tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1751344800243907502..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Reflections Post .. A – Z (Aspects of British Cookery) 2013 ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27320427852652344852013-05-14T16:29:56.747+01:002013-05-14T16:29:56.747+01:00Hi Bethie .. I didn't really have too many pro...Hi Bethie .. I didn't really have too many problems, been around doing this for the 3rd year, but G+ did hassle me a bit ... <br /><br />Thanks re commenting on my positive take on life and things that don't quite work the way I'd like them to!<br /><br />@ Mary - I enjoyed finding the Ebert posting - it was interesting .. and then the Challenge - it's all good essentially ... as it's up to us: and I know you enter into the scheme of things ... <br /><br />@ Juliet - yes meeting up with Amanda was amazing - and she does incredible work with her mother and other Alzheimer groups ... <br /><br />... I'm so pleased you've linked across from your book to Amanda - and she posting on her book blog ... I must check it out - the connections are quite extraordinary aren't they ... we are lucky!<br /><br />Cheers to you and thanks for the comments - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54053129597115365752013-05-14T08:06:48.503+01:002013-05-14T08:06:48.503+01:00I feel so happy to hear (and see) of your meeting ...I feel so happy to hear (and see) of your meeting with Amanda. I think it's through your blog that I discovered her wonderful blog about caring for her mother. I've quoted from it in my new book (with Amanda's permission), and now she's going to put an interview up on her book post. What fantastic connections we have through blogging!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9394214484539114972013-05-11T22:43:34.801+01:002013-05-11T22:43:34.801+01:00I enjoyed reading Ebert's thoughts on blogging...I enjoyed reading Ebert's thoughts on blogging and writing. I've learned so much more about the man since his passing... impressive things.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the challenge. It does have it's pluses and minuses.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81406296153010850342013-05-11T00:36:21.556+01:002013-05-11T00:36:21.556+01:00A lot to think about for next year. I didn't ...A lot to think about for next year. I didn't have many problems, but Google+ did give me trouble. Love the positive perspective on even the negatives. <br />Bethiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984884363991238225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59965498298258240432013-05-10T15:38:06.478+01:002013-05-10T15:38:06.478+01:00@ Sandy - good to meet you here .. we just have to...@ Sandy - good to meet you here .. we just have to deal with the technicalities of 'progress' ... <br /><br />I'll see you around on the road trip too .. commenting and no doubt meeting along the way .. <br /><br />@ Trisha - as I replied to you on your blog:<br /><br />Re the G+ thing .. I got through ok to the G+ page, but to comment on the blog I hit the post link in G+ and am here ..<br /><br />I've just clicked the comment box in G+ - but don't want to use it .. as it'll precipitate Google to go its wondrous way!<br /><br />I did join G+ but don't use it ... <br /><br /><br /><br />Cheers to you both .. G+ is an anomaly some of us embrace, some don't .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66541250668010235782013-05-10T15:21:44.755+01:002013-05-10T15:21:44.755+01:00Wow, it never occurred to me (for some stupid reas...Wow, it never occurred to me (for some stupid reason) that some people who aren't on Google+ can't get to profiles on there sometimes. I wonder if that's a privacy setting?? Can you get to MY Google+ page, just out of curiosity?<br /><br />The A to Z is always a great time, but super exhausting!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90405703254102189302013-05-09T13:59:01.244+01:002013-05-09T13:59:01.244+01:00The Disgus thing was a problem for me as was googl...The Disgus thing was a problem for me as was google+. I've tried to suggest to people they leave their blog url and not the google+ profile page, but many now are having issues from a default setting as well. <br />I'm fully gassed and on the road trip.<br /><a href="http://oozingoutmyears.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Oozing Out my Ears</a>Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6268800100795924802013-05-09T08:14:27.239+01:002013-05-09T08:14:27.239+01:00@ Maggie - appreciate that. G+ - if you don't...@ Maggie - appreciate that. G+ - if you don't join then you can't get access ... and that I think is what is 'flooring' those that don't wish to be part of G+, or similarly FB et al .. some like the very simple life!