You, my dear, are a wordsmith. You create entire worlds with words alone. I applaude you. "And there, in the chair, was a child the color of snowflakes and moonbeams." And the way you speak of her eyes... chef's kiss. What a magical way of evoking an image you have. Thereto, when you speak of the preparation of teatime & meals, and all the plant varieties in forests & gardens. Your admiration of creative arts & artists are keenly evident. You have a gentille flair from times long past, I suspect. Please sir, may I (we) have more?
The title alone... 40 minutes of pure enjoyment, appreciation, interest, stimulation - and, beauty. It's like listening to a quartet by a favorite composer. "I had nothing to do that day, and I thought I would get up early and enjoy doing it."
A fine story. I couldn't help thinking of how my youngest child looked like he was a fairy, much as your milk white girl. My husband is Irish and I am of Irish stock. As a toddler he had snow white hair and milky skin. His green/ blue eyes slanted slightly and his body was slender with long delicate fingers. We live in Australia not the best place for such a child to grow. He is now a big hairy 35 year old with freckles from the relentless sun. I was trying to imagine fairies here but this land, with all it's amazing variations, wouldn't, even in fantasy produce such delicate milky beings. I hope now that your summers have come to resemble ours they don't vanish from Albion's shores.
I love this story. There is fae people. I have some fae friends here in Texas. They are just in another realm. Believe. It is 111 today here. To hot to take my car out for deliveries. Thank you
This is Excellent!!👌 Muncaster Castle,Rosebay Willowherb, and Mugwort are Music to my Ears!! 💫🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫😎👍👍🐰 Thank you so Much Again!!❤ Namasté 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️ Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX....
I loved this story so, so, so, so, SO MUCH. I have tears in my eyes from it----and just at the end, when the man sees his gift from the faeries---there was like a "doubling up" in my perceptions, that was almost deja vu...but not quite. And I felt the Truth of your story's words move through my heart...and recognizing that sensation, the simple nobility of this tale brought my tears. I thank you, humbly.
This is a wonderful story, Tony! It is well-written and narrated. You describe the countryside in such wonderful detail. I felt like I was trapsing through our woods while I was growing up while l listened. The sounds, sights, and sounds are amazing. I grew up in Pennsylvania, very far geographically from this. However, the area is just as beautiful. Thanks for taking me back to the joy and beauty of the days of my wonderful childhood! This story really made me smile.
Hi Tony. I appreciate the escapism of a faery tale, and how easy it could be to find yourself in another world with the beautiful but possibly dangerous Fae Folk. Isn't it what story telling is all about? Losing yourself in other realities? This was a cracking one, well done, Tony, you're a star!
I was struck by a strong hunger for bread and butter thanks to your tantalising description! Excellent story and greatly enjoyed on my way home from work today
Thanks so much for this story, the idea of it really resonated with me. If i don't do enough creative projects to balance out my meaningless job, i get so unhappy with life.
Oh it’s written by you!! I am listening right now even though I have just listened to Jasper’s video- I would normally listen to some other type of video first but since you wrote it, I can’t help myself! Everything you’ve ever written I have loved! And you give that same style that I love from different eras but they are set in modern day! This is a real treat for me as I am a huge fan of everything you write! Blessings!🙏
I didn't even realize that until you said that! lol Tony, great story, in fact, it's probably my favorite story of yours thus far! I love the little details about the Portmeirion. The only reason I even had a remote idea what that is is because this ex-bf of mine whose father was a Professor and had a sabbatical in Wales, his wife brought home several pieces of Portmeirion! This was 1996. It was so beautiful! Great story, again, and I really hope that you're able to devote all your time to your podcast and quit your day job! I listened to everything you said on the longer story that you uploaded a few days ago. I was listening to you talk about how you went to Russia of all places back in 1982! and had a little run in with the police etc. I'm glad you made it back in one piece! Wow, you've had some adventures in your life! I've been overseas too but that is quite a trip! Thank you for including us in your life's adventures and so on. It's great getting to know the man behind the voice! :)
What a wonderful story. I absolutely loved it - it is the equal of anything you have read. Please keep writing more, and thank you for reading it to us! Cheers, Marty
Tony, The Fair Folk are as Real as we are!! I've Seen Them, Really!! As for what they are,,,I have a few Ideas but I would be a Fool if I were to be Definite or Try to Make Solid stuff from the Etherial. You have done a Fine Job of Keeping these Fae People as They Should Be!! Great Story, Well Written and the Narration is Perfect!! 🐰💫🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫🐰 Namasté 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️ Andréa and Jasper. ..XxX...
