Monday, 23 March 2015

Dynnargh Dhis … to my blog and the A – Z Challenge Theme Reveal …




Guessed what it is yet?  Simple really … Welcome …



… to Aspects of British Cornish … some form of … my usual eclectic mix of history, odds and ends, areas I love, alphabet letters that fit!, images, culture, some educational bits and bobs …



… wherever my head takes me – I planned this a year ago … did I get beyond the title sheet … no, not even the index … so what will come up will come up and surprise me, let alone you …

 
Funny names for beautiful tiny harbours

I always enjoy it … and I see lots of bloggers have been revealing themselves today ... more to follow I expect! …

 
Tintagel Castle of Arthurian Legend

Have fun, make new friends … I always seem to meet some great buddies … leave pertinent comments, don’t stress, learn lots … be creative …




Live and let live … and I will sincerely try and keep mine short – but writing about things you love is somewhat difficult …

"A Fish Sale" by Stanhope A Forbes (1884/85)


Tereba Nessa …  until next time! ….

Crown Mines, Botallack


Hilary Melton-Butcher

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72 comments:

  1. Chrys Fey23 March 2015 at 15:26

    Eclectic is fun! I'm excited to see what your posts are for each day. :)

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh23 March 2015 at 15:49

    Your posts are always fascinating, so this will be fun!

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  3. Annalisa Crawford23 March 2015 at 16:03

    Completely awesome theme :-)

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  4. Paula23 March 2015 at 16:06

    Looking forward to your challenge

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  5. Stephen Tremp23 March 2015 at 16:29

    Cool theme! One of wifey's best dishes is Cornish Game Hens baked in a Dutch Oven.

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  6. Out on the prairie23 March 2015 at 16:40

    A fun adventure

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  7. Gingi23 March 2015 at 16:57

    I keep seeing these A to Z challenges.. where is everyone finding these? It's such a great idea!! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  8. Hilary Melton-Butcher23 March 2015 at 17:14

    @ Chrys, Karen, Alex, Annalisa, Paula, Steve, OOTP, and Gingi - thank you all .. and Gingi I left a comment with the details ..

    I'm looking forward once again to the A-Z .. cheers Hilary

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  9. Ingrid23 March 2015 at 17:41

    Curious to see what's coming up ! The Crown Mines look very interesting !

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  10. loverofwords23 March 2015 at 17:52

    I actually visited Cornwall, Hilary. Looking forward to reading your blog. Your writing always makes me want to visit the places you describe.

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  11. Bob Scotney23 March 2015 at 18:23

    No Poldark, I hope.

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  12. Elise Fallson23 March 2015 at 19:02

    I like your theme and I know I'm going to learn a lot (as I always do) when I visit your blog. Hope you are feeling better! :)

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  13. Roland D. Yeomans23 March 2015 at 19:22

    As Alex says: this sounds to be such fun! Thanks for visiting my own theme reveal. :-)

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  14. Suzanne Furness23 March 2015 at 20:03

    Dydh da, Hilary!
    Looking forward to your A-Z theme. Are you watching Poldark?

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  15. Diana Wilder23 March 2015 at 20:06

    Oh, good! I'm padding my reading list and I'll love your posts! (And hmmmmm... Having read the comment above mine, I see I'll have to dust off the Poldark episodes and watch them...

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  16. Melissa Sugar23 March 2015 at 20:18

    Such a cool and unusual theme. I'm ready to read all of your posts. I bookmarked your blog. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will be back in April.

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  17. Jerralea23 March 2015 at 20:22

    Sounds very interesting - who doesn't love to read about the British?

    Happy blogging!

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  18. Luanne G. Smith23 March 2015 at 20:31

    Looking forward to your posts. Always informative. :)

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  19. L. Diane Wolfe23 March 2015 at 20:43

    I'll enjoy learning more about Cornwall and all things Cornish.

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  20. Hilary Melton-Butcher23 March 2015 at 20:54

    @ Gattina - I'll do my best! @ Nat - so good to know you'll have some idea of my 'home' county .. that's the way I feel; So chuffed you feel inspired by my writing these blog posts @ Bob - Poldark is Cornwall isn't it?! @ Elise - delighted you enjoy coming over and learning; yes, the hip is healing slower than it started out to do - ne'er mind! @ Roland - glad to visit you and so good to see you here; @ Suzanne - yeah I guess I'm going to get a few Cornish greetings back from friends/bloggers with more knowledge!! and Yes I am watching Poldark. @ Diana - that's great to see you .. and yes Poldark may feature - not in the way you're thinking though?! @ Melissa - that's fabulous .. looking forward to linking up with you then .. @ Jerralea - great .. I love hearing "who doesn't like to read about the British"! I'll be over to meet you shortly .. @ Luanna - delighted and am happy to share .. @ Diane - ah yes - hopefully we'll tempt you and your husband over to visit and take some photos?

