tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6150315899924129727..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Hilary, Hilary, where have you been? I’ve been to London to look at ... so many theengs! Part 1/2Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87085194306643834202014-02-24T14:51:35.114+00:002014-02-24T14:51:35.114+00:00Hi Tina - good to see you as you're so busy an...Hi Tina - good to see you as you're so busy and not so well .. take care.<br /><br />It was a lovely weekend - just right for us ... and we can definitely go there to eat and have a glass of champers ... sounds good to me!<br /><br />The food was very good indeed, let alone us enjoying ourselves .. yes the nick-names I still have to check those out with said recipients!<br /><br />Spending time with L was just lovely we really haven't seen much of each other in recent years due to me being down here with my Ma - still I'm free to travel now.<br /><br />Thanks so much for taking the time out to visit .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35427540504433446342014-02-23T17:05:17.647+00:002014-02-23T17:05:17.647+00:00Oh I'm so glad the occasion turned out so well...Oh I'm so glad the occasion turned out so well. When I come visit you ;-) I will take you there to eat! The food looks simply amazing and I'm a seafood and caviar lover (not to mention champagne...) so I'd fit right in. So happy to see the plates of food. Excellent presentation. I think I must have the shrimp cocktail AND something else. Three kinds of shrimp on one plate. Giant YUMMY!<br />Glad you also got some time with L. Love your nicknames...<br /><br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />A to Z Team @ <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com" rel="nofollow">Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2014</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83589504988031226062014-02-17T20:52:46.103+00:002014-02-17T20:52:46.103+00:00Hi Susan .. it was a lovely lovely weekend ... and...Hi Susan .. it was a lovely lovely weekend ... and we did all so enjoy ourselves. The food was just brilliant, but I love caviar .. don't get it too often! This was a treat ... you may have my petit fours, if I can have your caviar?!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15550138366784964762014-02-17T18:44:25.464+00:002014-02-17T18:44:25.464+00:00What a delightful adventure! Good company, good fo...What a delightful adventure! Good company, good food, and good sights to see. It doesn't get much better than that.<br /><br />That seafood sounds and looks fabulous. Not too sure about the caviar, though. I never developed a taste for that. But the petit fours? Oh, yeah!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35349364213193432902014-02-07T09:47:16.067+00:002014-02-07T09:47:16.067+00:00@ Rosie - I think it was the lack of substance .. ...@ Rosie - I think it was the lack of substance .. but I was very happy! We all had a lovely 'well met' time .. <br /><br />@ Gattina - London was fun and the girls are just great .. <br /><br />@ Nas - it's well worth a visit! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves ..<br /><br />Cheers to all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45113234334333490002014-02-06T20:45:15.582+00:002014-02-06T20:45:15.582+00:00Oh, my! I want a visit to London! Seems like you ...Oh, my! I want a visit to London! Seems like you had a wonderful time.<br /><br />NasRomance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88512869440618162892014-02-06T16:33:59.733+00:002014-02-06T16:33:59.733+00:00your London time sounds great and the plates look ...your London time sounds great and the plates look delicious. Both girls are very pretty !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49844043094957971852014-02-06T14:22:12.109+00:002014-02-06T14:22:12.109+00:00Looking at all of that food, I can't imagine w...Looking at all of that food, I can't imagine why you'd be hungry (telling the grumbling in my own tummy to settle down). :)<br /><br />I'm glad you had a fab. trip w/your goddaughters, and that the mum got to come along as well. mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86110598740221283782014-02-05T11:18:42.603+00:002014-02-05T11:18:42.603+00:00Hi Deniz .. the petit four, or Grand Gourmet Coffe...Hi Deniz .. the petit four, or Grand Gourmet Coffees were very delicious!<br /><br />I think you might have meant the British Library .. also well worth visiting next time you're in London town!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51816865558635137512014-02-04T17:38:56.456+00:002014-02-04T17:38:56.456+00:00Yum, those petit fours look good!
