tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post606638729497658007..comments2024-03-29T11:52:29.453+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Birthdays ....Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4354331047141671982011-12-29T16:57:57.360+00:002011-12-29T16:57:57.360+00:00@ Lee .. yes they do tend to run into one ... and ...@ Lee .. yes they do tend to run into one ... and I forget too .. <br /><br />A good cup of tea is just what I need - and if I had no-bake chocolate cake here .. I'd be in heaven!<br /><br />Off for tea I go .. lovely to see you .. enjoy all the celebrations - and hope you're home now and perhaps? able to relax?! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36347907166613519532011-12-29T16:11:14.754+00:002011-12-29T16:11:14.754+00:00Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, and Happy whate...Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, and Happy whatever else during this busy month. It all runs together for me and my family with birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday fun. It's a busy time for us. Pass some of that no-bake chocolate cake please.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5749484168242553082011-12-29T07:53:07.580+00:002011-12-29T07:53:07.580+00:00@ Munir .. I must say your post sounded as though ...@ Munir .. I must say your post sounded as though you'd been exceptionally busy at work .. <br /><br />Looks like you have your fair share of Christmastime babies .. not easy for them - and your Dad on Christmas Day .. it's a good time to remember him ... <br /><br />Thanks for calling in - have a good rest of the week and a very happy 2012 .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29316422315877347802011-12-29T01:51:24.795+00:002011-12-29T01:51:24.795+00:00Hello ,
Thanks for stopping by. I was extremely bu...Hello ,<br />Thanks for stopping by. I was extremely busy through out November u untill Christmas eve.<br /><br />I do remember people born in December and call them to wish a Happy Birthday. My sister in law was born on the first of January. I always call her early in the morning. Also, my husband's neice in Canada and a couple of my friends. My Dad's birthday was the same as Christmas day. I give some kind of tribute in his memory:)MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42258533760273463952011-12-28T17:23:05.892+00:002011-12-28T17:23:05.892+00:00@ Blonde Duck .. I sure did - and know you did fro...@ Blonde Duck .. I sure did - and know you did from your blog post .. looks delicious.<br /><br />@ Helen .. you can understand .. I'm lucky I'm after - coming soon!<br /><br />I'm trying to catch my tail now and be prepared for 2012 .. not long to go!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by .. and Happy Birthday belatedly .. <br /><br />To you both .. have lovely rest of 2011s and then excellent 2012s .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37487838506945581372011-12-28T14:39:28.893+00:002011-12-28T14:39:28.893+00:00What a fabulous story, Hilary! Since I have a Dece...What a fabulous story, Hilary! Since I have a December birthday, I love what you did. <br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are gearing up to celebrate 2012.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6037909527120124062011-12-28T12:24:52.923+00:002011-12-28T12:24:52.923+00:00I hope you had a merry Christmas!I hope you had a merry Christmas!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59798126010750323932011-12-28T08:16:43.830+00:002011-12-28T08:16:43.830+00:00@ Patsy .. it certainly was a surprise at the time...@ Patsy .. it certainly was a surprise at the time! Lovely to see his face.<br /><br />@ Sharon .. poor chap - and I'm glad you have his special day with him, pampering him and making sure it's his birthday and not a conglomerative affair!<br /><br />@ Karen .. the most important thing was the pleasure he enjoyed with the party .. seeing friends and family.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your Christmas wishes - past and happy! and then forward to successful and enjoyable 2012s for us .... <br /><br />Happy times ahead .. and as Karen says - great friendships too .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11088510740457876962011-12-28T02:39:32.402+00:002011-12-28T02:39:32.402+00:00What a wonderful birthday surprise for your Uncle!...What a wonderful birthday surprise for your Uncle! Sounds like such great fun. What a blessing you are! :) <br /><br />Wishing you much happiness and blessings in the new year! <br /><br />Thanks so much for your friendship,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16579762991110831372011-12-28T01:40:16.910+00:002011-12-28T01:40:16.910+00:00Great post! My hubby is one of those almost Chris...Great post! My hubby is one of those almost Christmas birthdays. He remembers getting to chose one of his Christmas presents on his birthday. :( I always try and make a fuss over him on his special day.<br /><br />Hope you had a lovely Christmas, Hilary.<br /><br />Have a Happy New Year!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70608964393243640062011-12-27T19:27:03.554+00:002011-12-27T19:27:03.554+00:00What a lovely surprise for your uncle!What a lovely surprise for your uncle!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88156608485204276682011-12-27T08:16:09.434+00:002011-12-27T08:16:09.434+00:00Hi Susan .. many thanks - as I rarely cook - this ...Hi Susan .. many thanks - as I rarely cook - this was one way I could satisfy my urge by giving him a party - a red aga would be nice!<br /><br />I hope you and your family had a lovely time and many wishes too for a successful and happy year ahead.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the festive week .