tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8307452561112436980..comments2024-03-28T20:17:55.283+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: London visits, pre lockdown, completely exhausted me … part 1 – the introduction … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14088295529882979182020-07-31T10:11:52.234+01:002020-07-31T10:11:52.234+01:00Thanks Sandra - that's why I went ... because ...Thanks Sandra - that's why I went ... because it seemed an odd place to show some rare illustrations and maps ... just had to visit! Take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40727397006008509462020-07-30T18:31:27.403+01:002020-07-30T18:31:27.403+01:00Interesting that natural history prints and antiqu...Interesting that natural history prints and antiquarian scientific illustrations are stored in a fashion house.<br />Take special care.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58188101340657241682020-07-30T13:18:08.192+01:002020-07-30T13:18:08.192+01:00@ Patsy – yes there’s so much to see, learn about ...@ Patsy – yes there’s so much to see, learn about and appreciate in London … but I agree – I do what I can to skirt around the things I’m not happy with … <br /><br />@ Jz – yes I agree … one isn’t always able to take ‘the import of the exhibits in’ … that’s why I often have other information to refer to and go by myself … I went to a Turner one in the last few years … and that was so difficult, as too a Blake one I went to last year … I hate queues and people in crowds! <br /><br />Great you’ll enjoy my coming posts I hope … <br /><br />@ Sandra – yes my feet, legs, hips et al were very sore and tired. I just wanted to dash around mostly – suits me and then I can mull over what I’ve seen … and thanks for my littlie picture … quite sweet (then at least!) … <br /><br />@ Vagabonde – yes it was a day-light winter day … so pretty gloomy. I should have spent longer in some places – but needs must ... the train and timings and I get weary by the time the evening comes around. <br /><br />Our trains are an intrinsic part of British life – well perhaps they were and some of our station hotels have been updated to pretty high standards … <br /><br />@ Alana – it was a full day and I knew I was going to stretch myself … but realised I could do it – if I didn’t hang around too much! I’m glad I went in the circumstances and I had other plans … but I can catch up once this ‘lost year’ is part of history … <br /><br />@ Pradeep – thanks re my young me! There were a lot of exhibitions to visits … with other subjects that have cropped up since … I’m going to enjoy writing them up.<br /><br />@ Deniz – it was a “brilliant” but exhausting day – especially with the train journeys book-ending the day. I could have spent longer at Carlos Place with the antiquarian/scientific illustrations, as well as the Tutankhamun one … <br /><br />Thanks re the nod towards a visit to the McGill Osler Library – I’d love to get to Montreal, and when there … I’ll definitely make a plan for the Osler Library … thanks!<br /><br />@ Friko – yes it was a long day … but things I wanted to get to – and thought I might not have got to London again … I was thinking of going north of London to friends … but in the event obviously didn’t do that, or go to London for another visit. What will happen in the future – who knows!<br /><br />@ Deborah – thanks … it’s brought many memories back especially during the re-runs of events in the last 70 or so years … <br /><br />I do hope we can get back to being able to visit and see places – but these will keep me going for a while.<br /><br />Thanks so much to you all … I’ve had a blip – but managed to find a way round … so the write ups will start on Monday I think!<br /><br />Stay safe and take care … and thanks for your visits and comments … Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15040371121381464642020-07-29T22:13:51.541+01:002020-07-29T22:13:51.541+01:00A lovely hark back to the days when to there was n...A lovely hark back to the days when to there was nothing unusual in taking a trip to London! May they return we all be able to travel as freely and as risk free, soon. Meanwhile, reading about your jaunts in times gone by, pre-lockdown, is a tonic, Hilary. XDeborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36365666505994400812020-07-28T22:10:14.579+01:002020-07-28T22:10:14.579+01:00Goodness gracious me, you did all that in one day?...Goodness gracious me, you did all that in one day? A surfeit of events and impressions, I don’t think I could have taken it all in.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5598919800499128812020-07-28T19:36:40.601+01:002020-07-28T19:36:40.601+01:00Love that pic of you, Hilary. You were and are suc...Love that pic of you, Hilary. You were and are such a cutie.<br />Stay safe. Be healthy.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23289693552542166672020-07-28T10:11:40.506+01:002020-07-28T10:11:40.506+01:00That sounds like a *brilliant* day. i'm all fo...That sounds like a *brilliant* day. i'm all for whirlwind tours, i never want to miss anything, and all of those exhibits sound fascinating, especially the Egypt one and the antiquarian scientific illustrations. If you're ever in Montreal, you should visit the Osler Library!<br />Wish I could have done it with you :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70826062827532726712020-07-27T06:48:28.007+01:002020-07-27T06:48:28.007+01:00Hi Hilary - A very nice of you, there.
