tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post7495173010468623278..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: Midsummer Madness or Flights of FancyJane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-68526120767384090162011-09-19T12:14:49.704+01:002011-09-19T12:14:49.704+01:00Dolly [again]:
Always, in our view, sensible [but ...Dolly [again]:<br />Always, in our view, sensible [but how dull is that?!!] to think of the future which may as well be comfortable as opposed to being spent in penury.<br /><br />And what work you have given us: London photographic exhibitions, Kenwood House and now Pink Gin. How busy Google will be this afternoon!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-82566378364715243342011-09-19T09:14:50.289+01:002011-09-19T09:14:50.289+01:00Dear Hattats, thank you for the financial advice. ...Dear Hattats, thank you for the financial advice. You are absolutely right, I am a bit too easy going when it comes to saving for a rainy old age. I shall aim higher I promise you. <br /><br />Should you like to hear more about pink gins, you may like to have a look at: http://wallartbydolly.blogspot.com/2011/01/call-me-bond-dolly-bond.html<br />before it disappears from the blogging landscape.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-55655727573517791082011-09-18T11:11:07.463+01:002011-09-18T11:11:07.463+01:00Dolly:
Oh, a much better thought. Both because we ...Dolly:<br />Oh, a much better thought. Both because we love Italy [why are we not living there?] and because we absolutely despise cruises [total prejudice never having been on one].<br /><br />But over the salary - aim high! The Old Dear will, of course, be able to afford to pay well but then you, in turn, must think about a very comfortable retirement at some point in the future when you will be free to travel at will and collect wonderfully expensive art books, amongst others.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-84547475983835203812011-09-18T10:20:35.349+01:002011-09-18T10:20:35.349+01:00Actually I was hoping we would winter in my belove...Actually I was hoping we would winter in my beloved Italia. I speak Italian from my time living there, so I could translate for the Old Dear. I wouldn't need to be highly paid, as an art student in my garret I am used to living on a budget. I figure bed and board with a small bit of spending money would be sufficient :)Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-49053826949417900592011-09-18T09:50:29.454+01:002011-09-18T09:50:29.454+01:00Dolly:
We absolutely love this and have laughed so...Dolly:<br />We absolutely love this and have laughed so much at your description here. And why not a 'Mad Girl'? And why not Knightsbridge or Chelsea with, of course, the odd very expensive cruise thrown in for good measure during the winter months? And if, when art college is over, and your advertisement in The Lady secures you this highly paid, perfect position, perhaps you could, on the odd occasion whilst mixing those Pink Gins, obtain us an introduction to some of your employer's friends who may care to have a 'Mad Couple'.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-30232103480093296432011-09-17T21:50:08.211+01:002011-09-17T21:50:08.211+01:00Dear Jane & Lance. Oh this post was delightful...Dear Jane & Lance. Oh this post was delightful and has my mind daydreaming already. <br /><br />Funny enough, I was thinking of returning home to London in April, when the opportunity to go to art college appeared out of the blue. However, I had been thinking of putting an advert in The Lady as I believe I would make a wonderful Lady's Companion. I would be quite content living in Knightsbridge, or Chelsea and running out to buy gin, the paper, watercress, vintage port or whatever my employer would need. <br /><br />I am very knowledgeable on a variety of subjects (and mistress of none) but I have been told I make a very good Pink Gin. I have been told I have no need to kiss the Blarney Stone here in Cork, as I am never short of something to say! <br /><br />Do you think if I advertised myself as a Mad Girl it would give the wrong impression to some dear lady?Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-41496188314812346992011-07-15T22:04:06.102+01:002011-07-15T22:04:06.102+01:00cconz:
How really spirited of you to say all of th...cconz:<br />How really spirited of you to say all of this but we are, we assure you, just plain, simple, down to earth, Mr. and Mrs. Average. You know the kind - chips and peas with everything, hand knitted cardigans, slippers, wash the car on Sundays, love game shows, do the lottery, turn out for the Queen....nothing special really!<br /><br />AS for the Mad Boy, as soon as we find ours we'll put him on to looking for one for you.<br /><br />Whatever, we are delighted to welcome you here and do hope that we shall see you again.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-72256643143097386362011-07-15T21:30:41.647+01:002011-07-15T21:30:41.647+01:00Thanks for stopping by, it's always great to m...Thanks for stopping by, it's always great to meet knew people.After reading through your blog all i can say is WOW!! You sound like "The most interesting couple in the world". I also need a "Mad Boy". I'm surrounded by dull lifeless people.I feel i might be assimilating. I'll keep checking back to see what your up to.cconzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246952905314075231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-70696425628358787042011-07-04T13:16:59.627+01:002011-07-04T13:16:59.627+01:00Christina@Fashion's Most Wanted:
Please keep a...Christina@Fashion's Most Wanted:<br />Please keep a look out for us at your most interesting parties!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-14799814987094133382011-07-03T02:04:24.132+01:002011-07-03T02:04:24.132+01:00Dear Jane and Lance, good luck with finding your p...Dear Jane and Lance, good luck with finding your perfect Mad Boy. Keep us posted! xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-14345648385858161522011-07-01T08:09:20.307+01:002011-07-01T08:09:20.307+01:00Quay Po Cooks:
