tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post593883925849263587..comments2024-03-24T17:06:58.902-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: Reaching Out To The City Lights....Chapter TenLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-47890050286722522732022-07-20T17:39:31.184-07:002022-07-20T17:39:31.184-07:00This is a very late reply but my grandfather &...This is a very late reply but my grandfather & a photographer named John were involved in the Kolotex campaign where the models were taken to easter island etc. He passed away recently, so it was nice to read about this as I can not seem to find the pictures from the campaign anywhere! Niki & Joaquinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405938158720008694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-27737317572824579042010-10-27T03:45:36.240-07:002010-10-27T03:45:36.240-07:00Great post with lots of really good information!
...Great post with lots of really good information!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.newandusedcateringequipment.com.au" rel="nofollow">Catering Equipment</a>mithunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051476426338504146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-92044398931338766742007-06-09T22:18:00.000-07:002007-06-09T22:18:00.000-07:00Gidday Lee,Waal, I'm up here at Peter's place unti...Gidday Lee,<BR/>Waal, I'm up here at Peter's place until Tuesday and I'm now doing my weekly blog reading. As I'm typing this Peter is also typing a comment on your Chapter 11. Last night as we sat around "polishing off" a bottle of red we thought of you and your dinner parties you have while having the odd glass of red. <BR/>In 1975 when I came back from the seven month holiday I had overseas, I started up my own photographic business in early 1976. One of the photo shoots I did was with Maggie Tabberer. The photo shoot was of a type of director's chair. She was and still is one of the great icons of the Australian fashion industry.<BR/>As usual enjoying your chapters on "City Lights." About to read Chapter 11.wazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101755538776217456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-55076753854862684642007-06-04T05:47:00.000-07:002007-06-04T05:47:00.000-07:00Hi Lee Those characters were all larger than life ...Hi Lee <BR/>Those characters were all larger than life at the time. I remember lunching at Double Bay (we called it double pay then!!) with clients near our offices in Sydney many moons ago at a restaurant I think was called Eliza’s, which was often frequented by MT. It sound to me you really enjoyed your time then with the company and organising all those successful functions. <BR/>The opportunity to be creative I think is always an added bonus and it was interesting to learn of your involvement with the fashion icons at that time <BR/><BR/>Best wisheslindsaylobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774918551798647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-87131124683417526992007-05-31T20:15:00.000-07:002007-05-31T20:15:00.000-07:00Hi there Gledwood...nice to meet you. Thanks for ...Hi there Gledwood...nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by...it's always nice to meet new bloggers...don't be a stranger. :)<BR/><BR/>Welcome back, Steve...yep...I liked being involved in all aspects...it made everything more interesting. I hated having to be confined behind a desk...so I expanded my borders! ;)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-62400122872106777402007-05-31T15:22:00.000-07:002007-05-31T15:22:00.000-07:00So there I was chief caterer for our promotional e...So there I was chief caterer for our promotional evenings as well as secretary, office manager and whatever else I was.<BR/><BR/>Jill of all trades. Good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-15605597377590818402007-05-31T14:59:00.000-07:002007-05-31T14:59:00.000-07:00This is fascinating stuff!I came by via Merle's Au...This is fascinating stuff!<BR/>I came by via Merle's Aussie links ...<BR/>Great blog you've got here!<BR/>I'm at http://gledwood2.blogspot.com<BR/>if you want to drop by any time you're most welcome.<BR/>See you later maybe ...<BR/>I'm sure I'll come back here.<BR/>All the best<BR/>from <BR/>Gledwood "Vol 2" ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-68639640790462009542007-05-30T20:16:00.000-07:002007-05-30T20:16:00.000-07:00Yep...a hell of a lot of planning went into them, ...Yep...a hell of a lot of planning went into them, Dave. I used to have reams and reams and reams of paper filled with notes, planning everything down to the minutest degree...covering all aspects, not only the food, but the alcohol and beverages and the actual flow of the evening and the presentation of the models and the product. We always had a theme...so there was much to do, but it was all fun and exciting.