tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post3926215326048458934..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: It's Shorter by WaterJane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-24991101539594469712012-04-10T13:40:38.853+01:002012-04-10T13:40:38.853+01:00We are so pleased that you like the paintings. The...We are so pleased that you like the paintings. The boy on the mantlepiece was purchased from a friend's antique shop and the other was bought at a Brighton 'Artist Open House'.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-32671487069196319412012-04-08T21:41:06.932+01:002012-04-08T21:41:06.932+01:00Aha, I see from your footnote that I was no alone ...Aha, I see from your footnote that I was no alone in wondering about the paintings, and whether the portrayal was of yourselves :)<br /><br />I am quite taken with both paintings, and have enlarged as much as possible on my small-ish computer screen.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-48739334081648274922012-03-18T20:54:19.363+00:002012-03-18T20:54:19.363+00:00Remembering some of these moments of history is so...Remembering some of these moments of history is so important, we feel if one is to both acknowledge the past, reflect upon it and make for a better future. We can so easily see that for you at this particular time, this must be a bittersweet feeling as you look back on such happy, joyful times and face the future with a degree of uncertainty and trepidation.<br /><br />But, it is so true that water, the sea or the mighty ocean can all bring a sense of calm in troubled times. And, of course, that most inspiring and uplifting landscape in which you are so fortunate to live must bring you, we hope, a feeling of refreshment and renewal as the seasons turn.<br /><br />You are in our thoughts, dearest Sandra. You are not alone.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-73402793735688128522012-03-18T19:35:30.199+00:002012-03-18T19:35:30.199+00:00Dear Jane and Lance - the words "who now reme...Dear Jane and Lance - the words "who now remembers" caught me totally off-guard. Indeed, who now remembers but those of us who care and, unfortunately, all too soon we will be fewer and fewer.<br />Ah, I'm feeling bittersweet and overwhelmed but visiting here and seeing the water brings comfort. My beloved Appalachian Mountains bring comfort as well; both are a balm in Gilead.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-42855936669246022032012-03-12T18:31:52.209+00:002012-03-12T18:31:52.209+00:00Dearest Carol, we absolutely agree with you about ...Dearest Carol, we absolutely agree with you about being able to throw caution to the wind and open all windows. Sadly, the days are still not warm enough for that here although increasingly the sun's rays have more strength.<br /><br />You live in such a beautiful part of the world and take so seriously your role as one of Nature's guardians. You are an inspiration!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-67975027579423934102012-03-12T17:41:11.523+00:002012-03-12T17:41:11.523+00:00Jane and Lance . . . Yes, spring is here today and...Jane and Lance . . . Yes, spring is here today and for a few more to come anyway. It is grand to have the windows and doors OPEN to the air! Snowdrops are up and the birds are sooo excited. I might just see my first butterfly over the next few days. The Mourning cloaks will be waking up. So glad you are enjoying the butterflies . . . I only have a couple more for that series. I have to be more careful in the habitat to attract more species here.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-89767327288016149292012-03-12T14:26:21.951+00:002012-03-12T14:26:21.951+00:00Katy Noelle:
It is many years since we last visite...Katy Noelle:<br />It is many years since we last visited HMS Victory, but we are certain that you should love it. Such an iconic ship and to see the spot where Nelson died makes one feel part of history.<br /><br />We too love the sea in all its moods, indeed, in rough weather we feel that the sea is at its best, although that does not always make for the most comfortable of crossings. These days, when we travel from England To France we generally go via the 'Chunnel' and so really miss sailing across the Channel.<br /><br />We applaud your tenacity in reading the entire 'Master and Commander' series but can well imagine that it painted incredible pictures of maritime history throughout the decades.<br /><br />The Spinnaker Tower is an impressive sight and does appear to be sailing out to sea....!