tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4683607944748097001..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Olympics and Wimbledon ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72673177701003104092012-07-18T08:07:48.975+01:002012-07-18T08:07:48.975+01:00Hi Deniz - that's amazing isn't it - I'...Hi Deniz - that's amazing isn't it - I've got some information here on the Olympics in general .. but haven't had time to check things out due to recent circumstances.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to catching up - and your snippet is fascinating .. I wonder how our Games will pan out in the long run .. especially as we've gone from the wealthy noughties to the economic upheavals of a few years later and global recession or near enough ..<br /><br />Thanks for giving us this insight .. times are not easy for so many now ... but everyone mucked in after the war - let's hope we can all muck in and help out again in the years ahead. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12016447693773077602012-07-17T13:48:01.454+01:002012-07-17T13:48:01.454+01:00Great post, Hilary!
They had an article about the ...Great post, Hilary!<br />They had an article about the 1948 London Olympics in our paper last week - apparently, despite rationing and everything, the Olympics actually made money that year!<br />Wonder how long it's been since any city could say that? We (in Montreal) only just finished paying off our Olympic stadium - from 1976!! - a couple of years ago...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21423247894959439842012-07-12T05:50:47.339+01:002012-07-12T05:50:47.339+01:00@ Joylene .. it will just be amazing to be in the ...@ Joylene .. it will just be amazing to be in the country, while the Olympics is going on .. I'll need a year to catch up!<br /><br />@ Susanne - amazing how many of us sit ourselves down on the sofa to Olympics watch .. enjoy<br /><br />The chair is just such fun isn't it - and comfortable apparently ..<br /><br />@ Paula - now that the hosepipe ban has been lifted down here .. I expect they'll put the vans back in the workshop for repainting very soon. I'm sure the joke is on them now .. must get tiring hearing the ribald comments! Glad you enjoyed the post ..<br /><br />@ Alex - it's just going to be plain fun ... I'm going to love seeing what's happening .. <br /><br />Cheers Joylene, Susanne, Paula and Alex .. many thanks - see you soon .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28676822541584059082012-07-11T21:18:14.624+01:002012-07-11T21:18:14.624+01:00I think it will be great seeing the games played a...I think it will be great seeing the games played at Wimbledon. I remember watching the tournaments there many years ago.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20839514564559115932012-07-11T21:06:41.788+01:002012-07-11T21:06:41.788+01:00Wow another amazing posting, Hilary! I love the id...Wow another amazing posting, Hilary! I love the idea of driving a Van with 'We in a drought' logo plastered on the side through flood water. Crazy or what! I bet the driver has had his leg pull a few times over that ;-)Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-170961252232293462012-07-11T19:07:24.470+01:002012-07-11T19:07:24.470+01:00Yep, looking forward to watching the Olympics on T...Yep, looking forward to watching the Olympics on TV. <br /><br />That chair made out of tennis balls is pretty cool. Wonder how comfortable it is?<br />: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28712404306644419362012-07-11T16:07:43.263+01:002012-07-11T16:07:43.263+01:00I just know you're going to enjoy the games ve...I just know you're going to enjoy the games very much. I'll be there in spirit. Thanks for this post. Most fascinating... as usual.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15718566975844147892012-07-11T14:23:44.455+01:002012-07-11T14:23:44.455+01:00@ Juliet - I've noticed I've going from 38...@ Juliet - I've noticed I've going from 382 to 381 on occasions recently .. but as you say why - you drop off I've no idea .. I've been out for a few hours and number 382 has still not come back. Strange.<br /><br />Well it hasn't stopped raining today - we've got our fair share today on the south coast.<br /><br />@ Theresa - there's an enormous amount going - and it's countrywide, not just London - the Olympic Flame gets down here next Tuesday ... I hope we have a dry day!<br /><br />I'm told it's remarkably comfy .. not long to go now just over two weeks ..<br /><br />@ Liara - thanks so much .. I just select the interesting snippets from things I hear or read and weave them together .. <br /><br />Yes - the blog content is well stocked with 'useless fun information' isn't it .. I'll get to sort something out soon ..<br /><br />Life never stands still - it's how we interpret our time through it - normality is today and tomorrow .. just take any opportunity arising and enjoy life. Certainly the Olympics is embracing London ..it's fun ..<br /><br />Cheers Juliet, Theresa and Liara .. always good to see you all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33313318649804399312012-07-11T13:37:17.281+01:002012-07-11T13:37:17.281+01:00This trivia trove is amazing. You are a wealth of...This trivia trove is amazing. You are a wealth of information that rivals versions of Trivial Pursuit. Ever consider creating your own trivia game? My gracias! You certinaly have more than enough content here in a blog. Love how you acknowledge a sense of 'normal' is forever changing. The judgmental mind interprets what changes in life while the unseen remains silent, humble and unchanged.Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69583302139105392232012-07-11T12:34:32.138+01:002012-07-11T12:34:32.138+01:00So much going on in England these days! Wimbledon...So much going on in England these days! Wimbledon purple and Olympic purple? This is going to be a very happy color time for me! <br /><br />That chair must be very odd to sit on. <br /><br />I can't wait for the Olympics to begin.