tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post3045257876541637084..comments2024-03-29T11:52:29.453+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Seven Sisters - what would these mean to you?Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27650823675534634592010-08-19T15:25:19.425+01:002010-08-19T15:25:19.425+01:00Hi Susanne .. thank you – good to have you here an...Hi Susanne .. thank you – good to have you here and commenting. I know chalk and sour milk – what they got up to in those days?!<br /><br />Actually you reminded me that I never put the link in at the bottom of the page .. which I should have done ... now done .. but I prefer the crust to be of crushed digestives and butter mix .. so now there it is .. <br /><br />It’s a good standby dessert .. the condensed milk tins can just wait for use, once toffeed up! Enjoy if you decide to make it .. perhaps this weekend .. happy days – or may be it’s too sticky for a hot USA?! Lovely seeing you here .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68436083487223593082010-08-19T11:52:42.289+01:002010-08-19T11:52:42.289+01:00I found your post very interesting.
I had never h...I found your post very interesting.<br /><br />I had never heard of floors made of chalk and sour milk. I found that quite interesting!<br /><br />Bannoffee pie? What a name for something that sounds delicious. I'd give that yummy looking dessert a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14568015371722309362010-08-18T10:39:14.520+01:002010-08-18T10:39:14.520+01:00Hi Talli .. absolutely - on a clear crisp day, whe...Hi Talli .. absolutely - on a clear crisp day, when the sea is turquoise, sea=green, hues of blue and practically every plant, tree and 'scape are so sharply depicted - it is a brilliant place to walk as you say .. glad I brought back memories for you! Have a good day today .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60312384918176583102010-08-18T10:09:31.399+01:002010-08-18T10:09:31.399+01:00Oh, I love the Seven Sisters! I did the walk a few...Oh, I love the Seven Sisters! I did the walk a few years ago on a brilliant spring day - it was breath-taking. Thanks for the memories!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61036056039013779552010-08-18T09:39:43.431+01:002010-08-18T09:39:43.431+01:00Hi Barbara .. thanks .. I’m not sure where you are...Hi Barbara .. thanks .. I’m not sure where you are in the States .. Three Sisters – I expect there are masses of those too around the world – under sea and in the skies! These cliffs are not particularly high – but they’re a good landmark and provide beautiful iconic scenery.<br /><br />Well .. isn’t the best bit – eating the goodies in the kitchen?! Me too I was smiling happily as I wrote it ... I’m sure when I was a child making sponge cakes – only half the recipe ever got into the oven!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts re my Ma .. I too dearly hope her hearing returns and stays returned this time .. – good to see you – thanks and have a good day tomorrow! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56955273343876649472010-08-18T09:14:26.200+01:002010-08-18T09:14:26.200+01:00Hi Hilary,
The name of your post intrigued me si...Hi Hilary, <br /><br />The name of your post intrigued me since in our area we have a mountain range named "Three Sisters". Your seven sisters are truly beautiful. <br /><br />I had to laugh at the part where you said, "...perhaps the way to a man’s heart .. after the cook has eaten a fair amount in the kitchen before serving?!" (Sorry dear, this recipe only makes one piece haha) <br /><br />((hugs)) to you and your mum. I pray her hearing returns real soon.Barbara Swaffordhttp://bloggingwithoutablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11665983701043999382010-08-18T07:33:02.974+01:002010-08-18T07:33:02.974+01:00Hi SuZen .. lovely seeing you – as you say our nam...Hi SuZen .. lovely seeing you – as you say our names are so informative and fun .. we can, so often, learn about our history from them; the pie is a good buffet dessert for large numbers and I know you have a few of those family dos?! Good to see you .. as you pack to leave the Lake .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34202479232877460222010-08-18T07:32:20.046+01:002010-08-18T07:32:20.046+01:00Hi Paul – many thanks and good to see you. There ...Hi Paul – many thanks and good to see you. There are some lovely rolling views around here – views of fields full of corn, linseed, rape etc .. along with wildflower shows – which are beautiful as they wave in the breeze with the coast line beyond – and the sea showing its weather signs to us .. <br /><br />There are plenty of walks here to ensure you can have good digestion after one of these ‘eye larger than stomach’ dinners! Thanks for coming by – HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46333157310373102422010-08-18T07:10:05.737+01:002010-08-18T07:10:05.737+01:00Hi Mark .. glad you enjoyed it .. Yes – Wiltshire ...Hi Mark .. glad you enjoyed it .. Yes – Wiltshire has the most well known chalk creature – the White Horse ..very clearly standing out. Great to see you here – thanks for coming by during your holidays .. happy days – HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34254265498418411232010-08-18T03:10:19.123+01:002010-08-18T03:10:19.123+01:00Hi Hilary! Those names are great, the photos othe...Hi Hilary! Those names are great, the photos other-worldly and that pie, oh that pie! I dare not even dwell on the decadence!