You have co...Hi Hilary - A very nice of you, there.<br />You have covered quite a variety of subjects.<br />Good read.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58345027280987626252020-07-26T23:57:25.642+01:002020-07-26T23:57:25.642+01:00That would have been a full day when I was young. ...That would have been a full day when I was young. Now? I could never do it, I don't think - respect to you! I was going to wait to do some stuff until next year, which became this year, which became what we now call "the lost year". We took those days for granted, years where we could put something off until "next year". It's nice to relive those memories of the things we did do. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54753703554028055622020-07-26T17:01:58.767+01:002020-07-26T17:01:58.767+01:00You did all this in a “daylight” day? It sounds t...You did all this in a “daylight” day? It sounds to me as it would have taken the full 24 hours. It sounds wonderful though. How I’d love to be able to go out to any art museum, or garden, or anywhere for that matter. Just taking a ride on a train sounds good to. In Nashville there is a former grand rail station that has been transformed into a hotel, because no trains come here any more.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68775969222080292232020-07-26T14:56:51.635+01:002020-07-26T14:56:51.635+01:00No wonder your tootsies are tired, you got a lot p...No wonder your tootsies are tired, you got a lot packed into a day.<br />Hope your feet are up, you're reading a good book or watching a good movie, with a glass of chilled wine at your elbow.<br />Stay safe. Be healthy.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30289556836640248472020-07-26T14:06:08.489+01:002020-07-26T14:06:08.489+01:00Not only are the long queues exhausting but then y...Not only are the long queues exhausting but then you get inside and can't see a dingin' thing through the press of humanity around you... A Picasso exhibit at the Hayward Gallery taught me I am claustrophobic in crowds and I am now a <i>lot</i> more particular as to what I'll queue for!<br />More often, I'm just as happy to read the reports of others! :-DJzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301793291285112859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47249603471356660572020-07-26T10:32:17.117+01:002020-07-26T10:32:17.117+01:00There are some wonderful things to see in London, ...There are some wonderful things to see in London, but I don't enjoy it as a place – too busy, noisy and crowded for me to relax.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39408869414203207352020-07-25T16:52:25.909+01:002020-07-25T16:52:25.909+01:00Hi Jo-Anne - thank you ... I'm so pleased you ...Hi Jo-Anne - thank you ... I'm so pleased you enjoyed this introduction to a few posts; yes I'm sorry that you won't be able to get over here to see us ... <br /><br />@ Donna - yes ... I was very tired ... every joint ached - including the brain! Tarmac is not kind on the feet or body. Thanks so pleased you're happy to read more ... <br /><br />@ Teresa - I certainly wouldn't do it that often ... and very possibly not again - we'll see ... <br /><br />@ Yolanda - yes it was I think the last journey I made before lockdown - I was tempted to go to other places (make other visits) ... but it was winter and then things got troubling ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for your lovely comments I always enjoying seeing all my commenters here ... stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83224244514709021162020-07-25T14:06:19.212+01:002020-07-25T14:06:19.212+01:00What a wondrous journey! Jealous as I sit and look...What a wondrous journey! Jealous as I sit and look out on the world fearing human contact. Oh, what times we are in now. memories are all we really have, that and a vivid imagination! Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48674517631938050502020-07-24T12:28:37.322+01:002020-07-24T12:28:37.322+01:00That was a long day, but well worth it. Not sure I...That was a long day, but well worth it. Not sure I could do it.