tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post6393310909757061582..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Regrets and Serendipity...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-29626209270300172892016-07-31T18:02:24.766+01:002016-07-31T18:02:24.766+01:00Yes, steam trains are very popular, so you can alw...Yes, steam trains are very popular, so you can always find information on engines, Rosemary.<br /><br />I've decided to start further on to get over the carriage issue. :)<br /><br />If I ever come across any other Blue Guides (that I can afford) I'll definitely buy them.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-24524500462880978262016-07-27T16:49:19.772+01:002016-07-27T16:49:19.772+01:00Husband and I re very fond of steam trains and he&...Husband and I re very fond of steam trains and he's knowledgeable about all trains but I've never heard of this before - sounds great!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-41971098245658496052016-07-25T22:34:19.824+01:002016-07-25T22:34:19.824+01:00It's fascinating to read too, all these snippe...It's fascinating to read too, all these snippets of advice to the traveller, and I'm sure it will be helpful in placing my characters, Helen. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-27285544174770268002016-07-25T22:29:05.807+01:002016-07-25T22:29:05.807+01:00If I ever see the first book again, Lizy, I'll...If I ever see the first book again, Lizy, I'll make sure I get it. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-45774197968971214172016-07-25T22:28:16.032+01:002016-07-25T22:28:16.032+01:00I've found some wonderful research books in ch...I've found some wonderful research books in charity shops, Wendy.<br /><br />I do remember thinking, when we went decimal, how strange it was that a coins that were worth a lot suddenly seemed to become worth less.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-16326315937901340222016-07-25T22:23:50.973+01:002016-07-25T22:23:50.973+01:00You are definitely younger, Patsy. ;)You are definitely younger, Patsy. ;)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-20706897654278223922016-07-25T22:23:22.078+01:002016-07-25T22:23:22.078+01:00Thanks, Teresa.
I'd never come across one of ...Thanks, Teresa.<br /><br />I'd never come across one of these before which is what intrigued me so much when I opened the book. <br /><br />There was a lovely inscription too, dated 4th March 1945 when the book had been given as a birthday present.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-3669224036521587362016-07-24T16:35:51.298+01:002016-07-24T16:35:51.298+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Helen Laycockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803774319163281358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-74793072321769807442016-07-24T16:35:42.777+01:002016-07-24T16:35:42.777+01:00What a lovely little find! It will certainly be ve...What a lovely little find! It will certainly be very useful in adding that touch of authenticity to your writing, Carol.Helen Laycockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803774319163281358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-52669842326376039232016-07-23T10:34:57.924+01:002016-07-23T10:34:57.924+01:00Reading the second half of your blog, I see you fo...Reading the second half of your blog, I see you found a treasure that made up for it.liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-79681593399082556222016-07-23T10:33:37.408+01:002016-07-23T10:33:37.408+01:00Oh dear, Carol - you'll be looking out for tha...Oh dear, Carol - you'll be looking out for that book in every second hand bookshop from here to eternity!liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-13084677799408035702016-07-22T16:46:08.960+01:002016-07-22T16:46:08.960+01:00Isn't it wonderful what you find in charity sh...Isn't it wonderful what you find in charity shops. I had just started junior school when decimalisation came in. I was never good at maths, so found it a whole lot easier when the teacher set us bills to add up!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-14143141354181398172016-07-22T16:18:50.820+01:002016-07-22T16:18:50.820+01:00A good find, Carol.
I'm either younger than y...A good find, Carol.<br /><br />I'm either younger than you or have a worse memory.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-8706616831215732942016-07-22T08:56:00.385+01:002016-07-22T08:56:00.385+01:00I'm so glad you found the Blue Guide! It sound...I'm so glad you found the Blue Guide! It sounds like a fantastic resource. I remember the old coins well. Most of all I'm glad your creativity has returned, lovely news, Carol :-) xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com