Have a lovely weekend. Fascinating story aside - and it has many potential tributaries - that's a lovely looking park. Nice story too. Queens Gardens - the white towers are the lights of the WACA stadium, My daughter sitting on that famous bench of the "Notting hill" movie, Julia Roberts & Hugh Grant on the bench that is now in Queen's gardens (photo from net).

Notting Hill is a fun movie. Hey Normand :o) this post is very romantic!

Its a kind of a joke between us now. (Despite having tried very hard when I lived in London for ages, I never quite grasped cricket rules. Take care and bundle up. Love these shots and the info on the benches. I'm not a cricket fan and I've never seen Notting Hill but this "For June who loved this garden From Joseph who always sat beside her. I love the film and i watch it over and over again! Loved both the stories about the bench. They are really cool, I've never seen any like that and the image reflection is great. This bench made a long trip! It was a piece to work in a workshop and not in the house where it was delivered. Sign up for eletters today and get the latest techniques and how-to from Fine Woodworking, plus special offers. As you saw, my native language is french (from Quebec). I just have one question: If it's Notting Hill that who's the hill is it? And it's sitting in such a gorgeous setting. I did enjoy playing rounders though! Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking. . Its certainly a beautiful place to scatter ashes,Thanks Joanne, here its getting warmer by the day, summer almost here! I just lost twin granddaughters and would like to make this for my daughter and her husband. It's 'GOODBYE" but also 'HELLO" to my NEW BLOG! Have a beautiful, fun weekend!! You mean a guy bought this bench for a woman he loved, then got rejected, gave the bench to the park, and is happy that people get a reminder of his humiliation every day??? . Visit James to see more Weekend Reflections, Aluminium Scaffolding Manufacturer In Hyderabad, Grandmother Tree from EARTH WITHIN by Dean Evenson, Visiting Hallstatt in Austria [Through My Lens Nr. In the film, remember when Julia and Hugh jump the fence to access and walk in a private garden. How interesting the relation with the movie and how lovely the bench inscription! I'm a sucker for that movie. I haven't seen Notting Hill but it's been on my list forever! Normand, how can I get a copy of the plans you used? I'd need several jumpers and an anorak to sit on a bench right now, sami, but it looks very appealing. Beautiful area. Things Really Are Getting to Normal, Up, Up, and Away in my beautiful balloon Lena Dive Wreck - Bunbury Western Australia, The Daily Constitutional from London Walks. What a fabulous story behind this bench! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. that's why i love the english. You can get right up to them as they sit lined up on Bloor St. Ho, Thank you, Gracie!!

Thanks Robyn.There are a lot of lovely places to visit in Perth. After having spoken with Garca Moritn, the production of Pampitas reality show contacted the professional to tell him that the proposal was real, an idea from her husband. I love my food and really enjoy a hot sandwich for breakfast or lunch. <3 . I love Notting Hill and the reflection in that last shot. What a great post and photos of a beautiful park, Grace!! (Haven't found anyone to watch that sap with me) I guess I now know the ending dop! I had to take images of the film, scale it, draw it digitally with design programs, also by hand, until we got to the design. No wonder the couples enjoyed this bench. Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine. June Wetherby 1917-1992. A gorgeous spot!! There's just so much tension and emotion with those 2 words. ~Rumi. We had to stop continuing with other jobs to be able to dedicate ourselves to getting the bank out in a timely manner, said the businessman in an interview in stretch outthe cycle that Diego Prez drives in the Canal de la Ciudad. My wife and I may have seen it may be ten times at least. Get woodworking tips, expert advice and special offers in your inbox. The engravings on the bench are very moving : what a lovely tribute. Swifts and Us - Sarah Gibson - William Collins - An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, Advent posting - Day 24 - Merry Christmas. >< } } (> "Let silence take you to the core of life." The park is enclosed by a wrought iron fence, and the facilities include plenty of wooden seats, a gazebo, public toilets, and a drinking fountain. In general, when a job arrives without so much time in advance, one escapes because he wants to work calmly, without any problem. Really great post, I have truly delighted in this postAluminium Scaffolding Manufacturer In Hyderabad. I always photograph my overseas visitors sitting on the bench, so they can tell others they have sat on that same bench as Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts A romantic story about the bench. If you are interested in using any of my photos please don't hesitate to contact me. Our biweekly podcast allows editors, authors, and special guests to answer your woodworking questions and connect with the online woodworking community. Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more. For June, who loved this park. One of my favorite scenes is when Thacker is listening to an unbeknownst Anna speak to another actor on a movie set. Hope you have a good weekend! Normand, Great bench---where could I get the dimensions;blueprints--my wife just passed away and I would like to put "NOTTING HILL" bench in my garden as a memorial. The man did not have time, he could not do it for the date he needed, and he recommended it to a colleague: Maurico Bertolussowhose business is called Divine Woodwho ended up fulfilling the drivers dream. Hes built dozens of round Shaker stands over four decades, so there is no one more qualified than Christian Becksvoort to demonstrate making this classic. Beautiful, Sami! Recycling and the disappearing briefcase. I like you photos much better!! Those things are surprisingly tall -- and close to the park. What a pleasant and calming view sitters will have here.

