tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7967444873466683108..comments2024-03-28T21:00:15.691+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Just So … life goes on …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74749084651636499722019-02-12T13:07:08.454+00:002019-02-12T13:07:08.454+00:00Hi Jess - sorry your comment needed a nudge out of...Hi Jess - sorry your comment needed a nudge out of moderation.<br /><br />You're so kind - having made the decision to not get another car ... which is strange for me as I drove and had a car from the day I could get on the road - aged 17. It's relatively easy round here ... buses and my feet can manage - except for the odd lift. <br /><br />We've got away lightly so far ... but it is a kind climate down here ... <br /><br />I've loved the blogging life - and have learnt so much from one and all - and it's been great getting to know you two at DMS ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56755833199742212232019-02-12T12:59:03.742+00:002019-02-12T12:59:03.742+00:00@ Yolanda - many thanks ... my blogging anniversar...@ Yolanda - many thanks ... my blogging anniversary appears on my birthday - so both get acknowledged ... and yes it's been an interesting and fun journey - which offers much ... ten years is a good length of time: congratulations ... <br /><br />@ AJ - I'm always amazed how long many of us have been blogging, and like you many for far longer. It's lovely having our childhood books - I have mine from my late teen years ... but no earlier ... <br /><br />Great to see you both - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23881726763671136432019-02-10T14:49:27.985+00:002019-02-10T14:49:27.985+00:0010 Years! Bravo! I always love visiting your blog...10 Years! Bravo! I always love visiting your blog. I learn so much and enjoy getting to know you too. :) I am glad you have some friends who can drive you around- that makes it easier. Also- so far, we've had lots of cold- but less of a winter when it comes to snow. Hope it is the same there. <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55868144365848543722019-02-02T16:38:43.044+00:002019-02-02T16:38:43.044+00:00Happy (belated) birthday and congrats on blogging ...Happy (belated) birthday and congrats on blogging for 10 years. I’ve been blogging on and off since 2005. I still have my childhood copy of Just So Stories. I loved that book.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68341230733092257462019-02-01T15:33:25.284+00:002019-02-01T15:33:25.284+00:00Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!
I didn't ...Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!<br /><br />I didn't even note my ten year anniversary last year. But like you, I've learned so much and met so many wonderful folks in that time. You are one! Thank you!<br /><br /><br /><br />Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13278508463558165652019-01-30T17:47:49.263+00:002019-01-30T17:47:49.263+00:00@ Val - well I thought I'd continue with Canad...@ Val - well I thought I'd continue with Canada for a while - lots to write up ... and then I'll get back to writing about experiences here in little old England. 10 years is a long time isn't it - yet I'm surprised how many of us have been blogging for many years and we've all developed these friendships ... who'd ever have thought ... wonderful world. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57478179511398521842019-01-29T19:26:36.200+00:002019-01-29T19:26:36.200+00:00Happy anniversaries, Hilary!! I’m glad to see you’...Happy anniversaries, Hilary!! I’m glad to see you’re back at your explorations again in England. It’s been lovely keeping up with you over the years. Ten years is a long running for a blog...there aren’t all that many of us who’ve kept at it. Wonderful!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29816903475103997792019-01-28T14:25:34.804+00:002019-01-28T14:25:34.804+00:00Hi Kay - Alfriston is stunning as a village isn...Hi Kay - Alfriston is stunning as a village isn't it ... and so much history.<br /><br />Bateman's is such a delightful house with beautiful gardens ...<br /><br />So good to know you've been visiting these areas of East Sussex in the surrounds of Eastbourne ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91942155764751181862019-01-27T22:01:49.225+00:002019-01-27T22:01:49.225+00:00Oh! I have been to Alfriston and it is lovely! My ...Oh! I have been to Alfriston and it is lovely! My husband's good friend lives in Burwash and he has taken us to Bateman's several times and I envy you seeing it dressed up for Christmas! So happy for you back in Sussex!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13914236653502474572019-01-26T15:04:48.816+00:002019-01-26T15:04:48.816+00:00@ Sara - many thanks for both ... yes I hope to co...@ Sara - many thanks for both ... yes I hope to continue on blogging for a few years yet. I loved Canada - but it'd be great if I could get back to see more ... <br /><br />@ Susan - it was quietish but probably a good thing as the years tick by! Yes the blog has outlasted my early thoughts ... yet as many others, you definitely, we find other things to write about - for ourselves and for anyone else interested ... thankfully there's an interest!