tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post868184580025632995..comments2023-10-30T09:13:17.076+00:00Comments on Serendipity: Royal Ascot ,or home with my knitting ?Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13887084136241374777noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-54126847510992763022006-06-22T19:08:00.000+01:002006-06-22T19:08:00.000+01:00Hi Jan I didn't know there were so many rules ...Hi Jan I didn't know there were so many rules of what you can wear to Ascot.The Gillette you have started to knit looks interesting.You always make the most tasty cauliflower cheese ...... yummy..........Love JeanxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-88391689573091818982006-06-22T19:13:00.000+01:002006-06-22T19:13:00.000+01:00I would like to watch all the people coming in the...I would like to watch all the people coming in their formal dress clothes too.... sounds interesting. Your knitting looks wonderful too. I knit but don't know how to the way you do.... maybe I will have to learn a new trick or two. thanks for showing the sweater too... very very nice. SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-45782906882406966162006-06-22T19:20:00.000+01:002006-06-22T19:20:00.000+01:00I always heard there were lots of rules re dress t...I always heard there were lots of rules re dress there for functions suvh as you described. Very few rules here! A few when visiting the White House or Presidential functions, but not many! :)<br>Hugs, SugarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-58766609715027814822006-06-22T19:31:00.000+01:002006-06-22T19:31:00.000+01:00I dont knit as much as I used to, now that the chi...I dont knit as much as I used to, now that the children are grown up, just might have to look around for some bamboo needles, I find that my fingers start to ache after awhile, <br>Didnt know that there was so many rules for dress wear at Ascot<br>take care Lynne xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-58423597408134016852006-06-22T19:35:00.000+01:002006-06-22T19:35:00.000+01:00The rib on your knitting looks really neat Jan ~ a...The rib on your knitting looks really neat Jan ~ and I love Donna's graphic ~ I think the queen wears whatever they put in front of her ~ can't somehow imagine her sorting through her wardrobe and picking out what she will be wearing ~ I never realised they were so many rules of dress code to enter the Royal enclosure ~ enjoy your evening ~ AllyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-71944850331743366982006-06-22T20:07:00.000+01:002006-06-22T20:07:00.000+01:00Hiya Jan Love that Design she is clever I wouldnt ...Hiya Jan Love that Design she is clever I wouldnt have a clue . I have the Same Problem up all night deciding what to wear lol lol . I dont think . Cheers FranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-39664159318215680482006-06-22T20:13:00.000+01:002006-06-22T20:13:00.000+01:00That is fantastic wool you are going to use will y...<br>That is fantastic wool you are going to use will you post a picture when you are finished. Was watching Ascot yesterday and managed to pick a winner just for fun bet is I had money on it that would have gone down the pan. I loved the outfit The Queen wore last week to St Pauls. It looked a different colour each time i saw it and its the same this week in the mags. LOve Joan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-22575142378798497992006-06-22T20:15:00.000+01:002006-06-22T20:15:00.000+01:00Jan. . I used to love knitting.I knit all my baby ...Jan. . I used to love knitting.I knit all my baby stuff,all the lovely pram sets hat jacket and leggings.. . .then i knit them arran jumpers and hats. . then school jumpers in between knitting for me too. . I loved it.Then my hubbys Auntie got a knitting machine and she churned out enough stuff for the whole year lol. . it was beautiful too.Then nothing for years . .I bet ive forgotton all the stitches now.Now if my pc was a sewing machine I would be like Rumplestilskin ! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-32059632589295610522006-06-22T20:27:00.000+01:002006-06-22T20:27:00.000+01:00Hi there Jan. I don't 'ave the Queen's burden of c...Hi there Jan. I don't 'ave the Queen's burden of choice, with me wardrobe. Wear what I can struggle into - me body shape changes daily; according ter the state o' me 'ormone levels. Bet the Queen's allowed a reg'lar supply of HRT - cos she 'as royal 'ormones. Keep laughing with me or I'll cry lol.<br>Sylvia xxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-38424846099464438662006-06-22T21:15:00.000+01:002006-06-22T21:15:00.000+01:00hi Jan...I love the Graphic that you got from Donn...hi Jan...<br><br>I love the Graphic that you got from Donna! she is so clever is'nt she...I like to see all the fashion at Ascot, it makes a change to see women dress well...have a good evening!<br><br>Astra!