tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post4164479006597784109..comments2024-03-01T07:50:27.676+00:00Comments on The Physic Blogger: I'm back........Sara Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-62678090645813864312017-10-13T09:47:41.238+01:002017-10-13T09:47:41.238+01:00Isn't it just the saddest thing to see people ...Isn't it just the saddest thing to see people deliberately sabotage improvements just because it was'nt them at the fore? I sometimes really do give up with folk. Sorry to hear you had to go through that. xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-62603899086307959342017-10-13T09:46:21.624+01:002017-10-13T09:46:21.624+01:00Hello Diana and thank you!!Hello Diana and thank you!!Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-86732428107353047742017-10-11T23:05:07.352+01:002017-10-11T23:05:07.352+01:00Sounds like a severe attack of sour grapes from yo...Sounds like a severe attack of sour grapes from your commenter. I remember seeing the first steps of your garden at the Bearpit. You have a fan in Cape Town. Enjoy your happy new garden at home. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-89405264433665025352017-10-03T18:17:59.013+01:002017-10-03T18:17:59.013+01:00I don’t make any money out of my blog either -it’s...I don’t make any money out of my blog either -it’s a hobby not a job but I still try and blog to the best of my ability. I suffered something similar a few years ago. I was Chair or our allotment association and raised money along with a couple of others to buy new fencing etc, to start with everyone was really supportive but a small group of people started to cause trouble and setting off rumours along the lines that we wanted to ‘rule the roost’. They couldn’t appreciate that people may genuinely do things for the general good and not expect to get anything out of it. We decided it wasn’t worth the hassle, needless to say no-one wanted to step into our shoes and the association was no more. Lesson learned no more committees etc for me.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-70959232895577565752017-10-03T07:52:41.731+01:002017-10-03T07:52:41.731+01:00Thank you my dear. xxThank you my dear. xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-88473347136889475672017-10-03T07:52:17.185+01:002017-10-03T07:52:17.185+01:00I shall!! Thank you xI shall!! Thank you xSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-51250460248064034282017-10-03T07:51:45.937+01:002017-10-03T07:51:45.937+01:00Thanks Lou!! xxThanks Lou!! xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-54317973342650300982017-10-03T07:51:16.994+01:002017-10-03T07:51:16.994+01:00Thank you darling. xx
Thank you darling. xx<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-52174411901345874592017-10-03T07:50:36.502+01:002017-10-03T07:50:36.502+01:00Thank you dearest pal. xxx
Thank you dearest pal. xxx<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-16356108545231329482017-10-03T07:49:45.320+01:002017-10-03T07:49:45.320+01:00Hi Rosi. We do that as part of our monthly data co...Hi Rosi. We do that as part of our monthly data collection and so far Incredible Edible Bristol has, in volunteer hours alone, created gardens with volunteers that in terms of worth, just in those hours, are more than a million pounds!! Not to mention the health, wellbeing etc all of which is documented and seen by funders etc. Sadly though, in a city where we are losing over 100 million pounds worth of funding, whereas the local authority is very happy to see what we are doing, the reality is they cannot afford to support financially!! It's a sad world we live in.<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-57855111111246892352017-10-03T07:44:56.301+01:002017-10-03T07:44:56.301+01:00Thank you Sandy. xThank you Sandy. xSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-46493606546588730332017-10-03T07:44:20.938+01:002017-10-03T07:44:20.938+01:00Thank you Nic xxxThank you Nic xxxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-85978283742930077512017-10-03T07:43:43.148+01:002017-10-03T07:43:43.148+01:00Thank you, all of you. xxx
Thank you, all of you. xxx<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-66218556842521882582017-10-03T07:42:46.870+01:002017-10-03T07:42:46.870+01:00Thank you dear Mark. xxThank you dear Mark. xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-48426718929946703992017-10-03T07:42:18.422+01:002017-10-03T07:42:18.422+01:00Thank you both for your kind words. xxThank you both for your kind words. xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-17388711747905124032017-10-02T15:52:42.541+01:002017-10-02T15:52:42.541+01:00Far, far better to be doing something you love for...Far, far better to be doing something you love for no money than something you hate for high wages. The world would be a far better place if we all based our actions on how they would benefit others rather than just on what we would get out of them. Good luck with the house move. You deserve a change in fortune after the past few months.The Chatty Gardenerhttp://www.thechattygardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-2581367868475458292017-10-01T11:21:12.561+01:002017-10-01T11:21:12.561+01:00It seems that the naysayers and cynics know the pr...It seems that the naysayers and cynics know the price of everything and the value of nothing. They are best ignored. Money is just one means of recognising a person's contribution; smiles, laughter, hugs and kind words are, in my experience, more memorable, more enduring and more gratifying than zeroes in a bank account. Good luck with the house move. Make sure you plant a big Kniphofia rooperi as a beacon to light up the darkness. Rhizowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898344291012563139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-86254456827999297702017-10-01T08:03:43.001+01:002017-10-01T08:03:43.001+01:00You are very much an inspiration, the work you do ...You are very much an inspiration, the