<br /><br />@ Kelly - many thanks ... <br /><br />@ Michelle - it's amazing isn't it ... one seventh of my life: which seems a strange thing to mention! Life goes on ... the birthday is as ever extended - which makes it a fun and special spending time with others. I must get back to writing - lots of ideas to do ... <br /><br />@ Mark - many thanks ... quiet and seeing family and friends over the days. It's amazing how we meet people in this world of blogs - and can so easily reconnect - it's lovely seeing you back with us ... <br /><br />@ Maz - good to see you again ... I'm just about to get back into blogging properly ... so will be over soon. Congratulations on your own birthday - and thanks so much for 'searching me out again' ... <br /><br />@ Maria - thank you! Where has that time of ours gone - I know ten years is one longish journey ... <br /><br />@ Marja - there's lots going on ... with many of us apparently having been around the blogging fraternity for quite a long time. Both of those properties are very pretty. Finding the 'Just So ...' stories illustrated around Batemans was pretty special to see. Interesting hobby for your brother to have ... but fun to learn about.<br /><br />@ Rosey - Celebrations still going on ... but must settle down. A peaceful happy time was had by friends and family. <br /><br />Re the childrens' Grandpa I sure hope someone wrote his stories down for you all ... or at least there's a verbal record somewhere - these narratives are so important for us to remember, but particularly for your children and their children ... very special tales ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - the National Trust do have some wonderful properties, which they maintain so well ... <br /><br />@ David - thank you ... at least visitors come in to read so it appears they're not too put off with my esoteric outpourings on life! Good humour is readily available here - thankfully ... <br /><br />Twenty-five years at the keyboard ... that's just about possible, seeing as I've done ten of them ... I wonder if we'll be typing in another 15 years ... interesting thought!<br /><br />@ Teresa - yes ... celebrations - always good fun - thank you. Delighted you enjoy the posts ... I enjoy writing them ... <br /><br />@ Sue - well we are ... and honestly I never thought I'd be living history as it happens - but here in the UK we definitely are ... where it'll end who knows ... I could go on 'with how cold my toes are' !! So pleased to know you feel brightened having visited many of the posts ... thanks.<br /><br />@ Michael - I know some of us have been around all these ten years and some much longer ... as you say 'Yikes' to the years that have got away ... and are going away ... <br /><br />Down here the weather is usually pretty reasonable - I'm pleased to say ... <br /><br />@ Sherry - yes one seventh of my life = ten years of blogging! <br /><br />@ Eddie - I saw you'd come back into blogging via a poetry group ... so I'll be across to visit - it'll be good to see you again ... <br /><br />@ Susan - yes I finally did get a #WATWB post up ... some things don't seem to work - I've no idea why - so sorry you don't automatically receive any posts I put up.<br /><br />Birthday still ongoing - which is always fun ... and that 10 years of blogging still amazes me. As I emailed life is slowly settling down - but I really need to kick on ... while taking Brexit as it happens. Thanks for the check in.<br /><br />Cheers to you all - I really might be back blogging again ... a few things to finish off this weekend then all systems go ... take care and all the best as the year progresses ... Hilary <br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13943344623582266512019-01-25T19:03:15.197+00:002019-01-25T19:03:15.197+00:00I came by to see if you'd put up a #WATWB post...I came by to see if you'd put up a #WATWB post Hilary - I don't receive them automatically in spite of requesting them! But I see I missed your birthday so a belated happy birthday! And congrats on 10 years of blogging! Hope you're settling back 'home' nicely and are taking the Brexit drama in your stride. All best wishes, SusanSusan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29530780962850913232019-01-24T22:32:36.978+00:002019-01-24T22:32:36.978+00:00Hi Hilary and Happy Birthday and Happy 10th Blog a...Hi Hilary and Happy Birthday and Happy 10th Blog anniversary and Happy New Year. I hope th be back in Blogsville for a while now that I have joined a poetry group. . . . Cheers Eddie :)Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44814665942014417952019-01-24T17:54:06.137+00:002019-01-24T17:54:06.137+00:00Happy Birthday, and Happy Blog-versary. Ten years ...Happy Birthday, and Happy Blog-versary. Ten years is a long time for blogging.