tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post1491231196551947100..comments2024-03-28T11:20:22.595+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Theatre and Lunch....A Gentleman's Day OutJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-49824351467251452702012-07-21T16:00:30.110+00:002012-07-21T16:00:30.110+00:00My daughter makes puppets for the Atlanta Center f...My daughter makes puppets for the Atlanta Center for the Puppetry Arts, so I have an idea of what kind of work goes into them. Those horses are amazing.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73570426853229605492012-07-21T02:18:56.497+00:002012-07-21T02:18:56.497+00:00Now! That sort of casual dining/luncheon really ap...Now! That sort of casual dining/luncheon really appeals to me! Be pricey enough to keep the riff raff and rug rats out as well, I would hope! {wink/}JohnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608216150220329902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-14292143391531202822012-07-20T22:14:09.856+00:002012-07-20T22:14:09.856+00:00I love the teapot! It looks expertly polished, to...I love the teapot! It looks expertly polished, too. Shiny but with a patina. My mum collected silver so I have polished <i>plenty</i>.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477806052578880686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-62680474355282000062012-07-20T21:21:54.340+00:002012-07-20T21:21:54.340+00:00The puppetry in War Horse was beyond amazing. I w...The puppetry in War Horse was beyond amazing. I watched a video on their construction and was in awe of the finished product.Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13001694794016756282012-07-20T19:44:09.758+00:002012-07-20T19:44:09.758+00:00John, i felt the same way about Phantom of the Ope...John, i felt the same way about Phantom of the Opera. Heard so much hype that it couldn't live up to it. Yes, the effects were wonderful, but i thought the story line a bit thin. I did enjoy it but it wasn't as satisfying to me as Les Miz.<br /><br />I felt the same way about Star Wars, too, so i guess with me effects and razzle-dazzle take me only so far. A wonderful story gets me all the way home.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90360692712366522942012-07-20T19:27:17.539+00:002012-07-20T19:27:17.539+00:00Yes well, here I am sitting in front of the PC wit...Yes well, here I am sitting in front of the PC with a plate of yoghurt and bananas and nuts. I am starving, having been out in the field all day mucking about with haymaking, fancied chips but couldn't be bothered to make them. Fancied ice cream but didn't have any. So ended up with this plate of 'healthy' food, but would much have preferred something 'naughty', this being magnified by the sight of that gorgeous food at F & M. Looks very pricey though!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16953095963549116802012-07-20T19:10:37.819+00:002012-07-20T19:10:37.819+00:00Well, we certainly got elegance!
I've only se...Well, we certainly got elegance!<br /><br />I've only seen those horses on an awards shoe. Would so love to see them on stage!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75834410319068263162012-07-20T16:26:36.889+00:002012-07-20T16:26:36.889+00:00ray... I think ,for me, the hype regarding the dra...ray... I think ,for me, the hype regarding the drama of the play gave me the expectation of something deeper..<br />like I said, I suspect we were in the minorityJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32824327188878893422012-07-20T15:37:09.021+00:002012-07-20T15:37:09.021+00:00Yes, it's a bit odd reading your less than ent...Yes, it's a bit odd reading your less than enthusiastic report of the stage version - though your praise of the puppetry seems to be universal.<br />I haven't seen it either on stage or the Spielberg film, the latter as I cannot bear to see the depiction of animal suffering on screen, even though we know in reality that the animals used would not be harmed - at least in American and West European films. But despite your own reservations I'd still very much like to see this in the theatre.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-92224094071405283832012-07-20T15:30:56.395+00:002012-07-20T15:30:56.395+00:00That does sound like a rather nice day. I have bee...That does sound like a rather nice day. I have been to a funeral where I said a few words and SO need a cup of tea right now.... teabag in mug will suffice !BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52107540574889347302012-07-20T15:18:51.973+00:002012-07-20T15:18:51.973+00:00I love that teapot. Have heard mixed reviews abou...I love that teapot. Have heard mixed reviews about War Horse.<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61232877683330134052012-07-20T15:00:29.851+00:002012-07-20T15:00:29.851+00:00my blog was edited by Frankie Boyle....it was very...my blog was edited by Frankie Boyle....it was very understated and contained many a mention of wrestling midgets....jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768412051072046973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34631749360284125282012-07-20T14:47:13.264+00:002012-07-20T14:47:13.264+00:00Seriously? Gosh.
