tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5642170724173670569..comments2024-03-28T15:44:17.585+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Have you got talent?Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84531744508629479912011-07-10T08:48:19.687+01:002011-07-10T08:48:19.687+01:00Hi Doris .. so pleased you got here to see the vid...Hi Doris .. so pleased you got here to see the video - exactly as you say 'what a story' and definitely an inspiration .. <br /><br />Yes - it was lovely seeing Laurel and Jan again and doing a catch up .. the rain may have done us a favour in some ways, as we could spend more together. Fun - but exhausting time!<br /><br />Cheers for now and enjoy the week ahead .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64800726852572396362011-07-09T22:31:39.294+01:002011-07-09T22:31:39.294+01:00Oh My goodness, Hilary, you should have warned me ...Oh My goodness, Hilary, you should have warned me that I needed a box of kleenex when watching the video. What an extraordinaire young man. I loved the video and the story. What an inspiration!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us, Hilary. And I am glad you had a great time with friends. <br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9936328559754850822011-07-02T09:24:42.275+01:002011-07-02T09:24:42.275+01:00@ Ron - love your avatar! I totally agree with .....@ Ron - love your avatar! I totally agree with .. well not that you have no talent! Anyone who can create a blog with over 1,000 followers .. has to be 'quite clever!'<br /><br />The Korean chap is amazingly talented - one of the few extremely humble people, who really do deserve to succeed in life - he has strived to exist, let alone sing .. <br /><br />@ Ebendy .. thanks for your comment - yes we should make use of what we've got .. and never give up .. <br /><br />Thanks Ron and Ebendy .. good to see you both .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46159886190569390542011-07-01T18:15:16.247+01:002011-07-01T18:15:16.247+01:00I can't agree any better with this magnificent...I can't agree any better with this magnificent post.Truly there is the need of making use of what we posses.Life is full of ups and downs.So giving up is never a wise decision.Hope u good.I just dropped another bomb of a poem on my blog so come check it out, comment and share with friends.Good day.Ebenyadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970901567631181039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35965924682990438512011-07-01T18:09:37.924+01:002011-07-01T18:09:37.924+01:00I have no talent at all and I don't care to wa...I have no talent at all and I don't care to watch fellow talentless people make fools out of their selves on TV. My wife has all the talent in our family and she loves to watch those kinda shows :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71848810060724531692011-07-01T09:22:58.016+01:002011-07-01T09:22:58.016+01:00Hi Misha .. you're so right we need to make th...Hi Misha .. you're so right we need to make the most of what we've got .. and never give up.<br /><br />Good to see you here - thanks for coming by .. enjoy the weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83260490729110624012011-07-01T09:05:17.948+01:002011-07-01T09:05:17.948+01:00Nice post. I think it's always important to pl...Nice post. I think it's always important to play with the card's we've been dealt. If you give up immediately, you're 100% guaranteed to lose...<br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82213920377056670192011-07-01T07:25:25.763+01:002011-07-01T07:25:25.763+01:00Hi Nutschell - thank you so much .. I'll be ov...Hi Nutschell - thank you so much .. I'll be over to collect - you had such a wonderful tour of England .. it was fun following you around .. enjoy your memories and all those wonderful stories ... you too have a fun 4th July weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48355401092993873372011-06-30T21:45:00.928+01:002011-06-30T21:45:00.928+01:00hey Hilary!
I've given you a BLOG AWARD and y...hey Hilary! <br />I've given you a BLOG AWARD and you can drop by anytime you're free to get it. Hopefully it helps to brighten up your day. :)<br />warm regards,<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4084781949755593342011-06-30T18:49:49.648+01:002011-06-30T18:49:49.648+01:00Hi Judy .. been having Blogger problems (again) .....Hi Judy .. been having Blogger problems (again) .. back on line now though. Thanks re the award ..<br /><br />Yes - I thought you might recognise a couple of names!<br /><br />Your Bafana Bafana soccer player reminds me of the Slumdog Millionaire (Bombay Millionaire film) scenario .. I think those kids are back where they were .. <br /><br />A very challenging situation .. how do they keep some money, without scammers taking it from them - when they have no basic education of life beyond their immediate slums or squatter camps .. they need a really philanthropic mentor to look after them ..<br /><br />Talent in those situations certainly has a high price .. and many of the lottery winners here are now back where they were .. Sad - but life.<br /><br />Great to see you .. thinking of you and the family this weekend .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64656468285759904142011-06-30T10:26:50.183+01:002011-06-30T10:26:50.183+01:00A well deserved blog award Hilary!
