tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13063923557167846632024-02-21T04:20:07.267-05:00Queen of Fun 101Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.comBlogger513125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-72302725385989567282019-01-30T13:48:00.000-05:002019-01-30T13:48:10.232-05:00A Tribute To NannaAnnie's mother died last week after a long hard fought battle with cancer. We are so sad.<br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Lovely is an old fashioned word but it perfectly describes our friend, daughter and mother Barbara Woods.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">The only daughter in a family of rambunctious boys she always maintained her feminine wiles. She was soft spoken, tender hearted and always willing to let others around her shine. </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Barbara was a breath of simple fresh air in a world full of pretentious and complicated strivers.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">She dearly loved her brothers, children, grandchildren in a way that they all knew she would be there for them no matter what. Barbara honored her mother and father.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Barbara was a worker. She took care of hurting people in her office, maintained the apartments in her building and always quietly washed dishes and “fluffed up” her children's homes after a gathering. Everything she did was without fanfare and came from a heart of love.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">The Bible tells us to “Consider others more important that yourselves” and in her acts of care and service Barbara did just this. She was disarmingly humble in this world of stutters. She was so counter to our culture she stood out.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Nanna’s love was a safe haven for a grandchild's heart. They each believed she loved them most. She would often shower them with gifts of outrageous generosity. She was the grandmother-load.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">How will we go on without her? There is no one to take her place.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">In all of the loud going and comings of our daily lives who will be the quiet, patient, cheerleader for us?</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">She has left us heart broken but with a wonderful role model of a sweet old fashioned girl who was lovely inside and out. </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">We are better and richer for having her love poured out in our lives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">"If we go in there we </span><i style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">will</i><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> go home with a dog" PJ warned me as we sat in the parking lot of the City Pound Adoption Center. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Not necessarily" I replied way too confidently. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">But after we walked in the door and were eventually escorted to a large room full of cages I felt more confident we would go back to our calm and orderly home alone. The roar of the dogs vying for our attention and the frantic gymnastics they were performing left me unmoved. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But you know how an elementary school teacher will whisper to get the children's attention? That tactic worked on us and when we turned around-- there she was silently, sitting politely in her cage with eyes that whispered "Can we just go home now? This place is killing me."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How could we resist those eyes? We did take her home and PJ was right once again. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We named her Glorie Hallelujah Honeycutt because it had been two long years since our dogs BJ Honeycutt and Sam Pickens had moved to heaven and we were so elated to have a dog fill our hearts and home with puppy love we cried "Glory </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hallelujah</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> we have a dog!"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She mostly slept the first couple of weeks recovering from the trauma of being kept at the city pound for five months, having a liter of puppies she couldn't keep and a life threatening course of heart-worm treatment. We thought she was sedate but we later came to realize - she was depressed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One bright morning she woke up and felt assured she was safe, loved and on the gravy train. Her eyes brightened up and then she began to zoom around like Road Runner's long lost cousin. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Her Personal Trainer -- what you don't have one she asks - said it was critical for her to get enough exercise because her breed (Walker Hound) was bred to hunt full throttle all night. I knew we were in trouble when one day she was trotting me past the park and an old country gentleman looked at her and then said to me "I've never seen one of those dogs as a <i>pet</i>!"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"There's a reason for that!" I yelled back over my shoulder as we flew past.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The agent at the pound had said that she more than likely was a reject from a puppy mill for hunters up in South Georgia. <span style="color: magenta;">*</span> "If the dog isn't predisposed to hunt they either shoot them or throw them out on the highway."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So Glorie came to us after living more than three years on the streets. She was uhhhhhh how can we say this... a little rough around the edges. We could have named her Snookie but we named her on faith in her future and with gratitude.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At first she tried to attack any Lab or Golden Retriever we came upon. There must have been some bad history there. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She ran out every door not securely fastened and headed straight for the garbage in the park. "Nothing tastes like home to a dog raised on the mean streets like garbage does". </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just to make the situation even more 'interesting' she decided that she couldn't - just couldn't possibly go to the bathroom in the best yard she'd ever lived in. So morning noon and night Glorie became our own built in exercise program. "See America -- Adopt a Walker Hound".</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, but she adapted quickly to living in the right zip code. She'd get shampoo and sets at her new private dog park where she could run unfettered around the eleven fenced acres of trails, ponds, and fountains. She learned how to rub elbows with other fancier dogs who modeled tasteful behavior. She evolved into our version of My Fair Lady.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Welcome the stranger. She might not have been thrilled when we took in a dog nobody else wanted (with good reason) but she tolerated his presence along with the variety of ducks<span style="color: magenta;">*</span> who populate our front yard and two feral cats who invited themselves to the orphanage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*If you’re happy and you know it –notify your face - or tail, whatever! Life is too short to be a closed book. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Just understand we’re all in this together (neighbors, dogs, ducks,
