tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8557452922876436711..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Cauliflower Fountain ... more commonly known as Fairview Estates, Western Cape ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7543171196728072282013-12-26T16:25:09.471+00:002013-12-26T16:25:09.471+00:00Hi Tina .. this went into comment moderation - I j...Hi Tina .. this went into comment moderation - I just found it! Yes - a glass of vino would be good!<br /><br />The Western Cape is extraordinarily beautiful .. but can be harsh .. and I suspect the previous owners back in the 1700 and 1800s were just not good farmers .. and so lost out - but could be a curse, though the Backs seem to have broken it.<br /><br />It would be a fabulous place to visit .. again for me!<br /><br />Cheers - I'm off for a cup of tea .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59691359701762549042013-12-26T14:46:36.495+00:002013-12-26T14:46:36.495+00:00I've never seen a goat tower...
Now I want som...I've never seen a goat tower...<br />Now I want some wine, but it's only 7:45 in the am...perhaps I'll wait ;-) Fascinating about all those winemakers not making it work...seems like a curse or something...<br />Looks like a lovely place. I especially love the picture of the side of the mountain near the bottom third of the post. Very inviting!<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59127314337760690622013-12-11T18:58:13.738+00:002013-12-11T18:58:13.738+00:00@ Sue .. when we went to Avelida I just loved watc...@ Sue .. when we went to Avelida I just loved watching the goats, but hadn't realised how special the tower was ... not speaking Portuguese - I couldn't read the guide book, or therefore buy it - but it was such a set of co-incidences .. fun to bring them together.<br /><br />Thanks and lovely to see you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6310734091054663652013-12-11T09:59:12.390+00:002013-12-11T09:59:12.390+00:00I'm completely stuck on the idea of goat tower...I'm completely stuck on the idea of goat towers. Amazing! I love how blogging and social media lead to so many random interlinked experiences and memories. <br />cheers<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51842851712550110952013-12-05T13:55:14.448+00:002013-12-05T13:55:14.448+00:00@ Silvia - thanks so much .. the inspiration seat ...@ Silvia - thanks so much .. the inspiration seat is in the next post - but it's a great contoured bench isn't it - a good sit in the morning sun - sheltered. Just delighted you enjoyed the story telling .. <br /><br />@ Michael - many thanks .. I don't think I've travelled that much, not nearly as much as others .. but then more than some ... but I have not been to Columbia! <br /><br />Perhaps it's because I draw ideas together that brings out the story line ... I'm just grateful people enjoy readings .. many thanks!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30962303297657608792013-12-05T13:05:53.124+00:002013-12-05T13:05:53.124+00:00Hi, Hilary,
What lovely memories. I am so impress...Hi, Hilary,<br /><br />What lovely memories. I am so impressed by all the traveling you have done throughout your life.<br /><br />These stories enrich us all. As a writer you have an ENDLESS supply of memory file to draw on for your works.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing another fascinating view of your life.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36079057268267648562013-12-04T17:58:40.302+00:002013-12-04T17:58:40.302+00:00You tell the best stories, Hilary. Love the inspir...You tell the best stories, Hilary. Love the inspiration seat. Looks like a place where I could sit, alone with my thoughts, for hours. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24421898641066487152013-12-02T17:41:22.578+00:002013-12-02T17:41:22.578+00:00Hi Karen .. I just go where I'm led .. well So...Hi Karen .. I just go where I'm led .. well Southern Africa were family connections, then friends or relatives - but it's been fun travelling around.<br /><br />I'm just delighted everyone seems to enjoy my 'travels and journeys' .. thanks so much for your very generous comment.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17579608812954750322013-12-02T15:37:58.212+00:002013-12-02T15:37:58.212+00:00I love your sense of adventure! I'm glad too, ...I love your sense of adventure! I'm glad too, that you take the time to share your adventures with us. Thank you for broadening my horizons! :) You are a blessing!<br /><br />Have a great week!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39401204193091490252013-12-02T07:52:31.316+00:002013-12-02T07:52:31.316+00:00@ Talon - I enjoyed writing about the label - it b...@ Talon - I enjoyed writing about the label - it brought back lots of memories. We're beginning to get more wineries here - so in the summer I think I must take myself off for a good look round. I like the innovation they bring to the land. I'd love to do an Ontario tour!<br /><br />@ Gattina = yes vinho verde was a fun wine when it was popular - and I still enjoy a glass. But marrying an Italian .. I can imagine the delicious tastings you must have had ... <br /><br />@ Carole - good to see you and good luck with the papier mache ... the work you were doing looked such fun.<br /><br />@ Monti- good to see you .. you were next on my Feedly list .. interesting that goats climb trees too - perhaps I knew that from north Africa, but I've never seen it .. just watched them on tv.<br /><br />Fun - how we've remembered aspects that have slipped from the front memory .. great to read your comments - thanks so much - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91075442397769082652013-12-01T22:24:02.358+00:002013-12-01T22:24:02.358+00:00Hi Hilary,
