tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post5004790386598558050..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Tutenkhamun, Bowling,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-4833784990365547972018-04-22T22:11:18.501-04:002018-04-22T22:11:18.501-04:00I certainly enjoyed it JoJo. Surprised you can'...I certainly enjoyed it JoJo. Surprised you can't find ground fennel.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-65515647867497085792018-04-22T18:36:26.297-04:002018-04-22T18:36:26.297-04:00I'm going to have to check out that documentar...I'm going to have to check out that documentary when I get time or pick up the Bill Bryson books. Regarding the recipe, I have never been able to find ground fennel, nor have I had much success grounding it myself. I guess I'll have to try and find it online.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76628233005325696722018-04-20T18:28:30.059-04:002018-04-20T18:28:30.059-04:00No I haven't Pinky. I was unaware of the dange...No I haven't Pinky. I was unaware of the dangers before this programme. I will have to look out for them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22355181153712378152018-04-20T18:23:15.338-04:002018-04-20T18:23:15.338-04:00I love documentaries too. Have you read any of Bil...I love documentaries too. Have you read any of Bill Bryson's books? He really goes in depth on the history of the dangers of Victorian houses.Pinky Poinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113333763119897898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22767673695026277862018-04-20T16:34:58.797-04:002018-04-20T16:34:58.797-04:00Yeah, I hope so too Ivy. It's a big building w...Yeah, I hope so too Ivy. It's a big building with a lot of people, nice to get to meet and socialise. <br /><br />He wasn't.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66358255486894049512018-04-20T15:59:06.898-04:002018-04-20T15:59:06.898-04:00Hope you get more people in the group. Sorry Matt ...Hope you get more people in the group. Sorry Matt won. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-87661797511924941682018-04-20T14:03:42.807-04:002018-04-20T14:03:42.807-04:00I didn't realise Carter had persuaded Carnarvo...I didn't realise Carter had persuaded Carnarvon to buy a license for an area that everyone thought was played out. I never have seen any of it Hilary, I do so wish I had. ThanksJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17855802117504807052018-04-20T14:02:25.890-04:002018-04-20T14:02:25.890-04:00Me too Anupama. It was a good movie.Me too Anupama. It was a good movie.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45666223943396882932018-04-20T13:33:43.533-04:002018-04-20T13:33:43.533-04:00Hi Jo - that era of Egyptian exploration was fasci...Hi Jo - that era of Egyptian exploration was fascinating ... Howard Carter certainly opened up life for us ... Tutenkhamun was amazing ... I missed the London exhibition in the 70s ... but have seen other exhibits at the British Museum. Good luck with the bowling - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-33691611854157720372018-04-20T12:20:21.052-04:002018-04-20T12:20:21.052-04:00I always found Egyptian Pharaohs very enchanting! ...I always found Egyptian Pharaohs very enchanting! Glad you enjoyed the show.<br /><br />http://www.volatilespirits.comAnupama K. Mazumderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860574609893186316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70280415485204780802018-04-20T12:01:52.118-04:002018-04-20T12:01:52.118-04:00Depends what they are about of course Liz. I think...Depends what they are about of course Liz. I think this was more of a film than a documentary. It was very good though.!!<br />Didn't realise you were a nerd!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-830748976909612018-04-20T10:56:47.585-04:002018-04-20T10:56:47.585-04:00Tell Matt congratulations!!! Maybe you'll get ...Tell Matt congratulations!!! Maybe you'll get to win next week. <br /><br />I enjoy documentaries. I changed up my Dish programming and picked up several new channels that all do different kinds of documentaries. I've been in nerd heaven!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-51127182494629914642018-04-20T09:48:58.324-04:002018-04-20T09:48:58.324-04:00Lawrence of Arabia did the same thing but the insu...Lawrence of Arabia did the same thing but the insular British of the day were horrified "We're British" was the word. That was a sentiment carried on for a very long time Alex, I remember my mother saying that once in France meaning we should be served first in a restaurant. I think she learned to change.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-47051831047356033812018-04-20T08:58:21.449-04:002018-04-20T08:58:21.449-04:00Carter was just blending. Probably the best way to...Carter was just blending. Probably the best way to avoid being killed by locals.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6731615637715247472018-04-20T08:40:50.931-04:002018-04-20T08:40:50.931-04:00It was here in Toronto shortly after we arrived in...It was here in Toronto shortly after we arrived in Canada Denise, but I didn't get to see it. I would love to have done so. Nope, never been there either. I have seen tv productions before but I really enjoyed this one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2450914625638743922018-04-20T06:31:33.487-04:002018-04-20T06:31:33.487-04:00One of my favorite art exhibits I ever saw was the...One of my favorite art exhibits I ever saw was the King Tut one. I never got to Egypt in my travels and doubt now that I ever will. I have seen many tv productions about the tombs.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com