tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post4587809308420595020..comments2024-03-27T09:27:55.574+01:00Comments on Polyester Princess: A town full of surprisesPolyester Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-90085614792606092162018-08-08T20:38:53.210+02:002018-08-08T20:38:53.210+02:00Would you believe that some people in that churchy...Would you believe that some people in that churchyard thought it was real? xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-36713944338503729542018-08-05T11:13:22.746+02:002018-08-05T11:13:22.746+02:00Somewhere else on my list of places to visit! I re...Somewhere else on my list of places to visit! I recognised the Scrooge headstone instantly it's from my favourite film version with George C Scott.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-9153433550943363582018-08-04T19:41:20.432+02:002018-08-04T19:41:20.432+02:00Next time, you should definitely stop and visit, M...Next time, you should definitely stop and visit, Mim! We did have a similar problem with a couple of old £ 1 last year! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-46905597080717377422018-08-04T19:39:06.217+02:002018-08-04T19:39:06.217+02:00Well spotted, Natacha! It was indeed a no-bake cak...Well spotted, Natacha! It was indeed a no-bake cake, the name of which has escaped me at the moment. Must be the heat ;-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-47506073925881574132018-08-04T19:34:34.203+02:002018-08-04T19:34:34.203+02:00To someone speaking a bit of French, it seems a bi...To someone speaking a bit of French, it seems a bit strange seeing the people of Shropshire and Shrewsbury calling themselves Salopians! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-1394177474996077122018-08-04T19:32:35.460+02:002018-08-04T19:32:35.460+02:00You're right, they're frightfully expensiv...You're right, they're frightfully expensive and not very exciting, a bit like Chester's. I think I only bought some cheap jewellery. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-52353370772220577142018-08-04T19:31:01.886+02:002018-08-04T19:31:01.886+02:00Shrewsbury'd definitely worth a visit. It real...Shrewsbury'd definitely worth a visit. It really is the most charming town. Can you imagine we even had problems exchanging a couple of old £ coins last year? xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-51988064975260642172018-08-04T19:29:39.701+02:002018-08-04T19:29:39.701+02:00Thank you Beate! And well spotted: Jos is a true c...Thank you Beate! And well spotted: Jos is a true chocoholic ;-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-297502817343689202018-08-04T19:28:09.008+02:002018-08-04T19:28:09.008+02:00Haha, yes, I guess that's because we both live...Haha, yes, I guess that's because we both live in bilingual countries! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-87913347644798219172018-08-04T19:27:36.646+02:002018-08-04T19:27:36.646+02:00Oh, living on a boat, and going out for a ride on ...Oh, living on a boat, and going out for a ride on one, must be fantastic! I've always fancied doing that! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-36839571513509623272018-08-04T19:26:35.401+02:002018-08-04T19:26:35.401+02:00Thank you so much, Dan. It's a good thing I wa...Thank you so much, Dan. It's a good thing I was wearing comfortable shoes! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-30803722222588195442018-08-04T19:25:58.194+02:002018-08-04T19:25:58.194+02:00They're rather proud of the Darwin connection ...They're rather proud of the Darwin connection is Shrewsbury, as you can imagine! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-37099055032059482922018-08-04T19:25:08.910+02:002018-08-04T19:25:08.910+02:00Thank you Sasha! Seems I'm a bit behind with r...Thank you Sasha! Seems I'm a bit behind with replying to my comments, as another weekend has rolled along in the meantime! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-1855241665114014192018-08-04T19:24:28.746+02:002018-08-04T19:24:28.746+02:00Thank you Tina, and I'm glad to hear you love ...Thank you Tina, and I'm glad to hear you love the UK like me! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-81602895657648231452018-08-04T19:23:57.223+02:002018-08-04T19:23:57.223+02:00Thank you Theresa! Belgium is a bilingual country,...Thank you Theresa! Belgium is a bilingual country, Flemish (Dutch) and French, so we we kind of grow up with both languages ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-81072189648656213742018-08-04T19:22:43.870+02:002018-08-04T19:22:43.870+02:00It really is, and it definitely deserves another v...It really is, and it definitely deserves another visit, as there's still so much we didn't see! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-11045775996504498282018-08-04T19:21:43.254+02:002018-08-04T19:21:43.254+02:00Thank you Sheila, glad you enjoyed it! xxxThank you Sheila, glad you enjoyed it! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-4257405290258290332018-08-03T10:19:02.461+02:002018-08-03T10:19:02.461+02:00I've driven through Shrewsbury many time but n...I've driven through Shrewsbury many time but never stopped there - what a mistake! It looks so lovely. No wonder you went back again, despite the people at the banks and post office being rotters. (I'd understand if you'd been British and they'd wanted you to take the notes to your own bank, but it's pretty shoddy not to help two tourists out.)Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-49442234713502584662018-08-01T19:49:50.662+02:002018-08-01T19:49:50.662+02:00England tales are so enchanting when you tell them...England tales are so enchanting when you tell them, Ann! What a gorgeous town it is, and so tightly packed with history - castles, pretty towers, river, Darwin and Scrooge! oh my! <br />You look utterly adorable on the steps of this tower, and that cake looks like something we make in Russia (basically a no-bake cake with nuts and chocolate).<br />Lots of love, and always looking forward to more tales!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-44717176260439179022018-08-01T03:46:05.310+02:002018-08-01T03:46:05.310+02:00Ha...I'd forgotten about Salop/salope.
Shrewsb...Ha...I'd forgotten about Salop/salope.<br />Shrewsbury looks utterly charming, shame those bank clerks weren't more helpful. XFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809277044939851200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-87419175183313351912018-07-31T15:38:10.563+02:002018-07-31T15:38:10.563+02:00Shrewsbury looks fabulous in your photos, we haven...Shrewsbury looks fabulous in your photos, we haven't been in ages but it really is gorgeous - the charity shops are so expensive though! <br />Your floral frock is gorgeous and that river cruise was the perfect thing to do on such a gloriously sunny day. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-32196424745457153222018-07-30T15:52:49.591+02:002018-07-30T15:52:49.591+02:00I don't think I've ever actually been to S...I don't think I've ever actually been to Shrewsbury, which seems to be a major oversight - it looks gorgeous! All those fabulous buildings!<br /><br />How annoying about getting those tenners changed, I don't see why you need to have an account to do so? Makes no sense!<br /><br />I look forward to the next installment...Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-1982581999506654042018-07-30T07:41:29.777+02:002018-07-30T07:41:29.777+02:00so much to see! its a beautiful town and the lush ...so much to see! its a beautiful town and the lush green park looks very idyllic. and i spot a girl in pretty flowery frocks :-D<br />oh - and jos in front of a chocolate shop!!<br />hugest hugs! xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-73817795315193522082018-07-28T16:24:37.920+02:002018-07-28T16:24:37.920+02:00Ha ha! Salope is the first thing I thought of too....Ha ha! Salope is the first thing I thought of too. <br /><br />Looks like a lovely day of exploring. <br /><br />Suzanne<br />http://www.suzannecarillo.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-70468317227714660432018-07-28T08:35:42.763+02:002018-07-28T08:35:42.763+02:00I love riding on the river boats. My friend lives ...I love riding on the river boats. My friend lives on a boat on the Thames and we often go out for a ride. I've been to Shrewsbury before. beautiful countryside. Your day there looks fun Ann xxVanity And Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724087064353830994noreply@blogger.com