tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post9022928536921188028..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: 100 years ... and countingValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-78868854415678555642015-07-11T03:33:04.195+01:002015-07-11T03:33:04.195+01:00Thanks for sharing, Val. Learned a lot of new and ...Thanks for sharing, Val. Learned a lot of new and interesting stuff today, which is usually the case when I visit your awesome blog. Take care my friend. My best to Joe. Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-2777756866842684532015-07-09T15:17:27.500+01:002015-07-09T15:17:27.500+01:00Interesting. Many steps up wouldn't have work...Interesting. Many steps up wouldn't have worked with my vertigo, for sure....:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-91984400784263344892015-07-09T10:30:12.323+01:002015-07-09T10:30:12.323+01:00Thanks for coming to my blog. It was lovely.Thanks for coming to my blog. It was lovely.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-27371924110556508682015-07-09T09:43:48.011+01:002015-07-09T09:43:48.011+01:00Jay, branches of the WI only meet once a month and...Jay, branches of the WI only meet once a month and there is no obligation to get involved in anything other than that. <br /><br />I bought Hotter shoes for years and then the size and shape of my feet seemed to change. I do still have some but most have been discarded. It was nice that Hotter made the offer, I wonder if any other shoemakers did anything. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-3276590136799475212015-07-08T23:01:48.010+01:002015-07-08T23:01:48.010+01:00Wow, that does sound fun, if you're a WI membe...Wow, that does sound fun, if you're a WI member. I never have been, but have often wondered if I might like it. No time, that's the trouble.<br /><br />The offer from the Hotter shop was really nice. I do like Hotter shoes, they're lovely and wide, though often they don't fit me on the heel. I have a beautiful heliotrope blue pair which do, though, and they're really Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496924033221866102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-65292996163654319222015-07-07T11:15:34.030+01:002015-07-07T11:15:34.030+01:00Hi Sanita. Thank you so much for your recent comme...Hi Sanita. Thank you so much for your recent comments. It was a great occasion and I didn't miss anything. The whole event was live recorded so WI members could see it. The beauty of it is that I can still watch it. Joe likes to let people know that I was there... yes, I won the Lady Denman Cup for a short story competition and it was presented to me on stage at the Albert Hall. A long time Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-59857859955713140882015-07-07T08:20:27.432+01:002015-07-07T08:20:27.432+01:00All those stairs would have put me off too Valerie...All those stairs would have put me off too Valerie. Too many mishaps on stairs, me. Especially vulnerable after a long, tiring journey. Thank you for the lovely video. Happens to be one of my most favorite hymns. Also I have just discovered Hotters. I have always had a lot of trouble finding stylus, wide fitting shoes, not to mention the most important thing, comfort! I now have three pair!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-78895745185260383372015-07-06T23:52:30.026+01:002015-07-06T23:52:30.026+01:00What a wonderful summary of a fabulous occasion Va...What a wonderful summary of a fabulous occasion Valeri..loved the video n the photographs..also proud to know from Joe's comment that u were once the center of attention..have a nice week ahead..Ranita Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417607648876926648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-48889195234420505222015-07-06T15:46:23.614+01:002015-07-06T15:46:23.614+01:00Thanks, Ron. On a prior occasion I was introduced ...Thanks, Ron. On a prior occasion I was introduced to the Duchess of Wessex so it was lovely to think I MIGHT have met her again if I hadn't been so touchy about stairs and time... haha. Glad you enjoyed seeing the picture of the Calendar Girls. The tall one who was about to shake hands with the Duchess is the originator of the whole thing. She was October on the calendar. I have met her Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-53445917207278752322015-07-06T14:53:12.979+01:002015-07-06T14:53:12.979+01:00Oh Valerie, what a faaaaaaabulous post! Absolutely...Oh Valerie, what a faaaaaaabulous post! Absolutely LOVED the video clip!<br /><br />And thanks so much for sharing the photograph of the real-life Calendars Girls because I own the movie (which I adore) and think the story is such a touching one. <br /><br />Have a super Monday, dear lady!<br /><br />X to you and JoeRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-81580094937031223582015-07-06T14:22:05.021+01:002015-07-06T14:22:05.021+01:00That's pretty interesting, Valerie. I prefer ...That's pretty interesting, Valerie. I prefer not to do a lot of stairs anymore either.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-20561175617696068952015-07-06T14:12:02.579+01:002015-07-06T14:12:02.579+01:00Blogoratti, thank you. I know everyone there found...Blogoratti, thank you. I know everyone there found it interesting.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-41726143082010991012015-07-06T14:11:03.082+01:002015-07-06T14:11:03.082+01:00Yes, Joe, that WAS a great day, one never to be fo...Yes, Joe, that WAS a great day, one never to be forgotten.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-62877624776211327652015-07-06T13:07:40.262+01:002015-07-06T13:07:40.262+01:00Great and interesting, and lovely photos. Have a g...Great and interesting, and lovely photos. Have a good week! Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24198329337978034702015-07-06T09:44:34.764+01:002015-07-06T09:44:34.764+01:00A nice post love. Sorry you couldn't make it b...A nice post love. Sorry you couldn't make it but it was a 14 hour day! Never mind as you were the centre of attention there once in 1999 where the Queen is standing when you won the National Prize for your writing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253790879960077293noreply@blogger.com