tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post5095341258323676083..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: FESTIVE THINGSPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-47618935813587335782015-11-08T23:19:45.156-08:002015-11-08T23:19:45.156-08:00Good afternoon Shane, Yes, Dad was a good-looker a...Good afternoon Shane, Yes, Dad was a good-looker as a baby - I only found this photo in the last couple of years so it was a good surprise. Yes, we all love Mao's Last Dancer and Angela is right, the Qld Ballet gets better all the time. We now buy season tickets to be sure to get in, as their popularity is so high we have missed out a few times. The whisperers say that he will be sourced by some other bigger, better company, so I am trying to be sure to see his work as much as possible before that happens! <br />Was not sure about Kate's dress, but on balance I think I do like it, especially the delicate colour. Hugs and have a good week (and enjoy the Royal visit) xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-61524596109382784482015-11-08T23:16:38.310-08:002015-11-08T23:16:38.310-08:00Hello Katharine. That Painted Hall is amazing! Ma...Hello Katharine. That Painted Hall is amazing! Maybe we will return to Greenwhich one day... The flowers are very happy right now, what with summer storms giving a drenching, and hot sun afterwards. I can't grow anything indoors!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-65865334619184947092015-11-08T22:59:54.630-08:002015-11-08T22:59:54.630-08:00Hello Patricia
Birthday wishes to your dear father...Hello Patricia<br />Birthday wishes to your dear father - 95 years is a great age and I love that he is still enjoying life. Wasn't he a beautiful baby!<br />Your garden is full of amazing blooms - those orchids are so exotic!<br />Mao's Last Dancer was a great read and you are so lucky to have Li Cunxin directing - I remember he married an Australian dancer. My friend Angela told me the Queensland Ballet is just getting better and better under his guidance.<br />I think Kate does justice to whatever she wears though this isn't my favourite dress! What do you think Patricia - you have such great dress sense!<br />Thank you for your kind comments on my post!<br />Hugs<br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-57297533211935009362015-11-05T23:59:14.179-08:002015-11-05T23:59:14.179-08:0095, that's fabulous. Happy birthday to him. Lo...95, that's fabulous. Happy birthday to him. Love the flowers you grow. Some of those can only be grown indoors here and I leave that to the experts. Thanks for comment on my blog. Sorry you missed the Painted Hall. I have to admit I've lived nearby for 20 years & only just got round to seeing it.Katharine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272802201564787548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-39048677977054770942015-11-03T13:14:24.258-08:002015-11-03T13:14:24.258-08:00Ha!!!
We are having above seasonal temps!!
20*c to...Ha!!!<br />We are having above seasonal temps!!<br />20*c today!<br />Yippee!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-44491943159096791752015-11-02T14:57:19.312-08:002015-11-02T14:57:19.312-08:00Hi Val, The flowers like the hot moist Spring weat...Hi Val, The flowers like the hot moist Spring weather, but after Christmas, it will be a flower drought around here :)<br />Lovely and soft, the perfect description of Kate's pretty dress. It is good to see her trying different looks.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-66326429069562359082015-11-02T14:56:00.474-08:002015-11-02T14:56:00.474-08:00That settles it, Wendy: chocolate for a long life...That settles it, Wendy: chocolate for a long life, with smiles :)<br />What a wonderful teacher to take you all to the ballet, although it is not for all. Mr C is not interested! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-2879334209127633562015-11-02T14:54:36.010-08:002015-11-02T14:54:36.010-08:00Thank you Linda, Dad had a wonderful birthday, and...Thank you Linda, Dad had a wonderful birthday, and enjoyed his day very much.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-86955348783485510402015-11-02T10:22:23.663-08:002015-11-02T10:22:23.663-08:00A lovely post as always, Patricia! Your flowers an...A lovely post as always, Patricia! Your flowers and needle work put me to shame. Just lovely! Congratulations to your father. He's right! He is amazing :) And yes, I love Kate's dress. She looks very pretty in it…well, she looks pretty in most things, but this is lovely and soft!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-67669043508154446152015-11-02T05:22:19.007-08:002015-11-02T05:22:19.007-08:00Happy Birthday to your Dad Patricia! My dad also h...Happy Birthday to your Dad Patricia! My dad also had a healthy diet of chocolate through his 92 years ;) The ballet sounds & looks wonderful. I had a teacher who would take our class to see ballets, but my family is not interested in seeing them. Your gardens are bringing forth some wonderful flowers ... Australia has the most exotic flowers I've seen, lucky you!! Have a wonderful week ahead :)<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-77506217750227469382015-10-30T16:22:39.890-07:002015-10-30T16:22:39.890-07:00Lucky you Debra, to go to the New York City Ballet...Lucky you Debra, to go to the New York City Ballet - they are excellent! Interesting about the mixed reviews on Kate's dress. She has become the modern day 'style icon', so this will happen. It was a brave move to try something different. Glad you like my sewing - have a great weekend!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-15138719446238331062015-10-30T07:46:58.986-07:002015-10-30T07:46:58.986-07:00opps, meant to type: "sew" above!. Nobod...opps, meant to type: "sew" above!. Nobody should go around suing beautiful things. :)Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-71295921876206253102015-10-30T07:43:29.026-07:002015-10-30T07:43:29.026-07:00Happy Birthday to your father. He was an adorable ...Happy Birthday to your father. He was an adorable baby, curling his little toes up! And so sweet to see the younger generation around his birthday table. <br /><br />Always love your lovely, colorful flowers. You also sue beautiful things, Patricia.<br /><br />The ballet is always great to attend. I go to see the New York City Ballet. I'd love to catch the Royal Ballet!