You said it so beautifully! Our family IS home!You said it so beautifully! Our family IS home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-88709712282416045592009-12-09T19:13:20.838+11:002009-12-09T19:13:20.838+11:00I loved reading this post Kate.I loved reading this post Kate.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921667979758743998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-12134072764504698782009-12-09T13:15:10.746+11:002009-12-09T13:15:10.746+11:00I have nominated your blog....... really dont know...I have nominated your blog....... really dont know what the idea is but I love your space and thought I would pass it on to you. By the way, how do I post a link to someones blog...... mine always shows the whole address.....!LiliPilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547010577115586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-64399730356846286472009-12-09T11:19:24.656+11:002009-12-09T11:19:24.656+11:00Thats the table where I got my arse kicked by a ti...Thats the table where I got my arse kicked by a tiny little, sneaky, clever UNO genius. I still get nightmares.RoLuchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246565610676778940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-21729663886686091822009-12-09T10:53:07.214+11:002009-12-09T10:53:07.214+11:00I also got a bit teary reading this wonderful and ...I also got a bit teary reading this wonderful and moving post.thank you for sharing such an terrifying and personal thing. And what a great centre of your home your table is.<br />PS.I've given you an award on my blog, but you don't have to play along if you don't want to.teddybearswednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068878478604992309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-91477162637275974532009-12-09T10:40:08.900+11:002009-12-09T10:40:08.900+11:00Thank goodness for the wind change and that you we...Thank goodness for the wind change and that you were all together too at the time. It must be scary going through that, I feel scared enough when the bushfires are close but not even in our suburb! Love the kitchen table, it is huge but I am sure it is a memory maker.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893692345113831018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-28087539622511826102009-12-09T09:21:22.252+11:002009-12-09T09:21:22.252+11:00Lovely post, so glad to hear your house was ok. M...Lovely post, so glad to hear your house was ok. My nephews lost everything in the fires & they were extremely lucky to escape. It certainly makes you realise how insignificant everything else is - family is everything...fabulous dining table, by the way!mel @ loved handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089482748571082995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-6868563657050330332009-12-09T08:42:38.406+11:002009-12-09T08:42:38.406+11:00wow i cant even begin to imagine what it must be l...wow i cant even begin to imagine what it must be like to have your house threatened by fire. What incredible perspective on the treasures of your heart. <br />so glad you never lost your home and that your beautiful table is still with you. xxxWezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429946787452596029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-18859861230245971702009-12-09T08:40:08.727+11:002009-12-09T08:40:08.727+11:00Really puts things into perspective - great post K...Really puts things into perspective - great post KateOne Flew Overhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559822709683244056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-18027615677019082612009-12-09T00:40:32.651+11:002009-12-09T00:40:32.651+11:00oh Kate! just reading that gave me a shiver, just ...oh Kate! just reading that gave me a shiver, just thinking that Bren was not with you..ohhh.<br />I didn't play this week either as I just could not think of a singular thing that could make me feel home other than my precious family. <br />and in times like the bushfires that's all that I would ever need.<br />glad it turned out happily for you & your precious family. ♥Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907149329120730070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-90559125149309619252009-12-08T23:48:00.765+11:002009-12-08T23:48:00.765+11:00See, I was all ready with my comment to type, but ...See, I was all ready with my comment to type, but there simply isn't any point. What Mel said? Well, exactly like her. Including the bit about the dream table and you having a BEAUTY (and knowing how to use it!).Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520680195281725886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-91692252413485458542009-12-08T23:03:22.624+11:002009-12-08T23:03:22.624+11:00what a sobering post, Kate..must have been horrifi...what a sobering post, Kate..must have been horrific for you..thanks for sharing! btw way your kitchen table is amazing :))marianhttp://marianedwardsdreamweaver.