tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post5603520950561197582..comments2023-04-17T07:44:37.256-06:00Comments on Jane's Jewels: The ShireJane http://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-90233351627313331482012-05-19T10:23:45.213-06:002012-05-19T10:23:45.213-06:00The party true is really amaing. I would love to h...The party true is really amaing. I would love to have something like that in my backyard.WebDebrishttp://webdebris.com/70s/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-11347670459702360962012-05-18T23:07:35.029-06:002012-05-18T23:07:35.029-06:00This is so fun. I'd love to go to NZ to see it...This is so fun. I'd love to go to NZ to see it. (I have to admit to not being surprised by the detail or size, however, but I live in H'wood, land of extremes.) <br /><br />I love, love, love these pictures.35jupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645119202127311140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-35105287672023153452012-05-18T09:24:40.509-06:002012-05-18T09:24:40.509-06:00Thanks Caro-Cat :) You may be correct about the tr...Thanks Caro-Cat :) You may be correct about the travel seed being planted, now I just need it to rain money!!!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-15950435470973135822012-05-17T20:20:42.895-06:002012-05-17T20:20:42.895-06:00So beautiful, so happy you got there. Crossed off ...So beautiful, so happy you got there. Crossed off the bucket list, Now your eyes have seen the beauty and absorbed the wonder of such inspiring films. I think this trip probably planted a little travel seed in your heart of hearts and you know what seeds do-grow. Better get on planning your next there and back again <3Caro-Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-52991313121943126092012-05-17T17:49:12.581-06:002012-05-17T17:49:12.581-06:00Hi Lorene, Thank you - it seems like you can't...Hi Lorene, Thank you - it seems like you can't take a bad picture in Hobbiton - it's too magical of a place! We were there mid-late afternoon on a sunny day, so it was a perfect photo-op. I was in my glory - I couldn't wipe the smile off my face for days.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-986630747607580292012-05-17T17:47:14.545-06:002012-05-17T17:47:14.545-06:00Francie, they did a fabulous job on the movies. I ...Francie, they did a fabulous job on the movies. I was worried they'd spoil the story, but it was exactly as I'd imagined. I challenge you to rent the first one and then see if you can resist the other two... ;)Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-4428221927445975692012-05-17T17:43:47.319-06:002012-05-17T17:43:47.319-06:00Patty, It was and I'm still in shock, lol!!Patty, It was and I'm still in shock, lol!!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-61340045943714053712012-05-17T17:43:02.136-06:002012-05-17T17:43:02.136-06:00Thanks Diane, It was a dream trip and visiting Hob...Thanks Diane, It was a dream trip and visiting Hobbiton was definitely the cherry on top :)Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-73972256935610949272012-05-17T17:40:02.978-06:002012-05-17T17:40:02.978-06:00Jane, these pictures are wonderful. Its just like ...Jane, these pictures are wonderful. Its just like a fairyland! A tremendous amount of work went into it and keeping it maintained is no small feat I'm sure.<br /><br />You look like your in your glory going around hobbiton. We sure want to hear much more about your trip.Lorenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140697185798913602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-31083805854007426732012-05-17T17:36:49.912-06:002012-05-17T17:36:49.912-06:00Hi Dorothy, thanks :) I know what you mean - this ...Hi Dorothy, thanks :) I know what you mean - this has renewed my interest as well and I plan on doing a marathon weekend watching very soon.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-28656032169432915092012-05-17T17:34:14.453-06:002012-05-17T17:34:14.453-06:00Hi Dianne, I will admit that we can all thank JJ H...Hi Dianne, I will admit that we can all thank JJ Hubby for most of the added information - I wasn't absorbing much at the time, haha!! I did however manage to catch the gardeners trivia at the time and was impressed. What a great job.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-17139896755964945512012-05-17T17:31:00.433-06:002012-05-17T17:31:00.433-06:00Ahhh, Thanks, but you STILL get a thousand lashes ...Ahhh, Thanks, but you STILL get a thousand lashes with a wet noodle!! You need to watch these - at least give the first one (The Fellowship of The Ring) a try. Let me know what you think :)Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-71168000042171440152012-05-17T17:28:06.018-06:002012-05-17T17:28:06.018-06:00Debra, Thanks, I have to thank JJ Hubby for most o...Debra, Thanks, I have to thank JJ Hubby for most of the explanations - I was too busy taking pictures and dragging my jaw along the ground to absorb what our tour guide was saying, haha! I'm glad to hear that you've seen the movies... I was beginning to get worried what with Sulky and Martha fessing up! I watched The Fellowship on the plane coming back :)Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-82566603872575286862012-05-17T17:23:50.510-06:002012-05-17T17:23:50.510-06:00Tracey, I totally agree. I'd also love to see ...Tracey, I totally agree. I'd also love to see the Harry Potter World in Florida.