Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Black Books

There is something I adore about London and that is the quaint old shops.
We were walking along when we spotted this one and it reminded me so much of the small book shop, named Black Books that was owned by Bernard.
We used to enjoy watching the series with the hilarious trio made up of Manny, { Bill Bailey } Bernard {Dylan Moran } and Fran { Tamasin Greig } do you know the show?

A few year back, one Friday my husband and I were sitting at Euro in Auckland and enjoying the great long leisurely lunch, overlooking the water.
Who should walk by, but Dylan Moran with his wife and pushing a baby in a stroller.
I wanted to get his autograph and found a little pad in my handbag, so he kindly did the honours for our daughter Victoria, who is also a fan.




This Irish comedian, writer, and actor was so funny and we had a lot of laughs at his stand up comedy show that night.

Wishing you all a wonderful week full of love and happiness.
Hugs
Carolyn
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39 comments:

  1. DianneApril 5, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Hi Carolyn - What a treat to speak to Dylan Moran and that he autographed your note-book - that was special!
    I love all bookshops and the one in you photo is very quaint and English- wouldn't it be nice to spend a few hours fossicking in there.
    Have a wonderful Day.xx

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 5, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Oh cool is that!! I'd love to be able to go shopping in those quaint old shops!!

    I hope you have a wonderful week, Carolyn!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  3. DeannaApril 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Blessings to you!
    I'm not familiar with the show...oops....but will check into it.

    May you have a sweet life and God bless.
    Your blogging friend,
    d

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I do prefer quaint and unique shops rather than the big malls of today. One of a kind items are so much nicer than all the over manufactured things you find in this day and age. Hope that you are enjoying nice weather and have a beautiful week. Best wishes, Tammy

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  5. C. JoyBell C.April 5, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Looks like you had so much fun, Carolyn! :) I can imagine your excitement over the royal wedding! You mentioned you won't be going back to witness it, but I'm sure you'll be following on the news! :)

    I haven't been to London, yet, I think....yes I think I haven't been to London yet.. maybe I will go soon.. :)

    Cheers Carolyn! Thank you for your visit over at my place, and I'm happy that you seemed to enjoy my poem! :)

    Love,
    C

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  6. BonjourRomanceApril 5, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    What a great story. I love those old bookshops and boutiques, so much more enjoyable than the impersonal malls.
    Hope your week is off to a good start,
    Mimi

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  7. It's meApril 5, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Love old books....great story !! have a nice week too....love Ria....xxx...

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  8. BronwynApril 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wow, this sounds incredible!
    I also love little tucked-away bookshops...

    windeater.blogspot.com

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  9. ~*~ saskia ~*~April 5, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I would love to be there right now!
    Did Fall find it's way to your beautiful country yet, Carolyn?
    Have a hApPY HaPpy Tuesday, sweet friend xxxx

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  10. LolaApril 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Agree - many great bookshops still left in London - like Daunts in Marylebone High Street!

    Lovely pics - have a great week too!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  11. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 5, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Being a Francophile, I have always focused my attention on France...I LOVE MY ADOPTED COUNTRY, but now, I want to go to England. Blogging has opened a window to the world for me through its PEOPLE and I have met the most intriguing and lovely folks from England. Oh how I would love to meander in those old book shoppes!!!!

    HAVE A GREAT DAY DEAREST! Anita

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Hi Carolyn, that is so funny that you wrote this post today, we have just finished an episode of Black books.
    It was the one where Manny went missing. The show is funny and has me in fits. We love the humour.
    How great that you saw Dylan Morran on your travels. It really is a small world. x

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  13. DortheApril 5, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    CAROLYN,
    I`M AFRAID i DON`T KNOW ANY OF THE MENTIONED ACTORS,-
    BUT THE SHOP YOU SHOWED LOOKS WONDERFULL,-IT IS SO MUCH MORE SPECIAL TO ENTER SUCH A LITTLE OLD SHOP.
    HAVE A GREAT WEEK-DEAR.
    HUGS,DORTHE

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  14. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiApril 6, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Hi Carolyn!...What a sweet little shop. There is nothing like a great old book store. I could spend a few hours there in that place. Someday I will get to England...it's on my bucket list. Your posts are making that list a little longer ~ lol!!

    I've never heard of the Black Books but just looked them up on youtube and they've got the series on there. Just the little bit that I saw so far looks addicting. Something to watch while I work!