<br /><br />Having a contact email .. is at our level of blogging .. only used by people who really want to connect - so I haven't had any problems. I did when the email wasn't there - and people wanted to be in touch.<br /><br />And I loved your tour of Brazil .. wonderful to see and read about.<br /><br />@ Michael - appreciate your thoughts and sentiments here - we do get to make new friends don't we .. and retain them.<br /><br />I shall be around and get across to keep up with you - and I'll definitely be back to visit to read your introductions to the various author's books ... that was an amazing A-Z theme ... and so rewarding for all concerned - and us being introduced to new writers ..<br /><br />The positive force is essential and makes the blogging world worth being here .. delighted to read I fit the bill.<br /><br />Cheers to you both .. Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33984816620116125342013-05-09T06:31:12.429+01:002013-05-09T06:31:12.429+01:00HI, Hilary,
Lovely post. I certainly enjoyed visi...HI, Hilary,<br /><br />Lovely post. I certainly enjoyed visiting your blog during the A-Z and learning about wooden spoons and other fun things.<br /><br />I also appreciate the time you took to visit me and understand what my 'intros" were all about. Your comments are always so welcoming and sweet. I honestly appreciate each and every one.<br /><br />I know we will get to know each other better as the year rolls along.<br /><br />As I had said in my reflections ... I have met only a few new friends, but they are keepers. I count you as one of them.<br /><br />We do appreciate a positive force in our community and thankfully you fit the bill!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84595023132415136682013-05-09T05:33:33.272+01:002013-05-09T05:33:33.272+01:00Well I think you put that very well. I wish I coul...Well I think you put that very well. I wish I could help you with your signing in problem, I'm just not savvy enough, sorry. Personally I never have a problem anywhere but I think it's because I am signed into my chrome browser with my gmail email and it mostly does it automatically.Just a thought:)<br />I have to agree about having a contact email, I'm going to put mine on my site, silly not to, it's already on my google+, what am I scared of exactly, quite right. Cheers and see you soon<br /><a href="http://expatbrazil.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">maggie at expat brazil</a><br />#atozchallengeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689615593810528846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52902132534213902952013-05-07T07:09:52.077+01:002013-05-07T07:09:52.077+01:00@ Michelle .. good to re-meet you ... and @ Mark -...@ Michelle .. good to re-meet you ... and @ Mark - appreciate your thoughts .. @ Trisha - there's always lots of positives - it's a great blog challenge.<br /><br />Cheers ... from another lovely sunny day! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7236253413324972572013-05-07T01:58:00.612+01:002013-05-07T01:58:00.612+01:00Sounds as if you got a lot out of the A to Z chall...Sounds as if you got a lot out of the A to Z challenge :) Congrats on your achievement! And thanks for stopping by my blog.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35499286935628925542013-05-07T01:45:49.519+01:002013-05-07T01:45:49.519+01:00It was great to "meet" you and I'm g...It was great to "meet" you and I'm glad to have found your awesome blog. You had one of the more interesting themes and I always learned something every time I dropped by :)<br /><br />Looking forward to a lot more!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25379083703755657032013-05-06T18:15:04.578+01:002013-05-06T18:15:04.578+01:00Hilary, thanks for visiting my blog. *waving* It&...Hilary, thanks for visiting my blog. *waving* It's great to meet you again. (I know that we've definitely crossed paths before...)<br />Congratulations on finishing the A to Z challenge, and writing such a wonderful and all-inclusive reflections post! It pays tribute to everybody who has contributed to the success of this challenge. <br />You made some important points about technology (amongst other things...) I'm on Google+ but not sure how to get maximum use out of it... as it is, Facebook and Twitter take up enough time...<br />Keep well! I will visit again. You have a fabulous place here... choc-full of different topics... very entertaining!<br /><br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61243261718981841662013-05-06T15:41:41.363+01:002013-05-06T15:41:41.363+01:00Hi Kellie, Judy and Diana .. great to see you all ...Hi Kellie, Judy and Diana .. great to see you all - and thanks v much.