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  • . Commented on Waltrim

    Deepest Impression

    February 11,2023 01:56pm

  • . Commented on Mowbray

    so happy to see the history of Mowbray in which my Grand fathers name is mentioned Pappu Retty.

    February 10,2023 12:12pm

  • . Commented on COLOMBO TRAMWAYS - DOWN MEMORY LANE

    My great grandmother was Ethel Boustead, brother of John Melvill (Jack) Boustead. One of his sons, Cedric I believe, drove a tram during the strike of 1929 and somebody threw a snake at him! Quite right!

    January 27,2023 11:23pm

  • . Commented on Glen Alpin Group

    Is lasanth de silvs still working

    January 22,2023 01:55am

  • . Commented on Watagoda

    Circa 1962-1964, Manager was Derek A R Shaw

    January 20,2023 03:35pm

  • . Commented on Rutland

    Circa 1965, Manager was Derek A R Shaw

    January 20,2023 03:32pm

  • . Commented on Passara Group

    1965-1968, Manager was Derek A R Shaw

    January 20,2023 03:30pm

  • . Commented on C. Hewat

    Claude Hewat, a cousin of George and Thomas North Christie.

    January 17,2023 11:45am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    The author Vicky Vanden Driesen takes her readers on an enchanting journey and an emotional journey while enlightening us along the way. She shares beautiful stories of the forgotten romance of Ceylon, her first heart, and her deep affection for the ‘hill country’, that she, like many others, had to leave behind with sadness. Her style and wit makes this book a page turner from the start. The ‘ Burgher’ story comes alive in this new ‘must read’ from Vanden Driesen. I urge you to get a copy and delve into the somewhat forgotten, rich cultural diversity of Sri Lanka and it’s peoples.

    January 17,2023 11:07am

  • . Commented on Back pain warning - drink this TEA every morning to avoid waking up with backache

    F

    January 13,2023 03:42pm

  • . Commented on “MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS” – RECOLLECTIONS OF TEA PLANTING IN THE “OLD DAYS”

    Just saw this and will reply via your email.

    January 13,2023 05:32am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    A MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE!

    January 11,2023 12:51pm

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    "Congratulations, Vicki! I am so impressed by the depth and breadth of your research in your memoirs on life on tea plantations. The way you have woven together the personal stories of your family's history with the larger historical and cultural context of the tea industry is truly remarkable. Your dedication to uncovering the truth about the past and family and sharing it with others is truly admirable. Your book will undoubtedly be a valuable resource for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in understanding the complex and nuanced life on tea estates during that era, will enjoy this book . I am sure that your work will be well-received and will have a lasting impact. I am so proud of you, and wish you the best of luck as your book is published. Keep shining!"

    January 11,2023 11:20am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    Vicki is a natural storyteller and has gifted to us this love letter to her life in Ceylon and her forebears. Congratulations Vicki on this tremendous contribution to the history and discourse of your Second Heart.

    January 10,2023 06:35am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    I apologise which I failed to mention, I knew quite a few of the people Vicki has been forthright about. For example she mentions a teachers name whom she liked.(Mrs Fleur Perera). Fleur happens to be my first cousin. So to me the book became more valuable.

    January 09,2023 09:25am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    Extremely glad Vicki wrote this book. Brings back so many memories of my boarding days and living with an Aunt. It was so because I too was a planters son.

    January 09,2023 09:06am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    Reading Vicki's memoirs, I must say that they are fantastic - written with so much dedication and passion. Congratulations Vicki.

    January 08,2023 07:59am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    What a delectable read! It is a real eye opener into life in Ceylon and on the plantations. I identified with it strongly particularly after sitting with my grandmother for many hours listening to her recollections over the years about her days in Ceylon as a young woman and about her family and the Blazés. It was great to read about your grandparents in detail as she and my father have often spoken of them to me. Your grandmother’s favourite sayings - nearly identical to my grandmother’s! I could make many links with what she had told me about the past, through your stories. The interjected recipes also help to liven all the senses and spark the imagination whilst reading. I also love the way you have used images of your father’s actual handwriting to decorate the book (as a sort of section divider). The book is a real work of art. Could we have some printed copies please!

    January 08,2023 04:00am

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    An absolutely wonderful read from start to finish. Have so much appreciation for Vicki's talent and effort to put this altogether. I was reluctant to post a comment since this is my hubby's FB account, but I see Vicki has done the same, so here I am! Amala.

    January 06,2023 03:17pm

  • . Commented on My Second Heart

    This is Vicki Vanden Driesen....posting from my husband, Jan's, FB account.

    January 06,2023 04:10am