tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post115581681125298137..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: A – Z Reflections post 2017 … Aspects of British County Rare Breeds ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45743352621138148992017-06-08T15:12:38.146+01:002017-06-08T15:12:38.146+01:00Hi Deniz - thanks for coming back here to comment ...Hi Deniz - thanks for coming back here to comment ... and I'm glad you agree with me re social media ... I'm just grateful the A-Z is there for us to join in and contribute to ... but I'll be blogging if I do it again ... time is a major challenge - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55827568092684073992017-06-08T10:02:00.594+01:002017-06-08T10:02:00.594+01:00That's a good point about social media -- I fo...That's a good point about social media -- I found I couldn't keep up with all the links and posts on Twitter or Facebook. If I tweeted about my own posts I felt guilty for not sharing others' posts! There's never enough time...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71718290657835729302017-05-25T08:05:21.996+01:002017-05-25T08:05:21.996+01:00@ Kim ... no worries - a pleasure
@ Lynn - just g...@ Kim ... no worries - a pleasure<br /><br />@ Lynn - just glad you enjoyed the posts and the theme and thanks for the 'well done' ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90427955763378278942017-05-15T18:04:16.766+01:002017-05-15T18:04:16.766+01:00Hi Hilary - I was afraid I hadn't left a "...Hi Hilary - I was afraid I hadn't left a "well done!" comment here and from scrolling through the comments, I didn't! I am often interrupted when I'm blogging and I think I commented, when I didn't. Anyway - I do go on....Well Done, my friend! I enjoyed it very much.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86548345333821959722017-05-15T08:50:05.265+01:002017-05-15T08:50:05.265+01:00Thanks Hilary.Thanks Hilary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524134945971458610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17606828773001503912017-05-13T13:58:18.680+01:002017-05-13T13:58:18.680+01:00@ Lee - thanks for coming by and leaving a reply ....@ Lee - thanks for coming by and leaving a reply ... I've no idea re next year - there were a couple of things that bugged me this year. I know you do your best re the Challenge and appreciate the work you all put in ... <br /><br />@ Kim - sorry ... I'll try and remember to send them via email until I get the link worked out!<br /><br />@ Click - thanks for coming by - good to meet you and see you. I don't use Twitter, so the hashtag bit 'worried me'! One day I'll catch up. <br /><br />Cheers and thanks for visiting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21136080079458709232017-05-13T12:32:26.374+01:002017-05-13T12:32:26.374+01:00Well done for completing the challenge. I started ...Well done for completing the challenge. I started out intending to share links on Facebook as well but in the end it never happened. I only used the Challenge blog posts to share my links as well, I just didn't have the time or energy to post in all the different mediums. But I did include the #atozchallenge hashtag in the subject of each post so when it posted to Twitter it would be easily linked with the others.<br /><br />Cait @ <a href="http://clicks-clan.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Click's Clan</a>Clickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478761820331036869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46149494848543528802017-05-12T15:14:54.520+01:002017-05-12T15:14:54.520+01:00Thats ok Hilary. Look forward to reading your next...Thats ok Hilary. Look forward to reading your next post. I wish they would come directly to my email address though. KimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524134945971458610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42549661615910904202017-05-12T15:04:38.527+01:002017-05-12T15:04:38.527+01:00AS always you did a great job with the A to Z Chal...AS always you did a great job with the A to Z Challenge and we're so glad you joined us again. Hope you can keep coming back. This year was an experiment that some loved while others not so much. I like a list also, but just not the kind of list we've usually had. Maybe we'll come up with something new and better for next year.<br /><br />We want as many to be happy with the Challenge as can be.<br /><br />Thanks for your Reflections and for your participation in the 2017 Challenge.<br /><br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44655681553491638172017-05-12T12:04:20.413+01:002017-05-12T12:04:20.413+01:00Hi Kim - thanks so much ... I've had so much e...Hi Kim - thanks so much ... I've had so much extra information ... that I needed to filter out - before I put up my next post, just done that!<br /><br />It is certainly strange not to be posting every day - but a relief ... still I shall be back to posting regularly, but irregularly! <br /><br />Really appreciate you coming by ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32241973736488771622017-05-12T11:24:53.628+01:002017-05-12T11:24:53.628+01:00Hi Hilary. I miss your a to z challenge posts and ...Hi Hilary. I miss your a to z challenge posts and I miss writing them myself. Have a great weekend. KimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524134945971458610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20066430653952890422017-05-12T07:19:20.114+01:002017-05-12T07:19:20.114+01:00@ Nick - delighted you enjoyed the posts and theme...@ Nick - delighted you enjoyed the posts and theme. Yes - Nila's theme was superb ... just what we needed in today's age... <br /><br />@ Elsie - there's only so much time - I like to be serious, but also have a good time ... not so much with the internet, but I'm happy to engage to a point ... The other thing is all of us have followers and those followers have followers - so as long as there's a connection we can spread our blogging wings.<br /><br />@ ACIL - you'll love Nila's posts ... <br /><br />@ LD - I do like to think round things ... twitter never answers questions for me ... <br /><br />@Nas - that's brilliant to know my posts help you get a grasp of the UK. How wonderful you're coming to visit us ... just enjoy whichever part of these islands you are going to ... if down the south coast way (Eastbourne) let me know ... and perhaps we can meet ... <br /><br />@ Paula - many thanks ... and I'm so pleased you feel I 'teach' you lots ... <br /><br />Thanks to you all - lovely to see you here ... now have a very happy weekend ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69744565563826808542017-05-12T03:56:32.721+01:002017-05-12T03:56:32.721+01:00A good review! You said it well! I hope you keep d...A good review! You said it well! I hope you keep doing the challenge. You teach me so much!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26415821085108065282017-05-12T01:23:51.185+01:002017-05-12T01:23:51.185+01:00Hi Hilary!