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Let the world know – here you come! She never left the house without howling with glee "Here I come! Here I come!" just knowing it would be great news to anyone in listening area.</span><br />
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Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-87436507382490580792013-10-07T14:39:00.000-04:002013-10-07T14:42:07.049-04:00<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kM9Y5S3UYi8?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-16549535244585396542013-07-22T12:09:00.000-04:002013-07-22T22:17:13.715-04:00Pillow Talk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read a book last year that rocked my world. It's by Jen Hatmaker and the title is "7". </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of the lovely young women I gave it to was so inspired after reading it that she formed a book discussion group. All last winter we read it together and felt inspired to shift our lives a little. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">At the grand finale discussion it was decided that this book is too life altering to keep to ourselves so we are going to open the group up and invite the whole city to a do-over this upcoming school year.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"How will we present it?" they bounced around. It was decided that each chapter would be the responsibility of one of us that attended this year.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The chapters were parceled out to the woman who has the most logical association with it in her personal life. "I'll take food." "I'll take media." "I'll take waste." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It seemed to be working out perfectly until my young professional women friends looked at me and said "That leaves sex. Will you take it?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Ohhhhhhhhhhh," I replied and in the passion (no pun intended) of the moment I launched into why at this station in our lives PJ and I are probably not the poster couple of this particular subject. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My retort even creeped me out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally one of the young-uns ventured out saying; "We said the chapter on <b><i>stress</i></b>."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That one fits perfectly - especially now.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I must remain in this group forever. They know too much!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is an Amazon review of the book:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You must read this book! Here's what it's about: Jen (the author) did an experiment in which each month for 7 months, she and sometimes her entire family fasted in an area she felt they were excessive in: media, stress, possessions, shopping, food, clothes, and waste. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that sounds all preachy and super-spiritual and hard and you don't want to read it. Thankfully, it's the complete opposite. It is laugh-out-loud hilarious, totally real-life, 100% empowering, and 0% guilt-inducing.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You must go immediately to purchase this book and devour it whole. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Do not stop to brush your teeth or feed your children. While you're out, buy Depends to wear because you will pee yourself while reading from laughing so hard.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Keep a notepad handy while you're reading to write down notes and thoughts because ideas and action points will come to you like nobody's business.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Do not read this book right before you go to bed because you will not be able to sleep due to the millions of thoughts running around in your brain.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Read this book with your girlfriends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Captain Safety (PJ) -- mannnig the water slide. No children were harmed in the execution of this holiday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I drug my sorry jet-lagged self back into my own bed last night after a wonderful few weeks abroad. I think of that old classic song "They can't take that away from me" when pondering why I love to see the world. I drive a 15 year old car. Dress from consignment shops and don't give a hoot for precious jewelry but can I tell you the memories I have from visiting foreign places?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've learned a trick or two about putting together a successful trip. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. <strong><u>Choose your travel partners carefully.</u></strong> Flexibility, kindness to strangers, a sense of adventure, and independence are big on my list. Not everyone likes to do the same things so why should anyone be hindered from fulfilling their wish list by another partner's wishes? Divide and concur I say.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of my values for travelling is collecting new friends so having a travel mate who is outgoing and friendly is a must for me. The new relationships formed while away from home make me feel connected and secure.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Different sleep times or energy levels? No problem - we can all meet up for lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. </span><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.Tripadvisor.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is a must for me. I research (one of my favorite parts to a trip) and review the travelers reviews like a sleuth. Also I Google questions I have about desirable neighborhoods versus neighborhoods that could be akin to Bonfire of the Vanities.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. </span><a href="http://www.hotwire.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.hotwire.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is a great way to get a deal on a great hotel. You can search by hotel ratings ( I never stay at anything under four stars) neighborhood, customer reviews (I never stay at anything under 88% excellent ratings (taking into account the grump factor that some people are critical of everything). I've stayed at The W Hotel in New York, a fabulous hotel in Barcelona with a roof top pool all to ourselves and many more all at way less than the published price.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Tip the little people. Each day I leave a $5.00 bill on our bed with a personal note to the maid. We've received hugs, loads of toiletries, and even a vase of flowers from her garden in gratitude for this simple gesture. Want to help the working poor? <i>No one </i>cleans rooms for the satisfaction of the job. Skip the middle man (Salvation Army etc.) tip the maid daily.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Hand the flight attendants a small box of good chocolates when you get on the plane. They are so programmed for complaints that this will surprise them with delight. I've been offered so many complimentary drinks I lost count. Too bad I don't drink and fly because, I fear that if we hit bad turbulence I would make my way to the cockpit and ever so gingerly knock on the door and holler "Let's get this baby up higher -- you hear?!" Next scene -- me on the evening news.