tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post6141318411181080790..comments2023-10-30T11:13:57.380+01:00Comments on FRENCH FANCY MOVES TO CORNWALL: What a 'Carry On'French Fancy...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-22346924773793232272008-12-11T11:58:00.000+01:002008-12-11T11:58:00.000+01:00Leanne - thank you for making it 60 comments (well...Leanne - thank you for making it 60 comments (well, some of them were me but I always like to talk back to people who bother to pop in)<BR/><BR/>Well, I used to be quite jealous of kids whose parents were around in the evening. From about 5pm each day my dad was incommunicado whilst he went through his ritual of choosing what music to play at whatever 'do' he was booked for that evening'; Then French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-62287830708850093422008-12-11T11:10:00.000+01:002008-12-11T11:10:00.000+01:00I really enjoyed reading this tribute to your fath...I really enjoyed reading this tribute to your father. What a fascinating story. I remember when I was young I was secretly jealous of others at school whose parents lead interesting lives.<BR/><BR/>The carry on films occasionaly surface in Australia so I will have to watch out for Carry on up the Kyber!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-90343054475240317612008-12-10T06:46:00.000+01:002008-12-10T06:46:00.000+01:00lmerie - thanks for coming over. I don't know how ...lmerie - thanks for coming over. I don't know how David manages to read everyone's blog. He's a wonder<BR/><BR/>Tomato Farcie (I sometimes make those) - so you had grandparents who lived in a world of their own as well. :)French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-56277445496394345612008-12-10T05:51:00.000+01:002008-12-10T05:51:00.000+01:00I think my Dad's birthday was "picked" as well, fo...I think my Dad's birthday was "picked" as well, for similar reasons. Thanks for your recent visit to my blog. TFTomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-84937444902209906172008-12-09T21:54:00.000+01:002008-12-09T21:54:00.000+01:00Wonderful story! That is so cute about his birthda...Wonderful story! That is so cute about his birthday!<BR/><BR/>Over from David's . . . glad you made the list!larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-67039093556634320302008-12-09T20:32:00.000+01:002008-12-09T20:32:00.000+01:00Lynne, you crept in here too. I know what you mean...Lynne, you crept in here too. I know what you mean about having to be in the mood for them.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-79458189885485161972008-12-09T18:02:00.000+01:002008-12-09T18:02:00.000+01:00What a lovely story. You must be very proud of yo...What a lovely story. You must be very proud of your dad, he sounds a wonderful man.<BR/>My husband's a big Carry on fan, me, I have to be in the mood.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024237340152393255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-26843497317103527212008-12-09T11:00:00.000+01:002008-12-09T11:00:00.000+01:00Hello Hilary - thank you very much. I'll be over s...Hello Hilary - thank you very much. I'll be over soon<BR/><BR/>Octavine Illustration - oh, I do like your name - also thanks so much. This blogging lark sure drags out the memories; well, not so much drags - they just keep falling out.<BR/><BR/>Carol - coming right overFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-2938012143879559152008-12-09T05:46:00.000+01:002008-12-09T05:46:00.000+01:00I've done my addictions - pop over when you get th...I've done my addictions - pop over when you get the chance.<BR/><BR/>C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-53350456825508521222008-12-08T23:35:00.000+01:002008-12-08T23:35:00.000+01:00what a beautiful story. you truly make your father...what a beautiful story. you truly make your father come to life through your memories of him. i especially love that he had you write bus numbers down as busy work. and thanks for the movie recommendation. you are correct, us yanks (or at least this yank) has never heard of it. will check it out. wonderful blog. cheers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344787046919036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-47966414993696449852008-12-08T21:23:00.000+01:002008-12-08T21:23:00.000+01:00Lovely tribute to your Dad. It sounds like he had ...Lovely tribute to your Dad. It sounds like he had a wonderful life. Here from David's. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-87323247703976794152008-12-08T20:11:00.000+01:002008-12-08T20:11:00.000+01:00Hello Texican - do you wear a big hat? Like JR did...Hello Texican - do you wear a big hat? Like JR did? Not that I believe in stereotypes or anything :)<BR/><BR/>Charlie's dad- hello there. I bet you're almost as word perfect with the cheesy lines as I am.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-4847325470762536932008-12-08T20:01:00.000+01:002008-12-08T20:01:00.000+01:00Reminds me, that's one of my favourite films. Must...Reminds me, that's one of my favourite films. Must update my profile. What a claim to fame, though!Tim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-21278141717766612252008-12-08T13:02:00.000+01:002008-12-08T13:02:00.000+01:00First time reader from Authorblog. Congratulations...First time reader from Authorblog. Congratulations on being on the Post of the Day list. I don't know how David does it. Interesting bit of autobio in your post. I love reading of others' lives. PappyPappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-42195142038333921842008-12-08T08:50:00.000+01:002008-12-08T08:50:00.000+01:00Lady J - How is Rosie doing? Was the op a success....Lady J - How is Rosie doing? Was the op a success.Misty and Poppy send doggy love to your little R & O.