tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post2110555627073883157..comments2023-08-16T09:29:57.197+00:00Comments on Phil's Ol' Blog: VolcanoesPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-66349407124165305262008-07-14T22:04:00.000+00:002008-07-14T22:04:00.000+00:00Hutters:Excellent sir - I agree espcecially with n...Hutters:<BR/>Excellent sir - I agree espcecially with number 5 :]Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-28173046315493789612008-07-11T22:14:00.000+00:002008-07-11T22:14:00.000+00:00So much to comment on:1 Jealous2 Foolish to pose w...So much to comment on:<BR/>1 Jealous<BR/>2 Foolish to pose without a proper pedestrian crossing: the French have pedestrian crossings marked on the road so the ambulances know where to stop, so you would have missed out<BR/>3 I would love to climb those volcanoes<BR/>4 You ought to consider taking the train from Clermont Ferrand south to Beziers or Nimes, stopping on the way eg at Mende or Rodez<BR/>5 mmmm La Belle FranceLord Huttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243668575631936439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-56387885149891782272008-07-07T01:32:00.000+00:002008-07-07T01:32:00.000+00:00Great stuff!Great stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-41643979795523063822008-07-07T01:29:00.000+00:002008-07-07T01:29:00.000+00:00wow great pics and fun tripwow great pics and fun tripAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-41686942806204692732008-07-05T09:05:00.000+00:002008-07-05T09:05:00.000+00:00Cyrstal:Thanks Cystal!I do like photography and qu...Cyrstal:<BR/>Thanks Cystal!<BR/>I do like photography and quite a lot of it anyhow :]<BR/><BR/>Mutley:<BR/>Hehe, I just normally get invited along with various people and it would be rude to say no :0)<BR/><BR/>Mel:<BR/>Cheers me dear!<BR/>That dog was ace - he was chased around the cafe by the owners afterwards, as I guess he shouldn't of been out :0]Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-90183855441645133312008-07-04T04:09:00.000+00:002008-07-04T04:09:00.000+00:00What fantastic photos of your most excellent Frenc...What fantastic photos of your most excellent French adventure :O)<BR/><BR/>That dog is very French looking, and really made me laugh!mellowleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437651975076735207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-43904432480401986672008-07-03T18:03:00.000+00:002008-07-03T18:03:00.000+00:00Brilliant post - I must say !! Do you ever do any...Brilliant post - I must say !! Do you ever do anything other than go on holiday? I am just wondering...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-46550357405070406032008-07-01T23:51:00.000+00:002008-07-01T23:51:00.000+00:00Those pictures were SO AWESOME!!! I loved the toil...Those pictures were SO AWESOME!!! I loved the toilet shot. Bet you just loved that and that green spider??? Yuck. The pic of the clouds was very beautiful as well. You should take up photography in your spare time;o) Thanks for sharing and glad your back!!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561491547226174929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-54999065917127580052008-06-28T17:56:00.000+00:002008-06-28T17:56:00.000+00:00Max:Cheers dude!Still not sure if the little critt...Max:<BR/>Cheers dude!<BR/>Still not sure if the little critter is poisonous though? :[]Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-33716926111581054092008-06-27T20:47:00.000+00:002008-06-27T20:47:00.000+00:00Welcome back!The spider was Micrommata virescensAi...Welcome back!<BR/><BR/>The spider was Micrommata virescens<BR/><BR/>Aint the internet great!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441108065988166103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-10634429915596399772008-06-27T14:48:00.000+00:002008-06-27T14:48:00.000+00:00Rebecca:Hehe, well you're welcome to be the second...Rebecca:<BR/>Hehe, well you're welcome to be the second to comment :]<BR/>A man is not complete without Speedos!!!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-766007185874293242008-06-27T13:26:00.000+00:002008-06-27T13:26:00.000+00:00Hooray! It's nice looking at your photos, so many ...Hooray! It's nice looking at your photos, so many adventures. I'm disappointed I didn't get to comment on your choice of swimwear first however, I'll have to get in quicker next time!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324675880594464430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-14635523548668825132008-06-26T20:36:00.000+00:002008-06-26T20:36:00.000+00:00Jan:Yeah, a fab time was had indeed!Yes, we giggle...Jan:<BR/>Yeah, a fab time was had indeed!<BR/>Yes, we giggled somewhat at the piscine mistake :]<BR/><BR/>Andre:<BR/>It's a lovely place indeed Andre - We didn't go up the Puy de Dome, but saw there was a road! :)<BR/>Yes, we tried all sorts of cheese including the local blue cheese and very nice it was indeed!<BR/>The toilets are hygienic if nothing else :0]<BR/><BR/>Jennifer:<BR/>Hellooo and welcome!<BR/>You've got to get out more and explore Europe a bit :)<BR/>Glad you like the post and thanks for the compliments!!!<BR/>Drop by anytime :0]<BR/><BR/>Kat:<BR/>Cheers Kat!