tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post8513174127295571277..comments2024-01-22T21:12:20.299+11:00Comments on Lilly's Life: Des SaysLillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-40634832176814277802008-11-08T09:44:00.000+11:002008-11-08T09:44:00.000+11:00Great story Des, good advice too, I enjoyed readin...Great story Des, good advice too, I enjoyed reading it.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777307445206154909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-44452100170821071292008-11-07T18:02:00.000+11:002008-11-07T18:02:00.000+11:00Wise, wise words. I think he's hit the nail on the...Wise, wise words. I think he's hit the nail on the head. It's important to show your children how to live well, rather than just squawking at them.<BR/><BR/>I think this is more of a challenge now, that we've become such a housebound and carbound society. <BR/><BR/>By the way, FABULOUS blog!Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-11599415070622177602008-11-07T11:10:00.000+11:002008-11-07T11:10:00.000+11:00great to hear that you're promoting the grandkids'...great to hear that you're promoting the grandkids' art Des..<BR/>no I didn't win either....oh well there's always next year ;)<BR/><BR/>hi@ Lilly...<BR/>thanks for the nice words on Durano's post :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-12524890010562397022008-11-07T00:27:00.000+11:002008-11-07T00:27:00.000+11:00"Don't wager on horses." *lol*I loved this post! ..."Don't wager on horses." *lol*<BR/><BR/>I loved this post! You should get your own blog. ;)<BR/><BR/>Lilly ... you are so blessed!Designing Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812992000977731244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-66251369230176319862008-11-06T17:54:00.000+11:002008-11-06T17:54:00.000+11:00@ Dwayne - I think that not exposing your kids to ...@ Dwayne - I think that not exposing your kids to dangerous tools, when they exist in everyday life is wrong. We just have to show them how useful they are or dangerous they are. Pocketknives are very good tools there is no question and can be used for so many things. Thank you for your comments. I appreciate them very much. <BR/><BR/>@ June - No, June I did not win on the Cup but I do not remember if I ever have. This year we all went out. I go out in my wheel chair and so its easy for me I do not have to get up. It was wonderful and just full of fun. I like the way you picked the horses. That was probably the best way to do it. It was good that Bart Cummings won given all the international talent. Bart is just a little younger than me but a whole lot richer I think.<BR/><BR/>@ Stefan - that is some very scary statistics there. My grandchildren live in London too. Sometimes we have to accept that people will misuse tools like knives. We need to give these young people somethingn more to do with their time perhaps and teach them better things to do with knives. It is not easy but there is a reason that they are acting like this. Thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>@ Tasha - Lilly has told me all about you and that you are writing a novel. Well done. I hope it goes well. Lilly found this information for me off the internet. 'Australians (5.2%) legally own and use firearms for hunting, the control of feral animals, and target shooting. Low levels of violent crime through much of the 20th century kept levels of Government concern about firearms low. However, in the last two decades, following several mass killings and rising concern, Australian State Governments have, with Federal Government co-ordination, enacted more restrictive firearms legislation'. So we can still ahve guns but everyone has to be licensed. I think it has only resulted in further crime really. Thank you for your comments they were very interesting. I think though that I will leave the book writing to you.<BR/><BR/>@ Nikkicrumpet - its looks like you have your President now which is good news for you all.<BR/><BR/>@ Jlo - thanks for your comments. Dirt has always been a good place to bury my troubles. It does you a power of good, it's true. <BR/><BR/>@ Kerrie - Lilly read me your story on your grandparents. It was very, very good. I bet you miss them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-74395845467758808832008-11-06T17:31:00.000+11:002008-11-06T17:31:00.000+11:00@ Judy - sounds like you have had similar upbringi...@ Judy - sounds like you have had similar upbringing to us. I also like what goes around comes around - that is a good saying and very profound. Thank you for your comments.<BR/><BR/>@ Trish - yes, Lilly probably is a chip off the old blog in lots of ways too. I do not paint as well as she does though. I hear you have twins. You must be busy.