tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post388751452240861508..comments2023-04-15T14:50:47.553+01:00Comments on Gracefruit.com - Making Soap, Living Well: Closing LongcroftUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-7745667804999086052009-01-25T19:57:00.000+00:002009-01-25T19:57:00.000+00:00Thank you, Kim! I'm not sad any more. It feels r...Thank you, Kim! I'm not sad any more. It feels really good to have focus.gracefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808181398539831331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-50128235363768572962009-01-25T13:26:00.000+00:002009-01-25T13:26:00.000+00:00Best of luck, Elizabeth! I'm a little sad to hear ...Best of luck, Elizabeth! I'm a little sad to hear of the closing, too, but you've got to do what is right for you in the future.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129518784113451739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-74934667129241043572009-01-23T17:02:00.000+00:002009-01-23T17:02:00.000+00:00Ann-Marie, I did clear a shelf to store a few esse...Ann-Marie, I did clear a shelf to store a few essentials, just in case the mood strikes. For now, we'll be using fragrance oil test bars!gracefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808181398539831331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-84518598612027541982009-01-21T18:55:00.000+00:002009-01-21T18:55:00.000+00:00I'm sorry you had to choose Beth but I do understa...I'm sorry you had to choose Beth but I do understand... It's horrible when a passion dwindles into a 'job' rather than something to do for the pure enjoyment of doing it... Perhaps you'll wake up one day and decide to have a bash and 'play' just for yourself... Once the chickens have been fed and the latest batch of fairy cakes sampled! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Ann-Marie xComforts and Candleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936261359228969432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-87996569066616961912009-01-20T18:16:00.000+00:002009-01-20T18:16:00.000+00:00Thanks so much, everyone. The sadness is fading a...Thanks so much, everyone. The sadness is fading as I order lots of new fun stuff for gracefruit.com. Finding new products has always been one of my favourite things to do.gracefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808181398539831331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-75877042676136648502009-01-18T13:15:00.000+00:002009-01-18T13:15:00.000+00:00I hope we hear about your girls (hens) from time t...I hope we hear about your girls (hens) from time to time.Body Natural Soaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635872371498030235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-24967816231437082652009-01-18T13:12:00.000+00:002009-01-18T13:12:00.000+00:00Wow how I understand how you feel. I struggle wit...Wow how I understand how you feel. I struggle with it all the time. I love your attitude though. Sometimes letting go of something can be so refreshing. I really know that what ever you do it will be a positive move for you.Body Natural Soaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635872371498030235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-74936814948064562112009-01-18T12:40:00.000+00:002009-01-18T12:40:00.000+00:00Crap...I just typed out a long comment and then lo...Crap...I just typed out a long comment and then lost it = P<BR/><BR/>Good luck with Gracefruit! I'm sure you have amazing things in store. It will be so much easier to do without being torn.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802735137126269213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-84818088754771768432009-01-18T10:57:00.000+00:002009-01-18T10:57:00.000+00:00Gracefruit Rules OK!You are on to a winner with Gr...Gracefruit Rules OK!<BR/>You are on to a winner with Gracefruit...each time I tap in a Fragrance Oil or a soapy term into Google, you come up - so I guess it makes sense to focus on that option. Good for you, I hope you continue to do well and wish you every success - we're all behind you...and waiting for more scrummy FO's. I've been using my 'Snowdrift' soap this week, perfumed with your Oatmeal, Milk & Honey - it's gorgeous. Thank you XFuturePrimitive Soap Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12417261418364935496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-68340015257086611162009-01-18T00:55:00.000+00:002009-01-18T00:55:00.000+00:00Ah, yes.... business decisions are rough and when ...Ah, yes.... business decisions are rough and when it involves matters of the heart, it's even harder. If soaping is a passion, then one day, the passion will return. (of course, if you ever need to rid your equipment or molds on anyone, I am here as your dumping ground, E!!)<BR/><BR/>WHen we do things we love for money---over time, does it lose its lustre?Joanna Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02815987559964160910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-23389238289206842312009-01-17T23:32:00.000+00:002009-01-17T23:32:00.000+00:00That must have been a very hard decision to make E...That must have been a very hard decision to make Elisabeth, but I wish you all the very best with Gracefruit and your plans for the future.<BR/>I've got some decisions to make too (Portugal here I come???? :0/ ) and I'm not looking forward to them, so I admire your bravery and spirit to move forward.