tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1291483737270536375..comments2024-03-28T21:00:15.691+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Lenny Lee - Creatures, Critters, Georgia on my Mind, Red Arrows ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91906275028604872332011-08-30T07:57:53.936+01:002011-08-30T07:57:53.936+01:00@ Connie .. yes - Lenny gives us all a lift, he ha...@ Connie .. yes - Lenny gives us all a lift, he has such amazing joie de vivre .. and his stories are just wonderful.<br /><br />It can't be easy for the Red Arrow team - and I'm sure his widow will have much support from them and their families. Thanks for your note.<br /><br />@ Linda .. the Lilac Breasted Roller obviously tickled Lenny to see such colours .. but he's so right about the little wren being similar in shape. Love your description of them .. 'turned-up tail birds' .. great visualising words!<br /><br />Thanks Connie and Linda .. I'm sure Lenny will love seeing these extra comments ... enjoy your week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70137871803596830372011-08-29T22:30:39.213+01:002011-08-29T22:30:39.213+01:00Hilary, I love these bird shots, especially the fi...Hilary, I love these bird shots, especially the first one, the Lilac Breasted Roller - such beautiful colors. We have some of those little wrens around here. We called them little turned up tail birds before we knew what they were.Lindahttp://www.roses2rainbows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91033205401862947052011-08-29T22:27:04.580+01:002011-08-29T22:27:04.580+01:00Thanks for sharing about Lenny and the email, Hila...Thanks for sharing about Lenny and the email, Hilary. It always puts a big smile on my face when I just see his name, and especially reading what he has written. So sad about the crash.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67201475658646630522011-08-26T07:36:17.254+01:002011-08-26T07:36:17.254+01:00Hi Scarlett .. thank you - it seems to have worked...Hi Scarlett .. thank you - it seems to have worked to my surprise! My mother is incredibly strong and pulls through each time I'm pleased to say - though she's taken a knock on this one. As long as she's calm, peaceful and comfortable .. that's the main thing.<br /><br />You are the star of beautiful inspiring cards .. they look just wonderful and by showing us how to make them, with clear instructions, certainly gives us the opportunity to try at home.<br /><br />Isn't Lenny's letter such fun - glad you enjoyed it .. <br /><br />Thanks so much Scarlett .. I send you my thoughts, blessings and prayers for you all at this time .. Knox is one special lad .. with a few big hugs - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6872289425099137412011-08-26T03:35:24.930+01:002011-08-26T03:35:24.930+01:00That's wonderful how your blog got started. I...That's wonderful how your blog got started. I'm sorry to hear your mother is not well, I hope she picks up strength soon and is able to read her letters again. I still get such a thrill from "snail mail" as they say...I send a lot of cards myself since I like to make them by hand. Lenny's letter is so fun to read, loved every bit! Many blessings to you and your sweet mother, ScarlettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68859164888069488592011-08-25T17:27:20.213+01:002011-08-25T17:27:20.213+01:00@ Blonde Duck .. Lenny is just great! That's ...@ Blonde Duck .. Lenny is just great! That's wonderful that you're keeping the actual art of letter writing going .. I have tons of postcards and notelets .. not pretty necessarily - practical and historical of sorts - sounds like your stationery is extra special.<br /><br />@ Joylene .. that's lovely .. an award for just being me - great! Thanks so much .. on my way over .. <br /><br />Cheers everyone - have great weekends .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72242240531241881672011-08-25T16:47:15.130+01:002011-08-25T16:47:15.130+01:00Hilary, I have an award for you on my blog. It'...Hilary, I have an award for you on my blog. It's just a "thank you" for being you.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6773246655982882702011-08-25T12:48:14.092+01:002011-08-25T12:48:14.092+01:00Lenny sounds fantastic! I love writing letters an...Lenny sounds fantastic! I love writing letters and notes to people. I've got piles of stationary!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47592256551415000192011-08-25T07:53:24.124+01:002011-08-25T07:53:24.124+01:00Hi Julie .. Lenny bubbles naturally - there's ...Hi Julie .. Lenny bubbles naturally - there's always a fizz in his blog and his comments .. so am delighted his remarkableness shines through.<br /><br />Yes - it was a very tragic accident, and your thoughts are appreciated.<br /><br />No worries - always lovely to see everyone at any time! See you around soon .