tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post4288561073657682834..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: A Road to RuinJane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-85946937604308274452013-02-24T11:44:24.367+00:002013-02-24T11:44:24.367+00:00Yes, it is a very rich person indeed that could fa...Yes, it is a very rich person indeed that could face the costs of renovating such a property. And, when there are so many buildings requiring state help, this one is too low a priority.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-19747843158893021422013-02-23T20:48:47.794+00:002013-02-23T20:48:47.794+00:00Oh, dear. Homes like that are a part of the histo...Oh, dear. Homes like that are a part of the history of a country and preservation of them should be a priority. Too bad that governments don't see it that way. I think that the cost of something like that should be shared. Kim S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06609086775319252934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-55131903639460168712012-03-30T12:57:25.980+01:002012-03-30T12:57:25.980+01:00I love the front hall of the Budapest apartment an...I love the front hall of the Budapest apartment and how it looks after the restoration. It resembles the <a href="http://www.4rentargentina.com" title="apartments in Buenos Aires" rel="nofollow">apartments in Buenos Aires</a> I saw when I was looking for a place to stay in Argentina. They all looked like new but were not. The good part about this is that they were spacious, as they used to be in the past, and at the same time modern!<br />KimKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963795292115505034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-39250909098294111882011-12-09T20:54:55.310+00:002011-12-09T20:54:55.310+00:00Annie(Lady M):
Sadly, not a single plank of Mahoga...Annie(Lady M):<br />Sadly, not a single plank of Mahogany on door or wall and only the patina of dark, chocolate brown wood stain. If only....!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-43398916994417783162011-12-09T20:26:41.708+00:002011-12-09T20:26:41.708+00:00It does look lovely, but I was surprised how much ...It does look lovely, but I was surprised how much of the natural wood (which looked like mahogany and had a lovely patina), was covered by light paint.Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-83127652907988205652011-11-14T14:55:11.679+00:002011-11-14T14:55:11.679+00:00Katy Noelle:
Thank you for your kind words about o...Katy Noelle:<br />Thank you for your kind words about our apartment, they are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Yes, some things are just not meant to be.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-43448632929851730442011-11-14T13:54:03.236+00:002011-11-14T13:54:03.236+00:00Rats! Well, what is there to say but, 'YUP!...Rats! Well, what is there to say but, 'YUP!' and, 'Well! There it is, alas!'<br /><br />I LOVE what you've done with your apartment!<br /><br />What a fun little adventure to read, though! =]Katy Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-53138684589405148052011-11-13T15:09:12.017+00:002011-11-13T15:09:12.017+00:00Megan Abigail Chandler:
Thank you for your kind an...Megan Abigail Chandler:<br />Thank you for your kind and generous comment. We hope to see you back again soon!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-14775183553785672602011-11-13T13:56:57.287+00:002011-11-13T13:56:57.287+00:00looove the front hallway of the Budapest apartment...looove the front hallway of the Budapest apartment!Megan Abigail Chandlerhttp://www.bellissimostyle.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-9930196345403154282011-11-11T17:07:16.218+00:002011-11-11T17:07:16.218+00:00VictoriaArt:
We love that! 'Playing phone tag&...VictoriaArt:<br />We love that! 'Playing phone tag'. What a splendid idea. Very strange about the email which we shall try resending but which went from here, having taken the address from your blog, about a couple of hours ago.<br /><br />Thank you for more recommendations which we shall follow up.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-8804908019906345362011-11-11T16:59:34.890+00:002011-11-11T16:59:34.890+00:00Oh, good! It's like playing phone tag! Thanks ...Oh, good! It's like playing phone tag! Thanks for your wonderful comment, which came through, but alas, no mail! Perhaps a little later! It's a holiday here, maybe AOL is taking it easy.....<br />Have a splendid weekend!<br />PS: There are more book recommendations on the other blog part, if you like to see! Just click on House and Living on the top bar!<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-81108723341083974042011-11-11T16:17:02.837+00:002011-11-11T16:17:02.837+00:00VictoriaArt [again]:
We have, indeed, already visi...VictoriaArt [again]:<br />We have, indeed, already visited Part 2 which we have enjoyed even more than the first, if that is possible. However, we had a problem with the comment button so sent you an email which, we very much hope, you will have had.<br /><br />We do know of Bill Bryson but have never, for some reason, read him. We shall certainly now take up your recommendation.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-69186076327059283442011-11-11T15:56:17.431+00:002011-11-11T15:56:17.431+00:00Thank you for visiting yesterday, if you are curio...Thank you for visiting yesterday, if you are curious, come back and see the second part of the tour....<br /><br /> As always, your devoted <br />Victoria<br /><br />PS: You might enjoy the enormous reading fun of Bill Bryson's At Home. I am devouring it now and it's most agreeable, instructive and enlightening!<br />But perhaps you know much of it already....<br />For me it's an education!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-6512751921258347792011-11-11T06:21:53.818+00:002011-11-11T06:21:53.818+00:00VictoriaArt:
