tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post7493600264361041061..comments2024-03-25T19:22:35.284+00:00Comments on T h e R o s e b a n k D i a r i e s: stop a while and join me for elevenses …elaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-59814598575274281712014-06-08T02:22:20.059+01:002014-06-08T02:22:20.059+01:00I had no idea elevenses were real. I thought they ...I had no idea elevenses were real. I thought they only existed for hobbits. Have fun where ever you are going! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-57429549191402502412014-06-05T22:26:15.562+01:002014-06-05T22:26:15.562+01:00Happy holidays Elaine. The garden will rejoice at ...Happy holidays Elaine. The garden will rejoice at your return as will you.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-71830630700166200172014-06-04T02:09:52.222+01:002014-06-04T02:09:52.222+01:00I am off on Thursday as well and also to the coast...I am off on Thursday as well and also to the coast (Nova Scotia). I have heard that the weather there has been cold and wet. Like you, I hope to arrive to a little sunshine. Have a wonderful trip Elaine!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-18914322867054772342014-06-03T22:29:50.108+01:002014-06-03T22:29:50.108+01:00What a lovely post. Though, never quite heard of i...What a lovely post. Though, never quite heard of it before, I find the idea of elevenses endearing. The photos are pretty.:-)<br /><br />MadisonSassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473560581723247919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-83611885124015367232014-06-03T20:55:11.350+01:002014-06-03T20:55:11.350+01:00It all looks and sounds lovely. I'm a big fan...It all looks and sounds lovely. I'm a big fan of tea time and tray bakes! Have a great time when you are away.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-38654975090542744282014-06-03T18:45:58.815+01:002014-06-03T18:45:58.815+01:00Dear Elaine - I so hope you have sunshine for your...Dear Elaine - I so hope you have sunshine for your days away. I can empathize with you when getting ready to leave the familiar...I am always sad to be leaving my garden and babies too. Love the idea of elevenses (here in America we don't observe it - wish we did). Anyway have a great week away and I will be looking forward to your return. Now I must go and browse some of your latest posts. Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-48200796807593311352014-06-02T17:25:33.076+01:002014-06-02T17:25:33.076+01:00I always stop for elevenses, have done all my marr...I always stop for elevenses, have done all my married life, as well as afternoon tea at 4pm - simply has to be done - with the obligatory biscuit of course. Have a wonderful time away. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-14507275425859472512014-06-02T10:56:35.176+01:002014-06-02T10:56:35.176+01:00Oh, I suppose I am too late for the coffee and coc...Oh, I suppose I am too late for the coffee and coconut biscuits for you will be on holidays by now. Your garden looks so lovely fresh and green by the rain, but I hope for you and me the weather is nice on your holidays. We have nice and sunny weather at the moment and mostly in England you have the same weather like we have. When you have rain today we get it tomorrow.<br />Wish you a lovely time in Norfolk!Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-51970629563135238612014-06-01T22:49:02.458+01:002014-06-01T22:49:02.458+01:00Love those coconut biscuits from Mrs Crimble. Your...Love those coconut biscuits from Mrs Crimble. Your photos are really beautiful. I love how you've dressed each little scene.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123876034102025397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-46194987512756735172014-06-01T18:41:04.383+01:002014-06-01T18:41:04.383+01:00Have a lovely trip. I loved the story of elevens...Have a lovely trip. I loved the story of elevenses. I didn't know it. Diane at My Cottage Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855098457081134408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-28994274810969948982014-06-01T14:20:27.990+01:002014-06-01T14:20:27.990+01:00Hopefully the sun has made a glorious appearance n...Hopefully the sun has made a glorious appearance now and your garden will go on in leaps and bounds. I think that your friend will be busy in your garden while you are on a break. Take care xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-73568981321234352092014-06-01T04:07:24.685+01:002014-06-01T04:07:24.685+01:00All that rain will make your gardens look even mor...All that rain will make your gardens look even more lush. I have a friend visiting England right now, and her postcard says that she can't believe who far ahead the gardens there are. She lives on the coast in BC, and I live in the Interior now, so you can only imagine how far behind I am.<br /><br />Jen. RURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-55207053249250394102014-05-31T22:00:36.458+01:002014-05-31T22:00:36.458+01:00Thanks Snowbird.Thanks Snowbird.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-89418555130921079532014-05-31T22:00:19.066+01:002014-05-31T22:00:19.066+01:00Whenever suits you my friend.Whenever suits you my friend.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-5358304404862672132014-05-31T21:40:12.952+01:002014-05-31T21:40:12.952+01:00Oh....forgot to say, have a delightful holiday, ma...Oh....forgot to say, have a delightful holiday, may the sun shine on you.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-7205197338991772152014-05-31T21:39:05.541+01:002014-05-31T21:39:05.541+01:00I cannot imagine anything nicer than joining you f...I cannot imagine anything nicer than joining you for elevenses, or first or second breakfast, especially if you are going to wax lyrical, cook and serve the food on your pretty china with an adorable posy on display....now....when are you free??? xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-21149926113530581832014-05-31T16:10:45.013+01:002014-05-31T16:10:45.013+01:00Thank you so much for paying me a visit - I have b...Thank you so much for paying me a visit - I have been so busy preparing to go away today - I think I will definitely need a bit of rest and recuperation to get over it. Have a great weekend.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-37194175608424099122014-05-31T14:58:32.492+01:002014-05-31T14:58:32.492+01:00What a wonderful post! I'd love to join you on...What a wonderful post! I'd love to join you on elevenses :) A cup of coffee and the macaroon sound great to me! :) Have a wonderful time on your vacation and I hope the sun will be shining for you. And that everything in your garden will be doing well when you return :)Beatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712395242968990000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-42377438267524295062014-05-31T08:14:23.849+01:002014-05-31T08:14:23.849+01:00Thanks Glo - a busy day ahead getting everything r...Thanks Glo - a busy day ahead getting everything ready for our departure - so much to do - so little time. Enjoy your weekend.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-63006151127555774702014-05-31T02:01:12.499+01:002014-05-31T02:01:12.499+01:00So glad I came by for elevenses, a tour of your lu...So glad I came by for elevenses, a tour of your lush garden, and the promise of a holiday :) A lovely post indeed ~ I'll add to the finger crossing for shorts weather! Enjoy ~ the garden will be waiting for you when you get back full of surprises!Glohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532995590131801962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-32637641160561799312014-05-30T23:07:07.359+01:002014-05-30T23:07:07.359+01:00Thank you for your kind wishes - I love being besi...Thank you for your kind wishes - I love being beside the sea - I find it so calming - but of course you would know all about that where you live.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-83893691025013753672014-05-30T23:06:05.398+01:002014-05-30T23:06:05.398+01:00I often feel that children's stories like say ...I often feel that children's stories like say Wind in the Willows is more appropriate for adults than children. There are far too many long words in it that I can't believe children would understand.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-12369757673702914522014-05-30T23:04:13.523+01:002014-05-30T23:04:13.523+01:00Thanks Flighty - I hope the weather is kind too - ...Thanks Flighty - I hope the weather is kind too - glad that the post helped to restore your good mood.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-28441591936814663322014-05-30T23:03:22.267+01:002014-05-30T23:03:22.267+01:00Thanks Ann - I hope your student friend finds a li...Thanks Ann - I hope your student friend finds a little sun whilst she is here - everything looks so much better in the sunshine doesn't it.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-2975789252470533342014-05-30T23:02:22.297+01:002014-05-30T23:02:22.297+01:00Thanks Keith I'm sure we will.Thanks Keith I'm sure we will.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com