tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post6814765879607948145..comments2024-03-15T19:54:50.462+00:00Comments on To Discover Ice: Ypres, Belgiumbazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-58199594089919044762014-08-04T05:01:23.869+01:002014-08-04T05:01:23.869+01:00Hi Denise. I feel that Ypres is a truly unique pla...Hi Denise. I feel that Ypres is a truly unique place. It is full of history but remains a place where one could happily live today,(and it's not just because of the beer!) bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-80144423831215004242014-08-03T23:39:16.969+01:002014-08-03T23:39:16.969+01:00Have been to Ypres to visit the Commonwealth and G...Have been to Ypres to visit the Commonwealth and German graves. Hugely emotional experience.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-69911569591583222762014-06-03T18:32:24.912+01:002014-06-03T18:32:24.912+01:00Hi AC. Yep, there was food (and drink!)for all the...Hi AC. Yep, there was food (and drink!)for all the senses!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-90027847048746453472014-06-03T15:28:58.016+01:002014-06-03T15:28:58.016+01:00What a brill post. Interesting stuff and food for ...What a brill post. Interesting stuff and food for thought as well as for the belly on that holiday.Nice one :) All Consuminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089119991474852732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-27565145654514292922014-06-02T18:45:21.070+01:002014-06-02T18:45:21.070+01:00Hi Sherry. It's extra interesting because ther...Hi Sherry. It's extra interesting because there is so much medieval and renaissance history in Europe but Ypres is mainly about the 20th century.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-6151551375271146692014-06-02T18:43:30.743+01:002014-06-02T18:43:30.743+01:00Trees Planet: Thank you for your kind words.Trees Planet: Thank you for your kind words.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-45366308356246068992014-06-02T17:00:13.466+01:002014-06-02T17:00:13.466+01:00Fascinating history there! I've never been th...Fascinating history there! I've never been there, but since I like history, it's a place I'd like to see.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-12754564973528718792014-06-02T08:37:09.967+01:002014-06-02T08:37:09.967+01:00Your Post really wonderful. We have very few knowl...Your Post really wonderful. We have very few knowledge about WW1. thank For everything.Trees Planethttp://trees1planet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-57574740428849109492014-06-01T05:56:08.265+01:002014-06-01T05:56:08.265+01:00A legend in her own lunchtime, eh?A legend in her own lunchtime, eh?bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-83993751335575222872014-06-01T00:02:25.037+01:002014-06-01T00:02:25.037+01:00My ex wife lived the luxurious life of Audrey Hepb...My ex wife lived the luxurious life of Audrey Hepburn. My ex wife is a celebrity in her own mind. <br /><br /> klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-74574835056401937012014-05-29T15:03:04.514+01:002014-05-29T15:03:04.514+01:00Hello Hillary. I look forward to your wartime post...Hello Hillary. I look forward to your wartime posts! You can see the play about The Wipers Times here: <b>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQg3l9kF3SU</b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-77045189140821549952014-05-29T09:38:05.281+01:002014-05-29T09:38:05.281+01:00Hi Bazza .. I hadn't heard of the Wiper's ...Hi Bazza .. I hadn't heard of the Wiper's Times .. but must look.<br /><br />I love Belgium though haven't been often, but beer and mussels .. vino preferably .. <br /><br />I'd like to visit Ypres now I know a little more .. I have a post or two to do on the War ... coming up I hope .. <br /><br />Really interesting post .. thanks .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-50923863284988443442014-05-29T07:02:42.889+01:002014-05-29T07:02:42.889+01:00Hello Gary. Well they are certainly better off fin...Hello Gary. Well they are certainly better off financially since we were there! Was your ex Audrey Hepburn by any chance? Just askin'bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-82135223738306657862014-05-29T06:59:38.647+01:002014-05-29T06:59:38.647+01:00Hi Wendy. It could hardly be further away from New...Hi Wendy. It could hardly be further away from New Zealand but it's a part of Europe that tends to get overlooked. Well worth seeing!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-56672697775400090382014-05-29T02:31:34.401+01:002014-05-29T02:31:34.401+01:00Hey Bazza,
Another fascinating post from your goo...Hey Bazza,<br /><br />Another fascinating post from your good self. Another trip to Belgium and Ypres, no doubt, was better because of you and your friends being there. <br /><br />I'm going to learn a lot from your blog! My ex wife is Belgium. That's all I'm saying.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-43226493188027484092014-05-28T23:46:52.195+01:002014-05-28T23:46:52.195+01:00What a fascinating place. So steeped in history. I...What a fascinating place. So steeped in history. I should like to go there some day.<br /><br />And like loverofwords said, I am going to learn so much from your blog! Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-10244390535251514682014-05-28T21:41:34.966+01:002014-05-28T21:41:34.966+01:00Joanne: Yes it is very like many other Flemish tow...Joanne: Yes it is very like many other Flemish towns except that a lot of the buildings are wonderful exact copies of the original with clean brickwork. Eat and drinking are very important to the Belgians; sensible priorities I would say!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-41426579373346602222014-05-28T21:39:00.193+01:002014-05-28T21:39:00.193+01:00Natasha: Wow, some fascinating history of your own...Natasha: Wow, some fascinating history of your own you have there!<br />I think White Russia is what is now known as Belarus? I am a great fan of Belgium and Flanders, the western half, in particular is full of historic old towns and cities.bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-45578657094966411112014-05-28T17:15:06.523+01:002014-05-28T17:15:06.523+01:00Haven't been to Ypres but the style of the reb...Haven't been to Ypres but the style of the rebuilt architecture reminds me very much of other Flemish towns I've seen. I never know why people have the impression that Belgium is boring. There is so much to see, do, eat and drink.joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-5335330928900022322014-05-28T12:50:21.582+01:002014-05-28T12:50:21.582+01:00I am going to learn so much from your blog! Have n...I am going to learn so much from your blog! Have never been to Belgium but will cut and paste your post and put in my travel folder to use if I find myself in that area. My father was a huge student of history, being a White Russian who escaped the Civil War, Revolution. Wish he were still here to tell me more.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-33220102526240478222014-05-25T22:58:55.380+01:002014-05-25T22:58:55.380+01:00Hi John. Yes it's a great film. You can see it...Hi John. Yes it's a great film. You can see it here: <b>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQg3l9kF3SU</b><br />I saw the arches in the ramparts where they printed it. There is a whole industry around the two wars around that area. Well worth seeing if that is one of your interests!bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9065667386668307918.post-22288860195826610542014-05-25T10:51:22.079+01:002014-05-25T10:51:22.079+01:00Great post Bazza about a subject that I am particu...Great post Bazza about a subject that I am particularly interested in (the Great War). The Film you speak of is definitely worth a watch, funny and moving at the same time, written by Ian Hislop, I believe.<br />One day I hope to visit the area myself, but will have your insights until then.<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.com