tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post1055184534939096021..comments2023-10-23T19:41:44.088+01:00Comments on The Custards: Capturing the Zeitgeist...The Custardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-34817583215363302232012-11-23T17:45:51.141+00:002012-11-23T17:45:51.141+00:00Haha, I've not watched any of the programme th...Haha, I've not watched any of the programme this time but someone did buy me her latest book. I must admit I was very bemused when it came to the 'dipping a basket in paint' section, anyone who has ever read my blog will know I am fond of cutting corners and easy peasy craft, but I like to think my upcycles actually improve the object in question!<br /><br />Found you via 15 Coast Road.<br />Lakota xLakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-49879542943951878692012-11-23T09:25:50.617+00:002012-11-23T09:25:50.617+00:00Thank you kindly Sally - it is all getting a bit d...Thank you kindly Sally - it is all getting a bit daft I think and scrapping the barrel when in fact there is soooo much excellentay stuff that they could be showing. As I switched loyalty to watch 'Masterchef' last night I may have to watch on-line for last night's episode!<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-6866083446889189702012-11-23T09:24:13.801+00:002012-11-23T09:24:13.801+00:00Thank you dear Jane - I will see if I can change m...Thank you dear Jane - I will see if I can change my profile otherwise I will send my email - thank you that is kind to go out of your way<br /><br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-35823243454911644152012-11-19T19:20:23.128+00:002012-11-19T19:20:23.128+00:00Hi Jenny
Loved this, it made a tired lady laugh-ou...Hi Jenny<br />Loved this, it made a tired lady laugh-out-loud.<br />Just watched episode 2 on Ch4 replay-thingy, poor Rocky Outcrop/Crusty Allport, she is just a vehicle to get some revenue for Ch4 book sales methinks. Although I do think any encouragement of crafts is good, dipping of (expensive) wicker into under-bed storage boxes of B&Q emulsion does not constitute a 'craft'. <br />X Sally @Lavender Attic<br />PS If you watch it online you can skip the majority and just watch the 'reveal' at the end, or the Meerkat adverts.<br />lavender attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657003264977995092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-86881081784167637242012-11-19T13:17:39.427+00:002012-11-19T13:17:39.427+00:00It sealed the deal with my man Jenny. He said he k...It sealed the deal with my man Jenny. He said he knew he would get on grand with my dad from that story on. Bobo Bunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564557200579080645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-57138191914233829152012-11-19T11:54:16.713+00:002012-11-19T11:54:16.713+00:00Just brilliant ... gave me something to laugh abou...Just brilliant ... gave me something to laugh about on my first day back at work after almost a week off! Whoops, did I just admit to reading a blog when I should be working!! Jenny - I can't reply to your comments on my blog as you appear as a 'no-reply comment blogger'. Would you mind sending me your email address and then I will be able to reply to you directly. Have a good week. M xVintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-60089044593241465592012-11-19T11:08:43.906+00:002012-11-19T11:08:43.906+00:00Yay! So glad that you found your way here Ethel (...Yay! So glad that you found your way here Ethel (by the time I reached home I had forgotten your name so spent a while searching Eco Edna!! Glad that you did well - I was in minus equity by the end of play. Oh dear<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-63902200075812537872012-11-19T11:06:56.248+00:002012-11-19T11:06:56.248+00:00Dear, dear Pam
Don't get me started on travel...Dear, dear Pam <br />Don't get me started on travel expenses - why do reporters have to be sent to the other ends of the globe for a 30 second report and it is night time!<br />I too wish to add 'basket dipper' to my list of skills!<br /><br />Have fun this week Pam<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-78273679923793332592012-11-19T11:05:29.316+00:002012-11-19T11:05:29.316+00:00Welcome abroad dear Penelope - I hope you have enj...Welcome abroad dear Penelope - I hope you have enjoyed your rummage round. It is all getting a bit daft isn't it. Ramping it up for Christmas too!<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-85271106092262300902012-11-19T11:04:36.893+00:002012-11-19T11:04:36.893+00:00Hello galant and much welcome to you. I did not s...Hello galant and much welcome to you. I did not see Mrs Moneypenny but I will of course now have to seek it out. I love your leg warmer quip - very funny! Thank you for the laugh<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-56743400244637633722012-11-19T11:03:40.672+00:002012-11-19T11:03:40.672+00:00What the mahooja!! Your Dad crafted shoes out of ...What the mahooja!! Your Dad crafted shoes out of boots???? Now that deserves the double expresso, gold top, crafty crafter award for above and beyond the call of duty! How I would have loved to see them.<br />Thank you for calling in <br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-29405569096898147962012-11-19T11:01:43.101+00:002012-11-19T11:01:43.101+00:00Barry Bucknell - now that is a blast from the past...Barry Bucknell - now that is a blast from the past. I think we have him to blame for my dad's fiendish ripping out of all the original fireplaces and chimney breasts and not putting any support in their place!! Yikes.<br /><br />Keep warm with Barry Bucknell (could be the name of a new series...)<br />Ha ha<br />Best wishes<br />Jenny<br />PS - your quilt quip made me laugh too AngelaThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-25592396148744869242012-11-19T11:00:02.480+00:002012-11-19T11:00:02.480+00:00Oh I did laugh reading this - I can imagine the fa...Oh I did laugh reading this - I can imagine the face that you will have to contrive Christmas morning...<br />Have a lovely day<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-88407590708193227882012-11-19T10:59:14.170+00:002012-11-19T10:59:14.170+00:00All the best with you new display technique! Of c...All the best with you new display technique! Of course I too will continue to watch - I like to huff and puff!<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-41676959381659000632012-11-19T10:58:32.228+00:002012-11-19T10:58:32.228+00:00Along with candles with no wicks...