In English, it would read : "For Ginette who loves this garden. Emerald seas, misty skies and moving time. This is the first time in quite awhile I'm in town for the weekend, so I'm going to spend it catching up at home. A week before January 17, the politician contacted a carpenter to give his wife the bench that she likes so much from the movie that fascinates her. I can't believe you posted this. Petits carrs de 12x12 Acrylique et mortier. . I can't believe that bench made it's way all the way to Australia! Mercato: New lead for Cristiano Ronaldo after PSG and OM rumors? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Shaker candle stand with Christian Beckvoort, Wood Works 2017: A New Show Makes a Splash in the Southeast, Editor's Letter: Technology and the future of woodworking. Buccaneers "football" game. I guessed this post would be about the bench! Although almost in the centre of town, the gardens are a quiet haven where you can lie down on the grass with a good book, have a picnic, watch the ducks and black swans in the lily filled lakes (the old clay pits), wander to the herb garden in one corner, admire the flowers, watch the bird lifeThe park has also become a very popular venue for garden weddings and wedding photos. Is it allowed to sit on this bench? .

I like it. I watched the you tube video but the volume was too low and I could not adjust it. Hi Dan, He bought me from that side. And what a fabulous place to keep it I love the "Notting Hill" movie,I'll never look at it the same way from now! 2022 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. See you in a sec.I should move my family to England. I remember that scene very well. Me I committed myself to the cause because it was a special job, a gift from love. Sure is a beautiful place. Congratulations Sami, I have awarded you Blog of the year 2012 for teaching me so much about Australia.You can read about it herehttp://www.yoursaucepans.blogspot.com/2012/11/whoohoo-blog-of-year.htmlLindsay, Everything looks fantastic.Amazing i m really impress with your content and very useful it topreviewerknight. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '336383993555320'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); fbq('track', 'ViewContent'); Your email address will not be published. Very cool. And since January of this year, so do Carolina pampita ardohean and her husband, Roberto Garcia Moritan. Mommy: 5 March 2014/ Baby: 8 Feb 2015/ Fluffy: 9 Feb 2021, A - Z of Australia - Q is for Queen's Gardens, A - Z of Australia - P is for Public Transport, A to Z of Australia - I is for Islands (Part III), Bacalhau (cod fish) Night at the Portuguese Club, A to Z of Australia - C is for Culture, Monday Murals - Always was, Always will be, Celebrao do 10 aniversario da Academia do Bacalhau de Perth - 20 Marco 2021, Diet Doctor Making Low Carb and Keto Simple, Why You Should Visit Lovely Leiria In Central Portugal, Pieter Capturing his Progress on the Wood Trail while I was in Limburg, Fun Fact: Coming Up With The Name Dracula, Just Like Riding A Bike, A Little Procrastination And Leaving Lagos, Broome, Western Australia: Episode 273 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Very romantic and the other a bit sad. There was nothing more to talk about and they got to work. Dang it people! When you think you have everything done, you get a special job like this, from love, Bertolusso synthesized, happy with Pampitas reaction to seeing her finished work. That is one &%#$@ed up guy. We have created these special content collections organized to give you a deep dive into a range of topics that matter. Click for full details. UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month. Serene is the first thing that comes to mind for me. It must have had many visitors by now enjoying the views. Queens Gardens grounds of 3,3 hectares, were first a common area used as a venue for horse racing, then a brick factory and clay pit site until 1890, later a botanic garden. Idyllic is the word that comes to mind and it is indeed an elegant bench.

