tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post4133602344610031303..comments2024-03-29T09:57:27.965+01:00Comments on Polyester Princess: Yesterday is herePolyester Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-33009318683555361972017-09-25T20:02:08.533+02:002017-09-25T20:02:08.533+02:00I did hear about "Wipers" before, and it...I did hear about "Wipers" before, and it could have been meant as a joke as well, knowing that Mendinghem, Dozinghem en Bandaghem were names given by British soldiers to the casualty clearing stations in the area ... (the "ghem" suffix is common in Flemish village names). xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-11257282193658329002017-09-25T14:33:47.941+02:002017-09-25T14:33:47.941+02:00Belgium suffered so terribly during the war. Briti...Belgium suffered so terribly during the war. British soldiers refered to Ypres as 'Wipers', presumably they didn't grasp the French pronunciation!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-26330822553242117412017-09-22T12:53:36.568+02:002017-09-22T12:53:36.568+02:00This is such an amazing blog! I really enjoyed rea...This is such an amazing blog! I really enjoyed reading the content. Thanks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.curiousvillage.com/" rel="nofollow">Kids Tops In India</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-3792957715646179632017-09-21T14:24:23.641+02:002017-09-21T14:24:23.641+02:00Thank you Natalia! That is probably where the popp...Thank you Natalia! That is probably where the poppy symbol comes from. And yes, wars are horrible and pointless. It's especially horrible since it keeps happening ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-91411069771429969912017-09-21T14:22:43.944+02:002017-09-21T14:22:43.944+02:00Thank you Suzanne! Apart from the Menin Gate, with...Thank you Suzanne! Apart from the Menin Gate, with all those names, it doesn't really feel sad, it just makes you stop and marvel about people's resilience. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-10182978700977684472017-09-21T14:21:16.056+02:002017-09-21T14:21:16.056+02:00Thank you Tina, I'm glad you enjoyed it! xxxThank you Tina, I'm glad you enjoyed it! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-28083938817875418292017-09-21T14:20:51.645+02:002017-09-21T14:20:51.645+02:00Thank you, and you're welcome! xxxThank you, and you're welcome! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-81523495916792671712017-09-21T14:20:19.085+02:002017-09-21T14:20:19.085+02:00Oh, it must be lovely to have one of those poppies...Oh, it must be lovely to have one of those poppies, Laurie, and a very good cause indeed! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-24418116795792356812017-09-21T14:19:28.495+02:002017-09-21T14:19:28.495+02:00It is very beautiful, and a lively town too. The B...It is very beautiful, and a lively town too. The British wanted to keep the ruins as a permanent reminder, but the people of Ypres chose to return and rebuild. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-60873084681072207362017-09-21T14:18:24.524+02:002017-09-21T14:18:24.524+02:00Aw, Melanie! Well, I must admit I was quite emotio...Aw, Melanie! Well, I must admit I was quite emotional while I was writing it too! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-13257946216860234482017-09-21T14:17:22.037+02:002017-09-21T14:17:22.037+02:00I used to wear a paper poppy, but they don't l...I used to wear a paper poppy, but they don't last long. Last year, I had a small pin, but I nearly lost it a couple of times. The brooch fastens more securely to the thick fabric of a winter coat. Plus, it's much prettier too! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-12762375128286856962017-09-21T14:15:20.944+02:002017-09-21T14:15:20.944+02:00Thank you Claire! It's almost inconceivable to...Thank you Claire! It's almost inconceivable to think that almost the whole of Ypres was in ruins. Must have been quite a job to rebuild all those historical buildings, almost exactly as they were ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-33691189907758500552017-09-21T14:13:20.124+02:002017-09-21T14:13:20.124+02:00The red shoes are semi walking shoes, and Clarks, ...The red shoes are semi walking shoes, and Clarks, bought in the sales while in Wales. Best investment ever! It's horrible to think of the destruction - of building, towns, and especially lives - brought on by war. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-49080848817213949752017-09-21T14:09:42.519+02:002017-09-21T14:09:42.519+02:00It seems that a lot of people are already switchin...It seems that a lot of people are already switching to dark colours. It's a good thing that even my winter wardrobe has lots of colour, which will make the long winter months more bearable ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-34912897704811285172017-09-21T14:07:32.297+02:002017-09-21T14:07:32.297+02:00Thank you Lynn! Your pile is getting to be quite a...Thank you Lynn! Your pile is getting to be quite a hill by now. Will have to rent a van when we come over ;-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-55791152861265466542017-09-21T14:06:40.266+02:002017-09-21T14:06:40.266+02:00Thank you Veronica. I don't think that even th...Thank you Veronica. I don't think that even the survivors were ever able to shake off what happened during WWI, especially if, like your grandfather, they suffered from shell shock. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-53520901623778855142017-09-21T14:04:25.616+02:002017-09-21T14:04:25.616+02:00It is indeed an emotional place to visit, as is th...It is indeed an emotional place to visit, as is the whole area, which is tinged with WWI history. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-10316069460242429312017-09-21T14:02:51.496+02:002017-09-21T14:02:51.496+02:00Thank you Vix! Fancy a beer, haha, that's grea...Thank you Vix! Fancy a beer, haha, that's great! I never thought of it like that! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-51697417930518567012017-09-19T22:45:10.832+02:002017-09-19T22:45:10.832+02:00Wonderful post! The photos of architecture are jus...Wonderful post! The photos of architecture are just marvelous! <br /><br />Aren't wars horrible and pointless? In Russia, there is a cultural comparison between poppies and blood of soldiers, you can find it in songs, for instance. Fields of poppies as battle fields.<br /><br />But your accessories are beautiful, charming and happy, despite those horrific historical events.Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-29166820235395797762017-09-18T23:32:28.700+02:002017-09-18T23:32:28.700+02:00What detailed history!
The blue raincoat and the...What detailed history! <br /><br />The blue raincoat and the poppy umbrella and brooch are all lovely. A bit of a sad place though. <br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-22973790328626933912017-09-18T14:42:28.548+02:002017-09-18T14:42:28.548+02:00Ann you look beautyful in this blue raincoat. The ...Ann you look beautyful in this blue raincoat. The umbrella and brooch are amazing. Thank you for this wonderful walk and stunning pictures of Ypern. <br />I wish you a nice week, XO TinaMode und Lifestyleblog Tinaspinkfridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367112313416996194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-84473717790910093272017-09-17T22:12:58.711+02:002017-09-17T22:12:58.711+02:00Wonderful photos, thank you for sharing the town&#...Wonderful photos, thank you for sharing the town's history with us. I do like the umbrella ☔ Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-24221734678757761242017-09-17T21:09:25.966+02:002017-09-17T21:09:25.966+02:00I love your Blue raincoat Ann and the poppy umbrel...I love your Blue raincoat Ann and the poppy umbrella is lovely. I have one of the poppies from the Tower Of London and it's beautiful. I like giving to good causes like that. xx<br />www.vanityandmestyle.comVanity And Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724087064353830994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-9547801816615517982017-09-17T19:44:56.552+02:002017-09-17T19:44:56.552+02:00What a beautiful town, thank you for sharing. In m...What a beautiful town, thank you for sharing. In my mind it's always a memorial I sort of forget people live there too. Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-8711670480147294312017-09-17T14:28:07.380+02:002017-09-17T14:28:07.380+02:00I was all wibbly and damp eyed by the end of your ...I was all wibbly and damp eyed by the end of your post Ann. Such a remarkable rebuild job, I must say xxxMelanie Folly Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714445701351287394noreply@blogger.com