Friday, April 22, 2016

Windsor Favorites - Anglophile Friday


 'Hello, Judy? Why don't these people just go away and leave me alone.'
quoting Robert E. Lee

Even though she must have been horribly busy with her 90th birthday celebration and all, I was so pleased to get a phone call yesterday from one of my favorites - Her Majesty the Queen! I've always admired Queen Elizabeth's steadfast commitment to duty, honor, and country, and all done with such class. She will be a tough act to follow. Long live the Queen!

And just so you know, it's all so confusing as to how to address royalty, so I am including this link to proper etiquette. I'm sure we'll all have a chance to use it, next time we're invited to tea.

 Getting there: Waterloo to Windsor
via South West
(It's such a pretty train and train station!
Then again, it would be, wouldn't it.)

 So close and yet so far:
Windsor Castle


 England is full of cute pubs
I didn't crop the photo because I wanted you to see the adjacent buildings, including the rack of clothes trotted out to the sidewalk for all the [tourist] passersby.


 Coat of arms, high above the street
My guess: God give us virtue and industry?
Any Latin scholars out there?



For the first time ever, I am linking to Amy's Five on Friday. I've been wanting to do this for a long time, and today I actually have five things to contribute. Happily joining the party. Thank you, Amy!

Also linking to Debbie's Friday Foto Friends






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Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Judy

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36 comments:

  1. DebApril 22, 2016 at 6:41 AM

    Love the phone booth. And, I'll bet there is some mighty fine fish and chips inside that pub. :)

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  2. Tired TeacherApril 22, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    I enjoy all of your photos of England.

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  3. eileeninmdApril 22, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Hello, Judy! I love the phone booth and the train shots. The Windsor Castle is beautiful, brings back memories of my trip there. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  4. podsoApril 22, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Your photo makes me wonder if the queen ever was in a phone booth?! I enjoyed seeing all the family official photos celebrating her birthday but wonder if we would have seen more news coverage here if another prince hadn't trumped her news. No puns intended, honestly!

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  5. BarbaraApril 22, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Wonderful photos!! The phone booth is my favorite. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  6. A Bit of the BlarneyApril 22, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    We didn't get to Windsor when we were in England 10 years ago. But we did take the train from Waterloo station to Norwich! It was a wonderful way to travel! Thanks for the memories!

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  7. TexWisGirlApril 22, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    that phone booth is hilarious!

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  8. MadSnapperApril 22, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    you picked the perfect time to link, these are amazing. i am in love with that phone booth shot.. and the train and castle, oh my. i watched that 90 year old Queen step off the train like a 20 year old. i am sure i could not do it that gracefully... it is a lot of fun watching the Royals and hubby can't understand why i like to.... thanks for a very interesting visit to Britain

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  9. NonnieApril 22, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    I enjoyed revisiting some of the sights in London. We didn't get to meet the Queen when we were there, but I so enjoy and appreciate her Christmas messages and honoring Christ. She was a good queen.

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  10. Tracy BatchelderApril 22, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    I took notes on how to address royalty. It seems I've been doing it all wrong with our Royal Flock of hens. Haha! Great post!

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  11. mamasmercantileApril 22, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    That certainly made me smile, a wonderful tribute.

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  12. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 22, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    Oh that phone booth is beyond adorable.

    Long live the queen, indeed!

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  13. SusieApril 22, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Judy, As usual you have the best photos. I want that phone booth !! That is great that the Queen still stays in touch with you. LOL. Love it. Blessings for a great fun filled weekend. xoxo, Susie

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 22, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    I love the phone booth! Have a nice weekend!

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  15. eclectichomelifeApril 22, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Ha! I have the same telephone box photo that I took on my blog from yesterday's post! I wrote all about the celebrations there too. Enjoyed reading this post and welcome to Amy's link up we're a friendly bunch x

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  16. eclectichomelifeApril 22, 2016 at 11:17 AM

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  17. KimApril 22, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    LOL How sweet of dear Elizabeth to take time out of her day to thank you for the birthday present. Oh course what you expect from those English manners.

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  18. Terri DApril 22, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Oh my goodness, so many rules in that link. I like the last suggestion...just fess up and let the Royal person know you are an ignorant American who has no clue how to address them!! LOL

    I'm sure you had a nice chat with the dear Queen!! She does look great for 90!!

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  19. Amy at love made my homeApril 22, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    A wonderful tribute to The Queen!!! I am sure that she will be delighted when she stops by to read your blog!!! The phone box is incredible isn't it! A lot of fun. Thank you for joining Five On Friday this week, I do so appreciate it and enjoy reading your posts. Hope you have a great weekend! xx

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  20. JillApril 22, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Love these photos of England :-) The queen is quite an amazing lady and what an incredible life. Enjoy the weekend.

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  21. JoyfulApril 22, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    Loved your photos. The first one was cute and the others show such a picturesque area. Happy weekend to you.

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  22. DebbieApril 22, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    love the phone booth!! london looks great...and who doesn't like a good pub, we have a few close by but nothing authentic!! have a great weekend!!!!

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  23. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 22, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    So nice to hear Her Majesty gave you a call, Judy. She is so special. I so enjoyed seeing your photos of Windsor Castle beside the train. Ah, beautiful England. Have a lovely weekend, dear one. xo ♥

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  24. AnonymousApril 22, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    So wonderful. We enjoyed Windsor in 2014 and I think I have a photo of that phone booth. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  25. Breathing In GraceApril 23, 2016 at 12:07 AM

    Your photography is awesome....I could only hope to take such great photos. I would love to visit there someday. Thanks so much for joining my little link-up....HOPE you have a great weekend. (sorry I'm late in visiting)

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  26. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 23, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    NOw that first photograph is hilarious adn so good of the Queento give you a call. I have studied the link you gave us and I am all rady to meet with all of them now!!! Loves all your shots in this post. Have a lovely weekend.

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  27. LindaApril 23, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Awesome!!! Love the photos, Judy. Have a beautiful weekend, friend.

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  28. Mac n' JanetApril 23, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    I think she's a hardworking lady too and she does it with style.

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  29. Crimson KettleApril 23, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    Fabulous photos of a really happy day x

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  30. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeApril 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    Oh Judy, what a treat to visit and see all your wonderful photos. Love the phone booth pic.

    Wishing you a beautiful weekend...
    Brenda
    xox

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  31. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaApril 23, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely photos. I have never seen Windsor Castle from that vantage.
    We all wish the Queen a wonderful birthday time and you are so right, she's one of a kind.
    Being Canadian she is technically our Queen too!

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  32. A Colorful WorldApril 23, 2016 at 5:45 PM

    So glad you joined in! Love the phone booth and the coat of arms. Great post of Five...keep it up! :-)

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  33. Lowcarb team memberApril 24, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Great post Judy - it reminded me of the time I visited Windsor.
    I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Queen's celebration recently ... and we still have more to come.

    Hope you have enjoyed a lovely weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  34. This N ThatApril 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Interesting post..Love the shot of the Castle..train, as well.

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  35. J_on_tourApril 24, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely colourful post.
    Nice of the queen to give you a call ... there must be a reason why she's been on the throne for so long !!!

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  36. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowApril 25, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    I had a neighbor who was from England originally. Husband's in the Airforce and when they had to move I took their dog Lily in. She posted a link on Facebook the other day that I just loved...a pictorial of Queen Elizabeth from a young girl onward. What a beauty she was and is and what dedication to her God and Country.

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