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Give your magazines to the flight attendants after you are through. They love them for the layovers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. If you don't already belong to a hotel chain's reward program sign up when you check in at the front desk. Your perks will begin at once (free wi-fi, bottled water and such). Often they will upgrade your room on the spot because I believe that the front desk person has incentives from the chain if they sign you up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make yourself stand out in a good way. Make friends while you are making memories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, It's 1:00 am where I just came from so "Good Night sweetheart, Good night."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A trip to Oxford means punting. It reminds me of the gondolas of Venice but much less formal and less expensive.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A punt is flat bottomed boat propelled by pushing a long pole against the river bottom. Punting requires a bit of skill and practice. However the absence of either does not stop many young students from trying this quintessential Oxford river activity. We hired a driver. Punting from Magdalen Bridge took us past St Hilda's college, Botanic Garden, Christ Church Meadow and finally to River Isis (River Thames in Oxford). It is quiet due to the one-man power speed but it can get a little crowded around the departure and return area. The amateurs partake in some bumper boating. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Won't you come along and drift with us?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are moving today from our flat in Oxford to London in preparation of our flights home tomorrow. We're gonna miss our temporary home in Oxford.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How will we miss it? Let me count the ways....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll miss the different ways the Brits say things. These are saying "Tires and Mufflers".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll miss the street musicians.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our pretty, patterned toilet paper that is even scented. Oh, yeah we'll miss Marks and Spencer too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lewis Carroll references all over the town.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Students celebrating their last final exam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lovely ethnic restaurants like "Shanghai 30"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The charm of local pubs. Oh, and the grub too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last night our wonderful landlords invited us to join them for dinner at one of their favorite spots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"We may be in a rush" we explained "We'll be throwing our underwear at our suitcases in preparation of leaving on Saturday."They said "Just come as you are. It will be fun."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this is how we greeted them at their doorway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll miss the zany vacation mode. (I had to do quite a bit of persuading to get my CPA girlfriend to indulge me in this effort. Diane -- not so much)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For coming along with us. It has been one for the record books</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As our days wind down to the end of our trip we are crossing off the last of our "to do " list. This Included a trip to Blenheim Castle the home of Winston Churchill. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We grabbed a private hire taxi and got a tour of the country side as he got turned around and an eight mile trip turned into an hour's drive. Nothing is wasted when we're in travel mode. Wish we had this adventurous spirit in our daily lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blenheim is in the village of Woodstock. Charming and full of quaint Inns and antique shops. PJ I am happy to report that I did not purchase a single antique that will show up on our door step.Breathe - breathe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one grand castle. I guess I hadn't realized that Churchill had grown up so privileged. It is impressive that he developed such high character out of very grand lifestyle. Forget the war -- it is a miracle he survived not being lost forever in the halls of this castle when he was a little boy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the imposing entry door is a painting of a brown eye and a blue eye. They represent to eyes of the original owners. The first duke of Marlborough and his wife. The house was a gift worth $250,000.00 pounds after his successful war campaigns for England. Needless to say the country was very beholdin'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The gardens are Italian and the day was a pristine spring day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had lunch outside by the fountains...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then rode the little train out to the "Pleasure Gardens".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love the way the Brits say things on signage. Frankly it has been years since I "Alighted". If it said "Do not hurl" -- I might have taken it more personally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lake was dug and filled to give the estate presence. It's working for me. It's amazing what you can do with a few (quite a few) million dollars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We rode the bus back to Oxford and threw on our party clothes. Then we went to see -- are you ready for this? The Drifters! They were performing at the New Oxford Theater. I have discovered that the young Brits love the old Motown music. We heard it played in several hip pubs in London. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We walked in the front door and I had a revelation -- Everyone in the audience looked like me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I commented about this to the darling young ticket taker and he replied "Oh, no there are some YOUNG people here too." That was supposed to make me feel better?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Great night -- wonderful music. All of the old original guys are either dead or eating applesauce in the home but the new guys are great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is "start getting a plan for jamming all of our stuff back in our suitcases" day. Tomorrow we train back into London for our last night before flying home. What a gift this trip has been!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Today we were welcomed to Highclere Castle (Downton Abby) by none other than Lady Carnarvon herself! Thanks to a hot tip from Kath and Ed in London we were able to secure the elusive passes and take a tour of the castle and grounds in a small group of 50 people. It was more than we could have ever imagined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We arrived on a glorious morning and this was the sight as we walked up the drive to the front door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We felt pretty special after being let in through this gate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maggie Smith doesn't "do" rainy dashes. She is escorted from her dressing room outside the castle to the castle in a car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Countess who penned a NY Times bestseller titled "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abby" is writing a second book that will follow Almina's life until her death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spoiler alert -- She went bankrupt because she just wasn't a money person and spent lavishly as the judge in her bankruptcy court said -- being a fairy Godmother making other's wishes come true.