We were up early this morning, so we flicked on the telly, and realised that we hadn't watched the Al Brown programme on Riverton that we'd recorded the other night. So we did, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
And in doing so, we got a glimpse into the world of Robert Guyton and his wife, and their "food forest". Now let's just say that we don't share Robert's political beliefs. But it was fascinating to hear and see their little slice of the world, and especially the bounty of fresh fruit and veges that they produce. We were especially interested in their heritage apple project, and they had some monsters at the bottom of their garden! The apple and worcester berry cobbler that Al Brown created with their produce looked like our type of dessert!
Robert might be annoying on this blog at times (and did we see a red laptop on which he connects to the world?), but we salute him and Robyn today. We don't imagine that the little orchard we've just taken over will ever look like a food forest, but good on them for their passion and commitment to what they believe in. Their beliefs and values may differ from ours, but there's room for all range of worldviews, and we respect theirs even though we may disagree with them.
Gravedodger noted yesterday (in a moment of pre-senile sensibility) that he and Robert would probably have more in common than either of them would be prepared to admit, and we endorse that. We doubt that the problems of the world would be solved if we sat down to a feed of Southland kaimoana, followed by the aforementioned dessert, but we'd give it a damn good try!
So it's a hearty "onya" to the Guytons this morning. Let's keep this post on-topic, and play the ball; Robert gives commenters plenty of free hits at him on other threads. Kepp that food forest flourishing!
9 comments:
I don't think Robert is annoying. I like him. :)
I'll point him in your direction then Jackie! I suspect that the "real" Robert is a different beast to the one who visits the blogosphere, but that could be true of any of us. The Al Brown show certainly showed a different side of him though.
Close the thread off now Inv2 - Jacqueline has said it all :-)
(and thank you for that Jacqueline!).
It's very kind of you Inv2, putting this post up when I've caused you so much grief with my gentle questioning of your political beliefs.
As for not solving the ills of the planet over a Riverton meal - how wrong you are. We've sorted out the world's worries many a time around our table. You've no idea how bad things would be globally, had it not been for those rambunctious evenings!
Bobbys OK
Cheers
Lofty
Did you like the photograph I found Robert?
Nope!
Close the thread off now Inv2 -
The science is settled.
" Gravedodger noted yesterday (in a moment of pre-senile sensibility) that he and Robert would probably have more in common than either of them would be prepared to admit, and we endorse that. "
Robert, Robert, Robert....given your last comment to me about DPF ( on keeping Stocks blog ) and me taking his advice, or rather not taking his warning on blogging being addictive, the irony of the above is beautiful.
DPF is a mate we were a varsity together and I have indeed asked him for advice on other issues in the past, not political but procedural stuff and he has never failed to give good advice despite being well aware of my political positions. I suspect I owe him a few beers.
Gravedodger is a great blogger as well.
I am CENTRE left not left and I think I have far more in common with the CENTRE right than the hard left.
Missed the part of programme that you wre on Robert had a rugby match to get to at Mt. Eden but I will track it down now and watch it.
H Stewart - I haven't seen all of it either! I was at a dance and have only seen bits. I'm interested to get your opinion on Al's program. Everyone's saying the town looked great!
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