    Wishing you a wonderful day!
    Hugs ~ Jenn

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 6, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I love book stores and when we travel we always spend time in them! I've had to ship books home before! What fun to meet a favorite actor! ♥

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  16. siApril 6, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    HELLO CAROLYN ..THANK YOU SO MUCH,LOVELY OF YOU...ABOUT MY PHOTO ...I ADORE YOUR BLOG...WORKS ARTS AND BEAUTIFUL IMAGES PICS...ADORABLE....,I WISH FOR YOU ALWAYS HAPPINESS,PEACE AND HARMONY...
    HUGS FROM BRASIL
    SISI

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  17. RostroseApril 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Hello dearest Carolyn - I've never seen the Black Books show (but I've googled it now ;o)) - congrats that you got the autograph of Dylan Moran, I think this was very exciting, wasn't it?!!!
    Warm Austrian hugs and have a happy week! Traude

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  18. JuneApril 6, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I don't know the show, but it must have been a thrill to meet Dylan.
    I love bookstores like this and they are fast dissappearing over here in the US as the mega bookstores take over. It is so sad to see. There is something special (I think it's the smell of the books)about the small family owned shops.
    I hope you have a great week friend.
    sending hugs

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  19. JeanneApril 6, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ HALLELUJAH ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ hallelujah ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪

    Love you
    Thanks for always putting a song in my heart
    Love Jeanne♥

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  20. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEApril 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a fabulous story, Carolyn. I love wandering about the quaint old shops in London too. You're really making me want to plan a trip :)

    Hope you're having a lovely week! xoxo

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  21. Couture CarrieApril 6, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Oh I love old book stores!
    Gorgeous post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  22. koraleeApril 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What fun...lucky you my friend. I am not familar with him. Little London shops would make me sooo happy right now.

    Happy mid-week .xoxooo

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  23. JoytiApril 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oo, how wonderful for you! What a great experience...

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  24. Daydream LivingApril 7, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I don't know this man at all!
    but I love those little bookstores, always go in when I see one.
    I made a little link to your other post, thanks again, enjoy the evening (it's already nighttime I think...) Maureen x

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  25. Fé...April 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Can't you believe I've never heard of this guy and the book, ever in my life!!! Hahahaha. Very interesting to read your post and learn new things though ;) Have a beautiful day, Carolyn.

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  26. TaraApril 7, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I have never heard of the show. What a coincidence you saw him! I would have been too much of a chicken to ask for an autograph, hee hee! That bookstore front is amazing. It would have pulled me in for sure.

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  27. Yvonne - Frl. KleinApril 7, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Dear Carolyn, I love book stores!
    What a wonderful story!
    Wish you a nice day,
    Big Hugs,
    Yvonne

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  28. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMApril 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Looks like a nice old bookstore. I have not seen the tv series, have probably not been shown in Sweden.
    Nice that you got his autograph.
    Have a happy day
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  29. Kat IbáñezApril 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!

    I love old bookshops!! They look so charming and inviting it´s nearly impossible to resist the temptation to buy a book, or two...

    Have a nice day!!

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  30. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 7, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Oh, thank you kind friend! Yes, I am a mess, and not recovering as quickly as before...but yet, I was never 53 before!!! YIKES! But really, I am fine, compared to someone who really has back problems...I cannot wait for warmer weather to happen so I can get outside and WALK around the lakes.

    You are so kind to visit dearest...Anita

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  31. Bella SinclairApril 8, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I do not know him, but oooh, he's a cutie! :D And I love old book shops as well. Such a shame they are disappearing.

    I also wanted to thank you for reminding me about the wonderful Japanese proverb. It, and you, inspired me.

    I hope you have a brilliant weekend!

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  32. Celestina MarieApril 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    How fun to meet someone you have been a fan of. I am not familiar with them here. How special to get Dylan's autograph.

    I love bookshoppes too and your pic is very charming.
    Hope you enjoyed a great week and looking forward to a nice weekend. How is your finger? Is it better?

    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  33. MillieApril 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    What a nice bloke he sounds! A few other 'celebrities' could take a leaf out of his polite book.
    Millie x

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  34. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hi Carolyn!!!!! so neat to meet people that we admire....I am thrilled for you!!!!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with plenty of inspiration!!!!


    Hugs
    Diana

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  35. HaddockApril 9, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I suppose we all have a fav. shop and if its a book shop then its like a treasure hunt.

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  36. bikimApril 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    that sounds great fun!
    happy weekend,
    Rosa

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  37. rochambeauApril 9, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a wonderful thing to get to meet an actor that you respect. It sounds like Dylan was nice too!
    Dear Carolyn,
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Sending smiles~

    xox
    Constance

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  38. FleuretteApril 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hello my dearest Carolyn, I love series Black books!!! I love Bernard very, very much!!!!!!
    Have a very nice Sunday and new week
    Big hugs
    Fleurette

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  39. trouserbonanzaApril 14, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Well, well - we're huge Dylan fans as well.
    Yes, we have the full Black Books DVD set - but also... Yes, we saw him too, here in Sydney - bloody brilliant!
    (Huge Bill Bailey fans as well)
    (Tamsin's pretty brill 'n all)

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