tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1325474992318961886..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Gold: Power and Allure ... 4,500 years of gold treasures from across Britain – Free Exhibion!Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19367156908118760452013-02-24T16:03:34.512+00:002013-02-24T16:03:34.512+00:00Hi AJ .. just seen your comment here - sorry it wa...Hi AJ .. just seen your comment here - sorry it was just after my mother passed on and life went on without me realising you'd visited ... thanks for your comment though - it was a wonderful exhibition. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3581420547915406402012-07-06T08:13:44.721+01:002012-07-06T08:13:44.721+01:00What a pity I'll have no chance to get there b...What a pity I'll have no chance to get there before the end of the month. I'd have loved to have seen that.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77243572953141007312012-07-02T08:04:57.746+01:002012-07-02T08:04:57.746+01:00Hi Liara .. as far as actual gold is concerned - f...Hi Liara .. as far as actual gold is concerned - fool's gold springs to mind - because I always remember Pyrites ..<br /><br />"All he touches turns to gold" .. a lucky person<br /><br />"All that glisters is not gold" - Shakespeare .. <br /><br />I'd rather think of gold as golden - bringing warmth and love to the beings it touches so they compassionately spread its value to many.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3148572120213312292012-07-02T03:53:55.164+01:002012-07-02T03:53:55.164+01:00Love all the golden examples you share here. Also...Love all the golden examples you share here. Also apprecaite idiomatic expressions about gold like "thy heart is golden" (pure). How many arise in yoru mind?Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43100813357538554542012-06-29T06:32:47.480+01:002012-06-29T06:32:47.480+01:00Hi Liara .. it's hard keeping up at the moment...Hi Liara .. it's hard keeping up at the moment! Lots happening - I've mentioned to a few friends and they're looking at getting up to the Exhibition ..<br /><br />Certainly not dull - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25026636621441653692012-06-28T08:35:48.732+01:002012-06-28T08:35:48.732+01:00You are certainly an inspirational tour guide. Ne...You are certainly an inspirational tour guide. Never a dull moment.Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45657964557668902142012-06-28T08:19:23.854+01:002012-06-28T08:19:23.854+01:00@ Juliet - thought you might have realised: train ...@ Juliet - thought you might have realised: train v plane!<br /><br />@ Shirley - I do hope you can get down .. it's only on til the 28th July.<br /><br />The M brooch - I'm not sure if it's just a description for Medieval ... I'll check if I go again.<br /><br />@ Robyn - I would love you to be here within the month .. so you could see the exhibition .. just glorious. Still glad that you are coming over sometime 'soon' .. - it's not cheap and then you're here with things to do .. all cost (sadly!).<br /><br />@ Judy - yes you'd relate to some of this - but it's about British gold .. and not a lot about the mines as such .. the book has more on the history from Neolithic and Roman times.<br /><br />South African mines are deep .. but interesting to go down and see the workings of today - though I wasn't that comfortable.<br /><br />Thanks Juliet, Shirley, Robyn and Judy .. it is an amazing exhibition .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31411865963034898232012-06-27T16:21:54.585+01:002012-06-27T16:21:54.585+01:00Gosh, what an incredible exhibition. My childhood ...Gosh, what an incredible exhibition. My childhood was spent in gold mining towns because my Dad was a miner, I worked on a gold mine for years, my nephew and brother in law still in mining...when you look at these treasures you know why man goes to such lengths to get the gold out of the ground! :)<br /><br />You must have had such an interesting time there, Hilary!<br /><br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy, South Africa</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36267760226063917562012-06-27T15:23:07.159+01:002012-06-27T15:23:07.159+01:00Hilary this is an awesomely wonderful exhibition! ...Hilary this is an awesomely wonderful exhibition! Oh my! I would go again and again! So much to see. I am seeing it through your eyes, which I love to do. You describe everything perfectly. We are coming over, but it won't be that soon. *sigh* Plane tickets are so expensive right now. It would cost four of us nearly $7000.00 to fly over right now. xoxoRobyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59451162438200152632012-06-27T10:01:49.786+01:002012-06-27T10:01:49.786+01:00I'm late getting here but so glad I finally ma...I'm late getting here but so glad I finally made it. What a wonderful post, Hilary. I must see if I can get to visit Goldsmiths' Hall.<br /><br />That mouse is wonderful - such fun! I was surprised by the M brooch. For some reason, I thought initial brooches and pendants were a modern thing. Fascinating to see this one from the 14th century. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88721893475271666232012-06-27T07:59:23.055+01:002012-06-27T07:59:23.055+01:00I meant to say 'train' of course, since my...I meant to say 'train' of course, since my friend is in Winchester! I let her know and she might come up and visit.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88187087938702859372012-06-26T12:46:21.168+01:002012-06-26T12:46:21.168+01:00@ Julie .. I've a huge picture of the pearl st...@ Julie .. I've a huge picture of the pearl studded golden mouse sitting looking at me .. she (?) is quite beautiful.<br /><br />Ah ah you say he is a he .. he would definitely outshone any of your grey uninvited house ones!<br /><br />@ Janice - it is a wonderful exhibition - perhaps you can get up to see it? Glad you enjoyed the video ..<br /><br />Delighted to read this both inspired you - thanks so much .