They like Waiheke Island so much, they are back.
I told you a while ago in a post, about my Husband being in a shop and next to him was a Lady being served at the counter.
Hearing her speak, he thought to himself, I know that voice and turned towards her and realized it was Dawn French.
The newspaper quoted ~ Dawn French saying ... "Try wineries such as Stonyridge Vineyard, where you can eat, drink the excellent local wines and have the most relaxing time," she said sounding less a tourist and more like a fully fledged Islander.
Our Son works at Stonyridge Vineyard Restaurant on a Sunday and has worked in the holidays out in the vineyard as a leaf plucker and pruning.
So it is a small world who you see on our small Island.
I hope that you are having a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
What fun! I do remember when you posted about her last visit.
ReplyDeleteBeing a wine lover I would love to see the vineyards and taste the wines:).
Blessings,
Kim
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteI hope that one day you will get to come down and see our Island and sample some for yourself.
thanks for your visit.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteFirst I like to say, my thoughts and prayers are with you father for better days ahead.
Your island has to be gorgeous. I love anything you post about it and pictures you share. So nice that Dawn French is back.
Loved your last post too and the gorgeous pics. So much inspiration here my friend.
Thank you for the kind comments for my son's birthday and our anniversary. You are so very kind.
Hope you have a great week and see you again soon.
If you travel to your father, be safe.
hugs, Celestina Marie
I'd love to visit the vineyards. It's one thing I really miss about being in Europe, the vineyards. There is a wonderful feeling when you are strolling between the rows of grape vines, with plump, juicy grapes hanging from the vines - they seem to want to tell you a story.
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun when a celebrity appears. I always say they are just like me, only a different career - but I find myself star-struck when I am in their presence.
xoxo
Hi Celestina Marie,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your kind words for my Father. Also for your friendship, this means a lot to me.
I hope that you have a happy wedding anniversary and I wish for many, many years of bliss together.
Hugs
Carolyn
Thank you so much Sixpence and a blue moon, for visiting.
ReplyDeleteThere is something fun walking between the vines, and the sweet smell of the grapes and normally sunny skies overhead.
The thing about a celebrity as you say they are just like you and me, but is fun spotting them all the same.
Hugs
Carolyn
your island must be gorgeous!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely week, dear Carolyn
*hugs*
Thank you Susan, yes the Island is a nice place.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good week too.
Hugs
Carolyn
Ooo brush with the famous. She seems nice and down to earth to me :)
ReplyDeleteKeep meaning to read her book.
xxx
Hi DJ,
ReplyDeleteShe is a funny Lady, all of about 5' if she is lucky and Lenny is really big and tall.
Hugs
Carolyn
What fun to meet with celebs! And what a beautiful island yours must be too!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the lovely comment & hope you're having a great week
xxxLOL LOLA:
Just catching my breath and catching up with your day. I didn't realise you lived on Waiheke Is.
ReplyDeleteYou are one lucky ducky.
Have a great rest of your week, love your romantic- vintage rooms.
x Suzi
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet words. It's always fun to meet new people.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is adorable ~ I love your last post!
Jo
WOW what fun! We get a few around here but it's to make movies not to visit!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
Very cool!! I remember that post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments.
My best friend will be visiting your island in Feb.
Have a great week,
Rosemary
How neat! Love the excitement it brings!
ReplyDeleteThis place sounds amazing. I must added to my places to visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Nora and Lola.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do live in a lovely place.
Hi Suzi,
Good to have you stop by, in your busy day. Many thanks.
Hi Jo,
I am always amazed at all the beautiful blogs around and glad to have found yours and to meet you.
Hi Lisa,
How neat is that? seeing stars making movies,in your area.
Hi Rosemary,
February will hopefully be a nice time for your friends to visit. It will be Summer over here, so the weather should be great.
Hi Diane,
Always fun to see people that you see in the movies and you feel like you know them.
Hi Yansy,
Glad that you are adding Waiheke Island to the places you would like to visit.
Hug
Carolyn
Thank you thank you thank you! I loved all of those names for our cottage. It will be so hard to pick just one!
ReplyDeleteHi Susie,
ReplyDeleteI love your little cottage and it will be a fabulous place to work in. Look forward to seeing it finished and good luck with choosing a name.
Hugs
Carolyn
thank you for the lovely words, brown ink is wonderful, always makes me feel a little bit like from another era. and your island must be a really great place to be in! i always loved islands :D ♥
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting Eliza,
ReplyDeletelovely to have a new blog friend.
hugs
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn....your Island sounds dreamy and I would love to visit it one of these days....
ReplyDeleteI have always dreamed of owing a vineyard one day!!!
Hugs
Diana
Carolyn-It shows my followers. It just says I am not following any blogs myself. I don't get updates. Maybe it's just me :( Thanks for responding!
ReplyDeleteHi Diana,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will be able to visit our Island down under, one day.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI hope that it starts working again for you. It is a worry when it is not working.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn....you are so sweet and I love visiting your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteI have an award for you on my blog....your friendship means a lot to me!!!
Hugs
Diana
Thank you so much Diana, that is very kind of you and I will come and visit your blog.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Carolyn
Oh I do love a bit of celeb. spotting Carolyn! D & L have excellent taste returning to Waiheke. Hope the sun manages to shine through the rain clouds a little for you this w/end.
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
Hi Millie,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are having some rest and relaxation after your busy week.
Hugs
Carolyn