tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post3833120824257340795..comments2024-03-28T23:25:17.414+00:00Comments on Bonkers about Perfume: Back From The Bonkers Fly Drive Trip – Part 4: The Scented Bit (Bloody Fridaville, Ohio)Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-56881251077315835602011-04-11T17:56:41.946+01:002011-04-11T17:56:41.946+01:00Hi Muse!
"Giggly sleepovers" is an exce...Hi Muse!<br /><br />"Giggly sleepovers" is an excellent analogy and you would have been most welcome to join us had you just been a little more westerly. If ever I do fetch up on the East Coast you may be sure you would be on my "hitlist", if that doesn't sound too sinister. : - ) <br /><br />For the full Wooden Shoe experience I should come to visit you at home really,Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-78346598332122092222011-04-11T16:05:10.243+01:002011-04-11T16:05:10.243+01:00I've been reading these posts about your trip ...I've been reading these posts about your trip but haven't been able to comment until I lugged my laptop downstairs to HOG THE INTERNET CABLE (I keep telling The CEO we should have gone for either the two-unit hookup or wifi... grr).<br /><br />I am so. Jealous. Your fumehead meetings sound like giggly sleepovers (sans sleeping bags, plus scent!) and I wish I could have been in on them!<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-41201958719670430952011-04-10T15:20:48.415+01:002011-04-10T15:20:48.415+01:00Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for your comment! Small towns...Hi Suzanne,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! Small towns are arguably better for socialising than big cities in the sense that there are fewer people *to* meet, but you are more likely to fall over them... : - )<br /><br />And you are absolutely right that BFV has more than its fair share of stylish buildings - both old and new!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-60576248890015434672011-04-09T23:32:58.615+01:002011-04-09T23:32:58.615+01:00Loved the photos and your wonderful descriptions o...Loved the photos and your wonderful descriptions of Frida's hometown and friends. My, she's quite the social butterfly, isn't she? Maybe that's one of the benefits of living in a small town where everyone knows your name (and not just Frida's name, but now yours too...or at least Steve knows it, right?).<br /><br />A lot of fun to read, Vanessa. Wish I could have been there Suzannehttp://www.eiderdownpress.com/Perfume_Journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-64790894654164139162011-04-09T20:42:49.954+01:002011-04-09T20:42:49.954+01:00Hi Olfacta,
Thanks, it was a lot of fun!Hi Olfacta,<br /><br />Thanks, it was a lot of fun!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-18190010299526730052011-04-09T13:15:11.509+01:002011-04-09T13:15:11.509+01:00Sounds like a great meetup!Sounds like a great meetup!Olfactahttp://olfactarama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-13167068289735443962011-04-08T17:01:29.298+01:002011-04-08T17:01:29.298+01:00Hi JoanElaine,
Thanks for saying so - I have wond...Hi JoanElaine,<br /><br />Thanks for saying so - I have wondered if my travel posts stray a bit too far from the matter in hand sometimes, so it is nice to hear from anyone who finds them entertaining!<br /><br />And thanks too for your "thumbs up" signs on Facebook - much appreciated. : - )Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-41725980996064180092011-04-08T16:52:52.101+01:002011-04-08T16:52:52.101+01:00I wasn't even on this trip, but now I feel lik...I wasn't even on this trip, but now I feel like I was..and I had a great time! (No hangover!)<br /><br />I really do love reading about your adventures. It's not only what happened during your travel that's always interesting, it's that you write very well. AND your humour always shines!JoanElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01356174815156243516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-68961427131814802372011-04-08T15:32:45.349+01:002011-04-08T15:32:45.349+01:00Hi BF,
That's sweet of you to say so - I must...Hi BF,<br /><br />That's sweet of you to say so - I must say you and your friends made me feel right at home.<br /><br />: - )Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-60205439650993121222011-04-08T15:31:57.326+01:002011-04-08T15:31:57.326+01:00Hi olfactoria,
Hey, thanks for that - and I hope ...Hi olfactoria,<br /><br />Hey, thanks for that - and I hope you are enjoying your trip to the UK, if you are over already!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-4326682361965146232011-04-08T15:10:19.826+01:002011-04-08T15:10:19.826+01:00Bonks, you fit in perfectly with us here!!Bonks, you fit in perfectly with us here!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-41852558738202421332011-04-08T15:07:08.940+01:002011-04-08T15:07:08.940+01:00Heartwarming and hilarious, I love your writing! W...Heartwarming and hilarious, I love your writing! What a great trip, I have a weak spot for small-town America, Bloody Fridaville sounds lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-86174408654059645892011-04-08T09:02:00.394+01:002011-04-08T09:02:00.394+01:00Hi Cymbaline,