<BR/><BR/>@ Preston - I think your mother gave you the best advice. She was actually showing you her love. We should love each other unconditionally it is true. And we should never judge another person for being who they are. We love them for who they are and that is what your mother's advice was. I am glad you had the support of your parents because it is hard without that. Thank you for commenting and my best regards to you. <BR/><BR/>@ Eric - I like what you say about the advice being vague so we get to work out the lessons. I do believe as well I would have got along well with your Dad. You are a lucky man Eric because you also got to learn a lot from him I am sure. All his advice is truly very sound. Thank you for telling me about your father.<BR/><BR/>@ Matt - thank you for your comments. Lilly told me you have been her greatest supporter on her blog from the beginning. I am too old Matt to be a blogger all the time. I just think I can do it every few weeks. I seem to have time to remember lots of things from my younger days as old people do. I have turned into an old person and do not know how it happened. I like to grow tomatoes, beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, corn, cabbages, peppers, squash, capsicums, onions, cucumbers, zucchinis, spinach, pumpkin, potatoes, carrots, herbs, lemons, passionfruit, figs, plums, peaches and apricots, rhubarb, rock melon, watermelon and strawberries. That is a lot now I look at it but that is what I have been doing for years. They are all grown organically and it gives you a real sense of achievement to grow your own food. <BR/><BR/>@ Sheila - thanks for you comments.<BR/><BR/>@ Blonde Duck - thanks for your comments too.<BR/><BR/>@ Gran - I like that Gran. Yes it is important to establish personal boundaries and never let anyone cross those. That is important advice. I wish every child could grow up with very healthy self esteem without wanting to harm others. If I had a pill for that I would be a billionaire I think. We will have to kep working on that one. <BR/><BR/>@ Caroline - self acceptance is very important that is true and in that way we do not have to be other people but just ourselves. That was some good advice. Lilly tell me you have a very inspirational blog so I am sure you are helping lots of people who read your blog. <BR/><BR/>@ Mcallen - thank you for your comments. I like to tell my stories so I am glad Lilly let me do that on her blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-11828367172736641122008-11-06T17:04:00.000+11:002008-11-06T17:04:00.000+11:00@ leslie - I hope you picked a winner. I sure did ...@ leslie - I hope you picked a winner. I sure did not. In fact I don't remember when I ever did. I live in Canberra too.<BR/><BR/>@ Tami - Thank you for your kind words - the rules of life are pretty simple I guess when all is said and done. Look after yourself and thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>@ Christine - I really like your mother's advice. We do have to pick ourselves up after we face setbacks and I think that is one of the most important things we can teach our children. how to handle adversity and get back up again no matter what. I hope the weather is not too cold for you in Canada. My wife and I travelled to Canada some years ago and loved it very much. I also think the Canadians are very similar to Australians.<BR/><BR/>@ Rebecca - you cannot go wrong if you are nice. That is for sure. The simpler the advice we give children the better it is. Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>@ Pearl - Lilly has told me that you have a very clever cat so you will know what I am talking about in regards to animals. In the bush Kangaroos are very common it is true. In fact where I live now they can also get lost and end up on the highway unfortunately hitting passing traffic as they bound by. Not only is the kangaroo hurt but the car is a rightoff. The kangaroo I had as a boy later became leader of the pack and had about five wives I think. He used to bring them back to our farm and show off. Almost as funny as your cat. I will have to get Lilly to take a picture of Kangaroos which are nearby to show you.<BR/><BR/>@ Alyson - well your mother had sensible advice. Be practical. It is very true and it seems we get further and further away from such good basic advice now.<BR/><BR/>@ Sarah - Lilly wants me to write another story on how to start a vegetable garden so maybe you will be able to get some ideas from there. I do not do anything fancy but it seems to work and things grow which is the important thing.<BR/><BR/>@ Rene - I think I am too old to write a book now but the older we get I think we reflect more on our life and what we learnt. I like the advice you wre given. Very practical and simple to remember and very sound.