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23574386348566488622011-12-27T04:19:44.770+00:002011-12-27T04:19:44.770+00:00How right you are about those birthdays, and how b...How right you are about those birthdays, and how big-hearted to make sure your uncle was remembered! Loved the photo of the Aga, too!<br /><br />Hope you had a happy Christmas, and best wishes for the year ahead!Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57196578913449051742011-12-26T15:54:29.763+00:002011-12-26T15:54:29.763+00:00@ Ann .. many thanks - I'm behind the times! g...@ Ann .. many thanks - I'm behind the times! going to catch up this week I hope.<br /><br />Sorry to read you're a little down - it's never easy is it .. I do hope that you and Jen had a blessed and beautiful time with family and friends ..there's so much we can do to heal ourselves as we become more compassionate, caring and thoughtful as we go about our daily life.<br /><br />I'm definitely not going anywhere .. so I shall thoroughly enjoy coming over to blog-comment and email occasionally and most certainly not lose touch.<br /><br />Big hugs to you Ann ..<br /><br />@ A Lady's Life - thank you too .. I really appreciate the thoughts you've expressed .. <br /><br />@ Betsy .. thanks so much for coming over and giving us Christmas wishes .. I'd love to be with you to see those boys open their stockings - now finally filled?! Happy times Betsy ...<br /><br />@ Jannie - he certainly smiled many times over the party afterwards .. he was totally bemused by it all - provided some lightness for his soul. <br /><br />And D has just reminded me of another story at his house .. will probably be my next post .. <br /><br />I'm approaching another number into old age .. and yes April might be better .. I have a few good friends in April - you said it .. 'pretty spoiled'!!<br /><br />Jannie - I'm on my way over shortly to say a belated hi and Happy Christmas etc .. sooooooon!<br /><br />@ Elaine - thank you .. he sadly has gone - but for those 7 years he remembered .. which is great to know ...<br /><br />@ Amy - he certainly seemed to feel his birthday was 'dashed by' .. so it was a treat for me to do something special for him .. and he was very appreciative.<br /><br />Many thanks - your comment means a lot to me .. it's wonderful to know that I can bring some of my Englishness across to you .. and you get the feel of your grandparents.<br /><br />I'm teaching myself and answering my own questions .. and am absolutely delighted you can feel the same way - across those miles in Canada.<br /><br />@ @ @ THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU ALL and your comments here today and those in the past ... <br /><br />I'm running behind time - but I'll be over ... big hugs and have a wonderful rest of the Christmas holiday - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48047860052483273122011-12-26T05:26:50.046+00:002011-12-26T05:26:50.046+00:00Such a loving gesture, Hilary - to give a man a bi...Such a loving gesture, Hilary - to give a man a bit of attention such that he's never received before. <br /><br />Thanks for all your fascinating posts in 2011, Hilary. In a unique way, you teach me all sort of interesting tidbits. My grandparents were from England so some of your teachings are like having them here to answer questions.Amy @ Soul Dipperhttp://souldipper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66915952626733183642011-12-25T22:30:18.042+00:002011-12-25T22:30:18.042+00:00What a lovely thing to do for your Uncle's bir...What a lovely thing to do for your Uncle's birthday! It will be remembered, I am sure, for a very long time.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8621104557480721062011-12-25T02:38:50.252+00:002011-12-25T02:38:50.252+00:00Ahhhhhhhhhhh, warms the heart your kindness on you...Ahhhhhhhhhhh, warms the heart your kindness on your uncle's birthday. I bet he was smiling with joy when he got to eat the left-overs too, a great reminder of how he was celebrated.<br /><br />I was born in April -- pretty spoiled, I think!<br /><br />Much love an djoy to you in this season, and always.<br /><br />xoxooxJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10188143459088460622011-12-24T20:43:17.282+00:002011-12-24T20:43:17.282+00:00just popping back by to say merry, merry to you! ...just popping back by to say merry, merry to you! Hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58546143031240744392011-12-24T19:37:18.206+00:002011-12-24T19:37:18.206+00:00Merry Christmas Hilary Thanks for being my blogger...Merry Christmas Hilary Thanks for being my blogger friend. May you be blessed with peace health and joy today and every day from A Lady's LifeA Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2415733506429225212011-12-24T17:50:25.669+00:002011-12-24T17:50:25.669+00:00I love what you say, Hilary: "Blessings and P...I love what you say, Hilary: "Blessings and Peace to all in the world – may we become a compassionate, caring and thoughtful race –"<br /><br />As always, words of wisdom. I come over here to get a lift of my spirit. Your beautiful spirit, and beautiful posts, always cheer me up when I'm down.<br /><br />I look forward in the New Year to our continued friendship!<br /><a href="http://annbestblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33144616221293416742011-12-24T14:34:10.670+00:002011-12-24T14:34:10.670+00:00Hi Marinela .. many thanks - and I do hope you and...Hi Marinela .. many thanks - and I do hope you and your family have a lovely time - and very happy 2012 .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56027442197400711712011-12-24T14:03:15.419+00:002011-12-24T14:03:15.419+00:00Happy Christmas Hilary and a Joyful New Year!
