tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post3023104796013118035..comments2024-03-28T23:29:00.303-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: Louis Zamperini-Olympian/HeroKay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-84667384102001583592014-02-23T23:53:43.080-05:002014-02-23T23:53:43.080-05:00This is such an amazing story! Wow! I'll be ...This is such an amazing story! Wow! I'll be looking for the movie.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-39151590323771629602014-02-21T20:42:28.972-05:002014-02-21T20:42:28.972-05:00It is my hope that everyone who sees this film wil...It is my hope that everyone who sees this film will be as thrilled with Mr. Zamperini and his story as much as I am.<br />And yes, you are right, I have great enthusiasm and very often I am met with scorn and apathy, but hey, that's not MY problem! <br />Thanks very much for your comment.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-91677501276882206042014-02-21T10:08:49.140-05:002014-02-21T10:08:49.140-05:00Looks a cracking film and a worthy subject. I know...Looks a cracking film and a worthy subject. I know what you mean about the world impacting on your enthusiasm. Been there- had that passion diluted by general apathy or derision- bounced back up again with something else inspirational a week later. Never give up your belief in the things that matter to you- is my motto as well.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-23500141440766155182014-02-21T06:54:48.793-05:002014-02-21T06:54:48.793-05:00Thank you very much, dear Nan!!
The world tampers ...Thank you very much, dear Nan!!<br />The world tampers my enthusiasm right down but I let it fly on my blog!!<br />Take care! xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-57133417554659263592014-02-20T23:47:11.495-05:002014-02-20T23:47:11.495-05:00I love your enthusiasm! It is like the sun on a cl...I love your enthusiasm! It is like the sun on a cloudy day.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-73697536584181243632014-02-20T21:56:41.306-05:002014-02-20T21:56:41.306-05:00Hey Kay!
Mr. Zamperini went back to Japan and met ...Hey Kay!<br />Mr. Zamperini went back to Japan and met with his former captors and forgave them. He also went to Japan and carried the Olympic Torch in the 1998 Winter Games on his 81st birthday!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-48359568416718635112014-02-20T21:48:52.560-05:002014-02-20T21:48:52.560-05:00Knowing me, I might have to do several more posts ...Knowing me, I might have to do several more posts about this movie before it is released...I don't want anyone to miss it!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-83264150809869280842014-02-20T00:20:11.119-05:002014-02-20T00:20:11.119-05:00Oh wow! This looks like an amazing movie. And he...Oh wow! This looks like an amazing movie. And he's 97 right now? He is certainly an incredible man.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41191055955642102712014-02-19T22:15:25.530-05:002014-02-19T22:15:25.530-05:00You have me all ready for the movie...You have me all ready for the movie...Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-16781752976044197832014-02-19T22:07:47.610-05:002014-02-19T22:07:47.610-05:00Thanks, Sandie! Flowers from England, they are an...Thanks, Sandie! Flowers from England, they are and they take my breath away!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-10820487294873565792014-02-19T22:06:38.332-05:002014-02-19T22:06:38.332-05:00Hey Kristi!