<BR/>Good luck<BR/>Jo xCroap Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400521799017055108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-63875504401537347562009-01-17T21:57:00.000+00:002009-01-17T21:57:00.000+00:00I'm really excited to hear that!I'm really excited to hear that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-20893050215317983862009-01-17T10:39:00.000+00:002009-01-17T10:39:00.000+00:00Saara, it was quite difficult, but it was also the...Saara, it was quite difficult, but it was also the right thing to do. Isn't that the way though? The hardest thing to do is most often the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Teresa, I'll still make soaps. Maybe. One day! :) We are looking at exporting beyond the EU. With the Sterling so low, we're getting inquiries from all over.<BR/><BR/>Corrie, thank you! That is so lovely. If you're ever going to be over this way, let me know. I'll make cupcakes. :)<BR/><BR/>G, I'm Cancerian, too! Sometimes I think I'd make a very good hermit. When you decide to make soap, please let me know. I have lots of helpful links I can send.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317250656813408322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-51371549720654501002009-01-17T10:12:00.000+00:002009-01-17T10:12:00.000+00:00Good luck for the future, and well done for making...Good luck for the future, and well done for making a brave business choice. One day soap making is going to be my hobby, (I've been meanign to do it for years) and I've bookmarked your site for future supplies. <BR/><BR/>(PS - You were spot on about the Cancerian thing!)Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-32938804979650429922009-01-16T23:58:00.000+00:002009-01-16T23:58:00.000+00:00Elizabeth, although I haven't been round here much...Elizabeth, although I haven't been round here much I have to say how sad to see Longcroft go :( You were my big inspiration when I started soaping 2 years ago, you have never stopped inspiring me. Thank you! I wish you all the best with your plans with Gracefruit and one day I will come and pick up my oils instead of having them delivered.<BR/>Corrie XLomond Soaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253007681908996122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-80565118247928914772009-01-16T22:17:00.000+00:002009-01-16T22:17:00.000+00:00(I don't know how the word "whole" got in there......(I don't know how the word "whole" got in there...oops)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-65136751476736854662009-01-16T22:15:00.000+00:002009-01-16T22:15:00.000+00:00Oh wow, that was such a major decision! I'm glad ...Oh wow, that was such a major decision! I'm glad you knew in your heart which to choose that would make you the most happy. I shall hold on to my soaps from you for a whole longer (because they're freshening my drawers) just to savor them for a wee bit more. <BR/><BR/>Do you know that I'm on the Gracefruit mailing list and it makes me cry to not be able to get your scents and powders and stuff?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-72521819215336129172009-01-16T20:58:00.000+00:002009-01-16T20:58:00.000+00:00That must have been a hard decision! But now the h...That must have been a hard decision! But now the hardest part is over and it looks like you are relieved :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-71296938160169464922009-01-16T19:07:00.000+00:002009-01-16T19:07:00.000+00:00Thanks, TL! That's exactly it, isn't it? Gotta m...Thanks, TL! That's exactly it, isn't it? Gotta move forward.<BR/><BR/>E, we have all sorts of plans for Gracefruit. I'm quite excited! And I'm looking forward to the day I can make soap again just for fun.<BR/><BR/>Amber, it was really hard, but once it was done, I felt better. Forward progress!<BR/><BR/>Sannyas, there was never any question which I would choose. It had to be gracefruit. I'll have new fragrances soon, and new fruit powders. We're also planning to add some new cosmetic ingredients like emulsifiers, preservatives, thickeners -- lots of fun things!gracefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808181398539831331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-24575003951979907062009-01-16T18:55:00.000+00:002009-01-16T18:55:00.000+00:00Hey Elizabeth!Was it hard to choose? How sad for L...Hey Elizabeth!<BR/>Was it hard to choose? How sad for Longcroft but so good for Gracefruit and also good for me:)<BR/>I´m really nosy what´s going on at Gracefruit and I hope you´ll get a lot of nice new things.<BR/>Best wishes for you and Gracefruit<BR/>SannyasEl Saponehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733791399872171792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-15484400348792200002009-01-16T17:53:00.000+00:002009-01-16T17:53:00.000+00:00Oh wow! I can't wait to see what changes are in st...Oh wow! I can't wait to see what changes are in store. Still sorry to see such a tough decision have to be made.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140914075178482937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-80644412447105708842009-01-16T17:01:00.000+00:002009-01-16T17:01:00.000+00:00Ohhh....how sad to see Longcroft go! But I can und...Ohhh....how sad to see Longcroft go! But I can understand it too....I sometimes don't *feel* like making soap and would rather be sewing stuff for my girls, ect.<BR/>Can't wait to see what you're doing with Gracefruit though!egassnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211304688074068039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19178603.post-77909482848993847812009-01-16T16:30:00.000+00:002009-01-16T16:30:00.000+00:00Best wishes for the change! I like your attitude. ...Best wishes for the change! I like your attitude. Onward!T.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02360343438979214998noreply@blogger.com