tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post6657136763223067660..comments2023-10-14T12:22:12.267+02:00Comments on Chez Charnizay: The mother of all fan lightsNiall & Antoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-27143027997075844672012-11-07T15:57:47.810+01:002012-11-07T15:57:47.810+01:00@LindyLou - exactly! It would have been a real los...@LindyLou - exactly! It would have been a real loss had it disappeared.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-57262202350041726522012-11-06T21:53:28.125+01:002012-11-06T21:53:28.125+01:00Thank goodness it was restored. Thank goodness it was restored. LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-62701065687580145592012-11-05T10:45:42.356+01:002012-11-05T10:45:42.356+01:00@Tim - well then we've only ever had a Bakewel...@Tim - well then we've only ever had a Bakewell tart as we've never tried anything warmed. Bakewell tarts left us distinctly underwhelmed.<br />If Mr K's Bakewell tarts are anything like his apple tarts then 'nuff said!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-42053242183202821072012-11-05T10:20:06.794+01:002012-11-05T10:20:06.794+01:00You really should try the pudding... it looks tota...You really should try the pudding... it looks totally unimpressive, I agree... but the flavours are marvellous... however, it must be eaten WARM! Otherwise it is ghastly... all stodgy... no distiction between the flavours... then it tastes just like it looks.<br />The Bakewell 'tart' is a rival concoction that is over-sweet and much more simple to make.<br />I used to play darts with the son of the then owners... he's probably now the owner... and the official pudding shop has been in the same family line since the 1700's.<br />And as for Mr. Kipling's offering... well, he must be sponsored by the Dentists Association.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-52372826215402162142012-11-04T18:33:50.984+01:002012-11-04T18:33:50.984+01:00@Perpetua - Yes sadly, they do.@Perpetua - Yes sadly, they do.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-22594051635132006662012-11-02T19:49:25.504+01:002012-11-02T19:49:25.504+01:00I visited Buxton once, many years ago, but never f...I visited Buxton once, many years ago, but never found the station, so I really enjoyed this glimpse of past splendours. Don't our modern stations look sadly mean and utilitarian by comparison?Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-90689376053868628022012-11-02T16:57:02.794+01:002012-11-02T16:57:02.794+01:00@Diane - Buxton is certainly worth a visit.@Diane - Buxton is certainly worth a visit.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-11390660491781420152012-11-02T12:52:31.197+01:002012-11-02T12:52:31.197+01:00I have never been to Buxton so enjoyed the tour th...I have never been to Buxton so enjoyed the tour through your eyes. Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-76785537955378375662012-11-01T22:41:08.143+01:002012-11-01T22:41:08.143+01:00@Fly- Oh I did enjoy the station, also found some ...@Fly- Oh I did enjoy the station, also found some of the original cast iron pillars with lovely acanthus leaf mouldings. <br />However, I did prefer the newspaper to the beam engines.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-17034003701217112762012-11-01T22:37:02.510+01:002012-11-01T22:37:02.510+01:00@Susan - we didn't try the tart/pud either whi...@Susan - we didn't try the tart/pud either while there. Like you we've have had too many which did not impress.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-5166977728325011292012-11-01T22:35:22.147+01:002012-11-01T22:35:22.147+01:00@AJ- no they don't and as it was so grey the l...@AJ- no they don't and as it was so grey the light was flat. Add that to grey stone and you just can't do it justice. It is a super window.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-73717090976124152312012-11-01T18:57:11.215+01:002012-11-01T18:57:11.215+01:00I reckon my hens will be legging it for the hills,...I reckon my hens will be legging it for the hills, looking at those egg requirements!<br /><br />For me, I think the wander round the station would have beaten The Guardian hands down...while that window reminds me how much attention was paid to buldings meant to represent civic pride.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-82585186633685989302012-11-01T17:58:30.528+01:002012-11-01T17:58:30.528+01:00I have fond memories of Buxton, having stayed ther...I have fond memories of Buxton, having stayed there twice for a week working. Not so fond of Bakewell pud though -- the ones in the 'official' bakery there are amongst the most unappetizing objects I've ever seen. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-14525077033345527032012-11-01T17:37:24.428+01:002012-11-01T17:37:24.428+01:00Photos don't really do that window justice, do...Photos don't really do that window justice, do they? (I've tried - trust me!)<br /><br />It's a gorgeous thing and I love to see it if we're in that neck of the woods. MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.com