tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post5268998526497679135..comments2024-03-29T11:21:12.921+10:00Comments on sherrys pickings: Stanthorpe getaway Part 1Sherry's Pickingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-87739681885819627252014-08-15T17:04:38.202+10:002014-08-15T17:04:38.202+10:00I love camping but my old bones don't:)I love camping but my old bones don't:)Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-17018396919555666502014-08-15T15:49:14.191+10:002014-08-15T15:49:14.191+10:00I haven't been camping (or glamping) in years ...I haven't been camping (or glamping) in years but I'm ready to go :)Maureen | Orgasmic Chefhttp://www.orgasmicchef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-74509346286095481382014-08-14T08:27:51.153+10:002014-08-14T08:27:51.153+10:00Hi cheri
No the lavender is dormant till spring bu...Hi cheri<br />No the lavender is dormant till spring but soon it should start to flower. They harvest early summer. It was still lovely to see the fields covered in little bushes tho. Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-22793851475019432292014-08-14T03:18:17.051+10:002014-08-14T03:18:17.051+10:00Hi Sherry, Looks like a lovely time, it must be wo...Hi Sherry, Looks like a lovely time, it must be wonderful to see all the wildlife and to experience the peace and quiet. Wondering if the lavender farm had a nice fragrant smell as you visited?Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-52510154132591494162014-08-13T20:45:30.508+10:002014-08-13T20:45:30.508+10:00i quite like the idea of glamping- proper beds and...i quite like the idea of glamping- proper beds and lights etc... have fun.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-51969063648663292602014-08-13T20:44:38.756+10:002014-08-13T20:44:38.756+10:00thanks charlie. i love a club sandwich. and the c...thanks charlie. i love a club sandwich. and the chips- but not so good for my waistline:)Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-73877384100014378372014-08-13T13:58:38.550+10:002014-08-13T13:58:38.550+10:00Thanks for your kind words. It was a lovely sunny ...Thanks for your kind words. It was a lovely sunny weekend and the countryside was beautiful. Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-81947062089890440762014-08-13T13:37:27.827+10:002014-08-13T13:37:27.827+10:00That's very brave of you to go camping in the ...That's very brave of you to go camping in the middle of winter! I don't think I would have been up for it - I do hate the cold. I can understand why you now prefer cabins. What a shame the lavender farm isn't visited more often - she must have been so thrilled when you came up the drive. I love the look of your sandwich - so many fillings and plenty of chips as well xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-70237432541164553832014-08-13T08:03:36.990+10:002014-08-13T08:03:36.990+10:00These are beautiful photos. I am from the Downs so...These are beautiful photos. I am from the Downs so I know the area well.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-984691646667788612014-08-13T02:19:40.453+10:002014-08-13T02:19:40.453+10:00Looks like a lovely place....glamping, hahaha! Tha...Looks like a lovely place....glamping, hahaha! That cracked me up. We are off to camping coming weekend, and by the sound of it, it does look like we are going glamping, lol!thelady8homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417329084001974014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-11165396287148950162014-08-12T21:12:32.346+10:002014-08-12T21:12:32.346+10:00hi Jem
i think stanthorpe is a bit of a hidden gem...hi Jem<br />i think stanthorpe is a bit of a hidden gem (excuse the pun) with so much to offer. i think they need a really good tourism officer to get the news out.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-82502021833551392432014-08-12T17:24:31.624+10:002014-08-12T17:24:31.624+10:00Love Stanthorpe! I also love Vincenzo's (just ...Love Stanthorpe! I also love Vincenzo's (just outside of Stanthorpe); they have the best local produce-tend to go a bit nuts there and buy everything. Good local olive oil.Jem @ Lost in Utensilshttp://www.lostinutensils.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-40180726153203994362014-08-12T17:12:48.911+10:002014-08-12T17:12:48.911+10:00hi lorraine
no i haven't tried their salad dre...hi lorraine<br />no i haven't tried their salad dressing but i have tried lots of different oils and olives.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-20099749189728492492014-08-12T17:12:04.060+10:002014-08-12T17:12:04.060+10:00hi rachel
a travelling micrwave cookng school? o...hi rachel<br />a travelling micrwave cookng school? oh my that sounds interesting. yes it is a great little town.Sherry's Pickingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115648682007275136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-82984636119755758402014-08-12T16:22:26.918+10:002014-08-12T16:22:26.918+10:00We went to Suttons and the Stirling olive farm. I ...We went to Suttons and the Stirling olive farm. I love their salad dressing-did you try that? :)Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-545417195724107201.post-63585497406335328222014-08-12T15:52:50.657+10:002014-08-12T15:52:50.657+10:00I remember Stanthorpe as a lovely country town - w...I remember Stanthorpe as a lovely country town - went there a few times when I worked for a travelling microwave cooking school. Happy memories - thanks Sherry.Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ)http://rachelskitchennz.comnoreply@blogger.com