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23122434343358330442020-07-24T04:54:18.064+01:002020-07-24T04:54:18.064+01:00Wow! That's one BIG, impressive day. No wonder...Wow! That's one BIG, impressive day. No wonder you didn't want to move the next day -- I wouldn't have moved either!<br />I look forward to reading more.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55658825917486929122020-07-23T22:41:37.331+01:002020-07-23T22:41:37.331+01:00Oh how I liked this post, I woukld like to visit L...Oh how I liked this post, I woukld like to visit London but not going to hapenJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54089637457424785092020-07-23T19:45:53.464+01:002020-07-23T19:45:53.464+01:00@ Mason – looking back it was wonderful … and I’m ...@ Mason – looking back it was wonderful … and I’m enjoying thinking about it now, reading up etc … not the legs, but the brain really enjoyed it.<br /><br />@ Joanne – I agree – a chaise lounge, a pool and a pink flamingo – would suit me perfectly then and now! There wasn’t time for fish and chips – I think I took a picnic with me … expanded reading coming up … I’m looking forward to writing all the posts up. Thanks re my early quizzy pic … thank you to my Ma for adding it in to the photos she left for me.<br /><br />@ Elsie – I’m exhausted thinking about it … and today I’m feeling weary for some reason: strange but true! Going past my old neck of the woods was an interesting time … I need to spend a bit more time back there … I can’t see any obvious changes – except the area has definitely improved.<br /><br />@ Jacqui – I definitely needed more than a nap – at one point I wondered if I’d get back down here … thank you re the nod to my ‘exhaustion’ pic … <br /><br />@ Val – it was sheer determination … mind over feet – and I was exhausted. I’ll be blogging about each of these exhibits – possibly joining the two Steve McQueen ones together … <br /><br />@ Bazza – yes it was a day out – and finished me off for a while! I do what I can when I can … being single and able to make decisions always helps … thank you – I guess I act younger than my age – while my brain is definitely in learning mode.<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here all of you – I really appreciate your comments and thoughts … take care of your family and friends and stay safe - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77922568756023132142020-07-23T18:32:46.501+01:002020-07-23T18:32:46.501+01:00Now that's a day out! You don't seem to wa...Now <i>that's</i> a day out! You don't seem to waste a minute of everyday of your life. I think that's wonderful.<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s anxiously adroit Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21993517366273749822020-07-23T17:01:19.314+01:002020-07-23T17:01:19.314+01:00My goodness, what stamina you have, Hilary. No won...My goodness, what stamina you have, Hilary. No wonder you were exhausted! What was the Steve McQueen exhibition actually about! Or will you be blogging about each of these? Hope you’re keeping well, Hilary!Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48721172699976773092020-07-23T15:54:29.479+01:002020-07-23T15:54:29.479+01:00That's an itinerary sure to deserve a good nap...That's an itinerary sure to deserve a good nap afterwards. So many great stops, Hilary. I relate to the 'exhausted' picture at the end.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86518906996327031542020-07-23T13:59:34.958+01:002020-07-23T13:59:34.958+01:00I'm exhausted just reading about it! It sounds...I'm exhausted just reading about it! It sounds like when I visit NYC. I love that you went to your old flat. I do that when I visit Long Island. Although sometimes I'm saddened by the changes they've made to it.<br /><br />Click link below for my new domain. Warmly,<br /><a href="https://elsieamata.com/blogposts/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51583971501265115282020-07-23T12:46:35.127+01:002020-07-23T12:46:35.127+01:00That's why a chaise lounge is required - after...That's why a chaise lounge is required - after a lovely walking day, one must rest one's bones and brain. That sounds like a dream day - I would have loved to join you on everything, plus some fish and chips. Divine! I look forward to reading the expanded versions of everything. (And you as such a pretty little girl with the inquiring mind - fabulous)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16702573928323209172020-07-23T10:32:51.725+01:002020-07-23T10:32:51.725+01:00An extremely busy day but sounds wonderful, lookin...An extremely busy day but sounds wonderful, looking forward to learning more. Stay safe and take care.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com