tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post129459724854525249..comments2024-03-18T08:28:21.036+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: A Century of Aces; Afghanistan to Zimbabwe ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25650306397752778142010-07-23T11:18:38.204+01:002010-07-23T11:18:38.204+01:00Hi Liara .. thanks for the link across to the Budd...Hi Liara .. thanks for the link across to the Buddhist Monk .. I shall enjoy listening sometime soon .. <br /><br />I look forward to seeing the lesson about nature and joy and how that links with winning and losing .. <br /><br />All the best - have a lovely day .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25220666657118209072010-07-23T10:02:33.635+01:002010-07-23T10:02:33.635+01:00One perspective is that winning and losing are sta...One perspective is that winning and losing are states of mind imagined to perpetuate suffering. This tells us a wonderful lessons about nature and joy. They are not captured through competition. Encourage you to watch this one hour excerpt, a perspective from a Buddhist monk in Western Australia who was actually born in the UK- http://www.youtube.com/user/BuddhistSocietyWA#p/u/90/Eo7fnJ4DYLkLiara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14572931685152714122010-07-19T14:32:12.140+01:002010-07-19T14:32:12.140+01:00Hi Lloyd .. thanks for visiting and glad you enjoy...Hi Lloyd .. thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed seeing some of my posts. I appreciate the visit and the follow. All the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19590254162182736722010-07-19T14:20:57.170+01:002010-07-19T14:20:57.170+01:00I really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. ...I really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. I would like to invite you to come over to my blog and check it out. God's blessings too you. LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65453049965248815822010-07-19T12:59:48.902+01:002010-07-19T12:59:48.902+01:00Hi Will .. thanks for visiting .. yes rowing goes ...Hi Will .. thanks for visiting .. yes rowing goes into the polite and diplomatic sports .. like the golfers yesterday always taking their hats off to shake hands. Rowing certainly seems to be a gentlemanly sport .. did you ever do any?<br /><br />Good to see and thanks for popping by - have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77016985014863575702010-07-19T12:54:24.150+01:002010-07-19T12:54:24.150+01:00I've never been a huge sports fan, but I appre...I've never been a huge sports fan, but I appreciate it's (possible) diplomatic function, especially with the more civilized sports, like tennis or rowing.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8845093318300289682010-07-18T15:47:21.763+01:002010-07-18T15:47:21.763+01:00Hi Keith .. it has hasn't it .. the football d...Hi Keith .. it has hasn't it .. the football did not interest me at all - except it was in South Africa .. so brought back some memories - but seems to have been fairly successful - I just hope the word legacy applies!<br /><br />That's good the rest of the family is sort of watching with you - I've got the golf on .. while I shred and pack. Mum enjoys the sports too - something different to do for her.<br /><br />Wimbledon was amazing I must say - so glad I've recorded my version! You're right the finals weren't so good .. but the rest was amazing, especially having the Queen and all the tennis greats there.<br /><br />Thanks .. I hope they're cosmopolitan in their interests - they certainly seem to be - I've got a lot of wonderful commenters .. very lucky.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the golf .. who's going to win - the South African?! & they're swimming .. the wind is cold off the Channel down here .. so I guess it must be pretty chilly in Scotland.<br /><br />Enjoy this evening and the week ahead .. thanks for being here - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1282324122152781652010-07-18T15:38:24.025+01:002010-07-18T15:38:24.025+01:00Hi Hilary
What a Summer of sport it's been.
