tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2730060838239670606..comments2024-03-29T15:22:02.787+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Salmon Fishing in the YemenHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77135006162097581252012-06-25T21:00:36.111+01:002012-06-25T21:00:36.111+01:00Hi Suze .. both are so British - you'll enjoy ...Hi Suze .. both are so British - you'll enjoy them .. not terribly deep - but just good old fashioned entertainment with some added interest from the Brits ..<br /><br />Enjoy when you get to watch them .. cheers HilsHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37883285414696637412012-06-25T18:28:57.550+01:002012-06-25T18:28:57.550+01:00Honestly, this makes me want to watch 'Salmon ...Honestly, this makes me want to watch 'Salmon Fishing' even more. I've got all kinds of proper anticipation built up, now!<br /><br />Thanks, Hil!Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78349743932650789552012-05-30T17:30:24.971+01:002012-05-30T17:30:24.971+01:00Hi Deniz - good .. you'll love them I'm su...Hi Deniz - good .. you'll love them I'm sure .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73877116077772906632012-05-30T13:45:11.151+01:002012-05-30T13:45:11.151+01:00Ooh, yes, both these movies are on my Must Watch l...Ooh, yes, both these movies are on my Must Watch list!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56669590821540202612012-05-30T07:15:17.920+01:002012-05-30T07:15:17.920+01:00@ Amanda - the films are fun and I do hope you can...@ Amanda - the films are fun and I do hope you can get time out to see them. The Eden Project is amazing isn't it - always love stopping off for a quick visit. <br /><br />Isn't having the sun out just wonderful .. enjoy it ..<br /><br />@ Lynn - there's just something about the little fields of England, the hedges, gardens and their flowers ... excellent you had a visit over. Enjoy the films when you get to see them.<br /><br />@ Susan - they're both very good if you can steel yourself to watch both films!!<br /><br />Cheers Amanda, Lynn and Susan .. thanks for visiting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43510054344929927302012-05-30T03:05:43.281+01:002012-05-30T03:05:43.281+01:00I've seen trailers for the Marigold movie. Alt...I've seen trailers for the Marigold movie. Although not much of a movie goer, this one looks like fun.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33297996964113854362012-05-29T18:38:54.138+01:002012-05-29T18:38:54.138+01:00I visited England in June 1997 - I loved the flowe...I visited England in June 1997 - I loved the flowers - such a beautiful place.<br /><br />And I will definitely see those films.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13140879766954606172012-05-29T17:47:56.661+01:002012-05-29T17:47:56.661+01:00The films look interesting, and are on my list of ...The films look interesting, and are on my list of must sees. Your trip was blessed with some lovely weather, I really enjoyed the Eden project when I visited Devon a while back. Making the most of the sunny days and topping up my vitamin d levels! Blessings, AmandaAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56722030225539531142012-05-29T17:12:02.075+01:002012-05-29T17:12:02.075+01:00@ Julie - everyone seems to be going with their mo...@ Julie - everyone seems to be going with their mothers and enjoying the film .. I didn't watch Downton Abbey - I know I'll get to see it sometime .. excellent actresses though.<br /><br />Thanks re my 'aunt and uncle' .. it was a fitting farewell ... <br /><br />@ Talli - great - you and Mr TR will enjoy them .. <br /><br />It is just wonderful in the sunny countryside - so picturesque ..<br /><br />Cheers Julie and Talli - thanks for visiting .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42030949221242597512012-05-29T15:05:49.530+01:002012-05-29T15:05:49.530+01:00Both these films are on my list! And you're ri...Both these films are on my list! And you're right - May is a fantastic time to come to England. The countryside is beautiful.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50290218000823468492012-05-29T08:14:42.544+01:002012-05-29T08:14:42.544+01:00I saw the Marigold Hotel with my mom, and we both ...I saw the Marigold Hotel with my mom, and we both enjoyed it. Two of the leading ladies are from Downton Abbey, so it was nice to see them in different roles. Sorry for the loss of your friend, and the sad news about your uncle. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12956749111939202782012-05-29T07:27:24.746+01:002012-05-29T07:27:24.746+01:00@ Nick - the tea was very good and just what was r...@ Nick - the tea was very good and just what was required .. <br /><br />I hope you get a chance to see the films and just chill out letting your mind wander away - a good relief <br /><br />@ Jenny - that's great news and you report it was the best movie you've seen in a while. I might check The Avengers out .. but probably not - a lot going on.<br /><br />Yes - I feel like that - but it'll pop up on tv fairly soon - so I'll watch it as it comes along.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the journey with me ..<br /><br />@ Liara - humour, light relief .. taking us away from our 'toils and troubles' - certainly uplifts the soul .. and I feel energised just thinking about the films.<br /><br />@ Juliet - delighted you've seen Marigold Hotel .. and was as you describe it .. a good laugh and heart warming.<br /><br />Sorry about your cold - comes of winter time! It's interesting what we take on board and remember isn't it - the castle posts must have lodged quite well in your brain .. I'm delighted to read.<br /><br />There are now quite a few out-house production studios/houses that produce some amazing works for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 .. as well as the in-house broadcasts of the BBC, relative to public tv at large - the Queen's trips, pageants etc ..