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24351089550239189972012-06-26T12:39:27.771+01:002012-06-26T12:39:27.771+01:00It sounds wonderful, Hilary. I watched the video -...It sounds wonderful, Hilary. I watched the video - inspiring.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88483328234838239292012-06-26T08:22:56.331+01:002012-06-26T08:22:56.331+01:00I too am mesmerized by the golden mouse! I wonder...I too am mesmerized by the golden mouse! I wonder if he would've scared off the sneaky mice who invaded our house! Goldsmiths' Hall is filled with wondrous golden treasures! Thanks for brightening my day Hilary! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84608304097233418742012-06-25T21:02:06.295+01:002012-06-25T21:02:06.295+01:00Hi Karen .. I know - but it's just great to kn...Hi Karen .. I know - but it's just great to know about .. as so much is happening here this year .. <br /><br />You too - have a good year and glad we've caught up .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77038283140422762792012-06-25T20:31:58.031+01:002012-06-25T20:31:58.031+01:00It sounds wonderfully interesting. Since I live in...It sounds wonderfully interesting. Since I live in the states with no plans to come to London soon, I will have to experience this through you. :) I enjoy this kind of thing and would definitely go otherwise. Thanks so much!<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51951357990132116172012-06-25T18:06:47.998+01:002012-06-25T18:06:47.998+01:00@ Denise .. many thanks - lucky you going to Fiji ...@ Denise .. many thanks - lucky you going to Fiji .. I think I'd have missed the exhibition too! Golden beaches sounds just glorious .. <br /><br />@ OceanGirl .. no worries - I think I can't comment on your blog with the new set up .. waiting for William's birth - seems amazing to us now 30 years on. Definitely get to London sometime .. we'd love to have you visit!<br /><br />@ Steve - I didn't make the effort to see King Tutankhamun back in the 70s when it was in London - I think I probably should have queued. Glad you enjoyed the LA exhibit - must have been mesmerising ..<br /><br />@ Sia - it's still on --- if you'd like to fly over!!?? It was great .. and very impressive .. <br /><br />@ Suze - I guess my grammar misled me! You're so right none of it is really predictable .. except perhaps the challices and goblets .. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment re my half-filled glass - it's definitely not half-empty ... appreciate your thought on this ..<br /><br />Great to see you all - thanks HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57627700419614403642012-06-25T16:20:32.807+01:002012-06-25T16:20:32.807+01:00I don't know that I'd call a mechanical mo...I don't know that I'd call a mechanical mouse predictable -- that took me by surprise!<br /><br />Hilary, I really enjoyed your comment on yesterday's AB post. I think the title of your blog is very consistent with your spirit.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27381490534347897532012-06-25T15:32:55.217+01:002012-06-25T15:32:55.217+01:00Oh, wow. I would have loved to have seen this. Imp...Oh, wow. I would have <b>loved</b> to have seen this. Impressive. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28062493745257276852012-06-25T14:35:49.430+01:002012-06-25T14:35:49.430+01:00I like to look at anything gold, especially really...I like to look at anything gold, especially really old stuff. We saw King Tut's exhibit in Los Angeles a few years back (although King Tut's tomb was returned to Egypt because it got damaged and we didn;t get to see it.<br /><br />But the exhibit was still worth the price of admission as there was no shortage of gold artifacts to study.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87682395329490085592012-06-25T10:39:07.383+01:002012-06-25T10:39:07.383+01:00Hello Hilary, I apologise for not visiting a while...Hello Hilary, I apologise for not visiting a while. I can't believe it has been 30 years because I can still remember the anticipation of the birth clearly. I was in high school. And the exhibit sounds interesting. I had never been to London. Maybe someday :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68315531519687795872012-06-25T08:53:13.077+01:002012-06-25T08:53:13.077+01:00Hilary, as always a well-presented, thoughtful pos...Hilary, as always a well-presented, thoughtful post. Sorry I can't pop over to see the exhibition, but I'm going to Fiji instead, lol! I'll be seeing gold in the form of golden beaches...<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48776269133720627322012-06-25T07:50:12.455+01:002012-06-25T07:50:12.455+01:00Hi Francene - so interesting to read you've wr...Hi Francene - so interesting to read you've written about ancient Egyptian jewellery - you must have so much wonderful knowledge.<br /><br />This exhibition is truly amazing - just wonderful to see .. so much history to British gold ..<br /><br />.. why not switch or add to your repertoire of jewellery knowledge .. <br /><br />Great to see you here - thanks .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73122630209793819242012-06-25T07:36:33.705+01:002012-06-25T07:36:33.705+01:00This sounds fantastic. Britain at its best. I'...This sounds fantastic. Britain at its best. I'm fascinated by old jewellery. I've written nine books about ancient Egyptain jewellery. This makes me want to switch to English.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31605634111350439452012-06-25T06:32:39.978+01:002012-06-25T06:32:39.978+01:00@ Coral - it is quite extraordinary the range of o...@ Coral - it is quite extraordinary the range of objects that were on show, while the information re gold is extremely interesting .. <br /><br />Eternal attraction - absolutely through the aeons ..<br /><br />@ Martha - I'm just sorry everyone can't get to London .. but sadly that's life! Glad you enjoyed seeing it here though.<br /><br />Cheers Coral and Martha - we have a sunny day! - a golden rarity .. I'm going to enjoy it! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com