<BR/><BR/>Hello Lee - thanks a lot :)<BR/><BR/>Carol - how is all the preparation going? Enjoy the film = it is very funny - but then you know that already. I always think of the kilt-lifting and Joan S saying ' I feel a little plastered'French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-10780876911963705852008-12-08T07:19:00.000+01:002008-12-08T07:19:00.000+01:00Wonderful post FF!!! I love the story of your Dad...Wonderful post FF!!! I love the story of your Dad picking a different day for his birthday each year and I love the image I have of you sitting taking notes of the buses.<BR/><BR/>We actually have Carry on up the Khyber on DVD...it's one of my favourites!! <BR/><BR/>Guess what we're going to watch tonight?? *grins*<BR/><BR/>C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-38551998449465983202008-12-07T23:32:00.000+01:002008-12-07T23:32:00.000+01:00Carry on up the Khyber! I hadn't seen or thought ...Carry on up the Khyber! I hadn't seen or thought about that film for ages. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for a very enjoyable snapshot of your father; a genuine character by the sounds of it.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-84451454746448527052008-12-07T21:35:00.000+01:002008-12-07T21:35:00.000+01:00Oh, I did not know your blog back then FF. Never m...Oh, I did not know your blog back then FF. <BR/>Never mind - Rosie says "go the sad eyes, thats what Oscar and I do alot here! " LOL <BR/><BR/>I hope you do not find Jicky icky!lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-3572099870674958682008-12-07T11:37:00.000+01:002008-12-07T11:37:00.000+01:00Well, I've had my present already - back in August...Well, I've had my present already - back in August. I write all this drivel on a cute little notepad and that was my early Christmas pressie. I'm not complaining though - it's meant that I've been able to blog much more often. Before that I was on a stand-alone machine down in our basement office - I much prefer doing it on the move in our house.<BR/><BR/>So it'll be me buying jicky :) I'm reallyFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-26001595662828473542008-12-07T11:04:00.000+01:002008-12-07T11:04:00.000+01:00Just tell Mr FF that Christmas is coming! Really g...Just tell Mr FF that Christmas is coming! <BR/>Really girlfriend, you have to get with the programme! <BR/>Kisses, Rosie the pug ! <BR/><BR/>P.S. Big "Hi" to Poppy.lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-88593239573174916332008-12-07T10:40:00.000+01:002008-12-07T10:40:00.000+01:00Hi Elizabeth - I bet every Brit can quote at least...Hi Elizabeth - I bet every Brit can quote at least one line from a Carry On movie. Also some scenes are burnt into one's memory - B. Windsor with her bra bursting off at the campsite comes to mind. <BR/><BR/>1908 - a great year for newborns<BR/><BR/>lady jicky - poor long suffering Mr FF has now heard all about 'do you know there is another perfume I must buy' before he has barely been home. Yes,French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-64011227309439914382008-12-06T22:01:00.000+01:002008-12-06T22:01:00.000+01:00French Fancy - as I would say to Lee - its getting...French Fancy - as I would say to Lee - its getting SPOOKY - I love Roger & Gallet soaps! They are the best in the world. <BR/>You must get a bottle of Jicky!!<BR/>Yes , it was the nicname of his ENGLISH sweetheart - no , they did not marry.lady jickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013352537776588166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-4270361465331419902008-12-06T21:13:00.000+01:002008-12-06T21:13:00.000+01:00What a wonderful tribute to your father.I have see...What a wonderful tribute to your father.<BR/>I have seen most of the Carry On films -or did a million years ago.<BR/>An icon of my lost youth.<BR/>My mother would have been 100 this year 1908 must have been a good vintage.<BR/>How fascinating to have a musician for a father.<BR/>Piano lessons a disaster with me too.......Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-19350412094927745572008-12-06T12:04:00.000+01:002008-12-06T12:04:00.000+01:00p.s. Jicky turns out to have been the name of Guer...p.s. Jicky turns out to have been the name of Guerlain's childhood sweetheart - sorry if you already knew that.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-90959011567876505732008-12-06T12:02:00.000+01:002008-12-06T12:02:00.000+01:00lady jicky - I bow my head in shame - although it ...lady jicky - I bow my head in shame - although it does smell nice.<BR/>I've just googled Jicky and it sounds just up my smelly street - anything with Lavender in suits me very well and - on days when I don't want too strong a smell - I pick Roger et Gallet's lavender spray.<BR/><BR/>Now I'm off to the UK on 14 January (there's an AGM of a company that I need to attend) and I'm going to try and French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.com