Would you believ...Yum, those petit fours look good!<br />Would you believe I still haven't visited the British Museum?!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82773750076699002142014-02-03T08:25:52.931+00:002014-02-03T08:25:52.931+00:00@ Milo - London is always ready for a visit! Hope...@ Milo - London is always ready for a visit! Hope you can make it across soon .. <br /><br />@ Jannie - that champagne was delicious and we did enjoy sipping a reasonable amount of it!<br /><br />The god-children are great to have around it's been fun watching them grow up ... <br /><br />Must get back to do Part 2 post today too .. London is a fun place to be in!<br /><br />@ Debbie - traditional Sunday lunches are so good with that long walk afterwards ... I think you deserved one after all the grandchildren looking after you've been doing.<br /><br />Food - is a great communicator isn't it .. and the thought of a youngie eating with his fingers sounds just lovely .. good yummies! Not as classy, but as much fun I think - great you can share the grandchildren and see lots of them ... <br /><br />@ Sherry - sorry about the hunger pains! .. the shrimp cocktail seems to be a winner ... <br /><br />@ Suze - the bright cheerfulness of us 'girls' at least made the grey of the days much sunnier!<br /><br />Thanks to you all - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41269514316893640272014-02-02T22:30:50.313+00:002014-02-02T22:30:50.313+00:00Hilary, what a lovely, bright post of your gadding...Hilary, what a lovely, bright post of your gadding about! :)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46530385936631210932014-02-02T18:49:57.326+00:002014-02-02T18:49:57.326+00:00The shrimp cocktail and petit fours look delicious...The shrimp cocktail and petit fours look delicious. You're making me hungry!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85267712373998716352014-02-02T16:36:06.497+00:002014-02-02T16:36:06.497+00:00Hi, Hilary, I have just returned from a traditiona...Hi, Hilary, I have just returned from a traditional Sunday lunch with my daughter and her family (a thank you for all I have done for them this past couple of weeks, she said.) We say so many things with food. Your weekend sounds wonderful and I am liking that shrimp cocktail! My lunch was shared with two small boys, the youngest of whom still prefers fingers to spoons.Not quite as classy as yours I daresay but we enjoyed it. :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77647503327834455182014-02-02T16:32:21.358+00:002014-02-02T16:32:21.358+00:00Ooooo, I like the idea of that champagne brut, goe...Ooooo, I like the idea of that champagne brut, goes with everything. <br /><br />Those young ladies are so lucky to have you in their life!! What a wonderful time you all had, and such a great last-evening dinner.<br /><br />Wonderful travels. Wonderful Hilary!<br /><br />xoxoxooxJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45686958457796422592014-02-02T15:16:57.256+00:002014-02-02T15:16:57.256+00:00It's been 9 years since I visited London -- I ...It's been 9 years since I visited London -- I really need to go back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71559055152250246002014-02-02T11:21:29.130+00:002014-02-02T11:21:29.130+00:00@ Annalisa - the whole weekend was a delight ... L...@ Annalisa - the whole weekend was a delight ... London's not far now-a-days .. but yet, I quite understand, it's far enough.<br /><br />It was a fish bar with a difference ... but as delicious ... Psychogirl's brother is quite keen on fish .. and she may invite him down for a meal!!<br /><br />I haven't asked Psychogirl about her name .. I will, but now isn't quite the right time ... <br /><br />@ Diane - it tasted exquisite! We had a fun weekend .. just lovely to be together and relaxed ... <br /><br />@ Karen - I know reading blogs with food in .. is always a dangerous occupation .. I could do with some lunch - but two hours to go ... <br /><br />It's great the two are such good friends .. and that I see a fair amount of L and her daughter, Psychogirl - my god-daughter!<br /><br />@ Lee - they've done so well getting into Uni and studying the subjects they're keen on .. and which they're thoroughly enjoying .. <br /><br />ah! London .. the place where it all happens amongst architecture stretching over 2,000 years ... with an incredible mix of cultures from around the world .. <br /><br />Cheers to you all .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37833438896826720902014-02-01T19:31:24.126+00:002014-02-01T19:31:24.126+00:00Lovely girls with some very interesting college ma...Lovely girls with some very interesting college majors. That food looked so good I had to run to the kitchen for a snack and your trip details made me yearn for a London visit!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68631877840143344292014-02-01T16:26:39.664+00:002014-02-01T16:26:39.664+00:00I'm feeling hungry too now for some reason...:...I'm feeling hungry too now for some reason...:)<br /><br />The girls are beautiful, and it sounds like you had a wonderful time! You are one special god mother, that's for sure.<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2387009450157600432014-02-01T14:40:20.826+00:002014-02-01T14:40:20.826+00:00The food looks exquisite! That is wonderful you go...The food looks exquisite! That is wonderful you got to spend the day celebrating with your god-daughters.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30266862765991000642014-02-01T11:55:12.737+00:002014-02-01T11:55:12.737+00:00The Georgian exhibition sounds fantastic. I sounds...The Georgian exhibition sounds fantastic. I sounds like a fabulous weekend. I haven't been to London for so long - we keep thinking about taking the kids, but plans never stay fixed for long enough. Not sure I'd be too keen on that restaurant - I'd need a bit more meat on the menu!<br /><br />I have to ask: how does Psychogirl like her nickname?? :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86381227023350350342014-02-01T08:35:13.021+00:002014-02-01T08:35:13.021+00:00@ Inger - well we have rain, which I know your can...@ Inger - well we have rain, which I know your canyon could do with .. but the tea - English to the core!<br /><br />@ Ros - it was fun .. the Caviar House is more caviar oriented .. but oysters can be had .. and I enjoyed mine!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74331792813243134842014-02-01T08:35:12.138+00:002014-02-01T08:35:12.138+00:00@ Inger - well we have rain, which I know your can...@ Inger - well we have rain, which I know your canyon could do with .. but the tea - English to the core!<br /><br />@ Ros - it was fun .. the Caviar House is more caviar oriented .. but oysters can be had .. and I enjoyed mine!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32306142481653772992014-01-31T22:56:24.794+00:002014-01-31T22:56:24.794+00:00What a bustling day in London. It all sounds lovel...What a bustling day in London. It all sounds lovely except I don't eat oysters so it wouldn't be the place for me.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40548373017367644192014-01-31T15:26:47.236+00:002014-01-31T15:26:47.236+00:00Oh, to be in London! Thanks for this lovely accoun...Oh, to be in London! Thanks for this lovely account and all that TEA!Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.com