tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4128535681733959709..comments2024-03-28T13:00:19.040+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Abdul Abulbul Amir … and snowy bullfinches …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37465507291773268292021-01-13T11:43:59.349+00:002021-01-13T11:43:59.349+00:00Thanks Chrys - must be one of those family things ...Thanks Chrys - must be one of those family things ... it's a fun song. I agree the bullfinches give me heart-warming hugs as I see them ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47389182720325197392021-01-12T16:19:23.660+00:002021-01-12T16:19:23.660+00:00Abdul Abulbul Amir is new to me.
Bullfinches are ...Abdul Abulbul Amir is new to me.<br /><br />Bullfinches are beautiful. Those are lovely cards.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42303665141624648502021-01-12T10:57:36.198+00:002021-01-12T10:57:36.198+00:00@ Steve – many thanks … good to see you again …
...@ Steve – many thanks … good to see you again … <br /><br />@ Pradeep – that’s great it set you off for a fun day … it’ll cheer you whenever you hear it … I think I’ll be listening occasionally, probably fairly often.<br /><br />@ Jz – I’m sorry about the earworm … but it’s a good listen – I rather wish I could remember all the words … but am hoping for that ‘gentle’ year … <br /><br />@ Marja – thanks … it is a very old song, that must have caught on in WW2 … and then opened up the doors for some … eg the beer advert – I missed that as I was in South Africa. The bullfinches cheer me … <br /><br />@ Nila – thank you … for us all a gentler, happier and most definitely healthier year ahead. Delighted the visuals appealed … <br /><br />@ Patsy – yes they are beautiful aren’t they … but I don’t think I’ve seen one in real life. Bird colourings are extraordinary aren’t they – goldfinches are delightful … Greenwoodpeckers are delightful to see … <br /><br />Thanks everyone – so glad to see you all … here’s to a 2021 that helps us all … take care - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58165033535935611972021-01-11T15:12:59.312+00:002021-01-11T15:12:59.312+00:00Bullfinches are such attractive birds. Sadly we do...Bullfinches are such attractive birds. Sadly we don't see them round here, but I've spotted them other places – and we get goldfinches which although different are just as pretty in their own way.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44619776540673953202021-01-11T09:33:42.266+00:002021-01-11T09:33:42.266+00:00To you too Hilary, a happier, gentler and healthie...To you too Hilary, a happier, gentler and healthier New Year 2021. Wishing you fun and peace and beauty and colour. Loved the visuals especially in this post - so lovely!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7919220699628786902021-01-10T23:25:25.342+00:002021-01-10T23:25:25.342+00:00I hope 2021 brings you lots of happy times Hilary....I hope 2021 brings you lots of happy times Hilary. I never heard this song before but then it's a very old one. I had to laugh at the beer advertising one Love the card with the bullfinches as well. PrettyMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71069952519853436022021-01-10T14:40:52.977+00:002021-01-10T14:40:52.977+00:00I've heard the song, tho' I'd forgotte...I've heard the song, tho' I'd forgotten it.<br />And now I need to forget it all over again because that is one sticky sucker of a song!<br />Gentle, yeah. Hoping...Jzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301793291285112859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44123893520383598422021-01-10T09:34:23.549+00:002021-01-10T09:34:23.549+00:00Thank you for introducing me to such a lovely song...Thank you for introducing me to such a lovely song. It sort of set the pace of the day for me.<br />Wish you too a Happy 2021. Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83089622625709305042021-01-09T21:22:38.241+00:002021-01-09T21:22:38.241+00:00Very interesting and new to me, wishing yiu a happ...Very interesting and new to me, wishing yiu a happy new year.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057451484908161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73446167873760834692021-01-09T09:59:34.750+00:002021-01-09T09:59:34.750+00:00@ Diedre - thank you ... we all need gentleness do...@ Diedre - thank you ... we all need gentleness don't we - it's not getting easier either - we must just stay safe. The bullfinches will cheer me as they will be here for me to see as and when ... <br /><br />@ Deniz - thanks ... I hope your kids will enjoy the song ... while the cards should amuse them ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - I'm glad I've shared it ... seems the right year ... we need fun ... <br /><br />@ Julie - they were fun times ... we were learning to read as we sang for some of the lines! I love those bullfinch cards and was so pleased to find them ... yes Spring is on its way ... today - we're in freezing fog! But safe ... <br /><br />Thanks everyone ... lovely to see you and have your comments - take care and stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64259323169744315932021-01-09T00:09:03.971+00:002021-01-09T00:09:03.971+00:00Hilary, Thanks for lifting my spirits with this li...Hilary, Thanks for lifting my spirits with this light and frothy song! Your father seems like he was a wonderful fun-loving man, and I'm sure he was very proud of you. The brightly colored bullfinch cards make me long for spring. Leave it to you to even spread good cheer in the midst of a lockdown. Take care and be safe, my friend!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79988126597151179702021-01-08T16:00:18.012+00:002021-01-08T16:00:18.012+00:00I've never heard that song before. What fun!
