Comments for The Compost Diaries http://www.compostdiaries.com   The Conversation Continues Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:13:56 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by George http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27263 George Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:13:56 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27263 I was fortunate enough to have met with Robin a number of times over the years, especially when I went to seedy saturday at Roberts Creek. Always looked forward to seeing her. She helped me alot when my dog Poohbear was dying of cancer. Robin, you will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet you both in person and over the email. The world is poorer now because you've left us. I hope Poohbear was there waiting for you on the other side. Sorry you didn't get a chance to meet Chloe. I was fortunate enough to have met with Robin a number of times over the years, especially when I went to seedy saturday at Roberts Creek. Always looked forward to seeing her. She helped me alot when my dog Poohbear was dying of cancer.

Robin, you will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet you both in person and over the email. The world is poorer now because you’ve left us. I hope Poohbear was there waiting for you on the other side. Sorry you didn’t get a chance to meet Chloe.

]]> Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by Connie Kuramoto http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27262 Connie Kuramoto Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:01:58 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27262 Goodbye Robin! I also admired what you were doing from afar, had great email conversations with you, and will always be sorry I never quite made it over to Roberts Creek to see, in person, what you were up to. I know, from many, the positive influence you had on so many, and know you will be missed. I feel like somehow this is the passing of a legend. I am sure there are gardens in the afterlife...will meet you there someday! Goodbye Robin! I also admired what you were doing from afar, had great email conversations with you, and will always be sorry I never quite made it over to Roberts Creek to see, in person, what you were up to. I know, from many, the positive influence you had on so many, and know you will be missed. I feel like somehow this is the passing of a legend.
I am sure there are gardens in the afterlife…will meet you there someday!

]]> Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by The Logbutcher http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27260 The Logbutcher Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:45:47 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27260 Oh man. Just got home. Barb just shared with me about Robin. Aaahhh! Man, I met Robin 12 years ago, when I stumbled off of living on Gambier for many years. New to the Sunshine Coast, trying to get work for my portable sawmill business. One of my first jobs was for someone on Pell Road. Just down the way was Robin, who had heard I was milling nearby. She wanted to see what I was doing and mentioned she had some logs needing milling. An extremely friendly person, Robin asked "if it would be worth her while". She needed raised garden bed planks and some decking material. I of course had to go to her place to see what she needed. I was easily drawn in to he friendly spirit and of course, once I saw her place, how little room there was to mill, how few logs she had, logic went right out the window. She was new to me, had no money, I was new to the coast but she shared her vision about growing food and gardening. Needless to say, I milled Robin's logs. I listened to her share her passionate vision. Man, though not the most financially profitable job, the value in return with Robin sharing her spirit, was priceless. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Robin. Peace be with you and you are with us all Robin. You made an impact and shared valuable lessons. Thank you for inviting me in. Buddy Boyd Oh man. Just got home. Barb just shared with me about Robin. Aaahhh! Man, I met Robin 12 years ago, when I stumbled off of living on Gambier for many years. New to the Sunshine Coast, trying to get work for my portable sawmill business. One of my first jobs was for someone on Pell Road. Just down the way was Robin, who had heard I was milling nearby. She wanted to see what I was doing and mentioned she had some logs needing milling. An extremely friendly person, Robin asked “if it would be worth her while”. She needed raised garden bed planks and some decking material. I of course had to go to her place to see what she needed. I was easily drawn in to he friendly spirit and of course, once I saw her place, how little room there was to mill, how few logs she had, logic went right out the window. She was new to me, had no money, I was new to the coast but she shared her vision about growing food and gardening. Needless to say, I milled Robin’s logs. I listened to her share her passionate vision. Man, though not the most financially profitable job, the value in return with Robin sharing her spirit, was priceless. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to meet and work with Robin. Peace be with you and you are with us all Robin. You made an impact and shared valuable lessons. Thank you for inviting me in. Buddy Boyd

]]> Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by Keira McPhee http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27255 Keira McPhee Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:11:02 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27255 Lovely Spring. Robin's garden was magic and learning there beside her was the best. I wrote about that experience a few years back: http://tothequick.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/robins-coming-to-town/ But yesterday I came across this post from someone I don't know who was also deeply touched by Robin's garden. It's a great description of a magic place. http://web.me.com/jcovernton/Site_2/Blog/Entries/2010/10/12_the_feminine_divine.html Lovely Spring.
Robin’s garden was magic and learning there beside her was the best. I wrote about that experience a few years back:

http://tothequick.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/robins-coming-to-town/

