tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post1823790467535066602..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: What a Difference One Lock Makes!Les Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-7390966427013895032013-05-22T12:13:10.981+00:002013-05-22T12:13:10.981+00:00Hi Bryce,
There are moments and places when the v...Hi Bryce, <br />There are moments and places when the veil between the past and present is thin. For me Waltham Church and abbey gardens both of those came together at a congruent point in the garden.<br />JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-62511993815610460702013-05-22T12:11:15.573+00:002013-05-22T12:11:15.573+00:00Hi Kat,
Lovely to hear from you. Very often when ...Hi Kat, <br />Lovely to hear from you. Very often when we visit churches they ahve been remodeled or rebuilt to hold off the ravages of time and there is little left of previous eras but the stone walls. Sometimes when we find ruins, but Waltham Abbey is such a lovely example of a cherished church brought forward through the centuries with an eye to saving as much as possible. The British excel as finding new uses for the old, and allowing that ancient flavor to come through.<br />Hugs, JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-77605157200861071502013-05-20T23:22:05.302+00:002013-05-20T23:22:05.302+00:00" What a fabulous idea! Small stones shift un..." What a fabulous idea! Small stones shift under my feet as I tread across the open floor, examining the round well head and adjacent fire pit. I close my eyes and listen....the present fades and the past becomes the immediate moment. I hear the repetitive clang of the blacksmith's hammer and the nicker of horses waiting to be shod. Monks murmur in the sun beyond the forge's shade. The smell of sweat--animal and human--fills my nose and a heat shimmering haze moves behind my eyes. The sudden encounter of hot metal with cold water fills the forge with the SSSSSSSSSsound of steam rising, filling my chest, carrying the tang of hot iron inside me."<br /><br />Jaq: you are psychic, which very likely is a result of your beliefs.<br />Absolutely super description; ever thought of doing canal guidebooks<br />for future publishing????<br /><br /> "Les calls to me and I return to my own moment in time, my eyes opening to the present. It is time to go..."<br /><br />It is time actually to continue to discover your adopted country.<br />I look forward to your continued<br />journey in an ancient land.<br /><br />One of these days, one of these days I shall also return.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-6354367184918696462013-05-20T19:08:19.633+00:002013-05-20T19:08:19.633+00:00I want to shower my appreciation on you, Jaq, for ...I want to shower my appreciation on you, Jaq, for your pictures and tour throughout the Church of the Holy Cross and Saint Lawrence. It was wonderful to see all of its beauty and ancient arts, which are built right into the surroundings! The beautiful blue arch with the moon, sun, and stars was just one representation of beauty and wholeness. Lovely! Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647044324170662045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-20478116599320341562013-05-20T18:37:45.710+00:002013-05-20T18:37:45.710+00:00Wow Jaq your passion and enthusiasm and lust for l...Wow Jaq your passion and enthusiasm and lust for life jump out and provide joy and wonder to us all. What a tough gig as you say. Glad it came together for the two of you. Will send this link on.<br />Karen in PullmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-36606343054489594152013-05-19T08:41:03.390+00:002013-05-19T08:41:03.390+00:00Spring arrives in March in Hobbs, NM and promptly ...Spring arrives in March in Hobbs, NM and promptly moves into summer issuing in temps in the low 100's this week :). The sun has a really sharp quality here due to the altitude. I like it until it hits 110, then I need a hat. I wouldn't bring you here for love nor money it is dreadful (except the sunshine :)). XXOO - OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-63488263659277215872013-05-19T08:39:44.432+00:002013-05-19T08:39:44.432+00:00I am grateful for the time we spent at Waltham Abb...I am grateful for the time we spent at Waltham Abbey;otherwise I think I would have had a nervous breakdown!! Strawberries and Amaretto! MMMmmm.... I'll bet fresh peeled and sliced peaches would be good in Amaretto as well! <br />The dog that done it post is coming up after the nature reserve, locks, and nowhere to moor. <br />Love JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-16846025855173817182013-05-19T08:04:38.389+00:002013-05-19T08:04:38.389+00:00Loved the pics of the Abbey Jaq, don't know ho... Loved the pics of the Abbey Jaq, don't know how we missed that one, wrong place - wrong time !! Have a lovely day. Oh you must try the strawberries with Ameretto too. When's the Angel Bars saga coming ?????? Lol Lol xxxxJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924405629672504428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-83839782325888358782013-05-19T00:08:09.069+00:002013-05-19T00:08:09.069+00:00Hello O!
I'm glad you enjoyed visiting vicario...Hello O!<br />I'm glad you enjoyed visiting vicariously with us. Does spring actually ever arrive in Hobbs, NM?<br />Love to Rob and huge hugs to you, <br />JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-26653474241981346662013-05-19T00:06:27.466+00:002013-05-19T00:06:27.466+00:00Lovely Jaq! Thank you :)
OrindaLovely Jaq! Thank you :)<br />OrindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-55086524738790420012013-05-19T00:05:08.772+00:002013-05-19T00:05:08.772+00:00Hi Bonnie!
Yes indeedy it is a tough gig but some...Hi Bonnie! <br />Yes indeedy it is a tough gig but someone has to do it and it might as well be us! This is new water for us both. Les is not a history or culture geek like me. He does these things for my enjoyment. In return I make sure he is all loved up, well fed and full of laughter. It's a win/win situation! ;)<br />Give our best to Steve.<br />Hugs,JaqMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-12124264976910376022013-05-19T00:02:42.548+00:002013-05-19T00:02:42.548+00:00Wow, the grounds around the Abbey are fabulous. A...Wow, the grounds around the Abbey are fabulous. And I love all the brick walls (foundations?). It's so sad that you and Les have all this time to just roam around and look at everything! Has Les seen most of this stuff before or is it all new to him as well?<br /> <br />Bonnie BurkettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-64571043270698811002013-05-18T23:41:06.067+00:002013-05-18T23:41:06.067+00:00Hi Chas,
If you've read the previous post you...Hi Chas, <br />If you've read the previous post you will know why we recommend you drive to Waltham Abbey! It is a lovely little town and Les says be sure to visit the Lea Valley White Water Centre as well. They are open Wednesday through Sunday and it is fascinating a not to be missed. I' so glad you enjoyed a walk down memory lane with me! thanks for following our blog. <br />Jaq and LesMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-18453714443855116462013-05-18T23:18:01.087+00:002013-05-18T23:18:01.087+00:00Hi Jac & Les
What a wonderful and interesting...Hi Jac & Les<br /><br />What a wonderful and interesting blog!! I was born and raised a few miles from Waltham Abbey town, but, probably because it was virtually on my doorstep, never got around to reading up on its history, or indeed visiting the Abbey (driven past it hundreds of times) although I knew it was an important historical site associated with King Harold, I just knew it as 'the Abbey' and just took it for granted, indeed, as a lad (50 years ago), I had many a pint in the King Harolds Head Pub in Nazeing (about 3 miles away), now you have made me wonder why did the pub get that name?? Although I now live about 100 miles away, your blog has bought many childhood memories flooding back, and methinks I should go back and visit the Abbey to appreciate what was on my doorstep and taken for granted those many years ago.<br /><br />Beardy Chas<br />(friend of Graham & Jill NB Matilda Rose)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com