Did you see the film Notting Hill with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It was anonymously donated to the city of Perth by a local resident, and it bears a beautifulinscription "For June who loved this garden, from Joseph who always sat beside her" and "June Wetherby 1917-1992". And he added that, almost by chance, at the time of receiving the order he had that type of wood parked waiting to be used. Have a great weekend. the garden is beautiful and the bench sits in a lovely spot but it was the lights that caught my attention. At the end of the scene, Julia sat on a bench in memory of June Wetherby wondering Is it possible to love somebody for all ofhis/her life ?. Well I certainly appreciate a good bench. Glad you explained the light towers. And Thacker just looks devestated and says, "Of course." Nice shots of this one! One day I'll come on a holiday! Rabbeting a shelf; Strength vs. appearance, Editor's Letter: A new tool with every project. From Normand who always sat beside her". We knew we could, but until you have it almost resolved you dont know, he added about the bench that is made of cedar and for which not only the carpenter saw the film but all the local employees worked to be able to deliver it in time and form. Required fields are marked *. :-). "is so romantic!Queens Gardens is beautiful and I love the reflections. Meanwhile, although he did not want to reveal the cost of a bank of this style, he specified: It takes a lot of work, that of many people, in addition to what one stops doing and the time he dedicates to it. Well, I'm sure I won't be playing cricket or, for that matter, watching it. , a replica of the one found in Kensington gardens in London. 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I'm not into cricket, so I prefer the romantic part of this post :)And I love the stories about those benches xxxx, they make me thinkabout my "good old times" again :))Wish you a fine weekend! Knipsa. LIFE IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA, MURALS, TRAVEL, FURNITURE UP-CYCLING and CATS. On the eastern end of of the city of Perth, right in the middle of the citys hustle and bustle is a lovely park -, Situated near the WA cricket arena (WACA), the park is easily reached with the. take for instance this scene with the shoplifter:Thacker: Well, ideally, when I get back to my desk, you'd remove the Cadogan guide book to Bali from your trousers, and either choose to wipe it and put it back, or buy it. they are so understated and witty. Although they do not do it in London (England), but in Nordelta, where the couple has a weekend house. Ein sehr schner Park und eine schne Geschichte ber die Bank.GruNoke. :). To mark the Western Australian State Centenary in 1929, the Rotary club of Perth presented the city with a statue of. I made it in white oak, tinted with bitumen, finish with Bristol two-part urethane and matted with steel wool. Enter now for your chance to win more than $2,000 worth of woodworking equipment from Woodpeckers. Nope, with any luck, I will, though, be able to catch part of the Redskins vs. Leeds Daily Photo - Leeds Photography in Yorkshire, Bridge over the st. john's river - palatka, fl, This Little Lamb, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. I was wondering.. what does the french carving say? Hello Grace!! The park is modeled on a London park, with a lake with ducks and a copy of Peter Pans statue. And she dismisses the fact that she knew him. UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all. You do find the best things of photograph and I'm SO glad you share them with us!! magnifique endroit et la dedicace du banc est trop romantique ;o), Sigh Love And such a beautiful location! The french carving is an adaptation of the phrases of the original bench, just to be in the right context and to respect the original as much as possible. I really like reading what's written on donated benches. Its a typical London bank, but later when I went to look for references they were all similar, but none the same, he said. I would love to hear from you, please leave a comment. Your email address will not be published. From Joseph, who always sat next to her. Follow Sami's board Australia on Pinterest. Within the city of Perths boundaries there are 18 parks, covering a total of 140 hectares of land. This well-known inscription can be read on a bench in a square in the scene of the film A place called Notting Hill (1999), starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. I built one myself years ago and it is a lot of work! Nevertheless, the reflections in the water in all the shots are stunningly beautiful. Five Facts For Friday and some low carb ice-cream ! !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? The Walking Dead anticipates the end of the story with a new teaser, How much money will Vin Diesel receive for the expected Fast and Furious 10, Selena Gomez revives her silver dress in a photo with Cara Delevigne. 2022 D1SoftballNews.com, All Rights Reserved. Today it is very difficult to say what is expensive and what is cheap. ), I loved strolling here with you.ALOHA from HonoluluComfortSpiral =^..^= . Another famous, but this time genuine article, is the. She recently retire from work and tocelebratethis special day, I secretly made her a Notting Hill bench. Great for stability as well as aesthetics, and it was very similar in tone to the film, he explained. And walks away. Thank you for the beautiful photos which remind me I have not been back in Perth for eons [home in S Highlands of NSW] ! Peinture au couteau, Bienvenue dans l'univers de Richard Moisan. It was more desk work than detail work because I had a lot of previous work, he added about the bench that had the same phrase written on it as in the film.

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This post also inspired me to think about who Rodd and Nicole actually were. Beautiful park! But yes, a few mangoes come out. :-). I never get to see much when I visit Perth on business. Well done, Gracie. a beautiful idea . Well I did not know that Sami, I must get down there and check it out. Australia Day is tomorrow, but today is rather special BRATTLEBORO WOMEN'S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT, The Three Rs: Rants, Raves and (Occasional) Reflections. I was like mesmerized. It's Not the Nobel Peace Prize, but He Does Deserve It! It's such a romantic story. In this seven-part video series,, Chris Gochnour's sideboard combines usefulness, strength, and beauty in a contemporary case piece. It's on now. l" where Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant are sitting at the end of the movie. Love the stories behind the bench, Grace!We have the 110th annual Santa Claus Parade taking place on Sunday so I will be up early and down to take some pics of the floats before the parade begins.