tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post3362684124930768337..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: A Chapter ClosesRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25723761205835485942014-06-13T14:41:39.133+01:002014-06-13T14:41:39.133+01:00Thank you for your best wishes Linda - I am deligh...Thank you for your best wishes Linda - I am delighted at your kind response to the post and that you would wish to return and view it again.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42886136767548142982014-06-13T08:32:41.179+01:002014-06-13T08:32:41.179+01:00A wonderful post which I shall read at leisure as ...A wonderful post which I shall read at leisure as there's so much to take in and enjoy; so many of my favourite places were visited on this special day with your grand daughter and I send my best wishes as she moves on to another chapter of her life.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-55796109520007040522014-06-11T22:08:30.840+01:002014-06-11T22:08:30.840+01:00I am bowled over by your very generous and kind co...I am bowled over by your very generous and kind comment - thank you Suzy.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24718549988627653542014-06-11T22:07:15.487+01:002014-06-11T22:07:15.487+01:00Dear Perpetua - I love the campus at Keble - the r...Dear Perpetua - I love the campus at Keble - the red brickwork offset by the immaculately mown grass, and the borders full of flowers.<br />We had a lovely time together, it is surprising just how much you can do in a couple of days. We shall be sad not to have an excuse to visit Oxford, may be another grandchild will get a place there?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60897852324830087012014-06-11T20:56:58.937+01:002014-06-11T20:56:58.937+01:00It seems no time at all since our granddaughter wa...It seems no time at all since our granddaughter was a new baby and now she has actually finished her first degree - they do say time flies.<br />We very nearly bought a house looking towards Tintern Abbey, it was designed by a Norwegian Architect for himself, and had some really lovely features, but I got cold feet about living so close to the River Wye re: flooding.<br />I have not been to the bookshop, but don't get an ice-cream from the shop just below the abbey they charge an arm and a leg for one small scoop.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42601170428618464692014-06-11T20:56:10.015+01:002014-06-11T20:56:10.015+01:00Thoroughly, totally, wonderfully absorbed in your ...Thoroughly, totally, wonderfully absorbed in your lovely post. Suzy xRustic Vintage Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707515487917612909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-47317755279241544362014-06-11T20:52:01.047+01:002014-06-11T20:52:01.047+01:00What a memorable way to mark the end of your grand...What a memorable way to mark the end of your granddaughter's time at oxford. you obviously had a wonderful weekend togather an your photographs are super, especially the gorgeous Dutch water gardens, the views from Symonds Yat and the wonder that is the remains of Tintern Abbey. <br /><br />As for Keble, your photos took me back nearly 50 years to when I had friends at Keble and would drop in on them on my way to or from the city centre (I was at LMH). Even in the 60s Keble's architecture was underrated and I'm glad Butterfield's genius is now properly recognised.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1564282944657515722014-06-11T20:22:42.848+01:002014-06-11T20:22:42.848+01:00What a lovely post, Rosemary.
So many lovely place...What a lovely post, Rosemary.<br />So many lovely places although the Wye Valley is the best - it has to be one of my favourite spots on earth.<br />My eldest nephew is at University at present. It makes me feel nervous because I think he is growing up and becoming an adult whereas only yesterday he was a little boy or so it seems…<br /><br />There is a fabulous second hand/antiquarian bookshop at Tintern - have you been there?<br />Bye for now,<br />Kirk<br /><br />PS<br />I know it sounds like bragging but I have a close affinity to Tintern Abbey because the de Clares are among my ancestors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8879329213116200552014-06-11T20:05:42.361+01:002014-06-11T20:05:42.361+01:00Thank you Yvette for your very kind comment, I am ...Thank you Yvette for your very kind comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing it all. We had a very special few days with our granddaughter which we loved. She has always been an extremely diligent, hard working, student, we now await what class of degree she has got.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76914899331618803222014-06-11T18:47:03.386+01:002014-06-11T18:47:03.386+01:00Such an absolutely beautiful post, Rosemary. A gor...Such an absolutely beautiful post, Rosemary. A gorgeous little jaunt for me on this side of the ocean. Thank you, Rosemary. I wish your granddaughter well in her future endeavors. An Oxford grad has the whole world available to her, I'm thinking. :) I think I've mentioned that I was fortunate enough to travel to Oxford many MANY years ago. I still remember it well (still have some old photos). Such a distinguished and yet magical place.<br /><br />Your photos of the hills and wandering river reminded me yet again how green England is. There is just no other green like it. And what a lovely chapel at Keble College. I do love all the brickwork and the William Holman Hunt painting and, well, just everything. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17501625581044697202014-06-11T13:13:30.647+01:002014-06-11T13:13:30.647+01:00Dear Patricia - it is surprising just how much you...Dear Patricia - it is surprising just how much you can pack into a couple of days. H is very good at making us a picnic and then off we go - carefree all day long.<br />Glad that you enjoyed seeing our little romp together, it was special for us to spend time with her.<br /> Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49468929088997285112014-06-11T13:10:19.968+01:002014-06-11T13:10:19.968+01:00It is hard to take exams when the sun is shinning ...It is hard to take exams when the sun is shinning brightly - yes, she will have a gap year and then do a masters.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20481447274910473762014-06-11T12:42:39.335+01:002014-06-11T12:42:39.335+01:00I guess she has finished her bachelor then and mus...I guess she has finished her bachelor then and must now choose a master? That's how it works here anyway. It's exam time all over here at the moment ;) <br />Marianflowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-11142030548229422662014-06-11T12:01:55.368+01:002014-06-11T12:01:55.368+01:00Thank you for a post full of delights Rosemary. C...Thank you for a post full of delights Rosemary. Congratulations to your granddaughter on graduating from Oxford! I do love the grandfather/granddaughter pictures, just delightful, and she looks like a little forest sprite in those forest scenes. I've never heard of Dutch Water gardens, which look really interesting; and then to see the famous Tintern Abbey, as well as Keble and the "Light of the World": you have had a great adventure!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-28077148742894922182014-06-11T09:21:07.915+01:002014-06-11T09:21:07.915+01:00Dear Satu - I am pleased that you enjoyed our litt...Dear Satu - I am pleased that you enjoyed our little outing with the Granddaughter, it is surprising how much we saw in just one day.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-10570330598014244282014-06-11T09:19:50.112+01:002014-06-11T09:19:50.112+01:00Very memorable - thank youVery memorable - thank youRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41537068977701244102014-06-11T09:19:07.936+01:002014-06-11T09:19:07.936+01:00Thank you so much Titti for your sweet comment - m...Thank you so much Titti for your sweet comment - my poppy seeds are coming up - I am very hopeful that they may flower soon.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71695987086438258392014-06-11T09:17:31.090+01:002014-06-11T09:17:31.090+01:00Dear Marica - how lovely to hear from you, I know ...Dear Marica - how lovely to hear from you, I know that you have your hands very full. So pleased that you enjoyed seeing our little excursion spent with our granddaughter.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50557199220054723802014-06-11T09:15:35.855+01:002014-06-11T09:15:35.855+01:00You will enjoy visiting Keble Jenny - open 2 - 5.0...You will enjoy visiting Keble Jenny - open 2 - 5.00pm unless any college function is taking place. Most of the other colleges do not allow entry these days or charge a fee.<br />Glad you know the area, it seems to have been cut off a little these days with the two Severn River bridges.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77956230133155187282014-06-11T07:26:40.158+01:002014-06-11T07:26:40.158+01:00Congratulations to your beautiful granddaughter, R...Congratulations to your beautiful granddaughter, Rosemary. Your country is so beautiful. Once again you show us such lovely places and views. Thank you!Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12129912500160670832014-06-11T07:22:55.913+01:002014-06-11T07:22:55.913+01:00Sounds you had a wonderful time with your granddau...Sounds you had a wonderful time with your granddaughter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-79043008718526899482014-06-11T06:47:14.564+01:002014-06-11T06:47:14.564+01:00Oh so beautiful pictures...stunning! You live in ...Oh so beautiful pictures...stunning! You live in a beautiful country Rosemary...<br />Have a great and sunny week!<br />Love TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5157924068904176962014-06-11T06:25:11.645+01:002014-06-11T06:25:11.645+01:00It's been a while since I've been by… I...It's been a while since I've been by… I've been extraordinarily busy!! But, loving your wonderful pictures and all that goes with them…<br /><br />Hope you've been well!<br />MaricaWasabi Honey Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300236672240766588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-51958779258337458442014-06-11T05:58:26.705+01:002014-06-11T05:58:26.705+01:00Such a lovely area. I once wrote an article on wha...Such a lovely area. I once wrote an article on what you could do on the one inch OS map on which that amazing garden appears. So much to see. And MUST visit Keble - your post reminds me that I've wanted to for ages. All the very best to your granddaughter as she embarks on her new life - it' is a very momentous time. As ever., a great post, Rosemary.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37148166939372519752014-06-11T00:32:45.047+01:002014-06-11T00:32:45.047+01:00Dear Britta - Thank you for the lovely comment - s...Dear Britta - Thank you for the lovely comment - she is relieved that the exams are all over - we had a very happy couple of days enjoying her company.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com