tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post2970813091615830789..comments2023-12-30T00:24:08.084-08:00Comments on Gatepost Pictures: Summer Was On A Tuesday This Year! The Rain got Warmer!Gatepost productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-9709563000911092962012-08-07T07:24:48.366-07:002012-08-07T07:24:48.366-07:00Wonderful places, great pictures; thanks for shari...Wonderful places, great pictures; thanks for sharing.Maga Fablerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131849098187699484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-81881396346362193092012-07-28T17:59:31.917-07:002012-07-28T17:59:31.917-07:00Oh could you share some of that rain with our Midw...Oh could you share some of that rain with our Midwest please? We are having a mild summer and loving it. I enjoyed your post. I wondered how the national trusts worked. I did get a chuckle or two when reading why the English wanted to colonize the world. :)))Will we be seeing some of these as drawings?Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-71334232863319917042012-07-27T22:53:10.415-07:002012-07-27T22:53:10.415-07:00Tell us what you think of the Olympic opening! I a...Tell us what you think of the Olympic opening! I am STILL watching it! I've been watching it forever! Will Paul McCartney ever sing??Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-75167371579454724072012-07-27T16:46:56.665-07:002012-07-27T16:46:56.665-07:00So many beautiful and interesting buildings and gr...So many beautiful and interesting buildings and great subject matter for you, John. It seems you will never run out of ideas or inspiration.They are all architecturally astounding but I am quite taken by Oxbrugh Hall. I mean - a real moat! Now that is astounding!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-7110514326912490062012-07-26T13:44:33.328-07:002012-07-26T13:44:33.328-07:00what an interesting post! I'd no idea there we...what an interesting post! I'd no idea there were so many stately homes in Norfolk. I've never been but it looks lovely (despite the rain!) I loved the title of your post-how funny andunfortunately how true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-7400779119937450732012-07-26T13:30:28.127-07:002012-07-26T13:30:28.127-07:00It sounds like you had the most fabulous time, des...It sounds like you had the most fabulous time, despite the weather! Paul and I went to Norfolk a few years ago and stayed on a canal boat. It is a stunning place! I believe it's where The Wind in the Willows was filmed? We were much luckier with the weather though! It's a shame the sun waited until your trip was over to shine, but at least it's beautiful now! I wonder if you'll be drawing any of those buildings :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-85923162013561023542012-07-26T12:22:17.126-07:002012-07-26T12:22:17.126-07:00I looked all over for an e-mail address, but could...I looked all over for an e-mail address, but could find none. I wanted to tell you I have honored you with the Liebster Blog Award. You'll have to come read all about it.<br /><br />Meanwhile yesterday I had written a clever comment about all the lovely homes you saw on your cruise and never clicked on publish. I obviously was still under the influence of whatever anesthetic they gave me for my endoscopy yesterday morning. These are going to make great drawings. I'm sorry it rained, but I did offer the use of my raft. Congratulations John. You are a sweetheart blogger who does amazing things with graphite and that's what the Liebster award is all about. I have several images on my post that you can select if you care to accept. (There are rules, aren't there always)?Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-59088755826032010812012-07-26T11:57:24.298-07:002012-07-26T11:57:24.298-07:00I know America quite well (from Alaska to Hawaii) ...I know America quite well (from Alaska to Hawaii) and I think I was in Oregon once - at the Air Force Base a Kingsley? My daughter spends four months a year in the US (American boyfriend) so we are fans :o))<br /><br />I've heard of the TV series but never watched it. British humour is like our beer: it's an acquired taste. Most of the World doesn't get it either, although the British to tend to enjoy American humor (humour).<br /><br />The next drawing is a massive challenge and to be honest I'm not sure if I can make it work (there's even colour/color in it!!) It's going to take some time. Maybe more than one attempt.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-65289468821622217812012-07-26T11:47:09.789-07:002012-07-26T11:47:09.789-07:00There must be somewhere in the world where the wea...There must be somewhere in the world where the weather is perfect ... but I haven't found it yet. I don't know Italy although I have been to Rome a few times.<br /><br />Glad you liked the photos. Ciao!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-68712764258467518512012-07-26T11:44:12.028-07:002012-07-26T11:44:12.028-07:00Pat was born in Kent (the Garden of England), and ...Pat was born in Kent (the Garden of England), and we grew up there. I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Sherry.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-29443512518693801982012-07-26T09:44:12.020-07:002012-07-26T09:44:12.020-07:00British and waterproof, LOL!! Wow, what an amazing...British and waterproof, LOL!! Wow, what an amazing trip you must have had. :)) Those buildings are just calling out to you to draw John!! Thanks for sharing your trip with us John, makes me feel like I was there with you.Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-85557289378831656832012-07-26T07:45:20.066-07:002012-07-26T07:45:20.066-07:00Hi John. It sounds like you would fit in, in Vanco...Hi John. It sounds like you would fit in, in Vancouver. We have liquid sunshine, and we all grow webbed toes! The estates you posted are absolutely gorgeous, especially Blickling Hall. But, wet summer be damned, I hope you get some real warm, sunny weather soon!!!Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-82195756856091401172012-07-26T07:40:18.908-07:002012-07-26T07:40:18.908-07:00We get a lot of rain here in Oregon and I don'...We get a lot of rain here in Oregon and I don't mind it at all..like you, I'm used to it. The rain keeps everything looking no nice. What gorgeous estates. I felt like I was right there and all I had to do was just sit here on my couch! haha! I watch a fair amount of British television and I have huge respect for all things "across the pond". The architecture! the royalty! the humor! (sometimes I can only understand 1/3 of it, but no matter...I laugh and laugh. One (on the subject of an old huge home) originates from Scotland. I think, called "The Monarchs of the Glen"? Are you familiar with that one?<br />I'll be looking forward to your next drawing....! :)Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-51576547338432755442012-07-26T06:12:28.758-07:002012-07-26T06:12:28.758-07:00Hi John, I could not help smiling as I read this p...Hi John, I could not help smiling as I read this post. Here in the area of milan, it is almost two months that all days the temperatures arrived above 30 degrees celsius and that throughout this period we saw a few drops of rain in a couple of occasions! <br />Thanks for your beautiful photos! Ciao!!Titohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267348323960028950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-50802658953399062342012-07-26T02:40:12.813-07:002012-07-26T02:40:12.813-07:00Oh John, I did so enjoy this post! First time I&#...Oh John, I did so enjoy this post! First time I've seen a moat in real life! Gorgeous homes each and every one and I am just dying to see the insides of all of them. Being English bred (mom's side is Lancaster and Alvord, dad's side is Kent), I've always felt a strong connection to England and have wanted to visit. The best I've gotten was a layover in London and having to take a bus from one spot in the airport to another. Sigh...Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-17859629891221209672012-07-26T01:43:23.337-07:002012-07-26T01:43:23.337-07:00Carrie - nice to see you. Hope you have recovered ...Carrie - nice to see you. Hope you have recovered from your move and settled in to your new home. Glad you liked the picture. I've started a new project, it's on the drawing board - it is such a challenge I'm not sure I will be able to finish it.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-48897353500126302912012-07-26T01:36:29.710-07:002012-07-26T01:36:29.710-07:00We have such a lot in common, John ... except I ca...We have such a lot in common, John ... except I can't paintGatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-25803357111603708322012-07-26T01:35:31.129-07:002012-07-26T01:35:31.129-07:00Ciao Rita. Glad I can make you smile - life is too...Ciao Rita. Glad I can make you smile - life is too short for sadness. Stay cool and Stay Kool!Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-84747582690261353352012-07-25T23:12:47.961-07:002012-07-25T23:12:47.961-07:00What a fabulous tour. Those estates are amazing. T...What a fabulous tour. Those estates are amazing. That is one of the things I loved about living in Europe was the imaportance placed on history!! And send us some of your rain. We're in serious need.Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-66167023232367580692012-07-25T15:28:32.857-07:002012-07-25T15:28:32.857-07:00You are welcome to my raft if this keeps up. If it...You are welcome to my raft if this keeps up. If it was worse, you might have taken a cruise.<br /><br />The homes are lovely. Lots of drawings to be made. I would have loved the stately home tours; Ellis would have been at the nearest pub. I'll bet your camera never cooled down. Welcome home. It takes about a week to unwind from a vacation.<br /><br />Here the corn crops are in trouble--that's not good for the world.Linda Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833417183469551153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-81678804552653467202012-07-25T15:13:12.320-07:002012-07-25T15:13:12.320-07:00What? It only rained on 3 days out of the 4? Didn&...What? It only rained on 3 days out of the 4? Didn't you do well. lol. I'm also a fan of stately homes John, and there are a few there I must put on my "must visit" list. Great photo's.John (JWJarts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802012611212667028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-78130005312491741342012-07-25T12:41:52.819-07:002012-07-25T12:41:52.819-07:00Hello,John!Here temperatures are rising dangerous...Hello,John!Here temperatures are rising dangerously<br /> and it does not rain ....<br /> I read your post and I smile! Thanks for the words ,the pictures, and links .<br />THANK YOU ,ALWAYS FOR INVALUABLE sense of humor!Rita Vasellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647144861301178572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-76496785986486155532012-07-25T11:34:50.543-07:002012-07-25T11:34:50.543-07:00Yes freaky weather,globally. It hasn't rained ...Yes freaky weather,globally. It hasn't rained for days now, but we keep looking over our shoulders, Coming to see you in the moment, Judy.Gatepost productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061920423331681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689850739713299454.post-48665565728521379002012-07-25T11:04:37.752-07:002012-07-25T11:04:37.752-07:00It's been a long time since I have been in you...It's been a long time since I have been in your country, but I always loved to visit stately homes and learn about their history (and ghosts!). I'm sorry about the rain! We have some sunny days here too, but snow would not surprise me anymore. ;) What a summer!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.com