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-1469563433459902652009-12-08T22:36:11.878+11:002009-12-08T22:36:11.878+11:00Oh WOW what a time ... a scarey story with all the...Oh WOW what a time ... a scarey story with all the elements, thankfully a happy ending. So pleased for you that everything worked out OK ... you're gorgeous, stay safe. xoCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139558255321645746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-15818996753096965872009-12-08T22:30:56.634+11:002009-12-08T22:30:56.634+11:00Oh Kate, that would have been scary. I haven't...Oh Kate, that would have been scary. I haven't been able to think of something for this weeks theme- except a kettle, and that is probably more to do with cuppas shared and chats had. I love you table, it's nice to have a good solid centre piece for a lot of that home action. Lovely post!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348847780442947633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-79010848653424254932009-12-08T22:11:39.693+11:002009-12-08T22:11:39.693+11:00Couldn't agree more about things not making th...Couldn't agree more about things not making the home - I didn't play this week either because I didn't have a "thing". And what a table! A table on steroids! A veritable mammoth of a table. Awesome!Leslyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704884943240371266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-78721780307111983422009-12-08T21:31:19.596+11:002009-12-08T21:31:19.596+11:00tears.................... nicely said.tears.................... nicely said.Cath @ chunkychookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07926661077860579075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-85965876026671762912009-12-08T21:18:36.380+11:002009-12-08T21:18:36.380+11:00I didn't join in with My Place & Yours thi...I didn't join in with My Place & Yours this week because I couldn't think of one single object that I treasure above all else to make my home, home.<br /><br />I realised too that it is family for me that makes home home - I thought about all the times we've moved in the last few years, the boy & I & then our wee little family, I remembered each new night in a new house, sometimes sitting in the dark, always sitting on the floor, amongst boxes or just our luggage from the plane, enjoying a take away dinner from our new neighbourhood & getting over the day - and it was always us, being together, that made the new place home. <br /><br />As much as I love stuff (and my how I love stuff), it cannot be relied upon to bring happyness, warmth or joy.<br /><br />Lovely post... You put it all much better than I ever could!Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036114016276478304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-21117840394437788122009-12-08T21:18:10.408+11:002009-12-08T21:18:10.408+11:00I liked reading your post, & I really want you...I liked reading your post, & I really want your table!!! Love it!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448837922659370827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-17019741791671668632009-12-08T21:06:33.737+11:002009-12-08T21:06:33.737+11:00Beautiful post Kate.Beautiful post Kate.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494036247908661426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-10321947392983950672009-12-08T17:37:55.771+11:002009-12-08T17:37:55.771+11:00What a wonderful table! So much good stuff and gr...What a wonderful table! So much good stuff and great conversation happens as a family at the table, special stuff really :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695755192071530022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-55581470578832784542009-12-08T17:35:10.245+11:002009-12-08T17:35:10.245+11:00I got a bit teary with this one. Dave is a fire fi...I got a bit teary with this one. Dave is a fire fighter and every year we prepare and get organized...some times it is just a little to close for comfort..The bit where you said to brendon..."I catch up with you in town"...got me the most...because that the bit that I fear the most that I and left standing and dave doesn't come back up the dam road.....grabs me every time xxLeonie Guldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787448815326799495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-28403958478356609922009-12-08T16:20:51.874+11:002009-12-08T16:20:51.874+11:00What a scary time that must have been for you and ...What a scary time that must have been for you and your family Kate... Thank goodness that wind changed direction and you guys are all o.k...<br />Love the table, it's huge!!!<br /><br />Jodie xxJodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817235224054753521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-24014088661137287332009-12-08T14:45:06.784+11:002009-12-08T14:45:06.784+11:00Oh Kate you have totally brought 'home' in...Oh Kate you have totally brought 'home' into focus. How scary that must of been for you and the girls and Bren. It's amazing isn't it how much "stuff" we accumulate and yet when it really comes to the crunch it is just that : stuff!<br /><br />Having said that my dream is to one day have a table like that. A big old (so that we don't have to be too precious) table that will serve a multitude of uses ;)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310824411609745841noreply@blogger.com