I am quite jealous of your nigh...Seriously? Gosh.<br /><br />I am quite jealous of your night out in London. Last time I did a show was yonks ago. Bumped into Jeremy Irons, chatted to him for ages and afterwards my better half, who I noticed had appeared a little faint, asked me if I knew who I had been talking to. Haven't a clue, I said, seems like a nice chap though and I did like his jacket...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5511477349207890482012-07-20T14:33:27.379+00:002012-07-20T14:33:27.379+00:00he did do.... but got threatened so much , he had ...he did do.... but got threatened so much , he had to pull itJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38195394427345881602012-07-20T14:24:08.971+00:002012-07-20T14:24:08.971+00:00John,
It's a shite teapot. Sorry, but I'...John,<br /><br />It's a shite teapot. Sorry, but I'm not dressing in drag for it! Have you seen the prices at Harvey Nicks lately?<br /><br />Does Jason have a blog?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8064326314885802952012-07-20T14:19:04.898+00:002012-07-20T14:19:04.898+00:00Glad you found the film left you cold. I think it ...Glad you found the film left you cold. I think it was one of the worst productions I've ever seen and reminded me of the very worst of 'National Velvet' in its hamminess. Saw the documentary about the National's production and thought it looked fab. As an ex-prop maker the puppets were fascinating. Very jealous that you've been! 8 year old son wants to do the London Eye in August, not theatre so I'm doomed.....Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38329506050499349212012-07-20T14:09:32.347+00:002012-07-20T14:09:32.347+00:00do all those things Hippo......its still a shite t...do all those things Hippo......its still a shite teapotjasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768412051072046973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-62930177098259564202012-07-20T14:07:26.729+00:002012-07-20T14:07:26.729+00:00Besides, Harvey Nichols do some very nice wrap aro...Besides, Harvey Nichols do some very nice wrap around frocks that are very kind to my hips...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28236566025706258752012-07-20T13:45:56.123+00:002012-07-20T13:45:56.123+00:00Oh, so it is Bash Hippo Day today is it?
Sniff.
...Oh, so it is Bash Hippo Day today is it?<br /><br />Sniff.<br /><br />All I said was I liked the freakin' teapot...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28093674671501411152012-07-20T13:12:09.400+00:002012-07-20T13:12:09.400+00:00"I prefer the elegant simplicity of Art Deco&..."I prefer the elegant simplicity of Art Deco"<br />what with THOSE hips?<br /><br />(oh I see you were actually talking about teapots!)John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74344000724106586352012-07-20T13:05:49.577+00:002012-07-20T13:05:49.577+00:00Jason,
Oh dear. Perhaps after tea at Fortnum´s I...Jason,<br /><br />Oh dear. Perhaps after tea at Fortnum´s I had best nip down to Selfridge´s for a frock...<br /><br />When it comes to tea pots, personally I prefer the elegant simplicity of Art Deco but I suppose now you will be suggesting I buy the handbag and court shoes to go with the dress!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13047642887329296022012-07-20T13:02:08.547+00:002012-07-20T13:02:08.547+00:00You were so lucky that the weather was good and I&...You were so lucky that the weather was good and I'm glad you enjoyed your outing. OK John, here is my email addy again: hedges@telkomsa.net ! Regards JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61964553697733752412012-07-20T12:55:49.261+00:002012-07-20T12:55:49.261+00:00Some poor schmuck has to polish that teapot.
Jane ...Some poor schmuck has to polish that teapot.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18762113428547468862012-07-20T12:44:16.054+00:002012-07-20T12:44:16.054+00:00Don't all teapots in England look like that? ...Don't all teapots in England look like that? Except for the ceramic ones with roses, that is?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-64962564590710460162012-07-20T12:19:35.208+00:002012-07-20T12:19:35.208+00:00in denial Hippo ?in denial Hippo ?jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768412051072046973noreply@blogger.com