tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post3205400475627521950..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: On dark winter eveningsRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84645858098723475512012-12-11T07:12:01.431+00:002012-12-11T07:12:01.431+00:00I have also visited the top of the Duomo. I found ...I have also visited the top of the Duomo. I found the interior really interesting to see how Brunelleschi had designed it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77653211833102190142012-12-11T01:02:38.027+00:002012-12-11T01:02:38.027+00:00I would probably say that the Pantheon is my favor...I would probably say that the Pantheon is my favorite. While I have never seen it in person, I must have looked at it a thousand times while it played on my computer screen. I did see the Dumo first-hand, though it was not a pleasant experience since I unwittingly got caught up in a tour to view it from high up — and I have acrophobia!!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43613541226497677892012-12-09T23:28:33.390+00:002012-12-09T23:28:33.390+00:00I misconstrued what you said. You must be a very f...I misconstrued what you said. You must be a very fine pianist.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78878320997015495542012-12-09T22:16:48.742+00:002012-12-09T22:16:48.742+00:00Alas, no, I refer to the days when I dutifully pra...Alas, no, I refer to the days when I dutifully practised my piano 2-3 hours a day. Those days are well and truly over!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60931581083074982502012-12-09T10:01:28.031+00:002012-12-09T10:01:28.031+00:00Dear Patricia - I do love a dome, and in fact wrot...Dear Patricia - I do love a dome, and in fact wrote a post on them last year. My favourite Waterhouse painting is his very romantic Lady of Shalott, - thank you for your visit. When you were 'in practice' does that relate to dentistry?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75747554264486637822012-12-09T09:46:13.222+00:002012-12-09T09:46:13.222+00:00When I next go to Oxford I must do a little invest...When I next go to Oxford I must do a little investigation.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42288503534405976172012-12-09T00:47:11.798+00:002012-12-09T00:47:11.798+00:00Ah, Schubert in such beautiful, classical surround...Ah, Schubert in such beautiful, classical surroundings! It sounds like bliss Rosemary, and I'm sure you enjoyed the concert very much. Another dome lover here - and that one is very attractive. I used to play many Schubert pieces when I was 'in practice', and always have a soft spot for a Waterhouse painting. Guess I'm just an Old Romantic! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22847340685288452682012-12-08T22:37:50.057+00:002012-12-08T22:37:50.057+00:00That's fascinating, Rosemary. I once walked th...That's fascinating, Rosemary. I once walked through Port Meadow to Godstow Priory with our son who was a student there, but we didn't linger at the ruins as it was December and absolutely freezing!Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22844456165717176052012-12-08T22:21:40.901+00:002012-12-08T22:21:40.901+00:00Dear Perpetua - I have never been to Godstow Prior...Dear Perpetua - I have never been to Godstow Priory - I think that there is a small part of the nunnery building left. Apparently she was supposed to have died on the same date as the King. According to wikipedia, her faded tombstone read "Let them adore and we pray that rest be given to you Rosamund" followed by a rhyming epitaph:<br />"Here in the tomb lies the rose of the world, not a pure rose; she who used to smell sweet, still smells - but not sweet".<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56758486954410900892012-12-08T21:18:10.531+00:002012-12-08T21:18:10.531+00:00Rosemary, this was definitely an occasion worth le...Rosemary, this was definitely an occasion worth leaving your hobbit hole to attend. :-) Wonderful music in such a historic and beautiful setting. When I hear Rosamund's name mentioned, I always think of Godstow Priory on the edge of Oxford where she died and was buried.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36621379401966393652012-12-08T18:33:19.735+00:002012-12-08T18:33:19.735+00:00Dear Val - it can be an effort to leave the warm h...Dear Val - it can be an effort to leave the warm house on winter evenings, but it sometimes pays dividends. The orangery is a very pretty building and would make a lovely stay for a group of eight people. Hope your rain has now passed over.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36060159599027797042012-12-08T15:55:04.419+00:002012-12-08T15:55:04.419+00:00Dear Rosemary,
