tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2495326575982198323..comments2024-03-18T08:28:21.036+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: We Are the World Blogfest … # 5 - Beachy Head Emergency ServicesHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6396892331302091552017-08-22T03:51:58.110+01:002017-08-22T03:51:58.110+01:00Just popping in to say hello, and hope you have a ...Just popping in to say hello, and hope you have a great week! Hugs...ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78504659834634176162017-08-18T12:02:18.055+01:002017-08-18T12:02:18.055+01:00Hi Mary - yes we are lucky with our rescue teams a...Hi Mary - yes we are lucky with our rescue teams and volunteers - who are prepared and ready to help in times of dire need ... thank you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19471395080847597262017-08-17T15:28:04.619+01:002017-08-17T15:28:04.619+01:00This is important work. Rescue teams risk their li...This is important work. Rescue teams risk their lives for others who in distress. God bless them.<br />Mary at <a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br /><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3137096534836228732017-08-07T13:44:30.714+01:002017-08-07T13:44:30.714+01:00Thanks Keith ... it is sad up there, if one dwells...Thanks Keith ... it is sad up there, if one dwells on what can happen on the Downs. That's a good walk from here to Seaford ... I certainly couldn't be a Chaplain ... but over the years I've done my bit helping others. We are lucky that the Downs are regularly patrolled to help those Chaplains ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65435786087815216272017-08-07T12:03:05.345+01:002017-08-07T12:03:05.345+01:00I regularly walk along the cliffs from Eastbourne ...I regularly walk along the cliffs from Eastbourne to Seaford and I'm always moved by the little crosses and floral tributes on the cliff edge at Beachy Head. The Chaplains who patrol day and night do a wonderful job - one I really don't think I could do.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77872362280257702042017-08-06T10:30:08.227+01:002017-08-06T10:30:08.227+01:00Thanks Donna ... if they are paid, yes ... if not ...Thanks Donna ... if they are paid, yes ... if not I'm sure the benefit of giving (to save lives, or help in times of need) is almost certainly worth as much ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83282810354879084422017-08-06T04:15:39.894+01:002017-08-06T04:15:39.894+01:00Emergency service workers deserve every penny they...Emergency service workers deserve every penny they are paid.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81883567950771244852017-08-05T18:48:27.515+01:002017-08-05T18:48:27.515+01:00Thanks Michelle - we can so easily forget our Emer...Thanks Michelle - we can so easily forget our Emergency Workers til they're suddenly and urgently needed - when they respond so magnificently ... good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23200363709334437652017-08-05T18:40:19.397+01:002017-08-05T18:40:19.397+01:00Thank goodness for these selfless individuals who ...Thank goodness for these selfless individuals who risk their loves in the service of others. Thank you for showcasing these amazing people and their much-needed services!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88346237593680999972017-08-05T10:01:14.205+01:002017-08-05T10:01:14.205+01:00@ Gattina - yes Beachy Head is a draw if you'r...@ Gattina - yes Beachy Head is a draw if you're visiting - but you most certainly shouldn't have crawled to look over ... you could easily have gone with the collapsed cliff. You've been busy ... but 9 years of visiting has enabled you to see quite a lot.<br /><br />@ Claudia - there are signs saying danger ... but as you can tell people just don't take on board the dangers ... <br /><br />@ Madeleine - yes we are lucky the emergency services and volunteers are around to help when needed.<br /><br />@ Ann- how good to see you and I've connected. Thankfully we have these wonderful people who are prepared to serve, or who work in emergency services ... <br /><br />@ Gary - lovely to see you - oh dear Penny still, quite rightly, ruling the waves!! Those services are run by wonderful and understand people - we are lucky .. as you say: kudos and respect to them ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone - it's always good to remember these Emergency Services, they are always there in the background (so often) for us ... but ready when needed. Thankfully the weather has calmed down ... but the crumbling cliffs will crumble as and when! Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36690063192181502142017-08-05T00:35:30.075+01:002017-08-05T00:35:30.075+01:00Hi Hilary,
Well, finally, eventually, I've ac...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Well, finally, eventually, I've actually arrived here to comment on your post. Must type quick because, predictably, Penny has decided she needs to go out, yet again.<br /><br />Those who do such heroic work at Beachy head, the professionals and the volunteers of the emergency services, do such a stellar job and selflessly, put their own lives potentially at risk. Kudos and respect to them. <br /><br />Wishing you a peaceful weekend, Hilary.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13198621487939697862017-08-04T21:08:31.637+01:002017-08-04T21:08:31.637+01:00Hi, dear friend. What an important post, recognizi...Hi, dear friend. What an important post, recognizing those who look after their fellow humans. They deserve glory, laud, and honor! (Yes, I'm back, again blogging, again on a limited basis ... choosing whom I want/can keep in touch with. As you say in your positive way, Interaction is the Key! It's a WordPress blog, though ... I will send you an email soon to explain it. URL onceuponamemoirblog.com)Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082749648765855229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6588269716277133342017-08-04T14:56:47.360+01:002017-08-04T14:56:47.360+01:00Gods blessings on them all.Gods blessings on them all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49787067350129971622017-08-04T12:17:24.710+01:002017-08-04T12:17:24.710+01:00Beautiful views-No idea of the lurking dangers. I&...Beautiful views-No idea of the lurking dangers. I'll be sharing this shoutout to your emergency services. The Unknown Journey Ahead agingonthespectrum.