tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post2480892421686154798..comments2024-03-28T23:21:34.384+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: Getting To The Bell-Bottom Of It (and other stories)Vixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-73201983261190502102022-12-24T11:42:55.769+00:002022-12-24T11:42:55.769+00:00Poor old Ollie. At least he was somewhere warm and...Poor old Ollie. At least he was somewhere warm and cared for at the end - as Gisela says, he clearly knew good people. <br /><br />Your crochet is fab - it looks great on you. And that miniskirt is perfect.Mimhttp://.www.crinolinerobot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-26814303163496532402022-12-17T10:08:07.929+00:002022-12-17T10:08:07.929+00:00Thanks so much, G! xxxThanks so much, G! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-64247674327801776882022-12-17T10:07:58.432+00:002022-12-17T10:07:58.432+00:00Thanks so much, Shelley. I keep thinking of offeri...Thanks so much, Shelley. I keep thinking of offering a home to one or two of the strays rescued by the animal charities I support but I'm not sure if I can cope with the heartbreak any more. Maybe time will help. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-59378704432838821902022-12-17T10:06:41.711+00:002022-12-17T10:06:41.711+00:00Thanks so much, Lulu. With the current weather I&#...Thanks so much, Lulu. With the current weather I'm quite relieved that we got to help him when we did, I had hated to have found him frozen to death. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-42179470168249111092022-12-17T10:05:58.722+00:002022-12-17T10:05:58.722+00:00Thanks so much, Jess! xxxThanks so much, Jess! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-1283952610202431312022-12-13T21:33:12.776+00:002022-12-13T21:33:12.776+00:00You did everything you could for Ollie and he clea...You did everything you could for Ollie and he clearly trusted you to look after him when it counted which you did. <br />I love the crochet cardigan, it looks fab!Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-19387858949040323792022-12-11T15:49:32.878+00:002022-12-11T15:49:32.878+00:00Ollie's story made me very sad, but you did th...Ollie's story made me very sad, but you did the best for him that you could. Back when I was married my ex and I befriended a few feral cats and adopted a couple but not all the stories had a happy ending. I really enjoyed reading the interview - I was familiar with a lot of your story as I've been following your blog for at least 10 years (how time flies!!). How nice to see that Liz's painting of you is on display!<br />That suede mini is wonderful - I bet the rest of Graziella's stock was just as cool. I really like your crocheted sweater/jacket and vests. You wouldn't believe the prices that some Etsy sellers are asking for vintage granny square sweaters, etc. It's ridiculous.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053430482502520385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-1273025853266148872022-12-11T09:51:13.207+00:002022-12-11T09:51:13.207+00:00Hello Vix, you shouldn't beat yourself up abou...Hello Vix, you shouldn't beat yourself up about Ollie. It is tricky with feral cats and you absolutely did the right thing. Love the interview, I've just read all of it with a cuppa xXxLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813580414277450810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-21083390751184999402022-12-06T02:01:12.882+00:002022-12-06T02:01:12.882+00:00You have a painting of you in a museum!! How cool!...You have a painting of you in a museum!! How cool! <br /><br />You are definitely internationally famous! I've been loving your blog all the way from Australia for years!<br />X<br /><br />Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/09951306269643395644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-35704660332135246462022-11-30T19:19:07.710+00:002022-11-30T19:19:07.710+00:00Can't seem to reply to Elaine's comment bu...Can't seem to reply to Elaine's comment but many thanks!Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20021068485381068372022-11-30T14:49:03.896+00:002022-11-30T14:49:03.896+00:00Thanks, Monica! xxxThanks, Monica! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-50936409375234512942022-11-30T09:42:30.685+00:002022-11-30T09:42:30.685+00:00Looking fabulous in your mini skirt and mini dress...Looking fabulous in your mini skirt and mini dress, so delightful suede pieces both of them!. I'm a huge fan of your vintage (and Sheila's) vintage copper and turquoise pendant.<br />And love your granny squares cardi, rocking it with jeans and those cool boots!. Totally Gorgeous!.<br />Lovely to read your interview and some witty remarks on life and fashion!<br />So sorry for Ollie, but glad that you made the right thing and saved him from pain, giving him love and attention. Sending you hugs!<br />BesosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-54828683932181701212022-11-29T08:12:21.531+00:002022-11-29T08:12:21.531+00:00Thanks so much, Sue. Your kind words mean a lot.
