tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post7808056805266698933..comments2023-05-29T16:21:33.913+01:00Comments on A Well Disciplined Girl: Snow.OliviaMannershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17185920649570209079noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-9310208350300950242009-02-05T15:35:00.000+00:002009-02-05T15:35:00.000+00:00SelkieMy ex partner of 8 years used to call me her...Selkie<BR/><BR/>My ex partner of 8 years used to call me her mermaid, and I was swimming from the age of 2....I know one day I will live by the sea, and I imagine when I do I will feel very much at home.<BR/>When I am by the sea the perspective I have on life is at its most balanced.<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>xOliviaMannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185920649570209079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-55688467341736128152009-02-05T00:55:00.000+00:002009-02-05T00:55:00.000+00:00Olivia,the sea if my passion - I have lived beside...Olivia,<BR/><BR/>the sea if my passion - I have lived beside at various times in my life, but not at all recently and I PINE for it....<BR/><BR/>s.selkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713419374194169822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-53890142361382077602009-02-04T21:24:00.000+00:002009-02-04T21:24:00.000+00:00MarkI do like referring to you as Mark rather than...Mark<BR/><BR/>I do like referring to you as Mark rather than Boxa :-)<BR/>A scarlet rosefinch in the garden would be a delight however I've not seen many birds these last few days, only fox footprints in the snow.<BR/>It seems * more* snow is now arriving on Friday, and the Goddess is standing strong.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are keeping warm in London too.<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/>M:e<BR/><BR/>It is a lovely garden, I am very lucky...I only rent the attic of the big Georgian house but am lucky to have full access to the garden, which is only used by the 3 of us. <BR/>I think the Goddess is sometimes a little shocked by some of the secrets I tell her ;-)<BR/>And I am very warm thank you.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you too.<BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/><BR/>Recidavist<BR/><BR/>I can imagine Hampstead looked magical, I hope you didn't attempt to swim in the pond there though :-)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/>Shannee<BR/><BR/>* Smiles * back to you.<BR/>And a hug too.<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/><BR/>Mr.C.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your compliment.<BR/><BR/>You are a very very fortunate man indeed - Constance is a rare gem ;-)<BR/>I liked the image of you smoking a pipe. I couldn't help wondering if you were wearing slippers at the same time, and if said slipper had ever been used on Constance's bottom. I hope not. Slippers are especially nasty although there is something quite endearing about being disciplined with your loved ones * actual* slipper!<BR/><BR/>I did also listen to Hayley Westenra as tat is the kind of curious girl I am. Lovely.<BR/><BR/>And yes, tranquil.<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maryann<BR/><BR/>I am hoping it is going to snow again on Friday. <BR/>Lovely to hear from you and I will come and visit you at the weekend!<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/>Pandora<BR/><BR/>I must confess it wasn't just the once that day that I'd imagined you back here with us doing some outdoor shooting - I think we could have made some beautiful snowy pics with crimson shades of bottoms dancing around? I'm sorry your shoot that day didn't go as you had planned.<BR/><BR/>I'll take you to see the Goddess next time ;-)<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/><BR/>Andrades<BR/><BR/>I'm glad if it sparked thoughts in you that were relevant to your day. Your posting that I've read just now did exactly the same for me today.<BR/>Mindfulness is a lovely concept, we were taught a lot about that on my Positive Psychology MSc.<BR/><BR/>Take care too,<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/>Headmaster<BR/><BR/>The man of many words!<BR/>A lot of snow indeed, but it is slowly melting away :-(<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>x<BR/><BR/>Selkie<BR/><BR/>Lovely to see you here. I know that snow would loose its novelty if I saw it quite as much as you do, but I am particularly drawn to snow, as I am water...and I never tire of that!<BR/><BR/>I love my garden too ;-)<BR/>I just wish it was by the sea!