tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post1080274531527800935..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: What She Wore -- Cycling in Amsterdam, Commuting back Home . . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88981758782929766332014-04-24T07:25:03.284-07:002014-04-24T07:25:03.284-07:00I love it! Thanks so much for chiming in -- we hav...I love it! Thanks so much for chiming in -- we have a couple of kayaks here, and I'm hoping to get out soon -- my husband's paddled to town a few times already this season. Ours is all ocean-paddling, though -- River is quite different, especially in Australia -- sounds so exotic! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80527271117905281352014-04-24T07:23:12.010-07:002014-04-24T07:23:12.010-07:00There are a number of errands where we live that r...There are a number of errands where we live that require the car as well, and I generally take ours for the fairly short commute to work just because I'm generally packing so many texts, student marking, etc. But we do what we can, right? We're in low teens, Celsius here, so our temps are not much better than yours. . . Curious to see how you'll feel about The Goldfinch as it progresses. I was so absorbed at the beginning, recoiled partway through, although I was captivated throughout. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-25445950949279411992014-04-23T23:15:47.750-07:002014-04-23T23:15:47.750-07:00Hot out of the shower after a kayak along the Toma...Hot out of the shower after a kayak along the Tomakin River in Southern NSW, Australia. Wore board shorts and an old tee. Long time enjoyer of your blog, just had to jump in on this! Beautiful Autumn day in the Southern Hemisphere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57971714113913054342014-04-23T18:27:07.924-07:002014-04-23T18:27:07.924-07:00Since I live in suburbia, I need to drive for my e...Since I live in suburbia, I need to drive for my errands most days. I do try to park far away and walk when I can. We only have one vehicle since my sweetie takes the trolley, (tram, train, streetcar) into town. Today, our spring weather showed its capriciousness again with a 43 degree start which never warmed up much. My only clothing adjustment needs to be in my everyday jeans which are a wee bit too snug right now! Come to think of it, that may be an adjustment for me, not the jeans!<br /><br />Am reading The Goldfinch right now. I am loving her writing and descriptions. I feel as if I am living in the book, a true measure of a good read!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424660063345307786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78385641945934819182014-04-23T07:04:36.512-07:002014-04-23T07:04:36.512-07:00Again, imagining a friend on a double-decker bus t...Again, imagining a friend on a double-decker bus the same day as I'm cycling to our little boat ferry is a lovely benefit of blogging. <br />I have a number of such emergency garments in my office at work also. A mohair wrap, a down vest, not the fingerless gloves yet, but that's a thought . . . Stay warm! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61002059695234377432014-04-23T07:02:15.354-07:002014-04-23T07:02:15.354-07:00Walking is so often a pleasure, isn't it, alth...Walking is so often a pleasure, isn't it, although our busy lives mean we often deny ourselves. It's true about skirts -- they seem a bit more relaxed than pants when between size.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62200534529009314542014-04-23T07:00:49.683-07:002014-04-23T07:00:49.683-07:00I found The Goldfinch wince-making, squirm-making ...I found The Goldfinch wince-making, squirm-making even in spots, so much tension, but absolutely compelling and so much to think about. Wonderful descriptions of craft, interiors. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69262594885003708152014-04-23T07:00:01.770-07:002014-04-23T07:00:01.770-07:00Skipping is good! ;-)
Isn't this fun, exchangi...Skipping is good! ;-)<br />Isn't this fun, exchanging notes across countries, oceans, continents -- fun for me to imagine a friend at "leadenhall Street Market" watching Morris dancers. So different from my day. At least I'm 2/3 through my invigilating now . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41443427275239127722014-04-23T06:58:38.980-07:002014-04-23T06:58:38.980-07:00I forgot my sunglasses in the morning -- mistake! ...I forgot my sunglasses in the morning -- mistake! But then I needed my umbrella in the afternoon -- did the skies open up on you too?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69268865189648388412014-04-23T06:58:02.016-07:002014-04-23T06:58:02.016-07:00Nice when you can balance errands with some social...Nice when you can balance errands with some social time. I bet that was a good day.