tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2784135466072215667..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Gold post boxes, golden winner stamps ... Olympex 2012Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64426609368778947442012-09-10T11:49:40.057+01:002012-09-10T11:49:40.057+01:00@ Alex - he is inspirational ... he gave a great s...@ Alex - he is inspirational ... he gave a great speech last night and wrote an amazing article in The Times - which I need to digest properly ..<br /><br />@ Liara - you're always so brilliantly kind to me re my rather chaotic blog posts - so am always delighted with your take on them .. thanks so much.<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20958066324063347392012-09-10T11:42:04.193+01:002012-09-10T11:42:04.193+01:00You are a marvelous historian who invites readers ...You are a marvelous historian who invites readers to step back and take note of inspirational ways of experiencing the world. Any qualities we sense or recognize in others are drawing attention to the same dormant qualities in ourselves.Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45916523065095070532012-09-09T13:40:04.290+01:002012-09-09T13:40:04.290+01:00Now that's a worthy exhibit. I applaud Sir Phi...Now that's a worthy exhibit. I applaud Sir Philip Craven's words.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26777895732674850782012-09-09T07:41:18.765+01:002012-09-09T07:41:18.765+01:00@ Munir - good to see you ... and you can always c...@ Munir - good to see you ... and you can always copy the post across to your brother - look after yourself ..<br /><br />@ Patsy - equality at the Games is definitely there, let's hope it continues on .. it's been so inspiring.<br /><br />@ Yvonne - good to see you back - I couldn't comment a few minutes ago - the blog wouldn't let me .. <br /><br />Cheers to you all - another lovely day here in England .. and I hope the tornadoes didn't affect you in New York ...HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52644444504820990682012-09-08T22:28:16.069+01:002012-09-08T22:28:16.069+01:00These games has certainly been an eye opener for p...These games has certainly been an eye opener for people with disabilities.<br />Hope you enjoyed going around the complex. A great account Hilary of the games.<br />Yes, this bad penny has returned to the fold.....via a different blog name.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17659513381545333872012-09-08T20:59:58.301+01:002012-09-08T20:59:58.301+01:00The paralympians are indeed inspiring. It's go...The paralympians are indeed inspiring. It's good to see their achievements are being recognised in the same ways as for other soprts men and women.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28254914864842879202012-09-08T20:50:55.724+01:002012-09-08T20:50:55.724+01:00Thanks for the info. I would like to send this to ...Thanks for the info. I would like to send this to my brother whose daughter has Down Syndrome. May be he has inspirational stories to write.<br />How are you? Take care of yourself. I have been out of the blogger world for sometime. I don't know why. I am glad thought that I had a chance to stop by today.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72588773767382932012-09-08T18:21:50.016+01:002012-09-08T18:21:50.016+01:00@ Inger - there's been a degree of outcry in t...@ Inger - there's been a degree of outcry in the States too I gather .. and you have the Speciality Games. I'll do a short post in a day or two .. just to highlight this aspect<br /><br />- but I agree - with New York supporting our bid (as I describe above) from the beginning .. seems funny that America only decided to broadcast 50% of the Games ... <br /><br />Yes - real post boxes painted Gold - brilliant idea isn't it .. <br /><br />Britain has done well for the sportsmanship that these 2012 Games have given us ... <br /><br />@ Joylene - you've just beaten the Americans to the final of murderball!! So well done ...<br /><br />@ Susan - I haven't seen a real Gold Medallist's stamp yet - I might try Penzance when I go down .. <br /><br />Yes I was surprised at the inspiration I took from the brochure .. keeping our eyes open I guess!<br /><br />@ Juliet - well I inadvertently have obviously opened your eyes here - delighted that is so .. I enjoy finding the different take on life in my post ..<br /><br />@ OceanGirl - good luck with your changes and that chance of having a complete break ...<br /><br />@ Diane - Diane the thought of my face on a stamp I agree is not something I dream about!!<br /><br />Letters are expensive .. but people do still enjoy them .. I've enjoyed the cards I've been receiving re my Mama - so am grateful people make the effort. Can understand your thought process though ..<br /><br />Have lovely rest of the weekends .. we have a balmy September weekend - before the rain sets in!<br /><br />Beautiful now .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68807027994585245302012-09-08T17:08:08.724+01:002012-09-08T17:08:08.724+01:00What a great post Hilary. I can't imagine hav...What a great post Hilary. I can't imagine having my face on a stamp, I expect that only to be the Queen!! A gold post box is quite another thing, I try never to use them any more!!!<br />Have a good day DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18890067050745314692012-09-08T15:46:05.942+01:002012-09-08T15:46:05.942+01:00Hi Hilary, I had been on off with my blogging. I ...Hi Hilary, I had been on off with my blogging. I am taking in my blog private to take a "real" break. Hope to see you again soon, my friend, Hilary.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87248723908062430002012-09-08T08:35:59.293+01:002012-09-08T08:35:59.293+01:00Curiosity - stamps - gold post boxes - and inspiri...Curiosity - stamps - gold post boxes - and inspiring human beings. You have an instinct for the human story, the inspirational detail. Thank you Hilary, for bringing more of this event to life, and for helping me to understand why people collect things!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48044227796100915082012-09-08T03:20:03.244+01:002012-09-08T03:20:03.244+01:00The stamps are beautiful!