And an intere...A well deserved blog award Hilary! <br /><br />And an interesting post full of wonderful snippets. Edgars and Chamber of Mines are two names that are very familiar to me!<br /><br />The Talent story reminds me of one of our Bafana Bafana soccer players - he was a homeless street kid kicking a ball around in one of the squatter camps around Jo'burg when he was spotted and went on to become an international player (can't remember his name, just the story). There was a poignant note in that he was off form during the World Cup 2010 and in an interview said he is so worried about ending up back on the streets that the pressure is sometimes too great. Shame. Talent has a high price.<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Judy-Croome/e/B00512MXM0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1" rel="nofollow">Judy, South Africa</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17327087319423195212011-06-30T07:30:31.243+01:002011-06-30T07:30:31.243+01:00Hi Davina .. good to see you here .. the award is ...Hi Davina .. good to see you here .. the award is irrestibly lovely ...<br /><br />Glad you clicked through - it's an amazing situation and just wonderful he's been found ... so humble, yet so emotive - as you say real rags to riches.<br /><br />So worth listening to .. and pleased to read you enjoyed it .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6697241819715899732011-06-30T01:10:57.669+01:002011-06-30T01:10:57.669+01:00Congrats on the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award, swe...Congrats on the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award, sweet Hilary ;-)<br /><br />I clicked through to watch that Korea's Got Talent video. Wow. What an incredible voice this guy has. Truly a rags to riches story in the making I bet. Very inspiring and hard not to be moved when listening.Davinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415450952654797175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70756673432445678332011-06-29T07:16:02.373+01:002011-06-29T07:16:02.373+01:00@ Connie .. wonderful comment - thank you! Just d...@ Connie .. wonderful comment - thank you! Just delighted to hear you that you enjoy visiting .. it's a pleasure.<br /><br />@ Theresa .. isn't it fantastic - so pleased you came back .. and like you I hope he does well especially after such an unfortunate start to life .. his achievements are incredible.<br /><br />@ Michelle .. Sharnfold Farm Shop is a lovely place to visit, buy from and also have a walk around.<br /><br />Rain ... well it gave us time together that we wouldn't have had otherwise - one advantage for old friends!<br /><br />@ Arlee .. you're right there is some incredible talent - and you particularly are able to see that creative skill ... and know the amount of work that's put in.<br /><br />This young man just has the most wonderful voice - learn his craft from listening to other singers at a concert hall, while sleeping on the street and scavenging ... <br /><br />Good to see you all .. thanks Connie, Theresa for coming back, Michelle and Lee .. enjoy the rest of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68797440420052705562011-06-29T06:20:00.858+01:002011-06-29T06:20:00.858+01:00I do watch the U.S. talent shows sometimes after t...I do watch the U.S. talent shows sometimes after they get past the silly audition segments. There is some very fine talent, but there is also a lot of silly fluff. But it does go to show that there are a lot of very talented people in the world.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24869814421960674112011-06-29T03:43:13.575+01:002011-06-29T03:43:13.575+01:00That Sharnfold Farm Shop looks inviting. Too bad i...That Sharnfold Farm Shop looks inviting. Too bad it rained so much, but it's a good thing there are so many places to get warm. ;)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33475059664098007782011-06-29T02:54:23.012+01:002011-06-29T02:54:23.012+01:00Hilary, I finally watched the video. Amazing! I ...Hilary, I finally watched the video. Amazing! I hope he does well. What an unreal story.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2761156443253256272011-06-28T23:37:33.406+01:002011-06-28T23:37:33.406+01:00I love visiting your blog, Hilary! You always have...I love visiting your blog, Hilary! You always have so much packed into each post, so full of wonderful things and new information. Thanks for sharing!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22766183977801352102011-06-28T20:06:21.564+01:002011-06-28T20:06:21.564+01:00@ Sara .. yeah .. thanks - it was just about getti...@ Sara .. yeah .. thanks - it was just about getting together and having a ball as we used to .. I have a few older! But we still relate so well .. it's wonderful.<br /><br />I know - I'm afraid food and friends .. always great together .. <br /><br />I hope perhaps you watched the video - it's worth it! <br /><br />Great to see you back though .. <br /><br />@ Patsy .. lovely to see you here .. this guy has talent - well the sort I'd love to have .. as well as the humility that goes with it ..<br /><br />It is an amazing story .. well worth the watch ..<br /><br />Thanks to you both .. good to see you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65793287261058043462011-06-28T19:53:55.033+01:002011-06-28T19:53:55.033+01:00I'm a fan of talent - any talent however weird...I'm a fan of talent - any talent however weird is sooo much better than being a 'celebrity' without a skill other than self prpmotion.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55584844843939671622011-06-28T18:23:31.681+01:002011-06-28T18:23:31.681+01:00Hilary,
I enjoyed all of this post, but must con...Hilary, <br /><br />I enjoyed all of this post, but must confess my favorite part was you telling us about the visit of your friends. It's amazing to have such a long shared friendship:~)<br /><br />I also, as usual, enjoyed your sharing of the food. Friends and food...a perfect mix for me. Thanks!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49783361493526312362011-06-27T18:54:27.312+01:002011-06-27T18:54:27.312+01:00Hi Patricia .. yes it was a fun time and good to s...Hi Patricia .. yes it was a fun time and good to see them down here.<br /><br />Glad you had a good time with your visitors, book groups etc .. and the lovely food I can imagine you serving up. Looks like it's the way to live?!<br /><br />As you say .. good friends and family and conversation .. are the best for ones health.<br /><br />Good to see you here - and thanks for thoughts re my Mama .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28165474153551001872011-06-27T18:34:33.562+01:002011-06-27T18:34:33.562+01:00wow a great weekend and good sharing here - defini...wow a great weekend and good sharing here - definitely time well spent.<br />With summer schedules, I ended up with both book groups back to back nights - with good food and fabulous conversations...the following morning I got up and the blood pressure was way normal and the weight had gone down <br /><br />Good friends and conversation no matter where are very healthy indeed.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the talent and the lovely food pics!Glad to hear that you mum enjoys hearing about friends too...Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6283736416105198552011-06-27T18:22:36.976+01:002011-06-27T18:22:36.976+01:00Hi Golden Eagle .. I don't watch them either ....Hi Golden Eagle .. I don't watch them either .. but this particular entry is extremely moving .. but only realised when I watched!<br /><br />Thanks re the award .. and the pub - I think I'd better check them out this Christmas!<br /><br />Good to see you - thanks for coming by .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43114713717451543582011-06-27T18:06:12.382+01:002011-06-27T18:06:12.382+01:00I don't really watch talent shows; I'll ch...I don't really watch talent shows; I'll check them out here and there if I find something interesting about one of the contestants, thgou. Thanks for the link to the Korea's Got Talent!<br /><br />Congratulations on the award!<br /><br />WOW at that picture of the Marine Pub. They're really decked out in Christmas decorations. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.com