tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post4468694706438508603..comments2024-03-28T16:49:35.850+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Sunday Selections #369Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-36907549905922972462018-03-12T13:33:44.087+11:002018-03-12T13:33:44.087+11:00Vest: I wonder how the family fared, and whether ...Vest: I wonder how the family fared, and whether the diddakoi children found a place in the community. I am interested in the Romani people, and knew that they are believed to have come from India - despite the gypsy name suggesting they came from Egypt.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-82854151425524747712018-03-12T13:14:30.180+11:002018-03-12T13:14:30.180+11:00The name of the gypsy I recall was Pooky Young Or ...The name of the gypsy I recall was Pooky Young Or pocky. His father was a non gypsy(A Georgio) His mother was a full blood Gypsy and his two children about my age who always wagged school were called didakais. The last time I visited Chalgrove In Oxfordshire the Vardo was gone.<br />Gypsies originated from what was Southern India A few centuries ago.Vesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390020901033513032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35117865689955298332018-03-12T09:54:51.285+11:002018-03-12T09:54:51.285+11:00Carola Bartz: I am a big fan of quirkiness. The ...Carola Bartz: I am a big fan of quirkiness. The noodle market didn't smell at all appetising. The portions were small, the prices expensive and there was no where to sit. Not a winner - even to my food loving self.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-20869723815636420012018-03-12T09:53:45.549+11:002018-03-12T09:53:45.549+11:00orvokki: Thank you.orvokki: Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-60527618343404450242018-03-12T04:19:17.102+11:002018-03-12T04:19:17.102+11:00Oh those illuminated lanterns! So much fun, I love...Oh those illuminated lanterns! So much fun, I love them. Noodle market actually sounds delicious to me, but if the food is not good - blah. The jellyfish is delightful - what a wonderful idea! I do like quirkiness.<br />Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-68570900487831604272018-03-12T00:25:29.736+11:002018-03-12T00:25:29.736+11:00Heipsan, for a long time.
These photos are wonderf...Heipsan, for a long time.<br />These photos are wonderful.<br />Hugsorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-11168845254304036952018-03-11T07:23:40.032+11:002018-03-11T07:23:40.032+11:00Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I hope your...Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I hope your house move didn't drain you too much.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-6870364828291192382018-03-11T05:28:04.449+11:002018-03-11T05:28:04.449+11:00Welcome back ...
Great selection of photographs.
S...Welcome back ...<br />Great selection of photographs.<br />So pleased that you said the atmosphere was cheerful and the crowd happy. It makes for a good time out!<br /><br />Sending my good wishes.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53126312087588335092018-03-10T11:35:16.519+11:002018-03-10T11:35:16.519+11:00Kim: I am indeed back. And glad to be so. And s...Kim: I am indeed back. And glad to be so. And so very grateful for the kindness I receive.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85517317187988143052018-03-10T11:13:44.280+11:002018-03-10T11:13:44.280+11:00Yay you're back! And what an illuminating post...Yay you're back! And what an illuminating post you've shared, complete with beaut images and your insightful, witty comments. A treat, as always Kimhttp://www.lirralirra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80767475749909379442018-03-10T08:53:09.834+11:002018-03-10T08:53:09.834+11:00sonia a. mascaro: Thank you so much. I am so luc...sonia a. mascaro: Thank you so much. I am so lucky with the people I have found/who have found me here in the blogosphere.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-39267107771072250162018-03-10T08:52:28.088+11:002018-03-10T08:52:28.088+11:00RO. Thank you. We were out again last night, and...RO. Thank you. We were out again last night, and there is more colour to come. I hope your weekend is lovely.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80094104482709003082018-03-10T07:40:34.631+11:002018-03-10T07:40:34.631+11:00Hello my dear friend EC!
I am so glad to know you...Hello my dear friend EC! <br />I am so glad to know you are feeling better! Just a good news!<br /><br />Love your photos as always!<br />Lots of hugs and much Love to you!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25133136902210992682018-03-10T01:08:27.203+11:002018-03-10T01:08:27.203+11:00Just popping in to admire the colorful lanterns ag...Just popping in to admire the colorful lanterns again, and to wish you a Happy Friday! Hugs...ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-28093617843722193282018-03-09T15:00:22.136+11:002018-03-09T15:00:22.136+11:00e: Thank you. You are always welcome here. Hugs...e: Thank you. You are always welcome here. Hugs gratefully received and reciprocated.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-62021792839981824022018-03-09T14:25:58.213+11:002018-03-09T14:25:58.213+11:00Wonderful colors and textures and great stimulatio...Wonderful colors and textures and great stimulation after you've been under the weather...I cannot believe I did not see this post sooner. Hugs!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-51663672660899438022018-03-09T13:36:02.011+11:002018-03-09T13:36:02.011+11:00Sandra Cox: I hope that when we go back tonight t...Sandra Cox: I hope that when we go back tonight they are being played on by people with some musical ability.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-36980026298382360292018-03-09T13:35:13.050+11:002018-03-09T13:35:13.050+11:00Sandra Cox: Yup. Too tenacious by half.Sandra Cox: Yup. Too tenacious by half.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13122230836891186252018-03-09T07:50:53.709+11:002018-03-09T07:50:53.709+11:00Dang. It's a tenacious little sucker isn'...Dang. It's a tenacious little sucker isn't it?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-33121706724800295902018-03-09T07:50:13.025+11:002018-03-09T07:50:13.025+11:00The musical installations sound like a delight.
The musical installations sound like a delight.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-26306228213649907712018-03-09T06:46:09.215+11:002018-03-09T06:46:09.215+11:00Myrna R.: It is a visual treat - and we hope to g...Myrna R.: It is a visual treat - and we hope to get back to see more this evening. And next week there will be balloons. Another huge treat.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-73321280468308786432018-03-09T03:14:22.756+11:002018-03-09T03:14:22.756+11:00The pictures are wonderful. Would love to be ther...The pictures are wonderful. Would love to be there. It's must be such a visual treat.<br />Glad you're feeling better. Stay well.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-28113928955539537892018-03-08T08:13:14.543+11:002018-03-08T08:13:14.543+11:00DMS ~Jess: Hugs and healing thoughts are very wel...DMS ~Jess: Hugs and healing thoughts are very welcome. The wasps were just noise while we were there, but I suspect musicians could have created something incredible with them.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-42513667439842850402018-03-08T08:12:12.769+11:002018-03-08T08:12:12.769+11:00Elsie Amata: Thank you. I do love that orb. So ...Elsie Amata: Thank you. I do love that orb. So much. And it looks different with the time of the day and the weather.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-53754520547726913552018-03-08T08:11:30.079+11:002018-03-08T08:11:30.079+11:00Susan: Thank you. I am hoping to see a flock/mob...Susan: Thank you. I am hoping to see a flock/mob/whatever the collective noun is of those jellyfish later this week.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com