tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post7428438765404184264..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: No idle handsGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-47397917169267562682011-04-11T11:14:43.042+01:002011-04-11T11:14:43.042+01:00Fantastic! Well done, Gretel, you thoroughly deser...Fantastic! Well done, Gretel, you thoroughly deserve the recognition. I'll have to order one for the forthcoming grandchild. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-52562554845752831172011-04-05T13:33:41.469+01:002011-04-05T13:33:41.469+01:00Oredered my copy last night after reading Annes...Oredered my copy last night after reading Annes' post about her copy arriving, which lead me to read more here. Im now a follower and look forward to reading you book to my little girl xYvonne Moxonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140473611443854165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-52316371177457814702011-04-02T09:11:27.443+01:002011-04-02T09:11:27.443+01:00Well done Gretel, they need to stock their shelves...Well done Gretel, they need to stock their shelves high.<br /><br />In the meantime get Mrs Mouse to make you some honey and lemon cakes!Acornmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982884920388966786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-68564151906106259962011-03-30T09:47:42.629+01:002011-03-30T09:47:42.629+01:00Congratulations! I shall order your book for my tw...Congratulations! I shall order your book for my two year old granddaughter.<br /><br />I have only just found your lovely blog and look forward to catching up.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78758109040458828832011-03-30T03:01:49.444+01:002011-03-30T03:01:49.444+01:00Deservedly so!
It is illustrators whose work firs...Deservedly so! <br />It is illustrators whose work first introduces children to the world of art, and what a charming world you have created.Frances Tyrrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300498036210195590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-14727118576640050152011-03-28T21:12:09.243+01:002011-03-28T21:12:09.243+01:00Oh, Gretel, super news, Yupiiiiii!
Now your cough ...Oh, Gretel, super news, Yupiiiiii!<br />Now your cough has to be nice with you and let you enjoy the Spring.<br />Milly is such a hairy lady, I love her dress with pearls, quelle classe!Mlle Miraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097469480368586030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-16849369495800965252011-03-28T08:06:12.867+01:002011-03-28T08:06:12.867+01:00I'd like to join everyone in congratulating yo...I'd like to join everyone in congratulating you on your success. Been a lurking admirer on your blog for quite a while! Well done and well deserved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-8009437460963577192011-03-28T06:01:25.817+01:002011-03-28T06:01:25.817+01:00I am so very excited for you on the sellout of you...I am so very excited for you on the sellout of your book...Yippeee!!<br />Hope you feel better very soon.<br />Sending you hugs,auntpearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200555684340717816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-29048766991571401182011-03-27T23:52:09.643+01:002011-03-27T23:52:09.643+01:00what wonderful news about your book! it looks sple...what wonderful news about your book! it looks splendid! Sorry about the persistent cough; try some steam therapy that might loosen it up...Lrchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287598217794642050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-38269504135096732982011-03-27T23:19:46.183+01:002011-03-27T23:19:46.183+01:00My French version arrived, lovely. Can't wait ...My French version arrived, lovely. Can't wait to share it with the kids. <br /><br />janeJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088645094342340917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-7996816343441965732011-03-27T08:08:53.517+01:002011-03-27T08:08:53.517+01:00Wow, that's wonderful!
Hope you shake the ra...Wow, that's wonderful! <br />Hope you shake the rattly chest soon.<br />Love the two little geese peeking down on their WIP relations!Caroline Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458832101616631036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31755089598308047862011-03-27T06:19:20.749+01:002011-03-27T06:19:20.749+01:00So happy for you...about the book...not the cough....So happy for you...about the book...not the cough. I am finally rid of mine..the cough...I don't have a book. I think yours (book) is fab and wish we could get it here in the U.S. I know this is silly goose of a comment but it's 1 a.m. here and I need to get off here and go to bed. Keep up the wonderful work--hope you are feeling better soon! ♥Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908246018959064657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84567141173446743052011-03-26T16:25:45.872+00:002011-03-26T16:25:45.872+00:00That's brilliant, Gretel!! Congratulations on...That's brilliant, Gretel!! Congratulations on your news...well, it's just...it's just........*sigh*<br /><br />I see all your beautiful birds are gossiping about it too!Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687880147854083197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-59765279227494288862011-03-26T14:44:30.873+00:002011-03-26T14:44:30.873+00:00Isn't it wonderful when someone's success ...Isn't it wonderful when someone's success and happiness makes us feel incredibly happy and grateful?<br />I feel just so after reading this.<br />Your news is brightening this gray and mizzly (mizzley?) morning here. <br />Take care of the cough. Perhaps a hot toddy in the evening?<br />Oh, happy day!ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245099394863979981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-57996187519048367542011-03-26T12:49:49.233+00:002011-03-26T12:49:49.233+00:00You are just so incredibly productive, even while ...You are just so incredibly productive, even while feeling bad. <br /><br />Here's hoping for better breathing ahead, in the meantime, how glorious is it that you're selling so well?<br /><br />Spring's coming, and that cough has to go away soon. Seems like we all have a cough this time of year.Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-39137007673491342322011-03-26T11:14:21.781+00:002011-03-26T11:14:21.781+00:00Great news about the book, thoroughly deserved!Great news about the book, thoroughly deserved!jfidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691707855117125800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-22560331425590936832011-03-26T10:28:05.103+00:002011-03-26T10:28:05.103+00:00OMG....what a wonderful surprise Gretel!
