tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post138429405620566499..comments2024-03-28T15:44:17.585+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: India ... Mum's story ... 1935 ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37005499565210649572009-06-03T16:05:29.292+01:002009-06-03T16:05:29.292+01:00Hi Liara .. yes the Darjeeling - Himalayan railway...Hi Liara .. yes the Darjeeling - Himalayan railway and journey interested me too - I've never been to India & must go one day.<br /><br />Yes - Mum does have an amazing spread of remembrance for which I thank the powers that be ..it makes it all so much more interesting .. it just takes a little prompting and guiding from me - particularly now-a-days.<br /><br />Thank you -<br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9820644851821946622009-06-03T15:57:00.219+01:002009-06-03T15:57:00.219+01:00As you point out, there is so much to train histor...As you point out, there is so much to train history in India. I watched some documentaries on the Darjeeling-Himilayan railway and that is a trip that looks particularly fascinating. Thanks for shaing these detailed insights. Your mother's memory is incredible.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4120918295128425282009-06-03T07:37:31.298+01:002009-06-03T07:37:31.298+01:00Hi Gio .. thanks .. beasts of burden - elephants i...Hi Gio .. thanks .. beasts of burden - elephants included - as you realised!<br /><br />Just glad you enjoyed the little that Mum could remember of her time in India .. it's only just over 70+ years ago ..<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35552890480339089712009-06-03T07:34:23.796+01:002009-06-03T07:34:23.796+01:00Hi Pete .. thanks for those comments -I'm sure...Hi Pete .. thanks for those comments -I'm sure Mum wouldn't recognise India now .. especially as no doubt they were 'sheltered' somewhat by the Bearer in their travels.<br /><br />India certainly is bounding ahead .. and has the advantage of speaking English, which must help their growth ..<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it .. <br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32957213899859631142009-06-03T05:10:16.498+01:002009-06-03T05:10:16.498+01:00I found your India story very interesting. And som...I found your India story very interesting. And something about elephant and Bengali got my attentions.<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Giovanna Garcia<br />Imperfect Action is better than No ActionGiovanna Garciahttp://www.imperfectaction.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72689376420167037702009-06-02T22:19:04.770+01:002009-06-02T22:19:04.770+01:00Hi Hilary,
Your mom has visited some interesting ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Your mom has visited some interesting places! Apparently, her travels have given her some great memories. <br /><br />She might not recognize India now....it is one of the countries of the world that is growing during these difficult economic times.<br /><br />Thank you for the post!<br /><br />Pete Baca<br />The Car Enthusiast OnlinePeter Bacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269735128875798498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26166681061070458342009-06-02T07:39:10.202+01:002009-06-02T07:39:10.202+01:00Hi Dan and Deanna .. thanks very much .. I'm sure ...Hi Dan and Deanna .. thanks very much .. I'm sure she will - and I hope it'll generate some more memories ..<br /><br />Have a good day -<br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58439249958417647762009-06-02T07:26:43.415+01:002009-06-02T07:26:43.415+01:00Hilary, Your mother must have really enjoyed this ...Hilary, Your mother must have really enjoyed this one. Thank you for writing it. Have a good day.<br />Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"Marketing Unscrambled, Home editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716403114388277622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29379553557701089522009-06-01T08:00:05.025+01:002009-06-01T08:00:05.025+01:00Hi Daphne .. thanks for your thoughts .. yes - Mum...Hi Daphne .. thanks for your thoughts .. yes - Mum has had a very interesting life, with some hard knocks too; <br /><br />I know - I always think about their families back home .. Jaitema's father had a stroke eighteen months ago .. and I always check with her - that's he's 'recovered' as best as possible, which appears to be the case (almost back to normal). I just like to appreciate their work and give them some respect - so important.<br /><br />Many thanks for your comment sand visiting ..<br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6787255119527727632009-06-01T07:55:32.737+01:002009-06-01T07:55:32.737+01:00Hi Dan and Deanna - yes - it is interesting at how...Hi Dan and Deanna - yes - it is interesting at how much the railways have done for us in 150 years or so .. it wasn't long ago was it? Now they seem to be everywhere .. and allow us to transport goods or people all over the place.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting ..<br />Hilary Melton-ButcherHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20243435476192312632009-06-01T07:50:20.197+01:002009-06-01T07:50:20.197+01:00Hi Dani .. thanks for visiting ..and enjoying Mum'...Hi Dani .. thanks for visiting ..and enjoying Mum's snippets of her visit to India.<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77869914322605226502009-06-01T03:28:36.871+01:002009-06-01T03:28:36.871+01:00Hilary,
Your mum has lived such a full life. I ca...Hilary,<br /><br />Your mum has lived such a full life. I can't imagine how hard travelling in India must have been in those days. Your photos help wit the imagination a little.<br /><br />It's also sweet of you to befriend the staff and get them talking about their homeland. Sometimes it gets lonely being alone overseas, and having people show an interest in you as a person makes all the difference. You and your mum are gems.Daphne @ Joyful Dayshttp://www.joyfuldays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59682562435694707782009-05-31T22:28:06.454+01:002009-05-31T22:28:06.454+01:00Hilary, it is wonderful to learn more about India ...Hilary, it is wonderful to learn more about India and the railways. It was a very different time then, when that was the only way to get places. All the things that could be seen and done after the trains came. That was a blessing to many people.<br />Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"Marketing Unscrambled, Home editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716403114388277622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46107525612634151422009-05-31T20:30:58.233+01:002009-05-31T20:30:58.233+01:00Great post. Such an interesting story about your m...Great post. Such an interesting story about your mother! Thank you for sharing it.positively presenthttp://www.positivelypresent.comnoreply@blogger.com