    Cheers everyone .. it'll be a fun time - and wonderful to see I'm seeing new friends popping up here already - Hilary

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  21. janice h23 March 2015 at 21:52

    It's been years since we holidayed in Cornwall, but I loved it - it was so far from Scotland that it felt like being abroad while still being at home, if that doesn't sound daft. I look forward to annoying my husband during Poldark by dropping in the odd eclectic tidbit of yours, like he did with his historical addons during Wolf Hall! I think we're going to adore the photos in this challenge!

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  22. Fil23 March 2015 at 21:56

    That sounds fun ... I'll look forward to reading them Hilary - I've always wanted to visit Cornwall.
    Fil

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  23. Sharon Himsl23 March 2015 at 22:12

    Sounds like a winner, Hilary. See you there!

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  24. beste barki23 March 2015 at 22:20

    This is going to be fun. I'm looking forward to your posts Hilary!

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  25. Margie23 March 2015 at 22:46

    I am looking forward to it, Hilary

    Wishing you a lovely say from Colorado, it's the most beautiful spring day here!

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  26. Margie23 March 2015 at 22:47

    *day*

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  27. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikes23 March 2015 at 22:47

    Wonderful! Looking forward to following your posts!!!

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  28. Janie Junebug23 March 2015 at 23:36

    Such beautiful photos. I want to get on a plane and fly away to see everything you discuss.

    Love,
    Janie

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  29. Botanist23 March 2015 at 23:55

    Sounds like fun, and hopefully will bring back a few memories :)

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  30. Julie Flanders24 March 2015 at 00:03

    i always love your themes and this is no exception. Looking forward to another fun April with you, Hilary!

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  31. Silvia Writes24 March 2015 at 00:39

    Wonderful, Hilary. I like surprises, so I am looking forward to following you along the way. See you soon.

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  32. Tara Tyler24 March 2015 at 01:42

    always a pleasure trip to see where hilary will take us!
    love it!

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  33. Denise Covey 24 March 2015 at 01:49

    Hi Hilary! You keeping it short! This I have to see. Whatever you write it is always intriguing and your readers always learn something new. What could be better?

    Hope you're hippity hopping on that hip!

    Denise :-)

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  34. Caryn Caldwell24 March 2015 at 02:15

    This looks like so much fun! Enjoy your A-Z challenge! And yay for writing about things you feel passionate about!

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  35. Jo24 March 2015 at 02:17

    Love Tintagel. Doubt I could walk up there any more though. I love Cornwall anyway, what a gorgeous spot and I have fond memories because I spent my honeymoon there. Based in Mevagissey.

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  36. Sue McPeak24 March 2015 at 03:34

    I just love your 'Bits and Bobs', Hilary. Always so interesting, educational and entertaining. Yes, it is hard to keep it short when writing about something you love. I understand that completely. No matter...write on...I will read every word you write and enjoy every 'Bit and Bob'.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal
    AtoZ 2015 Challenge
    AJ's wHooligans

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  37. Hilary Melton-Butcher24 March 2015 at 07:10

    @ Janice - it is a long way and I can quite see your thoughts on being away, yet home. I hope my posts will cover enough historical info - for you to filch! Photos - I have to garner those too!!

    @ Fil - your music would go well down there ... they love singing!

    @ Sharon @ Beste @ Margie (thanks for the Colorado wishes!) @ Montie @ Janie (see you down there one day?!) @ Ian - I'm sure I'll touch some memories @ Julie @ Silvia @ Tara @ Denise ( the hip has no choice .. it's moving along!) @ Caryn - welcome @ Jo - you'll remember lots @ Sue

    Thanks everyone - Denise and Sue .. short (I'll try) - but thank you for the intriguing and at least you say you always learn something - interesting, educational and entertaining .. which I like to include ... I'm sticking to that type of post ... cheers Hilary

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  38. Anonymous24 March 2015 at 07:49

    Hello, Hilary. I follow your blog on the WordPress Reader. It is always interesting. Commenting takes far too long on other platforms for me to do it more than occasionally. Sue @ Sue’s Trifles

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  39. Nilanjana Bose24 March 2015 at 09:35

    I am going to absolutely love revisiting Cornwall through your posts, great choice of theme! Holidayed there years ago, lovely memories. A diehard fan of du Maurier from childhood - so...Best of luck for the A-Z Hilary.

