tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4437326660536226206..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Independence Day Challenge - Week 1Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12378640548522301892010-03-07T22:59:50.086-05:002010-03-07T22:59:50.086-05:00Callie, good for you! I should make some planter ...Callie, good for you! I should make some planter boxes some time.<br /><br />Rainbow Rivers I'm delighted you're joining in!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58517384495497488262010-03-07T09:50:17.119-05:002010-03-07T09:50:17.119-05:00Absolutely love this challenge Leigh! I am joining...Absolutely love this challenge Leigh! I am joining in and just put it up on my blog! I look forward to reading more of your challenge! Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463183105162662640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91149145081094819442010-03-07T01:43:43.046-05:002010-03-07T01:43:43.046-05:00We are going to plant in planter boxes this year b...We are going to plant in planter boxes this year but nothing in such a structured manner. Good luck to all the gardeners!Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64401176534902391932010-03-06T15:30:53.145-05:002010-03-06T15:30:53.145-05:00Barb, I agree, some are not very hard. There are ...Barb, I agree, some are not very hard. There are a lot more good ideas at Sharon's blog. This is do-able for all of us.<br /><br />Flower, the record keeping truly is helpful. For me too. I found it helped to think back over the week and write down what I've done. Sometimes the little things don't seem like much, but when they're all put down in a list, it's encouraging to see how the little thing adds up.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86674715496711380412010-03-06T13:25:31.496-05:002010-03-06T13:25:31.496-05:00You are an encourager! Your record keeping is so h...You are an encourager! Your record keeping is so helpful and I will ponder all I've read. Thanks for your lists...and ideas!!Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561651773885570068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65865758440517867852010-03-06T09:27:14.473-05:002010-03-06T09:27:14.473-05:00There is not reason why each one of us can't d...There is not reason why each one of us can't do a little to decrease our carbon foot print and help the planet. <br /><br />You've listed lots of things we all can do when it comes to food and some not very hard. I for one hope to be more mindful of what I eat and where it comes from.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12209181629883696212010-03-05T23:33:59.655-05:002010-03-05T23:33:59.655-05:00Thanks Benita! But really, it doesn't take tw...Thanks Benita! But really, it doesn't take two cooperating folks to do it. If you plant a tree, or some tomatoes, if you eat lettuce from your garden, if you pop a few chopped up green peppers into the freezer, these all count. Even your 10,000 steps program. If you walk a block instead of driving, your decreasing your dependence on gasoline. Go read the description on Sharon's blog It's encouraging. Every little bit helps. That's what it's all about.<br /><br />Julie, you will enjoy your garden so much! Of course, you've done a lot this year too, finishing your home and getting a new loom. <br /><br />Sue, I agree. It seems more an encouragement than a challenge doesn't it? Or actually, it's a personal challenge for oneself. That's how I'm viewing it anyway. <br /><br />Sharon, it's interesting to read how others participate in this challenge. Folks from all over, doing what they can, some more, some less. I didn't realize your place was once part of a larger ranch. And it's interesting that someone could make a successful go of it in Nevada!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55907193821132813582010-03-05T23:21:45.209-05:002010-03-05T23:21:45.209-05:00I want to say - but you live in a good climate for...I want to say - but you live in a good climate for that. Then I have to step back and realize that the ranch I live on was self-sustaining until it was subdivided so I could live here.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16693596426547182582010-03-05T17:24:28.923-05:002010-03-05T17:24:28.923-05:00That challenge seems really cool. I like how it...That challenge seems really cool. I like how it's not an all-or-nothing thing. I'm definitely sometimes guilty of thinking I have to do the huge version, rather than the tiny do-able version of things!<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />SueLife Looms Largehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522897791564181980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88459471965311987282010-03-05T10:06:21.649-05:002010-03-05T10:06:21.649-05:00I'm trying to be more like you hopfully it wil...I'm trying to be more like you hopfully it will get easier once I have my garden space ready for planting!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775727376347737034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57361775693917802722010-03-05T07:39:36.356-05:002010-03-05T07:39:36.356-05:00Do you know what I admire most about what you are ...Do you know what I admire most about what you are doing? I admire that you and your husband are on the same page on this. I'd love to do something like this, but it would be me doing all the work, and with a day job, there is no way to do what you two do together. If only you knew how inspiring your site is to the rest of us. Have you though about using your experiences and your blog site and turning your story into a book? I'd buy it in a heart beat!Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.com