<br /><br />So pleased you picked up on the linseed field - I so rarely see them now .. it always gives me great pleasure seeing the reaches of that rather pretty forget-me-not blue colour ..<br /><br />Thanks Nick, Jenny, Liara and Juliet .. enjoy the rest of the week ..cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65186378482539675212012-05-29T06:02:09.914+01:002012-05-29T06:02:09.914+01:00I love the Marigold Hotel movie - it gave me a goo...I love the Marigold Hotel movie - it gave me a good laugh and was also very heart-warming. I'll look out for the other one if it's more of the same. While languishing with a cold I've been watching the DVDs of Brideshead Revisited, enjoying the castles and thinking of your posts as I did so, and also the sheer quality of British productions. Thanks for another varied post - the trip to Cornwall sounds very special, and an important farewell to a loved elder. <br />PS the linseed field is beautiful!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25178062497639509062012-05-29T04:46:51.429+01:002012-05-29T04:46:51.429+01:00Appreciate your film reviews. You remind us that e...Appreciate your film reviews. You remind us that everything we think we want is because we think we will feel better as the result of the experience. Humour uplifts the soul and energizes the spirit.Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11316085112913056152012-05-29T04:19:06.156+01:002012-05-29T04:19:06.156+01:00Hi Hilary - What a wonderfully delicious post...so...Hi Hilary - What a wonderfully delicious post...so full of great entertainment and adventures.<br /><br />I went to see "...Marigold Hotel" with my mother...it was truly the best movie I've seen in a long while. Mind you...I did take in The Avengers and loved, loved, loved it.<br /><br />But...back to the first...I will be buying a copy of "...Marigold Hotel" because one view is definitely not enough.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your journey to Cornwall...the flowers are beautiful.<br /><br />Cheers, <a href="http://pearsonreport.ca" rel="nofollow">Jenny</a>Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41480609399857128492012-05-28T22:40:45.759+01:002012-05-28T22:40:45.759+01:00Sad about your friend. 95 is a very good innings t...Sad about your friend. 95 is a very good innings though. I'm glad that you got to enjoy the countryside while we're having this amazing weather and could bring us such great pics! Hmm, I fancy a cream tea now...<br /><br />I would like to see those films. Thanks for the reviews, I didn't know much about either of them.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53493060371599716092012-05-28T21:49:18.688+01:002012-05-28T21:49:18.688+01:00@ Judy .. you'll enjoy the 'relaxed' g...@ Judy .. you'll enjoy the 'relaxed' genteel film .. and in fact Salmon Fishing is quite fun too .. <br /><br />I guess you go down to Rosebank unless there's another cinema now showing those sorts of films, or get them in via DVD .. some are amazing - but I too am not keen on a few shown by the film society.<br /><br />Enjoy Marigold .. <br /><br />@ Patricia .. I saw you'd been to see the film .. and you're a great book reader. Glad to hear you enjoyed the book Salmon Fishing .. I expect I'll get a chance to read it sometime .. enjoy the film though.<br /><br />Yes - long time since you were here .. having that wonderful holiday ..<br /><br />Cheers Judy and Patricia .. so good to see you both .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11753277102325122852012-05-28T20:05:57.392+01:002012-05-28T20:05:57.392+01:00Wow great minds think a like! Thanks for commenti...Wow great minds think a like! Thanks for commenting on my Marigold Hotel review...I have ordered the book for that one.<br /><br />Salmon fishing has not arrived here, but wow I loved the book and of course British Style and humor.<br /><br /><br />I am working on short and sweet summer too...which is hard when I have just lost 2/3rds of my readers and can't get up and running on my other two blogs...I am not sure what Google did but I have lost all from my reader page and have to start over...but I am just not being picked up and promoted which makes me a wee bit panicky for my 4 years of work and effort. I still can't pay any one and I am not getting anywhere near the comments I need to move forward.<br /><br />A bit of a woe is I, but then I have the movie and book to fall back to for a smile ...and your lovely post<br />So sorry for the loss of your friend...I have been thinking it is 4 years since my trip to UK and 5 years this June since my mum passed...Life moves onPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36782841624105888102012-05-28T17:49:45.164+01:002012-05-28T17:49:45.164+01:00Oh I definitely want to see the Marigold hotel fil...Oh I definitely want to see the Marigold hotel film - have heard such good things about it! And Bill Nighy, Judi Dench and Maggie Smith are all amongst my favourite British actors.<br /><br />Salmon Fishing doesn't appeal - I still have the book on my shelf and haven't read it yet, so I probably won't get to the movie. <br /><br />Beric & I tend to avoid block buster movies as well - we watch a lot of Independent Art films from all over the world (Bhutan, Nepal, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Bulgaria, to name a few) - most well worth watching, although we've watched a few ghastly ones at times!<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-19670896554043160462012-05-28T17:33:58.620+01:002012-05-28T17:33:58.620+01:00@ Elise - glad the films sound enticing .. and if ...@ Elise - glad the films sound enticing .. and if I had some extra cash - I'd be over visiting you! One day perhaps we'll meet.<br /><br />Thank you re my 'aunt' .. she was certainly very special ..