tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post2127512906156737024..comments2024-03-26T06:45:32.717+00:00Comments on Circle of the Year: A Visit to Hill TopRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-49906760010832587842008-05-21T19:32:00.000+01:002008-05-21T19:32:00.000+01:00Wow~! What beautiful photographs! This is Heather ...Wow~! What beautiful photographs! This is Heather from the Tasha group...Im so happy you liked to this! Such a visual feast!~Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162985502341523594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-69012608813523187692008-03-11T13:40:00.000+00:002008-03-11T13:40:00.000+00:00I love your blog! Would you be upset if I added y...I love your blog! Would you be upset if I added your blog to mine?<BR/>http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/ <BR/>I live on a farm in Colorado, the western side of Colorado, called Delta. Farming, as a way of life, is fast disappearing in western Colorado, due to farms being sold to developers/subdivisions. Therefore, I decided to share with anyone who was interested, what farm life is/was like in my lifetime.<BR/>I can honestly say that I now understand what the American Indian felt like as he watched his way of life disappearing!<BR/>Once again I love your blog, the beautiful trips you take, and that wonderful exciting time of the Tudors!<BR/>Linda BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-46097351160338875362007-06-01T17:24:00.000+01:002007-06-01T17:24:00.000+01:00Thank you for your post and all your lovely photog...Thank you for your post and all your lovely photographs. I am currently reading the Beatrix Potter biography by Linda Lear and I'm sure I will return to these photos when I get to that part in the book.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-55528216804051020832007-05-29T20:00:00.000+01:002007-05-29T20:00:00.000+01:00Oh thank you for sharing these Rowan! Hill Top is ...Oh thank you for sharing these Rowan! Hill Top is on my list of places to visit, so this was very welcome indeed! I too am not thrilled with the NT's no photography rule, or their issues with lighting. I remember reading a memoir by a lady who spent a number of years taking care of a NT home with her husband, and she too was dismayed by the lack of lighting - apparently in her case it was done so the delicate vegetable dyed carpets and fabrics would not fade any further.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-63888401431492155522007-05-29T16:30:00.000+01:002007-05-29T16:30:00.000+01:00Rowan,What a beautiful trip report! It's almost li...Rowan,<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful trip report! It's almost like I have been there, it is really a very gorgeous home and area. Next time I am in England I will def. visit this area too.<BR/><BR/>How lucky we are that you are willing to take these trips for us, and share the "view"....:)<BR/>LidyFrenchGardenHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121507761140372411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-22637010028497145602007-05-29T01:44:00.000+01:002007-05-29T01:44:00.000+01:00P.S.Beatrix Potter......Sorry about that.....Betty...P.S.<BR/>Beatrix Potter......Sorry about that.....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-36909337635492613052007-05-29T01:41:00.000+01:002007-05-29T01:41:00.000+01:00Beatrice Potter is one of my favorites...Just toda...Beatrice Potter is one of my favorites...Just today I ordered the DVD of 'Miss Potter' and look forward to watching it with my 16 year old twin granddaughters....<BR/>Thank you for the lovely tour...<BR/><BR/>Your grandchild is precious, back side and all..Betty @ Country CharmBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-46552071086542060022007-05-23T15:37:00.000+01:002007-05-23T15:37:00.000+01:00Adding my thanks to the others for taking the time...Adding my thanks to the others for taking the time to share your photographs with us :)<BR/><BR/>I didn't see Beatrix Potter's home while in the Lake District...I think time had something to do with that...but I wish I had...this makes up for it in a bit of a way :)sheila from life @ #17https://www.blogger.com/profile/14307471105709629639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-74696769053491334072007-05-22T11:59:00.000+01:002007-05-22T11:59:00.000+01:00It really does look lovely - I've always wanted to...It really does look lovely - I've always wanted to explore that area, but haven't ever had the chance.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the NT tending to make homes feel cold and impersonal - we found that with alot of the houses we visited in Dorset, however there is one notable exception, a house in Northumberland called Wallington - it is a wonderful place and feels so cosy and warm, perhaps because the original owners still live in parts of it. They could definitely do with adding some 'love' to a place. I'm with you on the no-photography too - some places do let you take photographs if you don't use flash, although when it's so dark it is very difficult to take a photo without - sometimes asking will yield results. We encountered this problem with Cotehele house in Cornwall, it was pitch black inside because the tapestries may fade with the sun - such a pity, we could hardly make them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-49885623966202779522007-05-22T04:29:00.000+01:002007-05-22T04:29:00.000+01:00Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful pictur...Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful pictures of Hill Top. I really enjoyed them!<BR/>KelliKellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959889019639336499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-12192931167395177702007-05-21T22:03:00.000+01:002007-05-21T22:03:00.000+01:00You write so evocatively Rowan that I want to go b...You write so evocatively Rowan that I want to go back to the Lakes quite soon (I haven't been for about 8 years).