<BR/>The green spider made me do that eeek thing too and I like spiders!!! :]<BR/><BR/>Boo:<BR/>Hahaha, it's 'Fanny Feeling' I think... Not 'Fanny Peeling'; that sounds painful ;]<BR/>A fan of my speedos eh! No hetrosexual man is complete without a pair :0XPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-81282482236774563072008-06-25T13:26:00.000+00:002008-06-25T13:26:00.000+00:00Looks like you had fun (as usual) LOL @ fanny peel...Looks like you had fun (as usual) <BR/>LOL @ fanny peeling *ouchie*<BR/>Loved that little lizard<BR/>And that [speedo] shot *phew*<BR/><BR/>Hope you're feeling better from the nasty hayfever :xb o ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695547594481745852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-17489701654251594652008-06-24T21:53:00.000+00:002008-06-24T21:53:00.000+00:00The French dog and the shop sign made me laugh - b...The French dog and the shop sign made me laugh - but not the green spider - eeeek. <BR/><BR/>The climb looks and sounds fantastic - well done. <BR/><BR/>Great post.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358545109794655543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-33780472969428624722008-06-24T20:30:00.000+00:002008-06-24T20:30:00.000+00:00wow! not sure what else to say. I live in the US...wow! <BR/><BR/>not sure what else to say. I live in the US and haven't ever been to any othe country, well besides Canada once. <BR/><BR/>These pictures are amazing!! :) I love them all. The towns don't even look real... they are so perfect and full of detail. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your pictures and part of your trip with everyone. <BR/><BR/>that train is totally awesome too!! I would love to do something like that one day. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading more on your blog... <BR/><BR/>I found you from Crystal's blog roll. <BR/><BR/><BR/>have a great day!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273782359824312027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-6575648719117754462008-06-24T11:02:00.000+00:002008-06-24T11:02:00.000+00:00Cool dude. The Auvergne is a great and much underr...Cool dude. The Auvergne is a great and much underrated part of France. <BR/><BR/>You know you can cycle up the Puy de Dôme don't you? It's a Tour de France classic.<BR/><BR/>Did you try the blue cheese from the region, tastes a lot better than it looks.<BR/><BR/>And the toilets, there are plenty worse in this country. The French have a definite toilet and toilet hygiene problem.Andre Velouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386838664674718873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-27657196363716831312008-06-24T09:29:00.000+00:002008-06-24T09:29:00.000+00:00Wow! Great pics - looks like you had a terrific ti...Wow! Great pics - looks like you had a terrific time.<BR/>*giggles at the 'piscine'*Jeangeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113042014272867823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-89478034930413127102008-06-24T08:04:00.000+00:002008-06-24T08:04:00.000+00:00Linda:Aw thank you Linda!!!Hehe, I think a pair of...Linda:<BR/>Aw thank you Linda!!!<BR/>Hehe, I think a pair of Speedos should be a part of every mans' wardrobe :]<BR/><BR/>K:<BR/>Hello and welcome!!!<BR/>Yes, a beret and a stripey top and maybe a string of garlic round his neck too :]<BR/>France is lovely indeed.<BR/><BR/>Stu:<BR/>Cheers Stu - I reckon you'd like it in the Auvergne :]Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-70928077593957746832008-06-24T07:19:00.000+00:002008-06-24T07:19:00.000+00:00Great stuff!Great stuff!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-70254517336396347032008-06-24T01:22:00.000+00:002008-06-24T01:22:00.000+00:00maybe if the hounds wore a beret...then he'd be mo...maybe if the hounds wore a beret...then he'd be more French. <BR/>France is lovely.Namehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083135704906453226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-29538517455117519882008-06-23T22:26:00.000+00:002008-06-23T22:26:00.000+00:00As always, totally worth the wait for your next po...As always, totally worth the wait for your next post. What a great trip (and I do fancy your swim trunks too).Linda Seid Frembeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121225751532641088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-90118631793942321992008-06-23T19:04:00.000+00:002008-06-23T19:04:00.000+00:00Angela:'Twas a fun but tiring trip!I'm doing OK th...Angela:<BR/>'Twas a fun but tiring trip!<BR/>I'm doing OK thanks, but still got the headaches ;'[ although they are a bit better since leaving my job.<BR/><BR/>Rob:<BR/>Can't beat a home video :)<BR/>Yeah, I thought swimwear was needed this time, given the particularly public location... LOL @ "tighties" :0]Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993996310397000858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-66906369103906663852008-06-23T17:04:00.000+00:002008-06-23T17:04:00.000+00:00P.S. Glad to see the presence of swimwear this tim...P.S. Glad to see the presence of swimwear this time, even if they are tighties!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23688707.post-27894077883002903682008-06-23T17:00:00.000+00:002008-06-23T17:00:00.000+00:00I don't know quite why, but Andy's home-video styl...I don't know quite why, but Andy's home-video stylie announcement of the 'inside the volcano' scene made me chuckle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com