tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post5975189569240798373..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: News; Rupert Bear, Marten Toonder and Enid Blyton Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39123183597123172652013-05-21T18:59:33.892+01:002013-05-21T18:59:33.892+01:00£10,000's not bad - perhaps if you look under ...£10,000's not bad - perhaps if you look under the bed you will find the rest! :)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-29558482505884258732013-05-21T13:08:10.118+01:002013-05-21T13:08:10.118+01:00Let me just check the sofa cushions! Darn, only ha...Let me just check the sofa cushions! Darn, only had £10,000! ha! ;-)<br />-Jamie<br /><a href="http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ChatterBlossom</a>ChatterBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812718292807106583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-87826206378377012382013-05-20T09:22:40.984+01:002013-05-20T09:22:40.984+01:00Hi Stephanie, me too – but I’m sure there will be ...Hi Stephanie, me too – but I’m sure there will be lots of people keen to bid. I’m always happy to share, thank you for taking the time to comment. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16025788273816679382013-05-20T07:39:44.927+01:002013-05-20T07:39:44.927+01:00Thank you Sandy, what a lovely tribute! I’m glad I...Thank you Sandy, what a lovely tribute! I’m glad I could help you find your ‘long lost books’ and wish you lots of joy with them. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-44447119618435686642013-05-20T07:27:55.402+01:002013-05-20T07:27:55.402+01:00Hi Nikki-ann all the time! I’m lucky because I hav...Hi Nikki-ann all the time! I’m lucky because I have a copy of the Marten Toonder book, that’s why I can offer this one for sale on eBay.<br />My brother had lots of Rupert annuals, so my sister and I read them and fell in love with Rupert!<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-15545971564573528912013-05-20T07:25:31.654+01:002013-05-20T07:25:31.654+01:00Dear Maria, I always look forward to your visits. ...Dear Maria, I always look forward to your visits. Thank you for your lovely comment. Barbara xBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-74131827627541112582013-05-20T07:23:39.525+01:002013-05-20T07:23:39.525+01:00Dear Agman, thank you for your sweet comment. I se...Dear Agman, thank you for your sweet comment. I seem to remember reading about Rupert on your blog, but must call back and go through the posts again. The picture of you as a wombat rolling around made me smile, thank you!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-29245526635153954602013-05-20T02:37:52.480+01:002013-05-20T02:37:52.480+01:00The Rupert book sounds delightful, but it is out o...The Rupert book sounds delightful, but it is out of my price range. :)<br /><br />How wonderful that you found a copy of the coloring book. I can imagine many treasures like it are hard to find in good condition (especially coloring books). <br /><br />Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and information. :)Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-41372759198493023672013-05-20T00:21:15.654+01:002013-05-20T00:21:15.654+01:00All so interesting! :)
Barbara, I wrote about you...All so interesting! :)<br /><br />Barbara, I wrote about you on our Blog today :)Sandy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463236853839331077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-88676795959571056982013-05-19T19:26:32.558+01:002013-05-19T19:26:32.558+01:00When you find such books, do you ever just want to...When you find such books, do you ever just want to keep them for yourself? :)<br /><br />I love Rupert... and I only knew of him because Mum has several of the annuals. I've even got a puppet here somewhere.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-65834097115396609602013-05-19T17:24:58.909+01:002013-05-19T17:24:58.909+01:00WOW! Dear Rupert has held his own in pricing here!...WOW! Dear Rupert has held his own in pricing here! ~ Rupert reminds me of happy days from my past and that of my children too! always lovely to visit you, Barbara....~ with kindest thoughts...Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458369096640059521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-8953871825699575712013-05-19T11:57:50.539+01:002013-05-19T11:57:50.539+01:00I'm so lucky, lucky as can be, "Rupert&qu...I'm so lucky, lucky as can be, "Rupert" is my grand-sons name and he's so sweet, How do you like those apples?<br />I love visiting your site and the comments, I'm like a wombat on the ground rolling and rolling around and around with a smile for all to see, well! that's just crazy me.