Wo...Hi Hilary<br />What a Summer of sport it's been.<br />World cup, Wimbledon and today the finish of the Open - I'm loving every minute of it and my wife and daughter will watch most sports - not football.<br />Wimbledon was far more exciting than the World Cup, which was a big disappointment especially from the England team.<br />The longest set was fantastic - still can't believe the score. Not such great finals perhaps but still good.<br /><br />Judging by the comments... you've got a lot of sports fans reading your blog.Keith Davishttp://easypublicspeaking.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35588211211304138832010-07-18T08:04:18.693+01:002010-07-18T08:04:18.693+01:00Hi Evelyn .. glad you enjoyed it .. that's the...Hi Evelyn .. glad you enjoyed it .. that's the most important thing!! Sport isn't everyone's favourite .. I enjoy Wimbledon .. but just loved that I was able to bring in so many other aspects .. that tied in. Good to see you here - and thanks for visiting .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46333598082981250632010-07-18T07:45:58.117+01:002010-07-18T07:45:58.117+01:00I don't follow tennis matches all that much. ...I don't follow tennis matches all that much. So this is an interesting read for me! Thanks for sharing!Evelyn Limhttp://www.abundancetapestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69338060044907604922010-07-16T07:07:30.941+01:002010-07-16T07:07:30.941+01:00Hi Joyce .. thanks for coming over .. yes - I too ...Hi Joyce .. thanks for coming over .. yes - I too remember the Queen from many years ago and how she's relatively unchanged. <br /><br />I guess keeping busy, occupied and interested in world affairs keeps her and the Royal family happy and healthy .. together with a fair amount of exercise .. all things we need to look after our bodies and brains. <br /><br />Good to see you - thank you .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23613275506952918112010-07-16T07:03:45.383+01:002010-07-16T07:03:45.383+01:00Hi Vered .. thanks for the visit .. it does sound ...Hi Vered .. thanks for the visit .. it does sound rather delicious .. I agree .. and salmon sashimi I must try sometime ... perhaps I'll come over and have lunch with you?! Enjoy the weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51497229162085463122010-07-16T07:00:34.909+01:002010-07-16T07:00:34.909+01:00The Queen seems to really have exceptional health!...The Queen seems to really have exceptional health! I could remember how she looked like since I was small and it's surprising she still seems to look the same! ;)Joycehttp://itakeoffthemask.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27902265191697200622010-07-16T01:21:54.984+01:002010-07-16T01:21:54.984+01:00That lunch menu sounds amazing! I'm suddenly c...That lunch menu sounds amazing! I'm suddenly craving salmon sashimi :)Veredhttp://momgrind.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31397229327100801672010-07-15T19:19:47.746+01:002010-07-15T19:19:47.746+01:00Hi Mandy .. thank you .. did you realise I live in...Hi Mandy .. thank you .. did you realise I live in Eastbourne .. about 200 yards from the courts? I didn't get there this year due to lots going on .. first time since I've been living here on my return from SA? It is very homely .. but the men are here too now?!<br /><br />We did win a trophy .. the youngsters are doing quite well .. it would be good if we can have a few winners in the tennis enclosure?! Laura Robson isn't bad either .. <br /><br />Great to see you .. perhaps we can meet here next year? Life should be slightly more settled ..?!<br /><br />All the best .. enjoy the rain now?! We needed it .. but the gales are a bit much .. <br /><br />Oh yes - we have County week down here next week .. so I hope it dries up a little for them .. <br /><br />Enjoy the weekend .. all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87029366828749748242010-07-15T18:54:22.799+01:002010-07-15T18:54:22.799+01:00Hi Hilary, great post, just took me right there. ...Hi Hilary, great post, just took me right there. I have been a few times to Wimbledon, but favourite place used to be the Eastbourne tournament just before Wimbledon. It was very homely. And I Britain won a trophy this year! Let's hope Farquharson and Broady can play as well when they reach the men's tournaments!<br /><br />Enjoy the journey.<br /><br />MandyMandy Allenhttp://mandyallen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13072108108157419192010-07-15T09:34:59.892+01:002010-07-15T09:34:59.892+01:00Hi Barbara .. if you're not a tennis fan - man...Hi Barbara .. if you're not a tennis fan - many thanks for visiting! It all seemed to tie in rather well - except Canada had our weather .. bucketing rain .. but the Royals seem to cope! I'm sure she enjoyed seeing Canada and all the changes, while feeling sad about Ground Zero, but encouraging the world to believe in itself and let the peoples come together in peace.<br /><br />Let's hope the world does .. thank you re my Ma .. we will, except it's slightly damp now?! Hugs to you as you enjoy the summer with your family .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79285334394664702872010-07-15T09:22:46.554+01:002010-07-15T09:22:46.554+01:00Hi Hilary,