What a wonderful, wonderful story! I was enchanted by it...the time flew by. I could have listened all night. Thanks so much for writing and telling it.
I think that this would be great adapted for children's TV as a 6 part miniseries. I miss programmes such as Children of the stones, Tripods, and Earthfasts. This story would be perfect if someone like McKenzie Crook took it on.
I hope your travels take you to a cool & green place as much of the US is baking & dry brown grass & blistering dangerous heat & wildfires ... safe journey to you & yours🌱🌳🌿🍃
I too absolutely loved your story I will definitely be looking into Alan Mackin and his tails and King Evelyn enjoy your time here in the states hello from Texas
I’m enchanted by this. You spirited us right into a timeless realm, wove a dream as light and strong as spider silk, full of wonder as the eyes of a fae child 🧚🏻♂️ and, as clever - especially the little fourth-wall breaks and cunning inner jokes, (and, of course ☝️ the MORAL haha) all so well woven through the story, that the thread of suspension of disbelief was never broken - I shall never forget it!
What a marvelous story! Thank you for writing and narrating it. I just listened to it on a drive between 1 : 30 and 2:30 AM in rural-ish Florida and it was a great atmosphere for it! Cheers!
Absolutely brilliant Tony, so evocative. I am eating your toast with local butter and Cumbrian Heather honey, with my brain as you read (if that makes sense - not that my brain is on your toast)...and now I want to live in Ravenglass
I really liked the descriptive quality in this story. I agree with the previous comments. It is nice to listen to something delicate and unusual in this busy world.
Hearing this story is like a refreshing, invigoration of the fairy tales like those of old, made freshly aglow! Your commentary makes my void fill with a friendly connection. I wish you safe travels & the best adventures while here in the states! 🌲🫧🪷🍄🌳🌻🌾🐚🌴
Wow, that was so beautiful. It was a completely lovely antidote to the awful things that are going on everywhere and a break I desperately needed from anxiety. As an animist I love anything to do with nature spirits and the British countryside (and, yeah I'm still a hippy, lol). Perfect! :)
As an artist, you're supposed to be living in a garret; starving for the sake of your art, too. But I'm glad you're in the garret just a portion of your time and presumably just hungry until you go down to lunch. Also glad you put that bit in about selenium, as I said, "Wait a minute" and put your story on hold to visit a site about the (metaphysical) properties of aforementioned mineral. I could definitely do with some.
This is true. The garret is hot in summer and cold in winter as it should be but i only sleep there sometimes and i have a kitchen where i go for food 🥘
I have enjoyed this so many times in so many ways. Your voice and sound was fantastic The talk about stress and looking for a place to relax in nature The talks about teapots, cups and saucers and making tea. The butter and honey food porn Losing yourself in nature and finding a save haven I just want to cry out of gratitude but all just buy the audiobook instead Thank so very much!🙏
Aah that was so nice! A really relaxing and enjoyable tale! I could just imagine it all, and that yummy breakfast! Made me long for my next little trip away somewhere- maybe Ravenglass! I wish I'd visited it when I was living in Morecambe! I think I'm pretty well in sync with your own views on creativity, nature, spirituality and weird stuff! 😄 Thankyou! 🙏
Amazing freakin story Tony, absolutely MAGICAL and BEAUTIFUL. I had to listen twice. And I don’t know why, but it made me cry. Or at least tears started in my eyes. I also like how your voice was deeper on this one, it was like a different person. Anyways now I feel stupid. Cheers
This was great! I love hearing stories set in Cumbria (I live there) and Ravenglass is a beautiful place. If you go to Muncaster Castle at night they light up the nature walk and it's stunning, they also have a mini owl sanctuary.
