tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post3574143626826997184..comments2024-03-19T07:27:18.687-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: ST PATRICK'S AND A GIVEAWAYPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-27154382210849686682014-04-05T00:05:01.231-07:002014-04-05T00:05:01.231-07:00Hello Perpetua, you have reminded me I keep forget...Hello Perpetua, you have reminded me I keep forgetting to buy a copy of Ting Ting. Must rectify that immediately!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-5132789250943274032014-04-04T09:14:44.315-07:002014-04-04T09:14:44.315-07:00What a great weekend and your giveaway couldn'...What a great weekend and your giveaway couldn't have gone to a more deserving recipient, Patricia. I say that as the proud owner of Kristie's giveaway copy of her book Ting Ting. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-88311924195625537462014-03-23T02:48:19.714-07:002014-03-23T02:48:19.714-07:00Know what you mean Khammany - they are fun, but yo...Know what you mean Khammany - they are fun, but you also want to see the 'original'. If I was in Prague I'd want the olde worlde version too!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-13099880942074198652014-03-22T22:03:30.816-07:002014-03-22T22:03:30.816-07:00Isn't it funny how the operas get modernized? ...Isn't it funny how the operas get modernized? We went to see Don Giovanni in Prague and it was completely modernized. I wish we were able to see it as Mozart had intended! It was still fun though. Khammanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085937051825413395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-29587358454186903582014-03-21T13:44:16.382-07:002014-03-21T13:44:16.382-07:00Hi Sheri, Aha, that little squirrel tricked me, be...Hi Sheri, Aha, that little squirrel tricked me, because as you say the tail is hidden. We don't have them here, so I always enjoy them when over in America and the first squirrel sighting is always a magic moment! Enjoy the springtime. xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-70034512819622845392014-03-21T12:16:26.665-07:002014-03-21T12:16:26.665-07:00Hi Patricia,
I just wanted to tell you that the pi...Hi Patricia,<br />I just wanted to tell you that the picture on my post is a squirrel, I believe. It was hiding, so I couldn't see its furry tail.<br /><br />It was the first day of spring yesterday, and loving the sunny weather.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-52818644891285928072014-03-19T03:17:45.942-07:002014-03-19T03:17:45.942-07:00Dear Val, it is nice to hear that you are using yo...Dear Val, it is nice to hear that you are using your red bird brooch; I think they are cute and am looking to get a few more. It was strange to see the modern Verdi; I think they try to do something new every time, as you say. Have a great week, and happy gardening. xxxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-8722871454373321752014-03-19T03:01:16.588-07:002014-03-19T03:01:16.588-07:00Hi Sheri, You would enjoy the Irish dancers, I'...Hi Sheri, You would enjoy the Irish dancers, I'm sure.<br />Happy St Patrick's to you too! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-67098192476696028842014-03-18T07:08:12.007-07:002014-03-18T07:08:12.007-07:00What a great St. Patrick's day you had Patrici...What a great St. Patrick's day you had Patricia. I wish I was able to be with you.<br />Congratulations to Kristie of North 49.. I KNOW. she will love her giveaway.. I wear mine on my summer tops.. <br />Cant imagine a Verdi opera sung in modern times. But always something new around the corner.<br />Thank you for your kind comments over at my blog Patricia..<br />happy Tuesday.<br />val xxxvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-22831738580188672662014-03-17T17:44:43.570-07:002014-03-17T17:44:43.570-07:00Patricia,
The St. Patrick's Day fundraiser sou...Patricia,<br />The St. Patrick's Day fundraiser sounds fun. I would have loved to seen the Irish dancers. Your navy lace dress is lovely.<br /><br />Congratulations to the winner of this sweet red bird. Happy St. Patrick's Day.<br /><br />love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24839437142208639582014-03-17T15:57:14.925-07:002014-03-17T15:57:14.925-07:00Hi Debra, by your colouring I agree the navy dress...Hi Debra, by your colouring I agree the navy dress would suit you too. I feel very elegant in it. I like a bit of green but it is quite strong as you say. I wore my big green Christmas earrings with a black/white dress to the morning tea, and noticed other women doing much the same with green necklaces, or tops with other colours mixed in. Didn't see any green pants though - perhaps because it is too hot!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-16429427359637246802014-03-17T15:54:33.295-07:002014-03-17T15:54:33.295-07:00I know just what you mean Jennifer. When we had t...I know just what you mean Jennifer. When we had three little kids we had a lovely life, but theatre was not part of it. I remember some years we only made it to one movie, all year! Now we are making up for it as we are empty-nesters.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-50146724442430008412014-03-17T15:53:02.527-07:002014-03-17T15:53:02.527-07:00I do love to dress up Mette, and we are spending o...I do love to dress up Mette, and we are spending our latter years catching up on all the music and theatre we could not do when we were raising our family. My rule is to try to go to any performance I have never seen before, but we tend not to spend money on shows we are familiar with. That is my take on budgetting! It is hard to lose weight in the hot weather, and I don't. It is during the winter months I always work off a few kilos because the exercise is so much easier. The dress has been too big for several years, I was just too lazy to fix it!