tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post4414837897574332213..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: TASMANIA Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-41592854308649747282014-04-27T02:40:20.299-07:002014-04-27T02:40:20.299-07:00Hi Shane, yes Hobart is a neat little place, and a...Hi Shane, yes Hobart is a neat little place, and a good base for getting around the island, which we thoroughly enjoy. <br />The Duchess certainly is elegant, and really finding her look and style, I think. So slim, just like Diana was. How do they do it!!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-2586482954322038212014-04-27T02:29:31.070-07:002014-04-27T02:29:31.070-07:00Oh I've enjoyed this little peep of Hobart tha...Oh I've enjoyed this little peep of Hobart thank you Patricia.<br />I visted there many years ago for my godson's wedding.<br />We stayed at a nice little hotel called The Islington from memory - I must look through the photos!<br />We were only there for a couple of days and then up to Brisbane where the grooms parents live.<br /><br />The Duchess looks so elegant - she is the perfect clothes horse don't you think!<br /><br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-41247221831570550342014-04-25T20:59:37.794-07:002014-04-25T20:59:37.794-07:00Crisp and clean it is, Debra. I had forgotten tho...Crisp and clean it is, Debra. I had forgotten those old cartoons, so funny how Hollywood picked up on the poor old Tasmanian devils. We only see them in zoos. Trying to think of somewhere in the US it reminds me of - maybe New England, I think.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-91891249719763365932014-04-25T20:58:09.269-07:002014-04-25T20:58:09.269-07:00Tasmania was about as different as we could find w...Tasmania was about as different as we could find without leaving the country, Darla. Some of the yellow trees were really stunning but we were driving too fast on the highway for me to capture on film. <br />I am thinking of doing the dress in navy/white linen. Chic?Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-12550019435587137502014-04-25T20:56:49.297-07:002014-04-25T20:56:49.297-07:00You must go, Shell! I'm sure you would enjoy ...You must go, Shell! I'm sure you would enjoy its attractive old-world flowers, architecture, antiques ....<br />The tour was a huge success, wasn't it? Love how they matched the Australian flag as they departed - clever!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-28151199885745152052014-04-25T20:54:37.059-07:002014-04-25T20:54:37.059-07:00Could not resist the pattern, Sanda, if only for t...Could not resist the pattern, Sanda, if only for the fun of it. It is a very cute dress. The cooler weather was blissful, and the more so because we came back to 30 deg heat; not much Autumn happening here this year.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-65178864272040585192014-04-25T17:53:45.582-07:002014-04-25T17:53:45.582-07:00Spectacular views! Looks so crisp and clean in Tas...Spectacular views! Looks so crisp and clean in Tasmania. Most of us think of Tasmanian devils when the word comes up ... because of the cartoons.Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-44682119250066371422014-04-25T08:27:51.069-07:002014-04-25T08:27:51.069-07:00The trip sounds great, always nice to have a few d...The trip sounds great, always nice to have a few days in a different environment. I really like the photo of the yellow tree/blossoms reflected in the water. I can imagine you ordering that dress pattern qickly, what color will you make it in?<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-19517221902325366532014-04-25T06:07:21.716-07:002014-04-25T06:07:21.716-07:00Tasmania is definitely on my "to do" lis...Tasmania is definitely on my "to do" list Patricia, your photos capture the cold beautifully. And yes I agree Kate just looked beautiful on tour. <br />Kind Wishes to you Shell - A Darlings NestShellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181670307770106289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-4352562346604593432014-04-25T05:45:28.805-07:002014-04-25T05:45:28.805-07:00What an exciting trip! Your photos are gorgeous. I...What an exciting trip! Your photos are gorgeous. I'm glad you got cooler weather and crisp autumn leaves there! Such an exotic looking place. I don't blame you for ordering that pattern. I love the dress sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-34713901140007198362014-04-25T04:27:26.748-07:002014-04-25T04:27:26.748-07:00Thanks Greenthumb, Tasmania is well worth a visit,...Thanks Greenthumb, Tasmania is well worth a visit, easy to drive around and very picturesque.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62619187674378046322014-04-25T03:13:40.137-07:002014-04-25T03:13:40.137-07:00I'm glad you had a great time, that's some...I'm glad you had a great time, that's somewhere we want to go to.greenthumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067004547876814633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-53706582996965350882014-04-25T00:43:25.505-07:002014-04-25T00:43:25.505-07:00Hi Sheri, You will look great in your yellow blous...Hi Sheri, You will look great in your yellow blouse, I can just imagine it with your dark hair (coming from another dark haired lady :) Enjoy the spring flowers, a beautiful time of year. You have a great week too. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-11144470754270589362014-04-25T00:42:07.505-07:002014-04-25T00:42:07.505-07:00Agree with everything you say, Sarah Liz, always e...Agree with everything you say, Sarah Liz, always enjoyable and we have seen quite a bit of Tasmania over several trips. I love the 'different' feel of it, like going to another country, only easier. And the cooler climate is heavenly!