tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post3212101922772379480..comments2024-03-09T00:25:22.754-08:00Comments on City Views, Country Dreams: City Views, Country DreamsFranceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-25273686873706315192015-03-14T18:08:25.652-07:002015-03-14T18:08:25.652-07:00Thanks so much for letting me know about Brockwell...Thanks so much for letting me know about Brockwell Park. I will remember the name, and might even have a look at it whenever I next get over to London. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-61706951273733834832015-03-14T11:21:38.089-07:002015-03-14T11:21:38.089-07:00Well it appears I have lived about 5 miles from Sp...Well it appears I have lived about 5 miles from Spencer Park for 20 years but have never heard of it before so thank you! The park I cycle through is my absolute favourite- Brockwell Park if you are ever visiting nearby...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-71161048103713037392015-03-14T07:26:03.047-07:002015-03-14T07:26:03.047-07:00Yes, Ingrid, there is always a little crowd around...Yes, Ingrid, there is always a little crowd around the Imagine Mosaic in Strawberry Fields.<br /><br />Thank you for the weekend wishes...I am going to put up a new post now with some colors! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-68943798326403063162015-03-14T06:20:31.735-07:002015-03-14T06:20:31.735-07:00I remember all the activity around Strawberry Fiel...I remember all the activity around Strawberry Fields when I was in NYC last, now quite a few years ago. Music, dancing and often lots of flowers and of course lots of people. Lots of fun!<br />Have a lovely weekend!<br />xoxo IngridOF SPRING AND SUMMERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183768795401128985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-70978183122801992302015-03-14T06:07:17.020-07:002015-03-14T06:07:17.020-07:00You are so right, Lucille, about our patience havi...You are so right, Lucille, about our patience having been tested. It's been an unusually cold winter. It really felt good to actually go for a walk in the Park and have a little survey of what was going on over there.<br /><br />I guess that we will still have to be a little patient as those traditional March winds do whirl around for a few weeks. <br /><br />The Park is particularly lovely in Spring, so I am truly looking forward to this transition. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-31380079680659062002015-03-14T06:02:54.587-07:002015-03-14T06:02:54.587-07:00Yes, Kristen, the Park did look very much like a d...Yes, Kristen, the Park did look very much like a drawing, with all the lines so apparent. After this weekend's steady rain, I think that flowers will soon be taking over the stage with their colorful ways. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-15934070897579979372015-03-14T06:00:59.631-07:002015-03-14T06:00:59.631-07:00Friko, I agree with you about the melancholy of th...Friko, I agree with you about the melancholy of the winter park. Even so, it was also pleasant to walk around and look for signs of a spring awakening. Next week will be very different, I think. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-14902388699556485692015-03-14T05:58:00.491-07:002015-03-14T05:58:00.491-07:00Thanks Madelief...raining today, which should clea...Thanks Madelief...raining today, which should clear away lots of the lingering icy remnants. By Monday...all will be ready for the flowers. And parade. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-76440879460653896042015-03-14T05:00:20.142-07:002015-03-14T05:00:20.142-07:00What a test of patience this New York winter has b...What a test of patience this New York winter has been. I hope the thaw speeds up. The buds on the magnolia are a hopeful sign. Today we are suffering a small setback with cold winds from the East pulling the temperatures right back down.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-8176180579624532692015-03-13T19:38:18.170-07:002015-03-13T19:38:18.170-07:00Bleak, but lovely still. The park looks like pen ...Bleak, but lovely still. The park looks like pen and ink. It's so good to see those magnolia buds, though! Soon, soon. :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296986355365874547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-7570380059646770462015-03-13T12:49:22.648-07:002015-03-13T12:49:22.648-07:00If the thaw continued it may even be clear now in ...If the thaw continued it may even be clear now in many places and perhaps the ducks have a pond again?<br /><br />There is something melancholy about a park in winter or early spring when colour has been bleached from the landscape and black and white and grey have taken over.<br /><br />But soon . . . . Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-35375788485560705492015-03-13T11:57:41.933-07:002015-03-13T11:57:41.933-07:00Dear Frances,
