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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

'Where does the Winter go' by Ethel Turner is one I remember..thanks David:) I'll go through it more later:)

[Monica Lamperd]

Brenda wrote: "You need the calming influence of the rain;D "

It's funny you write that Brenda! I've been completely unmotivated all day, but the moment the rain started this afternoon I was able to churn out an entire conclusion for one of my essays. The rain definitely has some kind of mystical power, even if it's just on my word-writing ability :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Monica wrote: "Brenda wrote: "You need the calming influence of the rain;D "

It's funny you write that Brenda! I've been completely unmotivated all day, but the moment the rain started this afternoon I was able ..."

Haha!! Well, it's good to know it helped! Let's hope there's no drought over your way then;D

[Margaret]

Love the sound of rain on the roof!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Love the sound of rain on the roof!"

OOoh!! Yes, I remember that from my childhood...an awesome sound!

[Margaret]

Best of all on a metal roof!

[Monica Lamperd]

Agreed! :)

[[deleted user]]

Though it does get loud...

Our creek is rushing white water at the moment. Luckily we had the dams' overflows dug out last year. Water tanks are nice and full though:)

[Margaret]

Our dams in N.S.W. are full, and the gardens are green. Some showers are forecast again over the next week.

[[deleted user]]

Nice to be out of the drought years for a change. :)

[Monica Lamperd]

We just recently hooked up our water tank for our shower to the roof so we're finally catching water! Needless to say.. good time to get it hooked up, it's completely full :) And our vegie garden is loving it too!

[BlueSky]

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for all houses to have a rainwater tank :) The best ever drinking water, and great back up. :)

And taking a side step ... Cold winter day + hot buttered crumpet with Vegemite = Heaven on a plate. Aaaahhh ...

[Margaret]

Winter's great for tasty, warming meals. Soup and hot buttered toast, baked dinners, warm desserts...

[[deleted user]]

Agreed, Vegemite on hot crumpets is pretty tasty indeed. I'm making pumpkin soup tonight. With fresh bread (from our friend at the markets). Oh, and warm desserts, lots of apples around at the moment, ideas, ideas...:)

[BlueSky]

Georgina wrote: "Agreed, Vegemite on hot crumpets is pretty tasty indeed. I'm making pumpkin soup tonight. With fresh bread (from our friend at the markets). Oh, and warm desserts, lots of apples around at the mome..."

Apple crumble - so easy and never disappoints. Has to be the recipe with brown sugar for topping tho :)

[[deleted user]]

And whipped cream. Yum. :D

[BlueSky]

Amen!! lol

[[deleted user]]

I make the pumpkin soup with oranges (juice only) added right at the end, so the taste doesn't cook out. And cream of course, and a dollop of tomatoe paste. Served with fresh bread and butter. Staves off the cold a treat. Eaten at the end of a Tassie winter day when the sun sets (abruptly) at 5pm.

[[deleted user]]

Anyone have a good pumpkin scone recipe? We have a lot of pumpkins at the moment. :)

[BlueSky]

I lost my mum's recipe, so I use one from bestrecipes.com.au

I substitute spelt flour for normal flour and they turn out fine :)

[[deleted user]]

Bluesky wrote: "I don't understand why it's not mandatory for all houses to have a rainwater tank :) The best ever drinking water, and great back up. :)

And taking a side step ... Cold winter day + hot buttered..."

Sorry bluesky but, I disagree about mandatory water tanks, firstly - I looked into this when we were building our house & found (like many) the cost was very prohibitive & then there was the pages of government regulations if you wanted to connect to taps inside the house.
Secondly - there is no need for water tanks in Cairns, unless one has the funds & wants to install a tank.

[[deleted user]]

Bluesky, I'll look it up, I use their recipe for pikelets (every Sat morning, by the decree of my kids).

David, definitely necessary in VIC, A.C.T. N.S.W. S.A. W.A and TAS, though!!

[[deleted user]]

But no, in Cairns your water tanketh runneth over :)

[Margaret]

Love all apple desserts... especially with cream or custard...:)

[Tracey]

Hi all,
Sorry I've been gone so long and haven't had a chance to chat but I've had some major dramas that have kept me offline. However, now I'm back and I'll be contributing to the conversations more. I've really missed all you guys and our interactions.
Cheers,
Trace

[Amber]

Brenda wrote: "These books on GR will help Amber...

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/d...

This is also a good site...

http://zenhabits.net/top-10-resources...

Good luck!"

Thanks Brenda, I will definitely check those out :-)

[Margaret]

Hi Tracey, Welcome back!:)

[[deleted user]]

Georgina wrote: "Bluesky, I'll look it up, I use their recipe for pikelets (every Sat morning, by the decree of my kids).

David, definitely necessary in VIC, A.C.T. N.S.W. S.A. W.A and TAS, though!!"

