This is my first attempt at the new blogger. It seems simple when you know the little differences and it just looks fresher than the old version. Anyway, the lions are up now and look ok.
Love the lions but don't think they are suitable for a two bedroom bungalow in what counts as suburbia here in our little town. I think I am on new blogger but not all that different so perhaps not.
You need some huge gates at the end of the garden, Weave. Then they would look ok. I think this new blogger is pretty much the same as the old, but brighter looking.
I have just looked back at my visit to Iford Manor last June before you removed the lions. You have done a great job as on my photo they appear to be missing most or parts of their legs. I have just read that the gardens are due to appear on the big screen in August when the film, Secret Garden, is released.
I replaced three arms (or legs), one and a half tails, half a paw (or hand) and both staves. So it was used for The Secret Garden? I didn't know that, but it must be a high-profile location given how many photos there are of it on the net.
Oh, it all looks beautiful! And, as you have mentioned before, it’s a success because we would never be able to point exactly to the work you did. Now that is skill!! And that manor house - be still my heart!
My daughter told me recently that having a pair of lions outside the home was an Italian gesture to signify that they owned their home outright. (She was renting a house with two lions on the gateposts at the time). Have you ever heard of that?
I've never heard of that. In this country, whoever built the house would have their family arms carved in prominent places before they paid off the mortgage!
Very grand!
ReplyDeleteI tried the new Blogger and couldn't get on with it. Maybe I should try again when I have plenty of time and nice glass of rosé to sip.
I managed it on a nice bottle of rosé.
DeleteThe lions look great! Very British and stylish.
ReplyDeleteI think the British inherited this sort of heraldry from the French.
DeleteThey look as if they have never left their posts..... perfect. You must be pleased to see them up there? XXXX
ReplyDeleteI am certainly relieved!
DeleteWell they look mighty fine! Should they have flags or something on the end of those poles?
ReplyDeleteNot flags. They are just staves of office. If the poles had points it would signify military, the owner of the house told me.
DeleteImpressive!
ReplyDeleteHopefully not too impressive.
DeleteLove the lions but don't think they are suitable for a two bedroom bungalow in what counts as suburbia here in our little town.
ReplyDeleteI think I am on new blogger but not all that different so perhaps not.
You need some huge gates at the end of the garden, Weave. Then they would look ok. I think this new blogger is pretty much the same as the old, but brighter looking.
DeleteI have just looked back at my visit to Iford Manor last June before you removed the lions. You have done a great job as on my photo they appear to be missing most or parts of their legs.
ReplyDeleteI have just read that the gardens are due to appear on the big screen in August when the film, Secret Garden, is released.
I replaced three arms (or legs), one and a half tails, half a paw (or hand) and both staves. So it was used for The Secret Garden? I didn't know that, but it must be a high-profile location given how many photos there are of it on the net.
DeleteGood to see the job completely finished and lifted back in place. They look nicely weathered and I can't see any joins.
ReplyDeleteIt all comes together with the colouring. They looked terrible before the colour and I was very worried, but I always worry about high-profile jobs.
DeleteLooking good
ReplyDeleteThank you Moll.
DeleteWell done..on both lions and new blogger!
ReplyDeleteI like this new blogger. It's as if it has been given a polish.
DeleteWhat a wonderful job you did. It must be great to see your skills on show and looking so good!
ReplyDeleteThey are the first thing anyone sees who visits the gardens, so it was a bit scary until the finish.
DeleteLike the veg artist, wondering about the purpose of the poles.
ReplyDeleteThey are just symbols of authority as far as I can tell. Talk quietly and carry a big stick, etc.
DeleteTai chi lions!
ReplyDeleteThese ones do remind me of the Chinese equivalent, yes.
DeleteThey are the cutest stumpiest ( ?) lions I have ever seen x
ReplyDeleteRachel pointed out that they look like frogs to her. It's the eyes and mouths I think.
DeleteWOW! They're more than "OK!" That's very impressive - a really great job.
ReplyDeleteI always panic with jobs like this that they will look terrible, but it always seems to work out in the end. It has to.
DeleteOh, it all looks beautiful! And, as you have mentioned before, it’s a success because we would never be able to point exactly to the work you did. Now that is skill!! And that manor house - be still my heart!
ReplyDeleteI specialise in covering my tracks.
DeleteLovely. The lions look decidedly fierce and defensive.
ReplyDeleteYes. The guardians of the gate.
DeleteThey look great! You did an excellent job and millions over the years will see them and appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteWell they have been in existence for about 300 years already, so a few more might see them now.
DeleteWell done Tom.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter told me recently that having a pair of lions outside the home was an Italian gesture to signify that they owned their home outright. (She was renting a house with two lions on the gateposts at the time).
Have you ever heard of that?
I've never heard of that. In this country, whoever built the house would have their family arms carved in prominent places before they paid off the mortgage!
DeleteOh, and I didn't know you had a daughter.
DeleteTom, I had a grand daughter six years ago, progeny of my daughter.
DeleteAnyway, apparently it's a thing. Maybe just an Australian immigrants thing.
Aw, show us photos.
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