@@ClassicGhost - I found it a strange coincidence, that you have mentioned Portmeirion pottery, in this story. The reason is, that I finally got my coveted first piece, after years of having that maker on my scavenger hunt list. You see, I am a HUGE "The Prisoner" fan! The piece that I serendipitously acquired, was one of their large Victorian Parian repro jugs...and I'm over the moon! 😆
Such a special, beautiful story. The odd thing is that earlier, I was listening to a podcast by an Irish gentleman and a Scottish fellow discussing fairies and the tales native to their countries. I slept. When I awoke I looked for one of your stories, chose this one, not knowing it would be about fairies. Anyway, my cat remained asleep next to me for the whole story. We had a lovely time listening. Thank you for such a great and wonderful tale to start my day. There are no coincidences, wasn't that said in the story?
"The girl was gone like a story when the page is turned." I LOVED that line.
You, my dear, are a wordsmith. You create entire worlds with words alone. I applaude you.
"And there, in the chair, was a child the color of snowflakes and moonbeams." And the way you speak of her eyes... chef's kiss. What a magical way of evoking an image you have. Thereto, when you speak of the preparation of teatime & meals, and all the plant varieties in forests & gardens.
Your admiration of creative arts & artists are keenly evident. You have a gentille flair from times long past, I suspect.
Please sir, may I (we) have more?
I am glad you liked this. I enjoy writing this kind of story
The title alone... 40 minutes of pure enjoyment, appreciation, interest, stimulation - and, beauty. It's like listening to a quartet by a favorite composer. "I had nothing to do that day, and I thought I would get up early and enjoy doing it."
Magical, enchanting. I'm a believer. Thank you, Tony.
Lovely story. "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy"
I believe this.
Very true for us believers
Very well done. Am an old man grew up on stories thousands of years older than me. So that being said, good story
A fine story. I couldn't help thinking of how my youngest child looked like he was a fairy, much as your milk white girl. My husband is Irish and I am of Irish stock. As a toddler he had snow white hair and milky skin. His green/ blue eyes slanted slightly and his body was slender with long delicate fingers. We live in Australia not the best place for such a child to grow. He is now a big hairy 35 year old with freckles from the relentless sun.
I was trying to imagine fairies here but this land, with all it's amazing variations, wouldn't, even in fantasy produce such delicate milky beings. I hope now that your summers have come to resemble ours they don't vanish from Albion's shores.
Oh I love this Tony, it’s fabulous! I’ve said it before, but your accent is a link to my dear departed lovely dad. Thank you.
That's a lovely thing and I'm glad.
I love this story. It strikes a very personal cord with me, all that "follow what makes you happy". We can all do with more stories like this.
So sorry it's over and I am uncustomarily emotional about this wonderful story. I'm sure I'll always remember the vision of this beautiful child.
We appreciate your efforts, trials, and tribulations! This story is now one of my faves.
Glad you enjoy it!
Oh I love this beautiful, beautiful story. So descriptive. ❤
Oh my goodness this was amazing!!! Love your work and readings❤❤❤
I love this story. There is fae people. I have some fae friends here in Texas. They are just in another realm.
Believe.
It is 111 today here. To hot to take my car out for deliveries.
Thank you
Thats was a wonderful story.I closed my eyes and was there in ravenbrook.. so amazing ..thanks for that tony..
Tony boy, you have a level of emotional sensitivity most of us can only dream of…
Wonderful. What an enchanting story that was, loved it, thank you
Absolutely Wonderful! Such beautiful language! And I could actually taste the bread, butter and honey... Thank You!!!💙💙💙
Fantastic Tony. Very well written and read! Thank you for sharing
What a lovely story...
This is Excellent!!👌
Muncaster Castle,Rosebay Willowherb, and Mugwort are Music to my Ears!!