<br />Hugs,<br />suZenSusan Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755153568864508986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71257485324375015532010-08-17T23:04:12.649+01:002010-08-17T23:04:12.649+01:00Yes, this is a wonderful overview of a spectacular...Yes, this is a wonderful overview of a spectacular coastal area. The chalk cliffs are amazing. Having to work off a dessert, not just any dessert, brought a chuckle. A 'malady' whose cure inflicts many of us.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59691144920195535582010-08-17T22:35:58.628+01:002010-08-17T22:35:58.628+01:00Thanks for the fabulous tour! I lived in Calne, En...Thanks for the fabulous tour! I lived in Calne, England for a while and we had a giant horse similar to the long man on the side of a hill right before you got to town.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24413481320806005822010-08-17T14:17:49.464+01:002010-08-17T14:17:49.464+01:00Hi Mandy .. did you .. I rather wish I’d now looke...Hi Mandy .. did you .. I rather wish I’d now looked out to see the meteor shower – but hadn’t fully realised their impact – or for that matter that I’d be writing a post about stars (amongst other things) shortly after .. !<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post and the pictures .. I like linking the ‘story line’ with pictures .. I learn more!<br /><br />Glad to hear your mother is making progress – that’s excellent news for you both – all the best with her return etc .. and I hope that she’ll settle down quite quickly once she’s in her own or your environment .. so much easier for the patient in some respects. Yes – my poor Ma .. but I’ve had a thought – just need to progress my life a little more this week and do some catch up work etc .. thanks the housing situation will be sorted in the next x weeks! Til then I can do my thing fortunately .. <br /><br />By the way - many thanks for that wonderful comment over on Barbara's blog - that you think this blog would make a good book .. really appreciate the supportive thought ..<br /><br />Look after yourself in the coming days with your mother’s return .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55226651715211765292010-08-17T10:51:59.878+01:002010-08-17T10:51:59.878+01:00I too saw the amazing meteor shower, although some...I too saw the amazing meteor shower, although some of the country was shrouded in clouded - pity. Great post, Hilary, and fabulous pictures, as always. Sorry to hear about your mum's hearing again, how frustrating for you both. My mum is due home any day having made great progress! I hope the housing situation is moving forwards!<br /><br />Enjoy the journey.<br /><br />MandyMandy Allenhttp://mandyallen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61485360712869205492010-08-17T06:52:30.123+01:002010-08-17T06:52:30.123+01:00Hi Davina .. there are lovely walks around Alfrist...Hi Davina .. there are lovely walks around Alfriston .. or you can hike 80 miles to Winchester! The sour milk .. as I guessed for JD – perhaps excess soured milk .. that reacted with the chalk, which hardened from the pounding and the mix ... <br /><br />A village with a green around which the houses are situated can make for a wonderful atmosphere .. here the Church takes up a portion of the Green and the Cuckmere River continues the rest of that side .. and the little Clergy House and its garden with raised beds are on one of the other narrow sides .. but the setting is beautiful – and the Green is used for village activities.<br /><br />After your walk – you could easily have a decent slice of dessert and a spoonful in the kitchen too! Have a good day .. we’re having a good soaking day .. ie good rain, but not too hard .. which hopefully will sink into the land .. all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69003442910385186852010-08-17T06:45:10.555+01:002010-08-17T06:45:10.555+01:00Hi Sharon .. are they down in East Sussex .. it is...Hi Sharon .. are they down in East Sussex .. it is a lovely area to visit .. and Alfriston is definitely picturesque – visiting your grandparents will definitely give you a chance to look around – but I have only ‘touched’ a few of the wonderful sights in our area .. Perhaps we can meet up – if and when you come .. that would great and a fun time .. enjoy today .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17831511707144874402010-08-17T06:40:15.374+01:002010-08-17T06:40:15.374+01:00Hi BB – reellie gud to zee U ... I can’t remember ...Hi BB – reellie gud to zee U ... I can’t remember how many brudders and sisters U alredy hav – I knows the nummbrs were in the hundreds .. I sees lots of your cuzins in the fields here.<br /><br />You keeps Jannie up to the mark wiv her songs end werds end I wood luv to be kloser end having your funs listening to Jannie wiv her music end mushy leeriks of romantz .. I luvs the wedgie song ... zo az U says .. Jannie knows her stuff – we’ll just enjoy the results .. <br /><br />Enjoys the week .. happy days .. a few lullabies along the way .. hugs to you all .. Hilree xoxoxoxHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50072834353487148582010-08-17T06:27:15.942+01:002010-08-17T06:27:15.942+01:00Hilary,