<BR/><BR/>@ Aleta - from what Lilly tells me you have a wonderful family. That was a great story about your parents and their vegetable garden. That is what I do too. I give vegetables to my family and and neighbours and they give me and my wife things that they may have too much of. It is what we should be doing for each other and encourages neighbours to get together. Home grown vegetables taste a lot better than store bought ones that have been sitting in freezers for a long time. I really like reading your comment. It was very positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-46772867841209029092008-11-06T16:43:00.000+11:002008-11-06T16:43:00.000+11:00@ Dawnie - well according to Lilly she says you ar...@ Dawnie - well according to Lilly she says you are very wise anyway. sometimes people do miss out in terms of a stable family life and have to work harder themselves to make one of their own. It sounds like you have done that. Life is not easy thats for sure but family are the most important thing in your life. You realise that the older you get I think. all the best and thank you for leaving a comment. Wehn you do garden next rmember to leave your troubles there. It strangely works very well.<BR/><BR/>@ Margaret cloud - thank you for your kind words. I agree with you. Family is the most important thing in our life and we have to take care of each other. God bless you.<BR/><BR/>@ Rhonda - yes, Lilly thinks I am awsome. I am not asking her though to find out what she really thinks. She told you were very funny. Keeping laughing is a very important thing to do no matter what situation you are in. Just remember that.<BR/><BR/>@ Saundra - thanks for your comment. I hope you look after your Dad too.<BR/><BR/>@ Braja - I like that saying because she knew you knew what the right thing was. Its very simple and it must have stuck in your memory. I like that one a lot.<BR/><BR/>@ Sylvia - thanks for reading my story. We did not have much luck at the races but it is always a good celebration nonetheless. <BR/><BR/>@ Kay - well I already have another adopted daughter in England called Barbara. I hear you live in Hawaii whihc must be very nice place to live. I love the beach and water. Thanks for your kind wishes.<BR/><BR/>@ Summer - you and your husband sound like sensible parents. No matter what others say, you do it your way and you will not be sorry. I hope you do find the time to start your vegetable garden because it is very rewarding and wonderful for the children to learn as well. Good luck with it and thankyou for reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-6715094214655692992008-11-06T16:14:00.000+11:002008-11-06T16:14:00.000+11:00@ Kim - Lilly told me you were a wonderful artist ...@ Kim - Lilly told me you were a wonderful artist and although I am not creative I have lots o my grandchildren's artowrk hung around our house. Some of them are very artistic so hoepfully one day they can paint as well. Thanks for your comments and telling me about your pop's garden. I find that I dont have youth as an excuse like you did but given my failing eyesight I often think I am pulling out weeds and they are actually plants. Hope you won on the Cup. I didnt, but had fun.<BR/><BR/>@ Unich Konitari - I think we have much in common with you in India in many different ways. I love cricket and always have. I retired from playing cricket when I was 57 and in my last game I took 6 for 5 off 6 overs. I was an opener bowler always including my last year of playing. I understand your son has a cricket blog and I will have to get Lilly to read that for me. I am quite sure Australia will win this next test quite easily and if not I hope they are good losers. I like what your parents taught you about having a work ethic. I left school at 12 to work on my parent's farm but I still did well in my later career. That is a good point to discuss at another time. I will keep an eye on Lilly but she is trying to get my grand daughter interested in cricket in some novel ways I think. Thank you <BR/><BR/>@ Grandpa - I like that, 'Aim high and keep shooting'. It is the keep shooting that sometimes can be hard but we have to keep going. Your father is very proud of you I am sure. Lilly tells me you are a writer and edit people's work. My wife writes and has had books published but we cannot get her interested in blogging. Thank you for reading my story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-67435140314261120532008-11-06T09:32:00.000+11:002008-11-06T09:32:00.000+11:00Thanks for your visit and comments yesterday, part...Thanks for your visit and comments yesterday, particularly about my Grandparents...I miss them dearly. I love your Dad's guest post...he is a wise man indeed.