tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post2777843429093706513..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: A Change of PlanJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-45513101129197864732012-11-11T06:28:32.459+00:002012-11-11T06:28:32.459+00:00Nice you can go later...I hope mum is fine.Nice you can go later...I hope mum is fine.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840472612308245156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-79443594896432000782012-11-10T04:50:58.392+00:002012-11-10T04:50:58.392+00:00I wish you and your mother the best. I'm sure...I wish you and your mother the best. I'm sure she is glad to have you close by. Switzerland, and its strange, wonderful and naughty things can wait. <br /><br />- JennyThe Foolish Aesthetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115423516641338460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-70761626430938032562012-11-08T12:55:04.403+00:002012-11-08T12:55:04.403+00:00Hope your Mom wil be OK soon.
Those items you me...Hope your Mom wil be OK soon. <br /><br />Those items you mentioned you might buy there - I'd buy them too! :)<br /><br />Take care. linahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273605189937933589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-14891079605877114632012-11-08T08:43:45.161+00:002012-11-08T08:43:45.161+00:00I'm sorry to hear about your Mother. I hope t...I'm sorry to hear about your Mother. I hope that she is improving.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-70161001251736077972012-11-07T19:09:42.975+00:002012-11-07T19:09:42.975+00:00So sorry to hear about your Mum's ill health a...So sorry to hear about your Mum's ill health and the postponement of your Swiss trip. We love Switzerland and it is our first choice when it comes to ski holidays.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-63160165677404757612012-11-07T18:34:20.119+00:002012-11-07T18:34:20.119+00:00Fabulous little journey there! I loved those littl...Fabulous little journey there! I loved those little insects! I take it their chocolate covered? You can't beat Swiss chocolate! Hope mum's better soon!<br /><br />Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447013188405986054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-36021168868142281402012-11-07T14:21:38.661+00:002012-11-07T14:21:38.661+00:00I hope your Mum feels much better very soon. Sorry...I hope your Mum feels much better very soon. Sorry to hear the trip was shelved. Perhaps, when you do go, we'll find out just exactly what penis pasta is (???)Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-52244357466317595462012-11-07T03:53:33.898+00:002012-11-07T03:53:33.898+00:00As an 11 year old Canadian girl, way back when, to...As an 11 year old Canadian girl, way back when, touring through Switzerland I was very impressed with its cleanliness. I bought myself a Swiss watch. I liked the cows in the mountain fields and their large bells. Thanks for prompting these memories with your almost-trip to Switzerland. I hope your mum recovers well and you're good to pull the money out to go buy her some Swiss chocolate.Lynne with an ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320166770541319601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-76612244286123110642012-11-06T18:25:16.834+00:002012-11-06T18:25:16.834+00:00A shame you had to cancel your trip. Looks like th...A shame you had to cancel your trip. Looks like there were so many irresistible temptations awaiting you on arrival! Hope your mum is feeling better.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86118450407324894722012-11-06T15:15:07.687+00:002012-11-06T15:15:07.687+00:00I hope that your Mother is doing better. Take care...I hope that your Mother is doing better. Take care of her and yourself. :)<br />I like the sweets and the wonderful things. The naughty things and the decorative cookies seem a little too complicated for me. ;pSonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-81520905510725151642012-11-06T13:10:19.489+00:002012-11-06T13:10:19.489+00:00Travel can be a little sweeter when expenses are b...Travel can be a little sweeter when expenses are being paid. There is something a bit startling, though, about that face looking at everyone beneath his glasses. It’s as if he is asking, “Are you sure you are spending correctly?” I sincerely hope your mom is feeling better soon! Penelope Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-26342574480079153352012-11-06T06:15:39.547+00:002012-11-06T06:15:39.547+00:00Hugs to you and best wishes for a speedy recovery ...Hugs to you and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mother.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-24827400011837984752012-11-06T02:58:03.835+00:002012-11-06T02:58:03.835+00:00Jenny, I'm so sorry your Mom is ill. I will ke...Jenny, I'm so sorry your Mom is ill. I will keep her and you in my thoughts. And, oh....what lovely photos you've posted! I would love to see Switzerland....ahhh...someday!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-32201661610176801452012-11-05T12:25:17.230+00:002012-11-05T12:25:17.230+00:00Sorry your Mother isn't well, hope she is bett...Sorry your Mother isn't well, hope she is better soon. Enjoyed the photos and will look forward to more when you are able to take your trip.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75748787320644260042012-11-05T11:59:38.303+00:002012-11-05T11:59:38.303+00:00I would be open-mouthed at everyting in Switzerlan...I would be open-mouthed at everyting in Switzerland, it all looks so lovely.<br />Even the naughty things are artfully arranged!<br />I did not know they still used Swiss Francs!<br />Hope your mother is doing better now.xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-42430068679681785342012-11-05T11:05:55.983+00:002012-11-05T11:05:55.983+00:00Hi Jenny, many thanks for your visit and comments....Hi Jenny, many thanks for your visit and comments. I think perhaps it's time to start wearing and using lavender! Thinking of you at this difficult time. Love Linda xflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-64946585648125741202012-11-05T09:40:55.192+00:002012-11-05T09:40:55.192+00:00Hello Jenny:
we have never been to Switzerland but...Hello Jenny:<br />we have never been to Switzerland but do so hope to get there one day. As you hint at here, we think that it is a fascinating country with so many intriguing and beautiful places to visit. <br /><br />In Budapest, the Swiss Franc is a currency which has unfortunate associations. Many people were encouraged to take out mortgages and loans in Swiss Francs [and, amazingly, Japanese Yen!!!]rather than the Hungarian currency of the Forint as it was thought to be more stable. However, the exchange rate has, over the last two years exploded and many people as a result are in serious debt.<br /><br />We are sad to hear of your mother's illness and do trust that by now she is making a good recovery.Perhaps some Swiss biscuits in those delightful moulds could be just what the doctor ordered?!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-57921404510980765702012-11-05T09:09:06.225+00:002012-11-05T09:09:06.225+00:00I hope your mom is better and that you get to visi...I hope your mom is better and that you get to visit again soon :)Travel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-53683317593873974892012-11-05T09:06:42.963+00:002012-11-05T09:06:42.963+00:00Switzerland will be there for a long time. Right n...Switzerland will be there for a long time. Right now you need to be here for your mum.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62564910045838718632012-11-05T07:10:32.787+00:002012-11-05T07:10:32.787+00:00The Swiss bank notes look quite attractive. So do ...The Swiss bank notes look quite attractive. So do those cookie molds. Hope your Mum is well soon - Dave Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851174879441602754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-35004974486640412302012-11-05T07:10:14.136+00:002012-11-05T07:10:14.136+00:00Yenny, I hope that improves your mother and you ca...Yenny, I hope that improves your mother and you can make your trip and buy all those things, including poor, jajajaj. A hug and good week.CARLOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654339586928656650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75082294151223367762012-11-05T00:09:24.274+00:002012-11-05T00:09:24.274+00:00that is pretty cool currency...its always neat to ...that is pretty cool currency...its always neat to see currency from other countries to me...ha, sounds like you had some fun planned along the way...hope it gets rescheduled for you...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-6854893213718556122012-11-04T22:50:19.019+00:002012-11-04T22:50:19.019+00:00Jenny, I am so sorry to hear your mother is not w...Jenny, I am so sorry to hear your mother is not well. I am holding you both in my thoughts and prayers for healing. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-18427664549203169052012-11-04T22:03:10.482+00:002012-11-04T22:03:10.482+00:00Sorry to hear your Mom is ill...I hope she is feel...Sorry to hear your Mom is ill...I hope she is feeling better soon!Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-80987075960565880962012-11-04T21:12:05.589+00:002012-11-04T21:12:05.589+00:00Thank you for all the kind comments, and good wish...Thank you for all the kind comments, and good wishes for my Mum. These are worrying times indeed, and I appreciate them. I do feel for you Nell and I hope your dad recovers. Strokes are terrifying but it is never entirely possible to know whether the effects will stay or simply fade away in due course - I hope with him it's the latter. As for perfect public transport, I agree that those clocks that count down the seconds till the train arrives ARE rather disconcerting. <br /><br />At first, Linda, I thought they were little candy moulds, for fondants or similar. In fact, I didn't really think WHAT they were for, I just thought they were cute. But then I saw some little packs of fancy biscuits (cookies) for sale in the supermarket with wonderful little scenes embossed on them - swans, or the Zurich skyline, etc. - and I made the connection. Though as Meike says many of the finished items are of plaster, purely for decoration and not edible. Maryom, the clocks were really strange, that was one of the biggest but quite a lot were bristling with weapons! Admittedly not the Swiss ones - the really belligerent ones seem to be the Bavarian ones! There again, the Swiss have their knives, and I went to a whole exhibition on every imaginable variety of Swiss army knife last time I was there, as well as buying one made out of finest chocolate. Stephen, Switzerland has stayed out of the Euro. One thing I feel is that they really are VERY sensible people who are not often caught on the hop! As for Le Corbusier, I suppose there is something to be said for getting rid of the notes quickly. By the way other famous people on Swiss banknotes include Honegger (not bad looking actually) Alberto Giacometti (interestingly tormented-looking, though I could never love his creepy sculptures)and Sophie Taeuber-Arp who was a very interesting and talented woman. <br /><br /><br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com