tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post3321912889209816390..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: "Coming Events Cast Their Shadow Before"Jane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-42442424091580015932014-09-03T15:30:29.567+01:002014-09-03T15:30:29.567+01:00It is, as always, so wonderful to hear from you, J...It is, as always, so wonderful to hear from you, Joanna. You are a most loyal supporter of our blog.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-81582065931661903772014-09-03T15:29:15.243+01:002014-09-03T15:29:15.243+01:00Thank you so much, Poppy. We did indeed have enorm...Thank you so much, Poppy. We did indeed have enormous fun as, happily, we have continued so to do since!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-20240944215364474312014-09-03T14:27:05.548+01:002014-09-03T14:27:05.548+01:00Dear Jane and Lance,
What a wonderful way to brin...Dear Jane and Lance,<br /><br />What a wonderful way to bring in the new year, with such style, and culture and adventure! Your photos are beautiful and how lucky we are to be able to follow you into the future!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-32232526379431700392013-07-05T15:52:36.521+01:002013-07-05T15:52:36.521+01:00I realise now how many months behind I am with you...I realise now how many months behind I am with your adventures but nevertheless I shall endeavour to catch up over my summer break from Uni. I enjoyed this post and all its variety. <br /><br />Shades of Arnolfini (as in Portrait) with all those convex mirrors! X DollyDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-11265067716383594432013-01-22T10:56:25.332+00:002013-01-22T10:56:25.332+00:00Thank you, Minerva, for such a kind and generous c...Thank you, Minerva, for such a kind and generous comment. We wish you a most joyous year filled with good health and happiness!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-34592877177729300162013-01-22T10:50:32.471+00:002013-01-22T10:50:32.471+00:00I am so behind in reading - and have only just cau...I am so behind in reading - and have only just caught up with you, and so very glad that I did. Such a thoughtful and beautiful post. Wishing you both the most magical New Year, and many many more marvelous adventures! Minerva xLeeAnn at Mrs Black's https://www.blogger.com/profile/05923451542086673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-48307312504845160902013-01-18T19:23:11.886+00:002013-01-18T19:23:11.886+00:00It is our real pleasure.It is our real pleasure.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-84909646475387050932013-01-18T18:58:43.558+00:002013-01-18T18:58:43.558+00:00Thank you, dear friends!Thank you, dear friends!Palomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-89752151719704269752013-01-18T13:29:06.979+00:002013-01-18T13:29:06.979+00:00As we have mentioned, a picture of the Monarch but...As we have mentioned, a picture of the Monarch butterflies will come 'winging' to you in the not too distant future. They do look so good in your room and once this bitter weather is less so, then we shall be to the framer - what fun that was - again to have the final picture framed.<br /><br />Today it is sleet, sleet, and more sleet. Take care with all your ice and snow - and stay warm!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-88539195694568715562013-01-18T13:05:42.592+00:002013-01-18T13:05:42.592+00:00Dearest J&L,
Your very kind words embrace me ...Dearest J&L, <br />Your very kind words embrace me like a Hattatt double hug. I cannot tell you how often I laugh out loud when thinking of some of our precious moments together. I do love the image that surfaces when reading "years unroll." <br />Yes, dearest Edith . . . How could I forget to mention her. (More of a kindred spirit than I imagined her to be . . . as are you both.) I look forward to your beloved Four Seasons posting. How perfect to hang the Monarchs in the guest room! I can picture them there . . . and now guests will dream of metamorphosis. <br />Sending hugs from the icy, snowy hills in Western Massachusetts.