tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post2071809034913329486..comments2023-10-11T20:45:41.672+11:00Comments on Taphophile Tragics: Taphophile Tragics # 39Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-9307637457698751522012-09-20T21:55:39.779+10:002012-09-20T21:55:39.779+10:00Thursday evening, and I have wended my way around ...Thursday evening, and I have wended my way around you all again this week. Many thanks for your always thoughtful, and diverse, contributions.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-69993170336645107852012-09-19T00:04:21.232+10:002012-09-19T00:04:21.232+10:00In England (where the church wardens are very touc...In England (where the church wardens are very touchy about how churchyards are used), this shrub might even have been cut down.<br />However, I like it. It brings the natural into what might be sometimes a sad environment.Mark Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708109024225090025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-22743599435552332712012-09-18T22:58:33.413+10:002012-09-18T22:58:33.413+10:00I think the red is a lichen. I see it a fair bit o...I think the red is a lichen. I see it a fair bit over here. Specific stones of a fair duration, like a hundred years,.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-66484423427920473462012-09-18T22:37:12.826+10:002012-09-18T22:37:12.826+10:00The red is odd. I don't see gravestones aging...The red is odd. I don't see gravestones aging into red over here.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-19039207196822648802012-09-18T22:36:29.385+10:002012-09-18T22:36:29.385+10:00Interesting stone, such and unusual colour. I oft...Interesting stone, such and unusual colour. I often wonder why people plant such huge bushes and trees on graves as they damage the stones as wellSeaThreePeeOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639732349402996973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-23402854866759336392012-09-18T21:52:43.632+10:002012-09-18T21:52:43.632+10:00It does look unusual, I grant you that. However, i...It does look unusual, I grant you that. However, it is well tended. It is trimmed, and the grave bed is weeded. I see it as deliberate. Not my choice had I known of its habit. Prefer a bed of lively yellow gazanias, or the like.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-3101925120622794942012-09-18T21:30:08.204+10:002012-09-18T21:30:08.204+10:00he also spelled 'memory' wrong.
that tree ...he also spelled 'memory' wrong.<br />that tree position is absurd looking. it seems odd that it has lasted this long without someone taking care of it and removing it.hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699940163033570021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-15146883055585487702012-09-18T08:45:14.802+10:002012-09-18T08:45:14.802+10:00Mr Linky is alive and well! :-)Mr Linky is alive and well! :-)Melbourne Australia Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495515492384987803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-9757387185373081352012-09-18T08:39:36.825+10:002012-09-18T08:39:36.825+10:00Maybe it was a self-seeded tree? Or someone with l...Maybe it was a self-seeded tree? Or someone with little knowledge fo botany but full of good intentions planted what they thought was a small, low shrub? :-)<br /><br />Thanks for hosting, Julie. Mr Linky is not working for me this morning. I'll try later:<br /><br />http://melbournedaily.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/flagstaff-gardens.htmlMelbourne Australia Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495515492384987803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-37451999455787432152012-09-18T03:51:52.202+10:002012-09-18T03:51:52.202+10:00I have seen many trees planted next to a stone, bu...I have seen many trees planted <i>next</i> to a stone, but never before <i>in front of</i> a stoneVioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3066619996829924418.post-66403611737273236162012-09-18T01:09:08.430+10:002012-09-18T01:09:08.430+10:00It is interesting that so many words were fitted i...It is interesting that so many words were fitted in, but not her age. And I agree -- this planting is rather large. It does look like it's nicely tended, and the stone is so readable -- very nice photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com