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-61000708454861220642014-04-23T06:56:57.034-07:002014-04-23T06:56:57.034-07:00That's a great walking route! There's a pa...That's a great walking route! There's a particular cafe I'm thinking of in the Village, where we've sat outside in the sun. . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39556867623273402532014-04-23T06:56:08.915-07:002014-04-23T06:56:08.915-07:00He's dedicated then, sacrificing sleep for mus...He's dedicated then, sacrificing sleep for music!<br />Isn't it a fabulous city -- I love the style overall and the crazy variety of bikes and attachments!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22229200379391843892014-04-23T06:55:00.466-07:002014-04-23T06:55:00.466-07:00Ah, newlyweds. . . ;-)Ah, newlyweds. . . ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85103423100719841282014-04-23T06:16:23.637-07:002014-04-23T06:16:23.637-07:00Finagled a lift in today and it'll be Shanks&#...Finagled a lift in today and it'll be Shanks's pony home for me. Unless it rains and then I'll go for one of those chauffeur driven, double decker thingies, since you ask. (Really rather appropriately, as today's endeavour is to get to grips with mobilities)<br /><br />Wearing jeans and warm jumper here in the postgrad office. Also pressed into service what it pleases me to call my emergency fleece, which lives on my chair for just such a spring day. About to have to resort to emergency fingerless gloves. Thermals and a manly sweater for me tomorrow<br /><br />Lovely to see Amsterdam - one of my favourite cities<br />Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58632120903705683162014-04-22T19:50:41.659-07:002014-04-22T19:50:41.659-07:00Walked - a pleasure on this lovely spring day - to...Walked - a pleasure on this lovely spring day - to the library in a skirt (not as short as the one pictured), a light cardigan and bare legs. I find that, as I am between sizes again, skirts are easier to manage in the transition. ilonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549380953245364444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38904965656809232212014-04-22T13:46:48.456-07:002014-04-22T13:46:48.456-07:00Walking today, if I can get myself out of the hous...Walking today, if I can get myself out of the house. I'm feeling like a slug after a busy weekend. <br />I've heard mixed reviews about The Goldfinch, but I'm thinking I'll give it a whirl. Amsterdam - visited there long ago. An elegant bike rider.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65512644534562209762014-04-22T10:45:49.606-07:002014-04-22T10:45:49.606-07:00Also reading The Goldfinch - but haven't got t...Also reading The Goldfinch - but haven't got to Amsterdam yet. Just skipped to the corner shop four doors down for the makings of packed lunches for tomorrow. My son is on a first aid course for child carers (gap year job) and I'm meeting a friend in Leadenhall Street Market, London to see Morris dancers because it will be St George's Day. Happy invigilating/marking ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-56296354494844959142014-04-22T08:52:37.428-07:002014-04-22T08:52:37.428-07:00I plan to wear my skinny jeans a striped Breton to...I plan to wear my skinny jeans a striped Breton top and a vest with a scarf at the neck. Will need my sunnies today Hooray!<br />Plan on walking and doing some local errands....hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29685499595015674812014-04-22T08:33:35.830-07:002014-04-22T08:33:35.830-07:00Great shots! Her skirt has lots of stretch, but b...Great shots! Her skirt has lots of stretch, but being so short, it also doesn't need much :-)). I'm lunching with friends and grocery shopping...by car. xoJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86692958236306067372014-04-22T08:07:31.518-07:002014-04-22T08:07:31.518-07:00I walked over to Shakespeare and Co.to pick up a c...I walked over to Shakespeare and Co.to pick up a couple books to read en route, wandered back through Village St. Paul. I might take the bus to the theatre tonight.<br />I really enjoy the no car lifestyle. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-75001344728698945552014-04-22T07:44:24.965-07:002014-04-22T07:44:24.965-07:00I'll be walking the Wee Guy to early morning c...I'll be walking the Wee Guy to early morning choir practice at school then during at my keyboard.<br />Ah Amsterdam! I loved the cycle style over there. Nothing pretentious - cycling fitted in with everyday life, encompassing all styles and fashions.pomomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338550638937829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49634299911942890652014-04-22T07:28:42.270-07:002014-04-22T07:28:42.270-07:00Driving Significant Husband to his office:).Driving Significant Husband to his office:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com