tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post2346369309157932228..comments2024-01-28T07:35:12.229+00:00Comments on Bloomsbury Bell: ...that bearing boughs may liveBloomsbury Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12770210075581113565noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-78986374055663141712011-08-23T10:24:49.435+01:002011-08-23T10:24:49.435+01:00Looks like somewhere to add to the list of places ...Looks like somewhere to add to the list of places to see! I'm not looking forward to autumn (already in early August I saw some fallen leaves, it was quite sad) but you've pointed out some good positives.Charlie (The Worm Hole)http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-5614524957892492882010-08-23T17:28:38.575+01:002010-08-23T17:28:38.575+01:00Lovely pics. I've always preferred the more t...Lovely pics. I've always preferred the more tart jams, marmalades and conserves. Damson is a favourite - I'm also quite fond of apricot conserve on croissants.Vintage Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971819409379613967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-45402170845057448902010-08-23T12:20:00.355+01:002010-08-23T12:20:00.355+01:00I've discovered your wonderful blog through Bo...I've discovered your wonderful blog through Book Snob' blog. Your articles are very interesting and some remind me of my Oxfordshire travel last year.<br />Excuse my bad English.lewerentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449720819561806567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-27741653873288370422010-08-18T10:25:45.772+01:002010-08-18T10:25:45.772+01:00I've always wondered what quinces taste like -...I've always wondered what quinces taste like - can you enlighten? Homemade jam sounds fantastic, it's something I can't convince my family would be worth the while, but we'll have rhubarb pies next year to make up for it.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-4761360043777966162010-08-17T20:50:12.572+01:002010-08-17T20:50:12.572+01:00Beautiful Naomi, sounds beautiful.Beautiful Naomi, sounds beautiful.zehrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03043586845046126778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-89256652941347204792010-08-17T20:27:46.379+01:002010-08-17T20:27:46.379+01:00I had to look up 'damson', now I know! An...I had to look up 'damson', now I know! Anything that can be made into jam and spread thickly on toast and served with a cup of tea is heaven in my book!Darlenehttp://www.rosesoveracottagedoor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-86848928748406839212010-08-17T10:40:18.667+01:002010-08-17T10:40:18.667+01:00You are so adorable. I love fruit trees! Shame we ...You are so adorable. I love fruit trees! Shame we didn't make it to Chastleton...you can take me in a year's time when I return from my travels. What was the inside like?<br /><br />Damson jam? I have never tasted it.But it sounds delicious. You have made me long for autumnal days and toast and tea and my lovely leather boots that I will be able to wear again and crunch through golden leaves...in Central Park!!!!!Rachel (Book Snob)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13669640788036671572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-48650206017769470612010-08-17T10:04:22.246+01:002010-08-17T10:04:22.246+01:00oh it's so lovely being able to second guess t...oh it's so lovely being able to second guess the sentences of our parents. One of my particluar favourites is whenever my aunt is down my mother will say 'Come and look at the garden' and off they go... Enjoy the damsom jam.Joan Hunter Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652041203134127783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-40587100513393669172010-08-17T09:54:31.785+01:002010-08-17T09:54:31.785+01:00These pictures are so wonderful, thanks for sharin...These pictures are so wonderful, thanks for sharing!Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901628974325954428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-2418580420213284072010-08-17T08:43:53.737+01:002010-08-17T08:43:53.737+01:00Chastleton is one of my favourite NT houses in the...Chastleton is one of my favourite NT houses in the vicinity (I also recommend Basildon PArk down near |Reading, perfect for an Autumnal day); we were lucky enough to visit Chastleton while it was closed last month and look at the library!verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825551404394913715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-9503322398304260932010-08-17T03:23:40.249+01:002010-08-17T03:23:40.249+01:00Never eaten damson jam - just always admired the f...Never eaten damson jam - just always admired the fruits on the tree. Now very rare in this part of the world. As a child growing up damsons were commonplace here. Now come to think of it, I've hardly seen a tree anywhere.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7805373502140195662.post-89074612469495226092010-08-16T22:10:21.458+01:002010-08-16T22:10:21.458+01:00Being very partial to fruit myself, I find this po...Being very partial to fruit myself, I find this post mouthwatering.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.com