Journal 66
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Re: Journal 66
I came home to find it on the mat and very beautiful it looks too. I've just read Tony's editorial so far but will son devour the rest.
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Re: Journal 66
Many thanks for the Journal, Tony. Great work as always and a lovely cover. I'm glad to see my photos and Number Six's came out well - there's plenty more of mine left for future Journal articles.
Very interesting article by Rob and nice instances of 'see a FF episode from a different point of view' by Ilsa (Sid in Fall Into Adventure) and Hans-Christian (Richard in Get Into Trouble). I liked John on Enid's George compared to Arthur Ransome's Nancy - both are more generous than when seen at first sight, but Nancy is more mature - and Anita on Enid and E Nesbit.
Tammylan and Twigg have always been two of my favourites - and the more realistic 'chain of near-disasters' storylines in More Adventures at Wilow Farm make this a stronger book than its predecessor. (It gets a bit like Monica Edwards at times, though ME, with older readers, went further and killed off some animals.) I wonder if Enid was influenced by the 1940s BBC Radio 'old countryman dispenses rural tales' broadcasts by rural author 'Romany' ?
Very interesting article by Rob and nice instances of 'see a FF episode from a different point of view' by Ilsa (Sid in Fall Into Adventure) and Hans-Christian (Richard in Get Into Trouble). I liked John on Enid's George compared to Arthur Ransome's Nancy - both are more generous than when seen at first sight, but Nancy is more mature - and Anita on Enid and E Nesbit.
Tammylan and Twigg have always been two of my favourites - and the more realistic 'chain of near-disasters' storylines in More Adventures at Wilow Farm make this a stronger book than its predecessor. (It gets a bit like Monica Edwards at times, though ME, with older readers, went further and killed off some animals.) I wonder if Enid was influenced by the 1940s BBC Radio 'old countryman dispenses rural tales' broadcasts by rural author 'Romany' ?
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I'm looking forward to this Journal when I get back home, especially the comparison between George and Nancy — I've only read one of Arthur Ransome's books (Swallows and Amazons itself), but I enjoyed it and really liked Nancy as a character. Right now I'm actually in the Lake District and am planning to do a cruise on Coniston Water tomorrow, which includes a few S&A locations!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Dipped into Journal yesterday - from Tony's editorial it looks like future contributions for possible inclusion in the Journal would be welcome from us if possible?
Sid's Wonderful Evening by Ilsa Cheeseman (22) - Just loved this brilliant article - right up my street. I'm as partial to these type of peep behind the curtain accounts as Sid is to blancmange - wonderful.
Now off to dip back in.
ps.
Enjoyed the Birn Brothers new discoveries (page 42 & 43) . Have I missed how these came to light? - or if not would be interested to find out.
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Sid's Wonderful Evening by Ilsa Cheeseman (22) - Just loved this brilliant article - right up my street. I'm as partial to these type of peep behind the curtain accounts as Sid is to blancmange - wonderful.
Now off to dip back in.
ps.
Enjoyed the Birn Brothers new discoveries (page 42 & 43) . Have I missed how these came to light? - or if not would be interested to find out.
Regards
Pete
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Thanks Pete - yes, Sid had quite a tale to tell me!
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Definitely (but that's always been the case)pete9012S wrote:Dipped into Journal yesterday - from Tony's editorial it looks like future contributions for possible inclusion in the Journal would be welcome from us if possible?
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Re: Journal 66
My Journal arrived yesterday and I've now finished taking my time to read each word.
I love the front cover, very summery indeed. And the centre fold of the donkeys from the Birn Brothers' book is lovely.
As always I read the Editorial from Tony firstly, then I went on the Ilsa's - Sid's Wonderful Evening. And then onto A Letter from Richard. I love this new intake on using Enid's characters to speak for themselves, as it were. Fan-fic in a way, but it really shows how we love these characters of Enid's to be able to place ourselves in their characters and speak, on their behalf as it were. Really enjoyable. Love them both. It's so refreshing to read something so different, in the Journal.
I enjoyed Shelley Dockrell's article on Illicit Nights with Enid. And nice to see pictures of Viv's shops, sadly no longer open. I then read Tim's article on the TV series. I spoke with Tim on the May gathering, and his, and Onkel Quentin's knowledge on this series is amazing. I also have quite a few of these photos kindly sent to me via email, from Aidrian (number 6 on the forums).
