tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post8533594553333638970..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: England, Day NineThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-57656224101167400482015-09-21T21:40:56.284-04:002015-09-21T21:40:56.284-04:00Oh Judy, this essay is a delight! It also made me...Oh Judy, this essay is a delight! It also made me cry. Thank you for sharing it with me! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-25176521143994642132015-09-21T21:19:37.142-04:002015-09-21T21:19:37.142-04:00This reminds me of the essay about chalk by G.K. C...This reminds me of the essay about chalk by G.K. Chesterton: http://www.chesterton.org/a-piece-of-chalk/. He's a delight!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-66886731518092708932015-09-21T16:45:08.226-04:002015-09-21T16:45:08.226-04:00You are so funny, Judy! The cliffs were totally a...You are so funny, Judy! The cliffs were totally awesome- as my grandson would say! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-58329341598404263662015-09-21T15:05:40.658-04:002015-09-21T15:05:40.658-04:00Thank goodness for global warming or France might ...Thank goodness for global warming or France might be part of England and we wouldn't have had all the glorious battles between the two! ;-) I love those chalk cliffs. What an awesome sight!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-34267623519637921842015-09-17T08:38:18.141-04:002015-09-17T08:38:18.141-04:00We didn't spend much time in Brighton, Amalia....We didn't spend much time in Brighton, Amalia. We just spent the nights there. I'm glad you have been coming along with me. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-18315104812277013322015-09-17T04:41:38.233-04:002015-09-17T04:41:38.233-04:00For some reason all I remember from Brighton is a ...For some reason all I remember from Brighton is a Punch and Jody puppet show on the boardwalk :-)<br />Enjoyed this tour very much.<br />Amalia<br />xohandmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-47295849147248441392015-09-16T13:52:22.008-04:002015-09-16T13:52:22.008-04:00Sheri, we were able to see quite a variety of plac...Sheri, we were able to see quite a variety of places in England. Just like America, there were differences in each geographical area. My children also enjoyed carousels as children--it doesn't seem that long ago! ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-8995884090669945542015-09-16T12:49:26.863-04:002015-09-16T12:49:26.863-04:00The beach is so lovely, Martha Ellen. It's be...The beach is so lovely, Martha Ellen. It's been awhile since I've been to the ocean, so I enjoyed these pictures today. And I noticed that carousel in the background. Reminds me of when my kids used to go on the carousel when they were little. They used to love it. You sure had a fantastic time in England visiting many interesting places.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-82865227611302018742015-09-15T11:20:25.172-04:002015-09-15T11:20:25.172-04:00Yes, Jeri!!! These cliffs are something to behold...Yes, Jeri!!! These cliffs are something to behold! England left me speechless at times and this was one of those times. Thank you for the compliment---I love sharing this trip with you and I'm loving reliving it! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-70468177794429843962015-09-15T11:11:26.004-04:002015-09-15T11:11:26.004-04:00Thank you, dear Dawn. I've shared a few in a ...Thank you, dear Dawn. I've shared a few in a post way back about what to do with Cat's Meow. If you go http://thejoyofhomewithmarthaellen.blogspot.com/2015/01/collections_17.html you can see some of them. Maybe I should share more of my lighthouses in the future. I love what you said about her light shining on forever! xo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61664177661058730842015-09-15T11:00:36.700-04:002015-09-15T11:00:36.700-04:00I'm looking forward to your tale about the lig...I'm looking forward to your tale about the lighthouse, Deb! I do love a good lighthouse story. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-49171121199758704522015-09-15T10:56:41.138-04:002015-09-15T10:56:41.138-04:00" There'll be blue birds over, the white ..." There'll be blue birds over, the white cliffs of Dover."Every time I see these in a movie, I tell hubs, Those cliffs must be seen in person! One of your commenters below is so correct, we must use YOU as a travelogue for trips to England. I love your photos, I can almost feel that cool sea breeze. What a grand trip you had!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-8794548134988454342015-09-15T04:40:39.256-04:002015-09-15T04:40:39.256-04:00Oh, and I just remembered ~~~ I still need to shar...Oh, and I just remembered ~~~ I still need to share with you the scary story of the local light house tragedy ~~~ saving it for Hallowe'en! {ghostly, scary, echoing laughter here}Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-27307391990699423532015-09-15T00:42:13.629-04:002015-09-15T00:42:13.629-04:00What absolute treasures, dear Martha Ellen! Hope y...What absolute treasures, dear Martha Ellen! Hope you will share your special lighthouses in a blog post some day. Your collection is such a lovely tribute to Susan... as her 'light' shines on forever! Love you! <br />♡ Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymesDawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-68336845848916565072015-09-14T21:06:09.477-04:002015-09-14T21:06:09.477-04:00Dawn, unfortunately my lighthouse collection is no...Dawn, unfortunately my lighthouse collection is not small, but large! Every lighthouse that I have visited, I've bought small replicas. I also own Cat's Meow lighthouses of favorites we've visited. My sister is never far from my thoughts...Thank you for your sweet comments. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-78962939964485856102015-09-14T20:39:09.732-04:002015-09-14T20:39:09.732-04:00Oh, Martha Ellen! Thank you so much for sharing yo...Oh, Martha Ellen! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. You have so many wonderful memories of visiting lighthouses with Susan. Do you have any small lighthouses at home? A small collection of lighthouses would be so lovely! Remembering your beloved sister with great affection... <br />Big hugs! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymesDawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-45912652239821866992015-09-14T19:38:56.348-04:002015-09-14T19:38:56.348-04:00Thank you, Dawn. I love lighthouses! My dear sis...Thank you, Dawn. I love lighthouses! My dear sister, Susan and I shared a love of lighthouses! We have been to just about all of the lighthouses up and down the east coast. One time we even stayed in one on the Chesapeake Bay--it was wonderful! About one month before Susan passed away, she and I and Grayden climbed the Assateague Lighthouse. Lighthouses always make me think of my dear sister.<br />Thank you again for joining me on our adventure to beautiful England, Dawn! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-78814911221648944522015-09-14T19:21:43.707-04:002015-09-14T19:21:43.707-04:00What a lovely drive past old windmills, beautiful ...What a lovely drive past old windmills, beautiful thatched roof homes, and historic lighthouses! The chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters are just magnificent, Martha Ellen. It's scary to hear how quickly they are eroding each year. Since we live in the Midwest, I've always been intrigued by the important work and charm of lighthouses along the ocean shores. I always wish I could peek inside! Just imagine a tea room in a historic lighthouse... Thank you for such a wonderful day of exploring! I really <em>won't</em> want to leave England... ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymesDawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-33083485790419892182015-09-14T10:22:55.683-04:002015-09-14T10:22:55.683-04:00I know, Cheryl, I don't know if I can say good...I know, Cheryl, I don't know if I can say goodbye to England again. Thank you for coming along with me! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-22319166273836151352015-09-14T10:19:59.283-04:002015-09-14T10:19:59.283-04:00Deb, I tell you the cliffs were just magnificent t...Deb, I tell you the cliffs were just magnificent to see--all brilliant and imposing. In America we have cliffs, but not the chalk ones as in Birling Gap. That's what so wonderful about traveling--so many new and wonderful things to see and experience! ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-32191625474832256222015-09-14T09:49:36.702-04:002015-09-14T09:49:36.702-04:00Stunningly beautiful!! I cannot imagine how grand ...Stunningly beautiful!! I cannot imagine how grand these were to see in person! <br /><br />(What am I going to do when "our" trip to England is over? I am enjoying our travels and learning so much!) :)Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-45184426308674264872015-09-14T02:59:19.506-04:002015-09-14T02:59:19.506-04:00I guess I don't find the cliffs as scary as yo...I guess I don't find the cliffs as scary as you do because I live with cliffs of about 60' high, and even up to 400' high in places, but find them stunning in the stark whiteness of the chalk. I tell you, Martha Ellen, I would not want to live anywhere near them given the rate of erosion ~ how scary that must be to live even a few hundred yards away. <br />I especially love the picture with the helter~skelter and merry~go~round in it, so evocative of a British seaside in Summer! Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-12411612931748605182015-09-13T21:17:32.601-04:002015-09-13T21:17:32.601-04:00Cathy, I'm glad you can tell how high these cl...Cathy, I'm glad you can tell how high these cliffs were--beautiful and scary at the same time! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-32154029420189324372015-09-13T21:07:27.368-04:002015-09-13T21:07:27.368-04:00This was very interesting. I had no idea that Fra...This was very interesting. I had no idea that France and England were once joined! And those cliffs really are very high.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-48004243028699842112015-09-13T18:41:26.972-04:002015-09-13T18:41:26.972-04:00Dotsie, I was in awe of the beauty here. I wonder ...Dotsie, I was in awe of the beauty here. I wonder how many feet of the cliffs have fallen to the sea since your visit. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.com