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her son gave her the money to bail her out but she had a lavish party instead. Maybe I'm just the princess of fun?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The desk that Napoleon used when he was banished to Spain in his final years is in their reading room. The desk and chair are short and wide because evidently he was too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the castle was in dire need of repair after a recent Count died, his son was shown many valuable artifacts from King Tut's tomb hidden in secret shelves that fit into the moldings around the interior doors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So long for now. Tomorrow Blenheim - Churchill's palace in Woodstock. Guess I better get my peace symbol tee shirt out. Oh, yeah -- not that Woodstock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Iris are my favorite flower. How sweet that they bloomed just when we were visiting.</span>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-56960486454489378852013-06-04T09:59:00.001-04:002013-06-04T12:42:07.172-04:00A Sunday Afternoon Ride Down the Thames<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We thought we had a pretty good idea...Take a boat ride on the river that runs around Oxford. We persuaded this fellow to take us out in his electric motored boat and look who else we saw...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An all female crew team. Go, girls, go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fellows chasing the girls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> House-boaters.</span></div>
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Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-69038039079280515512013-06-03T14:22:00.003-04:002013-06-03T14:22:35.233-04:00Well, Excuuuuuuse Me!<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">We took a tour today where the college system of "Oxford" was explained. I amended the post "College Town" and hope you will (see above).</span>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-82118707848990288762013-06-02T16:36:00.000-04:002013-06-02T16:38:56.651-04:00To The Manor Born (Driven?)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Required dress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fields of rolling hills and large ancient trees. During the bombings of London (the blitz) 100 children took refuge on the estate. They came with some nurses and teachers and were welcomed warmly by the generous owners. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The gardeners all left to fight in the war so the estate was not kept pristine but it sure built up happy memories. The flower beds were turned into vegetable gardens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Incredible topiarys. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is just one of dozens of houses the family owned in Europe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Photos of family memories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grand rooms that were lived in not just for show with ceilings of splendor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the day napkin folding was an art. The extravagant works of art were a sign of social prestige.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The more recent owner's have added some modern art to the grounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This painting made me miss my little girl back home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The man who established the Rhodes Scholar program was from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and that program is based in Oxford.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The buildings are historic and pieces of art reflecting the craftsmanship of former builders. The grounds are stunning gardens of bucolic bliss. The students are just as full of mischief and drama as on any college campus.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On the day of a student's last final exam they go to the building in Oxford that is designated for all testing -- take their final in a suit and tie covered by a cape - then celebrate with general merriment - throwing all matter of things at each other. This includes -- rotten tomatoes, glitter, silly string and champagne. They have worked hard so they party hard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pronounced Maudlin. It was our favorite so far. Peaceful and the grounds were breathtaking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A knack for calling it what it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Good night Oxford. The view from our back patio,</span>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-91010652864841836642013-05-31T04:34:00.000-04:002013-05-31T04:34:27.200-04:00Christ Church - The Chapel of Oxford University<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The first place we wanted to visit in this city full of history was Oxford University's Christ Church. It was the first Anglican Church established by Henry the VIII after several Catholic popes refused him the right to divorce and marry He solved that issue by having the popes murdered and making himself the head of the church in England. He then he moved into the church and took up residence. There goes the neighborhood! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the second world war British laymen removed the beautiful stained glass windows from churches all over England to save them from the bombings. They were stored here and there and after the war there were a lot of stacked up windows in storage. Not all of them were marked so many were just randomly placed back in vacant church widows so you can't always be sure the window you see is the original one placed there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This table and cross were gifted by Queen Elizabeth They were carved from a tree on her property. This Sunday we will attend a concert (evensong) at this church given in honor of her coronation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This man led an anti bombing of German villages movement during the war. He was met by much resistance as you can imagine but his 'two wrongs don't make a right' stance ultimately won him great respect. He was a friend of Detrick Bonhoeffer and kept up with the early movement of the Nazi's ethnic cleansing. Although many did not want to hear it he spoke out with the truth.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I realize we need to know our past before we can fully address our future with wisdom.</span>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-9598675737419977712013-05-30T04:21:00.002-04:002013-05-30T06:18:03.395-04:00Oxford<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was with a fond memories that we packed up and headed to a town named for the place where oxen ford (ded) over the river.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did what women do -- we threw down our bags in our darling flat and headed to town. This is what we discovered along the way...