tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post8010322698005771387..comments2024-01-06T11:19:53.852+00:00Comments on Kate Walker: Great Big Blog Party 46 - Phillipa AshleyKate Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-27873014218711597072007-08-01T08:45:00.000+01:002007-08-01T08:45:00.000+01:00Hi Kate H!Fancy actually being proposed to by the ...Hi Kate H!<BR/><BR/>Fancy actually being proposed to by the ocean.I was on Cannock Chase and he did get down on one knee, to which (shocked) I think I replied: "Oh please get up." (Blush)<BR/><BR/>I have terrible trouble with blogger too. I just can't stay logged in which is why I keep having to post as anonymous.<BR/><BR/>These replies are all so romantic that I can't choose one on merit and so they are going in a hat for fate to decide. <BR/><BR/>But not sure how to post the winner until Kate W gets back...<BR/><BR/>PhillipaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-16916002801786391192007-07-30T23:14:00.000+01:002007-07-30T23:14:00.000+01:00whoops - sorry I posted twice. Blogger is having a...whoops - sorry I posted twice. Blogger is having a hissy fit on me (aka just deserts for skiving off for a week's holiday and not finishing my book first)Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-10138987382614865872007-07-30T23:13:00.001+01:002007-07-30T23:13:00.001+01:00As it's my 15th wedding anniversary shortly, my he...As it's my 15th wedding anniversary shortly, my hero would have to be my DH. Who gave me my engagement ring after a posh meal overlooking the sea... (after the chocolate, of course - he has his priorities right *g*)Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-4450107916488654072007-07-30T23:13:00.000+01:002007-07-30T23:13:00.000+01:00As it's my 15th wedding anniversary shortly, my he...As it's my 15th wedding anniversary shortly, my hero would have to be my DH. Who gave me my engagement ring after a posh meal overlooking the sea... (after the chocolate, of course - he has his priorities right *g*)Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-157297591055336812007-07-29T20:47:00.000+01:002007-07-29T20:47:00.000+01:00It would have to be my loving and patient husband....It would have to be my loving and patient husband. As for a fictional character I would enjoy the company of Nicholas Nickleby.ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329251123505053454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-62986511550802316512007-07-28T10:29:00.000+01:002007-07-28T10:29:00.000+01:00Oh..thanks for all the answers. It's going to be r...Oh..thanks for all the answers. It's going to be really difficult to choose so I might get Mr B to help me.<BR/><BR/>We went out to dinner at an Indian fusion restaurant in last night. Mr B bought me a gorgeous overnight bag for all my trips to London.Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327571607067476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-54328886756915109672007-07-27T23:23:00.000+01:002007-07-27T23:23:00.000+01:00My husband is my real life hero. We celebrated ou...My husband is my real life hero. We celebrated our 29th anniversary last month and we've been best friends since we were 14 and 16.<BR/><BR/>As far as fictional hero's I would pick James Malory from Johanna Lindsey's novel GENTLE ROGUE.ChristyJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10437256752595712457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-1817702176697360292007-07-27T08:48:00.000+01:002007-07-27T08:48:00.000+01:00Good morning - wow. Thanks for all your posts and ...Good morning - wow. Thanks for all your posts and keep them coming. Yes, you do have permission to pick a fictional hero.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't mind a large table by the ocean, with John Thornton (from North & South), Jake Taverner, Mr Darcy and Gareth (from Jilly Cooper's 1970s romance, Octavia).<BR/><BR/>Can you imagine the Alpha-ness of that dinner?Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365268794874716050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-36860333075569561362007-07-27T07:23:00.000+01:002007-07-27T07:23:00.000+01:00bamabelle . . . Hmmm, I don't know. I'm pretty fon...bamabelle . . . Hmmm, I don't know. I'm pretty fond of The myself.<BR/><BR/>But then I'm busy with another Greek hero right now so I'll be generous and let you borrow him!<BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>KateKate Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-87971738857039295612007-07-27T06:56:00.000+01:002007-07-27T06:56:00.000+01:00In reality, I'd have to say my beloved hubby of al...In reality, I'd have to say my beloved hubby of almost 30 years, but if I could share a meal with any fictional hero (on a strictly platonic basis, of course) I'd opt for Darcy. I know it's a very boring answer, but he does get to me every time.juliemthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179180317016320936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-53000714876395638872007-07-27T06:16:00.000+01:002007-07-27T06:16:00.000+01:00Hi Phillipa,In reality, of course it would be my h...Hi Phillipa,<BR/><BR/>In reality, of course it would be my husband whom I love dearly. But if we are talking fiction and fantasy here, I have one question first. Kate, can I have Theo Antonakos? Just for a bit lol? :)bamabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986745648983981412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-66694899392808785712007-07-27T04:11:00.000+01:002007-07-27T04:11:00.000+01:00I guess my hero would have to be my hubby of 22 ye...I guess my hero would have to be my hubby of 22 years. We don't get to have romantic dinners on the beach because we live to far from the beach, but we have a few times in the past. We do go out for a nice dinner sometimes on special hollidays and we really enjoy it.