tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post1221328599535553657..comments2023-11-06T02:42:19.565-08:00Comments on Trubes: Cathedrals Churches and ChoirsTrubeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-44449780759198663002014-10-02T08:09:00.712-07:002014-10-02T08:09:00.712-07:00Hi Cherie, thanks for your comments, sorry I'm...Hi Cherie, thanks for your comments, sorry I'm so late in replying.<br />I knew you would like the pictures etc as you have such a keen eye for architecture.<br />Liverpool is just heaving with some spectacular architecture. I hope your back is ok now, it's taken two months to get mine almost back to normal, thank goodness,<br /><br />love Di xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-8915592969643036942014-08-11T17:42:22.856-07:002014-08-11T17:42:22.856-07:00Two fabulous Cathedrals. Thank you for sharing you...Two fabulous Cathedrals. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos :-)CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-50569845293558111202014-08-04T02:55:44.666-07:002014-08-04T02:55:44.666-07:00I've been to that Cathedral. Standing outside ...I've been to that Cathedral. Standing outside of it you get a sense of just how small we are, and how enormous it is! Also because it is not surrounded by large buildings, it really does tower over the landscape. It's phenomenal.Mermaid of Moorgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485679698269770465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-74799153085575773252014-08-03T03:44:54.211-07:002014-08-03T03:44:54.211-07:00What a wonderful idea to use the cathedral for rec...What a wonderful idea to use the cathedral for receptions.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-63088681417957619972014-08-01T06:39:21.975-07:002014-08-01T06:39:21.975-07:00Hi Black Jack's Carol,
Thanks for stopping by ...Hi Black Jack's Carol,<br />Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.<br />I'm so pleased you liked my post, the pictures are courtesy of Google. I have recently had a gift of a Panasonic Lumix TZ40 and it is, for a starter takes really good snapshots. <br />I know you are a great photographer so I reckon I've got a long way to go!<br />My brother denies all knowledge of calling me names but he really did....We are the best of friends now, I love to tease him too!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-71507662838219182022014-07-31T15:21:33.555-07:002014-07-31T15:21:33.555-07:00This was a very rich post, with gorgeous photograp...This was a very rich post, with gorgeous photographs, fascinating history, and delightful Childhood memories. I must admit that the story of your reluctant wearing of a dress and your brother's teasing was the part that really made me Chuckle most. :)Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-52516103183711803602014-07-31T01:05:06.859-07:002014-07-31T01:05:06.859-07:00Hi Lotus Leaf,
thanks for stopping by and your co...Hi Lotus Leaf,<br /> thanks for stopping by and your comments too.<br />Yes I'm afraid, brother's are the same the world over. I have to smile at my grandchildren when they torment each other. <br />My brother and I are quite close in age and when we reached our teens became the best of friends. The Cathedrals are quite grand, they must have cost a lot of time and money to build.<br />Best wishes,<br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-38042729001008230082014-07-31T00:56:33.783-07:002014-07-31T00:56:33.783-07:00Hi Joy,
Thanks for stopping by and your kind comme...Hi Joy,<br />Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.<br />The acoustics are wonderful in the Anglican Cathedral, I love to go to The Sunday Morning Eucharist and listen to the wonderful choir.<br /> I deliberately didn't mention the nickname of the Catholic Cathedral for fear of offence and it would be difficult to explain the rivalry between the two faiths in Liverpool, which used to be quite an issue when I was a child!<br />You must visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, it's quite stunning inside and the acoustics are really good along with the choir.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di,xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-32287501783272602842014-07-31T00:38:41.432-07:002014-07-31T00:38:41.432-07:00Reader Wil:
Hello Wil, good to hear from you and t...Reader Wil:<br />Hello Wil, good to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments.<br />Our Cathedrals are very grand and I've managed to visit many over the years and plan to visit many more in the future. <br />I hope you're enjoying your holiday<br /> or perhaps you're home now.<br /> I'm looking forward to reading all about it, <br /><br />love Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-62310168347548434162014-07-30T22:53:36.233-07:002014-07-30T22:53:36.233-07:00I enjoyed reading your post. Brothers are like tha...I enjoyed reading your post. Brothers are like that all over the world, aren't they!The cathedrals are so grand!lotusleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725791780240334964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-82115739141475546462014-07-30T13:19:36.672-07:002014-07-30T13:19:36.672-07:00I went inside the Anglican cathedral when they had...I went inside the Anglican cathedral when they had an exhibition on the theme of icons, a marvellous space and one that must be amazing to sing in. I haven't ventured inside Paddy's wigwam yet but its on my list of things to do. Love that reception area. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-70113833465884967002014-07-30T11:45:18.214-07:002014-07-30T11:45:18.214-07:00What a wonderful post,Trubes! Your British Cathedr...What a wonderful post,Trubes! Your British Cathedrals are fascinating and very beautiful!<br />Wil, ABCW Team.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-88618213153948995222014-07-30T09:25:47.876-07:002014-07-30T09:25:47.876-07:00K V V S Murthy.