I'm not a tennis fan, but when th...Hi Hilary, <br /><br />I'm not a tennis fan, but when the Queen was visiting in the States I thought of you. How ironic you shared a quip about her trip in this post. Hopefully she enjoyed her stay. <br /><br />((hugs)) and best wishes to you and your mom. Enjoy the summer days and your week, as well.Barbara Swaffordhttp://bloggingwithoutablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63341138826182442512010-07-15T06:53:21.748+01:002010-07-15T06:53:21.748+01:00Hi Sibyl .. thank you! Well if I gave you the fla...Hi Sibyl .. thank you! Well if I gave you the flavour of being 'here' and you could tie that in with the conversations of your fellow office workers - then that gives me great pleasure. It was an amazing fortnight .. and just glad you enjoyed the extra information etc<br /><br />Thanks for being here .. have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22624247182643956992010-07-15T06:49:18.731+01:002010-07-15T06:49:18.731+01:00Hi Paul .. I guess your thoughts apply to me and b...Hi Paul .. I guess your thoughts apply to me and basketball .. I have no idea!! The terms are centuries old .. a great many of them. <br /><br />There's the world championships for Lacrosse this week .. that started with the Iriquois in North America .. they have problems with their passport challenges and can't get here .. <br /><br />Terminology is so interesting .. learning the history of our language .. etymology, I suppose!<br /><br />Good to see you here - thanks for visiting .. and I hope all is well with you .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85534517974472305122010-07-15T04:02:15.785+01:002010-07-15T04:02:15.785+01:00Hilary: What great descriptions you shared. I fee...Hilary: What great descriptions you shared. I feel as if I had the personal experience without even being there. That is always the best. There are still people at my office that are still 100% excited about all the great competition that has been happening and the records that have been set. Thanks for the up and close look. Always so interesting to read your posts.Sibyl - alternaviewhttp://www.alternaview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19052686861182115122010-07-15T00:56:40.674+01:002010-07-15T00:56:40.674+01:00Whenever I happen to catch BBC reporting on sports...Whenever I happen to catch BBC reporting on sports like cricket or rugby I always enjoy the sensation of being able to tell that they're reporting on sports while having no idea what the terms mean. And even though it's English! Very odd...Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770384445526387065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36347607743952060552010-07-14T07:26:49.152+01:002010-07-14T07:26:49.152+01:00Hi Stephen .. you're right 'memorable'...Hi Stephen .. you're right 'memorable' is the word .. and the baseball All-Star game .. I've never understood baseball .. a little like cricket for Americans in this country. You're right a stunt double .. mine would have to grow over a foot and half! Or perhaps I should learn to talk French and take the smaller one on .. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by .. enjoy the rest of the week .. with your new branding ideas and I'll keep an eye open for the baseball game ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34229477961831689142010-07-14T07:00:43.839+01:002010-07-14T07:00:43.839+01:00Its been a memorable month for sports. You can pen...Its been a memorable month for sports. You can pencil in the baseball All-Star game too. The marathon tennis match was amazing to follow. I would have had to send out my stunt double to finish the mathc.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29055751226067725422010-07-14T06:57:16.894+01:002010-07-14T06:57:16.894+01:00Hi Jannie ... thanks .. her speech did seem to enc...Hi Jannie ... thanks .. her speech did seem to encompass everything. & you got to see her all those years ago .. that must have been quite an event .. We had a Princess – years ago – visit part of Oxford and we had to line up outside the school and wave flags! <br /><br />I think that’s right we all get to know about different nations, their traditions and their cultures if we’re participating together .. the Olympics seems to embody this in some ways .. and if we could have sport without violence wherever it’s played that would be wonderful .. <br /><br />Oh oh .. you read the foodie part did you .. it seems like the kind of menu we plan for friends or family visits .. so your macaroni sounds just great for a Tuesday night! I suspect BB wants to play ... so the vino will be poured – then he’s free!<br /><br />You too .. all well here ... enjoy the rest of the week .. now you’ve remembered Kelly’s Xray date! Happy times to all ... xoxox HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com