You will, of course, know only too we...VictoriaArt:<br />You will, of course, know only too well the situation with regard to the house from your own experiences of East Germany. For those in the West who have never visited any of the former Eastern Bloc, it is most likely difficult to imagine the true state of so many historic buildings.<br /><br />As you say, it would have been nice but....!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-1997696318690532262011-11-11T05:32:35.583+00:002011-11-11T05:32:35.583+00:00Oh, your Budapest apartment is absolutely gorgeous...Oh, your Budapest apartment is absolutely gorgeous! Well done! Gentle renovation is what I call it!<br />The house turned out too much trouble! What were they thinking.... Oh, I know, I grew up in East Germany. Same thing there, old beauties destroyed and horrible stuff put in...<br />It would have been nice...<br />Well I am sure something will come along, where you can sink your teeth in....<br />Crossing my fingers!<br />PS: Back from Savannah! It's own treasure box, come see if you like!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-34312216876655276172011-11-08T10:37:30.899+00:002011-11-08T10:37:30.899+00:00Glamour Drops:
We think that you would have worked...Glamour Drops:<br />We think that you would have worked wonders with it, Virginia, bringing all of your design expertise into play. But, as you say, it was probably the most sensible course of action to walk away - certainly the cheapest!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-77650515561039795852011-11-08T10:26:06.542+00:002011-11-08T10:26:06.542+00:00Caveat emptor indeed. Very sad but sensible to wal...Caveat emptor indeed. Very sad but sensible to walk away. And there is always yet another little charmer, just around the proverbial corner, with which to melt your hearts. Virginia xxGlamour Dropshttp://blog.glamourdrops.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-71764301520799570002011-11-06T17:55:23.962+00:002011-11-06T17:55:23.962+00:00Emilie's Daughter:
Yes, it is for Lucerne that...Emilie's Daughter:<br />Yes, it is for Lucerne that we are enthusing. All thanks to you, Christa!<br /><br />Hoping that your week ahead is enjoyable!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-10253723208675155362011-11-06T16:35:45.710+00:002011-11-06T16:35:45.710+00:00Thank you Jance and Lance! You see? I am trying to...Thank you Jance and Lance! You see? I am trying to make your mouthes watering for a visit to Lucerne! I am happy to convey your lovely comment to Beatrice and Iris. Enjoy your Sunday evening! ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-19416951524831615612011-11-06T16:21:19.103+00:002011-11-06T16:21:19.103+00:00Palomasea[again]:
Irina, we found your post most i...Palomasea[again]:<br />Irina, we found your post most interesting as Chagall is a favourite of ours. As you say, it is an inspiration to read of people who have overcome great difficulties and still are capable of bringing such joy into the lives of others.<br /><br />Wishing you too a fruitful week!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-66298270154486368072011-11-06T16:18:48.857+00:002011-11-06T16:18:48.857+00:00Elizabeth:
Yes, sadly, we envisage the same and, i...Elizabeth:<br />Yes, sadly, we envisage the same and, indeed, we can well imagine that similar situations are in place the length and breadth of Hungary. All one can realistically hope for is that the true architectural gems will be saved by government intervention and EU funds. Perhaps?!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-82567932708269448652011-11-06T15:29:42.122+00:002011-11-06T15:29:42.122+00:00Dear Jane and Lance,
I was so glad to see your co...Dear Jane and Lance,<br /><br />I was so glad to see your comments this morning! Chagall's art has always touched me, but when I learned his whole story, it just made my appreciation for him that much richer. It is always inspirational to see someone triumph over difficult circumstances, and retain that sense of wonder!! <br /><br />Thank you both again, and I wish you a marvelous week,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-52780434181242483062011-11-06T15:07:58.763+00:002011-11-06T15:07:58.763+00:00Too too sad but quite understand and now imagine t...Too too sad but quite understand and now imagine that the poor place will decline into (asbestos) dust since I can't imagine that anyone will have the funds to fix it properly.<br />The Budapest apartment is charming.elizabethhttp://elizabethwix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-10094282323126675792011-11-06T13:50:53.258+00:002011-11-06T13:50:53.258+00:00unikorna [again]:
Thank you so much for this secon...unikorna [again]:<br />Thank you so much for this second comment. Yes, we have tracked back and your earlier comment, to which we made reply, is here but now a little 'buried' among others.<br /><br />We are delighted that you like the house which is, as you say, rather Jane Austen.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-82012864216113737282011-11-06T13:39:29.624+00:002011-11-06T13:39:29.624+00:00I've mentioned before but I think you didn'...I've mentioned before but I think you didn't got my comment that I love the house in the picture, it reminds me of a Jane Austen novel :). Too bad for the asbestos issue. I'm looking forward to new posts letting us know how the work is going :). Kisses and hugs.unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com