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We actually went back and bought some of these after a few rainy days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More to come.</span>Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-254078252807472972013-05-28T05:16:00.003-04:002013-05-28T05:18:39.768-04:00The 100th Chelsea Flower Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, long story short we got tickets that were being returned! Come on along................</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a picnic of a day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Photos not allowed in the Abby but guess what!? You exit through the gift shop! I just took these shots outside and soaked up the soul of the place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Photo of the bombings of London. You have to be here to feel the sadness and loss of the war. These rooms were underground and sparse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">London Eye - One Big Ferris Wheel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sad good byes to staff and anticipation for our new home (flat) in London.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The hour and a half ride gave us plenty of time to get the scoop on what's up in London from our driver.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bottom line it's that same ole - same ole as the USA.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Politics:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What to do with the immigrant situation? They don't pay taxes and pull a strain on the already strained economy</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bad economy and the rich are moving due to increased taxes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Conservatives, Liberals and a new third party (can we all say Tea Party?)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, yes and now they have whining and shouting talk radio.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I guess you can run but you can't hide?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We checked into our flat and loved the rooms and views.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We lost no time in hooking up to FREE Wi-Fi. The ship had charged $.75 per minute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the view outside our windows. We are in an up and coming neighborhood called Islington. It is where the artists and creative folks hang. We definitely need a few more (any?) tattoos to fit in. We look like Ronald and Nancy Reagan just moved into the hood. But I think we're gonna just love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PS I think I know why the USA shines so bright from the outer space views. A good plug is hard to find in Europe. We are learning to adapt-ter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While dressing for dinner one evening on our cruise we looked out on our balcony and saw these rainbows. I have to wonder how many rainbows have I missed in my hurried life?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our time in Rouen was a delight. Our tour guide kept informing us that we would enjoy some time in the "Casino". PJ and I glanced at each other and our eyes communicated -- I don't <i>Think</i> so. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Later we found out that she was saying Cathedral with her french accent. Big difference. But believe me when I say -- her English is way better than our stammering French!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Entering the city we realized that it was the weekend of the city's hydro boat races. It's like Daytona Bike Week only with speed boats. So exciting to see those boats fly down the river from the vantage point of the bridge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next we made our way to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. This is the Notra Dame that Monet painted a study of in each light of the day from sun rise to sun set. I had always believed it was the one in Paris?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although Rouen is also famous for the place where Joan of Ark was burned at the stake I think my lasting impression is the question -- What is essential?</span></div>
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<br />Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-5305910358834073362013-05-24T02:19:00.001-04:002013-05-24T02:19:47.179-04:00Oui Oui - France<span style="font-size: large;">Back to our travelogue... The next stop after Lisbon was Le Havre France. Our day trip was Giverny to visit Monet's home and gardens.</span><br />
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Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-58686268178523203202013-05-23T06:20:00.000-04:002013-05-23T06:20:40.187-04:00Marking My Territory<span style="font-size: large;">The best way I know to make a temporary home "mine" is to cook and welcome guests. That is just what I did last night at our home in London.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We met the most amazing family from London last year as they were receiving medical treatment for their son in Jacksonville.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He's cool,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> she's beautiful</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> the kids are darling</span></div>
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Queen of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03205020122290027871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306392355716784663.post-67051458736220396032013-05-22T05:46:00.000-04:002013-05-22T05:46:04.575-04:00Lisbon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was so excited to arrive in Lisbon. And look Who greets us...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A monument of Christ that welcomes and graces the city. You know it's going to be a good day.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">It was my third visit and now I have my favorite places where I always have to say "Hello" to begin.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lisbon is older than Rome and it is also built up around seven hills.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">First stop always -- Pastis De Belem</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bakery almost 200 years old that rolls out the most divine little custard tarts. Nothing else like it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Couldn't wait to show PJ the Coach Museum. At the turn of the 1900s the queen of Portugal realized that as the automobile was coming into it's own -- royalty was discarding their extravagant coaches. She bought them up and stored them until now they are antiques. Don't you wish you'd done that with your first mode of transportation?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The one below belonged to the Pope and he only used it for deliveries to the Vatican. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I ask myself "What would Jesus drive?"" This is not what comes to mind.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Next off to Jeronimo's Monastery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally some candid shots of a lovely day - albeit a cold and windy one:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Old facade on a bright shiny new building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A monument by the river dedicated to Saints and Explorers.</span><br />
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