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-25012894813965020052012-05-17T17:22:09.464-06:002012-05-17T17:22:09.464-06:00Martha, You are another person that I am totally s...Martha, You are another person that I am totally surprised hasn't seen these movies. Do yourself a favour and rent the first one (The Fellowship of the Ring) this weekend - you won't be disappointed, I promise :) I would die to live in one of these homes - I have almost convinced JJ Hubby to modify the trim on my garden shed door, so that it appears round when the doors are shut. I'm planning to paint the door a rich moss green.Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-33439471478237948892012-05-17T17:19:04.781-06:002012-05-17T17:19:04.781-06:00Sulky, I must say I'm shocked! A pop-culture a...Sulky, I must say I'm shocked! A pop-culture affectionado like yourself needs to stay informed. How ever did you miss all the hub-bub that surrounded these movies? Too busy drooling over Tom I suspect, lol!!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-55574316318393873382012-05-17T17:14:51.630-06:002012-05-17T17:14:51.630-06:00Thank you :) I really missed being part of 'bl...Thank you :) I really missed being part of 'blogland'!Jane https://www.blogger.com/profile/05368686874403775974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-60434488841915950482012-05-17T17:14:00.057-06:002012-05-17T17:14:00.057-06:00What an amazing place. I'm afraid i never did...What an amazing place. I'm afraid i never did see the movie(s?) however I did read the books decades ago so I at least know the story. However I can certainly understand the appeal of such a unique and 'hidtorica'site!The Dancing Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661825713234722591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-26330201460325800102012-05-17T13:18:59.118-06:002012-05-17T13:18:59.118-06:00OMG...it is almost unbelievable!!!OMG...it is almost unbelievable!!!https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-62994206521873919202012-05-17T12:59:15.604-06:002012-05-17T12:59:15.604-06:00Welcome back Jane! Thanks for this amazing tour! L...Welcome back Jane! Thanks for this amazing tour! Loved the book (read many years ago) and the movie. What a lovely place to visit, the hobbit homes are so cute! Great photos!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-4218109233431862372012-05-17T09:38:29.551-06:002012-05-17T09:38:29.551-06:00Hi Jane, glad you're back! You are so lucky, w...Hi Jane, glad you're back! You are so lucky, what a beautiful trip! Now I want to watch the movies all over again, after already watching I don't know how many times! Your pictures are gorgeous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897188995077538371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-58904655116189018982012-05-17T09:08:21.774-06:002012-05-17T09:08:21.774-06:00Truly amazing!! I also appreciate all the added in...Truly amazing!! I also appreciate all the added information--like the fact that a team of gardeners maintain Hobbiton to specific standards!!Dianne SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898741341490904783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-25408583989860290952012-05-17T07:06:11.498-06:002012-05-17T07:06:11.498-06:00Alright, now I need to see these movies...cause I ...Alright, now I need to see these movies...cause I love love love these pictures, so full of fantasy! And that tree is amazing...like you:)Vicki/Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388688356180736777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-30766624433337912832012-05-17T07:00:08.214-06:002012-05-17T07:00:08.214-06:00How wonderful and magickal! I'd love to see Ho...How wonderful and magickal! I'd love to see Hobbiton myself some day. Thanks so much for sharing these terrific photos and explanations!<br /><br />P.S. I have seen the LOTR trilogy but I'm thinking perhaps I should watch it again now!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535516938330383686.post-31929850855270437452012-05-17T05:29:11.192-06:002012-05-17T05:29:11.192-06:00It is quite incredible the detail that goes into f...It is quite incredible the detail that goes into film sets, no wonder we get caught up in the magic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com