<BR/><BR/>I'll be around a lot more if you don't mind...???Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955949896338309885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-34312773833638834432008-11-05T11:18:00.000+11:002008-11-05T11:18:00.000+11:00hello lily!got ur link from jade....nice blog.btw,...hello lily!<BR/><BR/>got ur link from jade....nice blog.<BR/><BR/>btw, i posted cooking gas saving tips in my blog. maybe you want to check it out?<BR/><BR/>good day and God bless america!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-29249553432676245272008-11-05T08:30:00.000+11:002008-11-05T08:30:00.000+11:00My father taught me that decent people are far and...My father taught me that decent people are far and few between. When you meet a decent person, celebrate that you were lucky enough to run across them… they are out there … you just have to know one when you see one. I like reading your advice Des.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-65455646748095218962008-11-05T07:56:00.000+11:002008-11-05T07:56:00.000+11:00Another great Des post.My favorite part: Everyone ...Another great Des post.<BR/>My favorite part: Everyone needs somewhere to bury their troubles.<BR/>I agree, Des: dirt is a great place for such!<BR/>Hey, everybody, jump over to zany life + crazy faith today to read Pearl's (of Pearl, Why You Little...)guest post on Waiting For The Barbarians Day.<BR/>Pearl's usual wit is on display.<BR/>Lilly and all your friends, I do hope you think about writing a short guest post on zany life this month in our fun look at zany, bizarre holidays.<BR/>Love to add you the fun!<BR/>JloJudith L. Quintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511234280507088760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-58439142501347132202008-11-05T06:18:00.000+11:002008-11-05T06:18:00.000+11:00Loved your father's fathers wisdom...simple but ef...Loved your father's fathers wisdom...simple but effective. Can we get him to run for President?????nikkicrumpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127473424859610429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-20550900224980025772008-11-05T01:16:00.000+11:002008-11-05T01:16:00.000+11:00Des,My father died when I was very young, so even ...Des,<BR/>My father died when I was very young, so even though I'm already fifty, I'm always learning. Some of your father's advices I have heard already but some I haven't. I enjoyed reading your post. Those advices are timeless and precious. Thanks for sharing a little more about yourself with us. This post is a good reminder to all of us to behave and how to treat everybody well. Lilly is very fortunate to have a father who's full of great insights. You should write a book. You're a great writer. I'll be first in line to buy it.<BR/><BR/>Is it true that guns are banned in Australia? If so, they must have confiscated everybodys? I hope it will not happen here. There'll be a great revolt should that happens. My hubby is a big gun collector.<BR/><BR/>I got a chuckle at your comment about Lilly. I hope she got her 10% discount?<BR/><BR/>Tashatashabudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707659728810975773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-28996812575239023942008-11-04T20:52:00.000+11:002008-11-04T20:52:00.000+11:00120 people died in London because of knife wounds ...120 people died in London because of knife wounds and they were either young men or boys who did the killing. 1700 knives were confiscated from kids but still the killing continues. It makes me wonder if you were right. Boys are attracted to danger and to tools. I think its just part of us as males. However, these days we just tell them not to go near them because they are dangerous. So of course they dont listen. Then they think knives are only useful for hurting someone else. Maybe we need to teach them to use them for other reasons. The world is always going to be filled with dangerous things but we need to educate our kids by teaching them and showing them not by telling them. Words are pretty useless when all is said and done. Your words on this really resonated with me. Teach and show not tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-1179912039415351222008-11-04T18:04:00.001+11:002008-11-04T18:04:00.001+11:00Hi Des (and Lilly I suppose)I'm dying to know how ...Hi Des (and Lilly I suppose)<BR/>I'm dying to know how you went in the Cup sweeps. It was good that Bart Cummings won again, being an Aussie among so many visitors, but not so good that it was such a rank outsider. <BR/>If you did happen to crack Viewed you'd be a happy boy. <BR/>They say the Cup is the race that stops a nation and I stopped too - to watch on my tele. I stuck a pin in the form guide three times and came up with three horses that