What a wonderful suggestion. Your s...Quay Po Cooks:<br />What a wonderful suggestion. Your son sounds absolutely ideal and would, of course, which we should so much welcome, bring with him the experience of a different culture which would enable our horizons to be further expanded. And how joyful that would be. Does he also share your love and skill of cooking? We should rather hope so!<br /><br />Alas, it is only the whole continent of Europe, and probably some oceans too, which separate us!!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment. Have a very happy weekend.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-63453945458164174422011-07-01T07:56:38.521+01:002011-07-01T07:56:38.521+01:00Would you like to have an Asian Mad Boy that speak...Would you like to have an Asian Mad Boy that speaks perfect English? He is an actor, singer-songwriter and a vocalist in a rock band. He loves acting and singing and music is in his blood. Entertaining his audience is his passion. He is young, carefree, unconventional, witty and funny and often comes with wierd ideas. He is my son, would you like him to apply for the job?Quay Po Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828992142187594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-21622288421680460492011-06-29T06:04:40.372+01:002011-06-29T06:04:40.372+01:00TCFO:
At the end of the day, it is no more than a ...TCFO:<br />At the end of the day, it is no more than a jolly piece of fun. We are quite certain that your son would be a wonderful companion to have about - and we are equally sure that he is totally sane!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-45542897336713769712011-06-29T00:05:20.882+01:002011-06-29T00:05:20.882+01:00I have never heard the term Mad Boy but I love it!...I have never heard the term Mad Boy but I love it! What a concept - best of luck. I feel my son would be perfect for the job. I'll check with him -Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365665769264385839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-25244278824916429022011-06-27T21:55:42.359+01:002011-06-27T21:55:42.359+01:00Thistle Cove Farm:
We could not agree more about t...Thistle Cove Farm:<br />We could not agree more about the comments. People have indeed entered fully into the spirit of the whole post. We have laughed so much at so many of the very funny and witty things said.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-81306652194843259842011-06-27T21:45:22.429+01:002011-06-27T21:45:22.429+01:00I've had as much enjoyment reading the comment...I've had as much enjoyment reading the comments as the post; such fun!Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-64032190280822970532011-06-27T20:30:09.878+01:002011-06-27T20:30:09.878+01:00flowers on my table:
Rachmaninov is one of our all...flowers on my table:<br />Rachmaninov is one of our all time favourite composers and with so much music in Budapest we are never short of a concert to go to. Last Friday we were at three!! Long story, but all absolutely excellent.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-34394087534400029692011-06-27T19:58:34.253+01:002011-06-27T19:58:34.253+01:00I have returned, with sound and listened to your &...I have returned, with sound and listened to your 'cheeky' Swedish friend play...absolutely wonderful, what a tremendous talent he has. So sad that he is not paid what he is worth! Much love, Linda xflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-67137255066425498032011-06-27T16:20:57.442+01:002011-06-27T16:20:57.442+01:00Jen of Country Weekend:
You are always so very, ve...Jen of Country Weekend:<br />You are always so very, very kind. Thank you so much for these very flattering words which, we assure you, we shall treasure.<br /><br />Now, about your son. First we have to wait a few years and then...... this makes us wonder just what Mad Boy traits he is already showing. We are suitably afraid!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-27767932347574871352011-06-27T16:12:51.219+01:002011-06-27T16:12:51.219+01:00Brilliant idea. One of my sons might be perfect fo...Brilliant idea. One of my sons might be perfect for you in a few years. Can I just say how much I love your posts (and by extension, you)? So witty, charming, erudite and inspiring. Thank you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-67791039585714853452011-06-27T14:54:14.890+01:002011-06-27T14:54:14.890+01:00Alcira Molina-Ali:
Well, we certainly have no wish...Alcira Molina-Ali:<br />Well, we certainly have no wish to sally forth without said Mad Boy but, at present, he is proving rather tricky to track down. We don't suppose that you came by any on your recent travels?Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-3341114008399481212011-06-27T14:42:00.599+01:002011-06-27T14:42:00.599+01:00Fabulous!
For who in their right mind would go fo...Fabulous!<br /><br />For who in their right mind would go forth without said Mad Boy?<br />Reminds me a bit of some of the iconic characters in the latest Woody Allen flick.<br />May his trip back to Sweden be sweet at least. <br />Cheers, Alcira<br /><br />nerochronicles.comAlcira Molina-Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865753274871842334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-19566740321669515422011-06-27T05:04:38.977+01:002011-06-27T05:04:38.977+01:00Emily:
We really do think that you would make the ...Emily:<br />We really do think that you would make the most delightful of candidates but, alas, as you say, the Atlantic divides us and there is the no small matter of your family. They, rightly, might be less keen on the idea.<br /><br />We do hope that you are able to get your blog problem sorted before too long and without too much difficulty.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-4948430399173902872011-06-26T22:37:00.713+01:002011-06-26T22:37:00.713+01:00Jane and Lance, Madness Maybe, Flights of Fancy In...Jane and Lance, Madness Maybe, Flights of Fancy Indeed, <br />The thought is intriguing, to have your own Mad Boy or Girl. Fun, absolutely. I would apply, but alas I am full time here in America with home and faimly. Oh, but what a wonderful idea for some lucky chap.The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-63263001639039706812011-06-26T21:09:34.917+01:002011-06-26T21:09:34.917+01:00Flowers on my table:
Well, Linda, you know what th...Flowers on my table:<br />Well, Linda, you know what they say...Mad Boys come and Mad Boys go one just has to be philosophical about it all!! Still, better that than they arrive like proverbial buses all at once....now that would be tricky to handle!!!<br /><br />Hope that you are all well too and enjoying your Sunday evening.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com