tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6386718560569336843..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: V is for Visitors to our shores ... many Views are on show in my earlier ABC posts ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13667524713847908882016-05-16T17:27:02.172+01:002016-05-16T17:27:02.172+01:00Hi Michelle - another comment that slipped in ... ...Hi Michelle - another comment that slipped in ... some just never appear in my email - so now looking for something I find your comment ... <br /><br />Yes I was implying human visitors and vultures are often of similar disposition .. sadly. Those butterflies are a delight - Painted Lady such a good descriptive name .. <br /><br />Cheers Hilary (2 years' late but never mind!)Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5374064963643137302014-05-06T07:59:51.448+01:002014-05-06T07:59:51.448+01:00I'm thinking that we don't actually need t...I'm thinking that we don't actually need to seperate "human visitors" and "vultures"... they seem to be one and the same... <br />Love the Painted Lady...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36409678712429352092014-04-30T18:45:20.248+01:002014-04-30T18:45:20.248+01:00@ Silvia – that shark is huge isn’t he .. and he c...@ Silvia – that shark is huge isn’t he .. and he comes winging up our shores guzzling all those tiny plankton bits and bobs and lives happily ever after ... <br /><br />I’m sure we are visitors to them – sadly not encouraging ones most of the time ... <br /><br />@ Margie – that’s good news if you’re intending to visit next year ... I hope we can meet somewhere along the line ... <br /><br />@ Julie – I hope you can get over .. and certainly Martha’s Vineyard is on my list – I’d love to see your family area .. and will have read your book by then! And re-read your posts so I’ll know lots ... Glad you too like the terns .. couldn’t resist them ...<br /><br />@Stepheny – I’m just delighted you think the blog worthwhile visiting ... and that you learn a few things along the read ... thanks so much and I’ll be by shortly .. <br /><br />@ Lisa – I think Bisfam – but I’ve actually no idea ... and I can read the squiggles that tell you how to pronounce something in Wiki – something I need to read up on I guess ... <br /><br />Yes we really do need to take care of our world – let’s hope we do wake up soon ... <br /><br />@ Kat – thanks so much .. I’ll be over to read your blog soon ... I think it’s important to remind ourselves how precious our world is, and how we need to consider and other humans too ... <br /><br />@ Sue – I just enjoy putting together interesting snippets – and am so glad it passes muster ... lovely to see you and I’ll be over shortly ... <br /><br />@ Paula – thanks so much .. I hope one day you can get over here ... and appreciate that you ‘understood’ the post sufficiently to be informed ... and I’m really grateful for your complement: thank you so much!!<br /><br />@ Julia – we need our gentle reminders don’t we – end encourage others too .. we do destroy or litter – without thinking ... <br /><br />@ Tina – so many thanks .. you’ve always been such a great supporter and flag bearer ... I’m just delighted they provide the right sort of blend to be read with a degree of enjoyment .. <br /><br />We need to remind ourselves to look after our country, earth and peoples better ... we don’t always help ... <br /><br />Yes – well I could have done V for Vikings – but there’ll be a lot of that soon, once I’ve been to the exhibition ... then you can gloat at your Viking heritage ..<br /><br />Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments and support ... cheers for now and I’ll see you at the blogging coal face soon ... Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9386676826089986022014-04-30T18:44:43.923+01:002014-04-30T18:44:43.923+01:00@ Sharon – thanks ... it was a post I enjoyed writ...@ Sharon – thanks ... it was a post I enjoyed writing – sort of puts life into perspective against the way we live now .. <br /><br />@ Bob – thanks .. yes humans, sadly, are the worst ... but we get to write about our world and can see things from other perspectives if we care to look – some of us do .. I’m pleased to say .. <br /><br />@ Elizabeth – like Bob .. I agree with you .. and I hope we can learn to appreciate that nature is good for us in all its guises ... treasures on sea and land, as you say ...<br /><br />@ Rosie – I did rather go long on this one – but added the photos ... and yes, a tram ride would be good wouldn’t it ... <br /><br />I like putting statistical data (however simple) in .. as we can see how fast the population grew ... and now all the other countries too ... <br /><br />@ Fil – thanks for visiting – I’ll be over to see you – had the computing glitches but on a temporary fix now thankfully ... I’ve never been to Blackpool- but I must say it’s a place I’d like to see ... great to see you here ... <br /><br />@ Mason – we can help as you say, but sadly we do so much damage ... and of ten it’s just the dropping of litter ... silly: pick it up and take it home ... I hope it happens sometime.<br /><br />Thanks re the photos – I try and get them to match up – makes it easier to ‘read’ the post I think .. so glad to have the thumbs up!