tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post1006440882262619299..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: In The RainJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-50943999882372040372019-10-02T14:46:05.846+01:002019-10-02T14:46:05.846+01:00nice postnice postArslan Hussainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195433631812960784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-34472258464768547522019-07-10T16:30:20.805+01:002019-07-10T16:30:20.805+01:00I can't say I ever heard of Charles Keeping bu...I can't say I ever heard of Charles Keeping but I'm very, very impressed. That one etching of Old London could easily be confused for a daguerreotype.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-72149973431518488002019-07-07T22:43:26.256+01:002019-07-07T22:43:26.256+01:00Our June was too hot and too dry...we finally have...Our June was too hot and too dry...we finally have some regular rainfalls again that cool down the temperature. Sadly, they also increase the humidity.<br /><br />I love the video of the rain you posted. There is just something very soothing about listening to rain.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86203327400233194042019-07-07T17:15:34.323+01:002019-07-07T17:15:34.323+01:00That exhibit looks really interesting. The first p...That exhibit looks really interesting. The first place, the cluttered room in the photo, would drive me nuts.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-26847854888285493442019-06-28T14:19:41.476+01:002019-06-28T14:19:41.476+01:00first photo makes me smile dear Jenny ,of course o...first photo makes me smile dear Jenny ,of course one can enjoy even if it is raining :)<br /><br />your curious and fun and art loving nature always explores some unseen aspects of interesting people and things <br /><br />i am thankful for this acquaintance with late artist couple ,what beautiful people with sublime spirits !<br /><br />thank you sooo much fr sharing their unpublished art ,it is exceptional!<br /><br />loved the rain video ,how amazing that few week back my eldest son sent me exactly same video from germany downpour in the water :) <br /><br />bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-12407082066481849902019-06-28T08:14:42.090+01:002019-06-28T08:14:42.090+01:00Interesting post, Jenny. I love your stories and p...Interesting post, Jenny. I love your stories and photos, your video is realistic of the rainy day.<br />I'm late with my comment because I'm ill now (heart) but I read your posts.<br />Happy weekend! Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-82304189988148388212019-06-27T17:41:03.622+01:002019-06-27T17:41:03.622+01:00Hi Jenny -- popping back to this one. I hope if yo...Hi Jenny -- popping back to this one. I hope if you're getting rain it cools things off for you!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62230921823824290412019-06-27T17:07:25.850+01:002019-06-27T17:07:25.850+01:00It was really interesting to read of these charlat...It was really interesting to read of these charlatans, and to ponder the number of people who still put great stock in mediums, fortune tellers and seers of various kinds. It is perhaps sad that some people seem unable to accept death for the finality that it is, and want so fervently to reconnect with the dear departed that they can duped easily - and often seriously depleted financially in the process. Interesting article throughout, Jenny.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-42276242643142099322019-06-27T14:47:59.271+01:002019-06-27T14:47:59.271+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-70099540042229308722019-06-23T14:33:57.507+01:002019-06-23T14:33:57.507+01:00No rain yesterday (Saturday), rain again this Sund...No rain yesterday (Saturday), rain again this Sunday afternoon. I’ve just been chased in by a sudden, heavy shower, wheelbarrow and all. I have to admit that the rain mainly keeps me indoors, there is little to do here in the sticks and I do so love to have an excuse to read. Writing not so much but I think reading posts like yours which make writing an everyday part of life may get me back into the groove as well.<br /><br />London is a wonderful place, where even suburbs like Bromley have interesting spots to aim for. I had never heard of the artists you mention and I will probably have little chance of getting to know them (posthumously) or their work. Sad, really, isn’t it, that so much remains to explore and so little time and energy to attempt exploration. Ooops, I think the endless rain for what seems like weeks has made me melancholy.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75539827381410835762019-06-23T07:10:17.285+01:002019-06-23T07:10:17.285+01:00Fascinating way to spend a rainy day! :)Fascinating way to spend a rainy day! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-9972950197194445652019-06-23T05:17:33.007+01:002019-06-23T05:17:33.007+01:00I don’t dislike rainy days and don’t mind going ou...I don’t dislike rainy days and don’t mind going out on a rainy day if it’s not raining cats and dogs. I like the sound of falling rain accompanied by occasional birds chirping and the ripples on the green pond surface like in your video. I wish you bright summer days sooner but hope you enjoy outing despite rain or even because of rain. To the latter, I like strolling around hydrangeas in the softly falling rain. This time of year is supposed to be in the middle of rainy season but not yet here in Nara and some other regions. May was like a real summer. I wish no more heat wave or disastrous torrential rain, which has been happening with increasing regularity. <br /><br />I’m aware our correspondence is stuck on my part for long, which I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I sometimes think of you and I really like to talk to you via comments. Have healthy, happy days ahead, Jenny. The same to T and your family.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-65410830346540667592019-06-23T04:10:03.088+01:002019-06-23T04:10:03.088+01:00You can write as an observer or you can write as a...You can write as an observer or you can write as a participant. My writing has slowed down too and for exactly that reason. I'm participating. Living can keep you very busy but oh the fodder for writing you will discover. Participate on, Jenny. Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-77908173389672505232019-06-23T02:42:51.197+01:002019-06-23T02:42:51.197+01:00Hi Jenny, that kind of feeling can creep up someti...Hi Jenny, that kind of feeling can creep up sometimes can't it! However, there's always something we can do to swoosh it away and I was fascinated by this post as you describe your visit to this home. <br />Not discounting Charles' work, but I was drawn straight to Renate's artwork... those fabric cakes are wonderful. Thanks for including the link to The Keeping Room, I really enjoyed seeing those displays.<br />I too would have enjoyed the Smoke and Mirrors exhibition. Well done for all those great rainy day activities. Cheers! <br />Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-79616791886601577682019-06-23T01:18:54.646+01:002019-06-23T01:18:54.646+01:00Your posts are always so varied and fun to read. I...Your posts are always so varied and fun to read. I loved the photos too! I would not call your life uneventful at all, dear Jenny.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-11710010509021677082019-06-22T22:42:16.736+01:002019-06-22T22:42:16.736+01:00Great post, as always, Jenny.