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28821460335409191202011-08-25T07:43:08.599+01:002011-08-25T07:43:08.599+01:00Lenny is such a remarkable boy! I could tell how m...Lenny is such a remarkable boy! I could tell how much he likes you! <br /><br />I'm so sorry about the pilot. My heart goes out to him and his family.<br /><br />I don't know how I missed this post before. My apologies for showing up so late. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27844451701066501482011-08-25T07:14:42.298+01:002011-08-25T07:14:42.298+01:00Hi Manzanita .. any communication from an 11 year ...Hi Manzanita .. any communication from an 11 year old is very special - especially one from way over the pond!<br /><br />He does have such an interest in life .. and the wrens hop along, bobbing up and down .. I can see that - thanks for letting me know about this habit.<br /><br />Thank you too for your thoughts re the pilot and his family and friends ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79438639169995870772011-08-25T01:49:42.662+01:002011-08-25T01:49:42.662+01:00Lenny is such a dear one to pick up pen and paper ...Lenny is such a dear one to pick up pen and paper and write a lasting post. He has such an interest in birds. Wrens are interesting little hoppy birds to watch. <br />So much sadness for the families of the Red Arrow that crashed. Such glorious young people.<br /><a href="http://beajayblock.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck</a>Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25771120723740176412011-08-24T18:17:08.704+01:002011-08-24T18:17:08.704+01:00Hilary,
I enjoyed this post very much. I loved t...Hilary, <br /><br />I enjoyed this post very much. I loved the Lenny's writing and what you did. <br /><br />You are so right that we don't send cards anymore. It's something special to get them. It's obvious this was the case with Lenny.<br /><br />You know me...I love any story about animals and so, I really enjoyed Lenny's story about the wrens. They do a very distinctive call and will nest anywhere, but I haven't heard of them staying in someone's kitchen. Unfortunately, this would NOT work in my house due to stalking kitty:~)<br /><br />This is post that must put a smile on the face of everyone who reads it. I know it did for me. Thanks for sharing this:~)<br /><br />p.s. I was sorry to read the part about the crash of the Red Arrow. That's horrible for the family members, as well as the people watching. I send my prayers to the crew's families.Sarahttp://www.sarahealy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31994412339149915802011-08-24T17:50:54.193+01:002011-08-24T17:50:54.193+01:00Hi Jannie .. isn't the story about the wrens, ...Hi Jannie .. isn't the story about the wrens, called Rene and Renoir, absolutely fabulous. Such creativity!<br /><br />I guess if it's quiet and they'd be undisturbed .. how that happens in Lenny's household I've no idea .. so much going on - yet the little wrens feel totally safe .. mind you there is a critter cafe outside .. not sure if they do red vino too?!<br /><br />You've hit the nail on the head here .. with being friends for life with Lenny - absolutely and would love to be.<br /><br />That's great that the school encouraged the idea of penpals .. especially from Africa .. will it be ongoing? Good for Kelly ...<br /><br />You too - have a happy day .. mine is winding down .. cheers for now .. xoxo HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12232656856234155122011-08-24T17:13:56.017+01:002011-08-24T17:13:56.017+01:00The story about rene and renoir is stunning! I...The story about rene and renoir is stunning! I've never heard of birds building nests in a home where folks were living, what a great tale. And LOVE their names!<br /><br />Lenny seems like someone one could be friends with for life. Hi Lenny!! <br /><br />Kelly had one letter off a penpal from Nigeria, a school project. It was cool.<br /><br />Have a happy day!<br /><br />xoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79887010248104848422011-08-24T15:36:20.495+01:002011-08-24T15:36:20.495+01:00Hi Karen .. Lenny will love another 'hello'...Hi Karen .. Lenny will love another 'hello' from a fellow blogger and animal lover!<br /><br />Yes .. the positive aspect to my letters .. but from my point of view the snippets or articles of information I brought with me to discuss with Mum .. and then the new threads that would come from those in our discussions ... often led me to find things for my next visit.<br /><br />Now to things that I blog about .. and can discuss with others around the world .. <br /><br />You too have a good rest of the week .