tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.comments2023-09-17T10:57:06.615+01:00The Gabble Ratchet.valoniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-65645552878861593552015-12-10T10:53:26.260+00:002015-12-10T10:53:26.260+00:00Those products are really terrific, Valonia. I lov...Those products are really terrific, Valonia. I loved the Celtic Knot tree slice. The morris dancing video was very well done too - certainly a different angle on the tradition! How the hell did you manage the side's exit from the phone box?Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-70539324251300998382015-12-09T22:08:20.825+00:002015-12-09T22:08:20.825+00:00Missing you, too. So artsy-fartsy and craftsy! (w...Missing you, too. So artsy-fartsy and craftsy! (written with great affection, you know.)Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-66395220067910193422015-09-28T00:25:46.811+01:002015-09-28T00:25:46.811+01:00Good rescuing. Sorry about the time gap, I was su...Good rescuing. Sorry about the time gap, I was sure I'd left a note, but I guess I got distracted when I looked up the story. Hope everything is better now. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-92131610738437932282015-09-22T10:19:57.392+01:002015-09-22T10:19:57.392+01:00Hell! So much for the peaceful river life. Glad yo...Hell! So much for the peaceful river life. Glad you managed to save all the boaters and their kids though. Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-15671536269490252202015-09-21T21:56:52.024+01:002015-09-21T21:56:52.024+01:00Thank you! Yes, go and check as there's still ...Thank you! Yes, go and check as there's still some sloes about. <br /><br />I'm built like the Hulk after that. ;)valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-44226872287878581372015-09-18T17:45:05.807+01:002015-09-18T17:45:05.807+01:00Lovely post, V. Looks like I may be too late for t...Lovely post, V. Looks like I may be too late for the sloes - but will go-see.<br />Catch 22, ain't it. You get so warm heaving the coal to burn it to keep warm, so you don't need to use it!Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-42130800645152533442015-09-18T17:24:25.970+01:002015-09-18T17:24:25.970+01:00I think with the Ock that first impressions can be...I think with the Ock that first impressions can be rather misleading. It turns out it's not a dull river at all. We've not had chance to return yet, but when we do I'll let you know to see whether you're free to join us (and give us a river tour ;) )<br /><br />It's lovely to see you've blogged again - what a fab looking concert! valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-71094047662042736462015-09-15T19:16:54.758+01:002015-09-15T19:16:54.758+01:00Thank you for the link to my blog and I'm very...Thank you for the link to my blog and I'm very pleased the blog (which is somewhat lacking these days) has inspired you to out and explore this small, dull, yet fascinating river.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049987106163260521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-2553619448765945322015-08-29T14:37:16.172+01:002015-08-29T14:37:16.172+01:00Good to remember the world is still alive around u...Good to remember the world is still alive around us, and will take back over when we are gone. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-38628076146323547292015-08-27T22:30:48.180+01:002015-08-27T22:30:48.180+01:00I don't envy you your long, hot summers - they...I don't envy you your long, hot summers - they'd eat too much into autumn for my liking!valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-84657698668336078162015-08-27T22:29:02.207+01:002015-08-27T22:29:02.207+01:00Rob is eager to pick sloes already. I'm trying...Rob is eager to pick sloes already. I'm trying to hold him back... valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-9409231123535361772015-08-26T10:20:14.103+01:002015-08-26T10:20:14.103+01:00A really lovely post, Valonia and makes me want to...A really lovely post, Valonia and makes me want to go and gather sloes for gin - but I try to wait until the first frost has been on them. Trouble is others don't have that patience!Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-7507336909870357912015-08-26T02:43:59.441+01:002015-08-26T02:43:59.441+01:00Fruits in the freezer and needing fires, I'm q...Fruits in the freezer and needing fires, I'm quite wanting to join you. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-22120207615628305742015-08-21T12:48:08.228+01:002015-08-21T12:48:08.228+01:00Thanks, Gandalf!