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64741550829146234092012-07-11T09:44:41.028+01:002012-07-11T09:44:41.028+01:00I've dropped off your blog list again, so have...I've dropped off your blog list again, so have just signed up once more. Whatever is happening?! I just hope that the rain stops for Wimbledon and the Olympics.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65722668350647140582012-07-11T08:17:59.774+01:002012-07-11T08:17:59.774+01:00@ Jo - more is coming out about the austere games ...@ Jo - more is coming out about the austere games of 1948 .. at least reminding us of how life was after the War. I'm sure Andy Murray will succeed - it was an incredible match - but Federer just came up with the goods when it mattered ... incredible ability they both have.<br /><br />@ Laura - sport isn't everyone's cup of tea is it .. but I'm looking forward to seeing Wimbledon transformed .. and the sofa has a history - and apparently is very comfortable - surprisingly.<br /><br />@ Sara - well let's hope so .. six chances maybe we'll get one I hope so - it'd be a good year to do it. Murray has changed and is stronger in his mind - I'm sure he'll be a grand slam winner sometime soon.<br /><br />Well you too have first-hand feedback of what is happening in London via your daughter - I saw about the drills at London Bridge Station - where the Shard is - I want to make one last visit before the Olympics to that part of London .. <br /><br />I think Londoners and London workers are going to be slightly upset at things - just sincerely hope all goes well and everyone can enjoy the time.<br /><br />Sara - having sat through two rainstorms this a.m. already - I hope so too .. <br /><br />@ Clarissa - it's going to happen in a flash .. personally I really do not enjoy football - but then we have it 11 months of the year - and I guess this is a great opportunity for you .. enjoy it!<br /><br />@ Chuck - a few weeks of jet stream rain and that grass will be bright green once again! I just hope it stays dry .. this weather is getting everyone down .. <br /><br />The final was fantastic wasn't it - amazing match - full of drama but such wonderful tennis .. I was sort of watching as I'd other things going on .. Andy will have his day - this I'm sure.<br /><br />Thanks everyone great to see you and enjoy life - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7573898114003634122012-07-11T02:18:37.045+01:002012-07-11T02:18:37.045+01:00I am ready for the games to begin!! I cannot imagi...I am ready for the games to begin!! I cannot imagine how that grass is going to hold up though all the matches...you saw how worn it was in the Federer/Murray finals. BTW...I was really rooting for Murray, I love watching history being made. He gave a great showing but Roger was a little too tough. Maybe the Olympics will be Andy's time.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39367194470580406812012-07-10T21:16:59.817+01:002012-07-10T21:16:59.817+01:00I can not wait for the Olympics. I'm especiall...I can not wait for the Olympics. I'm especially waiting for football.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60826127619736387042012-07-10T19:31:46.930+01:002012-07-10T19:31:46.930+01:00Hilary -- I think England has a good chance at the...Hilary -- I think England has a good chance at the tennis gold this year:~) There's something special about playing for your country and Murray, while he didn't win on Sunday last, showed his strength in the Wimbledon finals. It was easy being Murray. He's like the horse given extra weight -- It's hard to win with a whole country and history on the line:~)<br /><br />As always, I love your posts about places in England and especially the ones about the Olympics. I was able to tell my daughter (though she already knew) exactly where the beach volleyball would be played:~)<br /><br />To be honest, she's not exactly looking forward to being in the midst of the actual Olympics. They've having drills about how to get themselves to work on time:~)<br /><br />Great post, Hilary and thank you!<br />I hope the weather gets better soon!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54848482092918924252012-07-10T13:08:25.563+01:002012-07-10T13:08:25.563+01:00I'm not much for tennis but I LOVE those day-g...I'm not much for tennis but I LOVE those day-glo shoes! And that sofa is a real hoot - probably not very comfortable, though.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28122878295217577792012-07-10T12:56:42.446+01:002012-07-10T12:56:42.446+01:00I remember the last London Olympics, shortly after...I remember the last London Olympics, shortly after WWII I seem to think. I can imagine what is going on these days. Its wonderful that Wimbledon is going to host the tennis. I do wish we could produce more tennis winners though. I was interested in the history of tennis and the Olympics.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66481869006201074282012-07-10T10:20:33.145+01:002012-07-10T10:20:33.145+01:00Hi Deborah .. I know some people who have got tick...Hi Deborah .. I know some people who have got tickets - lucky things .. but I think I agree with you re the crowds, let alone the weather .. <br /><br />I can't believe you missed the rain beating on the roof - the commentators couldn't hear themselves think .. and the players couldn't hear the ball hit the racket, or the score etc ... we had rain down here!<br /><br />The sofa has a story .. perhaps I'll tell it in my next post ... <br /><br />Cheers - and hope we can keep relatively dry ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33882078386447385692012-07-10T10:02:17.099+01:002012-07-10T10:02:17.099+01:00We were not among the lucky ones to get Olympic ti...We were not among the lucky ones to get Olympic tickets - but given the crowds and the vagaries of the British Weather, I will be just as happy to watch from home. I love the tennis ball sofa and although I watched the Federa/Murray match I confess to not noticing the rain thundering down - my mind turns off to everything else when I concentrate (much to the chagrin of my family at times) besides, it was bright sunshine here! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46764892972719065572012-07-10T02:23:11.442+01:002012-07-10T02:23:11.442+01:00Hi Hilary,
