tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post1150115400712584994..comments2023-11-13T08:18:57.504+00:00Comments on Pipany & the Poltisko Memoirs.: Hello! xPipanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-54264623512692634342012-01-12T10:32:50.323+00:002012-01-12T10:32:50.323+00:00Oh you definitely inspire Pipany, absolutely.
CKxOh you definitely inspire Pipany, absolutely.<br />CKxCalico Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054839834452087857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-56637718080484737372012-01-11T23:14:19.813+00:002012-01-11T23:14:19.813+00:00Dear Pipany
Thank you so much for responding to m...Dear Pipany<br /><br />Thank you so much for responding to me. I really appreciate it, as I felt it was rather cheeky of me to ask. I am very heartened to hear that you think it possible.<br /><br />I am much encouraged by what you say. I agree with taking it slow and steady too. I really wouldn't want to encroach on anymore of your valuable time and am very happy with the advice given in your reply.<br /><br />I am very vague about everything and certainly need to make some plans. I liked what you said about planning in your post!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your reply, it has made me feel quite sparky about it all!<br /><br />Thanks again<br /><br />Jane xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-33127353355578515062012-01-11T17:28:28.995+00:002012-01-11T17:28:28.995+00:00Hi, Pipany!
well, now, you've just spoken a l...Hi, Pipany!<br /><br />well, now, you've just spoken a lot of the things that are on my heart and in my mind, too. and, I mean...down to the same heart thumping words. I don't need to make new resolutions at the new year, I just need to remember where my thoughts were at before the rush hit and tumbled everything in its waves.<br /><br />Calm, inspiration, time, planning (curious how you've come up with my very same epiphany from this past year) - it's all refreshing. You're always so refreshing!<br /><br />I'm glad that you had a wonderful Christmastime and that your business was so productive. Then, isn't the calm of January so wonderful?<br /><br />Sending best wishes for this new year to be filled with these characteristics and that you'll always remember it as such!<br /><br />xxoKaty Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-69229661583194960872012-01-10T16:06:06.473+00:002012-01-10T16:06:06.473+00:00Hi Jane. Happy to chat this one out but it would t...Hi Jane. Happy to chat this one out but it would take too long for here I fear! My email is poltiskofarm@talktalk.net so drop me a line if you like and I'll see what I can do to answer some of your questions. <br /><br />In the meantime, I would say to take a slow route and plot it alongside a part-time job if at all possible. Yes, I think it is possible though you do need to be realistic about what you want from it and also diversify as much as possible (unlike moi who often forgets this bit!)><br /> Bit vague but email me if you want and I'll get back to you when I can xPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-74278026970731856452012-01-09T21:12:58.650+00:002012-01-09T21:12:58.650+00:00I would like to ask quite a personal question if I...I would like to ask quite a personal question if I may please? Obviously you don't have to answer!<br /><br />I am currently thinking of setting up some sort of craft based business. What I would like to know is this: Is it possible - when there is only one of you (I have no intentions of expanding to employ anyone), to make a full time living out of such a business?<br /><br />I ask as everyone I read about, who is doing such a thing is either married or has a partner. I am neither and would have to fully support myself including the expense of housing etc. I cannot think of anyone successful who does not have in the background a supportive partner. Actually I can, one, and they have recently split up and returned to live at home with parents, I would not have that security.<br /><br />If it is possible I would like to work towards being entirely self supporting. If it is not then I would continue working and hope to build up a part time business. I ask the question as even though there are people who 'make it' like Alicia Paulson of Posy gets Cosy for instance, they always labour the point that there is not much money to be made. What I can't ascertain is whether that is a relative or absolute thing.<br /><br />Obviously, as a one person business there are limits as you have illustrated so well in this post - you can't create miracles as there is only one of you with one pair of hands. So before I proceed with my 'plans' for the next year, I would be so grateful if you wouldn't mind answering my question. If it is not something you want to discuss, I quite understand. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-81973941736226376822012-01-09T07:48:28.645+00:002012-01-09T07:48:28.645+00:00Hi Pip, I read your post the other day but didn...Hi Pip, I read your post the other day but didn't have time to comment but just come back for a second read! Everything you say rings true and most, if not all of them, are things which I have been thinking I need to aim for this year. My Christmas was v busy but nowhere near as busy as yours, I don't know how you coped with the volume of orders! But even so, this year, I want to make more time for me, for Karl, and for my family who I don't see often at all. Time to relax in the evenings with a book or a project is so important and these things often get cast aside for other more 'important'/ necessary things, but in truth, they are so important, just to be able to rewind and enjoy is such a precious thing. Well done on such a successful year last year, I hope 2012 is even better for you, your family and your wonderful business. Have loved getting to know you through your blog and facebook this last year and even though we've never met, I value your friendship greatly :) Have a fab week, Jenny xxJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849651744135031680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-33878484744601762692012-01-08T19:00:18.128+00:002012-01-08T19:00:18.128+00:00You have said a lot of what I have been thinking l...You have said a lot of what I have been thinking lately, but so much better than I could (that's genuine praise, don't 'but' me back!).<br /><br />Hoping all you hope for in 2012 comes true xAnniehttp://knitsofacto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-61128651919213646472012-01-08T17:45:01.241+00:002012-01-08T17:45:01.241+00:00Wow, what an inspiring and positive post. I love y...Wow, what an inspiring and positive post. I love your words for inspiration - I'm going to make a list of my own to pin to the fridge to spur me on!<br />I hope you have a really happy 2012.