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-25327232439241468312014-04-25T00:39:31.652-07:002014-04-25T00:39:31.652-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-16391718228904238402014-04-24T19:45:05.192-07:002014-04-24T19:45:05.192-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Tasmania - i...I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Tasmania - it is a lovely place - I've been there twice now, and seen a large part of the island. Always enjoyable, very friendly. Quite a different culture from the east coast of Australia. And shows that a low key economy can produce a much better quality of life than the rat race economies.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-18270757684061518462014-04-24T19:36:55.113-07:002014-04-24T19:36:55.113-07:00Patricia,
Tasmania looks very pretty, and that gla...Patricia,<br />Tasmania looks very pretty, and that glass viewing space is something else! What an incredible view it is from there. I really like Kate's yellow dress. I am really into yellow this spring, and just bought me a yellow blouse recently. And I love her white dress, that's so elegant. It's so different to see Autumn leaves in your area right now. We are in full spring here, and the flowers are blooming and the sunshine is coming our way.<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of the week.<br /><br />love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-21932222240433531432014-04-24T16:56:06.062-07:002014-04-24T16:56:06.062-07:00You really did get around a lot on your trip, Jani...You really did get around a lot on your trip, Janice. I like Hobart, a small and gentle city, and the Salamanca market is only there on Saturdays so we were lucky. I would happily go back any time, and the whole island is worth seeing. We booked late so could not get a direct flight and went via Melbourne. About 4 hours total flying time for us. Yes, we did MONA...trying to think up a post! xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62554672989507935062014-04-24T16:53:51.543-07:002014-04-24T16:53:51.543-07:00Refreshing is the perfect word, Mette, and it was ...Refreshing is the perfect word, Mette, and it was indeed. I gulped down that cool air with enthusiasm. I will post a few more pictures soon. Kate with the hair up, looked nice to me. They fly home today, and I bet they sleep the whole way home because they have been incredibly busy here.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24210850215399182832014-04-24T16:52:22.778-07:002014-04-24T16:52:22.778-07:00Yes, it is a bit like stepping into England going ...Yes, it is a bit like stepping into England going down to Tasmania, Perpetua. It felt strange leaving home in 30 deg heat, clutching thick coat and scarf etc. but they were needed on landing when we had to walk across the tarmac from the plane in biting wind. (It is a very small airport). I thought the evening dress and the hair up was a wonderful look, too, and commendable for doing something slightly different after 3 weeks of scrutiny!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-71438247024815562272014-04-24T16:49:53.533-07:002014-04-24T16:49:53.533-07:00You must come to Australia, one day, Jennifer. Th...You must come to Australia, one day, Jennifer. The little bears would love it :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-26095522831755622502014-04-24T16:49:28.715-07:002014-04-24T16:49:28.715-07:00Tasmania is a nice change for us, cool and picture...Tasmania is a nice change for us, cool and picturesque, with lots of Georgian architecture. Didn't buy those felt slippers, but they do bring out the inner elf, don't they?Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-79171456277016943282014-04-24T16:48:27.194-07:002014-04-24T16:48:27.194-07:00Loved the freezing temperatures, Patricia. Those ...Loved the freezing temperatures, Patricia. Those young royals are certainly energetic, and have probably lost weight with all the rushing about they have done! On the other hand, I have not yet had the courage to step on the scales, post-Hobart :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-26701386680969681452014-04-24T16:47:01.939-07:002014-04-24T16:47:01.939-07:00He he, much amused by the naughtiness, Jane and La...He he, much amused by the naughtiness, Jane and Lance. Young Prince George has been dubbed the Republican Slayer, such is the interest. However, I suspect much of Australia's current fascination is more to do with celebrity than the monarchy. The pattern surprised me, bad spelling and all, as it seems to break laws of copyright, privacy, and who knows what else!<br />Tasmania is a little gem, tucked away on the path to the Antarctic..Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-46430662364569315842014-04-24T10:35:31.012-07:002014-04-24T10:35:31.012-07:00We loved our few days in Tasmania earlier this yea...We loved our few days in Tasmania earlier this year...no snow on Mt Wellington then ! our stay in Hobart ( which we really enjoyed) managed to miss the Salamanca market, so I was very interested to see thos epictures. It really is a lovely city isn't it ? I just feel that I wanted to see so much more of the island. It made me laugh to hear that Tasmanian Ricky Ponting had moved to Melbourne so he could be near his family in Tasmania.....then realised that it is only a 56 minute flight...so he is pretty close to them.<br />Glad you enjoyed your lovely autumnal visit. Did you go to MONA ? JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.com