You continue to amaze me with the dept...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />You continue to amaze me with the depth of knowledge and the descriptions of the places you've visited. I am reminded of how very shocked I was the first time I visited Jamaica and saw the wild goats climbing trees. I had no idea...<br /><br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Montague Sikes</a><br /><br />Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4683922172661882212013-12-01T18:57:40.696+00:002013-12-01T18:57:40.696+00:00Thanks for your encouragement Hilary, hoping to co...Thanks for your encouragement Hilary, hoping to continue with my papier mâché, has been too long. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15755664596967767362013-12-01T16:05:22.020+00:002013-12-01T16:05:22.020+00:00Interesting memories ! Years ago I loved Vinho Ver...Interesting memories ! Years ago I loved Vinho Verde, it was one of my favourite wines ! In Mr. G.'s family were quiet a lot of uncles who produced good Italian wine, and of course they wanted that I taste them all ! You can imagine in what state I was after the first time in Italy with the Italian family ! Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58904813267408881982013-12-01T15:29:42.936+00:002013-12-01T15:29:42.936+00:00The story behind the label - so amazing, Hilary! W...The story behind the label - so amazing, Hilary! Wine and cheese just make the best companions. As we have extensive wineries in this part of Ontario, it's always a fun way to spend an afternoon going to various tastings. The varieties and quality are scrumptious.TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73095912178053244152013-11-29T07:49:10.446+00:002013-11-29T07:49:10.446+00:00@ Holly - I love goats .. their horns always seem ...@ Holly - I love goats .. their horns always seem to show them off ..<br /><br />@ Julie - how lovely that your friends can go back so often. Isn't the goat tower fun .. and so pleased you enjoyed the journeys and stories I describe .. <br /><br />@ Phil - lovely to see you and thanks for all the good wishes! <br /><br />Cheers to you all - I'll be back on Sunday .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65659929302786950542013-11-29T05:34:17.089+00:002013-11-29T05:34:17.089+00:00OMG!
Nice to be here again on this Happy occasion....OMG!<br />Nice to be here again on this Happy occasion. Beautiful pics with lot of<br />things. <br />Happy Thanksgiving Day.<br />Have a wonder Time Ahead.<br />Have a Blessed Weekend.<br />Keep inform<br />Best<br />PhilPhilip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33992173752324680422013-11-28T19:53:47.119+00:002013-11-28T19:53:47.119+00:00We have dear friends from South Africa who make th...We have dear friends from South Africa who make the long trip back every year. Fascinating goat tower! I also enjoyed reading about your travels with your mum.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90064086072633959662013-11-27T20:57:44.790+00:002013-11-27T20:57:44.790+00:00Love those goat's horns!Love those goat's horns!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60419721072844128062013-11-27T07:26:19.331+00:002013-11-27T07:26:19.331+00:00@ Lee - so lovely to see you and thank you for cal...@ Lee - so lovely to see you and thank you for calling in .. this sounds like a welcome interlude -during this tough time for you and the family.<br /><br />It'll be good to have you back blogging ..<br /><br />@ Sherry - the platters look so good - sad it's coffee time for me!<br /><br />@ Tara - goat goodnes: you are so right! It was a wise name change wasn't it .. but so funny to know about! So happy to hear you enjoy my wanderings ..<br /><br />Cheers to you all - so lovely to see you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6844990357825170992013-11-26T20:35:52.411+00:002013-11-26T20:35:52.411+00:00goats goodness!!
wine & cheese & scenic vi...goats goodness!!<br />wine & cheese & scenic views. love it! and wise name change =)<br />thanks for the tour & background info! always enjoy your travels!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1706176626091608572013-11-26T18:34:30.865+00:002013-11-26T18:34:30.865+00:00The wine and cheese lunch looks positively delicio...The wine and cheese lunch looks positively delicious!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4225171326138485542013-11-26T17:11:12.161+00:002013-11-26T17:11:12.161+00:00Yum again, Hilary. We share love for feta and goat...Yum again, Hilary. We share love for feta and goats produce some excellent feta, don't they? Why is it I always leave here hungry? :-)<br /><br />I won't be blogging until Dec, but wanted to drop by and say hello.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33753655772286606062013-11-26T16:42:13.083+00:002013-11-26T16:42:13.083+00:00@ Rhonda .. I hope you'll get to South Africa ...@ Rhonda .. I hope you'll get to South Africa - wonderful sailing country .. as well as water sports - let alone to go on safari and experience some wild animals, while there are some left. Your friends I'm sure will be encouraging you to visit ... <br /><br />Yes - climbing goats in Alaska too .. they are so nimble footed and it always seems impossible that they don't fall - but they don't. You could see the goat tower in South Africa though!<br /><br />@ Linda - no worries .. there's always so much going on and I'm now behind again myself.<br /><br />I hope you can find a really good Pinotage made by Fairview - and am so pleased you had a look around their website ... <br /><br />... let us know please! <br /><br />Thanks and lovely to see you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19926990829871795462013-11-26T16:32:59.337+00:002013-11-26T16:32:59.337+00:00Hilary, forgive me for being absent lately. I'...Hilary, forgive me for being absent lately. I've had a lot going on and lack focus. However, you caught my eye with the La Capra wine and that intriguing label. I had to look them up. It seems they have lots to offer so I'll see if they are sold around here. I'd love to find a good pinotage.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74090480170682970842013-11-26T09:16:03.530+00:002013-11-26T09:16:03.530+00:00Interesting travels. I wonder if I will ever get t...Interesting travels. I wonder if I will ever get to South Africa, the birth place of so many of my friends. We saw interesting climbing goats in Alaska, but no goat tower :)Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.com