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-65647951588649486852007-05-30T18:33:00.000-07:002007-05-30T18:33:00.000-07:00I'll bet that Russian tavern owner was familiar wi...I'll bet that Russian tavern owner was familiar with kvass. My son Scott is learning about that over in Volgograd.<BR/><BR/>I've sometimes attended these catered special events and marvel at the planning that must have gone into them. I imagine it would keep one busy full-time, er, more than full-time.Big Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363712781308133633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-49189466215986877192007-05-30T16:45:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:45:00.000-07:00Good thinking about turning the computer off durin...Good thinking about turning the computer off during the storms, Marc. That sure is cheaper than a new computer. :)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you received some wonderful rain. There are a lot of places in Aus that would love to have rain like that at the moment. It rained during the night here where I am, just gentle falls but enough to top up the tanks and keep everything lush and green.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-16755093460174917492007-05-30T16:38:00.000-07:002007-05-30T16:38:00.000-07:00Hi Merle...yes, that's the starting point of my co...Hi Merle...yes, that's the starting point of my cooking adventures, I guess, though I wasn't aware then that I would carry them through to the extent that I eventually did.<BR/><BR/>Hey there Lady Di...no...all is well...if anyone has a warped sense of humour, it is I! So don't worry...I just hope I wasn't coming across smug...sometimes words can be misconstrued,then I'd have to be looking for the hole I was about to fall in because I've always believed in the saying 'pride comes before a fall"! ;)<BR/><BR/>No need, Cliff...I'm sure you're a great cook. I did it because I wanted to and was interested in learning all I could about food preparation, service etc., and it added variety to my job.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-32595491113760286292007-05-30T13:28:00.000-07:002007-05-30T13:28:00.000-07:00Good morning Lee.I finally got to read the whole t...Good morning Lee.<BR/><BR/>I finally got to read the whole thing, as the weather has improved. Really fine post! It is sunny today, Sunny, (Heh) and we have had almost 5" in the past three days. I have learned the hard way, that it is prudent to turn off and unplug the computer when lightening is comming. We sit atop a hill, sort of, so we get hit more often.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the next installment.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623619259294255298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-20508658269512452642007-05-30T12:22:00.000-07:002007-05-30T12:22:00.000-07:00Marilyn asked me why my eyes were red. I told her ...Marilyn asked me why my eyes were red. I told her I'd been reading your story. It is however entertainment at its best Lee.<BR/>I see the start of the food industry for you. Having been every cooks 'dream' most of my life, I'm very interested.<BR/>Remind me never to go into competition with you.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676389902079486865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-63500839155856829822007-05-30T08:43:00.000-07:002007-05-30T08:43:00.000-07:00lee I am sorry if my wrapped humor made you think ...lee I am sorry if my wrapped humor made you think I thought you arrogant or big headed. Sis is always telling me that my sense of humor is not often gotten by the masses. I will try to keep it closer to my vest. <BR/><BR/>For the record, I THINK YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED LADY WHO HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPREAD HER WINGS.We should all be so lucky. <BR/><BR/>When I read your stories I feel as if I am actually there with you enjoying all that you have experienced.Lady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-78010996755455504112007-05-29T23:46:00.000-07:002007-05-29T23:46:00.000-07:00Hi Lee ~~ Enjoyed the episode above and also the ...Hi Lee ~~ Enjoyed the episode above and also the save Hinchinbrook Island<BR/>one. So this was where you began to cook and cater. You sure were busy and I think John got his money's worth hiring you in the first place.<BR/>Thank you for your comments. I so enjoyed all my visitors, but as you say it is a bit tiring. Now I'm back in the old routine with just me!! <BR/>Take care Lee, Love, Merle.Merlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763778255535640633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-90420271986194627822007-05-29T19:40:00.000-07:002007-05-29T19:40:00.000-07:00Don't be envious, Shelly...you have three beautifu...Don't be envious, Shelly...you have three beautiful children there...you have achieved much...and they're tangible. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-34215618862779498702007-05-29T18:57:00.000-07:002007-05-29T18:57:00.000-07:00Wow what an exciting life, I wish I would have pur...Wow what an exciting life, I wish I would have pursued other things such as you. Still loving the story!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029041958215501053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-84348999676507711442007-05-29T16:20:00.000-07:002007-05-29T16:20:00.000-07:00G'day, Welsh...wherever I was, Sasha was happy. H...G'day, Welsh...wherever I was, Sasha was happy. He was my shadow, Lord Protector of the realm! ;)<BR/><BR/>It really did give me the chance to fiddle around with my love of cooking, Welsh. I tipped my toes in the deep end and was glad I did. It was fun, even if sometimes stressful...but that's what it's all about, I think. It's good to get the adrenalin rushing! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-4102379783778416622007-05-29T15:37:00.000-07:002007-05-29T15:37:00.000-07:00Very exciting, Lee. I felt, as always, that I was...Very exciting, Lee. I felt, as always, that I was with you throughout the adventure! Great pics, btw. Very interesting to read how you became such a brilliant caterer in this episode. And wasn't Sasha a good judge of place?! More, please!Welshcakes Limoncellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209759237794290941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-71187213717442892232007-05-29T13:37:00.000-07:002007-05-29T13:37:00.000-07:00Hi Lady Di...I hope I don't come across as being b...Hi Lady Di...I hope I don't come across as being big-headed or arrogant because I'm definitely not that way.<BR/><BR/>I was always interested in cooking and these particular functions were the perfect outlet for me to expand my knowledge and abilities...learning as I went along and it was challenging. I enjoyed challenges. I was so involved with my job during those years....it was my life. The dream had come true and I wanted to enjoy the whole ride and that included all aspects of it.<BR/><BR/>Maggie is a beautiful woman. She wrote an autobiography a few years ago..."Maggie" (Allen & Unwin)and it's worth reading. She doesn't pull any punches and is a down-to-earth woman. She's a bit of a legend in this country.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-91687168175074152642007-05-29T11:41:00.000-07:002007-05-29T11:41:00.000-07:00The more I read -- the more I heard in the backgro...The more I read -- the more I heard in the background the ole show tune "I can do anything better than you, no you can't, yes I can" It was especially loud when you were cooking in the staff room. --Must have been Ethel WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN MAGGIE WAS AND IS. SHE LOOKS LIKE ROYALTY.Lady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-20112799065788704022007-05-29T07:05:00.000-07:002007-05-29T07:05:00.000-07:00Hi Robbie...you can click on the links within the ...Hi Robbie...you can click on the links within the chapter and they will give you information on the people I've written about.<BR/><BR/>"Blotting one's copy-book" means making an error/mistake.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-31586982177948119322007-05-29T06:26:00.000-07:002007-05-29T06:26:00.000-07:00I have no idea who these personalities are or the ...I have no idea who these personalities are or the companies but this is all so interesting. You live an exciting life.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I'm curious about this statement: "Our young receptionist, Dale, soon blotted her copybook" <BR/><BR/>What does "blotted her copybook" mean exactly?Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146718095261185040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-15163645062647325432007-05-29T05:57:00.000-07:002007-05-29T05:57:00.000-07:00Sienna...by the way...I meant to say...how true it...Sienna...by the way...I meant to say...how true it is about Sheer Relief...they were a huge success from the moment they were released. The Ansett and Qantas girls gave them their stamp of approval as well.<BR/><BR/>I used BigPond as my IP, so I should have no problems getting John Laws' programme...I hope! ;)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-44500661835266678402007-05-29T05:51:00.000-07:002007-05-29T05:51:00.000-07:00Thanks for all of that information Sienna. I defi...Thanks for all of that information Sienna. I definitely will look into it all. I could listen to Lawsie all day. And I agree what you say about Maggie T. She is some lady!<BR/><BR/>Hiya Peter...Yes, I knew about Carla Zampatti asked to design a car for Ford a few years ago. Back in 1985 and then again a couple of years later. A special Ford Laser...good taste! She's a classy lady, but down to earth. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com