<br /><br />As for Kate's dress: She received mixed reviews for both her hair and dress in the press. Some in the American press thought the hairstyle was too old for her. Some favored the dress, others said it was her 1st fashion mistake. Personally, I like the front, don't care much for the flaps in the back. IMO, the flaps make the dress look unfinished and don't really fall in anyway to flatter the back. They just flap or actually, just hang there. But from the front, the dress looks nice and falls to showoff Kate's slim statue. Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-32261972252114357802015-10-30T06:42:40.175-07:002015-10-30T06:42:40.175-07:00Such a lovely post and your photos are beautiful! ...Such a lovely post and your photos are beautiful! Happy Birthday to your father! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-7494377700849084822015-10-30T00:48:45.708-07:002015-10-30T00:48:45.708-07:00Hello Sarah Liz, we are very happy with the garden...Hello Sarah Liz, we are very happy with the garden at the moment - maybe we should have a party? That is a relief about the coffee - no harm at least, and we can enjoy our daily tipple. <br />Yes, not a dress for most of us, and it must feel lovely to swish along in such a gown!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-55573104724303306812015-10-29T23:28:43.048-07:002015-10-29T23:28:43.048-07:00What a beautiful show in your garden - it must loo...What a beautiful show in your garden - it must look quite lovely at the moment. And as far as coffee is concerned, as yet there is no evidence it does harm, although people keep pointing the finger at the sinful stuff - same as chocolate - everything in moderation, we used to say. And the dress is very pretty - not for our more ordinary lives though :)Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-20052543764643473922015-10-29T21:49:51.950-07:002015-10-29T21:49:51.950-07:00Hi Sheri, the red flower is the same one which is ...Hi Sheri, the red flower is the same one which is called Amaryllis in America. You might know it by that name. I think Dad has a coffee most days, and certainly every time he goes out. He drinks a lot of tea the rest of the day. Of course, it probably has nothing to do with his longevity, which is good luck as much as anything. He had two heart-bypasses about twenty years ago and takes statins. His dementia is vascular. He is well cared for and could go on for a few more years yet. I love that photo of him as a baby - such a funny little thing! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-9903109125046981982015-10-29T17:35:23.748-07:002015-10-29T17:35:23.748-07:00Happy Birthday to that wonderful Father of yours, ...Happy Birthday to that wonderful Father of yours, Patricia. Now, you mentioned that he loves cake and coffee, and I'm wondering does he drink coffee every day? The reason why I'm asking is because I love coffee, but only drink it three times a week, but if your dad is living at 95 and has it daily, then I must reconsider having it every day hehehe. That red flower is beautiful and looks a lot like our lily. Your garden flowers are so exquisite. I really like that pillow that you made with all the different colors. And this is a precious picture of your father at 6 months old. I would frame that for sure.<br /><br />Enjoy your rain. I hear we are getting some great storms in California this winter, and we really need the rain.<br /><br />love, ~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62762517373957803952015-10-29T15:57:41.445-07:002015-10-29T15:57:41.445-07:00Thank you Mette. Yes, another of my crazy cakes, ...Thank you Mette. Yes, another of my crazy cakes, which was so enormous it took me hours. Interesting question about the ballerinas retirement. Some do dance into their 40s, but I don't think they get any early pension when retiring. Most seem to move on to teach or other careers. Hope all goes well at your place!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-81114804246935088012015-10-29T15:55:32.568-07:002015-10-29T15:55:32.568-07:00Thank you Michelle, all nice things this week. Ye...Thank you Michelle, all nice things this week. Yes, a magician indeed has cast a spell over Qld Ballet. Long may he reign. Isn't the rain great for the gardens? xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-86283485022319527162015-10-29T11:16:52.640-07:002015-10-29T11:16:52.640-07:00A belated birthday to your Father! This cake was m...A belated birthday to your Father! This cake was made by you? mmm.<br />Gasping at theamount of beautiful flowers.<br />And the pictures from the ballet. Are ballerinas allowed to retire at age 42 in Australia too? Just wondering.. The remaining years might often be painful,due to the profession..<br />Thank you for your great post!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-3866581397216540772015-10-29T00:59:19.698-07:002015-10-29T00:59:19.698-07:00Happy birthday to your Dad. I have to say that I a...Happy birthday to your Dad. I have to say that I agree with his philosophy lol! Lucky you to see Queensland Ballet...Lin Cunxin is a magician. Your garden is a vision. Lovely cushion also xMichelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-57077703517735592512015-10-28T16:31:47.574-07:002015-10-28T16:31:47.574-07:00It has been a cheery week Linda. Party, cake, bal...It has been a cheery week Linda. Party, cake, ballet...<br />The orchids seem to do well, but have not chosen to explain themselves regarding not flowering in 2014 :)<br />Hope you have a cosy weekend at the cottage. It looks like winter is closing in over there. Maybe I can look forward to pics of grandchildren playing in snow??Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-57808322073174232582015-10-28T16:29:42.094-07:002015-10-28T16:29:42.094-07:00Thank you Jenny. I love that photo of Dad, and I ...Thank you Jenny. I love that photo of Dad, and I agree, he looks very cheery, and much more relaxed that the usual photo portraits of that era. Nothing like a week of party plus ballet to life the spirits!<br />btw, finished reading your book and really enjoyed it. Your research is incredible, and I was full of admiration :D Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-48295319199063466492015-10-28T16:26:57.230-07:002015-10-28T16:26:57.230-07:00Great news re the benefits of coffee - I am very f...Great news re the benefits of coffee - I am very fond of a daily cup myself - like father like daughter. The celebration was very special, as he never believed he would live this long and is quite astonished by it! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.com