tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1883099959883633039..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: A Summer Affair in the CotswoldsRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59715140780279032772012-09-07T10:13:54.161+01:002012-09-07T10:13:54.161+01:00He would certainly have been amongst lots of other...He would certainly have been amongst lots of other enthusiasts Nat.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20400944208345997082012-09-07T09:12:30.319+01:002012-09-07T09:12:30.319+01:00You have a very talented family... congratulations...You have a very talented family... congratulations!<br />My dad would have loved to see this... he was a type setting printer by trade, starting out as an apprentice in the 1950s. In his lifetime he saw great changes in the industry as technology advanced...Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601477827694926858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82749949863285360602012-09-06T22:24:05.292+01:002012-09-06T22:24:05.292+01:00I am sure you would love it Olympia, so much to se...I am sure you would love it Olympia, so much to see and so much to do. Learning to marble paper, yes, looking at all the special books - great day out.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11819633280307128242012-09-06T22:14:47.761+01:002012-09-06T22:14:47.761+01:00Dear Rosemary
A wonderful event with people , book...Dear Rosemary<br />A wonderful event with people , books , colours !You must very proud for your boys !<br />I would like to be there to stay and look all the books and I could saw your eyes and your big smile !<br />Olympiaoldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63099918912485325152012-09-06T21:27:36.339+01:002012-09-06T21:27:36.339+01:00Dear Perpetua - I know Gregynog very well, and hav...Dear Perpetua - I know Gregynog very well, and have stayed there lots of times. I am sure you know it now belongs to the University of Wales. I wrote a post about Gregynog in November 2011. <br />I am pleased to tell that the Gregynog Press is very much alive and well, and still considered to be the crèmè de la crèmè in the country. I agree with you that their books are a joy to behold, and wish I had a few.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63629954623726002302012-09-06T20:59:26.773+01:002012-09-06T20:59:26.773+01:00That is a very kind remark Rosemary for which I th...That is a very kind remark Rosemary for which I thank you very much.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89952802869121211442012-09-06T20:20:28.232+01:002012-09-06T20:20:28.232+01:00What a lovely post celebrating the joys of the vil...What a lovely post celebrating the joys of the village fete. :-) I'm particularly interested in the focus on the Private Presses, since in Wales we live near Gregynog where there was once one of Britain's finest private presses. The library in which I worked had a complete collection of its publications and they were a joy to behold.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34438961719609113772012-09-06T19:58:01.910+01:002012-09-06T19:58:01.910+01:00That is going to make a very lively-looking book. ...That is going to make a very lively-looking book. I would like to thank you Rosemary for the time and care you take to answering each and every comment :) I look forward to your replies as much as I do your blog posts!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33622639003985681482012-09-06T13:20:00.262+01:002012-09-06T13:20:00.262+01:00It is strange how we just take for granted things ...It is strange how we just take for granted things that happen in our own country without giving any particular thought to them, but you are right I think perhaps it is a British thing.<br />We await the book with anticipation. Thanks Demie.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19700566604544208682012-09-06T13:18:00.363+01:002012-09-06T13:18:00.363+01:00These occasions really require a good sunny day to...These occasions really require a good sunny day to be successful, and luckily the day was good. Thanks for your visit Jana.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49228919571234551962012-09-06T13:08:07.582+01:002012-09-06T13:08:07.582+01:00Indeed this sound so very English!
