tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post6622620006238832345..comments2023-10-21T11:38:40.786+01:00Comments on Hilary B - can talk: I may yet be a domestic goddess, more dahlias and Art van Go make a brave move!HilaryBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-38222071069396634642013-09-24T19:55:15.088+01:002013-09-24T19:55:15.088+01:00Freddie - bob on .. we will freeze, we will not bo...Freddie - bob on .. we will freeze, we will not bottle ... far too busy with 'other' skills xxHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-8820968800515502362013-09-24T19:54:17.463+01:002013-09-24T19:54:17.463+01:00That would be excellent Mags - and I hope you are ...That would be excellent Mags - and I hope you are right about the people too. Am re-assured by your kind words about the wicked city .. am fearful I may get kidnapped or something (white slavery??) xHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-4095863154746699042013-09-24T15:36:45.933+01:002013-09-24T15:36:45.933+01:00I'll be there on the Sunday and will look out...I'll be there on the Sunday and will look out for you - I'm sure you're going to be surrounded with people nosy to see what you're up to!! ! As a Northerner in exile down in London, it's not too bad I promise. <br />magsramsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559934058887308651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-65016080865838001572013-09-23T21:54:41.056+01:002013-09-23T21:54:41.056+01:00I thought that too Hils, I've done the old bot...I thought that too Hils, I've done the old bottling thing in the past but can't be bothered now, that's what freezers are for! Also, as far as other skills you have, well, where do we start? Freddie.stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178411017689338482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-90495443694615932142013-09-22T13:49:54.180+01:002013-09-22T13:49:54.180+01:00God Bless You Irene!! - that sounds so lovely and ...God Bless You Irene!! - that sounds so lovely and simple and is exactly what I shall do .. even I can manage it. Funnily enough I was at a guild day yesterday and a friend asked why I didn't just freeze them?? Because I didn't know you could!! Am ashamed of myself really .. but I do know how to use matte medium and that must count for something? Have you started your pieces for new group Irene? If you could email me at hilarybeattie@ntlworld.com we could talk about that xxHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-55927472826826923582013-09-21T23:32:02.511+01:002013-09-21T23:32:02.511+01:00I find the easiest thing to do is stew plums and d...I find the easiest thing to do is stew plums and damsons in the microwave and then freeze them. I enjoyed your demos at FOQ. I am sure you will have a great audience. Enjoy.irene macwilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11758839710333575379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-65666414296359868572013-09-19T17:21:24.218+01:002013-09-19T17:21:24.218+01:00No worries Lesley - just happy to hear that it got...No worries Lesley - just happy to hear that it got to you! I shall tell the plums that I have it on good authority that good intentions count .. hope they listen - Hilary xHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-13829897210341276982013-09-19T17:19:53.547+01:002013-09-19T17:19:53.547+01:00You know Hilary - nor am I. I wouldn't have go...You know Hilary - nor am I. I wouldn't have gone except for Steph saying that I really should see the dahlias ..and as she is a trustworthy soul (well mostly) I went .. ad I am so pleased I did. They were/are magnificent - colours and combinations especially. The planter obviously had my kind of approach to colour - get it all in there!<br />South Devon is probably even more sleepy than Yorkshire! - whereabouts? - I once married a man from South Brent. Will certainly post results from K+S .. hopefully good ones xxHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-15755169688337768572013-09-19T17:14:55.129+01:002013-09-19T17:14:55.129+01:00Oh Maggi! - ye of little faith ... but you are of ...Oh Maggi! - ye of little faith ... but you are of course right. Oh well - at least I considered it. I'll try and get some photos to post for you .. although I have a bad habit of forgetting everything when I get excited. These photos need ot get in to a photo collage I think - H xHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-21810428066523823762013-09-19T17:12:29.014+01:002013-09-19T17:12:29.014+01:00Always a busy bunny here Bonnie .. isn't Missy...Always a busy bunny here Bonnie .. isn't Missy Pig gorgeous?? Chutney sounds nice - but more complicated .. I am going for bottling ... although I've eaten quite a few now!! xxHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-10789946829352210372013-09-19T17:10:56.930+01:002013-09-19T17:10:56.930+01:00Great stuff Dorothy .. I'll try and leave some...Great stuff Dorothy .. I'll try and leave some stuff for you to buy!! xHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-92050460315662682512013-09-19T14:32:48.695+01:002013-09-19T14:32:48.695+01:00Hilary ... loooong overdue thank you for getting y...Hilary ... loooong overdue thank you for getting your book to me - speedy quick! And you even signed it - what a treat to open the book and read your happy little note! <br /><br />Good luck with the canning(jam/chutney creations). Good intentions must count! Leslie B.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767081983532841190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-26123984129959249522013-09-19T10:34:27.724+01:002013-09-19T10:34:27.724+01:00I'm not normally a fan of dahlia's, but th...I'm not normally a fan of dahlia's, but these are lovely and the bees are obviously enjoying them too. Some of the photos are art works in themselves.<br /><br />I can understand both your trepidation at London (I'm a southern girl myself - south Devon) and your excitement at being let loose in Art van Go. A dream come true! I do hope you post the results of your two days behaving or misbehaving.<br /><br />Hilary FlorenceHilary Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611511885397558659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-18636549503233803332013-09-19T10:00:39.022+01:002013-09-19T10:00:39.022+01:00I can't imagine you not making a mess, or beha...I can't imagine you not making a mess, or behaving but I'm sure you'll have a great audience. Not going this year but hope you have a great time. Dahlia photos are lovely.Maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479533794674357334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-74265833914845563022013-09-18T20:48:26.879+01:002013-09-18T20:48:26.879+01:00What about some plum chutney to have with crackers...What about some plum chutney to have with crackers and cheese...or sausages...or a ploughmans lunch? I made some with apricots from our tree last season and it is gorgeous! Love the altered photos, the pig and the stencil too...you have been a busy bee.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203184557769077085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275887840403712824.post-2757523219098372972013-09-18T17:16:50.776+01:002013-09-18T17:16:50.776+01:00I'm going on Sunday so will hopefully see you ...I'm going on Sunday so will hopefully see you there, Love the dahlias too. Dorothydorothypandorasboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01017843814164632335noreply@blogger.com