Comments on: Fabulous fruit cake

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:25:49 +0000

Hi Coral,
Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled that you and Donna enjoyed the book – and the cake. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. How I would love to be an early riser like Donna! We loved having you here – and it turned out to be a good ‘test’ for early May when we’ll be having four bus trips in four consecutive days (gasp!) – so the cake recipe will be getting a good work out. Best of luck with your bowls – and again, thank you.

By: Coral Todd

Coral Todd — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:03:15 +0000

Hello Rae, I have just recently finished reading your book Love at the End of the Road and just loved it – couldn’t put it down it made me laugh and cry as well as intrigue me as to the research that you must have done to achieve such an informative book – such great reading. I knew my daughter Donna would love to read it, so while up here on holiday at their beach place at Ruakaka (incidently she too started her career as a Journalist with the N Z Herald) I lent her the book, she too was just over the moon with the reading of it – and just loved it, she just loves your style of writing. The book was returned to me this morning with “Zoe’s Chocolate Cake ” which she had made at first light this morning (Donna has always been an early riser) having the recipes in the book is another wonderful bonus
So there you go Rae two happy customers and I know Donna will be telling everyone she knows about your book – as an avid reader she always has a book or two on hand.
I came to Batley House with the 60’s Up Group last month – and because I am Neil’s wife (he is our branch President) – we were lucky to get the book first – all the rest are waiting in line- Thankyou for a great day and visit just loved being made so welcome and share your home. Now, having read your book it just brings more incite into Batley house and it’s history. When playing bowls at Maungatoroto against Res, Albie Paton, Ron McCullum, Trevor (and his magnificent pickles, chutneys, fresh vegies} etc, I had no idea they all had such history amongst them. When the winter bowls start up again I shall be amongst them once again -( I am in my last year as a Jnr, and often wish I had started in my younger years
Thanks again
Cheers – Coral Todd

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:00:47 +0000

Woo hoo indeed! Wads of luck. Also you hit the spot on my hopes and intentions for my blog – and newspaper columns – to make people smile and brighten their day – good to know I hit the spot.

By: Jenn J McLeod

Jenn J McLeod — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:08:55 +0000

Update. Release date for House for all Seasons now 1 March. Woo bloody hoo!

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:00:08 +0000

Big thanks for your kind – and timely – words – just the boost I need. Be fabulous if you make NZ for a book signing (Simon & Schuster is releasing Jenn’s books Mother’s Day 2013 & 2014) – and yes, horrible twister yesterday. Multiple merries for your Christmas as well.

By: Jenn j McLeod

Jenn j McLeod — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:25:18 +0000

I love, love LOVE that your posts make me smile, and giggle. I love your writing, Rae. And if I don’t think to say it before the day, have a wonderful Christmas celebration in NZ. Wo knows, maybe ill make it over your way for a book signing. Wouldn’t that be wonderful (but only if you guys stop having such terrible natural disasters. Gosh, you sure have had your share. Take care.

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:46:17 +0000

Yep, cake is good. And re commenting – perhaps that’s because anyone can comment? Anyway, a mystery solved is a good thing. And thanks for following!

By: Kiwiskan

Kiwiskan — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:40:27 +0000

The cake sounds great – and your site is allowing me to comment, though not as a wordpress member