But yesterday I came across this post from someone I don’t know who was also deeply touched by Robin’s garden. It’s a great description of a magic place. http://web.me.com/jcovernton/Site_2/Blog/Entries/2010/10/12_the_feminine_divine.html

]]> Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by Virginia Jacobsen http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27250 Virginia Jacobsen Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:01 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27250 Robin connected us to this earth. She was wise, humourous, with such a sweet personality. It was a privilage to have her wisdom shared with all of us. She left a proud and purposeful legacy. She will be missed. Now, may she go onward to greater aspirations! Virginia Robin connected us to this earth. She was wise, humourous, with such a sweet personality. It was a privilage to have her wisdom shared with all of us. She left a proud and purposeful legacy. She will be missed. Now, may she go onward to greater aspirations!
Virginia

]]> Comment on To Robin, Love Spring by Cheryl Thomas http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/02/22/to-robin-love-spring/#comment-27248 Cheryl Thomas Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:47:26 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3796#comment-27248 This is a sad announcement for sure - Indeed you will be missed. Thank you for all you gave, and to your friends and family - thank you for sharing Robin with the world - she and her work will 'live on' in many ways. This is a sad announcement for sure – Indeed you will be missed. Thank you for all you gave, and to your friends and family – thank you for sharing Robin with the world – she and her work will ‘live on’ in many ways.

]]> Comment on Pink Slip by helen Roelofsen http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/01/25/pink-slip/#comment-25978 helen Roelofsen Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:25:21 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3677#comment-25978 Thank you Spring for the compliment and the pink slip narrative. I have decorated many Christmas trees over the years, was getting a wee bored till I decided to also be creative and original. Helped with the creative juices and bringing back the joy of decorating a tree and loving it. I don't mind the silver trees as much as use to, because again...the let's have fun and pleasure from brighting up my world, the world. Thank you Spring for the compliment and the pink slip narrative. I have decorated many Christmas trees over the years, was getting a wee bored till I decided to also be creative and original. Helped with the creative juices and bringing back the joy of decorating a tree and loving it.
I don’t mind the silver trees as much as use to, because again…the let’s have fun and pleasure from brighting up my world, the world.

]]> Comment on Acknowledgements by Rosemary Plummer http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/01/20/acknowledgements/#comment-25662 Rosemary Plummer Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:19:27 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3607#comment-25662 Dear Spring I so appreciate reading these acknowledgements, recognizing the contributions of some I know personally and others only by reputation and written or spoken word, still more I have yet to encounter. I look forward to reading your books and drawing further inspiration from them, as a believer in compost,and a writer. Rosemary Plummer BCFSN Dear Spring

I so appreciate reading these acknowledgements, recognizing the contributions of some I know personally and others only by reputation and written or spoken word, still more I have yet to encounter. I look forward to reading your books and drawing further inspiration from them, as a believer in compost,and a writer.
Rosemary Plummer
BCFSN

]]> Comment on Celyddon Farms by Celyddon Farms | BC Home and Garden http://www.compostdiaries.com/2012/01/10/celyddon-farms/#comment-24673 Celyddon Farms | BC Home and Garden Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:48:48 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3605#comment-24673 [...] Full story… This entry was posted in Sustainable Living and tagged Celyddon Farms, certified organic greenhouses, organic greenhouse Fraser Valley. Bookmark the permalink. ← Space Saving Beds [...] [...] Full story… This entry was posted in Sustainable Living and tagged Celyddon Farms, certified organic greenhouses, organic greenhouse Fraser Valley. Bookmark the permalink. ← Space Saving Beds [...]

]]> Comment on Wishy Washy by Eve http://www.compostdiaries.com/2011/12/18/wishy-washy/#comment-21262 Eve Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:38:29 +0000 http://www.compostdiaries.com/?p=3487#comment-21262 Ah Spring, I came back to the VAQ after a few years away from swimming and couldn't believe how dreadful the showers are. You're so right about them shutting off every few seconds. And if anyone flushes the toilet, look out. It's going to get very hot, very fast. How sad that an "upgrade" has made things worse. Ah Spring, I came back to the VAQ after a few years away from swimming and couldn’t believe how dreadful the showers are. You’re so right about them shutting off every few seconds. And if anyone flushes the toilet, look out. It’s going to get very hot, very fast.
How sad that an “upgrade” has made things worse.

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