tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post8866635466901172834..comments2023-11-01T00:38:49.400+11:00Comments on Ampersand Duck: Delights of the DayAmpersand Duckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12245377686193859488noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-48988937827345976992008-06-25T08:10:00.000+10:002008-06-25T08:10:00.000+10:00Hi anonymousYeah, I thought the balloon thingy was...Hi anonymous<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I thought the balloon thingy was an ad, and I'm usually not into that sort of stuff, but I love the idea of heaps of orange novelty balloons floating across my site over the next few weeks... bit fond of hot air balloons.<BR/><BR/>I love the Spare Room. I'm proud to say that I have my own signed copy, although sadly didn't get to have it signed in person -- was done by a lovely friend (who told Helen who I was, so the degree of separation actually makes me swoony). Comparing me to her is the best compliment I can get, although I don't really feel I earn it :) But thanks!Ampersand Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245377686193859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-27861555819640237102008-06-25T04:09:00.000+10:002008-06-25T04:09:00.000+10:00Hi - have you checked out the BBC website for the ...Hi - have you checked out the BBC website for the iPlayer? It is free downloads of the previous week's BBC shows. Doctor Who has been brilliant this series (I am living in London)and you are sure to love it! <BR/><BR/>Also, your balloon thingy in the right hand column is actually an advertising device for an english mobile phone company called Orange.<BR/><BR/>One more thing - I really like your style of writing and always think of Helen Garner when I read your blog, keep it up and read her latest book 'The Spare Room'. Really good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-11886210610261894482008-06-23T20:54:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:54:00.000+10:00I love that youtube - authentic 1980s fandom! The ...I love that youtube - authentic 1980s fandom! The kid answering the question about the colour of the doctor's ring is brilliant. And the president of the Australian fan club is even better. And I still get a thrill when seeing the Dr Who opening credits. <BR/><BR/>When I grow up, I want to be like those people. BB is clearly very wise.TimThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333303180015967125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-27633734633144371962008-06-23T20:34:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:34:00.000+10:00Wah, NOT Miss S who asked the question, but Helen....Wah, NOT Miss S who asked the question, but Helen. Sorry, same answer except the gossipy bit :)<BR/><BR/>Long day!Ampersand Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245377686193859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-50575113412647822172008-06-23T20:33:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:33:00.000+10:00Mummy Crit: Garth is loquacious, talented, complet...Mummy Crit: Garth is loquacious, talented, completely in control of his environment and looking like a man in the prime of his powers. I thoroughly enjoyed his launch, especially when he refused to let the smaller readers hog the question time (1 question each!). And he was nice to boot. Which I'm would make his mother very happy.<BR/><BR/>Ms S: no, I don't, but I'll ask Jan. And I had a lovely natter to Erica at Jan's opening about you. My lips are sealed.<BR/><BR/>Helen: the bouncing balloon thingy is, if you click on it, a sign that I'm a pit-stop for the <A HREF="" REL="nofollow">world's first internet balloon race</A>. I found it through my favorite intrepid webonaut, <A HREF="http://www.amplesanity.com/index.php?id=P1031" REL="nofollow">Ample Sanity</A>, and I couldn't resist. I haven't got time to join in, so I thought I'd be visited!Ampersand Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245377686193859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-14462614726448261762008-06-23T20:18:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:18:00.000+10:00How did you get the little bouncing bilby thing in...How did you get the little bouncing bilby thing in the lower RH corner? (sorry if everyone else already knows this)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-32506748095450939742008-06-23T20:17:00.000+10:002008-06-23T20:17:00.000+10:00Miss S, I love Canberra too. You don't want too ma...Miss S, I love Canberra too. You don't want too many people finding out about it. Alas time and petrol and elderly cars are keeping me away.<BR/><BR/>Just flying a little kite here Ducky: did you or Jan know an Anne (Annie) Taylor?<BR/><BR/>Who moved to Tasmania in the late 90s or 00s?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-4663578112983902972008-06-23T18:25:00.000+10:002008-06-23T18:25:00.000+10:00Every year when you blog abuot poppies I get excit...Every year when you blog abuot poppies I get excited about buying some and I'm too disorganised to do it until it's too late. I think I did manage it the first year from Trash and Treasure, but have failed ever since (and this would be the third year of failure now). Oh well. One day I'll plant some for myself and the snails will not eat them.<BR/><BR/>BB's Dr Who get up is great. I love the suspense of you watching the video politely, but bored until he paused it for you.<BR/><BR/>How was Garth?!?! it's been so long I can't remember what he looks like, and I know he wouldn't remember me...Mummy/Crithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353892248492164501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-54887029098247333732008-06-23T17:16:00.000+10:002008-06-23T17:16:00.000+10:00Thanks, Auntie Lou! You're such a champion maker (...Thanks, Auntie Lou! You're such a champion maker (and blog-reader!).<BR/><BR/>Heh. Ms S, my scarf-knitting days have gone down the toilet. Although I had the same scarf as BB, around the same time, only wider, longer and more colourful (and I made it myself). [pokes tongue out at him]<BR/><BR/>Miss Fifi, it was a delightful post to plough through :)Ampersand Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245377686193859488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-17926610175114097552008-06-22T18:22:00.000+10:002008-06-22T18:22:00.000+10:00I really really hope I get to that show, just read...I really really hope I get to that show, just reading about it makes me think I have much in common with her, and also the poet Nan in your lovely book.<BR/><BR/>I am dead impressed with the doctor who get-up.<BR/>And Jeannie Little as well? phew. Too much.<BR/><BR/>btw, I am sorry I tossed that ghost-post, you'll have to plow through all the faff surrounding it now!fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-41292881950966504322008-06-22T18:04:00.000+10:002008-06-22T18:04:00.000+10:00The hair - I shall say nothing about the hair. The...The hair - I shall say nothing about the hair. The scarf, on the other hand....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-3066673437874763772008-06-22T15:41:00.000+10:002008-06-22T15:41:00.000+10:00How beautiful... I wish every week that sport wa...How beautiful... I wish every week that sport was not on our agenda!<BR/>I hadn't realised that 4a thing had posted itself all alone without my words till you just commented on it! How weirdy-weird!<BR/><BR/>I'll just be off to fix that.:-) . brb.fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-88743716453752656652008-06-22T14:01:00.000+10:002008-06-22T14:01:00.000+10:00Oh, it just all sounds ridiculously delightful. I ...Oh, it just all sounds ridiculously delightful. I never get why people bag Canberra — I love it. It's all going to openings and cold, sunny mornings and running into people you know. <BR/><BR/>My poppies are budding already. I worry I put them in to early and it'll be too cold for them.<BR/><BR/>Here's a little apropos project for wintery nights: http://www.doctorwhoscarf.com/pattern1.phpMiss Schlegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317481231347306500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-38998784988648577882008-06-22T00:44:00.000+10:002008-06-22T00:44:00.000+10:00MUST. BUY. POPPIES.Also, must go see the show as w...MUST. BUY. POPPIES.<BR/><BR/>Also, must go see the show as well.Poppy Letterpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650683034192766296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632542.post-74451623107359997832008-06-21T18:12:00.000+10:002008-06-21T18:12:00.000+10:00Congratulations, what a great thrill to see your n...Congratulations, what a great thrill to see your name listed, now you need to write your own book, I sure it would be a wonderful read what ever you wrote. I am doing mine by way of photo's and journaling very slowly but getting there. Aunty LouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com