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-17950188557550070002007-05-21T17:34:00.000+01:002007-05-21T17:34:00.000+01:00The pictures of Lake Windemere are incredible. Wha...The pictures of Lake Windemere are incredible. What incredible surroundings ... I was happy to go on tour of Beatrix Potter's surroundings. It is sad that her place has more of a museum feel to it.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-47322645336858552612007-05-21T09:32:00.000+01:002007-05-21T09:32:00.000+01:00Rowan,It's such a pleasure when you return from yo...Rowan,<BR/>It's such a pleasure when you return from your travels and share your excursions through pictures. Of course, all the more so since we both seem to be enamored of many of the same things. The buclic English countryside is so relaxing and stimulating at the same time for me.<BR/>I've never read Potter, but certainly am aware of her writings.<BR/>Spring and summer do require much more outside attention and that leaves little time for blogging. A time for everything as the saying goes. We'll be moving to the river cottage in the week ahead and like you may not be as faithful a blogger as I've been through the winter months.<BR/>BTW..today is my 1 year blogaversary.<BR/>relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-72604268804612910472007-05-21T08:27:00.000+01:002007-05-21T08:27:00.000+01:00OMYGOSH! Rowan what a wonderful holiday you had an...OMYGOSH! Rowan what a wonderful holiday you had and all the beautiful photos too. <BR/><BR/>This would have to be a dream come true for one of our little grand daughters should she ever be able to go and see the way you have all the famous Beatrix Potter homes. one day she may just do that too.<BR/><BR/>I will have to show her your lovely photos and to think you walked up those lovely garden paths too.<BR/><BR/>thank you for sharing this with us here in Australia.<BR/>The world is so much smaller through the eyes of blogger friends.<BR/>Lee-annPear tree cottage!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10056634124523395270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-89109418408089509492007-05-20T23:52:00.000+01:002007-05-20T23:52:00.000+01:00sounds like your vacation was a lot more relaxing ...sounds like your vacation was a lot more relaxing that mine was! Love the pictures, especially of the gardens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-22472786761285371102007-05-20T20:47:00.000+01:002007-05-20T20:47:00.000+01:00I know what you mean about the NT. The Lakes is a...I know what you mean about the NT. The Lakes is a great place to take a dog though, we've been invited into so many shops whenever one of us has stood outside with ours. I can tell you of one pub which allows dogs in, even where food is being served. The owners Bearded Collie pads around the bar and likes his drop of beer!Lynda (Granny K)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769451312708886145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-86614548640900567252007-05-20T00:09:00.000+01:002007-05-20T00:09:00.000+01:00Hello Rowan, I stopped by before, but could not le...Hello Rowan, I stopped by before, but could not leave a comment!! <BR/><BR/>I knew I would love your trip report and I do! What a beautiful place. The photos and your words are wonderful! I felt as though I was there.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much!<BR/>Pat<BR/>Back Porch MusingsPAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-69954896743822796032007-05-19T20:32:00.000+01:002007-05-19T20:32:00.000+01:00What a wonderful post! Thank you for the tour of ...What a wonderful post! Thank you for the tour of Beatrix Potter's childhood home. I enjoyed it very, very much. <BR/><BR/>:) LaTeaDahLa Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-78535708242215212472007-05-19T20:28:00.000+01:002007-05-19T20:28:00.000+01:00What a lovely post.I am flying over to GB tomorow ...What a lovely post.<BR/>I am flying over to GB tomorow for a week, and this really gave me the perfect mood :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-87403813256014549422007-05-19T19:31:00.000+01:002007-05-19T19:31:00.000+01:00Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound.Beaut...Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound.<BR/>Beautiful picturespeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-50728616668862429552007-05-19T13:08:00.000+01:002007-05-19T13:08:00.000+01:00Yaaaaaaaa! Now I can comment in this entry! Yes,...Yaaaaaaaa! Now I can comment in this entry! <BR/><BR/>Yes, the settings-gremlins have been at work! You are the second person I've recently seen have this very problem. ,-)<BR/><BR/>But I now can say how I love this entry!!! All of the photos and text of course. Plus, how I'd love to be invited into some of those houses... in the row of cottages in Hawkshead. Oh how I want to peek in those windows and knock on those doors and be invited in. :-)<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nancismilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-16918433465424825732007-05-19T12:30:00.000+01:002007-05-19T12:30:00.000+01:00Never having had the opportunity to visit in perso...Never having had the opportunity to visit in person, this is definitely the next best thing. Your photos and despcription are lovely. <BR/>It is unfortunate they have depersonalised it, I understand what you mean.<BR/>The house and the surrouinding countryside look lovely, and a wander around that village looks like something I would really enjoy. <BR/>Tell Mr. B. Baggins I am very impressed with him, but really expected no less from such a sophisticated gentleman..<BR/>hugs<BR/>xxSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731396546695910306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32992882.post-403081628559983652007-05-19T09:00:00.000+01:002007-05-19T09:00:00.000+01:00It's good to have you back, Rowan - I always look ...It's good to have you back, Rowan - I always look forward to your posts. Thanks for the photos of Hill Top Farm, my daughters would love to go there. It's a shame that NT has depersonalised it as you say. I love the Lake Distric but it does get so busy - you probably chose a good time to visit. Have a good weekend.<BR/>Kim xRagged Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339985100168927169noreply@blogger.com