tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post8618302548443743012..comments2023-10-01T14:22:47.269+01:00Comments on A Likely Story: The Other Side of EssexTeresa Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-11023279577837755592012-06-23T19:15:56.442+01:002012-06-23T19:15:56.442+01:00Michael Palin, there's another one I like very...Michael Palin, there's another one I like very much, Maggie :-) Maybe it was him who crossed the road in front of you? He gets about doesn't he :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-22372673259522457572012-06-23T12:48:42.245+01:002012-06-23T12:48:42.245+01:00Just thought of the other person I really like and...Just thought of the other person I really like and quite similar to GRJ - Michael Palin. Thought he crossed over the road in front of my car today! Must have been thinking about him because I'm sure he's not from these parts. I think he's from my home town of Sheffield?Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-5070192835008891592012-06-21T19:33:51.390+01:002012-06-21T19:33:51.390+01:00They really do stick in the memory, don't they...They really do stick in the memory, don't they, Biddy :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-52169069880367695682012-06-21T15:55:44.271+01:002012-06-21T15:55:44.271+01:00I do like GRJ - unfailingly entertaining. I can s...I do like GRJ - unfailingly entertaining. I can still vividly remember a lot of the sketches from Not the Nine O'clock News. Such a talented lot.Biddy Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01298194966986960025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-74700234818127188182012-06-21T14:56:02.753+01:002012-06-21T14:56:02.753+01:00You may still be able to see it on iPlayer, Olivia...You may still be able to see it on iPlayer, Olivia. I like going over to Walton now and then and I used to cycle over there when I was a teenager - happy days :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-32667715782564112202012-06-21T14:46:40.720+01:002012-06-21T14:46:40.720+01:00I wish I'd seen that programme, Teresa! As an ...I wish I'd seen that programme, Teresa! As an Essex Girl myself I know there are beautiful parts of our county and it's a shame it's got such a dire name in some quarters. We always go to Walton on the Naze if we get nice days in the summer (ha ha!) - as it brings back childhood memories. Both Himself and I were taken there as kids - but only for special treats. Southend was the norm!Sheila Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206301877289623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-2075439775109400082012-06-20T08:10:53.391+01:002012-06-20T08:10:53.391+01:00Jersey does look beautiful, Debs - and if it's...Jersey does look beautiful, Debs - and if it's any consolation, I don't think of tax exiles when I think of it, just a lovely island :-) x<br /><br />Thank you for not mentioning TOWIE, Gary. You'll notice I didn't either ;-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-76687524459515072182012-06-20T01:57:49.232+01:002012-06-20T01:57:49.232+01:00Hi Teresa,
This was great and gave me a further in...Hi Teresa,<br />This was great and gave me a further insight into the "real" Essex folks.<br />I've always wanted a barge and I reckon it would be such a peaceful way to live. <br />Okay, no mention from me of "TOWIE":)<br />All the best,<br />Gary xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-41062435043574773372012-06-19T21:00:05.535+01:002012-06-19T21:00:05.535+01:00I don't know Essex, but it's so nice when ...I don't know Essex, but it's so nice when they show where you come from in a positive way. Jersey was on Coast the other day and looked so beautiful, whereas usually the programmes/papers focus on tax exiles, etc.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-24227744656109065702012-06-19T09:03:53.295+01:002012-06-19T09:03:53.295+01:00Thank you, Diane xThank you, Diane xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-14994252876285885822012-06-19T01:51:52.623+01:002012-06-19T01:51:52.623+01:00I enjoyed this, thanks Teresa. I love reading abou...I enjoyed this, thanks Teresa. I love reading about your side of the world. :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-233401267833306252012-06-18T17:02:40.030+01:002012-06-18T17:02:40.030+01:00It does have some very pretty bits doesn't it,...It does have some very pretty bits doesn't it, Old Kitty? Yes it is a steamed pudding - ooh pudding, I do fancy a pudding :-) x<br /><br />I hope so too, Marian x<br /><br />Agree with you there, Sue :-) x<br /><br />How lovely, Maria, living on a barge! They're very roomy aren't they? :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-76977945198527240972012-06-18T08:04:14.278+01:002012-06-18T08:04:14.278+01:00Sounds like I've missed out here. I'll try...Sounds like I've missed out here. I'll try and find the programme on iplayer later on...