tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post2297895598559600449..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Quiz AnswerRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-66892427232179623472016-01-18T13:31:13.576+00:002016-01-18T13:31:13.576+00:00It is so lovely to hear from you Perpetua - strang...It is so lovely to hear from you Perpetua - strangely in the last couple of weeks I have lost about 15 people from Google Friend Connect but I understand that the same thing has happened to others. Does Google want us all to transfer to a Google+ account? I for one do not see the need to.<br />Nureyev's tomb is quite extraordinary and beautifully made. Even close up it is difficult to believe that it is not made out of fabric until you touch it. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75519585681687419002016-01-18T12:51:20.576+00:002016-01-18T12:51:20.576+00:00What an extraordinary and beautiful tomb. I would ...What an extraordinary and beautiful tomb. I would never have guessed that is what your photos portrayed. <br /><br />I'm very sorry for my long absence, for some unknown reason Blogger dropped me from your list of followers and your blog also fell off my Feedly feed. It's only when I thought I hadn't seen a post from you for a long time and came to visit that I realised what must have happened. Now to catch up....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67684660268261353262016-01-07T23:49:59.515+00:002016-01-07T23:49:59.515+00:00♡♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55954730793276719322016-01-07T16:26:28.404+00:002016-01-07T16:26:28.404+00:00Yes, he was there in the room, but he must have be...Yes, he was there in the room, but he must have been having a bad day as he didn't say a word to me. It was interesting to see him in person nonetheless!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21920753356883841562016-01-06T10:20:20.248+00:002016-01-06T10:20:20.248+00:00The tomb lived up to my expectations Patricia - we...The tomb lived up to my expectations Patricia - we are both fortunate to have those memories of him.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18742978039418690822016-01-06T07:02:20.927+00:002016-01-06T07:02:20.927+00:00What a beautiful and astonishing work of mosaic ar...What a beautiful and astonishing work of mosaic art, Rosemary. I have never heard about it before, and would love to see it in reality. I too saw Nureyev dance, on two occasions whenhe came to Australia. He was so incredible, and had that magical partnership with Dame Margot Fonteyn.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2425812748045712442016-01-05T16:01:38.074+00:002016-01-05T16:01:38.074+00:00The mosaic is as you say - beautifulThe mosaic is as you say - beautifulRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12398401787552053382016-01-05T16:01:12.728+00:002016-01-05T16:01:12.728+00:00Thanks for your kind comment Wendy - I hope that y...Thanks for your kind comment Wendy - I hope that you managed to see him when you delivered the pot of hot water to his hotel room.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35387864828633871922016-01-05T15:50:51.901+00:002016-01-05T15:50:51.901+00:00Wonderful photos and the mosaic is really beautifu...Wonderful photos and the mosaic is really beautiful.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-38135627068286914522016-01-05T11:02:57.203+00:002016-01-05T11:02:57.203+00:00Hi Rosemary, I've just been catching up on som...Hi Rosemary, I've just been catching up on some of your recent posts. You never cease to amaze me with the beauty of your photography and the effort you go to in describing the background to them. So many interesting stories and snippets. What exotic places you have been visiting of late.<br />I never saw Rudolph Nureyev dance but I did deliver a pot of hot water to his hotel room when I was waitressing in Oxford in the 80s.<br />Wishing you a fabulous 2016!Wendy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809722045189710005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87942208749620930752016-01-05T09:49:38.981+00:002016-01-05T09:49:38.981+00:00It lived up to my anticipationsIt lived up to my anticipationsRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-40236931777089041872016-01-05T09:48:58.733+00:002016-01-05T09:48:58.733+00:00Glad you enjoyed seeing it BrittaGlad you enjoyed seeing it BrittaRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84121285841406139822016-01-05T09:47:30.400+00:002016-01-05T09:47:30.400+00:00Thank you Rosemary, would never have guessed this,...Thank you Rosemary, would never have guessed this, always learning something new here, love it !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69188788379345056902016-01-05T09:37:59.217+00:002016-01-05T09:37:59.217+00:00Wow, great - even while I was at a loss I learned ...Wow, great - even while I was at a loss I learned something, thank you! Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16659514540921914472016-01-05T09:04:33.267+00:002016-01-05T09:04:33.267+00:00It is totally unique and spectactular - glad that ...It is totally unique and spectactular - glad that you enjoyed finding out about itRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5526637492584624382016-01-05T09:03:29.653+00:002016-01-05T09:03:29.653+00:00I saw Margot Fonteyn too, but she was nearing the ...I saw Margot Fonteyn too, but she was nearing the end of her dancing years and no longer a prima ballerina.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86910303494458632642016-01-05T09:02:32.235+00:002016-01-05T09:02:32.235+00:00It was lovely to hear from you Helen and well done...It was lovely to hear from you Helen and well done. I assume that you have seen it - once seen never forgotten? A Happy New 2016 to you and yours.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11170017193419350872016-01-05T07:44:28.843+00:002016-01-05T07:44:28.843+00:00Well, I never would have guessed it was a grave d...Well, I never would have guessed it was a grave decoration. How absolutely spectacular. <br /><br />Ms Soupalphabet souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744905399607433764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74378852402613704432016-01-05T02:10:06.738+00:002016-01-05T02:10:06.738+00:00That is a wonderful story Rosemary. I did get to ...That is a wonderful story Rosemary. I did get to see Margot Fonteyn dance here in Launceston some years ago. Both were excellent dancers.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88969178251645867262016-01-05T00:20:07.230+00:002016-01-05T00:20:07.230+00:00Hello Rosemary, A beautiful post. I do not do w...Hello Rosemary, A beautiful post. I do not do well with quiz's so thrilled that I knew this.<br />Wishing you a great new week and new year.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-90003664254034844782016-01-04T22:45:39.730+00:002016-01-04T22:45:39.730+00:00Dear Sarah - the mosaic did not disappoint at all,...Dear Sarah - the mosaic did not disappoint at all, the weather was perfect with the sun shinning on the gold. I am so pleased that I had the opportunity to see Rudolf Nureyev dancing Romeo accompanied by my favourite piece of music. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33441752066450356612016-01-04T22:42:36.207+00:002016-01-04T22:42:36.207+00:00Dear Olympia - isn't it strange the way one pe...Dear Olympia - isn't it strange the way one person happens upon a similar subject to yourself at the same time - it has happened to me time and time again. New Year greetings to you and your family.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3472246472939150562016-01-04T22:41:08.342+00:002016-01-04T22:41:08.342+00:00In retrospect I now realise how fortunate I was Lo...In retrospect I now realise how fortunate I was Loi - Happy New Year to you too.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49793313950713563112016-01-04T19:39:07.739+00:002016-01-04T19:39:07.739+00:00It must have been wonderful to see him dance.The m...It must have been wonderful to see him dance.The mosaic memorial is so colourful and unusual! I hope you had a good time in France with your family. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50279981039814386392016-01-04T19:02:58.303+00:002016-01-04T19:02:58.303+00:00We attended a Russian Ballet show with leading dan...We attended a Russian Ballet show with leading dancers from Bolshoi and I was just thinking of him, one the most charismatic stars who died so young. How fortunate you are to have seen him dance Rosemary!<br />Happy New Year!<br />Olympia<br />Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.com