💫🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫😎👍👍🐰
Thank you so Much Again!!❤
Namasté 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
Andréa and Jasper. ...XxX....
I loved this story so, so, so, so, SO MUCH. I have tears in my eyes from it----and just at the end, when the man sees his gift from the faeries---there was like a "doubling up" in my perceptions, that was almost deja vu...but not quite. And I felt the Truth of your story's words move through my heart...and recognizing that sensation, the simple nobility of this tale brought my tears. I thank you, humbly.
Thank you :)
So good. Thank you for the beautiful start to the morning. Your original stories are my favorites.
Glad you like them!
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This is a wonderful story, Tony! It is well-written and narrated. You describe the countryside in such wonderful detail. I felt like I was trapsing through our woods while I was growing up while l listened. The sounds, sights, and sounds are amazing.
I grew up in Pennsylvania, very far geographically from this. However, the area is just as beautiful. Thanks for taking me back to the joy and beauty of the days of my wonderful childhood!
This story really made me smile.
Really glad you liked it Donald
What a beautiful story!
Hi Tony. I appreciate the escapism of a faery tale, and how easy it could be to find yourself in another world with the beautiful but possibly dangerous Fae Folk. Isn't it what story telling is all about? Losing yourself in other realities? This was a cracking one, well done, Tony, you're a star!
Sweet and magical. ❤❤
It's becoming harder to relax after a hard day without hearing your voice❤
Well there’s plenty of it out there by now :)
Always enjoying and grateful 🌳🌳🤲
A truly wonderful story, Thank you ,keep them coming you have a gift, keep writing , we will always be here to listen and enjoy them. 😊
I was struck by a strong hunger for bread and butter thanks to your tantalising description! Excellent story and greatly enjoyed on my way home from work today
I don't know if this actual B&B exists, but it should
Fantastic tale , thank you Tony 😊, this story lifts the spirit 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks so much for this story, the idea of it really resonated with me. If i don't do enough creative projects to balance out my meaningless job, i get so unhappy with life.
Oh it’s written by you!! I am listening right now even though I have just listened to Jasper’s video- I would normally listen to some other type of video first but since you wrote it, I can’t help myself! Everything you’ve ever written I have loved! And you give that same style that I love from different eras but they are set in modern day! This is a real treat for me as I am a huge fan of everything you write! Blessings!🙏
Wonderful! Thank you Maria, as always.
I didn't even realize that until you said that! lol Tony, great story, in fact, it's probably my favorite story of yours thus far! I love the little details about the Portmeirion. The only reason I even had a remote idea what that is is because this ex-bf of mine whose father was a Professor and had a sabbatical in Wales, his wife brought home several pieces of Portmeirion! This was 1996. It was so beautiful! Great story, again, and I really hope that you're able to devote all your time to your podcast and quit your day job! I listened to everything you said on the longer story that you uploaded a few days ago. I was listening to you talk about how you went to Russia of all places back in 1982! and had a little run in with the police etc. I'm glad you made it back in one piece! Wow, you've had some adventures in your life! I've been overseas too but that is quite a trip! Thank you for including us in your life's adventures and so on. It's great getting to know the man behind the voice! :)
Wonderful story , Tony, beautifully written.
I do a little happy jig in my mind every time I see a new upload from you❣️Thank you Tony☺️
Aww thank you :))
The fae folk who lost wild places, now frolic in computers & electrical equipment
I liked your story a lot. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope you have fun in America.
What a wonderful story. I absolutely loved it - it is the equal of anything you
have read. Please keep writing more, and thank you for reading it to us!
Cheers,
Marty
Tony, The Fair Folk are as Real as we are!!
I've Seen Them, Really!!
As for what they are,,,I have a few Ideas but I would be a Fool if I were to be Definite or Try to Make Solid stuff from the Etherial.
You have done a Fine Job of Keeping these Fae People as They Should Be!!
Great Story, Well Written and the Narration is Perfect!!
🐰💫🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫🐰
Namasté 🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
Andréa and Jasper. ..XxX...