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69202305519283937292017-08-04T11:00:07.490+01:002017-08-04T11:00:07.490+01:00You bring back so many memories ! I have been so o...You bring back so many memories ! I have been so often at Beachy Head ! I even crawled on my belly to until the edge and looked down ! Terrible fortunately I wasn't standing I would have gotten dizzy ! <br />This year I won't come to Eastbourne. I have been doing a tour around Ireland and there is not much time left. It will be the first time I am not coming after 9 years ! Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41630638167111250602017-08-04T07:14:53.761+01:002017-08-04T07:14:53.761+01:00@ Julie – we are so lucky to have them and the sea...@ Julie – we are so lucky to have them and the seas recently have been really rough – even though it’s warm (relatively) … lots of rescuing required … <br /><br />@ Ronel – the cliffs here will be crumbling even more soon – we’ve had some quite big falls this year already … I agree it must be awful to feel the world falling away as a cliff slippage occurs, let alone if one is underneath – that happens too … <br /><br />@ Ro – many thanks – hugs back … <br /><br />@ Suzanne – yes, fortunately the services are available around our coasts – as too yours in Cornwall … and the volunteers – we are so lucky … <br /><br />@ CD – if you’re in one of those coastal communities then those volunteer people are always available … coming from Cornwall we as a family know that. Coast guards have a very pertinent role in island or coastal life … and it’s good to know you have friends and relatives in various services. Delightful to think of that coast guard LEGO boat on a shelf above your son’s bed … <br /><br />They lifeboat practices here regularly … also the helicopter rescue service – as you’ve mentioned seeing your local services practising from your office window. The coast guard I’m sure is a service you won’t forget … <br /><br />@ Susan – you’re right emergency responders are great people there for us in times of need. The South Downs end here at Eastbourne, but the North chalk Downs appear further east in Kent and include the White Cliffs of Dover … the song is very evocative … yes these cliffs are really quite crumbly and unsafe at the edges … beautiful too … <br /><br />@ Lynn- sadly people do fall from the cliffs, or get buried at the bottom after a fall … it is a beauty spot for so many of us … <br /><br />@ Shilpa – as you say ‘kudos to those silent workers’ – we are lucky to have them available for us … <br /><br />@ Diane – they certainly do put their lives on the line to help others … <br /><br />@ Troutbirder – your trip to Ireland sounded wonderful … and I’m glad you had time to reflect when you visited the cliffs at Moher – they are high, formed of jagged shale and sandstone, rising above the storm tossed ocean.<br /><br />@ Christine – yes a big thank you is so appropriate … <br /><br />@ Sandra – thanks for popping by … <br /><br />@ Lynda – I agree we are lucky to have so many agencies on hand to help us when they are needed at that moment’s notice … <br /><br />Thanks so much to you all for visiting – the Services have been hard at work this week … our English summer is rather stormy at the moment … have good weekends – cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58113961448899227212017-08-04T01:38:28.131+01:002017-08-04T01:38:28.131+01:00All the different emergency services across the wo...All the different emergency services across the world do an amazing job.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41285920802492130692017-08-03T23:15:34.869+01:002017-08-03T23:15:34.869+01:00Just stopped by to say, hey.
Hope your day has bee...Just stopped by to say, hey.<br />Hope your day has been productive and pleasant.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24827478751098398642017-08-03T20:38:17.088+01:002017-08-03T20:38:17.088+01:00A big thanks to those marvelous people. A big thanks to those marvelous people. Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65851522980991538262017-08-03T19:18:13.994+01:002017-08-03T19:18:13.994+01:00Heroic emergency people indeed. I have great respe...Heroic emergency people indeed. I have great respect for them and the risks they take pulling people out of risky situations. Standing above the Cliffs of Mohr on a very windy day made me very conscious of high cliffs above a storm tossed ocean....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36299390001818879292017-08-03T18:19:02.656+01:002017-08-03T18:19:02.656+01:00Those people put their lives on the line for other...Those people put their lives on the line for others. Wonderful choice.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66169422819320859202017-08-03T17:59:53.432+01:002017-08-03T17:59:53.432+01:00Kudos to these silent workers who save people and ...Kudos to these silent workers who save people and make a big difference in the lives of so many of them. Thanks for sharing about the Emergency and Volunteer Services, Hilary!Shilpa Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016927627801620377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11873551534359138492017-08-03T17:30:45.970+01:002017-08-03T17:30:45.970+01:00I admire the work they do and shudder to think of ...I admire the work they do and shudder to think of anyone falling from those cliffs. They are so lovely. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39753405247686968592017-08-03T17:08:57.630+01:002017-08-03T17:08:57.630+01:00Emergency responders all over the world deserve ou...Emergency responders all over the world deserve our gratitude. Most of them are very dedicated to the work they do, and they sure don't do it for the money. <br /><br />Thanks to your pictures, a song is now imbedded in my head... "The White Cliffs of Dover." Your cliffs are so beautiful, but apparently, very hazardous, too. (I guess we're still waiting hopefully for the "love and laughter and peace ever after"...)<br /><br />Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5080514772396637982017-08-03T15:03:17.292+01:002017-08-03T15:03:17.292+01:00I come from an island province where we are consta...I come from an island province where we are constantly at the mercy of the ocean, so it's something always forefront on our minds. I have a number of friends and relatives in the coast guard and rescue services (and quite a few in volunteer fire departments, too). My son has a coast guard LEGO boat on the shelf above his bed. I see the local emergency teams practicing on the river outside my office regularly.<br /><br />I never thought about it before, but the Coast Guard and related services are something I'm never going to forgot. :-)C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.com