tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7604042940437014592..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: West Country Tour … Lynton and Lynmouth, as too Exmoor … part 15 … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14142999344333349812016-01-31T09:44:00.685+00:002016-01-31T09:44:00.685+00:00@ Guilie - it was a wonderful area to visit ... so...@ Guilie - it was a wonderful area to visit ... so I'm glad you enjoyed the link. To put ourselves in their shoes is so so difficult ... our lives are the same, yet are so different. I've found it fascinating how far people have travelled to walk the landscape out of interest and inspiration .. not just for necessity as the early peoples did. Appreciate the comment.<br /><br />@ Jess - I would hope people will get thinking .. and won't just wander around to 'look see'. The roses were a delight to see in late October - definitely not usual. The visitors are so interesting to find out about ... <br /><br />Cheers to you both - really loved the comments and your thoughts ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70821812928288929442016-01-31T00:04:04.702+00:002016-01-31T00:04:04.702+00:00Looks like a place that will really get visitors t...Looks like a place that will really get visitors thinking. I liked learning about the history and the museum must be fascinating. Such a beautiful town and setting- I can see why it has been visited by so many people throughout history. The roses are just gorgeous. Thanks for taking us to another delightful spot. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23321104643627679482016-01-30T15:11:02.689+00:002016-01-30T15:11:02.689+00:00What a wonderful place... The story of the Louisa ...What a wonderful place... The story of the Louisa is fascinating; thanks for sharing the link. So difficult for us, today, with all our tech stuff and GPS and heavy machinery, to imagine facing nature head-on like that. And I'm not surprised that so many creative souls have found inspiration in this landscape... It's material for legends. Thank you so much for sharing, Hilary.<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70012683929756048792016-01-30T09:49:14.089+00:002016-01-30T09:49:14.089+00:00@ Christine - I agree I think you'd take days ...@ Christine - I agree I think you'd take days wandering around .. it's so pretty. The landscape is stunning ... in its English way ... <br /><br />@ Susan - it was a lovely visit .. and I really need to go back when I have more time ... but we certainly saw some fascinating areas.<br /><br />Floods of all sorts are frightening .. as we're finding out now ... and debilitating to the landscape and properties, let alone the human aspects of dealing with it all.<br /><br />@ Julie - good to see you back blogging again. The word must have got out - I'm always amazed how far people travelled in those days - the landscape drew them to visit. The feral goat was a good find for the picture .. <br /><br />@ Joylene - yes you would have seen similar landscape when you were over: it's good to remember your visit through the posts and photos here. Glad the history interested you - though it was frightening to see how much damage was caused. Horrendous .. as you say - water is a force to be reckoned with .. as too the sea.<br /><br />@ Stephen - we didn't do the funicular ... but it was good to know about it for next time ... if I ever get there?! I agree the goats are amazing seeing them clamber up and down steep hillsides, or mountain slopes ... <br /><br />Thanks so much - delighted you're all still travelling with me .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6209660876067614362016-01-29T22:37:55.409+00:002016-01-29T22:37:55.409+00:00I'd like to ride in the cable-connected car an...I'd like to ride in the cable-connected car and see the feral goats. Its fun to see goats and rams climb impossible cliffs. Thanks for sharing!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91039542859699348542016-01-29T19:21:58.441+00:002016-01-29T19:21:58.441+00:00I was close to there, but enough to recognize the ...I was close to there, but enough to recognize the scenery. Beautiful photos, Hilary. Loved hearing of the history, even though it was horrendous for the people living then. Water is a force to be reckoned with. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67357930614321816922016-01-29T16:55:39.135+00:002016-01-29T16:55:39.135+00:00Based on these scenery pics it's easy to see w...Based on these scenery pics it's easy to see why poets and artists were drawn to this place. How stunning. <br />And I love the feral goats!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64391902678764674062016-01-29T16:42:46.420+00:002016-01-29T16:42:46.420+00:00What deliciously exquisite scenery! As beautiful a...What deliciously exquisite scenery! As beautiful as it looks in your pictures, I can only imagine how much more breathtaking it is in person. <br /><br />Growing up near the water, I know how horrific floods can be. It's wonderful that diverting the rivers has been a success story. It doesn't always work out that way.<br /><br />Have a super weekend. Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56571862558123784912016-01-29T15:06:22.727+00:002016-01-29T15:06:22.727+00:00Absolutely gorgeous landscape. I could wander thro...Absolutely gorgeous landscape. I could wander through there exploring for days. Thanks for sharing with us and have a lovely weekend.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22962976686419825912016-01-29T08:46:53.535+00:002016-01-29T08:46:53.535+00:00@ ACIL - that's great ... it's always love...@ ACIL - that's great ... it's always lovely to know you enjoy the info with the accompanying photos .. many thanks.<br /><br />@ Val - it is gorgeous ... but exactly as you say 'tough' terrain and the storms I'd imagine would be hard ... we didn't experience those. Excellent you enjoyed the photos with accompanying snippets of history ... <br /><br />@ Rhapsody - am happy you enjoyed the post - <br /><br />Cheers to you all on this blustery stormy day - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10783506956721130322016-01-29T08:29:38.862+00:002016-01-29T08:29:38.862+00:00blessings
whoa...
wonderfully informative.