I'...OMG....what a wonderful surprise Gretel! <br /><br />I'll be ordering my copy when I get home....they should be restocked by then....or.... are you also selling some yourself? .. <br /><br />We're in Portugal... wish it was easy to just hop over there for a visit...but, not to be this time..... <br />HOwever, we are really having a nice time and this could conceivably get to be a regular visit .... so, maybe some day in the future.............BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-17044435508855437682011-03-26T10:23:40.219+00:002011-03-26T10:23:40.219+00:00Brilliant!Brilliant!The Pea Podhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03431266336870053342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-77811198045385306212011-03-26T09:37:46.930+00:002011-03-26T09:37:46.930+00:00Hooray for you. I hope it goes global, universal!Hooray for you. I hope it goes global, universal!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467630407914812378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-30452330580335649112011-03-26T01:47:52.588+00:002011-03-26T01:47:52.588+00:00Gretel, do try to banish that cough (I write this ...Gretel, do try to banish that cough (I write this from one who pretends that her own two or is it three-year coughing interruptions do not exist.)<br /><br />Meanwhile...rejoice in your success with the book! Try to get your publishers to organize a tour to the States!<br /><br />I am so very happy for your happiness. Bravo, bravo, bravo.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78035017558382062032011-03-25T23:08:35.040+00:002011-03-25T23:08:35.040+00:00Dear Gretel,
Was there ever
any doubt?
Jane...Dear Gretel,<br /><br /> Was there ever <br /> any doubt?<br /><br />Janet xox<br /><br />Bask in the glory ;->Janet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-7244616234528365832011-03-25T22:31:57.659+00:002011-03-25T22:31:57.659+00:00What a happy day! Congratulations, dear Gretel!! I...What a happy day! Congratulations, dear Gretel!! I'll try to buy this book - it's a little bit difficult for me from here, but I have someone who helps from England!:) <br />I'm sorry, I missed the post, dedicated to your book. I't so nice you succeeded in fulfiling your dream - for your dear parents and for your artistic soul!<br />I'm so moved...<br />I'm wishing you a lot of new, amazing journeys in the world of children's literature!<br />P.S. Spring has JUST arrived here and the bushes and trees are in a hurry to bloom and show their leaves! I hope I could "catch" some butterflies, while dancing in the gardens. Later on..:))))rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-73456179901257837562011-03-25T22:04:34.705+00:002011-03-25T22:04:34.705+00:00That would explain why it showed up as backordered...<i>That</i> would explain why it showed up as backordered. Well, patience is supposed to be a virtue.<br /><br />Sorry to hear you've picked up the smoker's cough. I often run into a case of the crud this time of year, usually because of allergies... and over time it devolves into bronchitis. Yech. Take care and stay warm!Soozcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549632685008663664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84723558184591745322011-03-25T20:42:27.867+00:002011-03-25T20:42:27.867+00:00Wicked Amazon - I was supposed to be notified when...Wicked Amazon - I was supposed to be notified when it was in stock, but not a word. I shall chase it up!<br /><br />Isn't this exciting!!!!!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-20470111270639508512011-03-25T20:39:39.773+00:002011-03-25T20:39:39.773+00:00YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, well done Gretel.
Hope you g...YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, well done Gretel.<br /><br />Hope you get rid of the seed pod soon.<br /><br />Claire :)Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.com