Perhaps one day we'll see yo...Thanks, Gandalf! <br />Perhaps one day we'll see you on the water on your son's boat. :) <br />I'm thinking we probably should've named the vessel The Morris Boat - did you see the photos and video of dancing on the roof from last year's event? <br />That's my favourite tune too, although you'd probably be scarred for life if you ever heard me play it on the concertina.valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-66760175297846291292015-08-21T12:40:36.016+01:002015-08-21T12:40:36.016+01:00It's the stealth locks you've got to look ...It's the stealth locks you've got to look out for. Never trust a stealth lock. Or bunting, for that matter. valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-78507505661254423602015-08-21T12:28:07.107+01:002015-08-21T12:28:07.107+01:00I've not heard that one yet. I love Unpack You...I've not heard that one yet. I love Unpack Your Adjectives. You can probably tell from my writing that I wasn't taught grammar at school and find it difficult to understand. Schoolhouse Rock is my new teacher! valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-1417304728115139812015-08-21T11:57:24.376+01:002015-08-21T11:57:24.376+01:00Lovely report, Valonia - it encapsulates perfectly...Lovely report, Valonia - it encapsulates perfectly the joys of "narrer" boats. My son and his wife are looking forward to early retirement when they are going to sell their little house and live on one, having enjoyed many holidays aboard one.<br />Did not know that Morris regalia was "de rigeur" for piloting them though! Was delighted to click on the film clip of "Princess Royal" - my favourite Morris tune/dance - and well danced too, I thought.Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-17981040281710781112015-08-21T01:06:42.361+01:002015-08-21T01:06:42.361+01:00Sounds like a grand day out. Traveling cats, stea...Sounds like a grand day out. Traveling cats, stealth locks, artistic bunting "enhancing" the paintwork, dancing fools and mothers with banners. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-76711131384052001782015-08-16T14:01:59.307+01:002015-08-16T14:01:59.307+01:00Three is a Magic Number was my favorite, I still k...Three is a Magic Number was my favorite, I still know my 3x tables by singing that song in my head. And the Preamble to the Constitution, I only know it because I can sing it. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-35100520531949053712015-08-14T20:10:20.731+01:002015-08-14T20:10:20.731+01:00Hooray, it worked! :)Hooray, it worked! :)valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-90713988268313565192015-08-14T20:09:39.295+01:002015-08-14T20:09:39.295+01:00I had to Google roach poo as I've never seen i...I had to Google roach poo as I've never seen it before. It looks similar to bat poo. It also looks like it would be relatively easy to sweep/vacuum up. I wish that could be said for spider poo too. Spider poo doesn't half stain. I never thought I'd ever talk this much about spider poo... (spider poo, spider poo...).<br /><br />Oh my gosh, that video is adorable. I may have to watch as many as I can find on YouTube. I would have loved something like that at school. The most we got was a giant flashing pen that taught us our letters. Really not as cool as Schoolhouse Rock.valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-52561648634530785652015-08-14T01:23:39.917+01:002015-08-14T01:23:39.917+01:00Better than roach poo.
Now I've got that Sch...Better than roach poo. <br /><br />Now I've got that Schoolhouse rock song in my head, "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly get your adverbs here." <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDwXHTcodNgZhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-67926201296109229832015-08-13T22:05:34.008+01:002015-08-13T22:05:34.008+01:00Love this.Love this.misha cat bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144616648038141556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-36904515491603922182015-08-12T00:32:31.472+01:002015-08-12T00:32:31.472+01:00These are the things that stay with us. :) These are the things that stay with us. :) valoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644950154869151868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2819138961612156499.post-74628250703266746382015-08-09T18:46:39.564+01:002015-08-09T18:46:39.564+01:00I have a clear memory of being small, surrounded b...I have a clear memory of being small, surrounded by blackberry bushes, eating to my heart's delight. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.com