Mar...Happy Christmas Hilary and a Joyful New Year!<br /><br />Marinela xShort Poemshttp://www.marinelareka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80749220092850958652011-12-24T09:36:47.290+00:002011-12-24T09:36:47.290+00:00Hi Judy .. Happy Birthday 'my girl'! Hope...Hi Judy .. Happy Birthday 'my girl'! Hope amongst all the celebrations this year you were able to have your special day too .. mind you anniversaries - make sense south of the equator. Lots of 8s there .. I can understand you not wanting to wait til 1998! At least the clans gather for all the celebrations and you'll be sure of one big party ..<br /><br />A few broad points .. a day of superstitions - next year exceptionally so; my own Saint's Day; the name of the Spring term at Oxford and Dublin Unis.. and the law term ... all tie in ... Guessed yet .. you could try the blog too!<br /><br />Thanks so much for coming by .. I sincerely hope you can have a happy time with your parents and family .. and I endorse your thoughts for a blessed Christmas and a year of joy and happiness ahead ... <br /><br />Hugs back Judy - you gave Mum and I one of my favourite times with her since she's been stroked and really gave us a fun afternoon .. something I shall remember and I know the staff do too ... I'm sure my mother will too - her memory is still prodigious with some gentle prodding .. <br /><br />If anyone wants to read the blog post at what joy a parcel can bring .. go here:<br />http://positiveletters.blogspot.com/2011/05/judy-croome-how-much-pleasure-parcel.html <br /><br />Happy Christmas and New Year to you, your hubby and parents and of course .. not forgetting HRH Theadorable ... presents don't arrive unless she's around to do the paw padding trip to the PO ..<br /><br />Happy Christmas everyone .. and Judy - thank you - cheers Hilary xoxoxoxHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62608164544711637692011-12-24T08:58:55.634+00:002011-12-24T08:58:55.634+00:00My birthday is this time of the year...and on the ...My birthday is this time of the year...and on the same day is my sister's wedding anniversary AND my husband & my wedding anniversary. Poor me...I only get one present instead of 3...BUT...lucky, lucky me, everyone makes sure it's the SIZE of three presents!! :):) The date is a ver important one in our family: my Dad's christening in 1928, my birth in 1958, my sister's wedding in 1978, my nephew's christening in 1988 and our wedding in 1992 (I wasn't going to wait until 1998!!!) so I'm happy that my day of birth is a point of so many special family celebrations!<br /><br />Talking of celebrations - will you drop us a (broad) hint of your special day in January...?<br /><br />And still talking of celebrations - wishing you and your Mum and all you loved ones a blessed Christmas and may 2012 be a year of joy and happiness!<br /><br />((HUGS))<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-7269046929570938662011-12-24T08:40:46.644+00:002011-12-24T08:40:46.644+00:00@ Julie .. lovely to see you - I think it was a on...@ Julie .. lovely to see you - I think it was a one off celebration and just happened to tie .. but fun to find out about. Thanks re my Mum .. sadly hardly at all - but we do our best together .. <br /><br />@ Sue .. Happy Birthday godson .. that's great that you surprised him and I'm sure he was chuffed at his special godmother party! Me too - one day I'll get 'my Aga' .. and thank you for 'looking forward to more interesting posts in 2012' .. I'll put my brain in gear!<br /><br />@ Shirley - many thanks .. fortunately people were happy to make time for Derek - he deserved it ... <br /><br />@ Ella - thanks so much .. I thoroughly enjoyed the plans and happiness it provided .. <br /><br />Merry Christmas tomorrow! Have fun tonight and I hope Santa brings some happy little helpers with him to aid with all the preparations!?!<br /><br />Have lovely times with your family and friends ... with many hugs - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com