work you do has an untold worth, creating ripples across society in a positive way. That cannot be measured in monetary value... I wish it could, for then you would be a millionaire! But for the families and individuals you inspire just by being you & doing your thing the value is there... even when you're in a dark place & can't see it yourself. I'm so glad you've found yourself a new safe space from which you can grow. <br />If the black dog starts barking again gimme a yell & I'll come & put a muzzle on the dammed thing! X lou nichollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549417558980707521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-55002801055166966382017-09-30T20:43:31.668+01:002017-09-30T20:43:31.668+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394596075825986447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-42954178564572566732017-09-30T20:42:37.438+01:002017-09-30T20:42:37.438+01:00Sara V my darling fellow Yorkshire woman, you live...Sara V my darling fellow Yorkshire woman, you live a truly enriched life and you so enrich many lives of others, me as just one of the minority. Bob Marley once said something along the lines of money and material wealth isn't the real riches in life, friends, happiness and fulfilment Is! You have this.... so bollocks to the fucktard trying to call it otherwise.... they will always be on a chase financial credit for value and never be truly happy- the opinions of such aren't valued As they would or have sold their soul to the Devil! As for the black dog, I know personally how wearing it can be and how it makes even the strongest can become doubtful of themselves and worth, if you ever need a a friend love my door is always open! Lots of love <br />BO xxxChellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394596075825986447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-13860077863794816612017-09-30T19:28:48.674+01:002017-09-30T19:28:48.674+01:00Could not agree more, you are a complete inspirati...Could not agree more, you are a complete inspiration and your worth goes far beyond the financial! Nothing but respect and admiration!Trace Johnsonhttps://littleacreblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-82610667852363401992017-09-30T19:21:20.609+01:002017-09-30T19:21:20.609+01:00Welcome back Sara.. always find your work resonate...Welcome back Sara.. always find your work resonates and sheds some light in those shady spots we try to hide - from others, and ourselves. Have experienced a very similar summer, for different reasons, but also know very well that syndrome of 'not good enough', that ends up freezing up one's momentum for writing, creative pursuits, etc. Also have a few review copies months overdue.. the guilt... You have inspired me... So glad to hear your new living situation is better, and optimism is resident... As you say... it's a new day...xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367751805559899017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-86973587505155130852017-09-30T18:07:38.498+01:002017-09-30T18:07:38.498+01:00So glad you have found a new place that you can ca...So glad you have found a new place that you can call home, and make your own, after such a time in the wilderness. Your home needs to be a sanctuary, and it sounds as if that was a challenge, so this can only be A Good Thing!<br /><br />Now, as far as the other thing goes, we have spoken about this, and you know my thoughts, which broadly are also yours. You can't really put a price on generosity of spirit, and I feel rather sad for folks who are unable to appreciate something clearly as fabulous as the work you do, without it having an obvious contribution to the bottom line of Sara Venn plc. Blogging is often done without appropriate financial compensation – I think in many respects that's why trad media often view us with some suspicion. We can turn out good content, fast...and we don't have to answer to anyone. And I beg to differ on one count – it *is* your job, just one you don't get paid for – in money at least. But if there's a value on the respect you've earned from us Venn Fanboys and 'girls, you're as rich as Croesus! <br /><br />Keep on keeping on, with kindness, sympathy, generosity and humour. We love your work, and we love you too. xxAndrew OBrienhttp://gardensweedsandwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-69610683100877554952017-09-30T17:58:54.610+01:002017-09-30T17:58:54.610+01:00Wot Emma said. Don't worry, I will do my own c...Wot Emma said. Don't worry, I will do my own comment, but that was a good 'un. xAndrew OBrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10188859970193086995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-72283046341232060992017-09-30T17:08:16.977+01:002017-09-30T17:08:16.977+01:00Hi Sara
As someone who worked in financial service...Hi Sara<br />As someone who worked in financial services for 25 years I am familiar with the 'money is everything' attitude. Last year I happily gave up that job to be full-time doing my tiny business that I love although it will never make much money. <br />I think what you is very valuable and can quite easily be financially valued regardless of whether it is making profit or income. <br />How many people have engaged in your projects? How much healthier are those that have benefited from your efforts? How much will that have saved in terms of the cost of their healthcare/social services needs or even helped inspire them to achieve more in their own lives?<br /><br />Its worth doing such quick estimates would also make a good business case or even just PR to help get more 'local' authority engagement. Even for future funding or grants that someone else might want to try for even if that is not your interest. Anyway my point is that value comes in many forms and but making it into numbers is actually very useful. Give me a shout if you would like some input.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806411360259936627noreply@blogger.com