tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post6772118109758624534..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Wiltshire - Stonehenge and PotterneDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-21037551585390277832011-02-24T20:42:25.913+01:002011-02-24T20:42:25.913+01:00Rosebud Collection Your father was right and it is...Rosebud Collection Your father was right and it is something I also try to practise. I wish I could go back in time and watch how they moved those stones! It is an amazing feat. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58663460658867515132011-02-24T19:55:44.199+01:002011-02-24T19:55:44.199+01:00You know, when growing up my dad always told me to...You know, when growing up my dad always told me to keep my mind open and it is something I have taught my children..I never laugh at any creative thinking..Stonehenge is truly a beautiful site and who knows how it was founded and for what reason..I do believe it was a religion of sorts..like so many unexplained things..very interesting..I had a great trip with you and your blog..thanks.Rosebud/CarolynRosebud Collectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907760433209723539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71256203894529931492011-02-24T07:56:24.442+01:002011-02-24T07:56:24.442+01:00Firefly it has got a mystic atmosphere, but I woul...Firefly it has got a mystic atmosphere, but I would love to see it when it is not milling with tourists and be able to walk amongst the stones. Avebury is better from the point of view you can wander in and around the stones but somehow it is not quite as mystical. Watch this spot Avebury will be posted soon. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84330970382872915762011-02-24T07:14:13.171+01:002011-02-24T07:14:13.171+01:00Stonehenge is one of the places on my list of plac...Stonehenge is one of the places on my list of places that I would still like to visit. The place must have a real mystic atmosphere to it. I am jealous.Firefly the Travel Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278794823093520621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-23850308137448064982011-02-22T20:23:03.218+01:002011-02-22T20:23:03.218+01:00JM you have travelled so extensively that I am sur...JM you have travelled so extensively that I am surprised you have missed Stonehenge. As I said earlier it has become much commercialised, sad. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-20265266823264609662011-02-22T20:11:41.307+01:002011-02-22T20:11:41.307+01:00The houses are absolutely gorgeous and Stonehenge,...The houses are absolutely gorgeous and Stonehenge, well it's Stonehenge, a place I would love to visit, which I much enjoyed seeing in your photos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-86472242982224876972011-02-21T08:20:58.642+01:002011-02-21T08:20:58.642+01:00Mister D, thanks for the visit. I see you are a pa...Mister D, thanks for the visit. I see you are a painter, stonehenge would be a good place to do one of your paintings :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75213459122169364942011-02-21T08:19:04.473+01:002011-02-21T08:19:04.473+01:00Kristy it amazes me how any of the very old buildi...Kristy it amazes me how any of the very old buildings and historic sites were built or moved. As you say there was none of the equipment that we have today - it would seem like an impossible task but obviously it wasn't. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-19673086474761545122011-02-21T08:14:33.292+01:002011-02-21T08:14:33.292+01:00Mya sadly there are some people in this world that...Mya sadly there are some people in this world that have no respect for history (or other things for that matter)! They damage by chipping of bits and also graffiti, it just makes you wonder…….. They just spoil it for everyone else. You have to pay to go inside the fence, but then you have to keep to the paths so it is impossible to view it properly like we used to. <br />Those building were some of the nicest ones I have seen. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11610730895572243262011-02-21T05:57:06.035+01:002011-02-21T05:57:06.035+01:00Oh wow Diane, thanks for posting the Stonehenge! T...Oh wow Diane, thanks for posting the Stonehenge! This is such an amazing place. I was wondering what these are for? UFO landing place? haha... Ya, I have every good imagination. haha...just curious to know! Wondering how they built this thing up when there's no tractor nor machine during those days. And so are the pyramids! Phew... Anyway, hope you're having a great week ahead. Have fun!<br />Blessings, KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-56013198521327694352011-02-20T23:43:28.350+01:002011-02-20T23:43:28.350+01:00Are the fences there to keep tourists from chippin...Are the fences there to keep tourists from chipping bits and pieces away? Wish I could have seen it while still a completely natural surrounding. It is one of those places that you hear about and see in books and dreamthat one day you can be there.