tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post1340035960318666212..comments2023-10-30T11:13:57.380+01:00Comments on FRENCH FANCY MOVES TO CORNWALL: Off to LondonFrench Fancy...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-46695075695423122792009-09-18T16:35:22.886+02:002009-09-18T16:35:22.886+02:00Berowne - no I didn't know that at all; I thou...Berowne - no I didn't know that at all; I thought it was the Dutch, hence it once being called New Amsterdam. Popping over to see you now...French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-39746422628223672032009-09-18T14:27:25.584+02:002009-09-18T14:27:25.584+02:00Were you aware that it was the French who were the...Were you aware that it was the French who were the first Europeans to discover New York? <br />They named it New Angouleme. I'd be interested in your reaction to this on the post "Hudson Second, French First," on the blog Savage Reflections.Berownehttp://www.savagereflections.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-72738569954675794952009-09-17T11:33:02.057+02:002009-09-17T11:33:02.057+02:00Frankie - I feel your pain, sweetie. I don't t...Frankie - I feel your pain, sweetie. I don't think there is much of a classical nature on though that I actually fancy. To tell the truth I've not done that much research. I'm planning on getting a Time Out as soon as I can (I've got to be Stansted based for the Tues night 'cos I arrive so late) - so from Wed lunchtime I will be scrutinising those listingsFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-61629257399193790172009-09-16T21:25:41.834+02:002009-09-16T21:25:41.834+02:00Oh see some Shakespeare, any Shakespeare, for me, ...Oh see some Shakespeare, any Shakespeare, for me, will you?Frankofilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735463685466184020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-46998325359971894672009-09-16T17:20:59.638+02:002009-09-16T17:20:59.638+02:00Carol - yes, isn't Chicago a great show. I saw...Carol - yes, isn't Chicago a great show. I saw it first time round. Another time when I am coming over for longer - and maybe with Mr FF - it would be lovely to meet up<br /><br />Mr WO - glad it is not just me who doesn't enjoy staying with people. My m-i-l thinks it is much better to stay with friends and I sometimes wonder if I'm just not very friendly at heart.<br /><br />Jen - I French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-5256899369189455802009-09-16T09:12:03.648+02:002009-09-16T09:12:03.648+02:00Have a lovely time, see some great things and eat ...Have a lovely time, see some great things and eat lots of great food.<br /><br />My tablecloth rivals yours for brighness - I'm all for easycare me.<br /><br />xxLulu LaBonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546286547273386382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-85825589388233707192009-09-16T06:06:42.995+02:002009-09-16T06:06:42.995+02:00Oh goodness. More money! Wonderful.
Totally under...Oh goodness. More money! Wonderful.<br /><br />Totally understand the desire for privacy. Especially in a nice hotel.<br /><br />BTW the meal looks great! I'm so hungry!<br /><br />And how many pairs of Rocket Dog boots will you be wearing back (since you can't pack them)?<br /><br />Hope you have lots of fun.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-41136451114785677432009-09-15T22:29:26.565+02:002009-09-15T22:29:26.565+02:00Oh darling friend, have a wonderful time in London...Oh darling friend, have a wonderful time in London! Take loads of photos and post them on the blog as soon as you get back. We'll be here waiting<br /><br />Ciao Lola xxEleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-7478148288733037842009-09-15T12:24:42.454+02:002009-09-15T12:24:42.454+02:00Have fun in London! I've only heard good thing...Have fun in London! I've only heard good things about Wicked, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I quite want to see Sister Act, although I don't know how good it is.Veggie Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18341981466609953937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-30514685860538558872009-09-15T10:50:16.643+02:002009-09-15T10:50:16.643+02:00How nice that you are being blessed with good fort...How nice that you are being blessed with good fortune at the momemt. I hope you have a LOVELY trip, and if you have any spare moments in your busy schedule, get in touch and we could meet up for coffee or something. ( I work in central London, just by the British Museum) Sorry, no useful suggestions for the theatre!<br />On another note....my blog has temporarily gone 'private' while I justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768035027235782814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-82798344496032123492009-09-15T00:08:51.523+02:002009-09-15T00:08:51.523+02:00Wonderful tablecloth - I want it - and NOW! don&#...Wonderful tablecloth - I want it - and NOW! don't bother cleaning it - keep it as it is.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy your home city. London will be more vibrant with you back in it xxxxJennysmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176560381292594341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-34220822774759130032009-09-14T21:26:59.433+02:002009-09-14T21:26:59.433+02:00How lovely for you. And I absolutely agree with yo...How lovely for you. And I absolutely agree with you about choosing a hotel over staying with someone. Hotels are always a treat for me and I detest staying at the home of another, regardless of how much I might love the person.