I didn't know tennis was every pla...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />I didn't know tennis was every played on grass. I guess it makes sense though. <br /><br />A tennis ball chair? Doesn't look that comfy. <br /><br />Enjoy the games!Chase Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936179353954941946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45778802085508456252012-07-09T22:14:03.234+01:002012-07-09T22:14:03.234+01:00Oh I thank the wise person who decided to build a ...Oh I thank the wise person who decided to build a retractable roof over Wimbledon centre court especially yesterday! LOL!!! <br /><br />And after the excitement of the torch relay going pass Herts over the weekend, I totally can't wait for the Olympics to begin!!! It's all so exciting!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89531899690283604862012-07-09T21:13:59.971+01:002012-07-09T21:13:59.971+01:00Hi everyone .. I'm away for ages - get up a po...Hi everyone .. I'm away for ages - get up a post and within two hours have 10 comments .. you're all amazing ...<br /><br />@ Steve - it is just dashing towards us .. it will be amazing - but crumbs so much is happening!<br /><br />@ Lynn - that's great .. it'll be so interesting to see Wimbledon in different colours - even today the tv footage of Federer going back - those purple awnings were on their way up .. <br /><br />@ Diane - I agree Marray was definitely better than nothing .. and as for being on the Wimbledon staff - that is another matter. I've a cousin who I'm sure will be down there line-judging she was on centre court last weekend .. <br /><br />I agree lots to do .. and there will be summary repeats - thank goodness .. <br /><br />@ Morning AJ - I love my sports - and am so looking forward to seeing how it all pans out - it's the competitive streak - in some of us!!<br /><br />@ Annalisa - it was a pity - but Federer made some incredible play - just fantastic to watch .. I feel sorry for Murray - but I think he'll be stronger ... but it would have rounded off a fantastic jubilee-diamond year .. as Virginia Wade did for the Silver Jubilee back in 1977 - who knows what the Olympics will bring.<br /><br />@ Luanna .. oh boy am I - and looking up venues for posts etc .. is a great way to learn about London. You'll be having happy memories ...<br /><br />@ Susan - I'm hopeless .. always in tears .. so quite understand your reaction to the USA and Atlanta back in 1996.<br /><br />The crowds will I suspect be terrible .. I'm going north, but am flying over London!<br /><br />It'll just be great to be able to see it on tv - as long as we have better commentators than the hash they made for the Jubilee Pageant .. <br /><br />Rain rain go away - come again another day .. unlikely for the foreseeable future?!<br /><br />@ Teresa - wouldn't it be fun if we go to an event together .. I didn't apply for tickets as I was unsure of my mother's situation .. but just being in the UK will be brilliant I think .. and we have the net .. not the same, but we can share in the time zone .. Thrilling it will be!<br /><br />@ Grace - you're extremely kind - I have no training and just write - but I like to know and therefore educate myself - as I pass on information to you all ... if you're all happy - so am I!!<br /><br />So no - I've never been a teacher - a little late to take it up now - but can do it this way ... <br /><br />Delighted you enjoy the posts and they'll keep coming ... many thanks -<br /><br />@ Rosaria - glad you enjoy the different approach I take to the posts ..<br /><br />Thanks so much all of you - I really appreciate your comments .. just a wonderful supportive group - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71839442470429133562012-07-09T20:46:47.729+01:002012-07-09T20:46:47.729+01:00It's such a treat getting the up-close and per...It's such a treat getting the up-close and personal touch! Thanks, H.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6013229291713035612012-07-09T20:43:52.979+01:002012-07-09T20:43:52.979+01:00Greetings Hilary,
I have been absent from your blo...Greetings Hilary,<br />I have been absent from your blog for too long, and was at once swept up into the spit-spot cadence of your writing rhythm.<br /><br />Have I mentioned that I do so enjoy your writing style?<br /><br />You simultaneously educate, supply sparkling commentary, and share with us an insight as to the way you must communicate with others in daily face to face encounters.<br /><br />I do have to ask...have you ever been a Classroom Teacher?<br />(Having been in the profession for 23 years, I have a certain scope on the basic personality of "Those of US who TEACH"...and you certainly strike me as a Teacher."<br /><br />Either way you are a treasure. <br /><br />BTW, I am thorouoghly enjoying your olympic posts. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />In Him,<br />GraceGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661762570114722355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37830353293812515652012-07-09T20:43:35.415+01:002012-07-09T20:43:35.415+01:00Can't wait for the Olympics. What would be bet...Can't wait for the Olympics. What would be better is if I could be there in person. That would be thrilling!<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.com