<BR/><BR/>Olivia<BR/>xOliviaMannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185920649570209079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-89603818993460282382009-02-04T19:25:00.000+00:002009-02-04T19:25:00.000+00:00beautiful pictures .. but alas, when you see that ...beautiful pictures .. but alas, when you see that EVERY DAY between October and April it loses its appeal LOL<BR/><BR/>I totally LOVE your garden though ...selkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713419374194169822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-78117490433085235802009-02-04T12:56:00.000+00:002009-02-04T12:56:00.000+00:00What a very fine garden. And such a lot of snow!What a very fine garden. And such a lot of snow!The Headmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536548176644716762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-24478697211198610892009-02-03T22:39:00.000+00:002009-02-03T22:39:00.000+00:00Hi Olivia:Your pictures are gorgeous. It truly loo...Hi Olivia:<BR/>Your pictures are gorgeous. It truly looks like a winter wonderland. I especially loved how u did not want to rush out, but wanted to be mindful of each step. That is a beautiful concept.<BR/>So many things to think about here, stillness, mindfulness, cleansing, all so important for me to think about today.<BR/>Thank you Olivia<BR/>Take care<BR/>AGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-76128076955335403322009-02-03T13:53:00.000+00:002009-02-03T13:53:00.000+00:00Beautiful photos I thought it was ironic that the ...Beautiful photos I thought it was ironic that the snowfall happened on Imbolc, just after I'd started to sense the first taste of spring, but it sounds like you made the most of it. I failed to - my attempted snow adventure wore me out so much I hid at home for the rest of the day, and didn't do anything special to mark the quickening of the year.<BR/><BR/>The goddess looks lovely in the snow, like an ice queen. You are very lucky to have her in your garden :)Pandora Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379384317906645783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-57198745345377995602009-02-03T03:19:00.000+00:002009-02-03T03:19:00.000+00:00Dear Olivia,Thanks for posting your beautiful pics...Dear Olivia,<BR/>Thanks for posting your beautiful pics. We had a snow like that last week. I agree, it is comforting and quiet.<BR/>MaryannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-40111532554947385022009-02-02T22:30:00.000+00:002009-02-02T22:30:00.000+00:00You are very artistic Olivia,I like the last two p...You are very artistic Olivia,<BR/><BR/>I like the last two photographs in<BR/>particular.<BR/><BR/>I spent a lot of last night listening to Hayley Westenra, smoking my pipe, and watching the snow falling. Most of all I thought about Constance and how very fortunate I am.<BR/><BR/>Some things bring tranquility don't they?Mr.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06729467877042939674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-47930366204266095782009-02-02T18:37:00.000+00:002009-02-02T18:37:00.000+00:00Simply beautiful Olivia. *smiles*Simply beautiful Olivia. *smiles*Greenwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595575183652183234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-59635482831956957482009-02-02T18:03:00.000+00:002009-02-02T18:03:00.000+00:00Lovely pics; Hampstead Heath looked just the same...Lovely pics; Hampstead Heath looked just the same this afternoon, magical.<BR/><BR/>RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-17790178379473661262009-02-02T17:05:00.000+00:002009-02-02T17:05:00.000+00:00What a gorgeous garden! It looks like somewhere y...What a gorgeous garden! It looks like somewhere you could lose yourself in quiet contemplation for hours. I particularly liked the 'Goddess'....she looks like she might have many secrets.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the snow while it lasts.....and stay warm.<BR/><BR/>love and hugs xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706153451149643324.post-12078412613244743962009-02-02T14:03:00.000+00:002009-02-02T14:03:00.000+00:00Lovely pictures, Olivia. Maybe a visit from the s...Lovely pictures, Olivia. Maybe a visit from the scarlet rosefinch to offset the pale expanse of white would make the picture complete? <BR/>PS ~ Goddess might need rescuing tomorrow if the weather reports are to be believed, but events like these should be enjoyed while they last ~ it'll probably all be gone by friday.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988492266799392882noreply@blogger.com