Best wishes
Je...Along with candles with no wicks...<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-85595942648390395152012-11-19T10:58:08.748+00:002012-11-19T10:58:08.748+00:00Dear Ada - thank you kindly - I indeed hope that y...Dear Ada - thank you kindly - I indeed hope that you have a lovely weekend away<br />Best wishes<br />Jenny<br />PS - every single one of my socks has holes in = why is that!The Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-337883798767034672012-11-19T10:57:22.349+00:002012-11-19T10:57:22.349+00:00Dear wendz - I shall be popping round shortly - pl...Dear wendz - I shall be popping round shortly - please put the kettle on<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-24416676403017209532012-11-19T10:56:53.767+00:002012-11-19T10:56:53.767+00:00Ah Dear Gill - currently negotiating with Channel ...Ah Dear Gill - currently negotiating with Channel 4....<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-20285272634633269922012-11-19T10:56:23.677+00:002012-11-19T10:56:23.677+00:00I love your last sentence Vicki (is de-request lik...I love your last sentence Vicki (is de-request like de-plane?)<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-71045608391150937652012-11-19T10:55:42.527+00:002012-11-19T10:55:42.527+00:00Looking forward to seeing your baskets Claire....
...Looking forward to seeing your baskets Claire....<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-68247404485442932192012-11-19T10:55:15.463+00:002012-11-19T10:55:15.463+00:00Ho ho Attila - keep up!
Best wishes
JennyHo ho Attila - keep up!<br />Best wishes<br />JennyThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-8054891155544487692012-11-19T10:54:48.845+00:002012-11-19T10:54:48.845+00:00Very pleased to hear of your baskets Thea! More of...Very pleased to hear of your baskets Thea! More of the same please!<br />Best wishes<br />Jenny<br />PS Margot is indeed proudThe Custardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632655608950737315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-58103400763787797702012-11-18T17:42:31.154+00:002012-11-18T17:42:31.154+00:00Love it...so pleased Crusty's been rumbled. Ou...Love it...so pleased Crusty's been rumbled. Our linen didn't sell yesterday but our 'sod offs' flew. Perhaps subversive embroidery is the next big thing? I'll ask Margot. Eco Ethel xx Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976655213840481722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-52401204833888120612012-11-18T16:24:37.266+00:002012-11-18T16:24:37.266+00:00Hi Jenny,I feel a little sorry for Crusty Allpot,s...Hi Jenny,I feel a little sorry for Crusty Allpot,she does try sooo hard to find her niche in the world,scooting around trying to decide wether to be an estate agent, a cook a florist,a home designer or a basket dipper! the choices are many and varied and she must be quite worn out with all the dashing around and finding time to write books as well!!It's about time people came to her place, after all travel expenses can be easily paid by the BBC, I'd even pay about a £130 a year towards it myself!!Warm Regards Pam.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693591615915574253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532409850252086723.post-66076120984510583652012-11-18T00:09:55.483+00:002012-11-18T00:09:55.483+00:00Brilliant post, It really made me giggle and I for...Brilliant post, It really made me giggle and I for one will no longer be subjecting myself to such silliness of vintage-ness, oh the commercialising of vintage is scandelous! xox Penelope<br />ps. I am new to your blog and am loving having a rummage xPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660940774894144976noreply@blogger.com