Friday 2 March 2012

Switzerland time... the city of three names

Switzerland is Darcy's prompt for this week in the postcard challenge. I knew immediately what I would be doing as one city in Switzerland means a lot to me as it is where my hubby proposed to me... and I of course said yes!

We stayed in the city of Basel, Basle, Bale for only one day and night so I am eager to return maybe for a special anniversary... why the three names? Well it depends on the language you speak. The city is on the border of France and Germany and just in Switzerland. When you arrive at the airport there are different exits for the different countries so its all a little confusing!

The city is lovely with the Rhine going through with some lovely buildings and architecture to see and we spent the day wandering the city.

In our travels that day we came across a paper museum although hubby and I did decide against going in, and then we saw The Hammering Man.

This is a kinetic sculpture created by Jonathan Brorofsky which although only 15cm thick is 13.5metres tall.

So my sketch on the postcard is the picture I took of the sculpture with my boyfriend, soon to be fiance, now hubby underneath.

I've also included here my scrapbook page from the day in the city I made several years ago so you can see the original photo I sketched this from.

Quality of sketch is not brill but the memories of this day are priceless. Thank you Darcy for inadvertently bringing the romantic out in me... believe me it doesn't happen often.

As for the story...

Florence

I am sorry once again for being vague in my messages, sometimes I have to be careful about what I say or write for reasons I can't quite explain just yet.  Please let me explain something though... your February was my reason for explaining the connection. I know you have struggled with your decision but you were right to do that. I promise you. Boston

Oooh intriguing!

Right off to get my hair chopped. Will be back later.

Thanks for popping by.

18 comments:

  1. great card and what a sweet thing to share with us

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  2. Aw what a great memory and love how your drawing came out.

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  3. I love your sketch and your pic underneath! what a lovely time you had here, very romantic! M

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  4. Those are the best memories! Love your card! ♥

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  5. Nice to share happy memories. your sketch is very good, and so it your scrapbook page...

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  6. Lovely card and scrapbook page. Isn't it lovely when we are reminded of something really good that we had almost forgotten?

    Janet xx

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  7. the sculpture is wonderful, and so is the picture- your special day and memory now a part of all of us. thanks!

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  8. great card, even more because it has special meaning for you. Great layout too.

    Such mystery in your messages!

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  9. Love your postcard and it's so fab to hear your story !! A xx

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  10. Amazing sketch. It's so fun to hear everyone's inspiration for their cards. Thanks for sharing your romantic moment.

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  11. what a beautiful personal back-story...romantique...! aloha.

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  12. Your sketch is lovely....and your memories precious :D How romantic to have this special place to visit again together :D XXX

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  13. That's some statue! Great sketch!

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  14. Oh! how lovely and romantic. I love your card for it is special for you and your scrapbook LO is adorable. Caz

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  15. I love discovering all these new information about the countries we visit. Great book page! Love that sculpture.

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  16. Lovely memories celebrated with your scrapbook page. Super postcard.
    Jen x

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  17. what a lovely story, I think border towns are often the most interesting of places with the unique cultures and people, hope you get back there for an anniversary and bring out more romance!
    dx

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  18. thanks for sharing your memories. great card and wonderful use of the sculpture. wondering what the secrecy is all about

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