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-81886236352286851142012-03-12T14:01:02.549+00:002012-03-12T14:01:02.549+00:00Oh! the spinnaker tower is BEAUTIFUL! =]Oh! the spinnaker tower is BEAUTIFUL! =]Katy Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-6985458195166651332012-03-12T13:59:56.862+00:002012-03-12T13:59:56.862+00:00I love the ocean! I love maritime history and it&#...I love the ocean! I love maritime history and it's a dream of mine to see the HMS Victory. Paraphrasing Peter Weir (famous movie director, responsible for the movie, "Master and Commander: on the far side of the world), "reading the 'Master and Commander' series of books [all twenty of them)] was the greatest reading experience of my life." It felt like going through a time machine and like I had traveled around the world several times over. Now, reading this post feels like reading the beginning of the sequel...<br /><br />You know, it's a funny thing how I have an alternate world that totally agrees with those stories - that we were 'the bad guys'. Captain Jack is quite the beloved hero! ;)<br /><br />btw, those ferries do just zoom along, don't they? It's a good thing because the trip always gets boring, after a while but, then, in no time, we're there.<br /><br />xxoKaty Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-90953434394966105772012-03-12T05:52:57.609+00:002012-03-12T05:52:57.609+00:00Carol:
Yes, there are, thankfully, already signs o...Carol:<br />Yes, there are, thankfully, already signs of spring and the days here not only are visibly lengthening but are also noticeably warmer. We do hope that it is the same for you and that soon you will once more be able to enjoy your garden to the full.<br /><br />We can never, for one moment, imagine you to be out of your element and certainly not in the way in which we are when it comes to butterflies. But thanks to your wonderful, beautifully illustrated posts on the subject, we are getting somewhere!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-53798706136197485862012-03-12T05:48:33.134+00:002012-03-12T05:48:33.134+00:00Annie:
Thank you so much. Although Portsmouth is s...Annie:<br />Thank you so much. Although Portsmouth is steeped in history, mainly naval, and is Dickens birthplace, it is not, possibly, the most exciting place to visit. But that said, we do not know it at all well.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-50720067045964759292012-03-12T01:20:43.731+00:002012-03-12T01:20:43.731+00:00Hello Jane and Lance, I hope you are all rested an...Hello Jane and Lance, I hope you are all rested and that spring will not be too long a wait for you now. I feel a bit out of my element in this post. I vaguely remember we too had half pennies but cannot conjure up an image. Love the feeling you create with your words . . . ". . . silent ships at anchor, sinister and threatening . . . very poignant post. Want peace . . . prepare for war . . . Isn't that what Iran is trying for . . . How strange and frightening the world is. <br /> Your friends home looks charming in a sleek art nouveau sort of way. Greetings to you both from Massachusetts.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-67055616634348352412012-03-11T22:11:42.660+00:002012-03-11T22:11:42.660+00:00Hello Jane Lance,
Happy to have you back...and oh ...Hello Jane Lance,<br />Happy to have you back...and oh another place I hope to visit one day. Your posts are always filled with history. Love your friends home. The doors and windows and facade are just beautiful! <br />xo<br />annie diamondannie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-43622149000291351502012-03-11T19:41:37.397+00:002012-03-11T19:41:37.397+00:00Amin:
This is such a kind comment. Thank you very,...Amin:<br />This is such a kind comment. Thank you very, very much. We think that your English is very good and we so appreciate your taking the time and trouble to read our posts.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-77960687808568309722012-03-11T18:52:58.278+00:002012-03-11T18:52:58.278+00:00Hello! Thank You very much for your beautiful comm...Hello! Thank You very much for your beautiful comment in my blog! Yesterday I could not write the comment in your blog.You know that I do not know the English very well.I translated this post.It is very interesting post! Very historical. Beautiful photos!DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909338297587914724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-18332656898611379882012-03-11T15:57:47.094+00:002012-03-11T15:57:47.094+00:00Palomasea [again]:
