tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post7212868276499660016..comments2024-03-29T03:21:19.599-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: New Tricks/Old FossilsKay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-86796002219790993912012-07-19T12:39:43.121-04:002012-07-19T12:39:43.121-04:00You should check your local listings. New Tricks ...You should check your local listings. New Tricks is shown in the Atlanta area on 8 or 30/the PBS station, which means no commercials. YAY!<br />You would love the history, I am sure of it. And the land is so ancient too, you can tell the difference right away.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-59351758915611165212012-07-15T10:40:02.445-04:002012-07-15T10:40:02.445-04:00Wow, New Tricks sounds like a show right up my all...Wow, New Tricks sounds like a show right up my alley. <br /><br />I have never been across the pond, but would certainly be lost in all the history that is there--fascinating place.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-28835532984688692812012-07-15T06:11:11.303-04:002012-07-15T06:11:11.303-04:00Hey Kay!
Do you know that I haven't seen that ...Hey Kay!<br />Do you know that I haven't seen that movie either, but I would like to. I love Meryl Streep, don't you? I hope you saw her in that Me and Julia movie, she was amazing!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-66544882174894758322012-07-15T06:09:58.603-04:002012-07-15T06:09:58.603-04:00Oh yes, perhaps we are! ;-)
Do you know that I lov...Oh yes, perhaps we are! ;-)<br />Do you know that I love non-fiction books and am fascinated by history. Oh dear, you may have inspired me to do a post, if "I only had the nerve", sorry, I am thinking of the post that I just did!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-85320583112917810702012-07-13T18:09:27.020-04:002012-07-13T18:09:27.020-04:00I love seeing the English TV shows. Which reminds...I love seeing the English TV shows. Which reminds me... I've been wanting to watch Iron Lady. Thank you for the reminder.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-34265246910478567232012-07-13T14:50:05.469-04:002012-07-13T14:50:05.469-04:00Sounds as if we are kindred souls. I love visitin...Sounds as if we are kindred souls. I love visiting spots I may have read about too. Somehow, it makes the books/movies/tv shows seem more "real!"Canadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-58767107763463777372012-07-12T21:14:03.878-04:002012-07-12T21:14:03.878-04:00Hey! Thanks so much for your comment! Since I can&...Hey! Thanks so much for your comment! Since I can't see all of England, I will have to know it from watching British TV shows. Oh my, I love Foyle's War, Midsomer Murders and Lewis! <br />Have you ever seen 84 Charing Cross Road? It was a movie made from the book and it is excellent! I was so excited to see that when they visited the sea, it was Eastbourne! I INSIST on having my photo at the same spot where Anthony Hopkins and Judi Dench posed for a photo! (The Eastbourne Bandstand).Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-55105462067656976902012-07-12T20:48:38.709-04:002012-07-12T20:48:38.709-04:00Hi, Kay, I too love British dramas on TV or DVD, a...Hi, Kay, I too love British dramas on TV or DVD, and always check to see where the locations are. <br /><br /> One of my favourite historic homes to visit is Squerrey's Court in Westerham, Kent. It is used as the location for the very first episode of Foyle's War, "The German Woman."<br /><br />The house, Chenies, in Rickmansworth, Herts., is used as a location for many TV dramas. It figures in a couple of "Midsomer Murders" episodes, and in a recent episode of "Lewis." It was also used for filming part of "Little Dorrit."<br /><br />Seeing if I can figure out what's been used as a location is part of the fun for us!Canadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-27974605073385083352012-07-12T19:22:02.300-04:002012-07-12T19:22:02.300-04:00HEY MARY! Glad you like the Victorianss too. Let&#...HEY MARY! Glad you like the Victorianss too. Let's go see all the museums in the world! Are you game? <br />Hope your summer is going well.<br />xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-59607534478124052412012-07-12T08:25:55.707-04:002012-07-12T08:25:55.707-04:00What a lovely museum, I hope to get there some day...What a lovely museum, I hope to get there some day! I also love architecture, and you can't beat the detail of the Victorian era!<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-67151715071549418092012-07-12T07:08:30.783-04:002012-07-12T07:08:30.783-04:00I can spend my whole time in London just in the mu...I can spend my whole time in London just in the museums. The British Museum is amazing too, I was surprised at the Rosetta Stone. I had seen photos of it, but to see it was so incredible. I am sure the Shard is awe-worthy, with great views and the sunset reflecting on the glass would be lovely, but it somehow looks messy to me in a way that I can't explain.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-90774697083133453472012-07-12T00:05:26.640-04:002012-07-12T00:05:26.640-04:00How I would love to visit the Museum of Natural Hi...How I would love to visit the Museum of Natural History in London - I can only imagine the treasures it holds... someday! I checked out The Shard - it is indeed an impressive building - one pic I looked at was taken at street level - in a word: WOW!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-8769653351016149172012-07-11T21:50:10.621-04:002012-07-11T21:50:10.621-04:00Dear Pat,