The village of Alfriston catches my attent...Hilary,<br />The village of Alfriston catches my attention here. The farmhouse, the details in the wood, the... chalk and sour milk floor? I've never heard of THAT before. I'm intrigued. Living in a village, in a log cabin or quaint wooden buildings... for some reason that idea has always appealed to me.<br /><br />And you wouldn't have to ask me twice to indulge in that dessert!Davinahttp://www.shadesofcrimson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53261042243218948312010-08-17T03:19:14.594+01:002010-08-17T03:19:14.594+01:00I'll have to see if Alfriston is near my grand...I'll have to see if Alfriston is near my grandparent's house...and plan a trip on my next visit. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76741404777823796972010-08-17T01:17:08.049+01:002010-08-17T01:17:08.049+01:00deerest my hillree,
hi! me heer -- BB to say hel...deerest my hillree,<br /><br />hi! me heer -- BB to say hello.<br /><br />I forgot to menshin i haz 7 sisters, and 9 brudders -- and that is just from last yeer. <br /><br />i haz 839 altogetters.<br /><br />wit loves, from me<br />BB<br /><br />well, back to helping my jannie wit she songs. she now singing new werds to "drinking she stars up" like this...<br /><br />beeinng wit yoo is so mutch fun<br />oo, yoo maeks me feel so yung. <br /><br />and....<br /><br />i stil kant beleve yoo is heer<br />kome a littel kloser deer.<br /><br />all mushy leeriks of romantz.<br /><br />butt wotever maeks my jannie happee. she is the big song riter and thinks she knows best wot she iz doing.<br /><br /><br />xoxoxoBlue Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293991594659253739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49375753870866330342010-08-16T21:52:49.934+01:002010-08-16T21:52:49.934+01:00Hi Jannie .. posts x 2 .. well thank you – now you...Hi Jannie .. posts x 2 .. well thank you – now you really have popped my bubble .. I’ve been bubbling around very happily allday – Queen for a while! .. but no – just for a day .. oh oh .. well then I’ll have to succumb to accepting being pushed around – down and down til I’m out & at the top again!!<br /><br />I tinks Ise understood!!<br /><br />That picture is a pretty good one of a Jasmine squirrel .. ours that popped in to say hello to everyone in the Nursing Centre was of a lighter grey colour – youngy I thinks ..<br /><br />Yes – your parents’ place pictures will be so interesting – an ancestral home .. so interesting to hear about – 180 years of Mrs Funster before she was Mrs Funster of Funsterland .. <br /><br />& ok .. WP looks like it might be fun .. may not start with this blog – but I’ll be along and join in the fun – with loads of people to ask for helps .. BB included .. guardian of the header sections ..<br /><br />I know thee loves your WP .. I sees the themes et al being tinkered with all the times .. tinker – time to tinker .. that will be wunderbar .. <br /><br />Happy nights .. and a happy singing week .. and I’ll watch for my button to appear at the top again .. xoxox .. to all .. HilareeeeeHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27598721044776020192010-08-16T21:21:13.546+01:002010-08-16T21:21:13.546+01:00P.S Those link buttons are EASY to put up!! Just...P.S Those link buttons are EASY to put up!! Just a matter of having the photo uploaded to your media (easy) and slipping in a bit of code in to link it up in a widget.<br /><br />It is EXCITING you moving to Wordpress. I think you'll love it.<br /><br />I loves me some WP!!!<br /><br />xoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72050503070820527262010-08-16T21:19:17.897+01:002010-08-16T21:19:17.897+01:00Well, dearest my Hilary,
I hate to pop any bubble...Well, dearest my Hilary,<br /><br />I hate to pop any bubble you may be bouncing around with joy in -- but you are queen for ONE day. (or until the newer button pushes you down a notch.)<br /><br />But I'm sure you understand!<br /><br />Yes, I look at Jasmine's fine profile in my sidebar, and smile with love and friendship for my dear Hilary!<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />Oh, won't it be GREAT whenst I post pix of those cliffs at my parents' place??<br /><br />xoxo(agin)Jannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62836455167292585732010-08-16T20:17:38.575+01:002010-08-16T20:17:38.575+01:00Hi JD .. well I agree with you – but I suppose som...Hi JD .. well I agree with you – but I suppose some farmer or farmer’s wife or housekeeper – as I gather it was the farmer and housekeeper who lived there originally in the 14th century .. perhaps she saved herself walking to the river and filling up – by pouring the sour milk over the floor - ... the way all inventions occurred – except perhaps in this era?!<br /><br />I have to say sour milk is one of the worst smells .. but we do seem to get around it now – but with the flood at my mother’s I’m not sure I’d agree with that comment .. oh well .. c’est la vie .. <br /><br />Great to see you - thanks for the visit - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25242706970913367122010-08-16T20:16:41.105+01:002010-08-16T20:16:41.105+01:00HiPaige .. yup – I think you’re about right 20lbs ...HiPaige .. yup – I think you’re about right 20lbs gain .. especially with the 2nds and 3rds – can’t leave it!<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the pics and info .. have a good rest of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com