I am pleased that you ventured out....Dear Rosemary,<br />I am pleased that you ventured out. It sounds as though you had a delightful evening with your friend. <br />You took some super shots of the old pump house building.<br />Christmas market and surrounded by such beauty.<br />The story of Rosamund is amazing ..as is the painting<br />I can imagine the 'orangery' to be a superb place to stay.<br />thank you for sharing your evening ..<br />happy weekend<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51787929309942560842012-12-08T15:30:12.641+00:002012-12-08T15:30:12.641+00:00Thanks Pamela - sometimes you just have to make an...Thanks Pamela - sometimes you just have to make an effort to leave your warm cosy home.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3523393452283461752012-12-08T14:37:56.998+00:002012-12-08T14:37:56.998+00:00Such an enchanting evening Rosemary. Complete with...Such an enchanting evening Rosemary. Complete with classical music, grand estates, a Christmas market for shopping, a full moon and enormous ionic pillars. It must have been fun! Chic Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095901296795998446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4251553017090295252012-12-08T12:50:30.028+00:002012-12-08T12:50:30.028+00:00Glad you found the post interesting Lindy - and th...Glad you found the post interesting Lindy - and thank you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34242970147607728212012-12-08T11:26:06.205+00:002012-12-08T11:26:06.205+00:00What a lovely change for you rosemary to attend th...What a lovely change for you rosemary to attend this concert, another interesting and well researched post.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9340291411693908732012-12-08T09:31:11.283+00:002012-12-08T09:31:11.283+00:00Thank you.Thank you.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77125196536548234072012-12-08T09:30:42.094+00:002012-12-08T09:30:42.094+00:00Thank you Marian - the concert was most enjoyable....Thank you Marian - the concert was most enjoyable.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18400483625184829012012-12-08T06:12:07.484+00:002012-12-08T06:12:07.484+00:00Beautiful.Beautiful.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24373995576653865812012-12-08T00:32:32.801+00:002012-12-08T00:32:32.801+00:00A very beautiful surrounding to have a concert in....A very beautiful surrounding to have a concert in. Hope you enjoyed it. I enjoyed your beautiful pictures.<br />Bye,<br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55329451190970206502012-12-07T22:25:26.492+00:002012-12-07T22:25:26.492+00:00It would be lovely to take it with a group of frie...It would be lovely to take it with a group of friends for a few days. <br />Yes, I visited Strawberry Hill last year, I ought to dig out my photos and show them sometime.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71169761527362881272012-12-07T22:21:35.322+00:002012-12-07T22:21:35.322+00:00Yes in deed - The Trout, a beautiful piece of musi...Yes in deed - The Trout, a beautiful piece of music.<br />Christmas Markets have become big business here too over the past 20 years. In Cirencester, I noticed that there is one every day though December along the main street until the last week before Christmas. I do not know what the local shops think of it, because it must drain trade from them.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70507673735746289702012-12-07T22:18:05.381+00:002012-12-07T22:18:05.381+00:00I love the Strawberry Hill Gothic orangery. I hear...I love the Strawberry Hill Gothic orangery. I hear that Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill House is now open to visitors, so it's on my must-go list.nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61276492302688233452012-12-07T21:56:07.128+00:002012-12-07T21:56:07.128+00:00Dear Rosemary,
What a lovely part of the world tha...Dear Rosemary,<br />What a lovely part of the world that is. We drove through Cheltenham last year on our way back to Germany from Wales. I do love the Regency style to the place. Nice to see that there is a Christmas Market there. Next Weekend we will be visiting our local one as Christmas Markets are big with a capital 'B' here in Germany!<br />My favourite Schubert, apart from his symphonies is the oft played 'The Trout'. Gosh what super music that is!<br />KirkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34648759378989099392012-12-07T21:08:46.532+00:002012-12-07T21:08:46.532+00:00Dear Madelief - glad you fitted in a visit to Chel...Dear Madelief - glad you fitted in a visit to Cheltenham whilst you were over. You certainly managed to get around to plenty of places. It is a lovely venue for a concert and has very good acoustics.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com