tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post8109942781990951552..comments2023-10-22T14:27:21.241+01:00Comments on From the Desk of Bee Drunken: Dispatches from Jane Austen's HouseBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-2623422577003904742010-05-31T00:43:16.566+01:002010-05-31T00:43:16.566+01:00I am stunned, thrilled with the idea of throwing o...I am stunned, thrilled with the idea of throwing open a window and viewing the same sights as Jane. I have long thought of how thrilling it would be to work in a historic home. But, a historic home of a writer? Of Jane Austen?? Well, I am sure you do know how very blessed you are. What a dream come true. <br /><br />I really loved the story of the man who thought Jane did a runner. Hilarious.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-29985745348856719952010-05-16T10:17:51.577+01:002010-05-16T10:17:51.577+01:00How wonderful to share in this experience! I just...How wonderful to share in this experience! I just loved reading this, coming across from J.W.'s excellent AustenOnly. Loved your food blog too. Fantastic.Imogen Cresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548786970743207630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-30781216947166548432009-09-25T04:00:58.483+01:002009-09-25T04:00:58.483+01:00I have never been to this site before, but was enj...I have never been to this site before, but was enjoying it thoroughly until I came upon the bit about the health care debate in the United States. It spoiled the experience for me and I won't be back.<br /><br />As I have no Google account, it lets me post technically as Anonymous, but I am not that much of a coward. My e-mail is dorothywillis@charter.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-75164939585028990172009-09-19T13:28:35.261+01:002009-09-19T13:28:35.261+01:00To Anon: There were eight manuscripts of music, m...To Anon: There were eight manuscripts of music, most of them copied out in Jane's handwriting, that survived. I had a look at a songbook that we have at the house which lists this music and the names Arne, Boyce, Corft, Pleyel and Dibdin come up over and over again. They were all very popular in the 18th century, but not well-known now. She did know (and play) some of Handel's music as well.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-6381969627591480492009-09-17T07:03:22.561+01:002009-09-17T07:03:22.561+01:00May I say, this was a most enjoyable piece. Thank ...May I say, this was a most enjoyable piece. Thank you!<br /><br />I would fall into the 'private experience' category of visitor - I wept at the viewing of Jane's notebooks in the British Library; I can only imagine what kind of emotions would overtake me in her home.<br /><br />Again, many thanks for the tour :)stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257126641387033673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-28461817016313139622009-09-15T18:14:40.522+01:002009-09-15T18:14:40.522+01:00I loved this, Bee. Made me really happy that I'...I loved this, Bee. Made me really happy that I've read (or watched and listened to) most of her novels. I liked the fact that visitors are allowed such leeway. And the pics are delightful. If I'm ever in Chawton I'll make a plan to stop by on a Thursday and ask you a fiendish question ;-)Petehttp://couchtrip.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-29580448097877127642009-09-15T16:03:54.944+01:002009-09-15T16:03:54.944+01:00I love all things about Jane. I'm sure it was...I love all things about Jane. I'm sure it was a pure joy to visit her home.<br /><br />I am a new visitor by way of Christina. (:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-90198254589596178682009-09-15T08:01:01.443+01:002009-09-15T08:01:01.443+01:00Love this so much! Ah, how I would love to have th...Love this so much! Ah, how I would love to have that house all to myself, even for just a moment or two. It must be magical.<br /><br />Your story about the Bigg-Wither descendent is cute, Bee.TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-35035856211775983022009-09-15T00:32:59.557+01:002009-09-15T00:32:59.557+01:00Touching history, literally.Touching history, literally.herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-38902158178959932672009-09-14T21:28:47.763+01:002009-09-14T21:28:47.763+01:00My friend's little 2 year old recently died fr...My friend's little 2 year old recently died from Addison's disease. So treatable today, and yet doctors still can make so many mistakes.<br /><br />I love your new job as steward. That's exactly the sort of job I'd like to do when my children are in school all day. You must let us know if you continue to love it!Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-52435483679594662232009-09-14T20:47:53.633+01:002009-09-14T20:47:53.633+01:00wow! as if i could love your blog & your life ...wow! as if i could love your blog & your life more! what a gift that you are able to sometimes be alone in the house, opening it up for visitors- what a perfect place for you to get to spend some time. i want you to write more more more on this subject!khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172344270571916666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-28368116920493941582009-09-14T17:33:14.303+01:002009-09-14T17:33:14.303+01:00What a lovely entry! Lucky you, and thank you. Lea...What a lovely entry! Lucky you, and thank you. Learning that it's warm and intimate not a museum piece makes me determined to visit it too (and play the Clementi!) What music did she play? That would be fascinating to know. You must be an ideal steward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-20567083498056859862009-09-14T00:18:51.181+01:002009-09-14T00:18:51.181+01:00I love this. I didn't know you've voluntee...I love this. I didn't know you've volunteered there! And I can't believe I've never been there! I must confess I hadn't read any of her novels before I came to England, but of course, once I decided to stay it was compulsory that I did if I wanted to belong. :) My favourite is still Sense and Sensibility, the first one I read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371082850268120153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-5561720645276363782009-09-13T23:26:22.532+01:002009-09-13T23:26:22.532+01:00Dear friends,