Happy to hear that the snow is melt...Dear Frances,<br /><br />Happy to hear that the snow is melting and temperatures in NY are slowly rising. The first signs of spring in Central Park look beautiful! Have a good time at St. Patrick's parade next week.<br /><br />Happy weekend!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-17232881126947619702015-03-13T05:34:00.285-07:002015-03-13T05:34:00.285-07:00Pondside, I agree with your thought about monchrom...Pondside, I agree with your thought about monchromes and brilliant hues. We'll be getting some more rain this weekend to perhaps finish rinsing the snow away. We'll be all set for next week's St. Patrick's Day Parade! Lots of green. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-12335559785612920172015-03-13T05:31:42.786-07:002015-03-13T05:31:42.786-07:00Thank you, Vicki. I think that having all that sn...Thank you, Vicki. I think that having all that snow still hanging around in the Park made most of my photographs look like tinted black and white photos. Green will continue its advance on the landscape. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-73251272490990405312015-03-13T05:29:58.906-07:002015-03-13T05:29:58.906-07:00Sarah, thank you for your visit and comment. Oh y...Sarah, thank you for your visit and comment. Oh yes, February was no time to take your gloves off around these parts. Wearing two pairs of socks was also a good idea on some days!<br /><br />Do you know of Spencer Park in South London? A large green space and a fine place to relax.<br /><br />Please visit here again. Cheers!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-58126896224351281762015-03-13T05:26:22.089-07:002015-03-13T05:26:22.089-07:00Jolanda, those photographs of fantastic Barcelona ...Jolanda, those photographs of fantastic Barcelona were fantastic. Palm trees! Architecture! Sun and sea and warmth! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-86214554216697224712015-03-13T05:25:22.876-07:002015-03-13T05:25:22.876-07:00Mountaineer, I think that your friend's group ...Mountaineer, I think that your friend's group were here during the deepest part of our cold and snow and ice. I'm glad they enjoyed NYC even so...but do hope they will return again ... spring and autumn are fine months for visits. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-67654677389498140472015-03-13T05:23:28.829-07:002015-03-13T05:23:28.829-07:00Jacquie, Central Park is lovely, and it's quit...Jacquie, Central Park is lovely, and it's quite a large place. I look forward to showing you more of its landscape in the coming months. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-79659668155308630552015-03-12T21:24:57.752-07:002015-03-12T21:24:57.752-07:00In a few short weeks we'll be treated to far d...In a few short weeks we'll be treated to far different views of your beautiful park. I look forward to them! I think the monochromes of winter in the east make the spring and summer hues seem all the more brilliant.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-27993683585019536032015-03-12T18:27:08.182-07:002015-03-12T18:27:08.182-07:00I find the pre-Spring time challenging as far as t...I find the pre-Spring time challenging as far as taking pictures goes but you have some real beauties. So glad you are having milder temps!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-47879279992922939112015-03-12T12:53:44.402-07:002015-03-12T12:53:44.402-07:00Glad to see your weather is warming up. A friend v...Glad to see your weather is warming up. A friend visited New York for the first time in February and said it was too cold to take her gloves off to take photos. I do enjoy your visits to Central Park. I cycle through a lovely park in South London on my way to work each morning and am loving all the signs of Spring.<br />Thanks SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-77614904831871696092015-03-12T10:53:08.702-07:002015-03-12T10:53:08.702-07:00You really had an cold cold winter. In Europe we h...You really had an cold cold winter. In Europe we had a warm winter! Last week we were in Barcelona with springtemperatures and lots af sun. Even in Holland we have lots of blue sky and good temperatures. I sent some to you:)Jolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10759628051453619523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-40823429647921328092015-03-12T09:14:09.232-07:002015-03-12T09:14:09.232-07:00My friend, an Art teacher from Manchester, took a ...My friend, an Art teacher from Manchester, took a large party of her students to New York last week - to see galleries and exhibitions. She took lots of photographs of the snowy streets and said it was bitterly cold. Didn't stop them enjoying the city though!<br /><br />Lots of signs here of Spring - which is wonderful. Really lifts the spirits.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-86790369571783807682015-03-12T08:13:41.924-07:002015-03-12T08:13:41.924-07:00Hi Francis, I enjoyed your tour of Central park as...Hi Francis, I enjoyed your tour of Central park as the thaw begins. It really looks a lovely place. I particularly liked the Shakespeare garden and the added colour of costumed figures.<br />I look forward to seeing how it changes over the next few weeks.<br />Jacquie xJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-14412241313160371342015-03-12T07:29:50.230-07:002015-03-12T07:29:50.230-07:00Bayou, it's fun to hear how spring is arriving...Bayou, it's fun to hear how spring is arriving in your part of the world. We will catch up with you soon, I hope. I only saw and heard singing from sparrows during my walk. Other birds seem to be also waiting for warmer temperatures before heading north to NYC.<br /><br />Soon, I do hope! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.com