<br /><br />@ Jo – we went past to the Lake District for a few years ... but otherwise stayed in the west – Cornwall. We forget how much life has changed, and how quickly don’t we .. electricity has only been around about 150 years .. <br /><br />Isn’t litter awful .. so sad to see your park like that – it’s everywhere unfortunately ... like you I wish the perpetrators would pick it up and take it home ... <br /><br />@ Betty – the painted ladies are beautiful aren’t they .. and yes your monarch butterflies are similar – well I hope you can get over ... or at least my posts will have given you a flavour of British coastal life ... <br /><br />@ Patsy – totally agree anything but humans! But last night the Eastbourne beach was stunning in its colours ... the photos appear on Z ... <br /><br />@ Alex – yes .. think what was happening in London!?!<br /><br />@ Cely – I too hope you can get over to visit our shores .. delighted I’m enticing you over .. <br /><br />@ Rosaria – unfortunately vultures is a good word for some of our human life ... others are great, though!!<br /><br />@ Maria – so glad you enjoyed the photos .. <br /><br />@ Lee – thanks ... I enjoy finding matching photos ... 7 miles of sandy beaches .. we need the sunny weather please too!!! Yesterday was lovely down here as you’ll see in my 7.00pm shots of Eastbourne beach front ... and now I need to collapse for a while .. <br /><br />@ Teresa – I’m sure man inflicted a great deal on nature ... before they realised the importance of all the species – unfortunately man and big business call the shots, rather more often than they should ... <br /><br />Exactly: mindful of nature ... and respect for one and all ... <br /><br />@ Natalie – nature’s palette is the best isn’t it – there you are so right ... I loved the crest on the tern billowing out in the wind ... such amazing colours and colouration ... <br /><br />@ Gary – our shores have had it this year ... and I guess if the weather’s good .. it’ll be like Blackpool Beach down here too!! I’d like to visit Blackpool sometime ... <br /><br />Thankfully we do welcome tourists and visitors ... <br /><br />Part 2 following ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41766642379625067802014-04-28T13:37:22.443+01:002014-04-28T13:37:22.443+01:00Your posts could never be too long! They are just...Your posts could never be too long! They are just a delightful blend of history, culture, your keen insight, and gorgeous pictures.<br /><br />You are so right that as humans we do the most damage. Animals with their instincts seem to live in harmony, well except maybe when they (probably by us...) get transplanted out of their native habitat.<br /><br />I'm just a wee bit disappointed V wasn't for Vikings invading your coasts...sigh ;-)<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-15277423230478294392014-04-28T13:37:21.622+01:002014-04-28T13:37:21.622+01:00Your posts could never be too long! They are just...Your posts could never be too long! They are just a delightful blend of history, culture, your keen insight, and gorgeous pictures.<br /><br />You are so right that as humans we do the most damage. Animals with their instincts seem to live in harmony, well except maybe when they (probably by us...) get transplanted out of their native habitat.<br /><br />I'm just a wee bit disappointed V wasn't for Vikings invading your coasts...sigh ;-)<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-2164876378681052492014-04-27T16:27:21.679+01:002014-04-27T16:27:21.679+01:00A nice reminder to protect the beautiful oceans an...A nice reminder to protect the beautiful oceans and all these wonderful creatures...<br /> Human beings have caused enough destruction. <br />Thanks, Hilary!Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83836522890815101472014-04-26T04:54:15.463+01:002014-04-26T04:54:15.463+01:00I am in love with the idea of visiting the seashor...I am in love with the idea of visiting the seashore in the summer. This was a really informative piece. I love all of your writingsPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32212438415323357772014-04-25T21:23:57.798+01:002014-04-25T21:23:57.798+01:00Gosh, Hilary...how do you come up with soooo very ...Gosh, Hilary...how do you come up with soooo very much interesting information on every letter? I'm one of your VISITOR Fans. Fascinating visitors to your shores. Wonderful!<br />Sue at <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexas Gal</a>Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3182547453541184012014-04-25T21:17:30.210+01:002014-04-25T21:17:30.210+01:00I feel like I've read a lovely travel brouchur...I feel like I've read a lovely travel brouchure. <br />It is great that you point out that humans need more regard for our environment and the habitats of others.<br /><br />http://katloveswriting.blogspot.comKathryn Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755466843555856661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26945020744227440992014-04-25T21:02:06.243+01:002014-04-25T21:02:06.243+01:00How do you pronounce Bispham? What a name! I'm...How do you pronounce Bispham? What a name! I'm with you that we'd better wake up soon, before it's too late to save what we say we cherish...