tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post5764231058015411480..comments2023-06-01T04:51:52.926-04:00Comments on ROSE C'EST LA VIE: River LegendsRose C'est La Viehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-65403341835787357702010-07-03T16:35:12.219-04:002010-07-03T16:35:12.219-04:00I always entertained the impractical dream of my h...I always entertained the impractical dream of my husband on his retirement and I having a small working coaster taking something like aggregate or cauliflowers around the British coast. Smoking my pipe, quaffing rum, snoozing it off in the dog watch. A daft idea but lovely.Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-49822201710205346002010-07-03T12:40:13.502-04:002010-07-03T12:40:13.502-04:00You're obviously having a great time in both p...You're obviously having a great time in both photos. I've been thrilled on the few occasions I got to be on a working ship. Especially heading out the waterways to the sea or returning to the prospect of a couple of drinks.<br />The last time I was on a deep-sea fishing cruise, one of the crewmen lamented that the captain wouldn't let them drink on the boat. I guess that rule is applied more commonly now. Pity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-17163359779976507302010-07-02T18:30:07.748-04:002010-07-02T18:30:07.748-04:00Columnist - Murray's a prat, isn't he. I ...Columnist - Murray's a prat, isn't he. I liked your story but can't imagine the Queen looking on you with displeasure. She is very stern at times but when she does smile, there's nothing more glorious. I love her!!Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-28260875124256453712010-07-02T07:06:48.224-04:002010-07-02T07:06:48.224-04:00I think tiaras look particularly fetching on the m...I think tiaras look particularly fetching on the men at Wimbledon. But seriously though, what was all that nonsense from Murray about whether he might or might not bow before the Queen. As it turned out he did so thrice, albeit incorrectly. It wouldn't even enter my head not to do so, although I must confess that when I attended a Knight of the Thistle Installation Service at St Giles's, I was so overcome with fear that my eyes were transfixed on the royal personage. And hers on me, with obvious displeasure. I was only in my early teens, so my lapse of manners could perhaps be forgiven.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-87079641378771827802010-06-30T17:56:00.758-04:002010-06-30T17:56:00.758-04:00Oh those fat cheap pearls. They're in every p...Oh those fat cheap pearls. They're in every picture of me, embarrassingly. As to my diamond stud earrings.. diamonds should never be worn before 6 pm so I'm not doing very well. And then I go and criticise tennis players for wearing jewellery. But dontcha just hate that? You can call me Dear Tugboat anytime by the way.Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-18723921182120950422010-06-30T15:45:54.327-04:002010-06-30T15:45:54.327-04:00Dear Tugboat, yellow is a good background for merm...Dear Tugboat, yellow is a good background for mermaids. As to the pearls, why aren't you wearing matching earrings when you go to work?Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-35617051461699476632010-06-29T06:42:10.724-04:002010-06-29T06:42:10.724-04:00Meg, you lucky thing going to Atlantic College. I...Meg, you lucky thing going to Atlantic College. I knew you were a 'decent chap' as my father would say. He had four daughters and I was the last. My childhood treat was to be taken down the engine room of the steam-driven Gosport ferry of which he was a director. Marvellous that one of the A C girls distinguished herself with the RNLI on the Thames.Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-30826815409476756462010-06-28T20:47:01.851-04:002010-06-28T20:47:01.851-04:00Wonderful! I have the same pearls and love them!
...Wonderful! I have the same pearls and love them!<br /><br />One of the gals who was at Atlantic College when I was there was the first woman on the RNLI crew on the Thames. We were in London for a meeting and got to see her at her station. Lots of fun!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-2592921014240396492010-06-27T21:32:40.995-04:002010-06-27T21:32:40.995-04:00Not so kind- Rose-as on point. the pearls, I would...Not so kind- Rose-as on point. the pearls, I would sleep in. and ditto for me on the battle of the barge. gP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-28359952993638578332010-06-27T21:30:11.673-04:002010-06-27T21:30:11.673-04:00Dilettante: that I can spring a surprise, that'...Dilettante: that I can spring a surprise, that's a massive compliment thank you.Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-4841283970225396502010-06-27T21:23:51.273-04:002010-06-27T21:23:51.273-04:00Oh Gaye, you are so kind. I am sure it hasn'...Oh Gaye, you are so kind. I am sure it hasn't escaped anyone that a bit more barge jumping would have kept me fitter and trimmer. And, oh god, it's the big pearls again. They'll surely break and bounce all over the floor any time soon.Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-32245830353817704682010-06-27T21:22:14.451-04:002010-06-27T21:22:14.451-04:00Words fail me (for once). I absolutely adore the ...Words fail me (for once). I absolutely adore the surprise of this post, and every word in it.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205231727184713705.post-45205441711180948082010-06-27T21:02:00.305-04:002010-06-27T21:02:00.305-04:00Rosie, it is all so perfect. firstly I love the wa...Rosie, it is all so perfect. firstly I love the way you've laid it all out lookswise- the sizes of the images (Greenwich Naval esp) and the images are grand. the first I especially like-it looks almost as if the 2 are cut outs in that amazing scenic- An artist's eye for certain. The tale is exciting-I would think nothing less than that dashing photo in silver would be the thing. I bet every man on that crew was a little in love and a lot in awe of the lady. It looks as if you've come a long way baby' and I love it especially that rope of pearls. xoxo, GayeP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.com