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20130046987842745612019-01-24T15:14:40.329+00:002019-01-24T15:14:40.329+00:00Hi Hilary! Happy belated birthday and congrats on ...Hi Hilary! Happy belated birthday and congrats on ten years!!!! I remember seeing your posts when I first started, LOL, I've been blogging just over eight years, in September of this year, it will be nine for me! Yikes!<br /><br />Hope your weather remains temperate so you'll still be able to get around. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77966645939897538162019-01-24T00:34:06.406+00:002019-01-24T00:34:06.406+00:00Living history as it happens; I like that phrase. ...Living history as it happens; I like that phrase. Congratulations on all your years blogging. I know you've brightened my life, and no doubt many others.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779183231776072253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90242275993184332142019-01-22T16:41:54.894+00:002019-01-22T16:41:54.894+00:00Aww celebrations. You are such a great person to c...Aww celebrations. You are such a great person to celebrate. Happy late Birthday. Thanks for being you and writing such good posts.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61180600459615901362019-01-22T11:08:34.528+00:002019-01-22T11:08:34.528+00:00Happy birthday, Hilary, and congratulations on ten...Happy birthday, Hilary, and congratulations on ten years of blogging. We have all enjoyed your esoteric input and good humour. Next celebration will be twenty-five years at the keyboard!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77822703810101935742019-01-20T16:18:28.163+00:002019-01-20T16:18:28.163+00:00The picture from the National Trust is beautiful.
...The picture from the National Trust is beautiful.<br />I trust you are still partying down:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44279808169583139982019-01-20T15:46:44.472+00:002019-01-20T15:46:44.472+00:00Celebration time all around. Hear hear! Congrats o...Celebration time all around. Hear hear! Congrats on the blogging anniversary and I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Our story teller here was the kids' grandpa but he's now unfortunately passed. He was 100% American Indian and once held a very presitgious role in the tribe (before he turned to secular work). He did continue to go to pow-wows and things and really got involved in such things when he retired. Boy, did he have some stories to tell!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92110408933210071892019-01-20T05:55:45.377+00:002019-01-20T05:55:45.377+00:00Belated happy birthday and an amazing 2019 and con...Belated happy birthday and an amazing 2019 and congrats with 10 years of blogging. I have been blogging for a long time but had long breaks as well. Always come back to it though.<br />That cottage on the photo is beautiful. I love that camel as well I have been chasing them in the past for my brother who collects them.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22981992236343698742019-01-19T18:24:53.148+00:002019-01-19T18:24:53.148+00:00Belated birthday wishes and congratulations on 10 ...Belated birthday wishes and congratulations on 10 years of blogging! You've made me realise, and remember that I too started this blogging journey ten years ago. Where has that time gone? <br /><br />Stay well and happy and Blog on! XMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42671889013615539892019-01-19T18:04:50.629+00:002019-01-19T18:04:50.629+00:00Dear Hilary. A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I also had a...Dear Hilary. A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I also had a birthday a few days ago . It was amazing!<br />And happy tenth anniversary on your blogging career. <br />So happy to have found you again after a couple of years .<br /><br />gramswisewords.blogspot.com grams ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627561019772248870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11391978066968971302019-01-19T17:48:50.551+00:002019-01-19T17:48:50.551+00:00Like everyone else, wishing you a belated, but hop...Like everyone else, wishing you a belated, but hopefully it was relaxing and quiet birthday, Hilary!<br /><br />Isn't it great how time flies here in the Blogger world? I'm a few years behind you, but it's amazing how many wonderful people are on here - and it's great to reconnect as time goes by and people drop in and out, but mostly hang around :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88553255131367165012019-01-19T12:26:53.807+00:002019-01-19T12:26:53.807+00:00Congrats on 10 years of blogging, Hilary!
A belate...Congrats on 10 years of blogging, Hilary!<br />A belated Happy Birthday - I hope that you had a wonderful birthday last week. <br />Happy New Year to you! I hope it's been a good one so far.<br />I'm excited to see what blog posts you have in store for 2019.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3986969609446406202019-01-18T17:42:28.771+00:002019-01-18T17:42:28.771+00:00Congrats on 10 years of blogging!Congrats on 10 years of blogging!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com