thank ...blessings <br />whoa...<br />wonderfully informative.<br />thank you for sharing.<br /><br />have a blessed day<br />RhapsodyRhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32706624762550352302016-01-28T23:12:03.525+00:002016-01-28T23:12:03.525+00:00Ah, Lynmouth. That is one of the places I remember...Ah, Lynmouth. That is one of the places I remember well. It really is so gorgeous around there, but yes, it's tough country and the storms are hard. Lovely photos and history, Hilary! Thank you!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64003814813345016662016-01-28T21:26:23.711+00:002016-01-28T21:26:23.711+00:00I loved your photos as much as I loved all the inf...I loved your photos as much as I loved all the information you have given us. Every time I come to your blog I feel enriched. Thanks.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57240447296857380212016-01-28T09:17:21.831+00:002016-01-28T09:17:21.831+00:00@ Inger – this was all last year, when Jenny was o...@ Inger – this was all last year, when Jenny was over … but I thought I’d write up about the trip and add in snippets of a variety of interesting items I found out about as I journeyed. It seems to be taking on a life of its own – this tour!<br /><br />@ Margie – Happy New Year to you too … it looks like you’re starting your year off well on a journey with your hubby – enjoy it. Texas I’m sure is lovely to travel around in.<br /><br />@ Patsy – certainly there are lots of visitors here from recent times and going back in history ... when there was no easy travel. Exactly as you say … lots of change and thus lots of inspiration.<br /><br />@ Chrys – Britain has some amazing places to see … but I’m happy you’re enjoying this vicarious journey … <br /><br />@ Joanne – yes it does make one wonder how they found time to write …but I guess notebook in hand .. they’d write on the ‘hoof’. If I got up there I’d be staying there a-while! <br /><br />The flood through the tiny valley certainly impacted heavily … but like all disasters – life does go on.<br /><br />@ Mary – the lifeboat men’s dedication in rescuing those stricken sailors does say much doesn’t it ... I hope you had a chance to read the article about the rescue and what it entailed.<br /><br />@ Alex – yes ... photo-bombed the shot – but shows what the wild goats look like. They certainly couldn’t move the town – those hills are lethal, and the expansion was at the River Mouth … no more land available.<br /><br />@ Denise – the meandering is the thing … taking time and exploring all the tiny places … we do have lots of history – but I’m delighted you’re enjoying the posts.<br /><br />@ Munir – rivers, even streams, can so easily become raging torrents as here. The Castle Rock and the villages are very pretty aren’t they.<br /><br />@ Mark – good to see you … <br /><br />@ Jo – it was a wall of water and debris and there would have been lots of mud too. I know you and Matt had fun down in Cornwall when you were first married … we’re on the edge of Devon/Somerset here.<br /><br />@ Beste – so pleased you enjoyed the images. Big disasters do bring communities together ... but so soon after the War and still in ration time – must have made it tough for everyone.<br /><br />@ Shannon – I’m glad I found the Castle Rock picture ... and I hope you had a chance to read the article about the lifeboat being hauled up more than one hill, and held back as they went down.<br /><br />Thanks so much – delighted you enjoyed this visit to Lynmouth and Lynton. Cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48314962593233932972016-01-28T07:04:29.298+00:002016-01-28T07:04:29.298+00:00Love that picture of Castle Rock! I'm interest...Love that picture of Castle Rock! I'm interested to read more about the boat they dragged up the hill. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84587903858861821232016-01-28T03:17:57.232+00:002016-01-28T03:17:57.232+00:00What lovely places, Hilary. Big disasters such as ...What lovely places, Hilary. Big disasters such as the Lynmouth flood are kind of dramatic coming of age stories for communites, aren't they?beste barkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002530133068046229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89431963023464180172016-01-28T02:11:23.632+00:002016-01-28T02:11:23.632+00:00I remember the Lynmouth disaster. I had the impres...I remember the Lynmouth disaster. I had the impression a mud slide was a large part of the problem. Maybe my memory isn't serving me well here.<br /><br />Lovely part of the world. Matt and I had weather like that in November in Cornwall many years ago. I was even paddling.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34642719081047377412016-01-27T23:48:03.352+00:002016-01-27T23:48:03.352+00:00So picturesque! Wish I was there now:)So picturesque! Wish I was there now:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34457466365477683412016-01-27T23:10:25.620+00:002016-01-27T23:10:25.620+00:00Who could say that such a serene place would have ...Who could say that such a serene place would have had floods. I love that picture of Castle Rock and Lynton and Lynmouth. Thanks for sharing.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67543361380938024412016-01-27T22:43:59.403+00:002016-01-27T22:43:59.403+00:00Hi Hilary. I'd love to have a couple of months...Hi Hilary. I'd love to have a couple of months to meander around Britain in the footsteps of history. Meanwhile, i'm lapping up your posts. Thank you. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32840028399427462492016-01-27T22:08:18.970+00:002016-01-27T22:08:18.970+00:00That goat photobombed the picture.
Smart idea to d...That goat photobombed the picture.<br />Smart idea to divert the river. Either that or move the town!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69349691189047649012016-01-27T21:47:33.862+00:002016-01-27T21:47:33.862+00:00I would love to visit there. Hauling that boat ove...I would love to visit there. Hauling that boat over the hills looks exhausting. Those are some strong dudes. And that cable car is really interesting.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81578287627903321142016-01-27T18:39:10.721+00:002016-01-27T18:39:10.721+00:00so lovely and tempting to stay. I don't know h...so lovely and tempting to stay. I don't know how the poets and authors could find the time to write - I'd still be wandering the land in awe. <br />Glad they could recover from that horrible disaster - wow.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75946458930630757482016-01-27T17:52:30.591+00:002016-01-27T17:52:30.591+00:00Lyn looks like a beautiful place.I wish in could e...Lyn looks like a beautiful place.I wish in could explore England as you do but I'll just have to stick with living vicariously through your posts. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52008671317608691702016-01-27T17:51:21.086+00:002016-01-27T17:51:21.086+00:00It does seem a suitable area for poets - and other...It does seem a suitable area for poets - and other writers. The changes, history, power of sea and river, scenery, people - there's no shortage of inspiration.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com