tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post4192180447884982133..comments2023-09-13T15:44:50.066+01:00Comments on Sylvan Muse: Durham Statue on the MovePhoenix C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-6648037868263480542009-11-08T18:02:28.599+00:002009-11-08T18:02:28.599+00:00Thank you Gerald, I'm sure it will!Thank you Gerald, I'm sure it will!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-18631164624645678832009-11-08T10:19:04.348+00:002009-11-08T10:19:04.348+00:00Fascinating - I hope it returns in full glory.Fascinating - I hope it returns in full glory.Gerald (Ackworth born)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10972748175799683560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-28086337663164502162009-11-03T01:45:30.533+00:002009-11-03T01:45:30.533+00:00Glad you enjoyed it Alice! I'll keep you poste...Glad you enjoyed it Alice! I'll keep you posted on its return.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-85503591996589929422009-11-03T01:34:46.421+00:002009-11-03T01:34:46.421+00:00I'm arriving late to the dialogue! What a fasc...I'm arriving late to the dialogue! What a fascinating portfolio of images. How savvy of you to document this process. Really enjoyed it, most especially the mood of the lighting given the age and patina of the sculpture. <br /> take care, AliceBay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-90675970579724011372009-11-02T10:26:37.307+00:002009-11-02T10:26:37.307+00:00I will, Alaine - I believe the restoration will be...I will, Alaine - I believe the restoration will be complete in about six months time.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-44645442104999317572009-11-02T03:29:22.969+00:002009-11-02T03:29:22.969+00:00Great that it's being restored. Please don...Great that it's being restored. Please don't forget to post photos of the end result; would love to see it!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-64620698449514016872009-11-01T22:42:20.672+00:002009-11-01T22:42:20.672+00:00It was a great opportunity for photos, Rob - and i...It was a great opportunity for photos, Rob - and it made me think about things like how important memories and heritage are to communities too.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-23955233552187811692009-11-01T20:00:41.334+00:002009-11-01T20:00:41.334+00:00The headless horse man makes for a terrific photo ...The headless horse man makes for a terrific photo opportunity.<br /><br />I hope it's put back in the original spot.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-85189238329627961172009-11-01T19:57:31.319+00:002009-11-01T19:57:31.319+00:00Barbara, I love equestrian statues too - they act ...Barbara, I love equestrian statues too - they act as a focal point in a square, and each one is different, with its own history.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-57549720878815360472009-11-01T17:58:44.238+00:002009-11-01T17:58:44.238+00:00I love equestrian statues! They provide an excelle...I love equestrian statues! They provide an excellent historical reminder of the past. I'm glad this statue is going for restoration, and hopefully it will end up back at its original location.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-45861755912731081322009-11-01T01:22:04.256+00:002009-11-01T01:22:04.256+00:00Thank you Bim.
Maybe they'll escape, and come...Thank you Bim.<br /><br />Maybe they'll escape, and come galloping wildly up the motorway to Durham!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-55244253090150694212009-10-31T22:39:58.635+00:002009-10-31T22:39:58.635+00:00Beautiful dusk photos. The horse does look as if i...Beautiful dusk photos. The horse does look as if it finds either the cage or the journey (or both) a bit nerve wrecking and I love that the Marquess' head is doing the journey all by itself. Hope they don't feel tempted to stay in the big city.Bimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449425599256060107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-10553652953511870122009-10-31T00:03:52.457+00:002009-10-31T00:03:52.457+00:00Anna, thank you. The statue will be away about six...Anna, thank you. The statue will be away about six months being restored. Let's hope it does return to its original spot!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-80613166090492447192009-10-31T00:02:02.186+00:002009-10-31T00:02:02.186+00:00Thank you Prospero! (I confess that I don't th...Thank you Prospero! (I confess that I don't think I've ever seen a Fellini film!) There was a surreal feeling to the event.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-39967820008393293022009-10-30T23:00:26.200+00:002009-10-30T23:00:26.200+00:00A fascinating post Phoenix. How long will it be be...A fascinating post Phoenix. How long will it be before the statue returns to Durham ? I do hope that it returns to its original spot.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-75149587692758370642009-10-30T17:17:34.947+00:002009-10-30T17:17:34.947+00:00Great set of pictures. It has a touch of the surre...Great set of pictures. It has a touch of the surreal about it - like something out of a Fellini film.Prosperohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114988815558549577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-42206477736809671142009-10-30T13:50:12.215+00:002009-10-30T13:50:12.215+00:00The 'headless rider' did give a 'spook...The 'headless rider' did give a 'spooky' impression, RuneE - but the statue in it's entirety is a familiar and well-loved landmark - no spookiness atall!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-86413941176826869172009-10-30T09:47:20.649+00:002009-10-30T09:47:20.649+00:00I must admit - a bit special. Absolutely for the &...I must admit - a bit special. Absolutely for the "spooky"-people!Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-88919851009084563222009-10-30T00:05:49.839+00:002009-10-30T00:05:49.839+00:00I was lucky to be there at the right time, Lynn - ...I was lucky to be there at the right time, Lynn - and just had time to take the photos before going somewhere else!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-72949365870681959642009-10-30T00:03:29.441+00:002009-10-30T00:03:29.441+00:00Thank you Diane AZ. I too hope it has a happy endi...Thank you Diane AZ. I too hope it has a happy ending!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-71141016025465134302009-10-30T00:02:38.611+00:002009-10-30T00:02:38.611+00:00It was interesting to watch it being transported, ...It was interesting to watch it being transported, Catherine, and it felt very momentous and emotional too.<br /><br />I've added a couple of links which give some further information about the proposed move and people's reactions.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-75336308327567799732009-10-29T23:56:01.832+00:002009-10-29T23:56:01.832+00:00Thank you PERBS. Our heritage is so important!Thank you PERBS. Our heritage is so important!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-51039716069734187392009-10-29T22:15:53.638+00:002009-10-29T22:15:53.638+00:00Phoenix C. how great that you were there to captur...Phoenix C. how great that you were there to capture this event in photos. You can definitely see the care (and attention) that went into this move~thanks for sharing ;)lynn'sgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-24266602473266972622009-10-29T18:58:18.340+00:002009-10-29T18:58:18.340+00:00Such a moving story with beautiful photos. I hope...Such a moving story with beautiful photos. I hope it has a happy ending and the people of Durham will be pleased with the restoration and placement of the statue.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-75960535495028249462009-10-29T18:07:08.004+00:002009-10-29T18:07:08.004+00:00I wonder why they would move it elsewhere? I woul...I wonder why they would move it elsewhere? I would imagine the people of that area would be a bit upset having something moved that's been there for so long. I bet it was very interesting to watch the process of moving it.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.com