tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post8308626751840398427..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Storm in the Village by Miss ReadNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14247150993452018522009-02-25T17:21:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:21:00.000-05:00Jill, you really are lucky! The ones I borrowed f...Jill, you really are lucky! The ones I borrowed from the library have those great covers. I'll be interested to hear what you think of Laurie C. if you read her.<BR/><BR/>Cath, oh, I'd love to have seen that sight. I wonder if they'll be gone when you go back again.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-84686444564090684042009-02-25T14:57:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:57:00.000-05:00I thought about you, Nan, on Monday when I was in ...I thought about you, Nan, on Monday when I was in our local Oxfam charity shop. There on the shelf in the window was two stacks of Miss Read books. I didn't see them until I'd paid for my purchases, otherwise I might have picked several up.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-8980595163365341272009-02-25T14:45:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:45:00.000-05:00Nan, I love Miss Read, too. I am lucky enough to ...Nan, I love Miss Read, too. I am lucky enough to have all her books in hardcover and with the original dust jackets. It took me some time to find them all (abebooks was a great help), and I was able to correspond with people in England and even a lovely lady in New Zealand who I got one from.<BR/><BR/>I can never make up my mind as to whether I love Thrush Green or Fairacre more, though. I guess it all depends on where I'm visiting at the time!<BR/><BR/>Now I need to check out Laurie Colwin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6025465280109883642009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:00Thank you, Pamela. It really is a black and white...Thank you, Pamela. It really is a black and white photo, isn't it. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48952528720647681372009-02-25T11:37:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:37:00.000-05:00It's a good think Ben is black! I fear I would lo...It's a good think Ben is black! I fear I would lose Edward in a snow like that!! Wonderful photo!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25503876155347138062009-02-25T11:35:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:35:00.000-05:00Karla, that's one of the wonderful things about th...Karla, that's one of the wonderful things about the blogging world. I'll often either come upon something new or an old book I've loved. Thanks for stopping by.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85735095531435566162009-02-25T10:38:00.000-05:002009-02-25T10:38:00.000-05:00I just love the Miss Read stories. I tend to forge...I just love the Miss Read stories. I tend to forget about them until someone mentions them on a blog - so thank you! I'm headed to the library at lunch so perhaps Miss Read will accompany me back to work this afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80619675464488443762009-02-25T09:53:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:53:00.000-05:00Thanks Susie and Cait - Ben is so pleased with all...Thanks Susie and Cait - Ben is so pleased with all the praise. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41606685832814232522009-02-25T07:41:00.000-05:002009-02-25T07:41:00.000-05:00I love Miss Read but have to be in the right mood ...I love Miss Read but have to be in the right mood to read her.<BR/>The header pic is great.Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57755343054114174812009-02-25T05:22:00.000-05:002009-02-25T05:22:00.000-05:00Love the dog too. I haven't read Miss Read for ye...Love the dog too. I haven't read Miss Read for years. Perhaps I should.Susie Verekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231577537523515291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25632647029135030572009-02-24T23:54:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:54:00.000-05:00I thank you, Joyce, so very much. (and Ben thanks ...I thank you, Joyce, so very much. (and Ben thanks you!)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-39723668662129354842009-02-24T22:22:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:22:00.000-05:00I love your header photo!There's an award for you ...I love your header photo!<BR/>There's an award for you over on my blog.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463831506588682774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-64176967618283687052009-02-24T21:53:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:53:00.000-05:00Zetor and It's Just Me, thanks for stopping by...Zetor and It's Just Me, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a note!<BR/><BR/>Staci, the books are 'comforting' and good stories. Ben was enjoying his little time in the snow. :<)<BR/><BR/>Babel Babe, aren't you just so lucky to have those books. Very, very special. I'm looking forward to the other Laurie C. books I haven't read yet.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-58495334736604450212009-02-24T20:33:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:33:00.000-05:00I have every Miss Read, courtesy of my mom who was...I have every Miss Read, courtesy of my mom who was a big fan. I couldn't bear to give them away when she died. such comfort reading!<BR/><BR/>and BTW, I ADORE Laurie Colwin and have read everything she's written several times. I missed the links to her daughter; cant wait to go click there and check it out! Thx.BabelBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00467487618830618571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-44691543982475168862009-02-24T20:24:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:24:00.000-05:00These books look so comforting to me. I think I ne...These books look so comforting to me. I think I need to read at least one!! <BR/><BR/>Holy snow Batman!! Your header is great and looks like your dog is enjoying it!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-856826178614365262009-02-24T20:00:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:00:00.000-05:00passing through. thought I would say hello on my ...passing through. thought I would say hello on my way. thanks for the visit.Just Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09842126422147340390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-38308565480042913582009-02-24T16:29:00.000-05:002009-02-24T16:29:00.000-05:00Borrowed a few 'Miss Read's ' from the library yea...Borrowed a few 'Miss Read's ' from the library years ago really enjoyed them will have to look for more. Your dog/snow photo is great!zetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912433866457968555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-22572003232872311692009-02-24T16:22:00.000-05:002009-02-24T16:22:00.000-05:00Ben thanks you kindly, Sherri! Sadie had a time a...Ben thanks you kindly, Sherri! Sadie had a time as the header herself in March 2008, and they've both had a turn twice - in November 2007 and February 2008 so this time it was Ben's turn to be there alone. :<)<BR/><BR/>Debra, you are so very welcome. It was a pleasure. I loved seeing her picture. Amazing how the time has passed.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86973501264493789012009-02-24T14:24:00.000-05:002009-02-24T14:24:00.000-05:00It's the perfect time of year for Miss Read... I w...It's the perfect time of year for Miss Read... I wanted to thank you for the links to Laurie Colwin's daughter's writings. How fun that she, too, has become a writer. I appreciate the time you took to do that. Blessings, DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87087913915477982862009-02-24T13:56:00.000-05:002009-02-24T13:56:00.000-05:00Nan, I love the picture of your dog in the snow at...Nan, I love the picture of your dog in the snow at the top of your Blog!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.com