I loved your UK posts and read daily. ...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />I loved your UK posts and read daily. Especially with my upcoming UK trip, I was very interested to soak in as much information as I could! Thank you so much!Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61033315903752259752017-05-11T22:10:03.447+01:002017-05-11T22:10:03.447+01:00I keep trying to get comfortable with other types ...I keep trying to get comfortable with other types of social media but blogging makes sense to me. Twitter blows my mind.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36024881819152060692017-05-11T21:58:46.129+01:002017-05-11T21:58:46.129+01:00Thanks for the little nudge towards Nila! :-)
Gre...Thanks for the little nudge towards Nila! :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6938367809780804342017-05-11T19:07:39.017+01:002017-05-11T19:07:39.017+01:00I think I'm like you, Hilary. I'm stuck in...I think I'm like you, Hilary. I'm stuck in that world of being happy with blogging as it is: blogging. I'm not big on Instagram or Twitter and Facebook. I'm also not running around trying to gain followers. I like the small group that I have. That makes me happy. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie Amata</a><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68280756258585342332017-05-11T12:14:32.950+01:002017-05-11T12:14:32.950+01:00Thanks for another wonderful series of posts, as e...Thanks for another wonderful series of posts, as educational as ever. Nila's theme seemed to be in a similar vein, with the range of insights offered.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15599917764134955732017-05-11T05:26:11.348+01:002017-05-11T05:26:11.348+01:00@ Jacqui - thanks ... I love Nila's A-Zs and m...@ Jacqui - thanks ... I love Nila's A-Zs and must get over to re-read them more thoroughly. So glad you enjoyed my theme and that learning obout the British Rare Breeds ... <br /><br />@ Jess - so glad you'll be going over to Nila's blog - it's excellent ... lots of amazing information there. Yes the A-Z is a lot of work ... but can be hugely rewarding, especially from the blogging angle.<br /><br />Thanks so much to you both for visiting ... you too enjoy the rest of your week ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24070617807270624052017-05-11T01:09:02.481+01:002017-05-11T01:09:02.481+01:00I look forward to visiting Nila's blog. So gla...I look forward to visiting Nila's blog. So glad you enjoyed doing the A-Z Challenge again! I know it is a lot of work. You did an excellent job on your posts and I enjoyed learning new things. <br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of the week! <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41022373702923864082017-05-10T15:43:56.123+01:002017-05-10T15:43:56.123+01:00Really good reflection, Hilary. I agree with lots ...Really good reflection, Hilary. I agree with lots and appreciate your insights. I too loved Nila's A to Z. I feel much more informed on a subject I knew not enough about.<br /><br />BTW, your theme was wonderful. I love animals, appreciate rare breeds, and am now much smarter about both.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61558198171203600042017-05-10T07:26:02.045+01:002017-05-10T07:26:02.045+01:00@ Murees - I love the learning ... and posting dif...@ Murees - I love the learning ... and posting different things, so am delighted you enjoy reading and being here ... <br /><br />@ Debbie - that's lovely to know - new friends are always good. My theme taught me a lot too! Nila's - I need to spend some time reading ...so much to learn from her posts. Thankfully I'm not a Social Media junkie - I too would have difficulty drawing myself away if I was. Thanks - yes I enjoy what I do ... and love to connect, but don't feel the need to rush out gathering people in ... <br /><br />@ Pam - thanks so much - I enjoyed my Highland tour ... and look forward to future posts with you ... <br /><br />@ Diedre - well I think I'm lucky and very grateful people enjoy being here. It's good to see you - and I do hope things are easier and you are able to settle into a degree of normality. <br /><br />Thanks so much for coming over and commenting - it's always good to see everyone ... take care and cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89549806537260008402017-05-09T21:24:51.853+01:002017-05-09T21:24:51.853+01:00Your post is such a beacon of positive energy it&#...Your post is such a beacon of positive energy it's no wonder followers come like bees to flowers! Thanks for the welcoming comment after I so suddenly jumped ship. It meant a great deal to me ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64949887720640676762017-05-09T21:10:23.849+01:002017-05-09T21:10:23.849+01:00Well done on completing the month and for educatin...Well done on completing the month and for educating us on such beautiful and interesting creatures. Really glad I found your blog and will be checking in again soon.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470130153229393246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25904898937351683562017-05-09T19:54:59.134+01:002017-05-09T19:54:59.134+01:00it was a pleasure connecting with you all last mon...it was a pleasure connecting with you all last month, Hilary and I will be sure to return here. ☺ Your theme was fascinating and I learned a lot. That's <i>always</i> good value! So true about Nila's theme, also. Timely and educational. Social media can be both fun and way too time-consuming (says this SM junkie). There's something to be said about blogging for the pure joy of it and disregarding those accoutrements. Well done! Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.com