<br /><br />And congratulations on your unexpected windfall. That will make your visit 'home' even more enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-8509164256393261382009-09-14T19:52:59.848+02:002009-09-14T19:52:59.848+02:00Next time you plan a trip over you must must must ...Next time you plan a trip over you must must must let me know so that we can get together!! <br /><br />I can recommend Chicago. Tom and I went to see it and both loved it!! I've heard that Billy Elliot is also really good....<br /><br />Have a wonderful time hon<br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-88044442552065966422009-09-14T19:51:03.280+02:002009-09-14T19:51:03.280+02:00willow - I'm not sure if they are Czech. They ...willow - I'm not sure if they are Czech. They were part of a wedding present to my parents and I have six of four different sizes. The ones in the pic are the largest.<br /><br />Ladyfi -can't wait - a week tomorrow!<br /><br />flyintheweb - I do pay taxes though as well - in both countries (it hardly seems fair)<br /><br />bindu - thank you sweetie<br /><br />ContemTroub - Another French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-90215390047608120322009-09-14T18:20:32.784+02:002009-09-14T18:20:32.784+02:00Totally understand needing your own space. For me ...Totally understand needing your own space. For me though, it comes from being at the age where many of my friends live in very small spaces (like studio apartments). <br /><br />Loved Wicked, btw! I saw it in New York in 2005. Really fun show.This Ro(a)mantic Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324882155203905958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-91020952364366140422009-09-14T17:38:07.105+02:002009-09-14T17:38:07.105+02:00That hotel looks nice! Enjoy your visit.That hotel looks nice! Enjoy your visit.binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-10918276598335873952009-09-14T16:00:58.630+02:002009-09-14T16:00:58.630+02:00Enjoy the dosh...spend it yourself rather than let...Enjoy the dosh...spend it yourself rather than letting the taxman have it. You'll have more fun than he will.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-36567865522618569592009-09-14T15:26:43.576+02:002009-09-14T15:26:43.576+02:00Oooh - lucky you! Staying at a hotel and going to ...Oooh - lucky you! Staying at a hotel and going to the theatre. Enjoy!Lady Fihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-41451515960732021182009-09-14T15:11:54.347+02:002009-09-14T15:11:54.347+02:00Wicked is fun, I saw it in Chicago a few years ago...Wicked is fun, I saw it in Chicago a few years ago. (love your beautiful Czech glass goblets)Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-17085970440817289712009-09-14T14:36:02.556+02:002009-09-14T14:36:02.556+02:00Ayak - thank you dearie. It's about two years ...Ayak - thank you dearie. It's about two years since I've been to London, it's long overdue<br /><br />Ann - boo to Ryanair. Listen, perhaps when Brandon and the boys next hit the UK we'll meet up and go together<br /><br />ASD - thank you - it does look very nice there and I keep telling myself that I'll spend a bit of time at the British Museum (only will I have the time?)<brFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-3094847020241688322009-09-14T13:57:00.231+02:002009-09-14T13:57:00.231+02:00Mmmmm, that food looks good!
I know what you mean...Mmmmm, that food looks good!<br /><br />I know what you mean about staying at friends and staying in hotels. I LOVE hotels although it is a bit of a thing of the past what with having children - just too expensive. But pre-kids, The Frog Queen and I stayed at lots of hotels. Bliss.<br /><br />The Grand at Brighton springs to mind. We drove down from London for a weekend, our booked room didn'Dumdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070838905120958459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-47411589948234791462009-09-14T13:03:42.263+02:002009-09-14T13:03:42.263+02:00This is great news! Have a wonderful trip, enjoy t...This is great news! Have a wonderful trip, enjoy the hotel, happy visiting and tell us all when you get back.<br /><br />Great looking meal FF - glad you had fun.Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-58155585622310742572009-09-14T12:51:47.271+02:002009-09-14T12:51:47.271+02:00Well doene and goo dluck with London trip.
When y...Well doene and goo dluck with London trip.<br /><br />When you do get round to looking at those old papers, if you think your father had shares in some companies it is a relatively easy thing to trace ownership via the registrars - sorry I'm a Company Secreary when at work. (Zzzzzz... I know) If you need help you can always drop me a line.<br /><br />MThe bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-69990302023057762812009-09-14T12:24:35.069+02:002009-09-14T12:24:35.069+02:00Congrats on the windfall - when good fortune smile...Congrats on the windfall - when good fortune smiles, greet her by the hand and don't let it go...!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-76327559858148365562009-09-14T11:37:09.927+02:002009-09-14T11:37:09.927+02:00The starter looks delectable. And a pretty good wi...The starter looks delectable. And a pretty good wine too. I think I'd prefer staying in your house than any hotel.Brother Tobiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298549883526952305noreply@blogger.com