This is my kin...Indeed this sound so very English! <br />This is my kind of thing Rosemary. Participating, as a visitor of course,<br /> is the most relaxing and at the same time, exciting experience for me<br /><br />You must be really proud of your sons. Hope will hear more about their book!erleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11324821500224528882012-09-06T10:42:49.222+01:002012-09-06T10:42:49.222+01:00so happy and colourful this village fete! lovely p...so happy and colourful this village fete! lovely presented with the beautiful collages you have made...how great that your sons have their own project too:-) happy&sunny rest of the week from me!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140172049422342259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67452508384476217122012-09-06T07:46:08.152+01:002012-09-06T07:46:08.152+01:00Yes, the Indian summer is wonderful, the air so st...Yes, the Indian summer is wonderful, the air so still and the sun smiling everyday - great.<br />I shall pop over to your blog and have a look, thanks for your kind invite.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82140263726532658802012-09-06T07:44:25.304+01:002012-09-06T07:44:25.304+01:00Dear Yoko - I love the way you describe the sumina...Dear Yoko - I love the way you describe the suminagashi style of covering paper - the swirling patterns caught in the moment is unique - great description. That is what is so glorious about marbling, you pop the colours in the tray swish them around and you never know quite what design will emerge - great fun.<br />Once the book is ready, I will show you a glimpse.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57901578204107255422012-09-06T07:39:09.216+01:002012-09-06T07:39:09.216+01:00The village is called Whittington and is about 6 m...The village is called Whittington and is about 6 miles east of Cheltenham, or 40 miles west of Oxford. From mid-April to mid-September the fetes happen every weekend. This one is always the last weekend in August, next year 31st August.<br />The marble paper does have a touch of Florentine designs, you are right Loi.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46849314082719131062012-09-06T06:22:05.777+01:002012-09-06T06:22:05.777+01:00I love those printed pieces, and what a lovely vil...I love those printed pieces, and what a lovely village! Hasn't the weather been lovely?! I'd love to invite you to 'Blogger's Tea' in London - it would be great to meet you! Pop over to my blog for details :)Travel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19752081510627669022012-09-06T06:11:28.635+01:002012-09-06T06:11:28.635+01:00Afternoon tea on the lawn is very British! I was...Afternoon tea on the lawn is very British! I was caught by the prints which look like Japanese “suminagashi” originating in the 9th century. (And I learned it is called marbling in English just now.) The swirling patterns caught in the moment is unique and never be duplicated. The collaborated work of book by your two sons is fascinating. When the book is printed, let us have a look.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68036399924243198822012-09-06T02:31:04.512+01:002012-09-06T02:31:04.512+01:00Hello, Rosemary ~
What Cotswold village is this? ...Hello, Rosemary ~<br />What Cotswold village is this? I visit the UK twice a year and have, unfortunately, never been to a village fete :( One day....<br />The marble-ized paper remind me of a visit I made to a paper atelier in Florence. <br />Cheers,<br />Loi Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61036548452953273492012-09-05T22:13:30.790+01:002012-09-05T22:13:30.790+01:00I loved watching the marbler. He was letting young...I loved watching the marbler. He was letting youngsters choose the colours they wanted and helping them to marble the colours. He then hung the paper to dry for them to collect later and take home. I remember doing it as a child at school and then we made the paper into lanterns.<br />My daughter-in-law was very keen to watch him and take it all in, and I am sure she will be giving it a go.<br />The marbler runs weekend courses in a lovely big house in Herefordshire, and I am tempted to book the whole family in next year - seriously thinking about it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-22611860639805280862012-09-05T22:08:17.565+01:002012-09-05T22:08:17.565+01:00Dear Sarah - it is certainly a special occasion, a...Dear Sarah - it is certainly a special occasion, and to a certain extent is in two parts. Those that like the fete side of things, and those that are serious book collectors who get there very early in order to be the first under the trees to see what little gems they can find.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86403094639188714132012-09-05T22:06:04.552+01:002012-09-05T22:06:04.552+01:00I hope it was a good homesickness feeling, I would...I hope it was a good homesickness feeling, I would not want you to feel sad.<br />The family that live at the Manor House own the whole village, and all the farms and land around - not us I am afraid, sorry if you misunderstood. We were just visitors to the fete.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75680049635055139272012-09-05T21:32:46.895+01:002012-09-05T21:32:46.895+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Just this week, I was listening to...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />Just this week, I was listening to our National Public Radio, and there was a big discussion about digital books eventually becoming a greater percentage of library stock. It made me despair a little because for me books have always appealed to and stimulated all of the senses, and I just can't imagine curling up with a blue screen. I've used hotpress type myself, and even set it by hand, and recognize that it is a beautiful and high art form. Maybe that's why I like all that marbled paper!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50078781539262006142012-09-05T21:25:22.571+01:002012-09-05T21:25:22.571+01:00What a lovely English summer fete with such a diff...What a lovely English summer fete with such a difference. How the gardens have been transformed with the wonderful displays of printed material. How fantastic that your sons are involved in eventually producing a beautiful crafted book.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70885903159815216792012-09-05T21:06:25.041+01:002012-09-05T21:06:25.041+01:00Oh, the village fete photos and comments at the st...Oh, the village fete photos and comments at the start brought on homesickness (even after 47 years). How wonderful for your sons to be producing the book of poems. Did I understand that your family own the whole village?Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66747994891911031302012-09-05T20:09:44.823+01:002012-09-05T20:09:44.823+01:00Glad you like the collages Filip.Glad you like the collages Filip.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com