tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post8065742605362881517..comments2024-03-27T07:56:57.000+00:00Comments on Country Ways and Cottage Days: A Solar Eclipse, Vintage Postcards, and Victoria Sponge for the First Day of SpringRustic Pumpkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-90864473101174573972015-03-29T01:16:41.701+00:002015-03-29T01:16:41.701+00:00Deb,
I miss you! Are you OK? Busy in the garden?...Deb,<br />I miss you! Are you OK? Busy in the garden? It got cold again yesterday. I saw snow flakes today, 4 at my house and 4 the beach. I went to see my artist friend today. I bought a new painting of a mermaid. <br />Fondly, <br />Margot <br />PS I got e-mail from "Surfers Against Sewage" from England. Is that a problem along the coast of England??? Just wondering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-82510806489129120142015-03-26T01:14:54.139+00:002015-03-26T01:14:54.139+00:00Such lovely vintage cards, and those strawberries ...Such lovely vintage cards, and those strawberries looked delicious.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-16144664256213160862015-03-24T13:05:37.717+00:002015-03-24T13:05:37.717+00:00Thank you Amalia! I hope you have some cake soon ~...Thank you Amalia! I hope you have some cake soon ~~~Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-88873516540185691832015-03-24T05:03:32.755+00:002015-03-24T05:03:32.755+00:00What a lovely blog you have and I do like the vint...What a lovely blog you have and I do like the vintage postcards. But now I want cake!<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-5263437085302376012015-03-22T08:33:21.749+00:002015-03-22T08:33:21.749+00:00Yay! You are here, sweet friend ~ saved you a seat...Yay! You are here, sweet friend ~ saved you a seat, you are just in time as more cake is coming out of the oven! Would love to see your vintage Valentines {hint hint} ~~~Deb xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-717565524606345532015-03-22T08:32:09.279+00:002015-03-22T08:32:09.279+00:00Ours was a damp squib as far viewing was concerned...Ours was a damp squib as far viewing was concerned ~ we are often scuppered by cloud cover or sea fog here. The main thing I found was the drop in temperature and how it affected the birdsong.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-7938716696698090292015-03-22T02:38:00.363+00:002015-03-22T02:38:00.363+00:00Hey, save room for me! I'll bring the vintage ...Hey, save room for me! I'll bring the vintage Valentine's cards I have. Sounds like a fun time.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-76166053936901312212015-03-21T13:17:09.772+00:002015-03-21T13:17:09.772+00:00Our eclipse wasn't very dramatic after all the...Our eclipse wasn't very dramatic after all the hype about us being cast into darkness when really it just went a little dullSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-79272455935567737382015-03-21T12:25:51.557+00:002015-03-21T12:25:51.557+00:00I wonder indeed ~ for I know what I make of them. ...I wonder indeed ~ for I know what I make of them. I try to set many of my standards to those of the Victorians, and greetings cards is one of them. I try to make all of my greetings cards, too, each one personalised to the recipient.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-89302060618203779832015-03-21T12:10:24.792+00:002015-03-21T12:10:24.792+00:00I wonder what the Victorians would have made of th...I wonder what the Victorians would have made of the rather garish and often crudely vulgar greetings cards that are so popular today.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-39847582556126592102015-03-21T09:05:37.826+00:002015-03-21T09:05:37.826+00:00Don't worry, Cathy ~ I think you have a solar ...Don't worry, Cathy ~ I think you have a solar eclipse coming in a few years, was it August 21 2017 they said? It will be visible across the entire contiguous United States too! Still waiting for snow in the Shire!<br />~~~DebRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-78559792576863887942015-03-21T09:03:21.513+00:002015-03-21T09:03:21.513+00:00okay ~ I'll get everyone to budge up a little ...okay ~ I'll get everyone to budge up a little more! We'll be squashed in like sardines, but as long as we have room for just another slice of cake, it doesn't matter! So pleased you like the cards ~ I thought you would! ~~~Deb xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-2068071518521936222015-03-21T09:01:43.169+00:002015-03-21T09:01:43.169+00:00Oh, dear ~ I'm afraid I've heard a few peo...Oh, dear ~ I'm afraid I've heard a few people say comments aren't making it, must be the solar eclipse playing games? I think 'sandwich' and 'sponge' are interchangeable for the same thing here, I've not heard one is specific to one type of bake, but will try and find out. Here's a little secret ~ topping a layer with cream and fruit is a great save face if the layer has sunk ~ you will never know it happened! <br />Rachel's photographs of the eclipse were amazing, weren't they?<br />~~~Deb Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-88387804066452026502015-03-21T01:34:29.676+00:002015-03-21T01:34:29.676+00:00Your cake does look scrumptious! The postcards ar...Your cake does look scrumptious! The postcards are a real treasure. The solar eclipse was not visible here in the States? We got about 3 inches of snow today instead!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-37008386538309686882015-03-20T23:33:42.501+00:002015-03-20T23:33:42.501+00:00Oh, Deb! It would be so sweet to squeeze in at you...Oh, Deb! It would be so sweet to squeeze in at your table for just a little slice of Victoria Sponge, too! Your cake looks delightful! I have never tasted a Victoria Sponge. So, I am thrilled to have the recipes from you and Mary B. The vintage postcards are such treasures, Deb! I love the images, the delicate embossing, and the sweet sentiments. Wouldn't it be fun to letter a few of the Victorian sentiments on our handmade cards today? It's so special to read the messages sent from one family member to another so long ago. What a joy! Happy Spring, sweet friend! ♡Dawnhttp://petalspapersimplethymes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-24833065112418811882015-03-20T23:19:29.147+00:002015-03-20T23:19:29.147+00:00Oh yes, a jolly crowd!!!
