tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post3602008728932313497..comments2024-03-29T04:16:43.389-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: A Darlington Boxing Day BlizzardReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-88391630870042781232010-12-30T12:36:36.578-05:002010-12-30T12:36:36.578-05:00Dear Reggie, Darlington looks glorious in the snow...Dear Reggie, Darlington looks glorious in the snow. Pompey is gorgeous cream puff or not xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-10548976609513036942010-12-30T10:13:54.748-05:002010-12-30T10:13:54.748-05:00Reggie,
Last year we planned a holiday party for 2...Reggie,<br />Last year we planned a holiday party for 28 guests. It was December 19th. The night of the first of three blizzards in the DC area. Nine of our closest neighbors put on their boots and trudged through the snow to spend the evening with us.<br /><br />The next day should have been Boxing Day because we boxed up catered food, put it on a sled and delivered it to everyone we saw...mostly in driveways with shovels in hand!<br /><br />At least your house is looking gorgeous for the New Year. Hope it's a good one for you, Boy and Pompey too!!!<br />~RAcanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-81443071440463034792010-12-30T10:11:33.197-05:002010-12-30T10:11:33.197-05:00Oh dear, what a shame you had to cancel your festi...Oh dear, what a shame you had to cancel your festivities! Whenever I get stuck in a snow storm I get a little crazy and start cleaning and polishing EVERYTHING...even me!<br /><br />And I'm glad we both had Dr. Z on the brain. :)<br /><br />Ps...You well deserve the lovely praise from Little Augury, your blog's a joy!DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435206223622005832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-31023672977293031842010-12-29T23:09:06.094-05:002010-12-29T23:09:06.094-05:00I no longer have the constitution to drink martini...I no longer have the constitution to drink martinis in the winter -- at least in the country. In a crowded restaurant in the city, sure, but in the dead silence of the country -- particularly when it's cold outside -- I can't do it anymore. (Fortunately, I am not yet bereft of alternatives.)<br /><br />Three parties down, one more to go -- I'm starting to think that misanthropy, as a management tool, is vastly underrated.<br /><br />(Big hit present of the year: Signed copies of Deborah Devonshire's new book, which were given to a dozen assorted "sister acts" of my acquaintance. Many thanks to Her Grace and Heywood Hill, the best bookstore in the world.)<br /><br />Happy New Year!The Ancientnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-31570609433881894682010-12-29T14:47:16.959-05:002010-12-29T14:47:16.959-05:00Is there anything better than a dog who prefers to...Is there anything better than a dog who prefers to stay warm and dry? Alex agrees heartily with Pompey, get things done and get back inside.<br /><br />Our current lack of an oven hasn't bothered me until now. I'm filing that cheese wafer recipe away for future use.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003316530755458623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-46836526835451585112010-12-29T09:02:06.313-05:002010-12-29T09:02:06.313-05:00Reggie Darling,
We too felt the beautiful mockery...Reggie Darling,<br /><br />We too felt the beautiful mockery of Mother Nature on Boxing Day. Pompey has just the right idea: stay inside, curl up and veg, guiltlessly.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and Boy!<br /><br />Xo<br />Eddie + JaithanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-38837574367712443592010-12-28T18:25:00.626-05:002010-12-28T18:25:00.626-05:00Darlington House and snow go very well together! T...Darlington House and snow go very well together! The tidying up that happens before a party (whether they come to fruition or not) is such a delightful bonus to having them...I think I need to see if a few friends would like to come over...24C needs a bit of post-Christmas tidying at the moment.<br />So proud of Pompey for being lightning fast in the snow...Miss. Ginger needs quite a bit of coaxing...and carrying, well, she is very short and her belly freezes up quickly.<br /><br />Enjoy your snow days....<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-69639730074053205572010-12-28T15:27:20.872-05:002010-12-28T15:27:20.872-05:00My lamb shanks on Boxing Day (also known as the F...My lamb shanks on Boxing Day (also known as the Feast of Saint Stefan) were absolute heaven. The whippets were thrilled to get some on their kibble, but NOT thrilled by the 8" of snow. Can't say as I blame all the naked little dawgies lowering their 'ahem's into the drifts for having shocked expressions...<br />xox,<br />HermioneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-88535623295005710362010-12-28T15:01:06.552-05:002010-12-28T15:01:06.552-05:00love your nativity set -- I remember these individ...love your nativity set -- I remember these individual items selling at the local 5 & dime when I was small. My sister & I collected all of the animals in multiples (flocks of sheep, cows and many mules as all of the animals came in different poses, unlike the people!) each time we got near the store during the holidays - it was a wonderful way to spend a small allowance and needless to say, we never got around to buying any of the 'people' (Jesus, shepherds or the kings!) - I can see, we need to add some dogs now, tho! Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-57249546216467309982010-12-28T10:45:02.922-05:002010-12-28T10:45:02.922-05:00Morning!
