tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post5209675933619993570..comments2024-03-29T02:30:24.590+11:00Comments on eclectica: Table of Wisdomkyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-83271220082361200982018-02-11T20:17:30.951+11:002018-02-11T20:17:30.951+11:00Modern and sexy is overrated. These kind of groups...Modern and sexy is overrated. These kind of groups are wonderful for more mature people, just as carers and baby groups are a life line for people looking after babies. I took my mother to a "Life begins at 50" group which was held twice a month at our church and it got her out of the house and with other people and she loved it. Well done for all the work involved.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-87286601004697143432018-02-10T08:56:21.134+11:002018-02-10T08:56:21.134+11:00They tell us there is huge demand for volunteers b...They tell us there is huge demand for volunteers but in my experience it can be hard for people to find the right fit. I'm sure the right thing will pop up at the right time!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-39570137208864944752018-02-10T08:54:03.876+11:002018-02-10T08:54:03.876+11:00I'm honoured to make it into your book of quot...I'm honoured to make it into your book of quotes!<br />When I last posted, I didn't know the history of it myself. My grandmotheres were both highly involved but my mum was of the generation who started to ignore it so I went into it knowing nothing at all except for it's old fashioned imagekyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-87078029722464077032018-02-10T08:52:03.996+11:002018-02-10T08:52:03.996+11:00Yes, it's a lovely thing to be involved in. Th...Yes, it's a lovely thing to be involved in. The Salvation Army are having a bit of an identity crisis, like most churches in the western world, so I am glad your local one is useful and thriving!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-60605562687161256502018-02-10T08:22:52.251+11:002018-02-10T08:22:52.251+11:00I have always enjoyed the company of older people ...I have always enjoyed the company of older people (older ladies in particular). I checked in at my local Mairie (town hall) to see if I could volunteer a few hours a week but sadly not much available outside of working hours as yet. When I retire in the next few years who knows. AnnaTreadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-27181350844226213772018-02-10T06:32:03.062+11:002018-02-10T06:32:03.062+11:00I should have said last paragraph because there ar...I should have said last paragraph because there are two sentences.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-88359201742336943872018-02-10T06:31:04.829+11:002018-02-10T06:31:04.829+11:00When you last posted about this group I hadn't...When you last posted about this group I hadn't really picked up on the way it had formed and its roots and the way it now operates. I think it's a splendid idea. I love your last sentence. It's gone into my book of Blogger Quotes.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-80909916830650839752018-02-10T05:06:52.168+11:002018-02-10T05:06:52.168+11:00What a lovely tradition and I'm sure everyone ...What a lovely tradition and I'm sure everyone benefits, you included. About a block from where I live there is a Salvation Army church. They are very active in the community and I appreciate all that they do.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-83123786971040019332018-02-09T19:06:23.258+11:002018-02-09T19:06:23.258+11:00I did read the link! You have a great tradition of...I did read the link! You have a great tradition of local foods in the south! there is really nothing like that herekyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-72779063719056853542018-02-09T16:53:17.501+11:002018-02-09T16:53:17.501+11:00We have senior groups that are similar and dissimi...We have senior groups that are similar and dissimilar to this one. Yes, I remember your bringing cards they took home. That was funny. Did you read the link with the poke post?Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-36352135292824632952018-02-08T09:59:13.726+11:002018-02-08T09:59:13.726+11:00Nick, the church is continually throwing away old ...Nick, the church is continually throwing away old ideas and while I understand the need for change and growth, sometimes we throw the baby out with the bathwater. I wish we didn't do thatkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-86098196870052418342018-02-08T09:57:15.253+11:002018-02-08T09:57:15.253+11:00It's so much more civilised than anything I do...It's so much more civilised than anything I do at home!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-74816917442670581472018-02-08T09:56:18.765+11:002018-02-08T09:56:18.765+11:00Thanks Red, it also gave me an excuse to take a ph...Thanks Red, it also gave me an excuse to take a photo they might not otherwise have agreed to :)kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-91730086394144096502018-02-08T09:55:42.053+11:002018-02-08T09:55:42.053+11:00I don't have to do much, just be there with so...I don't have to do much, just be there with something to keep people interested. I appreciate your encouragement, though!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-24684483389238310942018-02-08T09:54:39.523+11:002018-02-08T09:54:39.523+11:00extra pints are no good for your vision or most li...extra pints are no good for your vision or most likely your trivia!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-31592460755611123742018-02-08T08:54:32.799+11:002018-02-08T08:54:32.799+11:00I'm sure the Home League is much appreciated b...I'm sure the Home League is much appreciated by all those involved. Good for you helping to keep it going. As Jenny says, many people have no one to talk to and are desperately lonely.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-87419840482993584282018-02-08T06:43:16.089+11:002018-02-08T06:43:16.089+11:00This is a truly lovely thing to be a part of - so ...This is a truly lovely thing to be a part of - so many people have no one to talk to or listen to them. jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-59318280165501457192018-02-08T02:16:06.567+11:002018-02-08T02:16:06.567+11:00Great idea. I'm sure many people will be touch...Great idea. I'm sure many people will be touched by receiving cards and notes.and think of what it does to the senders.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-47125958781376469602018-02-08T00:01:52.008+11:002018-02-08T00:01:52.008+11:00You are doing very good work Kylie and I admire yo...You are doing very good work Kylie and I admire you for it.Rummuserhttp://rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-29542016769698682592018-02-07T23:19:32.600+11:002018-02-07T23:19:32.600+11:00I knew I shouldn't have had that extra pint at...I knew I shouldn't have had that extra pint at the pub quiz last night! The picture at the top of this blogpost appears to be moving!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-17736793479824425932018-02-07T16:50:03.972+11:002018-02-07T16:50:03.972+11:00Thanks Amanda!Thanks Amanda!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017882226857032208.post-79038021962407611792018-02-07T16:46:49.272+11:002018-02-07T16:46:49.272+11:00Well said and written Kylie :)
Well said and written Kylie :)<br />Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170789134364943347noreply@blogger.com