tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post3674801220699465306..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Glockenspiel – Leicester Square memories, Trafalgar Square exhibitions … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44390069757718169542014-08-01T13:45:07.967+01:002014-08-01T13:45:07.967+01:00@ Mary - I don't think we think of what we do ...@ Mary - I don't think we think of what we do take for granted that often - and nature is just there ... with its amazing colours.<br /><br />Colours now influence us so much in many discliplines don't they ... <br /><br />@ Cathrina - good to see you ... I hope you get that chance to cross the ocean and come and see this little country ... just glad you enjoyed my posts .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64275925621144508992014-08-01T12:26:55.193+01:002014-08-01T12:26:55.193+01:00How excitingly wonderful!! Someday I'd like to...How excitingly wonderful!! Someday I'd like to cross the ocean to see London and all it has to offer!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84749981100130687052014-07-30T19:11:58.791+01:002014-07-30T19:11:58.791+01:00It's fascinating how we take for granted somet...It's fascinating how we take for granted something so important to so many things. It makes sense that color is as much science and motivation as art. Interesting stuff, Hilary.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29346953089204295102014-07-24T08:21:13.707+01:002014-07-24T08:21:13.707+01:00Hi Madeleine .. many thanks - good to see you here...Hi Madeleine .. many thanks - good to see you here ...cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29501462075118327172014-07-23T16:49:06.118+01:002014-07-23T16:49:06.118+01:00What a deliciously colourful, artistic post, Hilar...What a deliciously colourful, artistic post, Hilary :O) xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21371281828066138112014-07-23T08:25:20.016+01:002014-07-23T08:25:20.016+01:00@ Julie - the flavour of the ice-cream boozy drink...@ Julie - the flavour of the ice-cream boozy drink I had all those years ago - really came flooding back while I was standing listening to the bells .. I just took a different route that day - and opened my eyes to a few things .. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37546760924052875382014-07-23T08:15:40.119+01:002014-07-23T08:15:40.119+01:00How wonderful to spend the day having delicious ic...How wonderful to spend the day having delicious ice cream, and hearing the bells sound off - not to mention the spectacular view! Now I really want to go back to London!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77539151811319144362014-07-22T18:41:52.030+01:002014-07-22T18:41:52.030+01:00@ Juliet - it took me by surprise that's for s...@ Juliet - it took me by surprise that's for sure .. cow bells was not what I was expecting to hear.<br /><br />@ Theresa - well I hope you get across again - the Glockenspiel is an extraordinary thing to see ... <br /><br />.. and ice-cream today - would be a good idea ... it is very hot!<br /><br />@ Julie - I'm glad the post was able to bring back some memories for you .. I hope you get a chance to come across again and hear and see the Glock ring out .. <br /><br />I also hope you enjoyed the links .. <br /><br />Cheers to you three .. glad you enjoyed the post and those memories of England .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84620610665442278532014-07-22T17:59:55.036+01:002014-07-22T17:59:55.036+01:00I knew I would love this post as it brought back m...I knew I would love this post as it brought back memories of my trip to London but I didn't expect the Glockenspiel! How amazing! I would love to both see and hear that. Now I want to go read more details at the link you shared. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4104395636914306552014-07-22T14:53:48.682+01:002014-07-22T14:53:48.682+01:00I had no idea about this place. Now I must add it ...I had no idea about this place. Now I must add it to my itinerary when I visit again! That ice cream looks delicious. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65216653739182833592014-07-21T08:12:27.503+01:002014-07-21T08:12:27.503+01:00What a delightful surprise to have the bells ring ...What a delightful surprise to have the bells ring out for you.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17098880283267853922014-07-18T15:03:16.690+01:002014-07-18T15:03:16.690+01:00@ Mark - well I sure hope you make a plan sometime...@ Mark - well I sure hope you make a plan sometime ... there's lots to see here and history to be had ... see you then?!<br /><br />@ Margie - good to see you and the ice-cream today would be good today ... then I'd sleep from the kirsch!<br /><br />@ Ros - I just hadn't heard the Glockenspiel before .. now I shall make a beeline to hear them again! Certainly full (full!) of life and the unusual as you say .. <br /><br />@ Out on the Prairie - fascinating sounds they make .. and how lovely you get to hear one when you're camping ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85746181584530192312014-07-17T22:12:43.297+01:002014-07-17T22:12:43.297+01:00This sounds interesting to see. There is a smaller...This sounds interesting to see. There is a smaller one in a town close to where I am camping.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76389333807218513892014-07-17T20:35:49.272+01:002014-07-17T20:35:49.272+01:00I've sat outside a cafe in Leicester Square si...I've sat outside a cafe in Leicester Square sipping coffee and listening to those bells. It's a fascinating part of London, so full of life and the unusual.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65795088964791109662014-07-17T19:48:09.772+01:002014-07-17T19:48:09.772+01:00Wonderful and informative post.