I have written several times about Mr....Hey Kristi!<br />I have written several times about Mr. Zamperini but I still felt I had to share this movie trailer of "Unbroken". I am glad I posted it if one more person knows a bit of his story! Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-20951185788869539812014-02-19T22:04:47.785-05:002014-02-19T22:04:47.785-05:00You can bet that I will see the movie and will do ...You can bet that I will see the movie and will do a post about it, I am sure!<br />That header photo is from a few years ago, from a bouquet from England!<br />Have a great week, Louise! Hope your weather will be kind in Colorado!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-23147777838676277672014-02-19T22:03:14.192-05:002014-02-19T22:03:14.192-05:00I can never see anything about people being adrift...I can never see anything about people being adrift at sea without thinking of Mr. Zamperini and how he survived. Amazing story and one that I HOPE will come across in the film!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-14995022954947547752014-02-19T22:01:00.965-05:002014-02-19T22:01:00.965-05:00Thank you, I was hoping someone would see this who...Thank you, I was hoping someone would see this who might not have heard of Louis Zamperini!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41228111162789456062014-02-19T22:00:22.863-05:002014-02-19T22:00:22.863-05:00I agree...and I those are the kind of stories that...I agree...and I those are the kind of stories that I like to read and to share!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-88263008033083025732014-02-19T21:59:32.815-05:002014-02-19T21:59:32.815-05:00Yes! I saw a long white bridge that will be used i...Yes! I saw a long white bridge that will be used in the movie...do you know the one? I think I saw it on an Australian news website...<br />Let me know of anything you hear about this movie! It is one that I eagerly looking forward to!<br />These winter Olympics have been most enjoyable, even with the TV coverage here which is not the best, you have to disregard some to the blab and the blather, if you know what I mean!<br />I wrote a few posts about the Summer Olympics when they were in London, and I wrote about the withdrawal after they finished!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-46018877952924777032014-02-19T21:54:39.779-05:002014-02-19T21:54:39.779-05:00Heart and soul, that is it exactly. And I admire t...Heart and soul, that is it exactly. And I admire that in anyone! <br />I know I have spoken of Mr. Zamperini before, but I truly admire him.<br />Thanks for your comment!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-56589102100534837602014-02-19T10:08:21.591-05:002014-02-19T10:08:21.591-05:00I love your flower header - it is beautiful! I love your flower header - it is beautiful! Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-16674343175748205922014-02-19T08:45:49.785-05:002014-02-19T08:45:49.785-05:00This is a story of which I knew nothing and I'...This is a story of which I knew nothing and I'm so glad that you posted something about it! Thanks!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-83616117036316305812014-02-18T15:04:58.903-05:002014-02-18T15:04:58.903-05:00I literally got shivers watching the trailer! Can...I literally got shivers watching the trailer! Can't wait to see the movie. Your header is glorious! Have a happy day, Kay!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-54730411592275243752014-02-18T13:22:17.336-05:002014-02-18T13:22:17.336-05:00Oh wow, Kay, I hadn't seen the trailer. How a...Oh wow, Kay, I hadn't seen the trailer. How amazing to see Louis interviewed. He's 97 ~ it just brings me shivers to think about his unbelievable life and unwavering spirit! I really can't wait to see the movie. Alain and I watched "All Is Lost" last night (the survival movie with Robert Redford) and it made me think of Louis over and over again. I know where I'll be on Christmas night! Hee hee....Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-91035378318080239682014-02-18T11:20:35.029-05:002014-02-18T11:20:35.029-05:00This gave me goose bumps. I certainly will be goi...This gave me goose bumps. I certainly will be going to see the movie. thank you for sharingNonnie USAhttp://nonniesobservations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-50313174869002876352014-02-18T08:56:45.006-05:002014-02-18T08:56:45.006-05:00We need more inspiring stories like his.We need more inspiring stories like his.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-31284809848570007102014-02-18T04:01:08.337-05:002014-02-18T04:01:08.337-05:00It's an amazing story, isn't it? Jolie ha...It's an amazing story, isn't it? Jolie has been spending a lot of time here in Queensland while making the movie. She, too, is an inspiring person, in my opinion. I look forward to seeing the movie when it's released. Clips of it were shown on TV this morning.<br /><br />I've been watching Sochi...when the Games are over, I'll have withdrawals!! I'm enjoying them...I like the Winter Olympics...there certainly are some nail-biting events...and I love the skating, of course.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-65570113688073893292014-02-17T22:52:08.362-05:002014-02-17T22:52:08.362-05:00What an amazing man. Unbroken-kind of says it all...What an amazing man. Unbroken-kind of says it all, doesn't it? You are so right- One an Olympian-always an Olympian. God bless all of the athletes that have put their heart and soul into competing. xo Diana NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.com