tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post5420523624864481174..comments2023-05-19T22:38:32.483+10:00Comments on eclectique: THE WILLOW MANOR BALL AND AFTERMATH!alaine@éclectiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-28374189936845580562009-10-19T06:21:21.440+11:002009-10-19T06:21:21.440+11:00Vagabonde, vous êtes si gracieux! Vanessa pauvre, ...Vagabonde, vous êtes si gracieux! Vanessa pauvre, quel est mauvais avec cet homme? Vous voir à la balle de l'année prochaine? xaalaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-11014514293570309552009-10-19T01:39:37.694+11:002009-10-19T01:39:37.694+11:00I did not go to the ball my dear as I was travelin...I did not go to the ball my dear as I was traveling but I did meet my friend Vanessa Paradis, you know the French lady who has been living with Depp for over 10 years and has 2 kids with him? Anyway she told me “je ne suis pas contente que Johnny soit allé à ce bal, il devait m’acheter une bague de fiançaille” which translates into “I am not happy that Johnny went to this ball as he was supposed to buy me an engagement ring”. Poor lady, he has been buying this ring for a decade now but balls are such a temptation when lovely and well dressed lady like you populate them.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-76874320232472222542009-10-15T11:03:08.402+11:002009-10-15T11:03:08.402+11:00What a fantastic time you have all had and Alaine ...What a fantastic time you have all had and Alaine your outfit was just stunning I didn't know you could sew like that.A lot of thought put into your post reading through it I felt almost as if I was there .Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00946312101024179700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-88615771646969510292009-10-14T16:18:54.481+11:002009-10-14T16:18:54.481+11:00So lovely to have met you this evening at the ball...So lovely to have met you this evening at the ball. <br />Your attire and your thoughtfulness are impressive.<br />Next year I promise not to overly indulge in the Champagne so that we might have more time to get to exchange stories of great adventures. <br />Cheers to next year!<br />D. of L.Duchess of Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903319943795489212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-58023732746135787602009-10-14T09:52:51.502+11:002009-10-14T09:52:51.502+11:00Well done. This was a perfectly marvellous affair ...Well done. This was a perfectly marvellous affair I must say!Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-67346544804415288112009-10-14T08:06:27.660+11:002009-10-14T08:06:27.660+11:00A lorgnette! I adore a lorgnette. And that is an ...A lorgnette! I adore a lorgnette. And that is an extra-special one indeed.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-24340396469270671742009-10-14T05:55:00.104+11:002009-10-14T05:55:00.104+11:00I was expecting JD to be waiting for ME at the bal...I was expecting JD to be waiting for ME at the ball, but Tom Jones took me by surprise. I loved your descriptions. This is my first ball and I am shy and naive. I recognize that banquet room from The Biltmore Estate, a place where we dined many times. We are planning a Derby Party on Millionaire's Row for the Kentucky Derby. It is the first Saturday in May. You will have time to plan. I hope you like big Derby hats. Bring a guest or hook up with one of the celebrities on Millionaire's Row. I will post the invites in April. I would like to meet up with you at the ball look me up.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-89349489779046681252009-10-14T05:51:31.903+11:002009-10-14T05:51:31.903+11:00Friends, thank you all for visiting and reading th...Friends, thank you all for visiting and reading this bit of madness. <br /><br />I'd love to reply to you all but I must prepare for the day (5:47am here). I'm meeting my daughter for her birthday, a little shopping and spoiling. I have a drive of well over an hour to meet her, so must away!<br /><br />Thank you again. This was a fun experience tagging along with all of you! Mwah! xaalaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-23971364288205942242009-10-14T04:56:15.884+11:002009-10-14T04:56:15.884+11:00Never mind the trip from Oz; I'm positively di...Never mind the trip from Oz; I'm positively dizzy from all of the time travel! I do envy your date. Sigh. And I just know that Willow is going to love that lorgnette.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-50259522695255228922009-10-14T03:45:08.937+11:002009-10-14T03:45:08.937+11:00How delightful to be here and there, enjoying the ...How delightful to be here and there, enjoying the gossip and the fabulous company. Love all those links to Mr. Depp's identities! Glad to meet you.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-84102101909339770032009-10-14T03:07:48.073+11:002009-10-14T03:07:48.073+11:00You were just fabulous darling - I really can'...You were just fabulous darling - I really can't believe you made that dress! Mr. Darcy was looking for you just a bit ago - but I see you have already found a dance partner....<br /><br />That Willow! I knew there would be trouble! Johnny had a gleam in his eye tonight, didn't you think?