<br /><br />Very valid points you all make ... diversity of blogs, but staying in touch regardless of participating .. and meet new people, even after April is over .. <br /><br />Delighted to see everyone - Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72380691533812290712013-05-06T14:26:30.811+01:002013-05-06T14:26:30.811+01:00I surfed in from C. Lee McKenzie's blog - most...I surfed in from C. Lee McKenzie's blog - most enjoyable, and good points about the A to Z blog.<br />diana wilder http://dianawilder.blogspot.com<br />beejayw1@gmail.comDiana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89107251768922176432013-05-06T10:44:49.757+01:002013-05-06T10:44:49.757+01:00Hilary you've raised some valid points - I sup...Hilary you've raised some valid points - I suppose we all have our levels of expertise and blind spots (and favourite bugbears!)when it comes to technology. EVerything changes so fast sometimes I just can't keep up. But the connections we make are great and long lasting, even if we aren't in touch every day! :)<br /><br />Congratulations on another successful A-Z challenge!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72014234091577378822013-05-06T09:18:32.659+01:002013-05-06T09:18:32.659+01:00This is a great reflections post Hilary and I thin...This is a great reflections post Hilary and I think the essence of the A to Z Challenge that you hit on is how supportive it is. <br /><br />This has been my first year as a participant and I was blown away by the diversity of blogs out there, the different walks of life bloggers come from and the different reasons people blog - and yet everyone came together in this challenge to support each other!<br /><br />Thanks for being part of that :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215115975660150254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21780673318151386342013-05-06T07:57:53.660+01:002013-05-06T07:57:53.660+01:00Hi everyone .. Inger I'm not going away! as I...Hi everyone .. Inger I'm not going away! as I replied to this on your blog.<br /><br />That's a point well made - we look at things from another perspective, giving us a chance to reflect on life once again - yes, life is tinged with hardships and sad times too .. thankfully we can 'forget' them .. <br /><br />Thanks so much for all your comments and thoughts .. I loved my theme this year ... not exactly cookery, but snippets on food, life and history .. <br /><br />Cheers to you all - it is absolutely glorious down here today .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78965543632793850352013-05-05T23:24:29.423+01:002013-05-05T23:24:29.423+01:00Hilary, you made some sound observations. I have t...Hilary, you made some sound observations. I have to finish up my reflections and get it posted.<br /><br />I really loved your food-themed posts this year. I am always intrigued to learn of food from other countries and well as other times.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Chuck at <a href="http://apackalipsnow.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Apocalypse Now</a>Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28205498505849614312013-05-05T19:34:26.156+01:002013-05-05T19:34:26.156+01:00Great reflections post! Kudos to everyone who org...Great reflections post! Kudos to everyone who organized the A-Z challenge and completed it!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30168386200843724192013-05-05T17:17:04.860+01:002013-05-05T17:17:04.860+01:00Wonderful, positive post. The blogging world is r...Wonderful, positive post. The blogging world is really wonderful, isn't it?Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46061111148754239022013-05-05T17:14:09.965+01:002013-05-05T17:14:09.965+01:00It's wonderful making friends over the net.
an...It's wonderful making friends over the net.<br />and your posts are always interesting :)<br />great post!A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10554423424662991722013-05-05T16:39:32.300+01:002013-05-05T16:39:32.300+01:00Congratulations on completing it!!Congratulations on completing it!!Nina Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18179359568857111757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8803295945667529052013-05-05T13:51:58.906+01:002013-05-05T13:51:58.906+01:00Hello again, I just read your comment on my reflec...Hello again, I just read your comment on my reflection post and wanted to let you know that I would be terribly sad if you signed up to Google+ and I no longer could comment on your posts. I feel that it is the commenting back and forth that creates the friendships I have with my blogger friends. And you have become such a dear friend. I would hate to lose that ability.<br /><br />I am so glad that my A to Z posts caused you to reflect on life as well. Of course, I didn't include my hardships and the sadder parts of my life -- like everyone else I had my share. Cheers, my friend.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.com