tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post1776276409001026425..comments2024-03-29T12:54:33.005+00:00Comments on Going Gently: London HighsJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-62368946292391453332012-03-18T22:02:00.893+00:002012-03-18T22:02:00.893+00:00I just found out that the architect who designed C...I just found out that the architect who designed Christchurch Cathedral - George Gilbert Scott - was the same fellow who designed St Pancras Station!Lady Mondegreen's Secret Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638813551209321151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57220184641308162442012-03-14T04:48:52.528+00:002012-03-14T04:48:52.528+00:00So happy for you.So happy for you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-41345082730017532342012-03-13T19:28:47.139+00:002012-03-13T19:28:47.139+00:00Strange...I just ate pork belly for the first time...Strange...I just ate pork belly for the first time in my life when I was away on holiday last week, John. Like you, I also got very small portions (dusted with ground cinnamon before they were cooked), but I'm glad that they weren't larger portions because, though they were delicious, they were REALLY fatty.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443352705506509732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-77713590627370263952012-03-13T19:09:48.326+00:002012-03-13T19:09:48.326+00:00That's what friends are for!That's what friends are for!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59903281743385344282012-03-13T19:00:52.988+00:002012-03-13T19:00:52.988+00:00Sounds like the kind of trip that's capable of...Sounds like the kind of trip that's capable of curing whatever ails ye. Nothing better than catching up and laughing with an old friend.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52826240711704899932012-03-13T17:49:05.218+00:002012-03-13T17:49:05.218+00:00Enjoy, enjoy!!Enjoy, enjoy!!V.L. Loceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412184990781515157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9578958248990117802012-03-13T17:28:44.261+00:002012-03-13T17:28:44.261+00:00Here's to good Friends!
m.Here's to good Friends!<br />m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24821275447183912772012-03-13T16:48:01.482+00:002012-03-13T16:48:01.482+00:00I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful time...I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful time with your Dear Friend!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69057185838777879562012-03-13T15:52:18.445+00:002012-03-13T15:52:18.445+00:00Oy! You're in London! You're supposed to b...Oy! You're in London! You're supposed to be wander along like a zombie, staring at your mobile iPhone! Look up, talk and laugh and you're a tourist for certain!The Owl Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484484539144369129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-30298664773641144342012-03-13T15:41:44.663+00:002012-03-13T15:41:44.663+00:00I kind of teared up when I "heard" the j...I kind of teared up when I "heard" the joy in your words. Aren't good friend just the thing to bring us up from our gloomy depths of everyday life and trials?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966566655228721549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-84984005626792700602012-03-13T14:56:06.074+00:002012-03-13T14:56:06.074+00:00Glad you're having a good time. I used to comm...Glad you're having a good time. I used to commute to London some years ago and it turned me into a monster. I enjoy an occasional visit though.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-36221777701994805072012-03-13T14:16:31.077+00:002012-03-13T14:16:31.077+00:00Last time we were in London, we stayed in Russel S...Last time we were in London, we stayed in Russel Square. Not a place nearly as grand as St Pancras, but suited us well enough, and i second Tom's nod to the location.<br /><br />So glad you're having a wonderful time. When i've been sat next to friends enjoying themselves, i find myself laughing with them. It does the heart good.<br /><br />meganmegan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91841024936014415892012-03-13T14:03:41.368+00:002012-03-13T14:03:41.368+00:00Ealing? that's my old stomping ground :-)Ealing? that's my old stomping ground :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13087041147596579292012-03-13T13:57:41.438+00:002012-03-13T13:57:41.438+00:00Laughing with a good friend? Sounds like a great t...Laughing with a good friend? Sounds like a great time no matter where you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60416705643599763292012-03-13T13:53:42.340+00:002012-03-13T13:53:42.340+00:00There is no such thing as too much wine!
Jane xThere is no such thing as too much wine!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66899256181274338802012-03-13T13:47:30.948+00:002012-03-13T13:47:30.948+00:00I am back to tell you I visited the St. Pancras we...I am back to tell you I visited the St. Pancras website and viewed the gorgeous photos of this property. Drooling!! What a gorgeous hotel and so much history and detail in the interiors. Ooh la la!!Ina in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163454431322742148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50343204074485831942012-03-13T13:38:25.501+00:002012-03-13T13:38:25.501+00:00The St. Pancras is grand!! Your London visit is f...The St. Pancras is grand!! Your London visit is fabulous! Laughter, wine, a wonderful friend, nothing like it! Enjoy! xoxoIna in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163454431322742148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65918656519642905382012-03-13T13:27:38.833+00:002012-03-13T13:27:38.833+00:00You should have told me you were in town, yer bugg...You should have told me you were in town, yer bugger! How long are you here for?Alex Ramonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563545792136227647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26969107480686236472012-03-13T13:03:27.471+00:002012-03-13T13:03:27.471+00:00Just be careful. :)Just be careful. :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499341881273434041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19016060371371215092012-03-13T13:02:13.113+00:002012-03-13T13:02:13.113+00:00Wow, the interior of St Pancras looks amazing! By ...Wow, the interior of St Pancras looks amazing! By the way, the Gaelic name Nuala means "Fair (or white) shoulder". Nobody's sure what John means.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-70049011453626786242012-03-13T12:59:27.549+00:002012-03-13T12:59:27.549+00:00Sounds lovely John and I'll refrain from any w...Sounds lovely John and I'll refrain from any warnings and advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5020569259686772222012-03-13T12:32:28.633+00:002012-03-13T12:32:28.633+00:00I'd never make it in London, for the tube alon...I'd never make it in London, for the tube alone. I don't know what the hell I'm doing in it.<br /><br />Sounds wonderful! Glad you're having fun.CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38451191125172408252012-03-13T12:10:36.739+00:002012-03-13T12:10:36.739+00:00Good friends, good times, what could be better.Good friends, good times, what could be better.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47674999125758171462012-03-13T11:28:42.368+00:002012-03-13T11:28:42.368+00:00Laughter is the absolute best! How nice for you, ...Laughter is the absolute best! How nice for you, John ! We all need this on occasion for ourselvesCindy@NorthofWiartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262513991016475701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-87150979086837966452012-03-13T11:22:28.971+00:002012-03-13T11:22:28.971+00:00Just what you needed...a fun time with a good frie...Just what you needed...a fun time with a good friend.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.com