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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

V - IS FOR VISITORS.......

V is for Visitors and oh yes my lunch


Duckie

Two for the road


The lady with the letters herself visited this week. As you you all know Mr and Mrs Nesbitt came to see, yes the motorbikes. True to her word she brought the sunshine too. I swear to you the week before rain, Denise arrives the sun shines. Sitting for the afternoon outside the pub( yes outside novel for me) and watched the biking tourists, had the proverbial bag of chips and entertained the passing hordes. Mrs Nesbitt did that is. Denise had me laughing from the moment she arrived. From tales of her and Jon's road trips through France, teaching stories, blogging encounters, and so much more. In fact at one point the 3 older fellows next to us, well one just didn't want to leave until Denise had finished one of her tales he had been eavesdropping on. The funniest bit though has to be Denise shouting "eh" to a local. He stared back blankly as she carried on talking at him(I do mean at him) until she finally blurted out "sorry I thought you were someone I knew". Why so funny? He was a passing policeman and I swear he thought we were taking the mickey out of him. He was not amused, I on the other hand cracked up at this point and tried not to be arrested for having a good time. I felt like a tourist in my own town. Denise and Jon thank you and a pleasure to meet you both and your friends, and of course the ever present duck, for all to brief a time. See you next year and many thanks for boosting our economy and being faithful supporters of the event
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46 comments:

  1. Rune EideJune 16, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    That must have been the world's nicest visitors to have.

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  2. GaelynJune 16, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    How wonderful to have blogging visitors. I think this should and will happen more often as our world gets closer together. Love the duck. Glad you had a good time. I'll bet that cop was surprised. How fun!

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  3. OlivierJune 16, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    sympathique cette rencontre, et j'aime bien la peluche
    nice this meeting, and I like the fuzz well

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  4. AnnaJune 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Sounds as if you had a great time :)

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  5. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    So this is the elusive Mrs Nesbitt. I have often seen her mentioned by you and others on their sites, but didn't know who she was.

    I guess the TT is over now & I never got around to watching any on the tv, to see if I could spot you. Not that I know what you look like anyway!

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  6. Jane Hards PhotographyJune 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    GM - Are but misses Nesbitt knows what I look like. Maybe the odd photo might turn up on facebook. You never know.

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  7. Brian MillerJune 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    friends and police officers...always a good mix. glad you avoided the slammer. smiles.

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  8. mrsnesbittJune 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I am reading your blog at 23,22 and I am howling with laughter! Yes..........what a day! Great to connect!

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  9. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    What's the duck about?

    Sorry Babooshka, I rejected your comments on my blog by mistake. Funny how you can't drive a car and use your mouse at the same time !

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  10. mrsnesbittJune 16, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    lol! love it all!

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  11. GrahemeJune 16, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Maybe we should all go to the Swan next year TT.

    Don't stand so close to the barrier.

    Graheme from Aus.

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  12. mrsnesbittJune 16, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Had to return! Laughing still..........the flaming hair! lol! Need to lie down!
    0oooooooooooooooooo matron!

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  13. photowannabeJune 17, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    That must have been so delightful to have the Visiting Denise and Jon. I can believe the laughter and stories just from the things she posts.
    Great choice for V.

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  14. TashJune 17, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Mrs. Nesbitt is just ducky! How great for you to meet & then have such a terrific time together. The Nesbitts look so slick on that machine.

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  15. mannananJune 17, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    Seems as if you had a great time. Only sorry I missed it all.

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  16. alicesgJune 17, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Lovely photos of the race. Must be a fun time for you and your friends.

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  17. Bradley HsiJune 17, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    What a great time that you all have, we almost get the feeling of being there with the three of you.

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  18. CloudiaJune 17, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Must get back to 2 wheels soon!
    Thank you Babooshka, Aloha

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  19. LynetteJune 17, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    What a thrill to enjoy togetherness in the sunshine with the Nesbitts! Babooshka's one lucky gal.

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  20. magiceyeJune 17, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    oh how lovely!

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  21. GordonJune 17, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    So glad you had so much fun with your special visitors.

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  22. Unseen India ToursJune 17, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Oh So nice !! Great...

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  23. PatJune 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Such fun to meet bloggers in real life and through you, for example. I plan to make a couple of encounters this summer, too!

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  24. TYRA Hallsénius LindheJune 17, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Must have been a great day for you!

    Great choice to catch Mrs N. for V

    Greetings from Tyra in Vaxholm

    TYRA'S GARDEN

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  25. HilaryJune 17, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Sounds fun. Love the photo - just captures 'the world' somehow - the heat, motorbikes, take away food, the joy. Great to have a break from the intensity of the job.

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  26. Gerald (SK14)June 17, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    o what a brilliant time you obviously all had - i'm just a bit jealous

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  27. JillyJune 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Isn't it the best fun meeting fellow bloggers! Great to meet Mrs. Nesbitt via you, Babooshka. Very funny tale.

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  28. TomJune 17, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Excellent post and so nice to here it went so well... I spoke to Mrs N on the phone once and I got the impression then she was as nutty as a fruit cake.... ;o) only joking Denise..
    Tom

    My daily blogs show Raindrops and Swans
    Tom

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  29. DragonstarJune 17, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Obviously a good time was had by all! Lovely, happy photos, and I particularly like the Duck outside The Swan.

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  30. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Next time perhaps you and your visitors could show us inside the Swan. Lolx

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  31. Marie ReedJune 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! She looks like top knotch fun to the fifth power! I want her snazzy trousers! I sooo hope that she road hogs it through France near Saint Fargeau!

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  32. Small City ScenesJune 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Oh my gosh, I can picture it all now. What the duck---arrested for having a good time. I am laughing like crazy too.
    I am glad you met them. MB

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  33. lv2scpbkJune 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    It's fun to meet other bloggers. I've only met one so far.

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  34. jayJune 17, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    OOh, how nice to see a photo of Denise - and Jon, too, of course.

    What a lovely 'V' post! :)

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  35. Tanya BreeseJune 17, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Seriously, could you have a better post for V-day?! That is so cool! What did she bring you for lunch?

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  36. DonJune 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    So that is Mrs Nesbitt. I do like a lady in leather.

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  37. Miss_YvesJune 17, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    A very sympathetic meeting !
    (Your bikes are faster then mine !)

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  38. Leslie:June 17, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Great post about your meeting up with Denise and Jon - makes me feel like I can hardly wait to meet them, too!

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  39. MarieJune 17, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Very friendly looking lady. I'm not surprised.

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  40. RoseJune 17, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Sounds like so much fun! And thanks for showing us the duck, too--did he really ride on Denise's back the whole ride?:)

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  41. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Wow. Looks and sounds like fun all around.

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  42. Tumblewords:June 18, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Oh, what fun it must have been! What fun!

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  43. QJune 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    These two visitors brought sunshine AND laughter? Welcome guests!
    Sherry

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  44. Maria's SpaceJune 18, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Sounds like a good time. Love the duck BTW.
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/06/abc-is-veiny.html

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  45. Digital PolaroidsJune 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Wonderful visitors!!

    http://digitalpolaroids.blogspot.com/2009/06/funny-goat.html

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  46. MojoJune 22, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    Sounds like she's my kinda people! I've been contemplating getting on ABC Wednesday, I might have to take that plunge.

    But what the devil is "taking the mickey out of him"? I've heard of "slipping someone a mickey", but thats' going in not coming out. Doesnt' sound very pleasant in any case if he was that unamused by it.

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