tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post6977303238030764283..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: On Richmond's HillThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68310859529382257172009-03-23T04:09:00.000-07:002009-03-23T04:09:00.000-07:00It took me a while to get the Hadfield book. Blood...It took me a while to get the Hadfield book. Bloodaxe were overwhelmed by orders.<BR/><BR/>I've just posted an interview with Jen Hadfield <A HREF="http://www.rsaartsandecology.org.uk/magazine/features/jen-hadfield--ecopoetics" REL="nofollow">here</A> and a blog post about her <A HREF="http://artsandecology.rsablogs.org.uk/?p=495" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181760439333509199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-17044502899910955802009-02-02T00:12:00.000-08:002009-02-02T00:12:00.000-08:00I like Richmond although in my opinion its spoilt ...I like Richmond although in my opinion its spoilt by allowing cars to park or even in to the centre of it like they do as are many of these old market towns. Bob.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830090701346321489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-61240857669888241582009-02-01T14:41:00.000-08:002009-02-01T14:41:00.000-08:00A fascinating story, Pat. My dad used to sing the ...A fascinating story, Pat. My dad used to sing the song to me when I was a child living in Kingston-on-Thames in suburban Surrey. Richmond being next door, I used to assume that it referred to that most Home Counties of little towns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-35136343186280879892009-02-01T14:32:00.000-08:002009-02-01T14:32:00.000-08:00What a picturesque thoroughfare (scaffolding aside...What a picturesque thoroughfare (scaffolding aside).So many women in those days died in childbirth - it was a general concensus that I would have then,with my birthing experience as well! One child's enough thanks. I guess with the scaffolding, we have to be grateful for repairs and maintenance, but was I was not too happy to finally reach Florence, and unable to see Michealangelo's David due to scaffolding and no admission!Very disappointng.I enjoyed this post -thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85024266369371199522009-02-01T09:35:00.000-08:002009-02-01T09:35:00.000-08:00Thank you for writing this beautiful post with the...Thank you for writing this beautiful post with the sad story!<BR/>The photos are lovely.I like these towns.<BR/>I hope you stay warm indoors, si do I. Yesterday I was on a bird watching tour with a friend of mine. We went to Zeeland in the southwest of the country.The three times we went out of the coach it was extremely cold, but it was worth the trouble. We saw many geese and other waterbirds, even a seal.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63167766100958068492009-02-01T02:11:00.000-08:002009-02-01T02:11:00.000-08:00Glad you all enjoyed the post - hope some of you m...Glad you all enjoyed the post - hope some of you may visit sometime. If you do, let me know - then perhaps we could meet for a coffee.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-83442307134155812042009-01-31T15:52:00.000-08:002009-01-31T15:52:00.000-08:00At first I thought you meant Richmond, London - no...At first I thought you meant Richmond, London - now that would have been a long way to go for a book!<BR/>Since I now know it's not that far away, I'll have to go visit it sometime - sounds charming.Mistlethrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051761614198488243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52545295006475314762009-01-31T13:15:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:15:00.000-08:00Those Georgian houses are beautiful. Such an eleg...Those Georgian houses are beautiful. Such an elegant style.Dragonstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935435587527038459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-3076397335226954112009-01-31T11:52:00.000-08:002009-01-31T11:52:00.000-08:00It looks a lovely place.I think I have been there ...It looks a lovely place.I think I have been there just once,years ago...would love to visit again ;-)Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991496263250729580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-33905892743123304752009-01-31T11:13:00.000-08:002009-01-31T11:13:00.000-08:00There are many towns in the US named Richmond, pro...There are many towns in the US named Richmond, probably after this original place. It is always inconvenient when things are under renovation, but it is usually so nice when the spiffery is completed. So few places here have cobblestone streets. That must be a skill, like thatching roofs, that remains more appreciated on the other side of the pond.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655189620056032790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-26298638772025281972009-01-31T09:20:00.001-08:002009-01-31T09:20:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-75071734213200479432009-01-31T09:20:00.000-08:002009-01-31T09:20:00.000-08:00Such a glimpse of lovely England.A delight.Such a glimpse of lovely England.<BR/>A delight.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964291132366262298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-34826003206681813262009-01-31T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-31T08:44:00.000-08:00Another great posting, Weaver.Thank you for sharin...Another great posting, Weaver.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing it with us and a lovely cuppa too.<BR/><BR/>best wishes, my dear friend,<BR/><BR/>AnnieAnnie Wickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086872542948192391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-41698206852767231802009-01-31T08:32:00.000-08:002009-01-31T08:32:00.000-08:00What a lovely old town Richmond is. Many people ha...What a lovely old town Richmond is. Many people have told me so and from your photos I can see what they mean. We used to sing 'Sweet Lass of Richmond Hill' at school, many moons ago. It is such a happy sounding song - so sad that the happiness didn't last.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-70033172270948565872009-01-31T07:10:00.001-08:002009-01-31T07:10:00.001-08:00I tried to write a haibun (to date my first and on...I tried to write a haibun (to date my first and only) after my first visit to Richmond Castle. I loved the sensory garden and the parliament of rooks. You have pipped me to the post with the Jen Hadfield book! Yet another for my aNobii wish list!Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-55923466811690541732009-01-31T07:10:00.000-08:002009-01-31T07:10:00.000-08:00Hello Weaver,I can say that I've been to Richmond ...Hello Weaver,<BR/><BR/>I can say that I've been to Richmond and it is a lovely town, if a little hilly! I also knew the song but not the story behind it, so thanks for that.<BR/><BR/>It's always a shame when places we want to photograph are shrouded in scaffolding, isn't it?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-7766963629981598082009-01-31T07:06:00.000-08:002009-01-31T07:06:00.000-08:00I enjoyed singing the song in my head as I read th...I enjoyed singing the song in my head as I read the words. Thanks for this musical interlude.Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-33053111698585130732009-01-31T07:05:00.000-08:002009-01-31T07:05:00.000-08:00Lovely photos, Weaver. What a charming place is Ri...Lovely photos, Weaver. What a charming place is Richmond!<BR/><BR/>Beautiful song also, and sad story.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your new book!Raph G. Neckmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468502742144495020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49977783730283959372009-01-31T06:31:00.001-08:002009-01-31T06:31:00.001-08:00Glad you enjoyed the sad story Teresa and Helen.Glad you enjoyed the sad story Teresa and Helen.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-72806707133756330922009-01-31T06:31:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:31:00.000-08:00Sorry I missed you Dominic.Sorry I missed you Dominic.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-20263236291707919952009-01-31T06:16:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:16:00.000-08:00Great photos and your post really brought the plac...Great photos and your post really brought the place alive.HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-69491632128272037922009-01-31T06:15:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:15:00.000-08:00Oh, how sweet and how sad! Loved the photos, thoug...Oh, how sweet and how sad! Loved the photos, though.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-77982906339946712002009-01-31T06:05:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:05:00.000-08:00I parked at the top of this hill only an hour ago ...I parked at the top of this hill only an hour ago - just before you posted this. I looked down it, thinking what a photogenic spot it was. <BR/><BR/>I was on my way to the Oxfam shop round the corner, where I bought Hesse's Steppenwolf, a Maigret and three old classical records. We then drove off down the said hill, stopping to eat lunch on the hill over Downholme.Dominic Rivronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618013365521035400noreply@blogger.com