tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post160622686108341404..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: Oh what a circusCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-104947633948525822015-07-22T15:44:13.552-07:002015-07-22T15:44:13.552-07:00Hello my lovely. Don't ever worry about comme...Hello my lovely. Don't ever worry about commenting on mine, I know how crazy life can be. Happy birthday to your big sis. Lovely that you all got together to celebrate it. Mind you with a gaff like that, I'd go and celebrate opening a new pint of milk with them. That pool is heavenly, and then when you tell us it's in a woodland setting, that takes it to a perfect rating. Not surprised the kids love it. Look at you looking all sexy and sophisticated in your maxi. Gorgeous. And it runs in the family. Your niece is a supermodel. Not surprised Nina's besotted! Those are awfully bendy girls in that there circus! Xxxxxfrecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-49429549641149529652015-07-15T06:57:56.346-07:002015-07-15T06:57:56.346-07:00I can relate to a busy schedule and falling behind...I can relate to a busy schedule and falling behind on comments and blogging. Your life is rich and full, and I can see that you're having a fabulous time with your children and your family. The wonderful thing is that blogging has developed relationships that will be around during times such as these. It only makes you more interesting!<br /><br />Love the hats by Philip Treacy!The Style Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03760710805926873206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-74229567629387255322015-07-15T00:16:20.386-07:002015-07-15T00:16:20.386-07:00Wow the circus looked amazing I haven't been t...Wow the circus looked amazing I haven't been to one for years I took the boys when they were much smaller. Your sister house and land looks gorgeous what a wonderful peaceful space no wonder the children liked it there :-) Have a restful summer holidays if you are able, dee xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807783495138462705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-2609714952644343612015-07-13T23:31:29.485-07:002015-07-13T23:31:29.485-07:00So nice that you managed to take so many photos fr...So nice that you managed to take so many photos from the show, really enjoyed to have a glimpse of it! Your sister's house looks like one from a fairy tale: so cute-looking and all that greenery around! I miss your regular posts and hope you will not have to drop blogging completely.Olga Ranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13875044569337689314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-30494102281630802722015-07-13T23:29:20.366-07:002015-07-13T23:29:20.366-07:00If I was like ... lets say 11 or 44 and if Barbie ...If I was like ... lets say 11 or 44 and if Barbie was a relative of mine I would probably brag a lot about it. And if I owned a Puccini-like dress that the one you wear in the last image I would probably move into it. Ulla-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583954716357906569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-15042183675607756822015-07-13T14:22:17.430-07:002015-07-13T14:22:17.430-07:00Nothing gets me like a good old fashioned circus, ...Nothing gets me like a good old fashioned circus, and a slap up dinner to boot. Gosh well birthdays don't come much better. All kids really need is a big swimming pool and woods to run around in, perhaps you can book them in for the summer!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167754830312947336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-34585147094169734192015-07-13T07:35:50.169-07:002015-07-13T07:35:50.169-07:00What a fab way to celebrate a birthday, sure beats...What a fab way to celebrate a birthday, sure beats a carvery down the Toby, doesn't it?<br />I'd kill for that stage set as decor in our house.<br />You aren't half one stylish looking family. Your frocks are fabulous and Claudia really is proper grown-up. Belinda and Alan's house is gorgeous. Pets and a pool? Perfect.<br />I dunno how you do it. We've only got work, never mind children to look after. <br />Love you! xxxxx<br /><br /><br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-89101216817806921322015-07-13T06:58:53.100-07:002015-07-13T06:58:53.100-07:00Giffords Circus is great fun, we've been going...Giffords Circus is great fun, we've been going ever since Monkeychild was a toddler and its now part and parcel of her birthday celebrations. Glad to see that you all had a fab time too xxxThe Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-47089856549507470472015-07-12T23:56:49.380-07:002015-07-12T23:56:49.380-07:00These last couple of weeks of school are always ja...These last couple of weeks of school are always jam packed with little extras and that means extra demands on time which is always in short supply! I think it's blogging which gives as it's the easiest thing to go, it just sits waiting patiently for you to return.<br />The whole circus celebration looks like such good fun. I love Nina's lollypop top, I'd like one of those.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-45637722578681166192015-07-12T16:41:49.223-07:002015-07-12T16:41:49.223-07:00What lovely photos and you look fabulous as always...What lovely photos and you look fabulous as always in your dresses, the floral print shift and that lovely maxi in the last photo. And your daughter is growing up fast isn't she?<br />You have my total empathy about not finding the time to blog while working - I found it bloody difficult while I was working and teaching at the same time. I thought I'd have more time to blog once I took maternity leave! PAH! It's even worse now! This is the first time I've got to read a blog in more than a month let alone post. Anyway I'm glad I made it to yours!Veshoeviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435514642440232185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-10365932808754475832015-07-12T12:26:04.541-07:002015-07-12T12:26:04.541-07:00You and your big girl look lovely in those pretty ...You and your big girl look lovely in those pretty floral dresses! I am not usually a fan of circuses but this one looks rather artsy and I like the look of it! It seems that so many of us are busy apologising these days, trying to explain why we are not able to blog as much or read blogs or comment. I think it is just wanting to say to our friends, hey I still value you even if things are looking different at the moment. You have always seemed such a busy and productive person to me. I absolutely understand what it is like when there is a bit more on the plate than you can handle. You will figure