More rain today. To wet...Oh yes, a jolly crowd!!!<br /><br />More rain today. To wet to work outside…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-80818682648816200222015-03-20T21:37:24.042+00:002015-03-20T21:37:24.042+00:00Hi, Deb ... I think my earlier comment didn't ...Hi, Deb ... I think my earlier comment didn't make it through cyberspace. I mentioned that I found it interesting that the recipe link used the term 'sandwich' instead of 'sponge,' and that yours looks scrummy; your cake with strawberries and whipped cream is especially appealing. The vintage greeting cards are a special kind of keepsake, linking us to gentler times perhaps. You and Rachel and The Queen's English captured the partial eclipse nicely. Toodles...n/ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369954553919919919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-48221043437133219952015-03-20T18:42:31.369+00:002015-03-20T18:42:31.369+00:00I will get everyone to scoot along at the table an...I will get everyone to scoot along at the table and make room for one more! We will be quite a jolly crowd, I think!<br />Glad the daffies did their thing in time! DebRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-56105433842117415042015-03-20T18:41:23.770+00:002015-03-20T18:41:23.770+00:00We were incredibly lucky, but it was a bit fuzzy d...We were incredibly lucky, but it was a bit fuzzy due to sea mists that swirled about all day long ~ unfortunately, as these events don't come along that often, there isn't really time to practice with the camera ~ you do what you can {unless you are a professional, of course}<br />Queen Victoria certainly knew a thing or two when she had Victoria Sponge made for her!<br />Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-88764276110657373662015-03-20T18:39:28.827+00:002015-03-20T18:39:28.827+00:00Thank you, dearest friend! Do try the cake, I am s...Thank you, dearest friend! Do try the cake, I am sure you will enjoy it! xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-31772270309902333342015-03-20T18:38:42.140+00:002015-03-20T18:38:42.140+00:00Will get the tea kettle on now ~~~ xoxoWill get the tea kettle on now ~~~ xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-57577041886671703772015-03-20T18:20:25.264+00:002015-03-20T18:20:25.264+00:00Deb, I will right over for tea and sponge!!! Love...Deb, I will right over for tea and sponge!!! Love fresh berries, better than jam.<br /><br />I like the postcards. I wish I could have seen the Aurora Borealis. I have not seen it since I was a child. :-(<br /><br />Thanks for the recipes. My daffies did come up in time for St. Pats.<br /><br />Margot~~~by the sea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-60723125478398786702015-03-20T18:03:11.005+00:002015-03-20T18:03:11.005+00:00How lucky for you to see the solar eclipse, Deb. I...How lucky for you to see the solar eclipse, Deb. It is quite eerie when the birds take note of the darkness. Thank you for your photos and for not damaging your eyes. We are having a rainy first day of spring, and hopes for lovely weather this weekend. <br />Your Victoria Sponge is just gorgeous! I love the juicy strawberry filled one. One of these days I must make one. <br />The vintage postcards are just priceless! I know you must treasure those beauties. Lovely graphics and messages on each one. Thank you for sharing them. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-42235466136694399432015-03-20T17:29:47.136+00:002015-03-20T17:29:47.136+00:00Dear Deb,
Loved the vintage post cards and the h...Dear Deb,<br />Loved the vintage post cards and the history behind them.<br /><br />Your cake sounds yummy-I will have to try it.<br /><br />Yes postage is high ,but some times a card in the mail is still worth it.<br /> Just the personal feeling.<br /><br />Your photo of the eclipse was great.<br />All your blogs are coming across the pond-just great.<br /><br />Your messages here are even better-F.B. is ????Tiggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966299606945062686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040263296279181432.post-68687348607662190712015-03-20T17:19:58.502+00:002015-03-20T17:19:58.502+00:00Loved the postcards, Deb, and I'll be over soo...Loved the postcards, Deb, and I'll be over soon for a slice of cake!Igrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668980823321512979noreply@blogger.com