Don't get me wrong, I have lived at properties where
tanks are needed & a way of life, but they should be more affordable to those who need them.

[Blue Eyed Vixen]

Oh yum....I shouldn't log on here with an empty stomach :)

[BlueSky]

Blue Eyed Vixen wrote: "Oh yum....I shouldn't log on here with an empty stomach :)"

Yeah ... I reckon I gained half a kilo just reading the thread ;o)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh please, all you lovely people talking about those gorgeous recipes...please add them to this thread http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4... so we can all use them!!!

Apple recipes, pumpkin soup, scones........yummy!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tracey wrote: "Hi all,
Sorry I've been gone so long and haven't had a chance to chat but I've had some major dramas that have kept me offline. However, now I'm back and I'll be contributing to the conversations ..."

Tracey, welcome back! So lovely to have you back here again...do hope you're ok now!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Amber wrote: "Brenda wrote: "These books on GR will help Amber...

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/d...

This is also a good site...

http://zenhabits.net/top-10-resources...

Good luck!"

Thanks Brenda, I w..."

You're welcome Amber:)

[Michael]

On this day 100 years ago, Australia's only Nobel prize winner for Literature; Patrick White was born.

[[deleted user]]

David wrote: "Georgina wrote: "Bluesky, I'll look it up, I use their recipe for pikelets (every Sat morning, by the decree of my kids).

David, definitely necessary in VIC, A.C.T. N.S.W. S.A. W.A and TAS, thoug..."

I agree-absolutely.

[Davina]

Amber wrote: "Hi all... so, can I just jump in here and talk about anything? :-D

I was wondering if anyone has any good de-cluttering tips, strategies or books to recommend to me... every room of my house is cl..."

I know this is slightly delayed Amber but try this lady she has a blog and a facebook page. Her hint for today about decluttering your winter wardrobe is a good one I think. http://www.facebook.com/#!/organisedh...

[Amber]

Davina wrote: "I know this is slightly delayed Amber but try this lady she has a blog and a facebook page. Her hint for today about decluttering your winter wardrobe is a good one I think. http://www.facebook.com/#!/organisedh..."

That is a good tip Davina, thanks for the link :-)

[Davina]

No problem, Glad you like it.

[Margaret]

I've been looking through Goodreads trying to find places to put this.:) Yesterday, I set up a Q&A Group to discuss my latest book, a collection of Short Stories. If anyone would like to contribute, it would be lovely. Why not put on your thinking caps and ask some questions? I'll do my best to answer. Thanks. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "I've been looking through Goodreads trying to find places to put this.:) Yesterday, I set up a Q&A Group to discuss my latest book, a collection of Short Stories. If anyone would like to contribute..."

Do you have the link for your group Margaret?

[Margaret]

Sorry, Brenda. Can you tell me what to do....but I'm an absolute novice at computing.

[Michael]

Here's the link; http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/7...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Margaret wrote: "Sorry, Brenda. Can you tell me what to do....but I'm an absolute novice at computing."

Thanks Michael...Margaret, you just copy the link at the top of the page when you're in your group (or anywhere else you need to put a link in), then paste it into this 'comment' box...then post and it'll appear like when Michael did it above....

[Margaret]

A big 'thank you' to both of you!:) Here's hoping we can get some responses! Fingers crossed!

[Tracey]

Hi all and thanks for the warm welcome back. I noticed you were talking about soups earlier - as it's coming on for winter now I usually cook up a huge batch of home made chicken soup - I use chicken thighs, potatos, turnips, parsnips, barley and a home made stock from cooking down the chicken thighs. Sometimes I might add some extra stock but usually the water from cooking the thighs is enough. I also make up a huge batch of chilli con carne - I cheat there and use mince and a pack of chilli con carne from Maggi's but it comes out beautifully. Then I bundle them all into containers with enough for two people, me and the hubby, and bingo you've got dinner taken care of for most of winter. My only other tip is have lots of
French loaves in the freezer as well to go with the soup or chilli and you're set.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tracey wrote: "Hi all and thanks for the warm welcome back. I noticed you were talking about soups earlier - as it's coming on for winter now I usually cook up a huge batch of home made chicken soup - I use chick..."

Yum Tracey, that sounds delightful!! Thanks for sharing:)

[Michael]

I spend my two days off scheduling posts for my blog. 18 posts scheduled and still more reviews to write, edit and schedule. this is almost a full time job, too bad it doesn't pay enough :P

[Michael]

Michael wrote: "Wow you have been really putting alot into your blog Kl such dedication. :)"

I love talking about books

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I spend my two days off scheduling posts for my blog. 18 posts scheduled and still more reviews to write, edit and schedule. this is almost a full time job, too bad it doesn't pay enough :P"

Haha!! Enough? I know you do it for the love of it KL!!

[Michael]

If I could do it full time I would