<br />Szerelem,<br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-87073723299986610122013-01-15T05:50:29.880+00:002013-01-15T05:50:29.880+00:00Thank you so much for the Stephen Fry recommendati...Thank you so much for the Stephen Fry recommendation - we shall really try to do what we can about that. Whatever, inspiration or warning, it all sounds rather good fun.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-86169095218203045782013-01-15T05:48:25.619+00:002013-01-15T05:48:25.619+00:00Thank you so much, Yvette. We are indeed so fortun...Thank you so much, Yvette. We are indeed so fortunate to have Venice literally down the road and so easily reached on the overnight bus.<br /><br />Now, as for the United States of America, that really will be something of a challenge. And what will it make of us?!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-52623574132497163832013-01-15T04:10:26.702+00:002013-01-15T04:10:26.702+00:00Welcome back... to the new, the exciting, the road...Welcome back... to the new, the exciting, the road not yet taken. Do do do take in Stephen Frys' show on that mad and magical landmass that is "The States" ... possible inspiration - new places marked on the itinerary. Possible warnings - places avoided at all cost. Definitely entertaining - my favourite being the Pacific North West. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥Angy is my name.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15437191811060949225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-67848693177682239172013-01-14T22:41:24.468+00:002013-01-14T22:41:24.468+00:00Welcome back from your holiday frivolity, Jane and...Welcome back from your holiday frivolity, Jane and Lance. How wonderfu to read about your travels and how I envy you both being able to spend time in Venice (not to mention, England, Hungary and other assorted ports of exotic call). <br /><br />Again, thanks for sharing your life with us. The US may be in your future? I can hardly wait to see what you make of us. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-19359775418882473292013-01-14T17:00:46.592+00:002013-01-14T17:00:46.592+00:00We had no idea of this, Dona. How wonderful and, e...We had no idea of this, Dona. How wonderful and, even more so, to have been taken there to watch live theatre. The rooms are well worth visiting and are open to the public without charge.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-73462322168589786032013-01-14T15:59:24.398+00:002013-01-14T15:59:24.398+00:00As you probably know, the Ridotto was a theatre on...As you probably know, the Ridotto was a theatre once. When I was a kid, my mum used to lead me there to watch Carlo Goldoni's comedies. Seeing it again has been touching. donahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314843153717881130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-8306653157339348892013-01-14T07:51:36.317+00:002013-01-14T07:51:36.317+00:00We did indeed have the most wonderful Christmas an...We did indeed have the most wonderful Christmas and New Year thank you, dearest Irina. The quality of the normal photographs has been greatly enhanced for this post on account of Carol's superb images - alas, we cannot guarantee the same standard when we are, once more, relying on our own!!<br /><br />Yes, this new year is filled with plans, most of which we really do hope will be realised. The United States of America presents itself as a BIG adventure and we have yet to see where we are with it.<br /><br />Meanwhile, we send you our very warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyous 2013.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-37744174168451061142013-01-14T07:46:12.238+00:002013-01-14T07:46:12.238+00:00Such a warm welcome from you, Jenny, which is so a...Such a warm welcome from you, Jenny, which is so appreciated. Happily we had almost perfect weather in Venice and escaped both rain and floods for the most part.<br /><br />2013 has begun in such a fun way for us and we do hope the same can be said for you with all of your many and fascinating happenings.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-48098822450216810002013-01-13T23:12:29.789+00:002013-01-13T23:12:29.789+00:00Dear and wonderful Jane and Lance!