<br /> <br />River life interests me, I once wrote a story set on a barge, after my neighbour announced he had purchased one. We were invited to board one day in the school summer holiday, and I have been fascinated ever since.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-52521402287771300472012-06-17T21:46:10.699+01:002012-06-17T21:46:10.699+01:00I've got them all recorded and looking forward...I've got them all recorded and looking forward even more now to seeing them! <br />I loved Three Men in a Boat and isn't Cadbury gorgeous. :o) xxSue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-56404434099796680952012-06-17T16:46:49.979+01:002012-06-17T16:46:49.979+01:00I too loved Three Men In A Boat and wish they woul...I too loved Three Men In A Boat and wish they would make some more.marianhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-69373124864483864762012-06-17T14:20:43.685+01:002012-06-17T14:20:43.685+01:00I am so watching this on iplayer tonight once I ge...I am so watching this on iplayer tonight once I get home from work!! Oh wow - the programme looks even more delicious after reading this!!! I think Essex is such a beautiful county - I've only ever been to a tiny part of it courtesy of what was then National Express and their super saver gold card buy one get one free rail tickets!! And Plum Duff!!! What's not to like about plum duff! (It's a sort of steamed pudding isn't it?) LOL! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-51488193444655886092012-06-17T12:24:52.533+01:002012-06-17T12:24:52.533+01:00I wonder if they are nicer to look at than to trav...I wonder if they are nicer to look at than to travel on, Karen - I'm determined to find out one day x<br /><br />Dorothy L Sayers lived in Witham didn't she, Beryl? I think those barges do awaken the poet inside us :-) It is as if there are two completely different counties of Essex isn't it x<br /><br />Thank you, Suzy - what a lovely thing to say and thanks for the award, I shall try to make that my next blog post xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-31135448199418359592012-06-16T21:08:46.316+01:002012-06-16T21:08:46.316+01:00Hi Teresa, I think his programmes are good, funny ...Hi Teresa, I think his programmes are good, funny and I also love the brown labrador. I'd rather see that side of Essex. The other is all hype. I've given you the be inspired award over on my blog, as you've been an inspiration to me for a long time. <br />www.susanjanejones.wordpress.comsuzy doodlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115717046181879704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-70386299777886277112012-06-16T18:42:36.680+01:002012-06-16T18:42:36.680+01:00I loved the programme too Teresa, and recently wro...I loved the programme too Teresa, and recently wrote a Thames Barge poem. You are so right about the image of Essex, I was born in Witham and went to school in Maldon but now, living in Dorset, feel I almost have to apologise for my roots because of the constant bad press.Berylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-80602450319359225062012-06-16T18:05:17.661+01:002012-06-16T18:05:17.661+01:00I love plum duff. And barges feature in my second...I love plum duff. And barges feature in my second novel, though I've never actually been on one. <br /><br />I like them to look at, but am not keen on water. Now if they were on dry land ... well, I guess it wouldn't be the same!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-49718926418919548772012-06-16T17:09:06.491+01:002012-06-16T17:09:06.491+01:00I do - I had forgotten Bookworm, but it is coming ...I do - I had forgotten Bookworm, but it is coming back to me - thanks for reminding me, Debbie! I'd also forgotten to include the Restoration series xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-75951551653297818502012-06-16T17:06:43.721+01:002012-06-16T17:06:43.721+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-31999284042937031652012-06-16T16:58:14.969+01:002012-06-16T16:58:14.969+01:00I've plussed that one but haven't got roun...I've plussed that one but haven't got round to watching it yet. I'm a fan of him too. Do you remeber him in the Bookworm series, years ago?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-50287352531947810872012-06-16T09:03:14.772+01:002012-06-16T09:03:14.772+01:00Oh yes, Frances - wasn't he a bearded scientis...Oh yes, Frances - wasn't he a bearded scientist? x<br /><br />Me too, Jenny - there is so much more to Essex :-) x<br /><br />Did I mention I was excited, Patsy ;-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-34760135213908457592012-06-15T20:23:46.965+01:002012-06-15T20:23:46.965+01:00Not seen this myself, but I'm glad that your e...Not seen this myself, but I'm glad that your excitement was justified.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com