T...I've never heard that song before. What fun!<br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Happy New Year, Hil.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44427849455899973382021-01-08T10:36:16.550+00:002021-01-08T10:36:16.550+00:00How fascinating! I hadn't heard of that song b...How fascinating! I hadn't heard of that song before. Those cards are lovely!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66971177352011540932021-01-07T20:44:52.046+00:002021-01-07T20:44:52.046+00:00"To all of you...A gentle year" I love t..."To all of you...A gentle year" I love that. It's been more than difficult. I find I like Bullfinches too.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Hilary!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34424966177151877582021-01-07T16:44:20.031+00:002021-01-07T16:44:20.031+00:00@ Jemima - great ... so glad you remember back to ...@ Jemima - great ... so glad you remember back to those days ... it's such a fun ballad/ditty ... and yes bullfinches are delightful birds ... <br /><br />@ Elsie - thank you ... I loved the cards - can't resist a card if it's got a bullfinch on. That's wonderful that you've now got a birdhouse ... I sure hope it brings fascinating birds to see you.<br /><br />Thank you ... those parts of early life with one's parents when one remembers are special aren't they. Am happy it brought a smile to your face too ... <br /><br />@ Victoria - the bullfinches stand out when one sees them here. So glad you enjoyed the beer commercial ... I expect some of your children will love these songs ... good to see you here ... <br /><br />@ Lee - thank you - it made a change didn't it, and so glad you enjoyed the song. Yes ... Russo-Turkish history in a ballad ... pretty amazing. Not sure there are many more ... but one or two spring to mind ... <br /><br />Lovely to see the four of you - thanks for commenting and for enjoying Abdul Abulbul Amir and the bullfinches ... stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4331270789652259212021-01-07T15:51:36.307+00:002021-01-07T15:51:36.307+00:00That was a special 2021 treat, Hilary. I loved hea...That was a special 2021 treat, Hilary. I loved hearing the song. Wow, it summarized a bit if Middle East history in that ditty. I was impressed. May you continue to frolic with memories of you and your father throughout the year. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79140941072199896522021-01-07T15:48:57.982+00:002021-01-07T15:48:57.982+00:00What a beautiful bird, Hilary. Like I said before,...What a beautiful bird, Hilary. Like I said before, I learn so much when I visit your blog. The beer commercial was funny. I liked it when the monocle automatically flipped up to his eye. Have a beautiful 2021!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89627498117498019592021-01-07T13:22:07.288+00:002021-01-07T13:22:07.288+00:00The bullfinch is beautiful. I love the bright colo...The bullfinch is beautiful. I love the bright colors! I just bought a birdhouse because another blogger shares her pictures on Instagram and it inspired me.<br />Your childhood memory with dad is precious. Thank you for sharing it. It brought a smile to my face.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><a href="https://elsieamata.com/blogposts/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58318148105189779322021-01-07T12:47:26.610+00:002021-01-07T12:47:26.610+00:00Oh, that takes me back!
And I love Bullfinches :)
...Oh, that takes me back!<br />And I love Bullfinches :)<br />Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12029975785071883282021-01-07T11:01:47.413+00:002021-01-07T11:01:47.413+00:00@ Fil – yes … you would know more about Percy Fren...@ Fil – yes … you would know more about Percy French’s ballads, fun silly songs etc … and I’d noted he wrote Mountains of Mourne – which is still very popular today.<br /><br />Gosh – how lucky you were to have a bullfinch in your garden … they’re usually in pairs, or a small family group … so I guess a few were nearby. Must have been lovely to see it.<br /><br />@ CD – thank you – yes I’m sure we all played around with words when we were kids … I don’t remember mine – but I do remember some of my brother’s and his take on ‘new words’ he’d come across at school … hilarious it was for us all.<br /><br />How lovely you can remember those times with your children – ‘croco-diallers’ and ‘you’re wel-mo’ … fun to think about … <br /><br />@ Renee – it will be so nice once we can go a-wandering again, waiting patiently is so necessary for now.<br />I have this problem as I have no sense of rhythm … so music always frightens me – yet I remember lots of songs – no idea who sings them, or where they came from … <br /><br />That’s a lovely memory of your father – but so sad it’s only that one memory … but it seems to have lots drawn into it: you’ve described the briefest of times so well … autumnal leaves, pastoral surroundings, birds and bunnies – one beautiful magical momentous time with your father.<br /><br />@ Rebecca – many thanks for coming by – good to see you.<br /><br />@ Sheri – thanks … an easy post to start off the 2021 year …<br /><br />@ Susan – thank you … so glad you enjoyed being here …<br /><br />@ Lynda – we all need a gentler time … it will help us all … as the year proceeds.<br /><br />Take care and all the best everyone – we can be kinder with ourselves as well as others … here’s to a more peaceful, understanding year ahead - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61001326373929451242021-01-07T06:58:25.284+00:002021-01-07T06:58:25.284+00:00A gentle New Year to you too :)A gentle New Year to you too :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16542270154711291762021-01-07T01:42:19.328+00:002021-01-07T01:42:19.328+00:00I wish you the best and safest New Year, Hilary. Y...I wish you the best and safest New Year, Hilary. You're amazing.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90218860350829296982021-01-06T20:36:28.916+00:002021-01-06T20:36:28.916+00:00Oh, a much gentler new year to you, too! That is s...Oh, a much gentler new year to you, too! That is so sweet. Wishing you many blessings. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83511955586864920472021-01-06T19:53:26.337+00:002021-01-06T19:53:26.337+00:00Good fun stuff, and a happy 2021 to you!Good fun stuff, and a happy 2021 to you!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35153606694506482202021-01-06T17:39:00.044+00:002021-01-06T17:39:00.044+00:00Happy New Year, Hilary! This was a fun post. ☺ Tha...Happy New Year, Hilary! This was a fun post. ☺ That 1927 recording is remarkably clear, and I loved the beer commercial. Now I've got an earworm, though. It is a catchy tune. Cheers!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.com