Dear Irina, it is always a plea...Palomasea [again]:<br />Dear Irina, it is always a pleasure to read your posts!<br /><br />It has been somewhat overcast today with a little rain. We are sure that once the sun comes out to stay spring will certainly be with us!<br /><br />Hoping that you are enjoying a happy and relaxing Sunday.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-69007503278500105972012-03-11T15:21:00.456+00:002012-03-11T15:21:00.456+00:00Thank you, dear Jane and Lance, for visiting! It i...Thank you, dear Jane and Lance, for visiting! It is always a JOY to see your messages...<br />Carpe Diem indeed! Thank you for inspiring all of us, and living this philosophy!<br />Wishing you a beautiful day...hope you're having some mild sunshine :)<br />xoxo,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-10455710199117612162012-03-11T08:42:30.745+00:002012-03-11T08:42:30.745+00:0024 Corners:
Thank you so much for these two commen...24 Corners:<br />Thank you so much for these two comments, Jessica, as it is always so good to be in touch either here or at 24 Corners. We shall certainly look at Persephone Post's blog and how intriguing that she should be writing about Brighton.<br /><br />Yes, we imagine Portsmouth Harbour to have looked very different in Nelson's day and even in quite recent times when much of the Royal Navy was based there it had an air of purpose and activity which, sadly, appears to be missing today.<br /><br />After some lovely sunny, but cold, days here in Budapest, today has turned grey and overcast. No good for the spirits!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-58171986360075885252012-03-11T04:22:11.940+00:002012-03-11T04:22:11.940+00:00Literally after visiting you just now, I alighted ...Literally after visiting you just now, I alighted over to The Persephone Post's blog, and the most recents posts all have to do with *Brighton*...thought you might want to take a peek.<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-9005155350472806722012-03-11T04:16:25.767+00:002012-03-11T04:16:25.767+00:00First of all dear Jane & Lance...I thank you d...First of all dear Jane & Lance...I thank you dearly for your comforting comment...I was very, very touched.<br />Secondly, our weather right now looks exactly like your images - gloomy gray...not very good for the spirits. To have seen the harbour on a sunny blue skied day, in Nelson's day, would have been magnificent I'm sure...and very cheering & inspiring, shame the port isn't filled with the fleet any longer. <br />Your friends house is wonderful...very 1930's, simple yet graced with the perfect amount of detail, wonderful!<br />The very best to you both...and warmly again, thank you. ♥<br />xo J~<br /><br />(By the way...nice to have you back!) :)24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-87911792905146988682012-03-10T17:22:39.580+00:002012-03-10T17:22:39.580+00:00Mark D. Ruffner:
Oh, what a pity about your corona...Mark D. Ruffner:<br />Oh, what a pity about your coronation coach. Still, at least you are putting your commemorative mug to good use. Ours are all employed as pencil holders on our desk!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-13897521391966825532012-03-10T17:21:16.970+00:002012-03-10T17:21:16.970+00:00Mermaid Gallery:
Yes, we absolutely agree with you...Mermaid Gallery:<br />Yes, we absolutely agree with you about the mighty Navy, we do not mourn for its passing at all. But, as you say, there is something romantic about ships at rest on the sea....perhaps it is the thought of which exotic locations they may be sailing to, even if it is only the Isle of Wight!!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-68273748632195361482012-03-10T17:18:49.058+00:002012-03-10T17:18:49.058+00:00Jason Shaw:
We are so pleased to note that Portsmo...Jason Shaw:<br />We are so pleased to note that Portsmouth has at least one admirer!! Try as we might, we really cannot warm to the place and the wall to wall grey on the day of our visit reflected our mood completely.<br /><br />However, we totally agree with you about the Victory. Such a splendid and iconic piece of British history deserves to be preserved in style.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-59219217562370157822012-03-10T17:02:17.883+00:002012-03-10T17:02:17.883+00:00Hi again, Jane and Lance:
Unfortunately, the coll...Hi again, Jane and Lance:<br /><br />Unfortunately, the collectible coronation coach was eventually lost in one of my parents many moves (my Dad was in the service), but I still have the mug and use it ocassionaly as a flower vase.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-88687646129682642462012-03-10T14:39:32.012+00:002012-03-10T14:39:32.012+00:00A smaller fleet is a good thing....too many wars h...A smaller fleet is a good thing....too many wars have been fought already....but the romance of the sea still sparkles....Ships at rest are a beautiful sight.....hope your holiday was full of fun and mischief!mermaid galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678555215616371872noreply@blogger.com