I don't know ...Great post, as always, Jenny. <br /><br />I don't know how people manage to post every day. I, for one, can't - and don't! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-19395361294320907182019-06-22T13:34:25.536+01:002019-06-22T13:34:25.536+01:00I love to take a walk in the rain holding an umbre...I love to take a walk in the rain holding an umbrella, too.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-18033539311759669082019-06-21T21:31:01.924+01:002019-06-21T21:31:01.924+01:00Two very talented artists by the look of it. The c...Two very talented artists by the look of it. The cakes made of fabric look astonishingly real.<br /><br />I was always fascinated by magicians when I was a kid, and always trying to work out how they did their tricks. I used to try a few magic tricks on my sister and parents, but they usually went horribly wrong and left me cringing with embarrassment.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-3763682472347406082019-06-21T18:30:16.398+01:002019-06-21T18:30:16.398+01:00Hmmm I don't think your life is uneventful, it...Hmmm I don't think your life is uneventful, it is just too full of Mr Durrell at the moment.<br />When he has gone adventure will return.<br />Such as this trip into the house and then the rain. Imagine thinking rain would stop!<br />A good interesting day out. Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-66489794876373995642019-06-21T16:40:14.215+01:002019-06-21T16:40:14.215+01:00Yay! A post from Jenny to brighten the day! (Actua...Yay! A post from Jenny to brighten the day! (Actually, today is the first bright day in I don't know how long. The sun is actually out and we might get into the 70s! Does wonders for one's mood.) But you've been having a grand time. I'm looking forward to visiting the Keeping website and learn more about them. I looked at the P-page and I recognize his style but I'm not sure if I recognize his work or just the style, if that makes sense. I suspect their life and work could be a story unto itself and much of it wrapped up in the home. Maybe post-Durrell?!!! I loved the eclectic things on the shelves in the first photo.<br /><br />Loved the video. Magic has always confounded me (I suppose that's the point) and made me uncomfortable but I'm trying to talk Rick into learning magic tricks. We'll see. The talk sounds really fascinating and as you mentioned, especially timely in today's political arena. I loved the fellow with his fraudulent friends photo!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-71057887127319147312019-06-21T15:06:48.024+01:002019-06-21T15:06:48.024+01:00If one is deterred by rain one would never go out!...If one is deterred by rain one would never go out!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-72008124208177552402019-06-21T14:28:58.499+01:002019-06-21T14:28:58.499+01:00Wow! You may feel constrained by the rainy weather...Wow! You may feel constrained by the rainy weather but this is a beautiful post. I have never heard of Charles or Renata which reminds me of the fact that there are artists living everywhere who have created amazing and completely unrecognized works. Thank you for sharing that with us.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-40964047604784140482019-06-21T12:58:05.116+01:002019-06-21T12:58:05.116+01:00How wonderful to have a tour of the artists’ famil...How wonderful to have a tour of the artists’ family home given by their daughter. I love to go to the homes of famous people but to be hosted by a relative of the former inhabitants is so very special. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-64424180037606849892019-06-21T10:10:23.733+01:002019-06-21T10:10:23.733+01:00I hope we get some summer too!
Fascinating and ins...I hope we get some summer too!<br />Fascinating and inspiring visits...but just think...when my mother was born in Bromley,it was Bromley, Kent...not just a suburb of London.gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-54669309688500389052019-06-21T08:32:08.974+01:002019-06-21T08:32:08.974+01:00It's been a while since I have last visited an...It's been a while since I have last visited an exhibition or a museum, but this type of activity is definitely very good for rainy days. <br />In our regional group of the Association of Data Protection Officers we have a member who is also a magician. It is fascinating when he talks about his work outside his regular job.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com