<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/astra1547/astrasjournalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-9489857305948654092006-06-22T21:20:00.000+01:002006-06-22T21:20:00.000+01:00Hi Jan, The Queen always looks so happy at Royal ...Hi Jan, The Queen always looks so happy at Royal Ascot, mind you it`s just down the road from her favourite home Windsor Castle and she loves anything to do with horses. She always looks lovely and never makes a fashion faux pas, unlike some of her younger relatives. Good luck with the knitting, if only I had the patience, or the ability...lol! :o)<br><br>Sandra xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-36418767015638240872006-06-22T21:49:00.000+01:002006-06-22T21:49:00.000+01:00I was determined to knit when I was younger. The n...I was determined to knit when I was younger. The next-door neighbour would knit and would teach me... but all I managed was a red square lol!<br><br>Love Donna's graphic and Dianna's too. You girls are very clever I wouldn't know where to start ~ you'll have to teach me one day! xx<br><br>Jan I never realised there were so many rules to abide by when you dress for a Royal event. Her Majesty looks fabulous at eighty years of age and always appears happy in whatever she is wearing!<br><br>Leigh xxx<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/edwardssoapy/LeighsWorld/"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-40707602040290257992006-06-22T22:51:00.000+01:002006-06-22T22:51:00.000+01:00Wish I could get going with Knitting again...have ...Wish I could get going with Knitting again...have a Jumper almost finished.<br>I went to Royal Ascot when I was engaged to my now Ex Husband.... but not in Royal Enclosure!<br>Love to watch the fashions, and gorgeous Hats.<br>Aileen...XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-45830975930427258492006-06-22T23:02:00.000+01:002006-06-22T23:02:00.000+01:00I wish I knew how to knit. My mother-in-law knits...I wish I knew how to knit. My mother-in-law knits beautiful things. She knit a lovely little dress for Megan when she was about 2 years old. It had a scalloped hem with little open hearts all the way around. It was adorable! She makes baby sweaters for all the babies in the family and they are keepsakes. Be sure to post a picture of your knitting project when it's finished! KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-54754733731418983852006-06-23T00:03:00.000+01:002006-06-23T00:03:00.000+01:00I think but am not 100% sure that a scotsman is al...I think but am not 100% sure that a scotsman is allowed to wear a kilt in the royal enclosure...I could be wrong though...I love looking at the hats as some of them are so fabulous even though i hate wearing one myself Caff xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-8400544387945742852006-06-23T00:33:00.000+01:002006-06-23T00:33:00.000+01:00Arh!! Jan you're using that new wool, it's...Arh!! Jan you're using that new wool, it's wonderful, it has great autumn colours. I don't knitt, but I'll pass on your tip to my Mum. RacheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-50117456906196009562006-06-23T00:38:00.000+01:002006-06-23T00:38:00.000+01:00I wish I could knit. I've tried many times bu...I wish I could knit. I've tried many times but just can't get the hang of it. Love the royal protocol for dressing. xxxx ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-90573663868054133252006-06-23T08:10:00.000+01:002006-06-23T08:10:00.000+01:00So thaat's why the queen never has a bare midr...So thaat's why the queen never has a bare midriff in the royal enclosure! Lol! I've got some of those bamboo knitting needles, they are better for arthritic fingers. I started an Aran sweater about three years ago, must get on and finish it, I forgot all about it till I saw your entry! Have a lovely weekend! Jeannette xxxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-90190557615270639612006-06-23T11:54:00.000+01:002006-06-23T11:54:00.000+01:00When I lived in west London I went to Ascot each y...When I lived in west London I went to Ascot each year and was fascinated by what everyone wore. I was amazed at all the limos parked in a huge field and the toffs who had champagne picnics and wonderful clothes. It is a fascinating event and the new stand is wonderful! Love ConniexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-43203165130879242862006-06-23T13:08:00.000+01:002006-06-23T13:08:00.000+01:00I would love to go to ascot, I think all UK journa...I would love to go to ascot, I think all UK journallers should get an invite so we can all meet up........Jules xx<br>http://journals.aol.co.uk/jules19642001/Itsmylife/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-39370562993574234632006-06-23T13:49:00.000+01:002006-06-23T13:49:00.000+01:00Just stopping in to say hello & wish you a nic...Just stopping in to say hello & wish you a nice upcoming weekend.<br>:) SugarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-47777019298979864752006-06-24T00:52:00.000+01:002006-06-24T00:52:00.000+01:00That wool looks lovely! Donna's graphics are so cl...That wool looks lovely! Donna's graphics are so clever. Oh for some reason, I can't imagine the queen throwing her clothes on a chair like us commoners he he! Linda xx http://journals.aol.co.uk/lindachapmanuk/metamorphing/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729024236844149842.post-54710215347422494922006-06-25T21:23:00.000+01:002006-06-25T21:23:00.000+01:00reallerally nice Jan! thank you! hope all is well!...reallerally nice Jan! thank you! hope all is well!<br>love,natAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com