good to hear from you and thanks f...K V V S Murthy.<br />good to hear from you and thanks for your kind comments.<br />I was so proud to sing in the church choir, I loved singing at weddings but didn't like funerals for obvious reasons.<br />Christmas and Easter was very special too!<br />Best wishes,<br /><br />di.x<br />Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-6284859635976955702014-07-30T09:19:59.757-07:002014-07-30T09:19:59.757-07:00Gerald. next time you're in Liverpool please t...Gerald. next time you're in Liverpool please take a look at two buildings, I can guarantee you will be impressed..... <br />Some wonderful photo opportunities!<br />Thanks for calling by, good to hear from you.<br /><br />Best wishes, <br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-48178001809527333042014-07-30T08:58:00.166-07:002014-07-30T08:58:00.166-07:00Spectacular architecture...happy to know you were ...Spectacular architecture...happy to know you were in the choir..!K V V S MURTHYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662875818831639253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-28682254026863409112014-07-30T08:52:45.671-07:002014-07-30T08:52:45.671-07:00A lovely account of the two cathedrals - I've ...A lovely account of the two cathedrals - I've seen them both but never been inside.Gerald (SK14)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308693910074268386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-5067128098237860312014-07-30T03:41:50.780-07:002014-07-30T03:41:50.780-07:00Hi Flower Pot, thank you, Come to think about it n...Hi Flower Pot, thank you, Come to think about it neither do I !!<br />I just think out my subject matter sit at my keyboard and start typing and it just flows from there. <br />Mind you I have always had a fertile imagination....make of that what you will! ha ha !<br />hope you're well, just going to find out more about Ms Pilcher!<br />love Di..xxTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-69832187837204354362014-07-30T02:58:39.866-07:002014-07-30T02:58:39.866-07:00Well done Di - don't know how you do it!Well done Di - don't know how you do it!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-41372730452974846862014-07-30T02:35:31.173-07:002014-07-30T02:35:31.173-07:00Lmkazmierczak:
Thanks for visiting and your commen...Lmkazmierczak:<br />Thanks for visiting and your comments.<br />Cathedrals do have a tale to tell indeed.<br />My experience in singing in the choir was most uplifting and<br /> a great honour to lead so many good honest Christians in our form of worship.<br />I always went home to a hearty Sunday Roast dinner after the morning service... Uplifting indeed!<br /><br />Best wishes, Di.<br /><br /> Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-56122927545850585312014-07-30T02:24:05.098-07:002014-07-30T02:24:05.098-07:00Photo Cache,
When I was a child,girls were not all...Photo Cache,<br />When I was a child,girls were not allowed to join the Anglican church choir until the age of 13 and not at all the in the Roman Catholic Church.<br />Thankfully things have changed considerably since then! <br />Yes, I too prefer traditional architecture but I actually do love The Roman Catholic Cathedral, it is quite stunning for ultra modern!<br /><br />Best Wishes di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-5237770378113255182014-07-30T02:14:22.552-07:002014-07-30T02:14:22.552-07:00Ann.
Hello good to hear from you again.
Glad to l...Ann.<br />Hello good to hear from you again. <br />Glad to learn that you are a chorister, nothing better for the soul, than having a good old sing!<br />I like the idea of a 'Worship Team', don't think the stuffy hierarchy in the UK ministry would like that, they resist change on most counts!<br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-74930120227308362252014-07-30T02:08:43.469-07:002014-07-30T02:08:43.469-07:00Hello Hildred,
Thanks for stopping by.
I am often ...Hello Hildred,<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />I am often puzzled how the workmen, particularly in the Middle Ages, were able to construct such magnificent buildings with such Spartan building equipment.....quite amazing !<br /><br />best wishes <br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-76999609620624199042014-07-30T02:02:56.226-07:002014-07-30T02:02:56.226-07:00Hello Roger,
Glad you liked it and stained glass i...Hello Roger,<br />Glad you liked it and stained glass is quit beautiful in both cathedrals.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Di.xTrubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-78889093099580736952014-07-30T02:00:30.860-07:002014-07-30T02:00:30.860-07:00Hello Vidya V.
Thanks for stopping by and your ...Hello Vidya V.<br /> <br />Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.<br />I have yet to visit Notre Dame but it's on my wish list.<br />I too love the serenity of places of worship.<br />best wishes,<br />Di.Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205754021811558638.post-60322466138897858902014-07-30T01:54:24.462-07:002014-07-30T01:54:24.462-07:00Hi Terri, thanks for stopping by and your comments...Hi Terri, thanks for stopping by and your comments.<br /> My brother now, of course, denies all knowledge of being so horrid, but I've never let him forget it! ha ha! <br /><br />best wishes,<br />Di. Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.com