<br /><br />@ Anne - it's a fun movie .. though it is India and thugs through and through .. I'd forgotten that - I think I got caught up in the Millionaire story line. Glad you'll see these two .. enjoy them.<br /><br />@ Len - that's great - you will love them ...<br /><br />@ Shirley - these two films will be tv features in coming years .. so I shall look forward to seeing them again.<br /><br />She certainly had a very full life in Oxford - they were very clever both of them .. more than clever!!<br /><br />@ Ana - lovely to meet you .. and thanks for following and coming by. I'm delighted you enjoyed this post - and good luck with lots of fun in the blogging world.<br /><br />@ Sia - many thanks for coming out from holiday to pop in - delighted to see you!!<br /><br />We're just extraordinarily lucky here in Eastbourne - we have an exceptionally knowledgeable chap who is a member of the Film Council - so we get to see the exceptional films that don't make the circuit .. and they recommend others .. such as these two - fashionable by popular demand, rather than critics' choice!<br /><br />Thank you re my 'aunt' she was lucky being able to go the way she wanted .. <br /><br />@ JJ - glad you'll give the films a go, I'm sure you'll come out with the feel good factor!<br /><br />@ Susan - it's just opened in the States .. so I seem to have timed my post inadvertently rather well. Mobile phones are a pain - I get irritated when they're turned on to check something .. so they light up. I'm not very tolerant at times!<br /><br />Delighted you approved of my 'take on the film' .. it was fun too wasn't it. You'll enjoy the Salmon Fishing in the Yemen .. <br /><br />Yes Aunty Joan and Uncle Harold had a brilliant life together .. and all things being equal they were both happy to the end and made the most of their lives.<br /><br />The Queen usually has 4 Garden Parties I think .. but if he's receiving his MBE .. it's a different ceremony - I'll keep my eye out though. They usually only highlight the celebs?!<br /><br />What excellent news re John Metcalf - congratulations to him. They'll enjoy the pageantry of the day.<br /><br />I'm afraid our summer is going to be full of royals, tennis, Olympics, Jubilee et al and my short posts - reflecting their history - with some quirky bits from me.<br /><br />I'm afraid I'd hate to be away from the Pageantry of our history ..<br /><br />@ Stephen - glad you and your wife will get to see Marigold, and then I hope too Salmon Fishing ... <br /><br />Enjoy the films everyone - I'm sure you will .. cheers for now and thanks so much for your thoughts re my 'aunt' ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30024499599843699062012-05-28T16:38:02.665+01:002012-05-28T16:38:02.665+01:00Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is playing here. Wifey ...Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is playing here. Wifey and I will go see it. Its hard to find a good light hearted film so thanks for the review. <br /><br />I have heard of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. <br /><br />And I like that good ol' British humor too. The riciculousness of the situations is their trademark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83768740211739518182012-05-28T16:35:17.937+01:002012-05-28T16:35:17.937+01:00So fun to see the first topic of your post yesterd...So fun to see the first topic of your post yesterday, as we were off that day to see the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (which, for all the reasons you note, we thoroughly enjoyed, apart from the Mahler 9th moment of someone's cell phone going off in the middle of Maggie Smith's wonderful soliloquy!). I have marked the Yemen film also--I've not see that come anywhere near us as yet. Like you, I tend to stay away from the more mainstream films, but Marigold had all the best on offer of British humor and acting.<br /><br />And thank you, too, for taking us on your country sojourn--sad occasion, yet a good long life well-lived, it seems, and that is what must be celebrated, as you do.<br /><br />Enjoy your "mammoth year," and I do hope, even if less frequently, you will report in from time to time to tell us about that.<br /><br />Speaking of mammoth years, I was reminded of another event in England this year: The Queen's Garden Party is tomorrow, I gather. John and Dolly Metcalf will be there, as John M. is receiving his MBE. I'm not particularly a fan of the Royals, but I love to see a fine person who has contributed so much be honored in any way.Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72130453148311453822012-05-28T16:26:58.310+01:002012-05-28T16:26:58.310+01:00What an interesting post. I have not seen either f...What an interesting post. I have not seen either film yet, but just reading the titles made me laugh. I must give it a go.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72744501873814150692012-05-28T15:15:47.761+01:002012-05-28T15:15:47.761+01:00I do like British movies. I love the dry humor and...I do like British movies. I love the dry humor and I absolutely love Judi Dench! I hope it will be available here. I've watched some good foreign films with subs but I've gotten away from them--partly because of availability.<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your friend but you know, I bet she loved the idea of her life being celebrated in her garden.<br /><br />I just had to pop by and say hi even tho I'm on holiday. Hugs!<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-79463678839426176442012-05-28T14:22:13.853+01:002012-05-28T14:22:13.853+01:00Hi Hilary have just read your post.
I enjoyed read...Hi Hilary have just read your post.<br />I enjoyed reading your interesting blog. I'm new to blogging and your blog is the first that I've visited.anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987846471394473841noreply@blogger.com