tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post2807483827397047391..comments2023-04-26T03:57:43.775+01:00Comments on The Magpie Files: On Gold Hillalice chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-26638663518951831802009-03-05T10:57:00.000+00:002009-03-05T10:57:00.000+00:00How neat! I just finished a book with button maker...How neat! I just finished a book with button makers in it (Burning Bright, by Tracy Chevalier) and was trying to conjure them up in my head. Your post did a much better job at conjuring them than my imagination, I must say. Happy belated birthday and thanks for the story!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381204473168533313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16264487218527193722009-03-03T23:10:00.000+00:002009-03-03T23:10:00.000+00:00I have just found your cosy and delightful little ...I have just found your cosy and delightful little snug here in blogland. I very much enjoyed the little visit to Shaftesbury and learning of it's very interesting history. I look forward to reading more of your blog in the days to come.<BR/>Warm wishes<BR/>sumeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-46406016782362772362009-03-03T22:35:00.000+00:002009-03-03T22:35:00.000+00:00Oh how pretty, the light on that building is perfe...Oh how pretty, the light on that building is perfect. What a lovely birthday treat, clever Mr M. Belated birthday wishes to you, Mrs M.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895985573831346825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-48305588822868850982009-03-03T18:46:00.000+00:002009-03-03T18:46:00.000+00:00Oh Lovely picture Alice! It looks like it would be...Oh Lovely picture Alice! It looks like it would be like walking through a dream there! Someday, someday.......<BR/><BR/>I hope you are having a wonderful trip!Spruce Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200376095414151703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-56859342032416907782009-03-03T13:40:00.000+00:002009-03-03T13:40:00.000+00:00Loved your descriptions of Shaftesbury (and the ph...Loved your descriptions of Shaftesbury (and the photos!) The story about the button makers was interesting, too. <BR/><BR/>Glad you made the trip down Gold Hill. Seeing the Aubretia was definitely worth it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-34302564940445625802009-03-03T12:48:00.000+00:002009-03-03T12:48:00.000+00:00Thank you for a lovely start to my day, I just lov...Thank you for a lovely start to my day, I just loved those images!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-66585967907991288652009-03-03T10:53:00.000+00:002009-03-03T10:53:00.000+00:00What a lovely walk. I'm so glad you did it for me,...What a lovely walk. I'm so glad you did it for me, because I don't think I would fancy accidentally letting go of Eldest's wheelchair on the way downThe Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-52438876544286745042009-03-03T10:34:00.000+00:002009-03-03T10:34:00.000+00:00How did I miss your birthday - probably because I ...How did I miss your birthday - probably because I am way behind in my blog reading.<BR/><BR/>So belated Happy Birthday to you lovely Alice - your warmth and kindness shines through every post..<BR/><BR/>xMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578720378832806483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-41919134677003245502009-03-03T09:24:00.000+00:002009-03-03T09:24:00.000+00:00Beautiful photographs, beautiful observations and ...Beautiful photographs, beautiful observations and as ever snippets of information that are always of interest. Lovely post Alice. Thank you.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-56708786998853788752009-03-03T08:51:00.000+00:002009-03-03T08:51:00.000+00:00Oh yes - I meant to say, my very mad next door nei...Oh yes - I meant to say, my very mad next door neighbour, who moved away to Dorset actually SLEDGED down Gold Hill in the recent snow.....<BR/><BR/>Mad doesn't come into it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-79085500130583294782009-03-03T08:50:00.000+00:002009-03-03T08:50:00.000+00:00I've always wanted to stay at number 12 or Thatch ...I've always wanted to stay at number 12 or Thatch Cottage too<BR/>http://www.updowncottage.co.uk/<BR/>http://www.thatchcottage.co.uk/index.htm<BR/>Now - don't you all book when I want my holiday okay! :D<BR/><BR/><BR/>Your photos look a dream as usual, and many happy belated birthday wishes too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-2395864869894710172009-03-03T07:58:00.000+00:002009-03-03T07:58:00.000+00:00I can hear the strains of Dvorak's New World Symph...I can hear the strains of Dvorak's New World Symphony playing in the background - you were so lucky with the weather - an idyllic place to spend a warm Spring afternoon. Belated birthday wishes AliceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-80499215261381562452009-03-03T06:58:00.000+00:002009-03-03T06:58:00.000+00:00My word! What a hill! I shouldn't like to have to ...My word! What a hill! I shouldn't like to have to walk to the top of that because I forgot the milk ;-)trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623440501234583451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-40042409109908717322009-03-03T06:57:00.000+00:002009-03-03T06:57:00.000+00:00...I love the way you write about your travels and......I love the way you write about your travels and observations...you give everything status and make the most humble of things facinating....I emember climbing that hil when the little blessing had been living inside me for 8 months...phew....A time to dancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937288812854037401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-80525062788437631592009-03-03T06:47:00.000+00:002009-03-03T06:47:00.000+00:00Belated Happy Birthday! Thankyou for taking us wit...Belated Happy Birthday! <BR/><BR/>Thankyou for taking us with you to see that little steep corner of the world.Ali Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671890094425941272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-77867486946921562092009-03-03T02:49:00.000+00:002009-03-03T02:49:00.000+00:00What a charming, interesting little village. I lov...What a charming, interesting little village. I love the steep hill lined with cottages, probably not quite but almost worth breaking your neck to walk down. And happy, happy birthday belatedly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-517387823567211648.post-16789125462842095312009-03-03T01:31:00.000+00:002009-03-03T01:31:00.000+00:00I'd like to lease number 12 please.I'd like to lease number 12 please.blackbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474831322702380602noreply@blogger.com