Interesting article from Anita about Enid and Edith Nesbit and the similarities. I've never read any of Nesbit, but have seen many times the adaptations of The Railway Children. Loved the story of the Dolls' House Exhibition. I too have an old dolls house, but not as grand as the one Enid writes about. Liked Enid's story of Vain Miranda too.
I have read some of the farm stories mentioned in Rob's article, but it was so long ago my memory is faded of what was in these books.
All in all another great Journal, with a happy cover. Thanks to Tony for it's production and all the contributors for their input, in this Summer 2018 edition.
I love the front cover, very summery indeed. And the centre fold of the donkeys from the Birn Brothers' book is lovely.
As always I read the Editorial from Tony firstly, then I went on the Ilsa's - Sid's Wonderful Evening. And then onto A Letter from Richard. I love this new intake on using Enid's characters to speak for themselves, as it were. Fan-fic in a way, but it really shows how we love these characters of Enid's to be able to place ourselves in their characters and speak, on their behalf as it were. Really enjoyable. Love them both. It's so refreshing to read something so different, in the Journal.
I enjoyed Shelley Dockrell's article on Illicit Nights with Enid. And nice to see pictures of Viv's shops, sadly no longer open. I then read Tim's article on the TV series. I spoke with Tim on the May gathering, and his, and Onkel Quentin's knowledge on this series is amazing. I also have quite a few of these photos kindly sent to me via email, from Aidrian (number 6 on the forums).
Interesting article from Anita about Enid and Edith Nesbit and the similarities. I've never read any of Nesbit, but have seen many times the adaptations of The Railway Children. Loved the story of the Dolls' House Exhibition. I too have an old dolls house, but not as grand as the one Enid writes about. Liked Enid's story of Vain Miranda too.
I have read some of the farm stories mentioned in Rob's article, but it was so long ago my memory is faded of what was in these books.
All in all another great Journal, with a happy cover. Thanks to Tony for it's production and all the contributors for their input, in this Summer 2018 edition.
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My journal arrived now and I'm so happy and excited to read!!! Feel so fortunate to be a member of this beautiful society.. and thanks you so much Tony, Anita, and everyone that makes this journal possible.. And I promise I'll write an article for the next one!!!
Well, I'm going to begin my reading... yayyy
Well, I'm going to begin my reading... yayyy
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Wonderful to come home to a new Journal! So far I've read and enjoyed Rob's latest Cookery Book article (I haven't read any of the farm stories yet, so now I really must!), Some Questions about the Faraway Tree (none of which I asked myself as a child either! ), Illicit Nights with Enid (lovely reminder of the Ginger Pop Shops, which sadly are no more), and George Kirrin and Nancy Blackett — very interesting comparison of two strong girl characters from classic children's books. I must admit I prefer Nancy to George and have always appreciated the way in which the Amazons don't seem to have any notion at all of "boys do the adventurous things and girls do the cooking", not even to pay lip-service to such conventions — they just go ahead and do whatever they want to do, often with more flair than the boys!!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Also just read "The Stolen Cocoanut Cakes" (love the old-fashioned spelling, although the "coco" in coconut isn't related to cocoa as in chocolate!). I love these early stories of Enid's and this one is a delightful example of her imaginative "how it came to be" tales with a magical explanation of something in the natural world, rather along the lines of Kipling's Just So Stories and indeed of legends from many different cultures around the world. I used to love thinking up and writing stories like that too when I was little! I had no idea in this case, though, that gorse flowers smell like coconut... I guess I've never been close enough to a flowering gorse bush to notice. I will have to confirm it for myself next time I see one!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Enid mentions many times that gorse smells like coconut. I think its in at least two or three Famous Five books, and probably in a Barney book. I think its also in my Famous Five book, but that was just me copying Enid!
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Well, I haven't read most of the Famous Five or Barney books — and I've never stuck my nose in a gorse bush!!
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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If you ever plan to do that, think of Jack in "The castle of Adventure" and wrap yourself in a blanket first!Courtenay wrote:...and I've never stuck my nose in a gorse bush!!
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Re: Journal 66
Journal # 66 arrived safely in Massachusetts. Thank you, Tony!
Can't wait to read it this weekend. :):)
Can't wait to read it this weekend. :):)
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I was wondering where I got a similar idea from when I wrote 'The Rawlins' Reach Mystery' lol. Now I know!Chrissie777 wrote:If you ever plan to do that, think of Jack in "The castle of Adventure" and wrap yourself in a blanket first!Courtenay wrote:...and I've never stuck my nose in a gorse bush!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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