tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1490674305490348395..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Ken Loach film, Tubular Fells map and Prosthetics from Lego ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22521488985663610932013-07-19T07:27:37.180+01:002013-07-19T07:27:37.180+01:00@ Diane - I think it's interesting that Lego i...@ Diane - I think it's interesting that Lego is used for so much .. and I'm sure therapeutically too .. <br /><br />The weekend was fun - thank you .. now we're almost at another .. and it's still sunny .. <br /><br />@ Deniz - thanks so much .. lots to mention and you've covered it all .. I haven't seen a Wainwright book - but I have some of the Ward and Lock Guides, which I posted about in January 2011. <br /><br />It's wonderful that people get inspired to do things .. and I imagine being on their horseback would have made it slightly easier ... the thought of walking that far, or sitting on a horse for that long is not for me!! Those sisters were intrepid hikers ... <br /><br />@ Munir - thanks so much .. everything is fine here - I'm tackling new projects ... and know that you spend a lot of time helping others .. but I hope your own health issues are easing. Take care.<br /><br />Lego stores and Lego lands are around .. we have them here too ... <br /><br />We have hot weather here .. it's in the late 80s - 90s ... thankfully being by the English Channel we get a lovely breeze - I miss Cornwall too.<br /><br />Cheers to you all - still gorgeous here ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77064698470179180222013-07-19T01:46:37.753+01:002013-07-19T01:46:37.753+01:00Yet an other fabulous blog post.
Hilary I hope e...Yet an other fabulous blog post. <br /><br />Hilary I hope every thing is fine with you. I have been busy with helping a loved one and then my own health issues. Hopefully I will be back and read the posts as they come. The Lego leg is amazing!<br /> They made a store with a lot of Lego ideas in West Chester county mall. They call it the Lego land. May be we will visit the mall sometimes once we get a break from this heat. I miss the mild weather of England sometimes, nice breeze by the sea shores in Cornwall were very soothing.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13263215803363587832013-07-19T01:45:54.916+01:002013-07-19T01:45:54.916+01:00What an awesomely full post, Hilary!
That Lego leg...What an awesomely full post, Hilary!<br />That Lego leg is amazing.<br />I'd love to see that film! And Tubular Fells - what a great idea!<br />I've had Wainwrights books on my long-term wishlist for some time now...<br />Oh, and the St James Way - I think about it sometimes, wondering if I could ever attempt it. I read about a family with three young kids who travelled its entire length on horseback!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14086113256021699502013-07-18T20:32:58.552+01:002013-07-18T20:32:58.552+01:00Interesting post, I used to love Lego but have not...Interesting post, I used to love Lego but have not even seen a set of it in years. Hope the party was a good one. <br />have a good weekend and take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1954703635135315242013-07-18T06:47:54.652+01:002013-07-18T06:47:54.652+01:00@ Juliet - well you and me both - I had forgotten...@ Juliet - well you and me both - I had forgotten how much Lego has inspired so many .. but Christine's leg is just amazing .. <br /><br />I've loved maps .. especially using them to navigate around England .. so having Tubular Fells is just wonderful to see ..<br /><br />@ Stephen - delight you enjoyed seeing Christine's story .. and then Harry Potter .. it is the money for the Page to Screen package that slightly surprised me .. but it'd be very interesting ..<br /><br />@ Christine - the video clips are fun .. the promotional ones for the maps, or the Lego leg .. <br /><br />The Fells map is just a representation of the Lake District area using the London Underground distinctive format .. the cartographer called it 'Tubular Fells' - each 'Fell' (high and barren landscape feature ... such as moor-covered hills or (low) mountain range, as those found in the Lake District) ... <br /><br />There are trains, small railways, which run within these areas - eg Snowdonia in Wales and across Scotland ....<br /><br />but the names 'Snowmotion' ... and 'MunrOverland' in Scotland ... are representative "maps" ...<br /><br />I hope this somewhat clarifies it - but the website perhaps is easier to understand, and the cartographer, Peter, does draw attention to the fact these are just stylisations ... <br /><br />However a visit to see the UK is well worth while thinking about - hope we see you ..<br /><br />@ Nutschell - I can imagine you being totally absorbed with the Lego leg .. <br /><br />@ Michelle - thank you the family party was a happy affair ... and they did do some barn dance line dancing ... and yes, there were dances had within those lines too ... <br /><br />The Lego story is amazing isn't it .. yes the party girl got a new London Underground tea towel and tray .. in the 1933 Harry Beck design - somewhat out of date, and shortly will be like yours slightly faded after numerous washes!<br /><br />Cheers and so lovely to see you .. still very hot here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18672358408674387022013-07-17T23:42:08.513+01:002013-07-17T23:42:08.513+01:00Hi Hilary!
