tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post6747443387152550959..comments2023-10-26T20:44:08.527+11:00Comments on A Passion For Minatures: A Day at the RacesFi.Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-33110538311313150302012-11-28T01:33:12.005+11:002012-11-28T01:33:12.005+11:00Hello Fi,
The minute we book our tickets you'l...Hello Fi,<br />The minute we book our tickets you'll be the first to know, It's a promise. Jo's aunt visited Australia 2 years ago and she just loved it. I know it's high on Jo's vacation list and I would love to visit it...however being a little afraid and uncomfortable in planes the 20 hour flight is not the most appealing thing ever. <br />Have a wonderful day,<br />Big hug,<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-70081682591691977662012-11-10T03:12:01.365+11:002012-11-10T03:12:01.365+11:00Thanks for a peek into the Aussie's fun tradit...Thanks for a peek into the Aussie's fun tradition! You and hubby look a tad spiffy if I do say so myself! LOLThe grandmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174644267350343828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-6274443281696250372012-11-08T13:54:53.193+11:002012-11-08T13:54:53.193+11:00Yes Flemington do do a rather good job of upside d...Yes Flemington do do a rather good job of upside down roses!!<br /><br />You know Charles and Camilla payed a visit for Cup Day and of course all the royalists come out in the thousands to catch a glimpse, we all get a bit silly really!!<br /><br />Good luck on the millions and your visit to F&M's<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-37217029535005673102012-11-08T13:49:23.154+11:002012-11-08T13:49:23.154+11:00CHAMPAGNE is the signature cocktail my darling and...CHAMPAGNE is the signature cocktail my darling and Bollinger was the first glass of the day!!!<br />MINT JULEP sounds interesting, I can't say I have ever partaken in any but I have heard it referred to as the preferred cocktail of the south.<br /><br />You know I should have posted a better photo of my hat, it actually has two huge magnolias on the front mixed in with black and white Ostrich feathers, but that was nothing compared to some others.<br /><br />I bet your roses are beautiful when they're out, you seem to be sucsessful at anything you put your hand too!<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-510813730049360312012-11-08T06:46:16.384+11:002012-11-08T06:46:16.384+11:00Hi Jazzi,
Yes it's nice to show that we slip ...Hi Jazzi,<br /> Yes it's nice to show that we slip out of our thongs every now and then.....; ) Oh, and thats flipflops for those OS readers!!<br /><br />ML Fi xFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-88204173070749865492012-11-08T06:44:40.909+11:002012-11-08T06:44:40.909+11:00Hi Andy!!
You know I'm sure some women put in...Hi Andy!!<br /><br />You know I'm sure some women put in as much effort into there racing out fits as their wedding!! There is such a big build up to it. The weather is so changeable at this time of year you really have to have two outfits prepared for the day. I had a jacket with my dress but didn't take it off all day.<br /><br />What an exciting time ahead Andy, you know I expect photos of F$M windows!! And of course the famous Dollhouse and Miniatures Christmas Count down!!!<br />You know Andy I forgot to by a ticket.....grrrrr!! $100 mil went to 4 winners so 25 mill would have been nice!!<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-31606605723769176302012-11-08T06:34:56.127+11:002012-11-08T06:34:56.127+11:00Hi Giac,
You would LOVE it!! If you ever came out...Hi Giac,<br /><br />You would LOVE it!! If you ever came out to Oz you must go to on event at least and of course if you to come visit you know the first person you must call.....; )<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-4273624585598249062012-11-08T06:32:49.119+11:002012-11-08T06:32:49.119+11:00Hi Blanche,
it is very chic and i have to admit t...Hi Blanche,<br /><br />it is very chic and i have to admit to paying far more attention to the fashion than the horses!<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-62595644096024836272012-11-08T06:31:27.291+11:002012-11-08T06:31:27.291+11:00Hi Betsy,