I loved it! A wonderful tale that really appealed to me. Thank you. I love fairies💖
You're welcome 😊
I love this story. Thank you Tony.
What a wonderful, wonderful story! I was enchanted by it...the time flew by. I could have listened all night. Thanks so much for writing and telling it.
I’m very happy you liked it
What an absolutely lovely story! Your story gives me echoes of stories and faerie art I have heard years ago. Thank you for sharing this story!
Glad you liked it
Irene
An original, always terrically imaginative and a mind-travel to the other side. Namaste
My favourite of yours yet Tony!
Enjoy America.
🙋🏻🔻🇦🇺
I think that this would be great adapted for children's TV as a 6 part miniseries.
I miss programmes such as Children of the stones, Tripods, and Earthfasts.
This story would be perfect if someone like McKenzie Crook took it on.
Lovely story! Bravo!
A fascinating story. I loved it.
Love it! His struggle with no longer making things, but having them made resonates with me. This story will stay w me for a long time.
I loved this story Tony! It'd be nice to have more Fairy stories from you. I like your stories best of all. 🙂
Great story. Well done.
Tony, this was wonderful. You've made a very nice addition to the faerie genre, which is my favorite!
What a marvelous story, so magical and evocative. Thank you, Tony.
thank you too for listening
Wow! That was ethereal and beautifully crafted.
I hope your travels take you to a cool & green place as much of the US is baking & dry brown grass & blistering dangerous heat & wildfires ... safe journey to you & yours🌱🌳🌿🍃
Wonderful story and narration Tony!
Lovely 🌹
Your story is wonderful !
Thank you very much.
I too absolutely loved your story I will definitely be looking into Alan Mackin and his tails and King Evelyn enjoy your time here in the states hello from Texas
I enjoyed this one a lot.
Have a great time on your trip! Hopefully not as hot.
Cute story!!!
We hat a delightful story Tony!
I’m enchanted by this. You spirited us right into a timeless realm, wove a dream as light and strong as spider silk, full of wonder as the eyes of a fae child 🧚🏻♂️ and, as clever - especially the little fourth-wall breaks and cunning inner jokes, (and, of course ☝️ the MORAL haha) all so well woven through the story, that the thread of suspension of disbelief was never broken - I shall never forget it!
Aww. Thank you very much for your kind words
What a marvelous story! Thank you for writing and narrating it. I just listened to it on a drive between 1 : 30 and 2:30 AM in rural-ish Florida and it was a great atmosphere for it!
Cheers!
It’s one of my favourite too
I came and found this one (that some how I've missed) after hearing the body snatcher one. Absolutely fabulous!!🎉
Very pleased you like it, more so because it's mine I suppose!
That was a beautiful story. Thank you.
Thanks for listening
Absolutely brilliant Tony, so evocative. I am eating your toast with local butter and Cumbrian Heather honey, with my brain as you read (if that makes sense - not that my brain is on your toast)...and now I want to live in Ravenglass
It’s not always sunny I have to warn you
but you have that toast....
Enjoyed it
I really liked the descriptive quality in this story. I agree with the previous comments. It is nice to listen to something delicate and unusual in this busy world.
+@paskj1 Thank you . One of my own so double thanks for liking it
Tony, you are such a great write and storyteller. This is beautiful.
thank you, Shadownet :)
This was very good. I really enjoyed it. Thanks!
Love this! The weird noise could have been the fairies dancing and approving of you telling their stories! :)
Hearing this story is like a refreshing, invigoration of the fairy tales like those of old, made freshly aglow!
Your commentary makes my void fill with a friendly connection. I wish you safe travels & the best adventures while here in the states! 🌲🫧🪷🍄🌳🌻🌾🐚🌴
Wow, that was so beautiful. It was a completely lovely antidote to the awful things that are going on everywhere and a break I desperately needed from anxiety. As an animist I love anything to do with nature spirits and the British countryside (and, yeah I'm still a hippy, lol). Perfect! :)
I loved the story. I do pottery, too, so that was an extra element.
Very good yarn Tony.