Why, thank you! Maybe meeting a ma...Hi Cymbaline,<br /><br />Why, thank you! Maybe meeting a man in Iowa who went to school with Bill Bryson has rubbed off on me? : - ) Some "normal" posts are up next, but I am off travelling again quite a bit in the next few months, so I guess it will continue to be a mixture of the two types of post for the foreseeable future!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-17071732638306027122011-04-08T04:38:39.667+01:002011-04-08T04:38:39.667+01:00I really love reading your travel-logs! You do a w...I really love reading your travel-logs! You do a wonderful job describing all the fun bits without anyone losing their dignity :) Terrific read! Thank you.Cymbalinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869997513487478698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-31884098395190627902011-04-07T21:42:57.376+01:002011-04-07T21:42:57.376+01:00Hi Ines,
It was indeed a great experience on exac...Hi Ines,<br /><br />It was indeed a great experience on exactly those fronts. And ever since, I have been trying to convince myself that the hangover was an integral part of it. : - ) So thanks for backing me up on that!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-88541542855776083962011-04-07T21:39:41.932+01:002011-04-07T21:39:41.932+01:00Hi BF,
The bumping into Steve thing was very Grou...Hi BF,<br /><br />The bumping into Steve thing was very Groundhog Day, thinking about it... And somehow strangely comforting. The third time I met him I was on my own and he knew me immediately. See - 24 hours and I am part of the backbone of the community already - I like those sorts of places!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-90488264669718803512011-04-07T21:37:08.092+01:002011-04-07T21:37:08.092+01:00Hi Angela,
Ooh, I see what you mean about Frank L...Hi Angela,<br /><br />Ooh, I see what you mean about Frank Lloyd Wright and his fine architecture.... : - )<br /><br />I did complain about the plug and housekeeping brought me another, shortly after which I discovered the first plug and felt rather silly.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-15136901791926445502011-04-07T21:34:41.687+01:002011-04-07T21:34:41.687+01:00Hi lovethescents,
The Demeter Snow was wet and co...Hi lovethescents,<br /><br />The Demeter Snow was wet and cold with a hint of some spring florals, and though it didn't wow me exactly, it wasn't a bad throw at recreating snow! More the sensation than the smell, I'd say, for snow doesn't have a scent particularly. I didn't get any earth mixed in with slush, for example, in case anyone is wondering - it was all pretty clean,Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-33882724455393816462011-04-07T21:21:47.619+01:002011-04-07T21:21:47.619+01:00It really was a wonderful experience. Even the han...It really was a wonderful experience. Even the hangover part, sometimes you need to experience those too (not often though).<br />I'm so happy for you, meeting virtual friends and befriending them in real life while having so much sniffing fun. :)Ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119611878721554991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-27464569204349211472011-04-07T21:01:51.274+01:002011-04-07T21:01:51.274+01:00Angela, the MOTH saw Steve last night at a showing...Angela, the MOTH saw Steve last night at a showing of some 1970s films; so I'm sure I'll be bumping into him VERY soon! ;)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-24283540587802725622011-04-07T20:50:48.264+01:002011-04-07T20:50:48.264+01:00I hope you phoned reception about the plug they de...I hope you phoned reception about the plug they deserved it. Its a good job I know who Frank Lloyd Wright is or that sentance starts very dodgy!Frida please say "Hi Steve" next time you meet him if he's got time to stop.Angela Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261754187289326772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-51096968385759572172011-04-07T20:15:55.773+01:002011-04-07T20:15:55.773+01:00Sounds like you had a great time. How was the Dem...Sounds like you had a great time. How was the Demeter Snow?lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-11010247131327394812011-04-07T18:12:40.047+01:002011-04-07T18:12:40.047+01:00Yes, next time!!
Odd that my pjs resemble lumber...Yes, next time!! <br /><br />Odd that my pjs resemble lumberjack attire, huh? - whoops - more evidence of my lazyness! hahaaa!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-41191967818869619842011-04-07T17:58:42.495+01:002011-04-07T17:58:42.495+01:00Hi BF,
Pyjamas? I thought you were going for the ...Hi BF,<br /><br />Pyjamas? I thought you were going for the casual lumberjack look... : - )<br /><br />Yes, I meant to draw people's attention to the snout in the window, so thanks for thinking of that fun detail!<br /><br />I had such fun meeting you too and the whole Frida kaboodle. Though I missed out the cats, come to think of it? Next time!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026359168982468373.post-10690910226892518432011-04-07T17:19:54.517+01:002011-04-07T17:19:54.517+01:00I know I'm gushing here, but I am so happy you...I know I'm gushing here, but I am so happy you visited!! Cannot wait to spend more time with you - and dear readers, the photos of me were taking Sunday morning; sans makeup and still in my pajamas!! LOL! Yep, the real me!<br /><br />Thanks Bonks - it was a blast to show you my town and our home. <br /><br />BTW - you can see Sephora in the first photo, peeking out the curtains!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.com