Thursday 11 September 2008

A big thank you to Tartetartan

A couple of days ago I was awarded this wonderful award by Tartetartan and I have to admit that I am still thinking of which 7 other blogs to nominate....(a condition of accepting this rather nice award). I'm really rather rubbish at all of this so whilst I think on I would like to make this award to:
1. Test Match Special Team because it is very English and Henry Blofeld "Blowers" is so, so, very PG Wodehouse. So here you are "you dear old thing".
2. Northumberland/Cumbria because every time I look at their lushious, verdant sceneries they are show stoppingly brilliant (even in the rain).
3. The blogging world in general because I love to rake through other people's lives, experiences, off white washing and so very nearly clean jokes.
4. The English Language because I am absolutely 100% fascinated by it.
5. Britain because it ain't the full penny without the other bits.
6. The British Sense of Humour because I wouldn't be able to get through the day without it.
7. The creator of "Wallace and Gromit", Nick Park, because that man is a genius. "Cracking good, Gromit!"
8. The British "clubs" of this world...without whom I would never have met...(ahem)...the other half.
9. The "Spanish Inquisition" scene in Monty Python......"Surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our three weapons are fear, and surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our four...no... " (Did I say 7 points? I meant...err 8 points, or was it 9 points...no...darn it! I didn't expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition! (Ed: didn't realise that the scene was set in Jarrow. It was where Hadriana was born. Eh! Lass..."Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise!.......")

8 comments:

DD's Diary said...

OOoh, Hadriana, just seen Tarte gave you one of these lovely awards too, there's one waiting for you chez moi too ...

Hadriana's Treasures said...

Thank you DD! Have been over to yours and left a message or two...

Dumdad said...

And another DD says congrats too. I mean three. No one expects the French blogger....I came via the Lehners. Love the photo of the wall on which I have stood with my kidz.....

Hadriana's Treasures said...

Thank you Dumdad! I have to own up and that photo of the Wall (at the top of the blog) is not mine...but yes...it is quite superb! Well done on your 200th post I hope I get that far...

Housewifeinthehighlands said...

Hi Hadriana, just called in for a read and wanted to say hello. Enjoying your blog. will be back for more

Hadriana's Treasures said...

Hello HWitH,I still keep thinking about signing my daughter up for Scottish Highland dancing. For some reason when I do...your name pops up in my head! Glad you like the blog. Will pop over to yours soon.

DeniseinVA said...

Hello, I am an ex-Pat Brit/new citizen of the US four days now. Discovered your lovely blog thanks to your visit to That British Woman. If you don't mind, I'm going to put a link to you on my blog as I would love to come back and visit. Great blog you have here.

Hadriana's Treasures said...

Thank you for the link Denise. I've returned the compliment! Love the photos on your site and will be back for more...