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Forum: United States
Dec 5th, 2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Yes, ann, I think it was in Ca' Pesaro. I can't...

Yes, ann, I think it was in Ca' Pesaro. I can't wait to hear how/if it affected you as it did DH and me.
Forum: United States
Dec 5th, 2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, Vt. It was seeing Sargent's works at the...

Thanks, Vt. It was seeing Sargent's works at the National Gallery of Art in D.C. that started it. His portraits overshadowed his watercolors and he was able to make a living through portraiture.
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Forum: United States
Dec 4th, 2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

I forgot to mention that i didn't need the power...

I forgot to mention that i didn't need the power strip I brought to accommodate recharging, phone, camera, kindle, computer! The was an actual plug hub on the desk and 2 usb and plugs on the bedside...
Forum: United States
Dec 4th, 2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

northie, when you get a chance, google 'mending...

northie, when you get a chance, google 'mending the sail'--the Sorolla I first saw in Venice should pop up (maybe as 'sewing the sail'). He lived in Madrid. His wife donated their home/studio to the...
Forum: United States
Dec 1st, 2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, northie. Sargent's works move me so much....

Thanks, northie. Sargent's works move me so much. Are you familiar with Sorolla? Both artists' lives have amazing parallels.

I have a call in to the Frist to see where the WWI exhibit will go...
Forum: United States
Nov 28th, 2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Watching the crating process of a 20x7 piece of...

Watching the crating process of a 20x7 piece of art would have been very interesting. Then the schlepping! Think of the insurance.
Forum: United States
Nov 28th, 2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Final thoughts: Nashville is vibrant and...

Final thoughts:

Nashville is vibrant and growing. According to tour guides, 80 to 100 people moving in daily. Buildings are springing up. Art and music abound.

It helps to like country but...
Forum: United States
Nov 28th, 2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Just looking at the photos above and realized you...

Just looking at the photos above and realized you can't see the State House in the background of the Bicentennial Park shot--high-rise behind blends in. Also, the tree shot is on Commerce St. not...
Forum: United States
Nov 27th, 2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, maitaitom! Was the Sargent there when you...

Thanks, maitaitom! Was the Sargent there when you were? I was so bummed about missing it when I was in London.

The Nick Caves were so cool. Even if you don't care for abstract or installation art,...
Forum: United States
Nov 27th, 2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, frosty. DH and I used to take the HOHO...

Thanks, frosty. DH and I used to take the HOHO bus first and then choose places to which we wanted to return. Terrible long waits in Paris made us quit using it after a while. This Nashville tour...
Forum: United States
Nov 26th, 2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, annhig. I do believe that "natives" can't...

Thanks, annhig. I do believe that "natives" can't usually take advantage of local spots of interest. What with pesky jobs! One has to be a tourist/visitor! Is the War Museum being rehabbed? The Tate...
Forum: United States
Nov 26th, 2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Saturday, November 25, 2017 <U>LONG</U> I...

Saturday, November 25, 2017

<U>LONG</U>
I spent some time calling the local bakery and learned I wasn’t going to be able to get fresh pastries tomorrow morning to take to relatives. Rats. Decided...
Forum: United States
Nov 26th, 2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Hi annhig, the Sargent mural is (was?) in the...

Hi annhig, the Sargent mural is (was?) in the Imperial War Museum in London. I don't know how long it will be on the road.

Around $250 a night was hotel rate. DH's ashes are quivering!
Forum: United States
Nov 25th, 2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Day 2 <U>Long</U> Slept through on a...

Day 2

<U>Long</U>

Slept through on a very comfy bed. Very well stocked room. Huge thick towels. Not crazy over rain shower head. Body wash, conditioner, and shampoo are encaged in large bottles...
Forum: United States
Nov 25th, 2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Sorry, I didn't make my ratings more clear,...

Sorry, I didn't make my ratings more clear, annhig. Please see the letter grade before the prices on the Short parts. Actually all the food at the hotel has been fine--just so expensive for regular...
Forum: United States
Nov 25th, 2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Forgot to write OJ and coffee with...

Forgot to write OJ and coffee with breakfast--extra!
Forum: United States
Nov 25th, 2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

(I forgot to write that I am 71 and a widow of 7...

(I forgot to write that I am 71 and a widow of 7 years. I am “blessed” with enthusiasm that keeps me going, and asthma that slows down walking.}

<U>Long</U>

Left the cottage around 8:30,...
Forum: United States
Nov 25th, 2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Thanks, Sassafrass. The only drawback is staying...

Thanks, Sassafrass. The only drawback is staying flexible with other things to see.
Forum: United States
Nov 24th, 2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

So, around the 15th of November, I started...

So, around the 15th of November, I started looking at flights. Because 6 months in advance is more my speed, I had doubts about prices and availability. However, Southwest ("SW") had one for $312.96...
Forum: United States
Nov 24th, 2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,805
Posted By TDudette

Chasing Sargent in Nashville

In April 2017, I learned from k_marie, that I had just missed a work by John Singer Sargent whilst on a day trip to Philadelphia. Upon googling k_marie's link, I read the horrible news that I was in...
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