tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1876556345081246826..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Bran Tub # 16: A seaside scene: a lollygagged, vibrissae pinniped …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81742324955871397322017-12-04T18:30:46.999+00:002017-12-04T18:30:46.999+00:00@ Sandra - I see you're referring to my Rememb...@ Sandra - I see you're referring to my Remembrance Day post - I'll comment over there ... <br /><br />@ Linda - it was fun to write up - how many lollygaggers are around now ... so near the Christmas season ... <br /><br />@ Denise - they do look lovely and cuddly don't they ... <br /><br />@ Juliet - thanks so much, it was something I enjoyed writing up ... <br /><br />@ Deniz - I'm not sure if they're cuddly ... but a damp cuddle maybe!<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting and enjoying my little foray with 3 words ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43841936348864837852017-12-04T09:23:05.760+00:002017-12-04T09:23:05.760+00:00Aww, so sweet! These pinnipeds are so cute! Wish I...Aww, so sweet! These pinnipeds are so cute! Wish I could pet one :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11715388868218189092017-11-20T02:58:04.410+00:002017-11-20T02:58:04.410+00:00That was fun! - creative and inventive, with words...That was fun! - creative and inventive, with words I've never heard before.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16544107292528868032017-11-17T15:19:34.951+00:002017-11-17T15:19:34.951+00:00These pinnipeds look so sweet . . .These pinnipeds look so sweet . . .M. Denise C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10326139040976625458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50717174111820367052017-11-17T14:54:16.252+00:002017-11-17T14:54:16.252+00:00Oh, I just love that little lollygagger! :)Oh, I just love that little lollygagger! :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56056165280857906762017-11-11T20:16:21.096+00:002017-11-11T20:16:21.096+00:00What a moving post. Thank you.
Emily's words s...What a moving post. Thank you.<br />Emily's words should be read from podiums across the world on a regular basis. Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9559617283030631042017-11-11T07:16:58.598+00:002017-11-11T07:16:58.598+00:00@ Elizabeth - thanks so much ... appreciate your t...@ Elizabeth - thanks so much ... appreciate your thought ... I enjoy words ... <br /><br />@ Susan - lovely to see you - no lollygagging this weekend, nor next weekend come to think about it! - but enjoy yours ... <br /><br />@ RO - so glad you enjoyed the post with the new word ... <br /><br />@ KL - bran tub is: "a lucky dip in which the hidden items are buried in bran" - or sawdust ... used in early days for small kids at garden fetes etc ... <br /><br />@ Marja - delighted you enjoyed my little tale ... your NZ beaches look so delightful too ... the seaside is special ... and my memories of our young holidays on various beaches - always wonderful ... <br /><br />@ Mary - I love your mini episode of sitting quietly on a rock or log when the otter came up to you and sat down ... joining you in ocean thoughts - before as you say lumbering off into his world - leaving you to wonder.<br /><br />Thanks so much - lovely to have your visits and comments - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72529156827176201422017-11-10T21:07:12.937+00:002017-11-10T21:07:12.937+00:00They are such fun animals, and what a lovely story...They are such fun animals, and what a lovely story.<br /><br />I was at a beach in Washington, sitting on a log, and an otter came up beside me, sat for awhile then lumbered into the sea. It was awesome.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29723625396446424322017-11-10T20:26:21.390+00:002017-11-10T20:26:21.390+00:00Wow what a fine wonderful story and gorgeous photo...Wow what a fine wonderful story and gorgeous photos of these cute animals. I so love the sea and these creatures and the beach of course. That beach is beautiful and nothing better than having a family outing on the beachMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63458965080663813582017-11-10T18:56:05.080+00:002017-11-10T18:56:05.080+00:00Just wondering what the tag "Bran Tub" i...Just wondering what the tag "Bran Tub" is. I don't think I've seen that before!KL Allendoerferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875990498939427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8194353343890093452017-11-10T13:45:39.617+00:002017-11-10T13:45:39.617+00:00You shared a cool brand new word and a great story...You shared a cool brand new word and a great story with wonderful pics that I enjoyed! Hugs...ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23604034381456889522017-11-10T13:02:35.056+00:002017-11-10T13:02:35.056+00:00Cute! Both the critters and your story about them....Cute! Both the critters and your story about them. Here's wishing us both a lovely weekend of splendid lollygagging... :) Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34520379080252381052017-11-10T12:27:16.442+00:002017-11-10T12:27:16.442+00:00A lollygagging pinniped ... I love your story and ...A lollygagging pinniped ... I love your story and your way with words! Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57692869475388509722017-11-10T07:41:03.506+00:002017-11-10T07:41:03.506+00:00@ Sharon - it's not exactly a sea-gem of a sto...@ Sharon - it's not exactly a sea-gem of a story ... but amused me to write ... and I could write about the Cornish seas ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - thanks for your thoughts - <br /><br />@ Troutbirder - yes I now realise it's a word quite commonly used in the States. We were just encouraged to not be lazy! Which I'm sure we were as kids - enjoying doing what we were happy doing ... probably not helping much.<br /><br />Thanks everyone ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15456207357962397612017-11-10T07:37:12.931+00:002017-11-10T07:37:12.931+00:00@ Elsie - lollygagging is obviously more common in...@ Elsie - lollygagging is obviously more common in the States - it's not something I've come across over here .. love your saying though - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48642173065156683582017-11-10T01:03:29.408+00:002017-11-10T01:03:29.408+00:00My mom used that word to me a lot when I was a tee...My mom used that word to me a lot when I was a teenager. Apparently I was inflicted with the dread disease when attempting to avoid helping around the house...:( troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65702640186358673942017-11-09T21:46:14.128+00:002017-11-09T21:46:14.128+00:00Hope you've had a great Thursday, Hilary, and ...Hope you've had a great Thursday, Hilary, and a pleasant evening.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40170426122374198712017-11-09T21:19:37.682+00:002017-11-09T21:19:37.682+00:00Cute story! I love the photographs. So sweet. I lo...Cute story! I love the photographs. So sweet. I love sea creatures. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5917358068434332262017-11-09T14:35:23.483+00:002017-11-09T14:35:23.483+00:00Such a wonderful tale! They are so adorable! I hav...Such a wonderful tale! They are so adorable! I have to admit, I use that word with my kids, "Would you guys quit lollygagging around! We need to get out here!" *smiles*<br /><br />Have a beachy week!<br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38602699532774756472017-11-09T07:05:48.953+00:002017-11-09T07:05:48.953+00:00@ Sherry - oh so would I ... just to switch off an...@ Sherry - oh so would I ... just to switch off and bob about ... lollygag describes it so well ... <br /><br />@ Chrys - they are delightful creatures and I'd like to follow their lead ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73822929442440034342017-11-08T18:49:44.669+00:002017-11-08T18:49:44.669+00:00I love otters, and I want to lollygag in water lik...I love otters, and I want to lollygag in water like one. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-645143579629681642017-11-08T16:58:39.915+00:002017-11-08T16:58:39.915+00:00I'd like to be lollygagging like a sea otter-i...I'd like to be lollygagging like a sea otter-in warm water! Sounds like a relaxing thing to do! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79164843069081698582017-11-08T07:26:56.829+00:002017-11-08T07:26:56.829+00:00@ Val - I just loved the word, while the pastime I...@ Val - I just loved the word, while the pastime I could happily do!! It is a delight watching seals bob around ... <br /><br />@ Lynn - that's great if I gave you your morning smile!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - thank you ... I could do with more lollygagging just now?! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75264915095488827312017-11-07T10:52:40.424+00:002017-11-07T10:52:40.424+00:00Love this, Hilary - thank you for the morning smil...Love this, Hilary - thank you for the morning smile!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67556642641869239722017-11-07T08:40:34.626+00:002017-11-07T08:40:34.626+00:00What a wonderful word and pastime - lollygagging, ...What a wonderful word and pastime - lollygagging, that is! I love watching seals...a really lovely post, Hilary!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.com