tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post8555721867141258249..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Victoria Day NatteringsWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-58762284748169852042013-05-21T06:45:17.335-03:002013-05-21T06:45:17.335-03:00Tiffany Rose - YES! The more the better!Tiffany Rose - YES! The more the better!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-84888413819243164922013-05-20T23:44:29.137-03:002013-05-20T23:44:29.137-03:00Is this one of the high holidays when I should pil...Is this one of the high holidays when I should pile on the jewelry? ;)<br /><br />Happy Victoria Day!tiffany rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105832290440620053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-63859681235908553942013-05-20T23:42:22.691-03:002013-05-20T23:42:22.691-03:00"... just chatted with him" twice? To th..."... just chatted with him" twice? To think I'm two degrees from! tiffany rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105832290440620053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-43347463588864966902013-05-20T19:31:08.094-03:002013-05-20T19:31:08.094-03:00Ruth - that is funny! I am not normally shy, but ...Ruth - that is funny! I am not normally shy, but I do get a little star struck at times as well. The older I get, the less that happens though!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-41612691880300887482013-05-20T19:30:13.358-03:002013-05-20T19:30:13.358-03:00Lane - I think that all the time - it's like B...Lane - I think that all the time - it's like Beverly Nichols with his gardener! I just want it to stop raining! Am off to the nursery with my $300 in gift cards tomorrow to do some damage!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-10800458141081802772013-05-20T19:09:58.845-03:002013-05-20T19:09:58.845-03:00Happy Victoria Day, Wendy!
We have a holiday for ...Happy Victoria Day, Wendy!<br /><br />We have a holiday for the Queen's birthday coming up in Australia, so much as I disagree with the monarchy, I do appreciate the extra day off!<br /><br />I met Lady Diana and Charles once upon a time at the Royal Academy. I was a gauche teenager and almost too star struck to speak!ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081478322678615146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-83853227825806004472013-05-20T16:17:07.699-03:002013-05-20T16:17:07.699-03:00Now WMM, I think you could be up to the task here...Now WMM, I think you could be up to the task here. I have Charles' organic garden book about how the estate is managed. Boy, what we could do with Help!!!Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-38042041001786341932013-05-20T16:08:50.116-03:002013-05-20T16:08:50.116-03:00Thanks AJC - I think Canadians do have a bit of a ...Thanks AJC - I think Canadians do have a bit of a love-hate, but they come out in droves when the royals come and they do love the attention that they get from the monarchy. William and Kate spent over a week here last year and they were rock stars to the public and they had obviously done their homework and knew what to say when, and how!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-10915889650659306992013-05-20T14:13:17.286-03:002013-05-20T14:13:17.286-03:00Funny but before reading Canadian bloggers, I neve...Funny but before reading Canadian bloggers, I never realized that you have this sentimental attachment to the monarchy. Victoria has witnessed some transformation during her reign, talk about times a-changing...<br />Happy Victoria Day!ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-35112481607813925482013-05-20T13:38:10.085-03:002013-05-20T13:38:10.085-03:00thanks Rose - you too!thanks Rose - you too!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-314508533976822272013-05-20T12:39:34.662-03:002013-05-20T12:39:34.662-03:00Happy Victoria Day to you too, WMM!Happy Victoria Day to you too, WMM!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47897055616201106352013-05-20T12:12:22.362-03:002013-05-20T12:12:22.362-03:00wonder if she can make toast...wonder if she can make toast...WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-88671809986803668722013-05-20T12:11:52.077-03:002013-05-20T12:11:52.077-03:00Oh my gosh -your weather is giving me hope - this ...Oh my gosh -your weather is giving me hope - this week is gardening week here - maybe it will be warmer as the week goes on! Yes - met him at two different times - not formally though, just chatted with him at walkabouts! Saw Diana only once - she was beautiful in person, more beautiful than the pictures give credit!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-42505174412063027422013-05-20T11:38:12.468-03:002013-05-20T11:38:12.468-03:00I'm always reminded the exotic pets that are q...I'm always reminded the exotic pets that are quite often kept by the people who can least afford them. And pugs. They're expensive to begin with and the upkeep and hereditary problems are a shortcut to bankruptcy.