<br />Be well AgmanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517863370325385478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-63520253790016440862013-05-19T08:03:37.994+01:002013-05-19T08:03:37.994+01:00Hi Donna, absolutely! I like Rupert too, but I don...Hi Donna, absolutely! I like Rupert too, but I don’t like him enough to spend £20,000!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-87601325947023012322013-05-19T02:45:33.317+01:002013-05-19T02:45:33.317+01:00I'll admit, I have become a fan of Rupert, but...I'll admit, I have become a fan of Rupert, but, um, well, I, er, think I'll skip this bidding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-85804291303398811992013-05-18T08:17:07.730+01:002013-05-18T08:17:07.730+01:00Hello Silvina, Well, he’s not coming home with me ...Hello Silvina, Well, he’s not coming home with me and that’s for sure! But someone will snap him up and probably pay a lot more than £20,000 for him. Thanks for visiting. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-49727103743885322742013-05-18T08:13:18.876+01:002013-05-18T08:13:18.876+01:00Barbara C Freeman wrote the little boy Joe poems, ...Barbara C Freeman wrote the little boy Joe poems, she also illustrated them. I fell in love with the illustrations first and then the words. There is something very endearing about them.<br />Beatrix Potter also used the word pigling in her tale of Pigling Bland, but you don't see it very often. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-64301692486834086322013-05-18T08:04:24.636+01:002013-05-18T08:04:24.636+01:00Hello Dear Anita! If I can share even a tiny bit o...Hello Dear Anita! If I can share even a tiny bit of happiness, my work is done! There are so many good things to enjoy on your blog this week; I’m gradually working my way through the links. Thank you for bringing it all together.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37558150995106270922013-05-18T00:48:08.424+01:002013-05-18T00:48:08.424+01:00Very interesting post. I see this Rupert won't...Very interesting post. I see this Rupert won't come home this time...haha.<br />Lucky you finding that book you wanted so much, those are special moments of great satisfaction, aren't they?<br />Besos!Tazas y Cuentoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697582556239741200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-42884434859752447812013-05-17T18:56:49.888+01:002013-05-17T18:56:49.888+01:00What a cute word-pigling. Barbara, I always love t...What a cute word-pigling. Barbara, I always love this trip into your world of adorable-ness. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-22569598535470917742013-05-17T15:58:11.032+01:002013-05-17T15:58:11.032+01:00Good morning Barbara! There is always happiness at...Good morning Barbara! There is always happiness at your blog with the numerous vintage books that you unearth for me to remember! I REMEMBER RUPERT!!!!!! And thank you for wandering by our party today! It lasts a week and if you feel so inclined to visit France, just come on my and click. HAPPY DAY! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-70958121589633525982013-05-17T15:02:22.350+01:002013-05-17T15:02:22.350+01:00Hi Tracy, We’ve only visited once it was a long tr...Hi Tracy, We’ve only visited once it was a long trek for us but well worth it. I’m sure you would enjoy a visit.<br /><br />I’ve already tried looking down the back of the sofa, under the mattress and in my bank account – all without success! <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-76733396931434473022013-05-17T15:00:15.653+01:002013-05-17T15:00:15.653+01:00Hello Aunt Mary, Little Boy Joe is adorable, there...Hello Aunt Mary, Little Boy Joe is adorable, there are a couple of other poems about him in the book. Thanks for calling in. Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-63628485988194262152013-05-17T14:27:30.251+01:002013-05-17T14:27:30.251+01:00Oh my goodness, how nice to nice mention of Seven ...Oh my goodness, how nice to nice mention of Seven Stories. About a 15 minute drive from me, I'm ashamed to say I've yet to visit.<br /><br />As for a spare £20,000 - just let me check down the back of the settee. Seriously thought, my sister has loved Rupert since she was a girl and would love this.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55110622712054366212013-05-17T14:15:46.717+01:002013-05-17T14:15:46.717+01:00 I love that kind little boy , such a fine story... I love that kind little boy , such a fine story ;) Aunt Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732663968352463136noreply@blogger.com