I hope you had a great Barn Dance Part...Hi Hilary!<br /> I hope you had a great Barn Dance Party... did the partygoers perform a line dance? (I normally equate a barn dance with line dancing...)<br />The Lego story is simply amazing! It highlights both the strength and creativity of the human spirit...<br />Looking at the Underground Map brought back memories of when I was on holiday in London, many many years ago. I still have a tea tray cloth of the London Underground, though it has faded after countless washes.<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21942533569356985462013-07-17T18:35:14.909+01:002013-07-17T18:35:14.909+01:00that lego leg is just awesome. Love this post, Hil...that lego leg is just awesome. Love this post, Hilary!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83615451518536061332013-07-17T15:22:00.887+01:002013-07-17T15:22:00.887+01:00I watched the video. I really have to move "t...I watched the video. I really have to move "trip to the UK" up higher on my list. <br /><br />We don't have anything like your train, is it called the Fells?, here in Cincinnati. Although we are working on getting a trolley in the downtown area over the next couple of years. <br /><br />Such a different life style. Fascinating.CMSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623922567796370246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4942496123301842062013-07-17T13:59:53.505+01:002013-07-17T13:59:53.505+01:00I like hearing stories like Christines. Very inspi...I like hearing stories like Christines. Very inspiring! <br /><br />Love the Harry Potter series. The HP to Screen reading would be fun. Just wish I had the time for it.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82325681178658870302013-07-17T08:51:17.815+01:002013-07-17T08:51:17.815+01:00The lego leg - how very creative. Good for her. Yo...The lego leg - how very creative. Good for her. You've certainly shown many facets of lego that I never knew about, and then you've led on to inventive maps of all kinds. All very fascinating, thank you Hilary.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64893909290350481262013-07-16T20:53:29.799+01:002013-07-16T20:53:29.799+01:00@ Madeleine .. perhaps he'll do Dartmoor next?...@ Madeleine .. perhaps he'll do Dartmoor next?! I love the thought of the Tubular Fells map .. fun aren't they .. her Lego leg video is great ... so pleased you enjoyed it!<br /><br />@ Diane - I know the Lego leg finished is unbelievable .. and such creativity .. is amazing isn't it ..<br /><br />@ Clarissa - the concept and the idea were amazing .. but she was used to engineering obviously ... <br /><br />@ Jannie - Christina's story must be widely circulating .. it's very inspiring. I don't do Tumblr (yet!) .. <br /><br />You'd have had a chance to get across into Wales from Gloucestershire .. it is so beautiful there .. <br /><br />Yes - I really admired the lady I met, her sister was resting I think!<br /><br />Isn't the name clever ... I knew you'd love the concept of music with the Fells ... <br /><br />So lucky Cherry Pie - how delicious ... it's too hot for pie here - we're into fruits or ices! and smoothies ... Lovely to see you here again ..<br /><br />Cheers to you - so glad you all love the idea of the Tubular Fells 'tube map' ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12080471608068567132013-07-16T20:00:39.254+01:002013-07-16T20:00:39.254+01:00I saw that Lego legged lady not 3 days ago on the ...I saw that Lego legged lady not 3 days ago on the "Succeed" blog dot tumbler.com!!<br /><br />I loved Wales the one time I was lucky enough to find myself in the misty midst.<br /><br />Wow, amazing those 2 ladies walked that route! <br /><br />Tubular Fells, rhymes with Tubular Bells, one of the most interestingly haunting of all instruments I think!<br /><br />I'm eating cherry pie and treating myself also to some blog visits to my favorite bloggers in the whole universe.<br /><br />xoxooxoxoxoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67038460620095766822013-07-16T18:51:54.060+01:002013-07-16T18:51:54.060+01:00What a smart girl. And how determined she must be ...What a smart girl. And how determined she must be to decide to make a leg out of leg-o.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2320369087398965562013-07-16T18:33:50.702+01:002013-07-16T18:33:50.702+01:00That video is amazing. She actually got the Lego l...That video is amazing. She actually got the Lego leg to work.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50902871323399815212013-07-16T16:14:11.951+01:002013-07-16T16:14:11.951+01:00I love that Tubular fells. Isn't that BRILLIAN...I love that Tubular fells. Isn't that BRILLIANT! The Lego leg is impressive too. I must check out the video Fab post Hilary :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15087832546074960772013-07-16T06:37:36.622+01:002013-07-16T06:37:36.622+01:00@ Theresa - so pleased you enjoyed the post - espe...@ Theresa - so pleased you enjoyed the post - especially the Lego leg part and Lego's uses ..<br /><br />@ Lee - yes I'd quite like to see how the film came about, but for a look at 400+ pounds seems a little excessive ..<br /><br />Glad you're interested in the Ken Loach documentary .. it makes interesting viewing .. <br /><br />The Lego leg passes many bounds .. <br /><br />@ Sandie - the YouTube video was amazing ... seeing her rattle and roll and she made her Lego leg .. <br /><br />Thanks so much .. still hot here - I'm enjoying it! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46472075538050557492013-07-16T03:37:52.670+01:002013-07-16T03:37:52.670+01:00I watched all 6 minutes of the gal making the lego...I watched all 6 minutes of the gal making the lego leg. Was that a positive gal or what???<br /><br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1372328276949505252013-07-15T23:24:38.370+01:002013-07-15T23:24:38.370+01:00Where to start commenting! I've noted the docu...Where to start commenting! I've noted the documentary because I love to see anything that reflects that era. <br /><br />As to the Lego Leg. . .Amazing and inspirational. <br /><br />I love to know how films come from books, but at that price, I think I'll pass on this.<br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79762742697009840162013-07-15T23:11:36.898+01:002013-07-15T23:11:36.898+01:00This post is so interesting. I think the Lego leg ...This post is so interesting. I think the Lego leg is amazing. It was one of my son's favorite toys when he was younger, and it's amazing how many ways the toys are used. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91579696292532845072013-07-15T21:05:33.108+01:002013-07-15T21:05:33.108+01:00@ Lynn - the train is too hot right now! But just...@ Lynn - the train is too hot right now! But just imagining the Tubular Fells map brings to mind wonderful scenery and ideas - I've always loved Geography.<br /><br />Isn't that Lego leg extraordinary .. a good 5 minute watch on Youtube ..<br /><br />@ Sia - I know you'll enjoy the Spirit of '45 - such a good film ... very British, but even so - tells us so much about life in the 20th century here in Britain ... <br /><br />The Lake District, Snowdonia and the Munros (as they're known) - make wonderful cartographical viewing .. I love them!<br /><br />The barn dance and weekend were just glorious .. so lovely having a family party with all ages around ... the whole weekend was very successful ... <br /><br />@ Sherry - she must be a very good mechanic too - if she was changing brakes, when her accident happened .. but you can see her attitude to life will make her a great OT ... lucky patients ...<br /><br />Cheers to you - still wonderful weather here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59399946286365073782013-07-15T20:21:24.213+01:002013-07-15T20:21:24.213+01:00Good for Christina for fashioning a Lego leg! I b...Good for Christina for fashioning a Lego leg! I bet she will be a wonderful occupational therapist!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61631265423115131082013-07-15T19:43:39.212+01:002013-07-15T19:43:39.212+01:00What a fascinating post, Hilary. I'd like to s...What a fascinating post, Hilary. I'd like to see Spirit of '45. I'll have to look for it. I love history anyway. :-)<br /><br />Tubular Fell maps boggle the mind.<br /><br />How did the barn dance go? Those are fun and filled with lots of laughter and good times.<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-54082149686666166122013-07-15T18:40:00.661+01:002013-07-15T18:40:00.661+01:00Sounds like a wonderful time! I would love to tak...Sounds like a wonderful time! I would love to take a train like that. And what spirit Christina has - I love love love the Lego attachment she made for her leg. Thank you so much for sharing that.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67952911698304706562013-07-15T17:19:14.020+01:002013-07-15T17:19:14.020+01:00@ Francene .. lucky you enjoying the heat; I just...@ Francene .. lucky you enjoying the heat; I just love what they've done with the maps of the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Munros ... while that film is very interesting ..<br /><br />Isn't the Lego leg amazing and her attitude is as you say just right ..<br /><br />@ Diana - I know I smiled broadly when I saw the newspaper article .. you've described the process so well - especially my humorous vocal chords sharing the wonders of many things .. delighted you enjoyed the post - thank you!<br /><br />@ Holly - I knew you'd like the maps with their typography, let alone topography!<br /><br />Lego leg too - Christine does inspire doesn't she .. <br /><br />@ Bish - I hadn't realised what had been built from Lego - but they did build a house here .. and I agree Christine has the right attitude and idea ...<br /><br />You are getting the puns right ... plus there's more ..<br /><br />Tubular Fells - ie done like the London Underground tube maps, but of the Lake District and its fells, crags, peaks etc ... <br /><br />Tubular Bells rang for me too - then Gary mentioned The Exorcist .. but I haven't seen that film - however Mike Oldfield's composition was used for the film too ... <br /><br />Snowmotion .. is Snowdonia - but probably the narrow guage railways run slowly ... while the motion refers to railways and motion ...<br /><br />MunrOverland .. is like a railway system rather than an Underground map - featuring the Munros - all the 'hills/mountains' over 3,000' - the tube style map is produced in a similar format ..<br /><br />Hope this make sense ... cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79707389659489640762013-07-15T14:30:01.261+01:002013-07-15T14:30:01.261+01:00It's amazing what has been built out of Legos....It's amazing what has been built out of Legos. I think the physical therapist has the right idea/attitude. <br /><br />Am I getting the puns right? Tubular Fells/Tubular Bells and Snowmotion/Slowmotion?Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com