Thanks, as always, for reading and f...Dear friends,<br />Thanks, as always, for reading and for leaving me such kind comments. I work on Thursday mornings, so please stop by!<br /><br />Beccsterr - I hope that one day you will appreciate the wit and wisdom of Jane. love, Mommy<br /><br />p.s. I saw that you left Pride and Prejudice in the living room. Does this mean you are giving it another chance?Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-89071256617247190312009-09-13T20:04:26.158+01:002009-09-13T20:04:26.158+01:00Stunning, Bee - You are so lucky, and I'll als...Stunning, Bee - You are so lucky, and I'll also bet that you work very hard...<br /><br />How wonderful to know the little features - like the wallpaper that the visitors probably don't get to see. Jane Austen's house is firmly on my list of must-sees, and bumping (or not, I hope, for I'm very clumsy) into you would be a real pleasure - Two wonderful writers' worlds!A Woman Of No Importancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194976046531063422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-44495362766275656372009-09-13T20:00:31.383+01:002009-09-13T20:00:31.383+01:00You are so uncool it is rather skillful...
Love t...You are so uncool it is rather skillful...<br /><br />Love the eldest daughter<br /><br />P.S. Told you I read your blog sometimesBeccsterrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-12670246098647579442009-09-13T20:00:10.836+01:002009-09-13T20:00:10.836+01:00wow, that's amazing! I didn't know you did...wow, that's amazing! I didn't know you did that!kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445907761440920131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-43307793730187403432009-09-13T19:33:11.146+01:002009-09-13T19:33:11.146+01:00I loved this post! I'm glad you became a stewa...I loved this post! I'm glad you became a steward. I am new to reading your blog and love it. Your "complete profile" could have been written by me! Except I still fret about my "calling" and the scattered files and writing on my desk frustrate me. I am trying to catch up with your past posts. <br />SherylUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803232317494006237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-54652070620196516112009-09-13T11:15:01.732+01:002009-09-13T11:15:01.732+01:00Superb post. Quite delightful. I live only a few m...Superb post. Quite delightful. I live only a few minutes from Chawton and have been to see the house a few times. Might see you there some day! Many thanks for the post.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-43792806017484141562009-09-13T08:14:43.011+01:002009-09-13T08:14:43.011+01:00A great account, Bee. For 17 years I lived only 20...A great account, Bee. For 17 years I lived only 20 minutes from Chawton and I think I only visited the house once!Dickhttp://patteran.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-12038548272561260452009-09-12T21:49:49.235+01:002009-09-12T21:49:49.235+01:00This is wonderful! You are walking in Jane Austen&...This is wonderful! You are walking in Jane Austen's footprints every time you act as steward. Surely you are picking up bits and pieces of her vibration from across the centuries.<br /><br />I love looking out the window as they might have, thinking of you contemplating her daily routines. This is great!<br /><br />Love the word "flummox," and yes, I, too would become annoyed with Jane Austen Know-It-Alls!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-6005680681170345122009-09-12T20:28:35.673+01:002009-09-12T20:28:35.673+01:00The image I will carry is of you in Jane’s house b...The image I will carry is of you in Jane’s house before the visitors arrive, but you aren’t really alone, are you? Your knowledge and your imagination brings her to life. Sometimes to ask the right question, you have to already know the answer, and then it isn’t really a question. You sound happy.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-60265658461448021622009-09-12T11:19:08.771+01:002009-09-12T11:19:08.771+01:00Bee
How lucky you are to live in England and to vi...Bee<br />How lucky you are to live in England and to visit such wonderful places. Thank-You for sharing this story with your readers--I hope you will write more on Jane Austen(I love her book<br />Sense and Sensibility).Masterpiece Theater did a wonderful program on this book and I fell in love with the area where the program was film!<br />:)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-66324044366642475572009-09-12T02:29:52.325+01:002009-09-12T02:29:52.325+01:00bee i've never read any jane austen but i was ...bee i've never read any jane austen but i was absolutely blow away when you described your morning ritual as a steward in her home. that's incredible!!!! i love the details you share of your experiences as a steward and can only imagine the frustrations and little pleasures that would go with that position. thanks for this!!! it was really cool to read. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-484915268092812945.post-79294234260385381332009-09-12T02:20:17.100+01:002009-09-12T02:20:17.100+01:00Sweet post, thank you for the window into your lif...Sweet post, thank you for the window into your life.ArtSparkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875996639432864367noreply@blogger.com