tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post2668983467217907496..comments2024-01-16T15:48:42.873+11:00Comments on Desire Empire: The Hidden Treasure of the Hunter Valley........ BrokeDesire Empirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-85144581259485835492014-02-28T07:03:52.797+11:002014-02-28T07:03:52.797+11:00Ps my boy was Christened in the Wollombi C of E......Ps my boy was Christened in the Wollombi C of E....great town and cute pub.<br />CaroDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-76086941321962460282014-02-28T07:00:57.492+11:002014-02-28T07:00:57.492+11:00We had a Sydney base and came up as often as poss....We had a Sydney base and came up as often as poss. Ended up leasing out the vines to another wine maker which took alot of the pressure off. It truly is a lovely part of the world. Enjoy Margans, I know you will.<br />CarolynDesire Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993065698203243757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-66625824449358898702014-02-27T20:00:02.894+11:002014-02-27T20:00:02.894+11:00What a very lovely and moving story Carolyn. I had...What a very lovely and moving story Carolyn. I hadn't realised that you had been there for so many years, did you come and go from Sydney or did you live there all the time with your Mum. How terrible terrible that your father passed away so suddenly and far too young. We must seize the day.<br /><br />What a gorgeous drive up here through Wollombi. Early night as I'm hoping there's a nice sunrise tomorrow. Will toast you tomorrow night at Margans.Seana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225191303428309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-68956606622200125192011-07-27T10:41:53.464+10:002011-07-27T10:41:53.464+10:00I've just discovered your blog via Savvy South...I've just discovered your blog via Savvy Southern Style. Your post was so engaging. I loved reading it.<br />Best,<br />SusanSusan McClaskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488498368995232820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-88649288821340836672011-07-25T16:10:40.945+10:002011-07-25T16:10:40.945+10:00Scenic area, touching story~Scenic area, touching story~Micupofteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681897135304690115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-3314624311797672622011-07-25T13:08:40.347+10:002011-07-25T13:08:40.347+10:00Such a beautiful tour and post. Thank you for shar...Such a beautiful tour and post. Thank you for sharing it with us at FNF this week.Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-6359904360535802142011-07-24T03:56:55.222+10:002011-07-24T03:56:55.222+10:00So enjoyed your walk thru memories, Carolyn. Beau...So enjoyed your walk thru memories, Carolyn. Beautiful land, gorgeous pictures.<br /><br />Happy PS weekend ~<br />TTFN ~<br />MarydonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697196986038110683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-92223292872106751902011-07-23T23:28:34.549+10:002011-07-23T23:28:34.549+10:00Oh, what a beautiful story, I cried at the end. W...Oh, what a beautiful story, I cried at the end. What is so tremendous is that your Dad must be shining down blessings on this property, because it looks so beautiful.<br /><br />You are so right life is short, and you must be true to your own dream.<br /><br />Lovely to meet you, KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487481759201796912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-23966030225466944772011-07-23T17:29:27.969+10:002011-07-23T17:29:27.969+10:00That's such an interesting story! I think that...That's such an interesting story! I think that its great that your father got to begin living out his dream, I can imagine that he was very happy for those few months living there. The photo of your daughter is precious.Christinehttp://www.craftygeordi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-18763519825945931262011-07-23T14:15:02.730+10:002011-07-23T14:15:02.730+10:00What a lovely story and very heart-felt. That is ...What a lovely story and very heart-felt. That is fabulous that the now-owners were so kind. It is a wonderful story. I'm so sorry about your dad. No matter what, that was very sudden.<br />Thanks for sharing this story and all the gorgeous pictures.<br />xoxo, camicamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333619663620157835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-28535773365725405012011-07-23T12:45:05.384+10:002011-07-23T12:45:05.384+10:00What a wonderful story for you to share~ So great ...What a wonderful story for you to share~ So great that you could share this experience with the kiddos- and that the current owners were delighted to have you. <br />Loved the photos too, PatPatricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-2798197337638728352011-07-23T12:04:27.126+10:002011-07-23T12:04:27.126+10:00What a gorgeous post! As soon as I saw the thumbna...What a gorgeous post! As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew where I was! It looks a bit like Tuscany, but it's right here, near Newcastle! I always think of lavender when I'm in that part of the world. Would you give me permission to use one of your photos for poetic inspiration sometime? I'll let you know when and acknowledge you, if you agree.Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-8319173794875082732011-07-22T11:41:53.654+10:002011-07-22T11:41:53.654+10:00What a beautiful story and a beautiful place! Than...What a beautiful story and a beautiful place! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!<br />Maryvery merry vintage stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529875742433269351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-90185117895610877322011-07-22T11:22:11.030+10:002011-07-22T11:22:11.030+10:00I so enjoyed your story. So sad but with a happy ...I so enjoyed your story. So sad but with a happy ending! It's a lovely place.Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-51712800700840479402011-07-21T10:26:17.751+10:002011-07-21T10:26:17.751+10:00Carolyn, Thank you for sharing this beautiful post...Carolyn, Thank you for sharing this beautiful post at my Open House party. What a wonderful tribute you created for your dad.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-1911697030189283272011-07-21T03:28:41.665+10:002011-07-21T03:28:41.665+10:00What a beautiful place and story. Thanks for shari...What a beautiful place and story. Thanks for sharing it here at WUW.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-10248530945843032652011-07-20T15:30:36.618+10:002011-07-20T15:30:36.618+10:00ooow, so sad. I didnt realise it was only 3 weeks,...ooow, so sad. I didnt realise it was only 3 weeks, I am so sorry, I thought it was a longer illness. I am so sorry for not realising. (remembering) What a shock for you both. What a wonderful legacy though, a part of your family history, in the Hunter. Nic xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-41202200225106686682011-07-20T13:47:13.410+10:002011-07-20T13:47:13.410+10:00What a nice post. Your father would surely be pro...What a nice post. Your father would surely be proud of you and your mom for helping to live out his dream. I think it is so neat you went back and were greeted buy the 'new' owner so warmly. We went to the Hunter Valley a few years ago while visiting AU and just loved it. How special to have lived there and still living so closeby now. Thanks for sharing your story.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-30517434219092495582011-07-20T12:37:11.003+10:002011-07-20T12:37:11.003+10:00What a gorgeous place! So lovely!What a gorgeous place! So lovely!Pam - @diy Design Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303399189647950307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-9187210506119293162011-07-20T11:48:29.315+10:002011-07-20T11:48:29.315+10:00Wow what a post! So glad you were able to go back ...Wow what a post! So glad you were able to go back and enjoy it somewhat! And of course to be able to share the story. :) Wonderful.<br />It looks beautiful and those peacocks look very happy and handsome indeed!Kirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-78829314941471940152011-07-20T11:08:07.555+10:002011-07-20T11:08:07.555+10:00lovely buildings and a beautiful area!
cheryl xlovely buildings and a beautiful area! <br />cheryl xbeachcomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972292570906543048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-23773262718030835882011-07-20T08:57:14.110+10:002011-07-20T08:57:14.110+10:00Thanks for sharing such an intimate and personal s...Thanks for sharing such an intimate and personal story. What a lovely legacy you created which must have been very hard at the time. It's beautiful and you should be very proud.Mel@Georgica pondhttp://www.georgicapond.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-74856178764233984532011-07-20T02:48:02.383+10:002011-07-20T02:48:02.383+10:00What an enchanting place! Thanks for sharing thos...What an enchanting place! Thanks for sharing those lovely photos!Calypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-33598155865390866202011-07-20T01:10:17.366+10:002011-07-20T01:10:17.366+10:00Beautiful !!! Thank you .Beautiful !!! Thank you .Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064019267350900069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656835749120851376.post-51237476110084675302011-07-20T00:25:07.156+10:002011-07-20T00:25:07.156+10:00What a beautiful post and such a gorgeous place. ...What a beautiful post and such a gorgeous place. I am so glad that you were able to go back and visit and share some of your memories with the kids.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757389045798739976noreply@blogger.com