Isn't it amazing h...The stamps are beautiful! <br /><br />Isn't it amazing how events in daily life can provide inspiration for blog posts? It happens to me all the time. :)<br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43930271918874399982012-09-08T02:51:49.410+01:002012-09-08T02:51:49.410+01:00The games were so wonderful, it's nice there&#...The games were so wonderful, it's nice there's a keepsake. Canada won 21 medals. I'm so darn proud. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90246906851567978982012-09-08T00:22:35.914+01:002012-09-08T00:22:35.914+01:00I told my husband about the Paralympics and he too...I told my husband about the Paralympics and he too was upset that we haven't seen anything about it on our TV here in the US. Good for Great Britain though! Your country has done a magnificent job of everything related to both Games. And those are real post boxes, are they? How cool is that?!Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22510426491025376872012-09-07T23:31:49.530+01:002012-09-07T23:31:49.530+01:00@ Jenny - many thanks ... it's amazing what ca...@ Jenny - many thanks ... it's amazing what can happen isn't it - I'd seen the Olympex signs, but paid no significance to them - now I know and will enjoy the exhibition on my return. <br /><br />Interesting to know you're still collecting stamps - mine was a childhood thing .. <br /><br />@ Laura - I think that's what has happened to most of us ... but there's life in collecting yet ... and yes Sarah Storey has been incredible ...<br /><br />@ Old Kitty - I asked for stamps the other day and they didn't have any - I guess they might be scarce? I shall enjoy the Exhibition ...<br /><br />@ Marja - delighted you enjoyed it .. and stamps do tell so many stories ... Arohanui across the waves and round the globe!<br /><br />Cheers to the four of you - have great weekends .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39028298269780017042012-09-07T22:21:06.420+01:002012-09-07T22:21:06.420+01:00A fantastic post. These stamps tell great stories....A fantastic post. These stamps tell great stories. Arohanui and all the best, marjaMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37310137491892630292012-09-07T21:18:06.762+01:002012-09-07T21:18:06.762+01:00I am soooooo looking forward to the stamps!!! Enjo...I am soooooo looking forward to the stamps!!! Enjoy the exhibition!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78505090838646012102012-09-07T18:25:34.591+01:002012-09-07T18:25:34.591+01:00I used to be interested in stamps...until I quit m...I used to be interested in stamps...until I quit mailing anything!<br />Sarah is such a tremendous inspiration!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79066004948564739742012-09-07T18:14:00.470+01:002012-09-07T18:14:00.470+01:00Fantastic post, Hilary!
Very inspiring indeed, a...Fantastic post, Hilary! <br /><br />Very inspiring indeed, and good on you for being curious and for bending to pick up the "papier". One never knows what will come of such things.<br /><br />I felt the same sense of eagerness and curiosity with our Winter Olympics. I collect stamps so I'm always interested in seeing what these games come up with.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your Olympic experiences with us.<br /><br />Cheers, <a href="http://pearsonreport.ca" rel="nofollow">Jenny</a><br />Pearson Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422640826640133140noreply@blogger.com