<br />Love the old tudor buildings. Anmazing how some are not just trimmed with straight and angled boards but in such lovely patterns.Myahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065742730008687282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58134978074573537852011-02-20T23:13:07.340+01:002011-02-20T23:13:07.340+01:00Havnt been there yet -thanks for the reminder !Havnt been there yet -thanks for the reminder !Mister Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657761734856222160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-67445306314270806762011-02-20T17:50:43.713+01:002011-02-20T17:50:43.713+01:00Lucie. Merci pour vos commentaires. DianeLucie. Merci pour vos commentaires. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14368720962722021622011-02-20T17:13:48.831+01:002011-02-20T17:13:48.831+01:00Stonehenge est dans tous les livres d'Histoire...Stonehenge est dans tous les livres d'Histoire français! Merci pour la visite!! <br />Les vieilles maisons ou le strès vieilles comme celles de Ptterne ont beaucoup de charme et nous raconttent la vie des habitants qui les ont occupées.<br />Mais la Poste a une très belle enseigne!<br />Merci pour ce joli reportage photo.lejardindeluciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606991627494236088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-43286293699021919592011-02-20T14:01:48.662+01:002011-02-20T14:01:48.662+01:00Thanks Noushka for the info, now I understand the ...Thanks Noushka for the info, now I understand the name. Keeping busy keeps you out of mischief :))) Take care Diane. xxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15591075309223096722011-02-20T10:04:33.594+01:002011-02-20T10:04:33.594+01:00Great stuff about Stone henge!
About the Bloody No...Great stuff about Stone henge!<br />About the Bloody Nose beetle, it is because it "bleeds" a toxin from its mouth and leg-joints when it feels in danger. It is a reddish liquid. It is not the only beetle to do this. You can see pictures here with the Blister Beetle or Violet Oil Beetle doing it:<br />http://1000-pattes.blogspot.com/2010/05/meloe-violet-des-femelles.html<br />Keep well, I am quite busy these days!!!<br />Love, XXXXXNoushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-89568269298068045192011-02-20T08:39:24.839+01:002011-02-20T08:39:24.839+01:00Peggy, Stonehenge is not too far from where my fat...Peggy, Stonehenge is not too far from where my father-in-law lives, and as we had time when we went to see him last weekend, I thought it would be a good chance for me to see it. Avebury was also seen en route the same day so watch this space :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-11565116443060854692011-02-19T23:17:00.073+01:002011-02-19T23:17:00.073+01:00So lucky you are to be so close to such great beau...So lucky you are to be so close to such great beauties! I've always wanted to see Stonehenge in person, I just love learning about ancient history like that!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456032622571187918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-71045251923541034542011-02-19T17:47:53.296+01:002011-02-19T17:47:53.296+01:00Taste of Beirut it is an intriguing site and would...Taste of Beirut it is an intriguing site and wouldn't it be nice to know how, when and why. There are so many mysteries in history. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-79375571414299340102011-02-19T17:40:06.926+01:002011-02-19T17:40:06.926+01:00What a mysterious and intriguing site! I am just s...What a mysterious and intriguing site! I am just so fascinated by these wonders of man, that with all our modern technology and skills we are still left to wonder what really happened? Amazing and thanks for the ride!Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-37132696473255428862011-02-19T17:08:38.666+01:002011-02-19T17:08:38.666+01:00Mary you had an amazing holiday last year, would l...Mary you had an amazing holiday last year, would love to know where you plan to go this year. Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-43123460339021423222011-02-19T16:58:13.903+01:002011-02-19T16:58:13.903+01:00It sounds like a wonderful day trip. I really must...It sounds like a wonderful day trip. I really must get there, though England is not on our radar this year. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-80344751216937694312011-02-19T11:00:31.935+01:002011-02-19T11:00:31.935+01:00Mrs M I have discoverd more about English history ...Mrs M I have discoverd more about English history in the last few month that I ever did in the past. All because of my blog and looking up information. I am so happy I cacame a bogger :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-64957299545396251732011-02-19T10:56:13.714+01:002011-02-19T10:56:13.714+01:00Paul and Roz, these standing stones around the wor...Paul and Roz, these standing stones around the world are interesting, love your post. It would be good to jump on the Tardis and go back and see how, when and why!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-74183570904416785832011-02-19T10:51:24.801+01:002011-02-19T10:51:24.801+01:00chubskulit, that house was amazing, I would love t...chubskulit, that house was amazing, I would love to own that!! Take care, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com