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-80019675372316215092009-10-14T03:01:50.873+11:002009-10-14T03:01:50.873+11:00Oh the life of the beautiful people... It is a gr...Oh the life of the beautiful people... It is a grand ball indeed, and your images are smashing!Butternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-30077815732033061372009-10-14T02:49:15.071+11:002009-10-14T02:49:15.071+11:00You captured the spirit of Willos's ball so be...You captured the spirit of Willos's ball so beautifully in your post. What a blast we all had. It was good to see Darcy with his hair down for a change!Jane Moxeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771039102502842946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-43167777168940852212009-10-14T02:16:48.715+11:002009-10-14T02:16:48.715+11:00I just can't keep my eyes off your dreamy Mr. ...I just can't keep my eyes off your dreamy Mr. Darcy! Mind if I take him for a whirl on the dance floor?<br /><br />That libertine Depp, HAS been trying to feed me these strange chocolates from the ninth gate all evening. They taste funny. Hmm.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-18083423192154979382009-10-14T02:11:06.507+11:002009-10-14T02:11:06.507+11:00I confess. I am the tall and auburn-haired beauty....I confess. I am the tall and auburn-haired beauty. You probably saw me, but please, don't be upset. The man with whom I went out to the balcony was my own escort, Colin Firth. The resemblance between my Colin and your Darcy is quite remarkable, so the mistake was a natural one.<br /><br />Now go back inside, okay? We want to be alone. ;>)Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-17343321596738696902009-10-14T01:37:06.389+11:002009-10-14T01:37:06.389+11:00Your banquetting hall was so splendid
and the danc...Your banquetting hall was so splendid<br />and the dancers so elegant.<br />Your whole post is such a delight.<br />Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-35712204525918594912009-10-14T00:48:00.852+11:002009-10-14T00:48:00.852+11:00FABULOUS pics of the ball! Did you take them on yo...FABULOUS pics of the ball! Did you take them on your iphone?<br /><br />The ball is so much fun - classy and scandalous at the same time. Willow certainly can dance, can't she? Wow.<br /><br />Here's to you, a glass of Dom Perignon. Cheers!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-92164474204587889582009-10-14T00:14:09.587+11:002009-10-14T00:14:09.587+11:00Alaine, you win the prize for reporting on all the...Alaine, you win the prize for reporting on all the behind the scenes intrigues! I love your dress....sooo elegant....sooo YOU! What a talent! Perhaps 'twas I you are thinking of....auburn haired and 5'10"? What a grand ball room....I was waltzing all evening! I hope WT has our Lady Willow under control by now!FireLighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807248509319526615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-78451797083018969592009-10-13T23:54:10.031+11:002009-10-13T23:54:10.031+11:00Beautifully composed Alaine. I felt like I was pe...Beautifully composed Alaine. I felt like I was peeking in the window. Loved that exploding champagne photo! You looked divine!Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-74747376997020887062009-10-13T23:38:49.092+11:002009-10-13T23:38:49.092+11:00It sounds as if a fabulous time was had by all! Lo...It sounds as if a fabulous time was had by all! Loved the pictures and all that dancing! Whew! I'll bet your tootsies were killing you in those pointy shoes! :DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-5162237023924433482009-10-13T23:36:11.747+11:002009-10-13T23:36:11.747+11:00Oh, Alaine! You look smashing, dear! I'm sti...Oh, Alaine! You look smashing, dear! I'm still at the ball...brunch is being served! I think a lot of the guests are upstairs taking a little nap! I do hope Willow gets back soon..I'll go try to console WT! hee!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-5952006027661479042009-10-13T23:31:37.783+11:002009-10-13T23:31:37.783+11:00Save a spot on your dance card for me Alaine! Love...Save a spot on your dance card for me Alaine! Love that Australian accent!Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-55881902604225484172009-10-13T23:25:04.624+11:002009-10-13T23:25:04.624+11:00Your pictures of Willow's ball are excellent. ...Your pictures of Willow's ball are excellent. They look remarkably accurate. I am having such a wonderful time! Do stop by "Linda #53" for a dance with a prince or two. Johnny Depp and chocolates are too much heaven to think about all at one time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241402645242821612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-4573382491413070972009-10-13T22:37:45.715+11:002009-10-13T22:37:45.715+11:00I knew that was a fellow Australian accent somewhe...I knew that was a fellow Australian accent somewhere near me in the banquet hall, but of course with the music, chatter,and peals of laughter it all becomes a blur. I did see Mr. Darcy wander past at one stage - you must have been close by!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977933539325461111.post-44469056215631396672009-10-13T22:33:13.297+11:002009-10-13T22:33:13.297+11:00The adventure you weave is beyond grand..Anytime y...The adventure you weave is beyond grand..Anytime you want to advise me on architecture, literature, fashion,swoony love, Champagne(yes it is funny that we both chose the same bubbly..great minds, as they say...)I'll be there!!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.com