What a great jo...Dear and wonderful Jane and Lance!<br />What a great joy it is to read this most exciting new post, and to know that your holidays were full of beautiful friends, places, and memories! Just as it should be!<br />Terrific photos, every one.... I can feel how you relished and savored these splendid moments...<br />And there are few things more exhilarating than being in the company of fantastic talent...<br />How happy I am for all of your plans...and you may even be visiting the U.S.? Exciting indeed!<br />May you have a most glorious time welcoming each and every new and marvelous experience...<br />Much love from across the pond (and a big thank you for your kind visit....you were certainly in my thoughts over the holidays!)<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-68700115346179730362013-01-13T19:20:02.427+00:002013-01-13T19:20:02.427+00:00Callooh! Callay! That Hattatts are back in town -...Callooh! Callay! That Hattatts are back in town - tempting us with their images, puddings, events and wanderings. Lovely to hear your news and that 2013 promises great adventure and even more pudding I hope! Not too wet in Venice I hope.<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-58877001464112974722013-01-12T17:51:20.804+00:002013-01-12T17:51:20.804+00:00Dearest ASD, thank you for your most generous and ...Dearest ASD, thank you for your most generous and heart warming comment.It is always a delight for us to hear your thoughts and ideas which are drawn from such a cultured and intelligent well of knowledge. A tiny copy of the Arnolfini portrait sits in the window of our favourite looking glass store in Venice, which we pictured. It can just be made out amongst the convex mirrors which are handmade and truly wonderful in both design and form.<br /><br />We love to cherish the idea that 2013 may bring us together in reality. You seem so very far away physically [but, at least, not a transatlantic flight away] but so close at hand in our minds.Perhaps this can be a reality this year. Whatever, we shall keep in touch through our virtual worlds until the happy time comes for us to dance as a threesome together!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-49299586475542171062013-01-12T17:40:04.848+00:002013-01-12T17:40:04.848+00:00My dear Jane and Lance,
Happy New Year to you bot...My dear Jane and Lance,<br /><br />Happy New Year to you both. Your absence had made our hearts grow fonder. It seems like ages since you've both been away. But we are not disappointed with this hearty post as a welcome back into the world of devoted friends with your beautiful, razor sharp wit and writing. <br /><br />The first portrait of you smiling in the concave mirror reminded me of the famous Arnolfini portrait by Jan van Eyck (there is a striking cancave mirror hanging on the wall in the background in the painting). But in the world of mirror reflection, I don't remember the couple in Arnolfini portrait smiling. They are rather subdued and serious couple revealing nothing except pure possibilities like head or tail coin flip. In here, unlike the Arnolfini portrait, to me it is like the recovery of morning freshness to see your smiling faces reflecting on sweetened silvery mirrors and the smile of your friends on their faces while celebrating the special moments of togetherness - art, music & culture - the best adornments in life itself. "...a lone threesome, we danced amongst the mirrored halls upstairs of the old ridotto..." A beautiful sentence. <br /><br />I'm delighted to hear that there are more stories to come in 2013 which I'm sure will be a happy, peaceful and healthy year for you both. Your cultured spirit and your brilliant charm will shine on and on and on.<br /><br />With best wishes, ASD A Super Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640893790909916004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-4558008943495899022013-01-12T17:36:05.133+00:002013-01-12T17:36:05.133+00:00Thank you for taking the troube to return and writ...Thank you for taking the troube to return and write.In fact, your posts do come up in our Google Reader, so we are easily able to 'follow' you in this way. It is most kind of you to have included our blog in your blogroll, so we are connected in different ways!!!<br /><br />One of the best parts of blogging in our view is the way in which we can all share in the lives of others through our posts. In this way, we can travel across the globe in an afternoon!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-85877513415933436892013-01-12T16:55:16.683+00:002013-01-12T16:55:16.683+00:00You will certainly be seeing me - and indeed I hav...You will certainly be seeing me - and indeed I have visited in the past, but possibly not left comments! Having moved to the sticks from London, your impossibly glamorous life brings back happy memories and I derive great pleasure from your travels! Thank you for the comment you left on my blog - in fact you have visited me before, and kindly left a comment then as well - I think it was sometime over the summer. How kind of you to become Followers. Sadly, due to circumstances beyond my control, you will not receive notifications of posts that way, only by subscribing, but you may have noticed that you are added to the list of blogs I like at the bottom of the page, so other readers of mine can enjoy your travels too.<br />You are so right - there are just so many things to do in Venice it would be impossible to fit everything inWriting from the Edgehttp://lorely-writingfromtheedge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-41016119478693842812013-01-12T16:44:08.459+00:002013-01-12T16:44:08.459+00:00We are delighted that you have enjoyed the photogr...We are delighted that you have enjoyed the photographs. Carol has such an eye and we have many more wonderful images to recall our time with her both in Venice and in Budapest.<br /><br />We rather like the idea of a daughter called Venice. We have no children but did at one point consider India as a possible name for a girl!<br />Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com