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-75680254506700930722012-01-08T14:00:32.693+00:002012-01-08T14:00:32.693+00:00love all of these thoughts and I am so glad you cr...love all of these thoughts and I am so glad you cracked Calm this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985975286976346284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-35332970214368111322012-01-07T11:13:13.716+00:002012-01-07T11:13:13.716+00:00Your post stikes a chord with me and puts into wor...Your post stikes a chord with me and puts into words many things I feel too. I'm going to make some notes based on it in my journal so I don't forget. Thank you.French Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-1764019773005684702012-01-07T09:40:15.297+00:002012-01-07T09:40:15.297+00:00Fantastic and inspiring list and not a diet in sig...Fantastic and inspiring list and not a diet in sight! I shall print this off and re-read when necessary. Thank you so much xjulieeiriosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-58372531406617112642012-01-07T02:57:17.336+00:002012-01-07T02:57:17.336+00:00Pipany, it's very good to see this post from y...Pipany, it's very good to see this post from you, and to learn how you did manage to get over that flu business and still stay calm and able to also take care of your wonderful Pipany business.<br /><br />A very happy new year to you and your family. All those visual steps seem an excellent way to keep your focus positive and not too complicated.<br /><br />Bravo, and thank you for sharing that visual aid with us.<br /><br />I predict that your business is going to go to a totally different level this year. Time perhaps to hire a helper?<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-24179580840063941692012-01-06T21:42:05.953+00:002012-01-06T21:42:05.953+00:00It's lovely to see you back Pipany. So many th...It's lovely to see you back Pipany. So many things for me to go away and thinking about. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />I hope you all have a lovely weekend....<br /><br />Lou x x xPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699187370171860320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-4106273420864852112012-01-06T20:08:22.859+00:002012-01-06T20:08:22.859+00:00This is such a great post Pip, well done for putti...This is such a great post Pip, well done for putting it down and I think I shall put it in my sewing room as a reminder. I particularly like the 'Believe' part as you are so right, we Brits are rubbish with compliments. Love your little mantra.<br />Happy New Year.<br />Kate xharmony and rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514921461051048885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-7844947201053066192012-01-06T18:52:59.978+00:002012-01-06T18:52:59.978+00:00Well that sums me up too! I had a very, very busy ...Well that sums me up too! I had a very, very busy Christmas again this year and I was stressed and worried and anxious but as my husband kept telling me.... ' you will get there in the end and worrying won't help' He was of course right! Thank you for that post, I will read it again for sure to remind myself as much as anything that there are others like me out there! I want to manage my time better and make time for meeting friends. I wish we lived nearer, I think we'd get on well! Glad to hear you had a busy Christmas and I hope this year is good for you too xxKimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162802463086847202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-71225088232705327212012-01-06T18:39:47.960+00:002012-01-06T18:39:47.960+00:00What a wonderful blog and I've missed reading ...What a wonderful blog and I've missed reading them. I love your words and phrases - I was hanging on to every one as I'm also about to launch my own small business. I love the step ladder analogy. I'm currently on the bottom rung of mine, but I have a plan! Great to see you back (and lovely photos - well worth seeing again). xxxMaggie Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047691937064748860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-86381974551590883682012-01-06T17:38:49.104+00:002012-01-06T17:38:49.104+00:00Happy New Year Pipany. Your resolutions are such g...Happy New Year Pipany. Your resolutions are such good ones and I hope to follow some of yours. They also sound like exciting ones -as though you have lots of plans! My list is small and brief but I do hope to stick to it.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-49404200810812131622012-01-06T16:26:15.439+00:002012-01-06T16:26:15.439+00:00A lovely positive post, Pipany, and you have expre...A lovely positive post, Pipany, and you have expressed very eloquently many of my own thoughts! I so love your photos, they are absolutely gorgeous and always delight the eye in a very special way. I look forward very much to visiting you this coming year!<br />Helen xHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-50440262489194609582012-01-06T13:53:25.267+00:002012-01-06T13:53:25.267+00:00Hi Pipany lovely to see you back in the land of bl...Hi Pipany lovely to see you back in the land of blog. And Happy New Year to you too.<br /><br />I love your list of aims, I think they are all acheiveable in some small way.Or even big ways. I like the way you think. I know what you mean about praise. I always bat it back never sure what to say or how to respond to it. <br /><br />Hope you get to acheive all those great things well into this New Year and many more.<br /><br /><br />MBB xThedarkerside73https://www.blogger.com/profile/17474364639142170652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-27485195837123028142012-01-06T13:47:12.347+00:002012-01-06T13:47:12.347+00:00Hello Pip Happy New Year to you. What an inspirati...Hello Pip Happy New Year to you. What an inspirational post. If we all copy you, and put your words to good use we'll have a fantastic year. I'm now off to draw some steps and do some planning. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Bertie xBertie Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06221289779014682361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-75685742361350541952012-01-06T12:28:53.351+00:002012-01-06T12:28:53.351+00:00Pipany I missed you. I think, possibly, this is t...Pipany I missed you. I think, possibly, this is the best list of new year's resolutions/thoughts I have had the pleasure of seeing so far. Perhaps because your points speak loud and clear to me.<br /><br />I wish you and your family as much peace, harmony, joy, and creativity a new year can bring.<br /><br />I am looking forward to seeing what you make of 2012.<br /><br />Bring it all on!<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244996855788768839.post-47862765458322790862012-01-06T12:21:45.939+00:002012-01-06T12:21:45.939+00:00Great to see you back Pipany and that is a lovely ...Great to see you back Pipany and that is a lovely post - I intend to go back and re-read it slowly! Lovely photos -who cares if they are not current ones when they are as inspiring as these?Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com