it out and get to a comfortable place eventually. Anyone worth keeping in your life won't go away. xoxoShawna McComberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296162660865309624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-34643545189189322732015-07-11T17:12:06.449-07:002015-07-11T17:12:06.449-07:00Dear Curtise, real family life is indeed like a re...Dear Curtise, real family life is indeed like a real circus -- a juggling act with so many balls in the air at once one doesn't dare guess how many will be too many. We've all been in the center ring at one time or another and we do understand how difficult it is to balance priorities. Thank you for sharing snapshots and comments about your beautiful family and their adventures!Beth Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720634636307254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-43690025951305116212015-07-11T11:24:55.702-07:002015-07-11T11:24:55.702-07:00A fab post, thank you for sharing with us. Your si...A fab post, thank you for sharing with us. Your sister's garden is amazing! Sometimes blogging has to take a back seat to real life, it's annoying when you want to blog but just can't find the time. Like another commenter has said though, grandma time is precious time, so you just blog when you can, we will still be here! Your blue sandals are lovely, by the way xxxdiaryofapennypincherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314692740147273227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-89241070723689790822015-07-11T11:21:07.449-07:002015-07-11T11:21:07.449-07:00oh yes, I've missed you too, but I know that b...oh yes, I've missed you too, but I know that blogging is not so important than Real Life and sometimes we employ our time in necessary things like working, cooking or sleeping!!!<br />That circus looks really appealing to me, romantic and lovely, colorful and really well produced!<br />Lovely to see you enjoying some country relax with family!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-1990713081641956212015-07-11T04:19:18.297-07:002015-07-11T04:19:18.297-07:00That looks like a lovely family occasion (and Leal...That looks like a lovely family occasion (and Leala's hair is AMAZING).<br /><br />Sometimes something has to give, and better blogging than your sanity!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-82185222792140793312015-07-11T02:48:59.060-07:002015-07-11T02:48:59.060-07:00oh dont apologise for not blogging! life happens, ...oh dont apologise for not blogging! life happens, we get busy and things get neglected! my blogging has gone from 3 times weekly over the years to once a month, so dont be sad! <br /><br />I love this circus! especially as its the kind that relies on human strength and ability and not the submission of animals to entertain. they still have those sorts of circus' here with lions and what not. <br /><br />your day looks so perfectly English! from the tea pots to the miss matching plates at the dinner! love it! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-59224645010897298472015-07-11T02:23:22.444-07:002015-07-11T02:23:22.444-07:00Apologies accepted but really not needed. Jugglin...Apologies accepted but really not needed. Juggling is what mothers do, and we do it the best we can. LOVE all your photos, but you know I always love your photos. I have not been to a circus for such a long time, that looked pretty good, quite different from how I remember them. NO Animals these days, times have changed, for the better I suspect. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315638690434873691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-5041090218972842922015-07-10T14:27:36.553-07:002015-07-10T14:27:36.553-07:00I can't talk I haven't blogged for ages du...I can't talk I haven't blogged for ages due to one thing and another.<br /><br />First year I haven't been to Giffords, I always went with my Dad who just loved it, so it didn't seem right somehow. Maybe next year.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-65384107934689785302015-07-10T12:54:24.380-07:002015-07-10T12:54:24.380-07:00I'm having a crazy end of term too!
Fabulous p...I'm having a crazy end of term too!<br />Fabulous photos, thank you for sharing the joy xMrs Bertimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035533575712068296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-19834019231718959802015-07-10T09:08:45.988-07:002015-07-10T09:08:45.988-07:00Your time away looks like a chill out place the ga...Your time away looks like a chill out place the garden looks great wish I had a garden xDawn rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658109186284804182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-84060515780526707532015-07-10T04:51:53.048-07:002015-07-10T04:51:53.048-07:00How did I miss the circus? Sulk, sulk! I would als...How did I miss the circus? Sulk, sulk! I would also be spectacularly awful at all circus related skills and be sent home too, you are not alone my dear!Charishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660480515664679559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-9287782168975342582015-07-10T01:12:45.592-07:002015-07-10T01:12:45.592-07:00this is a very sigh-inducing post - full of beauty...this is a very sigh-inducing post - full of beauty and happiness!!!!<br />love the candy floss arrow pointing at nina!!! so true :-)<br />miss you so much! xxxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-88565693248510838962015-07-10T00:58:04.058-07:002015-07-10T00:58:04.058-07:00Well that was a lovely catch up post ! I shall loo...Well that was a lovely catch up post ! I shall look out for Giffords as it looks so quirky. <br />It sounds like you had a wonderful time together as a family. <br /><br />Something has to give; I Blog far less these days xxBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-33496595362275002252015-07-09T23:58:16.791-07:002015-07-09T23:58:16.791-07:00I am glad to see you living life to the full.
Seei...I am glad to see you living life to the full.<br />Seeing your children growing so much and the family together is such a joy.<br />Do not bother about the comments I also comment when I can.<br />XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXmispapelicoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209220366975722334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-82142922503646153452015-07-09T16:19:16.022-07:002015-07-09T16:19:16.022-07:00Wow ... their house in the country looks stunning ...Wow ... their house in the country looks stunning ... how lucky are they.<br />Gotta love a circus :0)<br />xxAngels have Red Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483975077509536637noreply@blogger.com