tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post3067833112358079889..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Happy Christmas! and Højt Fra Træets Grønne Top, Housing and Malta ...Jenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-66014134668638352032016-01-09T20:15:15.840+00:002016-01-09T20:15:15.840+00:00I thought the views were particularly wonderful in...I thought the views were particularly wonderful in some cases when they were framed in that beautiful stonework which you normally don't get the chance to see close up. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-40677875518390614052016-01-09T20:15:11.277+00:002016-01-09T20:15:11.277+00:00I thought the views were particularly wonderful in...I thought the views were particularly wonderful in some cases when they were framed in that beautiful stonework which you normally don't get the chance to see close up. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-15059736114401686292015-12-30T21:01:05.887+00:002015-12-30T21:01:05.887+00:00I do know how frustrating politics is, when it fee...I do know how frustrating politics is, when it feels like no one really listens to the people. We have that here too. I enjoyed the video and your reminiscences about your friend. I had not heard about York flooding. I bet our B&B along the river got flooded! We too climbed to the top of the minster in 2007. It was snowing that day. Cold, but amazing views. Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-3886124205571774232015-12-28T17:51:37.059+00:002015-12-28T17:51:37.059+00:00I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and that...I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2016 will bring you health and happiness.<br />It seems that so much is the same in the US and England. Sad. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-6796317689613248002015-12-27T21:18:12.813+00:002015-12-27T21:18:12.813+00:00Listening to children singing Christmas carols is ...Listening to children singing Christmas carols is one of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit! I hope you and your family had a nice, peaceful Christmas.<br /><br />Sometimes you have to demonstrate and voice your opinion...even if (sadly) it doesn't produce the results we hope for. But if we keep doing it, it may lead to changes eventually.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-69241133805338377212015-12-25T22:26:23.730+00:002015-12-25T22:26:23.730+00:00I am sorry for being late. I wanted to be by much...I am sorry for being late. I wanted to be by much earlier. "Stuff" happened, but I hope you are still having a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-19667807263441011042015-12-25T15:01:09.774+00:002015-12-25T15:01:09.774+00:00Dear Jenny - So sorry to hear about your loss of a...Dear Jenny - So sorry to hear about your loss of a friend by the cruel illness. Danish carol reminds you of your friend; I think it’s a nice way for her to be remembered. In Japan, there has been large scale of protest rallies against secret protection bill and Japan’s defense policy gearing for change. However, both were railroaded through the Diet. Our democracy is name only. Our PM's saying “collective self-defence is proactive diplomacy for peace” sounds to me "peace through wars". I wish your protest demonstrations will get media coverage and take effect.<br /><br />Thank you for the lovely Christmas card. Hope you had a joyful Christmas of family together. I also received an email which I will reply in the next year. Please wait patiently. <br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-5286610648203615472015-12-25T13:36:57.127+00:002015-12-25T13:36:57.127+00:00I love odd Christmas traditions ("odd", ...I love odd Christmas traditions ("odd", of course, being defined as anything with which we are unaccustomed.)<br /><br />Merry Christmas! May the New Year find you abundantly aware of His blessings in your life! Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-25743231527172115722015-12-24T13:45:07.531+00:002015-12-24T13:45:07.531+00:00You are so fortunate to have celebrated various cu...You are so fortunate to have celebrated various culture Christmases. Trees in Denmark must be placed in the middle of the room instead of against the wall or in the corner.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-80226662204384784482015-12-24T13:26:41.534+00:002015-12-24T13:26:41.534+00:00Happy Christmas to you, Jenny! Wishing you all th...Happy Christmas to you, Jenny! Wishing you all the best in 2016.<br />Love, <br />KayKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-19098721646095130102015-12-24T10:39:57.797+00:002015-12-24T10:39:57.797+00:00Thank you lee. And enjoy your hot Aussie Christmas...Thank you lee. And enjoy your hot Aussie Christmas ! I still find it hard to believe you're all out there on the beach and in the garden! :)Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-11606528496286185252015-12-24T10:39:24.342+00:002015-12-24T10:39:24.342+00:00Thank you, and I hope your festive season is peace...Thank you, and I hope your festive season is peaceful and cheerful! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-2289687856721583322015-12-24T10:36:59.297+00:002015-12-24T10:36:59.297+00:00Yes, it must get in the way if it is in the centre...Yes, it must get in the way if it is in the centre of the room, unless you have a really huge room. Perhaps they pull it out specially to walk round in Denmark! :) Have a good Christmas!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-34562885562079872562015-12-24T10:36:20.420+00:002015-12-24T10:36:20.420+00:00Thank you Jon. Yes, the pork and red cabbage is v...Thank you Jon. Yes, the pork and red cabbage is very good, I rarely eat pork and it was a real treat. I feel that it is no bad thing to exercise my democratic right even though I don't have too many hopes it will make a difference. Have a snug and happy festive season, and I hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-84115762190689605612015-12-24T10:33:52.226+00:002015-12-24T10:33:52.226+00:00Thank you Val. I don't know what the problem i...Thank you Val. I don't know what the problem is, but I didn't see an earlier comment. I appreciate this one.Have a lovely Christmas! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-22892919430051117072015-12-24T10:32:25.112+00:002015-12-24T10:32:25.112+00:00Thank you! Have a good holiday, and I will look fo...Thank you! Have a good holiday, and I will look forward to more of your fantastic photos in 2016.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-91597268649583373532015-12-24T10:30:10.397+00:002015-12-24T10:30:10.397+00:00Yes, that is what I am hoping. Although since they...Yes, that is what I am hoping. Although since they didn't listen to the millions against Iraq I don't have too much hope. But we have to do these things and I am glad we live in a democracy, the alternatives all seem much worse! Have a great Christmas!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-79165581004900448852015-12-24T10:28:07.167+00:002015-12-24T10:28:07.167+00:00Yes, indeed. Black Friday - huh! I hear it wasn...Yes, indeed. Black Friday - huh! I hear it wasn't as popular this year as last and hopefully will die out. Have a lovely Christmas, Jo!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-52006253263823986172015-12-24T10:26:25.957+00:002015-12-24T10:26:25.957+00:00Thank you Jane, and the same to you. "gently ...Thank you Jane, and the same to you. "gently muddled" - I like that description!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-38161913099259066102015-12-24T10:25:47.624+00:002015-12-24T10:25:47.624+00:00Same to you, Wendy!Same to you, Wendy!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-45590717648537893792015-12-24T10:25:34.706+00:002015-12-24T10:25:34.706+00:00Yes, that's pretty well what I think too. I do...Yes, that's pretty well what I think too. I do really feel strongly about this... Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-4890451954654945982015-12-24T08:30:06.483+00:002015-12-24T08:30:06.483+00:00I think there are many reasons Jenny why secondary...I think there are many reasons Jenny why secondary legislation is increasingly used for 'primary' purposes. One is the lack of thought, time and scrutiny that goes into primary legislation which in turn is partly due to its ever increasing complexity: I think there is a "We'll sort it out later" mentality. Another is, unfortunately, a result of a legacy of Mrs Thatcher and, at the other end of the political spectrum, Liverpool's Derek Hatton, of partly politicising the civil service and local government administration which would at one time have been an independent check on the excesses of non-accountable political interference with legislation. Those are two of my thoughts Jenny. Obviously there are many more reasons but I suspect few of them are democratically good. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-44114961405110667072015-12-24T02:36:27.187+00:002015-12-24T02:36:27.187+00:00We have a number of demos here too, and although p...We have a number of demos here too, and although perhaps the impact is negligible towards the cause we're fighting for, I salute those who exercise their right and their stand for it.<br /><br />Happy Xmas to you and family Jenny! linahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273605189937933589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-23047738446731083642015-12-23T23:57:04.940+00:002015-12-23T23:57:04.940+00:00And you!!And you!!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-63278994370745626232015-12-23T23:31:29.680+00:002015-12-23T23:31:29.680+00:00Hi Jenny,
Not one to go too political, but I beli...Hi Jenny,<br /><br />Not one to go too political, but I believe our government is the most evil I can recall. <br /><br />Have a peaceful demo and yes, a peaceful Christmas. Here's to 2016 showing a positive change on our beleaguered planet.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com