Seasons Change: 2 empty nesters (kinda) have a creek-side chat - and dodge a thunderstorm

[@andrewdewitt7234]

Lovely to hear from you two again! A little piece of peace in a troubled world....They say say you only borrow your kids. It's great that in your case you know that he has flown to safe place from the family nest. ADW.

[@marcia542]

Thank you so much for this inspiring and uplifting chat, so packed with good news and your unfailing cheerfulness. Danthonia has never looked more gorgeous, and it's so good to see you (and Bear!) so happy in your family's holy, happy place!

[@DuoDownUnder]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylgodding2339]

Really enjoyed seeing you two again, seems like it's been quite a while. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, peaceful part of the world, and all your love. But I'm terrified of lightening too!!!

[@ElizabethPollardAus]

Hello you two lovely people. You really are living in a beautiful part of the New England. It is so verdant there, peaceful and living your best life. I love everything you stand for and living in your community is such a blessing❤ and I enjoy witnessing it from my screen. 🙏🏻🥰

[@vivianpowell1732]

Norann and Chris live in New South Wales, Australia, at the Danthonia Bruderhof community there. Perhaps you were confused because part of the video is from New York State USA, where one of their sons is attending school at The Mount Academy.

[@DuoDownUnder]

Thank you so much! It's been an amazingly beautiful spring - cool (for the most part), with frequent showers. So everything is leafing and flowering in full glory. Over the years, as a community we've planted many trees and flowering shrubs on the property, and they're really coming into their own now. (Of course, we know from experience that dry times are an inevitable part of reality here, so all the more we cherish those seasons when 'verdant' is the word!) Have a wonderful weekend, Elizabeth! C&N

[@DuoDownUnder]

Both here and in NY, folks from Britain saw similarities in the landscapes and named their new surrounds 'New England'. (Guess it says a lot for England, or nostalgia, hey!)

[@ElizabethPollardAus]

@@vivianpowell1732 yes, I know. I visited them there a few years ago. Such a lovely couple and very welcoming too. I live about an hour and a half away from them. 🥰

[@vivianpowell1732]

@@ElizabethPollardAus My father served in the USAAF in Australia during WWII, from June 1942 until the end of the war. He always spoke so fondly of the Australian people and their kindness to his unit.

[@gillianhatters6613]

What a beautiful spot to do a video ❤️. It was so nice to see Bear joining in too! ….Norann, I’m guessing that you were wafting away flies during filming rather than dealing with an affliction 😂😂. I can’t wait to visit your community one day. What a beautiful life you have ❤. Thanks for sharing it with us. You always give me so much to think about and be thankful for. Love and prayers lovely people 💕🙏

[@DuoDownUnder]

Thank you, dear Gillian - and yes, the flies are out in force, thanks to perfect breeding conditions! (They're a fact of life on Aussie farms, so we don't pay them much mind, after 22 years of shooing them away...) Like you, we look forward to the day we can welcome you to our community and our gorgeous country. Meantime, we'll do our best to keep sharing snippets, as time and inspiration allow. Have a wonderful weekend! C&N

[@williamryan4347]

Chris and Norann well done doing KZbin video it's fantastic you two are superstars love from Will Ryan your friend ❤

[@DuoDownUnder]

Glad you enjoyed it, Will. You're easily our Number 1 Fan! See you soon - Bear always looks forward to his walks with his best friend Will.

[@williamryan4347]

Thanks I always enjoy your KZbin videos keep them coming and I love taking Bear for walks he is well behaved he doesn't get on the wrong side of me he is so fun to hang with and Norann also Chris I have known you since I was 24 years old because you guys are fun to be flatout every day because seeing you guys at Danthonia is fantastic love from Will Ryan your friend 😀❤👍

[@williamryan4347]

Norann I want you and Chris to know I'm definitely your number 1 fan also I'm keen to see you and your students next Tuesday at Connections where I work when I finished giving you and your students a tour we can have a fantastic time then have a photo then you can send it to Jordan and Mason love from Will Ryan your friend also I love coming to Danthonia to give speeches ❤

[@williamryan4347]

The big day on Tuesday morning I look foward to seeing you and your students next Tuesday Norann and I'm looking forward to showing you and your students around connections where I work ❤

[@williamryan4347]

Hey Norann I'm sorry to hear that you and your students couldn't come to Connections so me and Dylan couldn't show you around but if you want give me a tour of the academy next Wedensday at Danthonia I'm happy to let you do that so you can also introduce me to your students ❤