tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post3468796017629779405..comments2010-01-24T17:10:32.100-05:00Comments on Kate, A Broad: Fairy Magic at VersaillesKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14333464474545104851noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-41580544998003773902009-08-25T23:01:55.633-04:002009-08-25T23:01:55.633-04:00Ah, thanks for bringing back a marvelous memory. I...Ah, thanks for bringing back a marvelous memory. It was our fourth trip to Versailles, a Sunday afternoon and we were able to witness (finally!) the fountains in action. They are gorgeous. Come to think of it, it was also on this trip that I finally made it all the way to the top of the Tour. My previous three attempts (err, I mean trips) to Paris resulted in only making the second etage. I was so happy to finally go all the way! (Snicker, snicker, snicker!)Tim Yocumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003693046199799163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-55390188296170140302009-08-25T05:19:41.958-04:002009-08-25T05:19:41.958-04:00They were crafty folk, those engineers during the ...They were crafty folk, those engineers during the 17th century... they used gravity to control the pressure and flow of water-- bowls were set at varying levels and filled with water from the Seine. Louis XIV actually ordered a viaduct to be constructed to help with the water pressure issue, but it was never completed. The remnants can be seen all over the countryside, most notably at the Maintenon Chateau (the home of the king's favorite mistress, and some say, his secret wife!).<br /><br />I even learned that during Louis XIV's time, fountain guards were ordered to whistle when the king approached so that the waters could be turned on full force. Cool.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333464474545104851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-69670203186492380122009-08-23T09:20:44.174-04:002009-08-23T09:20:44.174-04:00amazing Kate! I wonder how they ran the fountains ...amazing Kate! I wonder how they ran the fountains when the castle was built? were they added later after electricity?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547255178475875296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-6835635571257876112009-08-21T15:37:35.391-04:002009-08-21T15:37:35.391-04:00Hi Kate! That sounds incredible! I've been c...Hi Kate! That sounds incredible! I've been catching up on your blog and it seems like you and Jon are having such a great time!! We are heading to Paris next fall to stay with Barry's grandparents...will you guys still be there??<br /><br />LeighLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002481879599984974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-32944830410965418332009-08-21T15:03:18.980-04:002009-08-21T15:03:18.980-04:00Your way with words always make the enchanting tha...Your way with words always make the enchanting that much more so...<br /><br />Miss you...Crystal Vesselsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-29914171367772932192009-08-21T14:13:18.878-04:002009-08-21T14:13:18.878-04:00Magnifique! I was there once, but the fountains w...Magnifique! I was there once, but the fountains were not on. Alas, it seems you experienced a very different Versailles. Oh well, just means I'll have to return one day!Paul L. Gambonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704189352209719316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-5540607193553811212009-08-21T14:12:10.638-04:002009-08-21T14:12:10.638-04:00Thanks, Suz!
Oh, and to all: Sorry about the wo...Thanks, Suz! <br /><br />Oh, and to all: Sorry about the wonky font size. Having Blogger Technical Difficulties...Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333464474545104851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-46292218666404687212009-08-21T14:09:25.092-04:002009-08-21T14:09:25.092-04:00Love the fireworks video, too!! I didn't get m...Love the fireworks video, too!! I didn't get my fix on July 4th either. And the music made this display extra nice.Suznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432010604638514251.post-47935426566267107222009-08-21T14:07:24.030-04:002009-08-21T14:07:24.030-04:00Oh! I wish I could see it. Thanks for sharing. :) ...Oh! I wish I could see it. Thanks for sharing. :) <br />Love.Suznoreply@blogger.com