I...Thanks so much, Sue. Your kind words mean a lot.<br />I'm a terrible landlord, forcing my Swedish family to support England. I hope they'll still be flag waving at 9pm tonight! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-65402399108147130012022-11-29T08:11:13.075+00:002022-11-29T08:11:13.075+00:00Hello Lynn! Lovely to hear from you and sending yo...Hello Lynn! Lovely to hear from you and sending your fabulous mum loads of love from the both of us. What a turn out, I don't think I know that many people! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-36629815516771735102022-11-28T12:00:40.253+00:002022-11-28T12:00:40.253+00:00Aww, so sad for Ollie, but he made you as friends ...Aww, so sad for Ollie, but he made you as friends for the last part of his life and then you gave him dignity and cut short his pain right at the end. RIP Ollie, you were known by many and loved by some. <br /><br />Loved the question-and-answer session with your friend ... and are you really subjecting all your little dolls house family to the football, poor things!!Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-7904519470885509392022-11-28T08:16:17.451+00:002022-11-28T08:16:17.451+00:00I’ve just read the bell bottom interview and smile...I’ve just read the bell bottom interview and smiled all the way through. It was brilliant and so is your blog post as always Vix, well expect for your little bit of sad news which I know will have upset you both.<br />We’ve just celebrated Mum’s 90th birthday with a surprise party I put on in the community lounge of her new flat. Over 40 people came, many she hadn’t seen for years. Blogging seems to have gone out the window at the moment as I’m not at my best after what’s been a tough year. Still on Instagram a bit.<br />Love to you both, you gorgeous folk xxxLynn Hollandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-14405072716307676622022-11-28T07:42:07.355+00:002022-11-28T07:42:07.355+00:00Thank you so much, Cheryene - your kind words brou...Thank you so much, Cheryene - your kind words brought a tear to my eye. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-44121397862759344612022-11-28T07:40:56.413+00:002022-11-28T07:40:56.413+00:00Thanks so much, Kezzie. I wish he'd trusted us...Thanks so much, Kezzie. I wish he'd trusted us enough sooner but it wasn't to be. <br />I made another tank top over the weekend - I'm obsessed. Crochet is such a lovey relaxing thing to do and it's so rewarding to create something wearable in a few hours. It took me years to get the hang of it!<br />Suede skirts and polo necks are the best, comfy and practical and no dripping wet hems in the current biblical rain. <br />I shan't forget my friends when I'm in Hello! magazine! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-67144999977586256922022-11-28T07:36:03.144+00:002022-11-28T07:36:03.144+00:00Hello Alysia! I had to keep that suede mini skirt,...Hello Alysia! I had to keep that suede mini skirt, didn't I? I'm not quite sure why I haven't worn the dress in so long, I've always loved its simplicity. Thank goodness I'm not one of those strange people who believe anything that hasn't been worn in six months needs to be given away!<br />I love hunting the local charity shops but, like you, if I don't find anything for myself I'm happy playing around with what I already own. Your Laura Ashley coat and cloche hat sound supremely stylish, I bet you get lots of compliments - sure beats a nylon hooded parka with a fake fur trim - the "uniform" of most women! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-77305442702975517962022-11-28T07:30:44.386+00:002022-11-28T07:30:44.386+00:00Thanks, Jules. xxxThanks, Jules. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-83314259765968491062022-11-28T07:30:35.654+00:002022-11-28T07:30:35.654+00:00Thanks so much for persevering with the commenting...Thanks so much for persevering with the commenting, Beth. I knew something was up when he settled down in the house and sat staring at me, he must have known it was his time. My Dad always maintained that cats had a supernatural sixth sense. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78481514983562346582022-11-28T07:29:05.365+00:002022-11-28T07:29:05.365+00:00Thanks, Ann. We felt so sad about Ollie. I still k...Thanks, Ann. We felt so sad about Ollie. I still keep thinking I can see him sitting on the step staring up at the house.<br />I had to giggle at the discussion Wayne overheard in the Art Gallery!<br />After years of shunning the mini I seemed to have reverted back to my trademark look of the 1980s and 1990s. I know I had numerous ponchos my mum crocheted for me but I missed out on the tank top - I'm making up for it now, I made another at the weekend! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-62590453301111143212022-11-28T07:26:01.481+00:002022-11-28T07:26:01.481+00:00Thanks so much for those kind words, Jayne. We sai...Thanks so much for those kind words, Jayne. We said the same, it would have been awful to come across his poor battered body in the garden, wouldn't it?<br />I follow (and support) several cat rescue charities on Facebook, several in Greece and The Black Country's Stray Cat Rescue Team where I'm often reduced to tears by some of the beautiful cats they've rescued and nursed back to heath. I so miss having a cat in my life but I'm not sure if I can bear the heartbreak again. What I really need is for one just to turn up on the doorstep (like Frank) and make the decision for me. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-18689650087086317352022-11-28T07:22:07.638+00:002022-11-28T07:22:07.638+00:00Thanks, Vronni! Crocheting and World Cup football ...Thanks, Vronni! Crocheting and World Cup football have been pretty much the order of the day over the last week. I managed to whip up another tank top yesterday. <br />I used to love finding those suede minis at jumble sales back when I was a teen and in my twenties but as the 1960s move further and further away they're getting increasingly scarce!<br />Sainsbury's is the only place we can get those Higgedy Pies we occasionally have as a treat. I hope Elaine's link is helpful - she's a mine of information. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-67638220236358770332022-11-28T07:13:55.946+00:002022-11-28T07:13:55.946+00:00Thanks so much. At least we can take comfort in kn...Thanks so much. At least we can take comfort in knowing he enjoyed his multiple breakfasts on the doorstep. <br />If you lived closer you could borrow the suede mini! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com