I'm gad you enjoyed my little show!...Hi Betsy,<br /><br />I'm gad you enjoyed my little show! It's nice to know we're not all shorts and T-shirts out here....; )<br /><br />ML Fi xxFi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-2075419538384117852012-11-07T22:54:33.486+11:002012-11-07T22:54:33.486+11:00My dear - what a super-stylish sensation it all se...My dear - what a super-stylish sensation it all seems. Stuck here in Old Blighty with my withering pumpkin I feel provincially pagan. However, all we have to do is wait for the summer and await the announcement from Rogers and Hammerstein:<br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen<br />Ev'ry duke and earl and peer is here<br />Ev'ryone who should be here is here.<br />What a smashing, positively dashing<br />Spectacle: the Ascot op'ning day. <br /><br />I should point out that the closest I've ever got to Ascot is to be the back end of a pantomime horse in a production of The Desert Song. No one would believe the other things I've done...but Ascot, sadly, was not one of them.<br /><br />I do like all the roses, Fi. It's still odd to me to realise that all those roses are blossoming upside down while we are withering the right way up. Like Andy, though, we're looking forward to the Christmas weather. I shall be accompanying him to Fortnums and plan what to buy when we've won our own millions...<br /><br />David<br /><br />Dr Huckvale's Castle of Art and Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066728779498254419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-65240970410657389632012-11-07T10:45:22.628+11:002012-11-07T10:45:22.628+11:00As I was reading your FAB post, I thought to mysel...As I was reading your FAB post, I thought to myself,"I wonder what Fi wore to the gala events?" And next thing I knew --there you were, looking simply divine! You are SO LUCKY because glamorous hats and frocks are WAY better than icky, old witches and pumpkins! Is there a 'signature cocktail' for these festive goings-on, I wonder? For the Kentucky Derby over here, it's all about the MINT JULEP! (Which is kind of nasty, unless you have a penchant for sugary, toothpaste-flavored Bourbon Whiskey, but it's served in a SILVER CUP, so that totally makes up for any short-comings). BTW, the ROSES are SPECTACULAR! How I miss mine already but all I have left are the bare, thorny branches ending with red-orange hips...<br /><br />XO,<br />John<br /> Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-50936159577368310072012-11-07T10:38:40.103+11:002012-11-07T10:38:40.103+11:00Great blog post Fi, nice to share our culture with...Great blog post Fi, nice to share our culture with readers! Hope you both had a good day and came out with some winnings xxxJazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785469825709355156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-64109586550835543242012-11-07T07:37:36.382+11:002012-11-07T07:37:36.382+11:00What great outfits! Looks more like a wedding than...What great outfits! Looks more like a wedding than a horse race, especially with all those beautiful roses!! Now I did wonder as I was reading whether Madame Fi had made it to the races this year, and there you were mingling with all those other beautiful people!!! Ooooh SUNSHINE!!!! it's dark and cold and frosty and wet here!! <br /><br />Mind you, I don't mind, as preparations are well under way now for my favourite time of the year (it's the most wonderful time of the year!) and will be doing some Christmas shopping in London in a few days time, whilst also taking in the Bronze exhibition at the Royal Academy along with Fortnum's Christmas windows! Enjoy the rest of the races, let me know if you win those millions!!! ;o)Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064247140624108019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-71021567976162530802012-11-07T00:55:02.890+11:002012-11-07T00:55:02.890+11:00Hello Fi,
What a great post and such great picture...Hello Fi,<br />What a great post and such great pictures. We dream of going to Australia one day, and I will definetly keepthe races in mind when we plan our trip. What fun, it's like a huge costume party. I love it!<br />Big hug,<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-34772373589989591392012-11-06T18:42:41.873+11:002012-11-06T18:42:41.873+11:00Oh, Fiona! That post super fashion!How are chic yo...Oh, Fiona! That post super fashion!How are chic your events! You are very beautiful and elegant you and your husband. I've never seen so many roses all togheter. It must be wonderful to take part in such an occasion!BLANCHEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743965440675562178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183484942821961317.post-31116306696039981172012-11-06T13:43:25.977+11:002012-11-06T13:43:25.977+11:00OOOH La La!!! What a Show, Fi! I think it is Perfe...OOOH La La!!! What a Show, Fi! I think it is Perfect that you included a picture of Your Beautiful Self AND Handsome Husband! (I thought it might be you as I scanned the pics!)<br />Thank you for this Cultural exchange!!! I LOVE horses and Fashion too.... over here the only race that gets that treatment is the Kentucky Derby.... so it is certainly a lot of fun to see such Creative Fashions on display! I hope you had a Wonderful Holiday!Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.com