Enjoyed. Love stories based on folklore. Really well done. Put me in the mood for a black pudding, but can't find in Texas😔
Ha ha. Imagine a world without black puddings...
this old hippie thanks you for a glimpse into past times.
Peace and love ☮️
As an artist, you're supposed to be living in a garret; starving for the sake of your art, too. But I'm glad you're in the garret just a portion of your time and presumably just hungry until you go down to lunch. Also glad you put that bit in about selenium, as I said, "Wait a minute" and put your story on hold to visit a site about the (metaphysical) properties of aforementioned mineral. I could definitely do with some.
This is true. The garret is hot in summer and cold in winter as it should be but i only sleep there sometimes and i have a kitchen where i go for food 🥘
What a lovely story, thank you Tony!
Loved it.
Thanks for letting us know about your audiobook I've been listening for months and didn't know.
I most love the stories you have written.
I will write some more .
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story 😻 thank you for sharing it and as usual your narration is *perfected*
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Thanks for your kind words. I am looking at that thumbnail and I think I need to change the background colour.
Fabulous title. I'm going in...🎧
I have enjoyed this so many times in so many ways.
Your voice and sound was fantastic
The talk about stress and looking for a place to relax in nature
The talks about teapots, cups and saucers and making tea.
The butter and honey food porn
Losing yourself in nature and finding a save haven
I just want to cry out of gratitude but all just buy the audiobook instead
Thank so very much!🙏
Partly or
Maybe mostly this story was intended to be a comforting one
@@ClassicGhost I guess what is called unintentional ASMR
I loved it!
Partly or
Maybe mostly this story was intended to be a comforting one
Aah that was so nice! A really relaxing and enjoyable tale! I could just imagine it all, and that yummy breakfast! Made me long for my next little trip away somewhere- maybe Ravenglass! I wish I'd visited it when I was living in Morecambe!
I think I'm pretty well in sync with your own views on creativity, nature, spirituality and weird stuff! 😄 Thankyou! 🙏
It would be pretty bleak there today mind you
@@ClassicGhost For sure! I'm ready for spring now..
Amazing freakin story Tony, absolutely MAGICAL and BEAUTIFUL. I had to listen twice. And I don’t know why, but it made me cry. Or at least tears started in my eyes.
I also like how your voice was deeper on this one, it was like a different person.
Anyways now I feel stupid.
Cheers
I think my voice is wearing out... Glad you liked it though :) !!!
Haha, probably just that.
Great stuff man, thanks again.
This was fabulous . Thank u.
I looooved this. So beautifull ❤😊
This was great! I love hearing stories set in Cumbria (I live there) and Ravenglass is a beautiful place. If you go to Muncaster Castle at night they light up the nature walk and it's stunning, they also have a mini owl sanctuary.
Hello SJ. I Love Ravenglass as you can tell.
It's your best one yet!
I grew up with Tolkien's story so yeah I also believe in elves and fairies. My most favorite original story from you Tony. This is so good
Are you a ceramics collector, Tony? So am I (among a thousand other things)! 😆
Not myself. Though I know some :)
@@ClassicGhost - I found it a strange coincidence, that you have mentioned Portmeirion pottery, in this story. The reason is, that I finally got my coveted first piece, after years of having that maker on my scavenger hunt list. You see, I am a HUGE "The Prisoner" fan! The piece that I serendipitously acquired, was one of their large Victorian Parian repro jugs...and I'm over the moon! 😆
Loved this.❤
Loved it! Thank you!
Such a special, beautiful story. The odd thing is that earlier, I was listening to a podcast by an Irish gentleman and a Scottish fellow discussing fairies and the tales native to their countries. I slept. When I awoke I looked for one of your stories, chose this one, not knowing it would be about fairies. Anyway, my cat remained asleep next to me for the whole story. We had a lovely time listening. Thank you for such a great and wonderful tale to start my day. There are no coincidences, wasn't that said in the story?
Wow. Just wow.
Did you like my Grizedale Forest Wedding?
I loved your story.
It means a lot when people like my own writing
Excellent thanks