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-3510709502887561592007-07-27T02:34:00.000+01:002007-07-27T02:34:00.000+01:00I'd pick my husband. Life wouldn't be the same wit...I'd pick my husband. Life wouldn't be the same without him. He's really my hero. Fortunately, last month, we did have a romantic meal on a cruise boat overlooking the Pacific ocean. We had the best time and it's something I'll never forget.Kammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183089224990431099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-2693776078722632782007-07-27T01:22:00.000+01:002007-07-27T01:22:00.000+01:00Hi Phillipa, I would pick a literary hero,since I ...Hi Phillipa, I would pick a literary hero,since I don't have a man in my life.One of my all time favorites is Drustan MaceKeltar from Karen Monings' book Kiss of the Highlander. He is so yummy.Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522358143170232454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-78284123588130742582007-07-26T21:57:00.000+01:002007-07-26T21:57:00.000+01:00Definitely my hubby who is my hero and also a roma...Definitely my hubby who is my hero and also a romantic man. We have two little ones, a 9 month old baby girl and a 4 year old boy and for us to have a romantic meal anywhere without the kids is truly paradise. :-)Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-62162561771876451422007-07-26T21:33:00.000+01:002007-07-26T21:33:00.000+01:00Enjoy your dinner out Philippa and congrats. I wo...Enjoy your dinner out Philippa and congrats. I would only want to have such a memorable dinner with someone who means the world to me. I am presently going out with this special young man who is smitten.sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933593369033978694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-29730506136407766962007-07-26T20:27:00.000+01:002007-07-26T20:27:00.000+01:00What a romantic lot you are!It's true though, isn'...What a romantic lot you are!<BR/><BR/>It's true though, isn't it? We lead such busy lives these days that it's become a special occasion to share a meal with our partners.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I'm 44 tomorrow and Mr B (who is greatly impressed by the power of blogging) has just hinted that there may be more than a visit to the Fish & Chip shop for me tomorrow evening! Though I've had several romantic evenings involving fish & chips...Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327571607067476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-19305124576838332007-07-26T20:19:00.000+01:002007-07-26T20:19:00.000+01:00My hero is my fiance. We will be getting married ...My hero is my fiance. We will be getting married end of next May. A romantic meal is always appealing and simply divine with the right ingredient. In other words, my fiance.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291173254527920067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-81319552576718729962007-07-26T20:15:00.000+01:002007-07-26T20:15:00.000+01:00My husband of 38 years would be my one and only ch...My husband of 38 years would be my one and only choice. Since we do not spend enough time together, due to his lengthy working hours, it would be a pleasure to be able to relax in each other's company in that lovely setting.sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010969391835276520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-33017905989688671172007-07-26T20:07:00.000+01:002007-07-26T20:07:00.000+01:00well even though Jack Thornfield sounds delish . ....well even though Jack Thornfield sounds delish . . . I would have to choose my fiance instead. Because he is my very own hero, and love of my life. beside we haven't been on a vacation yet . . .<BR/><BR/>Your book sounds amazing phillipa.Amanda Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499767593031565815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-57505929076612096392007-07-26T20:03:00.000+01:002007-07-26T20:03:00.000+01:00Ayla - Not uncool at all but a a lovely, romantic ...Ayla - Not uncool at all but a a lovely, romantic post. I started going out with my husband (who is known as Mr Bennet on my blog) when I was 18 and he was 19. We are still together 25 years later and still we love sharing meals overlooking the ocean. (Shame we live 120 miles from the coast!)<BR/><BR/>Bernardine - Hi there. I may need your help with a question so watch out for an email from me...Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327571607067476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-80424605757854873822007-07-26T19:45:00.000+01:002007-07-26T19:45:00.000+01:00See you tomorrow Phillipa if you've got time to ch...See you tomorrow Phillipa if you've got time to check in, it's my turn!Bernardine Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013114730458750417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-22038566748808841112007-07-26T19:30:00.000+01:002007-07-26T19:30:00.000+01:00=D i'm going to follow in your suit phillipa and b...=D i'm going to follow in your suit phillipa and be totally uncool.<BR/><BR/>My hero would be my fiance =D [we would be married but we're a bit young lol (we're 18)] It was our 18month anniversary on tuesday, and our one year of engagement too.<BR/><BR/>i would have loved to be on holiday having a meal by the ocean with him. Instead he cooked me a meal and we went to london to see a musical yesterday. But he's the only hero for me. (other than those i write about!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-1887262349040079692007-07-26T17:58:00.000+01:002007-07-26T17:58:00.000+01:00Definitely a guest blooger Phillipa!WelcomeDefinitely a guest blooger Phillipa!<BR/><BR/>WelcomeKate Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-83829843329428482782007-07-26T17:35:00.000+01:002007-07-26T17:35:00.000+01:00Or even a blogger - you can see how much the copy ...Or even a blogger - you can see how much the copy editor loves me.Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327571607067476569noreply@blogger.com