    Oh, and no need to keep it short...not for me :) thanks..

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  40. Mason Canyon24 March 2015 at 11:32

    I so look forward to your post, Hilary. I know I'll not only have fun visiting, but I'll learn interesting tidbits about a beautiful place and intriguing things.

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  41. Arlee Bird24 March 2015 at 14:45

    As always we are due for an education on your blog. Another unique theme which I'm sure we'll learn some obscure knowledge heretofore unknown to us.

    Never a dull moment at your site!

    Arlee Bird
    A to Z Challenge Co-host
    Wrote By Rote

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  42. Vanessa Morgan24 March 2015 at 15:06

    Can't wait to read all your A to Z posts. Have a lovely week.

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  43. A Cuban In London24 March 2015 at 15:36

    I loved my time in Cornwall. Loved it, love it, loved it. And I have the bookmark to prove it! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  44. A Lady's Life24 March 2015 at 16:13

    Loved the pic of the fish sale 1884.

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  45. Lynn24 March 2015 at 18:01

    I look forward to seeing your posts, Hilary! I enjoyed it the year I did A to Z, but I just like viewing others' efforts now. :)

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  46. A Tarkabarka Hölgy24 March 2015 at 18:26

    Fun! Sounds lovely and interesting :) Happy A to Z!

    @TarkabarkaHolgy from
    Multicolored Diary - Epics from A to Z
    MopDog - The crazy thing about Hungarians...

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  47. Hilary Melton-Butcher24 March 2015 at 18:39

    @ Sue - good to see you here - I know commenting across platforms can be a pain .. but thanks for doing it occasionally.

    @ Nila - that's great .. I hope I match up to your expectations. Du Maurier will feature! Thanks re the short - I will try and match my usual style with much less content .. !!

    @ Mason - thanks so much ... it's a pleasure writing for happy visitors.

    @ Lee - I hope I give you a few extra snippets into Cornish life ... and thanks re the complement ...

    @ Vanessa - that's great .. you too enjoy this last week til the A-Z kicks off ..

    @ ACL - it's a beautiful bewitching county isn't it ... and you've still got your bookmark - definitely bewitched then!

    @ A Lady's Life .. I too love that picture .. it's on the beach at Penzance ...

    @ Lynn - so lovely to hear you're looking forward to my posts - and sometimes I feel like stepping off the A-Z bandwaggon - but am not sure I could!!

    @ Tarkabarka - hope you'll enjoy the posts ... your Mop Dog blog about Hungarians looks interesting ..

    Cheers everyone - thanks so much .. you're raising my bar .. Hilary

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  48. Lisa24 March 2015 at 19:48

    I think that's the shortest post I've ever read of yours! Haha! As usual, I'm looking forward to reading you in April! I first found you on the A to Z and now three years later, we're still here. Yes! Hope recovery is going well!

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  49. DMS25 March 2015 at 00:35

    It sounds like April is going to be fun-filled! I will be learning a lot too! :) Can't wait to see what you come up with each day. Good luck!
    ~Jess

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  50. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy25 March 2015 at 02:23

    I do love Cornwall.
    It will be heaps of fun.

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  51. Empty Nest Insider25 March 2015 at 06:43

    Your posts are always informative and entertaining, and you always manage to come through better than ever during A to Z. Take good care of yourself, Hilary! See you in April!

    Julie

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  52. Hilary Melton-Butcher25 March 2015 at 07:45

    @ Lisa - it can happen! - short on occasions. I know I've met some really good blogging friends via the A-z .. it's a great time .. and here we are years later ...

    My hip has taken on a life of its own .. and I hope will settle down eventually

    @ Jess - I think we all learn far more than we expect when we participate in the A- Z .. it'll be fun - see you there

    @ Lynda - well that's a good thing and will I hope be entertaining

    @ Julie - thanks so much .. I hope I can keep to everyone's expectations .. and see you soon ..

    Cheers everyone - thanks for being here - lovely camaraderie we all have - Hilary

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  53. Rhonda Albom25 March 2015 at 10:11

    Sounds like fun. Looking forward to learning more about Cornwall.

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  54. Patsy25 March 2015 at 10:30

    We're going to Cornwall later in the year, so I'll be looking out for suggestions of interesting places to visit.

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  55. mail4rosey25 March 2015 at 12:40

    You're going to be busy, and this is going to make for some fun reading. :)

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  56. Susan Gourley/Kelley25 March 2015 at 14:01

    I loved your posts last year and I'm sure they'll be just as interesting this year. And you always have a great variety.