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-65679364655450456902014-03-17T15:50:11.534-07:002014-03-17T15:50:11.534-07:00La Boheme during the war! That would be surprisin...La Boheme during the war! That would be surprising, but I guess the idea is to attract contemporary audiences and be innovative. I love operas in period dress very much too, and try to find a bit of both. Lace dress says thank you xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-64563403325407880362014-03-17T15:47:52.206-07:002014-03-17T15:47:52.206-07:00I did enjoy the updated opera Val, and yes it was ...I did enjoy the updated opera Val, and yes it was absolutely like a hot broadway musical (especially the bits I can't show!). Not to say I don't enjoy olde worlde performances as well - I certainly do. Val, you are an elegant woman, and would be any day, in your overalls too! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-32141300185940230402014-03-17T15:45:52.370-07:002014-03-17T15:45:52.370-07:00Congratulations Kristie, looking forward to sendin...Congratulations Kristie, looking forward to sending off your parcel in a few days. Yes, the dress was much too big, made before I had my big surgery in 2012.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-78837744609594137092014-03-17T15:44:55.339-07:002014-03-17T15:44:55.339-07:00I enjoyed the opera, Darla, and I think the modern...I enjoyed the opera, Darla, and I think the modern setting actually made the story easier to follow. However, I would like to see it in period dress now, just to see the difference. The lace in my dress was too good to waste - I had only worn it twice and it's been sitting in the wardrobe. I'm glad I finally made the effort to fix it!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-68974292557022855402014-03-17T15:42:31.551-07:002014-03-17T15:42:31.551-07:00Irish dancing is really quite unique, isn't it...Irish dancing is really quite unique, isn't it? Their feet fly like the wind but their arms stay firmly by their sides - I wonder where the idea originated? I enjoy watching it too. Lucky you, visiting Ireland, which I hope to do some day. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-91433414835390044612014-03-17T15:40:38.144-07:002014-03-17T15:40:38.144-07:00Hi Jenny, the dress is 3 years old, so I have lost...Hi Jenny, the dress is 3 years old, so I have lost a lot of weight in the interim, gradually. Just been too lazy to get it out and fix it! Loved those nostalgic Irish cards too. I am 3/4 English, but 1/4 Irish so do the Irish bit on St Paddy's day :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-88069896359243158262014-03-17T13:56:28.545-07:002014-03-17T13:56:28.545-07:00That would "look" good. "Love"...That would "look" good. "Love" is obviously a Freudian slip. Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-41179406155336455852014-03-17T13:53:26.861-07:002014-03-17T13:53:26.861-07:00Patricia,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Lovely pho...Patricia,<br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day! Lovely photos. <br /><br />I love vivid green, but have a fair complexion, so must be careful not to wear it close to my face. I have to settle for a pin or wear green pants if I want to join in to be festive today.<br /><br />I adore your pretty navy lace dress. That would love good on me too! Being able to sew is a terrific skill. You can make all your dresses fit you perfectly.Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-34095842229395207972014-03-17T13:16:31.825-07:002014-03-17T13:16:31.825-07:00Congrats to Kristie! It's lovely to see you go...Congrats to Kristie! It's lovely to see you going out to plays and musical performances. I hope to do that again someday when my kids are older because I miss it. That looks like an interesting way to perform Rigoletto, I'm intrigued!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-65632706227363328252014-03-17T13:00:51.184-07:002014-03-17T13:00:51.184-07:00Your w/e sounds very interesting.
I know by now, t...Your w/e sounds very interesting.<br />I know by now, that you are very interested in art, music and traveling.<br />It feels great to dress up from time to time, yes?<br />Blue is perfect for you, and like everyone else here : How have you managed to lose all that weight in your hot climate?<br />mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-55618685387217136912014-03-17T11:18:26.118-07:002014-03-17T11:18:26.118-07:00Happy St Patricks day Patricia and glad you enjoye...Happy St Patricks day Patricia and glad you enjoyed your trip out for morning tea. I'm not sure about these modern takes on opera. We went to see La Boheme a few weeks ago and was surprised to see it set during the 1940s' war years. We've been several times to more authentic showings but I guess we should be more adaptable to change. A shame but there we go. I love your lace dress.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-16309550702301206742014-03-17T06:59:31.126-07:002014-03-17T06:59:31.126-07:00I love the idea of going to Ireland for coffee and...I love the idea of going to Ireland for coffee and seeing the dancing! :) And that opera! Wow! It looks more like a hot broadway musical! Did you enjoy it in such an updated form? Well done for the 4 inches (that's a lot!). the dress looks lovely! I smiled when you said I looked smart for my talk, Patricia. I come here to read about glamorous clothes and elegance. My wardrobe hasn't seen any elegance since I first donned overalls for the barge! A lovely post as always and well done to Kristie for winning your prize.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.com