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80186477766587703582011-08-24T13:58:42.515+01:002011-08-24T13:58:42.515+01:00Thanks for sharing Lenny's letter and for remi...Thanks for sharing Lenny's letter and for reminding me to stop and say hello to him. :) I didn't realize why you had started your blog. It's fun to learn more about you. <br />Have a wonderful week!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60367105585878469752011-08-24T13:53:15.229+01:002011-08-24T13:53:15.229+01:00Hi W2W - I just thought Lenny would like a surpris...Hi W2W - I just thought Lenny would like a surprise letter with some cards and postcards from overseas ... 11 year olds love receiving mail - as do many others.<br /><br />We don't encourage our youngsters to write proper letters or cards anymore and that excitement that letters can generate seems to have gone or be going .. great pity ...<br /><br />How right you are about Lenny's enthusiasm .. you can read it in his words can't you .. little ones do give us hope - thanks so much for commenting .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13684232990815562092011-08-24T13:45:21.267+01:002011-08-24T13:45:21.267+01:00How wonderful to have a pen pal! I very seldom rec...How wonderful to have a pen pal! I very seldom receive or send letters anymore. It's no wonder the USPS is in such financial trouble. The trend away from personal mail is ongoing and permanent, I'm afraid. <br /><br />I love Lenny's enthusiasm about life. It gives me hope.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75243694529937666132011-08-24T10:28:10.683+01:002011-08-24T10:28:10.683+01:00Hi Sue .. wonderful to see you - so recently back ...Hi Sue .. wonderful to see you - so recently back from your incredible trip to Macau, Hong Kong and Shanghai .. can I come too next time?!<br /><br />Your last two posts are great reading ... Macau and Shanghai ..<br /><br />I just love the way Lenny is so enthusiastic about all he sees and does .. and has the added interest of blogging about it - which when he's not very well ... give him visitors to meet up and communicate with beyond his normal boundaries of home, school and town ...<br /><br />Yes - it is very sad for the Red Arrows team and families, particularly for the pilot's wife. <br /><br />Thank you - lovely seeing you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2700355641129706122011-08-24T10:12:05.536+01:002011-08-24T10:12:05.536+01:00what a delightful post Hilary. It's so interes...what a delightful post Hilary. It's so interesting to see the world through someone else's eyes, particularly someone like Lenny who is enjoying the creatures around his home.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that one of the Red Arrows crashed, those pilots are amazing. My thoughts are with the rest of the crews and the families affected.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21383755805106739032011-08-24T07:14:02.878+01:002011-08-24T07:14:02.878+01:00Sharon - hi! Great to see you and thanks for stop...Sharon - hi! Great to see you and thanks for stopping querying for a few minutes and commenting here.<br /><br />Lenny is one great ball of empathy and understanding .. and I'm sure he'd have had just the right words for you over the loss of your beloved pet - they're so special.<br /><br />I feel really privileged to have met Lenny and been able to participate in the LennyFest which you kindly invited me to .. that was fun for all of us.<br /><br />It is just wonderful how Lenny does inspire us .. even to pop in to comment! Good luck with the finishing of the querying .. cheers for now and see you back soon - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34398028720517087752011-08-24T00:25:28.637+01:002011-08-24T00:25:28.637+01:00Hi Hilary! (I'm still busy at work on queryin...Hi Hilary! (I'm still busy at work on querying, but a little bird told me about your post and I had to come and comment.)<br /><br />I "met" Lenny last summer when my cat died. He is an amazing kiddo. He says such wonderful caring things on every blog he visits. He is an inspiration to all of us. He has a special way of touching our hearts. <br /><br />Lovely letter and a great post.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21894623875391131852011-08-23T16:38:09.797+01:002011-08-23T16:38:09.797+01:00Hi Talon - it was a wonderful surprising email .. ...Hi Talon - it was a wonderful surprising email .. and so full of the joys of Spring (though it's nearly Autumn!) .. his light definitely shines.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts re the pilot and his family - any death is terrible .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30842827957712730142011-08-23T16:15:10.376+01:002011-08-23T16:15:10.376+01:00What a lovely letter that is to receive, Hilary! L...What a lovely letter that is to receive, Hilary! Lenny's light shines. <br /><br />Condolences to the family and friends affected by the crash. Too sad...TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.com