<br /><br />On the other hand, I was cheered to see that Buckingham Palace has a gift shop. I bought a few (overpriced, but everything in London is these days) refrigerator magnets there for some friends who would appreciate them. There are also aprons for sale. Love the idea of the Dear Queen fixing a snack....wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-69858705900984250752013-05-20T10:35:19.523-03:002013-05-20T10:35:19.523-03:00I always like Victoria Day weekend, our city quiet...I always like Victoria Day weekend, our city quiets right down as people leave for their cottages, it's the start of summer. It is hot and sunny here and we spent yesterday at the nursery, it was so crowded and hot in the greenhouse I nearly fainted. But we bought lots of flowers for our pots and a giant hanging pot, the biggest ever, for the front porch. It's all ready for Miller Time!<br />Have a great day, wait until I tell Little rascal that you've met Prince Charles twice, she's a real little royal watcher and she'll be so impressed!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-8495751150655149802013-05-20T10:32:12.349-03:002013-05-20T10:32:12.349-03:00Janet have fun, we'll be thinking of you!Janet have fun, we'll be thinking of you! DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-79237952802883524452013-05-20T10:11:19.840-03:002013-05-20T10:11:19.840-03:00Janet - have a wonderful time! I have his hardcove...Janet - have a wonderful time! I have his hardcover book of his garden and I treasure it - his treatment of the land is admirable indeed! Please take and post pictures!!! and safe travels!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-47228914054253678882013-05-20T10:10:28.890-03:002013-05-20T10:10:28.890-03:00Well I just finished the book and it certainly mak...Well I just finished the book and it certainly makes you want to go to Florence, a bit to Venice, and also Istanbul. Much better book than last one!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-31231176053900096082013-05-20T09:59:18.322-03:002013-05-20T09:59:18.322-03:00i leave today for london and the garden that i can...i leave today for london and the garden that i cannot wait to see is prince charles' highgrove. i get goosebumps thinking i'll see it in person. i've never been much of a royalty watcher/follower but he loves his gardens and that makes me love him. also going to the chelsea flower show on thursday. this trip is a bucket list unto itself. <br /><br />have a lovely week and cheerio!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-66884990204956261042013-05-20T09:35:58.198-03:002013-05-20T09:35:58.198-03:00N.B. Today is press/ royal preview day for Chelsea...N.B. Today is press/ royal preview day for Chelsea. Should be some stuff on BBC online today. But expect most of images/ clips will be up tomorrow.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-5248271501106704602013-05-20T09:33:12.755-03:002013-05-20T09:33:12.755-03:00Common ground - both authors can transport one to ...Common ground - both authors can transport one to "exclusive" and treasured European places, with a bit of an American perspective/ sensibility?<br /><br />ANDIAMO I am worried Brown will be my "undoing." Postponed our planned Italy jaunt last year and I am crazy keen to go (both of us have been, but not together, not to Florence etc. etc.)GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-81650154756778593942013-05-20T09:26:30.817-03:002013-05-20T09:26:30.817-03:00Thanks muchly for the heads up about the chelsea f...Thanks muchly for the heads up about the chelsea flower show coverage - that show is on my bucket list! Is a rainy day here today, so my flower shopping is postponed till tomorrow! Am madly finishing Dan Brown so I can move on to Henry James - how's that for juxtaposition?<br /><br />Yes - I do wonder if he will use King Charles.....WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-69921830285740095762013-05-20T09:22:15.199-03:002013-05-20T09:22:15.199-03:00Oh, and I agree with you, "The Firm," fo...Oh, and I agree with you, "The Firm," for all its riches and perks, is a very proscribed and repetitive job.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-46624062405554874302013-05-20T09:19:56.762-03:002013-05-20T09:19:56.762-03:00CROWNS & HEARTS Well WMM, I hope that Charles ...CROWNS & HEARTS Well WMM, I hope that Charles will be smart and do like his grandfather (Bertie/ King George) as a King Charles has never boded well for the British or the monarch's own head. The evolving role between celebrity and monarchy is interesting. I often think it would have been a very different world if royals followed their hearts in marriage (Wallis & Edward, the Nazi leanings, Margaret and Peter Townsend, Charles & Camilla, then again Sarah and Andrew was an epic fail.) At least this latest generation seems to be getting it "right". You should pop online to the 100th anniversary of the Chelsea Flower Show today. Harry will be showing Grannie round the garden he sponsored re. bringing attention to Lesotho. The gardener herself did a fantastic job IMO.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.com