tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post6257687528006185222..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: A House of Toffee and a Tiptoe through the TulipsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-11959875959411762372014-05-12T07:16:44.089+01:002014-05-12T07:16:44.089+01:00Hi Donna, how lovely to ‘see’ you, thanks for your...Hi Donna, how lovely to ‘see’ you, thanks for your kind comments. <br />Have you got tiptoe through the tulips running around in your head now? I just can’t stop singing it – much to the annoyance of my hubby!<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-83861410873938253002014-05-12T00:43:37.371+01:002014-05-12T00:43:37.371+01:00How very sweet, and so different from the version ...How very sweet, and so different from the version I'm most familiar with. Loved the pictures and the video. Brought back fond memories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-32664885105555899122014-05-11T07:28:54.382+01:002014-05-11T07:28:54.382+01:00Hello Sharon, yes, cold and wet in Somerset too. ...Hello Sharon, yes, cold and wet in Somerset too. We had some lovely days at the end of April (hence the tiptoe through the tulips) but it rather feels like winter has returned now. I potted up my Dahlias and put them outside, but I think it might have been a mistake!<br />This is a really pretty book, but it has been very well loved by someone so is not in the best of condition. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-45081571949616904942014-05-10T14:21:48.375+01:002014-05-10T14:21:48.375+01:00I loved books that were cut into the shape of some...I loved books that were cut into the shape of something from the story. I don't think I had this particular one but it brings back so many lovely memories of books I adored.<br />Your tulip pics are fabulous - especially as today is proving to be a showery one & I'm stuck inside!!!sharonssunlitmemorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817837936506262964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-60153237439662800942014-05-02T09:39:02.400+01:002014-05-02T09:39:02.400+01:00Hi Silvina, that’s my favourite illustration too! ...Hi Silvina, that’s my favourite illustration too! I always love the pictures on your blog, so I think we must like the same things. Have a lovely weekend. xx Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-92128430961944950982014-05-01T22:43:01.705+01:002014-05-01T22:43:01.705+01:00I was missing this post! And this book is so sweet...I was missing this post! And this book is so sweet. I especially love that illustration with the kids with the cat.Tazas y Cuentoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697582556239741200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71093389293873465122014-05-01T08:47:51.853+01:002014-05-01T08:47:51.853+01:00Thanks Diane! It is a beautiful little book and h...Thanks Diane! It is a beautiful little book and has obviously been very well loved by someone in the past. I feel for you with all that cold and rain. If it’s any consolation, it’s also raining (again) in the UK, we have yellow flood warnings in place today, the problem is the water just has nowhere to go. We have a garden full of spring flowers, but most of them are up to their necks in water. However, I’m not complaining! I can deal with the rain just not the cold. I hope you get sunshine and spring flowers very soon. xx Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-63541463414497096502014-05-01T08:41:40.037+01:002014-05-01T08:41:40.037+01:00Hello Eve, I’m glad you enjoyed the music. My mum...Hello Eve, I’m glad you enjoyed the music. My mum used to play the piano when I was a little girl and tiptoe through the tulips was part of her repertoire. Other favourites were - I saw mummy kissing Santa Clause, Tom Dooley, You need hands (Max Bygraves), and something else about a deck of cards – I can’t remember much about that one but must try looking it up on Google. Thanks so much for your visit. I hope it stays warm for you. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-18297253257741073802014-04-30T21:58:39.254+01:002014-04-30T21:58:39.254+01:00Barbara this is the most fantastic book I have see...Barbara this is the most fantastic book I have seen in awhile! Love the illustrations, just incredible! Now to those gardens, I am so jealous.... we are still weeks away from such beauty... constant rain now and cold. The ice is just coming off the lakes up north! Thank you for giving me some hope that we will see flowers again! CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-11291954628892191512014-04-30T20:52:17.141+01:002014-04-30T20:52:17.141+01:00Thanks Barbara for the adorable blog posting of go...Thanks Barbara for the adorable blog posting of gorgeous flowers, spring time birds, illustrations galore and even wonderful music at the end. I loved that video. Happy Spring to you, my friend. It's very windy here right now but warm. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-77872799299581418422014-04-28T09:48:57.023+01:002014-04-28T09:48:57.023+01:00I didn't think that at all Shashi! It was fund...I didn't think that at all Shashi! It was fund reading some of your earlier posts. Best of luck for the 17th May, I hope it goes well. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-76843695359695422082014-04-28T09:27:38.130+01:002014-04-28T09:27:38.130+01:00No worries about the mix up Barbara. I am glad you...No worries about the mix up Barbara. I am glad you mentioned it because I would not have known that you had posted in the old blog because for some reason I was getting no notifications. Hope you did not think I was ignoring you:). <br />Thank you so much for your donation. Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-77329541103200739622014-04-28T09:13:27.897+01:002014-04-28T09:13:27.897+01:00Hello Anne Marie, I wish I could find that story. ...Hello Anne Marie, I wish I could find that story. It has become a challenge for me now. It sounds lovely I wish I could find it and feature it on my blog. Or maybe you will find it first and feature it on yours – that would be equal as good.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-83469648443691981052014-04-28T09:06:04.801+01:002014-04-28T09:06:04.801+01:00Hello Shashi, I’ve always loved rhyming stories to...Hello Shashi, I’ve always loved rhyming stories too. These sweet books really do bring back memories. Thanks for visiting (sorry I visited your old blog by mistake) – I was happily chatting away to you without realising it was a posting from 2006!! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55134378001628579052014-04-27T21:34:11.631+01:002014-04-27T21:34:11.631+01:00I don't ever remember such lovely books. The o...I don't ever remember such lovely books. The only one is the one I have asked you about, the boy waking up in Patchwork Quilt land, or Bedland.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-10020635896493475852014-04-27T20:13:47.719+01:002014-04-27T20:13:47.719+01:00What a lovely post. The book looks absolutely ench...What a lovely post. The book looks absolutely enchanting. I used to love rhymes in stories as a kid. This does some lovely memories back.Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-12653242670173733792014-04-26T21:38:57.463+01:002014-04-26T21:38:57.463+01:00Hi Nikki-ann, I had a great Easter thank you. A li...Hi Nikki-ann, I had a great Easter thank you. A little down time, a lot of reading and a book fair or two – perfect. I hope you had an enjoyable time. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-23231921881614236782014-04-26T14:33:44.412+01:002014-04-26T14:33:44.412+01:00I much prefer this version of the story. What a fi...I much prefer this version of the story. What a find! The illustration is great too :) I hope you had a wonderful Easter.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-84367425490537272152014-04-26T10:02:55.968+01:002014-04-26T10:02:55.968+01:00My pleasure Stephanie, thank YOU for taking the ti...My pleasure Stephanie, thank YOU for taking the time to call in. Have a good weekend, Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-78980727567660327422014-04-26T04:14:01.262+01:002014-04-26T04:14:01.262+01:00I love the illustrations in this version of Hansel...I love the illustrations in this version of Hansel and Gretel. :) The twist in this version is excellent, as I have always been scared of the witch. I love that she sends her cat out to help them. What a find, Barbara! <br /><br />I can also see why you love the gardens you showcased. What gorgeous pictures! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-48166354816562559702014-04-25T21:40:12.685+01:002014-04-25T21:40:12.685+01:00Hi Tracy, I seem to think I enjoyed scary stories ...Hi Tracy, I seem to think I enjoyed scary stories when I was a child, it’s now I have a problem with them! Thanks for your comment. Have a good weekend. Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-24419041157162679252014-04-25T21:38:10.267+01:002014-04-25T21:38:10.267+01:00Hi Gary,
I really must watch Tiny Tim on YouTube –...Hi Gary,<br />I really must watch Tiny Tim on YouTube – I feel like I’m missing out!<br />I’ve been singing tiptoe through the tulips all day so I rather fear that’s what’s going to ‘stick’ with me.<br />Thanks for calling in, Barbara<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-44635218482359603552014-04-25T16:17:16.610+01:002014-04-25T16:17:16.610+01:00How wonderful. Giving that the story of Hansel and...How wonderful. Giving that the story of Hansel and Gretel was probably one of the most scariest of stories read to me as a child I'm sure I would have appreciated this one all the more.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-80908183820889525742014-04-25T14:54:13.759+01:002014-04-25T14:54:13.759+01:00Hello Darlene, I agree, it’s much nicer!
When I...Hello Darlene, I agree, it’s much nicer! <br />When I Goggled tiptoe through the tulips the Tiny Tim video was the first thing that showed up – I must go back and watch it.<br />Thanks for you good wishes. I hope the sun is shining for you. Barbara. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-74034032712762997312014-04-25T14:37:55.528+01:002014-04-25T14:37:55.528+01:00Hi Barbara,
This was an interesting twist to anot...Hi Barbara,<br /><br />This was an interesting twist to another fairy tale. I love the premise and I adore the accompanying photos. This post will "stick" with me, rather like toffee. <br /><br />Speaking of Tiptoe through Tulips, I had the misfortune of seeing Tiny Tim in concert in Vancouver, many, many years ago.<br /><br />Have a peaceful weekend, my friend.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com