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66080555764621180522014-04-25T20:24:37.016+01:002014-04-25T20:24:37.016+01:00A lot of hard work to present this information mak...A lot of hard work to present this information making it worthwhile for readers to visit your blog. Learned a lot which always makes me happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5650729419449917282014-04-25T20:09:10.260+01:002014-04-25T20:09:10.260+01:00I hope I get to visit your coast someday. I didn&#...I hope I get to visit your coast someday. I didn't realize the railroads were what made vacations affordable for ordinary workers but that definitely makes sense. Interesting!<br /><br />Love the pic of the terns - how cute. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89520518390582238812014-04-25T19:20:12.225+01:002014-04-25T19:20:12.225+01:00And I hope to be a visitor 'to your shore'...And I hope to be a visitor 'to your shore' next year.<br />Another delightful post, thank you, Hilary Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59864267599575950392014-04-25T18:53:31.748+01:002014-04-25T18:53:31.748+01:00The Basking Shark is most certainly something to l...The Basking Shark is most certainly something to look at (from afar, of course) and be amazed. Lovely visitors, all of them. Interesting thing is that we likely look like visitors to them. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10498644812218133712014-04-25T18:47:12.732+01:002014-04-25T18:47:12.732+01:00Hi Hilary,
Ah yes, the visitors. Our visitors mi...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Ah yes, the visitors. Our visitors might note our shores have taken quite the battering, from the weather, that is.<br /><br />Blackpool is a place I enjoy when I leave the place. The only time I would go there is during the illuminations. <br /><br />Visitors are warmly welcomed to this green and pleasant land. Thank you for this pleasant journey, Hilary.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend, Arlee Bird allows you Sunday off for good behaviour. What a guy!<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77531802367001164472014-04-25T18:34:28.588+01:002014-04-25T18:34:28.588+01:00I didn't realize people made the shore a vacat...I didn't realize people made the shore a vacation spot so many years ago. Of course, it would be the rich who had time and money for leisure. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9631031194714763792014-04-25T18:07:23.797+01:002014-04-25T18:07:23.797+01:00Love the coloring of the birds and other species. ...Love the coloring of the birds and other species. The black and white bird's pattern would make a lovely top or skirt. The grays are beautiful too. Nature's palate is the best!loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81202918015074316262014-04-25T18:07:19.224+01:002014-04-25T18:07:19.224+01:00Love the coloring of the birds and other species. ...Love the coloring of the birds and other species. The black and white bird's pattern would make a lovely top or skirt. The grays are beautiful too. Nature's palate is the best!loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67883506090379195072014-04-25T17:34:50.703+01:002014-04-25T17:34:50.703+01:00Before tourism was regulated, I think wildlife and...Before tourism was regulated, I think wildlife and nature in general suffered a bit. It still must as man calls the shot. <br /><br />Visitors must be mindful of nature. <br /><br />T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52470798767647856632014-04-25T16:54:47.004+01:002014-04-25T16:54:47.004+01:00What great pictures of those beautiful creatures t...What great pictures of those beautiful creatures that favor the English coast. Seven miles of sandy beach sounds just about right, right now. I'd be there in heartbeat, if I could.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88719743084200878992014-04-25T16:44:29.389+01:002014-04-25T16:44:29.389+01:00So many very captivating photos!
Happy weekend a...So many very captivating photos! <br /><br />Happy weekend ahead!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742777265021634232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30588964871580552512014-04-25T16:18:22.938+01:002014-04-25T16:18:22.938+01:00So true of human visitors: we have been vultures e...So true of human visitors: we have been vultures everywhere we have gone.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15621703546023219092014-04-25T15:52:50.002+01:002014-04-25T15:52:50.002+01:00Another interesting post Hilary. I hope to one day...Another interesting post Hilary. I hope to one day be able to visit the same coasts you've been writing about this month. <br /><br /><a href="littlecely.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">LittleCely's Blog</a>LittleCelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929712751778309698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80453330312160905962014-04-25T15:07:55.011+01:002014-04-25T15:07:55.011+01:00Blackpool grew really fast.Blackpool grew really fast.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com