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  57. Anonymous25 March 2015 at 20:19

    Cornwall. Oh, perfect, Hils. My favorite place...that I'd like to visit. When I want to do it vicariously, I go into the series Doc Martin. I will love visiting you to see what you've posted. Yay!
    ((( ))) from me and Jen

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  58. Anonymous25 March 2015 at 20:24

    Can't wait to see what you come up with, Hilary, and I'm sure I'll enjoy your posts no matter how long they are :) Best of luck to you in this year's A - Z Challenge!

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  59. M Pax25 March 2015 at 20:46

    Love your eclectic posts and learning more about Cornwall.

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  60. Hilary Melton-Butcher25 March 2015 at 21:12

    @ Rhonda - that's great .. as I guess it's a place you could visit; @ Patsy - well I think the tv will do it for you .. Gary - might object at the reason though?! @ Rosey - I'll be busy when I settle to it .. @ Susan - thanks so much .. I hope these will be amusing .. @ Ann- yes Cornwall my favourite place, and yours where you can come with me along the way vicariously .. do you know I've never watched Doc Martin ... ah well ...@ MJ - thanks they will be short and thanks for the good wishes .. @ Mary - thanks so much - they always are eclectic aren't they .. and Cornwall will come to the fore .. cheers to you all - thanks for visiting .. Hilary

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  61. Cherie Colyer26 March 2015 at 12:01

    Beautiful pic of Tintagel Castle. I'm looking forward to learning more about following your posts.

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  62. Sara C. Snider26 March 2015 at 13:49

    Ooh, this sounds fun! It's a part of the world I'd love to see one day. Good luck with the challenge!

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  63. Sara26 March 2015 at 18:26

    Oh, I look forward to the A-Z challenge very much. I always find it fun to see what you come up with.

    My favorite words in this post are: "...but writing about things you love is somewhat difficult …"

    So TRUE and we're lucky there are lots of things you LOVE:~)

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  64. TexWisGirl26 March 2015 at 20:47

    you always serve up things of interest. :)

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  65. Nick Wilford26 March 2015 at 23:15

    I love Cornwall, there's something magical about it. I'm sure we will learn tons from your posts.

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  66. Hilary Melton-Butcher27 March 2015 at 08:45

    @ CHerie - that's great to see you're looking forward to finding out more; @ Sara - I hope you can fulfil your dream of a visit one day in the not too distant future @ Sara - that's great .. and I know you're happy to come along with me in my A-Z tour .. yes I do have very eclectic tastes - but I learn from those .. @ Theresa - thanks; @ Nick - Cornwall does have a special draw doesn't it ... and I hope to satisfy the learning process; @ Marja - I hope one day you can get across from Holland perhaps for quick visit, while you're over from NZ - Mousehole is a village, tiny harbour .. but it's a fun name. The art works of Victorian and 20th century artists record so much detail ..

    Thanks everyone - delighted you're here .. cheers Hilary

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  67. Elizabeth Spann Craig27 March 2015 at 16:18

    Lovely theme and it will be a treat to read!

    Hope you continue improving, Hilary. And good tips regarding A-Z.

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  68. Juliet29 March 2015 at 06:46

    My granddaughter's favourite story is about the Mousehole cat. I loved Cornwall; spent a winter in Lostwithiel back in the 60s.

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  69. Hilary Melton-Butcher29 March 2015 at 09:48

    @ Elizabeth - and I sure hope I can match up .. and yes the hip is slowly improving ...

    ... tips re the A-Z: if you decide on your theme for next year .. write them up when you think about it!! Don't wait for D-day to arrive ...

    @ Juliet - it's such a lovely story: The Mousehole Cat ... and it's wonderful you know the area I'm talking about ...

    Cheers Hilary

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  70. Michelle Wallace29 March 2015 at 10:01

    Bits & bobs, odds & ends, knicks and knacks, a hodgepodge, a mishmash, fragments of this and that... you are the Queen Of Eclectic!
    Looking forward to your posts!

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  71. Maria30 March 2015 at 04:25

    Hello Hilary, reading this post is like an exciting stroll in a new land :D

    I will surely check out your page for the A-Z posts.

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  72. Hilary Melton-Butcher30 March 2015 at 08:37

    @ Michelle - I am definitely the Queen of Eclectic ... thankfully friends seem to enjoy reading!

    @ Maria - thanks for coming by - and so pleased you enjoyed your visit .. I'll be over to meet you during the A-Z ..

    Cheers to you both - Hilary

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Brilliant to see you here and thanks so much for commenting - always good to have the interaction.