Sounds like you, Boy and darling wee Po...Morning! <br /><br />Sounds like you, Boy and darling wee Pompey are taking this setback by Nature in full stride and with a stiff upper lip! We do call the day "Boxing Day" -- a term that we have to explain to many folk hereabouts in Dallas.<br /><br /> Next on our agenda is Hogmany -- a dance-filled night with many glasses of warming cheer AND attempting to find a dark-haired man to "First Foot" our little house -- and bring luck through the threshold! Again -- this tradition requires MANY explanations too! LOL!<br /><br /> Stay warm and cozy!Teacatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899566893360863672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-56544493691107644832010-12-28T09:29:54.678-05:002010-12-28T09:29:54.678-05:00Gervais: Thank you, it took a lot of failed attemp...Gervais: Thank you, it took a lot of failed attempts before we found the "perfect" New England porch ceiling blue.<br /><br />North of 25A: Pompey was "reluctant" for many years, I am sorry to report, but you may have better luck with the Senor, who I have seen and admired on your blog. Aren't pugs divine?<br /><br />DocP: When are you going to start your own blog? Please put us out of our misery!<br /><br />DaniP: Thank you! How did your turkey turn out?<br /><br />Architect: Thank you--I have had far too much eggnog this season . . . as well as cookies, stollen, cheese, ham, fruitcake, chocolate, and roast beef with yorkshire pudding . . . the list is so long as to be humiliating! And when I write "far too much" I'm not referring to being sated by it at all, but rather for the five pounds I've packed on as a result!<br /><br />T&CMom: Thank you, your cheese wafer recipe is a hit at Darlington House! Now, I have to keep myself from not eating the six dozen we made for the guests that didn't show up to the party...<br /><br />MamaMagnolia: Reggie is not complaining--a steady diet of cheese biscuits, ham, and martinis is Heaven on Earth!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-68470080727927390052010-12-28T08:14:42.008-05:002010-12-28T08:14:42.008-05:00Snow can be such a bother when it interferes with ...Snow can be such a bother when it interferes with plans. Hopefully you and Boy will much on the ham and cheese biscuits as you finish out your holiday. Enjoy the martinis.Home of a Magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531344285220921997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-77041906192974678112010-12-27T23:23:04.073-05:002010-12-27T23:23:04.073-05:00Your blizzard hit here later that evening---thanks...Your blizzard hit here later that evening---thanks a lot---and I tidied also--it's been blowing for 12 hours---finally found a home for those 25 year's worth of WOI that I am unable to throw out. Seven parties in four days, loved them all, but relieved to be home and quiet all day, dreaming of a tropical islandThe Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-28259678050625855932010-12-27T23:01:01.388-05:002010-12-27T23:01:01.388-05:00I love the additions to your creche. Ours camps o...I love the additions to your creche. Ours camps out annually on a table where the year-round residents join in, a couple of very small bronzes of a frog and a mountain lion. They are animals. It could happen.<br />Best, and keep warm -<br />- MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-89801923356600502702010-12-27T22:26:36.887-05:002010-12-27T22:26:36.887-05:00You have no idea how much I adore Pompey. Oh, that...You have no idea how much I adore Pompey. Oh, that precious face!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-70024481637876436222010-12-27T17:45:56.210-05:002010-12-27T17:45:56.210-05:00Love your nativity collection. The additions are v...Love your nativity collection. The additions are very amusing. Who's to say where a gnome might or might not turn up for a visit?<br /><br />I also love the blue paint on your porch, sort of the 'haint blue' of the old South used to keep the evil spirits away, I believe. Or was it the wasps? No pun intended.SKY PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754246852792388695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-70990674359718009342010-12-27T17:09:59.557-05:002010-12-27T17:09:59.557-05:00So sorry you had to cancel your party, Reggie, and...So sorry you had to cancel your party, Reggie, and many thanks for linking to my cheese wafer post. I'm glad you all had an enjoyable evening at home in your party-ready house. I know it was lovely.Town and Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842299632895569707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-18629758732872864612010-12-27T16:51:20.749-05:002010-12-27T16:51:20.749-05:00We didn't get hit with much of the storm as an...We didn't get hit with much of the storm as anticipated, but I think most people in the city were fully prepared for snowpacalypse #2. <br />Calories be damned at the holidays, drink that eggnog!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-62123391707253203742010-12-27T16:39:20.392-05:002010-12-27T16:39:20.392-05:00The snow looks lovely, and I am happy your guests ...The snow looks lovely, and I am happy your guests decided to stay tucked in rather than brave the storm.<br />I was chuckling with agreement over your pleasure at the party-ready house which ended up being just yours to enjoy. This has happened to us before and it is kind of delightful, especially just after Christmas when the mess is at its height without a little motivation.<br />Stay safe and warm during this bad weather. xo DaniDaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-67201977915048079442010-12-27T15:36:56.571-05:002010-12-27T15:36:56.571-05:00I'm enjoying our "snow day" here. B...I'm enjoying our "snow day" here. Better to cancel than to have friends risk the driving conditions. Some friends normally do a large (~300) black tie house party at Christmas. Several years ago it was disrupted by a snowstorm and ended up being rescheduled from Saturday to Monday. A lot of last mintue logistical challenges, but it worked.DocPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823834084619817888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-57802912183362085072010-12-27T15:33:51.723-05:002010-12-27T15:33:51.723-05:00Please consider me Pompey's newest and dearest...Please consider me Pompey's newest and dearest fan. I, too, have a Pug - whose name is Señor Pablo Gomez. We also had about two feet of snow here on the North Shore and I was worried about him in the drifts. Unfortunately, he is still a bit reluctant, but it was his first snow storm so I suppose we'll just have to be patient. Sounds like it was a lovely party!<br />Best,<br />ColleenNorth of 25Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927245858208029154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-75031455838596923732010-12-27T15:08:22.847-05:002010-12-27T15:08:22.847-05:00I love the blue ceiling on the porch! I've mad...I love the blue ceiling on the porch! I've made not of it before!Paul Gervais de Bédéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483589339393580019noreply@blogger.com