Oh my dear, you have no idea how I scrut...Dear Pat,<br />Oh my dear, you have no idea how I scrutinize each and every building that I see when I am in England. To be honest, I do the same thing with everything that I see in the natural world too.<br />Richard sent me a book many years ago called " Discover Unexpected London" and that sent me to many places there and a good many of those unexpected places were very high up! In fact, on our last trip, we have several shots of chimney stacks!<br />I will take your word for it on The Shard. I have only seen it in photos and while it doesn't look as if it belongs, perhaps if there are more sharp, glassy buildings around it, then it will be more at home.<br />St. Paul's Cathedral is magnificent and will always be so. :-)<br /><br />Glad you like the Stone Mountain book! How do you like the photo of them having a meal on top of General Lee's shoulder? Amazing!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-46929404342103173422012-07-11T17:47:28.751-04:002012-07-11T17:47:28.751-04:00Hi Kay,
Loved your post on Victoriana. I too love...Hi Kay,<br /><br />Loved your post on Victoriana. I too love their buildings but have you ever looked up - their chimney stacks are amazing. Sor many different shapes and sizes. I had never looked skywards until my husband said that I was missing so much by just following my nose! You try it - you will be amazed at the wonderful architecture.<br /><br />The Shard is just beautiful. When the sun sets on it, it is wonderful. I believe that you have to add to the skyline of London. After all St. Paul's Cathedral was modern once. <br /><br />By the way, I am half way through Stone Mountain Book and really enjoying it.Spesh 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07044378302911602273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-3148430495018622662012-07-11T17:29:16.291-04:002012-07-11T17:29:16.291-04:00Dear Martha,
I look forward to the photos of histo...Dear Martha,<br />I look forward to the photos of historical buildings from Kingston! <br />Like you, I wish I could travel all over the world!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-79547590024184370032012-07-11T17:24:55.771-04:002012-07-11T17:24:55.771-04:00Dear Mimi,
I appreciate beautiful architecture so ...Dear Mimi,<br />I appreciate beautiful architecture so much. Being from the South, so much of our beautiful buildings have been destroyed by war, storm or wrecking balls.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-46699164161364482832012-07-11T17:23:21.420-04:002012-07-11T17:23:21.420-04:00Hey Sulky Kitten!
The Gherkin is indeed an amazing...Hey Sulky Kitten!<br />The Gherkin is indeed an amazing building, but I can't help but wish that it was in Atlanta, Georgia! (After all, we need a beautiful modern building more than you do!) And I find it funny that it was called that, just by that name, you would know immediately what building it refers to...just like the album by the Beatles called The White Album, the title was really The Beatles, but since it was totally white everyone called it...The White Album!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-16054774347647128392012-07-11T17:18:40.766-04:002012-07-11T17:18:40.766-04:00Hey Dave!
Goodness, I hope you told your boss that...Hey Dave!<br />Goodness, I hope you told your boss that you were not amused by his politically incorrect observation! No, wait you can't tell your boss that, can you? Amusing story, thanks for sharing it! (And I wonder if I might be Welsh?)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-49324623248702121622012-07-11T17:10:32.022-04:002012-07-11T17:10:32.022-04:00I understand that it is not possible for all the a...I understand that it is not possible for all the architects to call me and ask my opinion on what is best for London but I really wish they would.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-62607141584723059632012-07-11T17:08:29.151-04:002012-07-11T17:08:29.151-04:00Of course, Tracey, you would know this museum very...Of course, Tracey, you would know this museum very well! Perhaps you could do a post on it and tell about the wonderful architecture of the Waterhouse Building? I was a little hesitant to talk much about it, after all, I am not that familar with it!<br />And how nice that you were able to see rooms not normally seen. And what DID he think of them? I'll just bet he was impressed!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-88515517409980808072012-07-11T17:05:18.009-04:002012-07-11T17:05:18.009-04:00I didn't know about the fan website for Midsom...I didn't know about the fan website for Midsomer Murders, but I find that interesting. I love that show.<br />Alas, I have never been inside the Natural History Museum, I only went past it, but just the outside was memorable for me.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-88732307210717850702012-07-11T17:00:54.330-04:002012-07-11T17:00:54.330-04:00Hey Paul!
It is a beautiful church and one that ma...Hey Paul!<br />It is a beautiful church and one that many people go past and never think twice about it, I am sure.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-53956462882967334772012-07-11T09:26:29.438-04:002012-07-11T09:26:29.438-04:00I love old buildings, Kay. Because my city is quit...I love old buildings, Kay. Because my city is quite old, we have many historical buildings here. Some are homes, some have been turned into museums, etc. I hope to photography some at one point to share with you all.<br /><br />I've only spent one day in London (spent a few hours between flights) touring it and I loved it! That was many years ago. I hope one day to spend a few days there and really get a good tour of the place. And lots of photos! Oh, to be able to travel around the world...what a dream...Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-58152288736705692542012-07-11T07:00:57.724-04:002012-07-11T07:00:57.724-04:00It's been so many years since i've been, b...It's been so many years since i've been, but i agree with loving the older buildings. The newer ones take getting used to. Even here, where i live, the old buildings look best to me.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-30150321182997565102012-07-11T06:31:14.976-04:002012-07-11T06:31:14.976-04:00The Natural History Museum is magnificent! I alway...The Natural History Museum is magnificent! I always pay a visit when I'm in London. I haven't seen the Shard yet, but I must say that the Swiss Re building- the Gherkin- is one of my favourite modern pieces of architecture. It really is stunning.Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.com