are still running. Just as well I didn't lay out any money ...June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-39804210082427120782008-11-04T18:04:00.000+11:002008-11-04T18:04:00.000+11:00Thanks Des for another great post. My Grandfather ...Thanks Des for another great post. My Grandfather gave me my first gun when I was only 6. He taught me a lot of valuable lessons.You are so right when you say we need to teach the children about dangers instead of keeping them from danger. I always carry a pocket knife just like my grandfather also. You never know when you might need it. You take care my friend and I look forward to seeing you back here once again. Thanks LillyDwaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04639269612403086930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-26481695221121399462008-11-04T16:09:00.000+11:002008-11-04T16:09:00.000+11:00Hey Loveeee readng from your perspective, you are ...Hey Loveeee readng from your perspective, you are a really wonderful addition to lilly's blog, and I look fwd to reading from you very soon! Great job dad! LAMc Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825979822347458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-76981679655788639612008-11-04T14:50:00.000+11:002008-11-04T14:50:00.000+11:00Great post...I really enjoy Des! My Mom always sa...Great post...I really enjoy Des! My Mom always said: "just be yourself...don't be something you are not." Oh how true! It took me a long time to understand those words...but I finally understand the importance of her words.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728003293487936449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-6181772396069812092008-11-04T14:25:00.000+11:002008-11-04T14:25:00.000+11:00Another great post, Des. My parents taught me to b...Another great post, Des. My parents taught me to be kind and to walk away from a fight.<BR/><BR/>As we all got older, my parents taught me that kindness was important, but so is standing up for yourself and not take anyone's bull....Feisty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821808042889216134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-50155936382240768322008-11-04T13:47:00.000+11:002008-11-04T13:47:00.000+11:00What wonderful lessons. We should all be so wise!...What wonderful lessons. We should all be so wise!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-37811760879262234132008-11-04T13:32:00.000+11:002008-11-04T13:32:00.000+11:00HI Des!! I loved your rules to live by!! Lilly's h...HI Des!! I loved your rules to live by!! Lilly's has a heck of a dad, too! Loved your pictures and your stories. Make sure you come back again!<BR/>Be a sweetie and tell Lilly hi!<BR/>Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-87649877135303011162008-11-04T13:19:00.000+11:002008-11-04T13:19:00.000+11:00Des, I believe you have created a loyal following ...Des, I believe you have created a loyal following already. This was another great post, full of very wise advice, good for anyone, especially the younger generation (if only they would put down the game controls long enough to listen to it). <BR/><BR/>I agree with each of your fathers points of advice and I really like how you put them into modern context. I think you have a good future in blogging if you care to undertake it. I know I would be a big fan, as I already am of your daughter. I look forward to your next post. <BR/><BR/>One request: I would be interested to know which vegetables you like to grow in your garden. Cheers!! Matt @ Matt-SpeakMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994185648078518634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-41368721811508269372008-11-04T13:12:00.000+11:002008-11-04T13:12:00.000+11:00Great advice your father had Des. Isn't it amazin...Great advice your father had Des. Isn't it amazing that the best advice is always a little vague. Perhaps discovering the meaning is part of the lesson. <BR/><BR/>I still say you and my father would have gotten along famously. He was a down to earth country boy who grew up on farms, and appreciated the simple things in life. He had a devilish sense of humor, and one of the liveliest grins I have ever seen.<BR/><BR/>Some of his advice was. When you get bucked off, climb back on and have another go. Respect others until they give you reason not to, then have compassion, but don't take any crap. When you find an obstacle in your path and it seem so large you may never get around it, step back and look close, for there is usually a simple hidden answer that just needs a little distance to be seen.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your fathers advice.Eric S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13214969358950690069noreply@blogger.com