tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post1998532457918397429..comments2023-11-13T01:52:16.369+11:00Comments on authorblog: Bronze Meddledavid mcmahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-10202580487382789112008-01-29T14:52:00.000+11:002008-01-29T14:52:00.000+11:00How very interesting - and beautiful!!How very interesting - and beautiful!!Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09255965229568186791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-66352979369716705292008-01-29T09:20:00.000+11:002008-01-29T09:20:00.000+11:00Fab story David. And they do look very tactile, t...Fab story David. And they do look very tactile, they look so smooth and cool and shiny.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-4706775141262492182008-01-29T01:34:00.000+11:002008-01-29T01:34:00.000+11:00rosy I mean golden glow in those cheeks- compellin...rosy I mean golden glow in those cheeks- compellingSandy Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542892044386717213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-62237038509209820372008-01-28T16:10:00.000+11:002008-01-28T16:10:00.000+11:00What a fabulous story! I learned something and it...What a fabulous story! I learned something and it warmed my heart too! Thanks for sharing this David.Misty DawnShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815037247940459349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-58602386463926089732008-01-28T03:41:00.000+11:002008-01-28T03:41:00.000+11:00What a lovely story David and I think the cherubs ...What a lovely story David and I think the cherubs look prettier with shiny cheeks!Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-27168720332547629942008-01-28T01:23:00.000+11:002008-01-28T01:23:00.000+11:00Very observant David. its true about our culture, ...Very observant David. its true about our culture, we reach out to pat a child 's cheek most of the time.Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-24450188877201738342008-01-28T01:10:00.000+11:002008-01-28T01:10:00.000+11:00I knew when I started reading that their had to be...I knew when I started reading that their had to be a "natural" explanation...but I never expected that...great story and excellent photos.PRHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429172501061105316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-66404381636245917542008-01-28T00:36:00.000+11:002008-01-28T00:36:00.000+11:00Ah, David, another magical mystery crushed by real...Ah, David, another magical mystery crushed by reality, even though the explanation is a sweet one.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-62573742816986477652008-01-28T00:14:00.000+11:002008-01-28T00:14:00.000+11:00thats a great story..simple gestures can have such...thats a great story..simple gestures can have such effect !!Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-21016054910374306292008-01-27T23:59:00.000+11:002008-01-27T23:59:00.000+11:00What a great story David! It makes sense then why...What a great story David! It makes sense then why the cherubs look that way. Beautiful photos too.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692144543529730354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-58572937650152290452008-01-27T22:30:00.000+11:002008-01-27T22:30:00.000+11:00Nice story and nice buildings. We learn new things...Nice story and nice buildings. We learn new things everyday through blogs too.alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-73319557382799510062008-01-27T19:20:00.000+11:002008-01-27T19:20:00.000+11:00Somehow, I didn't expect to see angels in India. I...Somehow, I didn't expect to see angels in India. Interesting how differently children are being caressed here: Adults tend to pat them on the left cheek with all four fingers of their right hand.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-30960243439064131182008-01-27T16:28:00.000+11:002008-01-27T16:28:00.000+11:00lovely pictures of the cherubs. Victoria Memorial ...lovely pictures of the cherubs. Victoria Memorial is a favourite haunt. I especially love the cluster of sculptures in front of VM I think I must have taken about a hundred pictures of them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-16233981795302970602008-01-27T15:49:00.000+11:002008-01-27T15:49:00.000+11:00Another brilliant example of your attention to det...Another brilliant example of your attention to detail.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-2555132557533018782008-01-27T15:20:00.000+11:002008-01-27T15:20:00.000+11:00:)))))))))))))))))))))The moment I read your quest...<B>:)))))))))))))))))))))</B><BR/>The moment I read your question or even before that I knew the answer.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we Indians show our affection by touching/pulling the cheeks of kids.. more than giving a hug.<BR/><BR/>Someone here asked if we do it regardless of the relationship. Yes, we do it for ALL the kids even if we find someone cute in the shopping mall. It has become a part of our culture. <BR/><BR/>Not to mention it is directly proportionate to the chubbiness of the kid.<BR/><BR/>I'll write about it sometime what I felt when I was a kid.Cuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593822080382578122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-49479781965171048742008-01-27T15:04:00.000+11:002008-01-27T15:04:00.000+11:00A lovely custom to greet children and beautiful wa...A lovely custom to greet children and beautiful way for it to be reflected in the cherubs.Zathyn Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139713528938013420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-10038177928478957082008-01-27T13:11:00.001+11:002008-01-27T13:11:00.001+11:00Well, I'll be damned! That's the last thing I'd ha...Well, I'll be damned! That's the last thing I'd have thought of!<BR/><BR/>If somebody was to do that in THIS country, it'd probably mean they were getting ready to STEAL it, and sell it for "scrap-cash"!<BR/><BR/>We're beginning to NOT appreciate the finer things in life more each day here, especially in our more "modern-day" cities and suburbs. However, I imagine it's much the same everywhere else, too.<BR/><BR/>Guess I had better start shining-up a few of our Lincoln-head pennies in this country---they're on the way out, too, in the name of a more "correct" version...BRUNOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153007543374555989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-18151690115964107662008-01-27T13:11:00.000+11:002008-01-27T13:11:00.000+11:00What a wonderful story. :)What a wonderful story. :)Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-62156427689131938492008-01-27T12:41:00.000+11:002008-01-27T12:41:00.000+11:00excellent photos presented very wellexcellent photos presented very wellSarge Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533766216808955625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-5256102879715366692008-01-27T12:37:00.000+11:002008-01-27T12:37:00.000+11:00I would never have even thought of that - I would ...I would never have even thought of that - I would have figured the sculptors did it purposefully for some odd reason. <BR/><BR/>Love this post.MarĂahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222253058280821035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-88766747132832337752008-01-27T12:19:00.000+11:002008-01-27T12:19:00.000+11:00Good one!You are now also the leading authority on...Good one!<BR/><BR/>You are now also the leading authority on "Shiny Bronze Cherub Faces".<BR/><BR/>Why? Take a look at this <A HREF="http://www.maltap.com/anglo/images/dm_cherub_authorblog.jpg" REL="nofollow">image</A> I've saved to my server.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157215951893338381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-36583243771713182682008-01-27T12:12:00.000+11:002008-01-27T12:12:00.000+11:00What a fascinating story. I love photos and statu...What a fascinating story. I love photos and statues of cherubs and angels. Thanks for sharing your story. Makes sense.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-63013171829668424142008-01-27T12:04:00.000+11:002008-01-27T12:04:00.000+11:00Like this post - nice n interesting and great shot...Like this post - nice n interesting and great shots. so are the last 3 posts to.<BR/>Playing catch up time been busy for a while.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-78536674057456555142008-01-27T10:30:00.000+11:002008-01-27T10:30:00.000+11:00And happy belated Australia Day, David and all the...And happy belated Australia Day, David and all the Aussies who read this blog.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407609568427690903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249225.post-41691205633038040442008-01-27T10:28:00.000+11:002008-01-27T10:28:00.000+11:00I really need to proof read my posts more. The com...I really need to proof read my posts more. The comment should say steel rather than stellJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407609568427690903noreply@blogger.com