I would love some ...Wonderful and informative post.<br />I would love some of the cherry ice cream ....<br />Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74318199898871997432014-07-17T14:19:24.316+01:002014-07-17T14:19:24.316+01:00London, to this day, remains on my "Bucket Li...London, to this day, remains on my "Bucket List"...maybe some day. Very cool pictures and it looks like a place worth visiting!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28673677127167495332014-07-16T19:27:57.455+01:002014-07-16T19:27:57.455+01:00@ Sharon .. it was a good trip and the Glockenspie...@ Sharon .. it was a good trip and the Glockenspiel was such a wonderful surprise to find! I hope the medieval colours will get put up soon ... <br /><br />@ Trisha - I'm afraid you didn't see it or hear it .. I'd have walked past, if it hadn't rung out! I'll have to go and have another look .. that cow is amazing isn't it ... <br /><br />@ Elsie - good to see you ... I know I haven't visited Liechtenstein - so definitely haven't seen Gutenberg Castle ... <br /><br />The Primary Colours exhibition was really good and interesting .. <br /><br />@ Sara - that will be so wonderful if you come over .. and get to see the Glockenspiel in person - granted you'll be here to see your daughter!!<br /><br />A list of things I write about - oh oh .. better get my sensible hat on!! Thank you though - such an honour for you to say that .. and I hope you'll enjoy some of my blog-posts ... <br /><br />Lots of posts coming up .. <br /><br />@ Crystal - I must stop writing about food! Next will be something cultural I hope! I could do with a sorbet now - it's hot!!<br /><br />@ Joylene - but you have wonderful scenery and places to visit - I'd love to have time to look round Canada .. <br /><br />But thanks to you too - that you enjoy being here .. <br /><br />Thanks so much to you all - really generous comments .. cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87956251974542636102014-07-16T19:04:20.204+01:002014-07-16T19:04:20.204+01:00I'm so far away that it makes me sad there isn...I'm so far away that it makes me sad there isn't enough time left in my life to see all these wonders. Next best way is through your blog, Hilary!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39113376898227035002014-07-16T18:42:28.654+01:002014-07-16T18:42:28.654+01:00Mm. That sorbet looks delicious. I must be hungry....Mm. That sorbet looks delicious. I must be hungry...or maybe you're doing that intentionally. Cheese last week, sorbet this week. Hm.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27080125883195581412014-07-16T16:34:17.652+01:002014-07-16T16:34:17.652+01:00Oh, this is so cool. As you know, my eldest daught...Oh, this is so cool. As you know, my eldest daughter lives in London. We will hopefully be visiting in the spring. <br /><br />I've decided to start a list of things you write about so I can go visit them. Leicester Square will definitely go on my list. I would love the Swiss clock and The Cantonal Tree:~)<br /><br />I hoped you enjoyed the exhibits and look forward to the upcoming post on them. <br /><br />Happy day to you, Hilary:~)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56821964762321166272014-07-16T14:02:09.494+01:002014-07-16T14:02:09.494+01:00Is it terrible if I admit I can't remember if ...Is it terrible if I admit I can't remember if I visited Gutenberg Castle? I want to say I did…but I'm not 100% sure. I bet that Primary Colors exhibit was fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44872110447170486532014-07-16T04:03:53.141+01:002014-07-16T04:03:53.141+01:00Either that wasn't there when I last visited (...Either that wasn't there when I last visited (2012), or I didn't see it!<br /><br />I am a fan of cows in general. :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22408863841482041402014-07-16T01:45:05.953+01:002014-07-16T01:45:05.953+01:00It sounds like you had a lovely trip to London. I...It sounds like you had a lovely trip to London. I can't wait to hear about the med-evil painting techniques.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37396463879696818862014-07-15T20:10:21.839+01:002014-07-15T20:10:21.839+01:00@ Sia - it took me completely by surprise .. and I...@ Sia - it took me completely by surprise .. and I would love to have been there on inauguration day ... and the vibration may well have been felt across Leicester Square ... <br /><br />@ Teresa - it'd be fun if you did get over one day .. and then we could share some cherry ice cream and listen to the Glock play ... <br /><br />@ Lee - total surprise .. completely took me off guard - such fun too. Aren't the figures great ... <br /><br />Fascinating to read about your father and the fact this clock and the Cantonal tree are such a good representation of Switzerland .. <br /><br />Thank you so much .. good to see you - it is going to be very hot tomorrow - 27 degC/80 degF! That's hot for us!! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35372116395888434042014-07-14T17:08:42.401+01:002014-07-14T17:08:42.401+01:00The sounds must have been a lovely surprise, espec...The sounds must have been a lovely surprise, especially in the middle of London. The cows and goats in this clock are so adorable. My father's family is from Switzerland and these clocks are a perfect representation of that beautiful country.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.com