tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post452793740776727359..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Friends, Romans, Countrymen send me your socks ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36570285143965362312010-03-25T12:38:24.424+00:002010-03-25T12:38:24.424+00:00Hi Liara .. yes they did .. and so do the Africans...Hi Liara .. yes they did .. and so do the Africans now .. in fact so did Zola Budd (South Africa) in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics .. Haile Gebrselassie and most Ehtiopians, Kenyans start their running as children running across the bush barefoot. We, as you say, comfortably shod forget that.<br /><br />In fact the latest technology is based on barefoot running .. a quote from the Daily Mail here “Researchers found that people who run barefoot tend to land on the ball or the middle of the foot and avoid jarring their bones” – and we can if we wish at enormous cost buy branded shoes, coloured or otherwise, .. barefoot oriented or otherwise .. specialist shoes – such as the Olympians wear. I just like comfort!! Always been important to me.<br /><br />Thanks Liara .. those were the days moss socks, or no shoes!!Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41424621261177814262010-03-25T11:22:10.599+00:002010-03-25T11:22:10.599+00:00Have human beings ever evolved when it comes to fo...Have human beings ever evolved when it comes to footwear! Did you know the original marathon runners in Marathon, Greece, never wore any shoes? Now the high tech "must-have" running shoes brainwash people int spending enormour amounts of money for style and foot technology that one only needs if one believes that:)Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76212363998951163202010-03-21T07:33:48.811+00:002010-03-21T07:33:48.811+00:00Hi BB .. Yup – woz ‘dem Romings Romans again .. ...Hi BB .. Yup – woz ‘dem Romings Romans again .. sox wiv feathers, fur, moss – pretty colours .. I tink yure Bob the sox bilder probably straitened up the lines ... and emboldened de colours ..<br /><br />Bye, bye Blue Bunny .. enjoys Sunday .. & hugs agains ..Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72278062221925537562010-03-20T19:26:28.966+00:002010-03-20T19:26:28.966+00:00i just knew it was the romings hoo invented those ...i just knew it was the romings hoo invented those stripey socks. and my jannie thinking it was some guy in new jersey named bob the sock builder.<br /><br />xo<br />from me -- blue bunny<br />xo again.Blue Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293991594659253739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32333400017864079402010-03-17T15:04:55.225+00:002010-03-17T15:04:55.225+00:00Hi Colin .. good of you to visit from your Northum...Hi Colin .. good of you to visit from your Northumbria site – with its lovely evocative pictures – memories from times gone by ...<br /><br />Lucky you – to work and live in such a wonderful place .. as a constant – that great testament to all the hours, days and years of work that must have gone in to building it, let alone maintaining it. I know the Lake District from my young days, and had one wonderful holiday on the sandy beaches of Northumberland, because it was so hot .. and we didn’t travel far .. couldn’t be bothered: it was that hot! But I must come back – it’s got so much to offer.<br /><br />I realised my description is not fully comprehensive .. as I mix and match to provide entertainment, information with some eclectic education thrown in for good measure! The “vallum” I thought about, and the military road .. but I ‘try’ and keep it relatively simple .. vallum – meaning palisade, or earthen wall I probably should have mentioned = rectified now! There’s always so much information I could impart – but not being an expert .. I just mix and match the ideas that I spot or like and bring them together in what I hope is an entertaining way. <br /><br />Was it warmer then – that’s interesting to know .. certainly Caesar’s two expeditions were severely hampered by weather, and so they turned up in force when Claudius gave the order for another invasion.<br /><br />Anyway it’s very good to meet you and good to have some definitive comments from a possible ancestor of one of those Centurion descendents .. I wonder if some did remain – I guess so .. <br /><br />all the best to you too and kind regards from the south coast - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51234844275761490832010-03-17T14:34:21.623+00:002010-03-17T14:34:21.623+00:00Hi Barbara .. thank you! Nor did I – it was Jann...Hi Barbara .. thank you! Nor did I – it was Jannie, who asked how they were made, and eventually I’ve got round to posting about it. The fashionistas of this world must go back in time for their ideas – because as you say they look so similar to those of today.<br /><br />Yes – Mum seems to be settling in and we’re getting things sorted – and with all things we all just feel brighter if there’s warmth and longer light around – so thank goodness it’s coming at last!<br /><br />Thanks for the hugs .. and back across the pond .. Mum appreciates being told she gets her worldwide hugs! All the best HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41563467100336086542010-03-17T12:36:01.505+00:002010-03-17T12:36:01.505+00:00Hi Hilary,
Thank you for your blog post. We live ...Hi Hilary, <br />Thank you for your blog post. We live and work in the shadow of the Wall.To us it has always been a constant in the background, not offering the allure of the lake district or the brilliance of the sandy beaches of Northumberland. <br />So it was great to see so many people introduced or reminded about what the Wall.<br /><br />There is, as you say, so much more to the Wall than a defensive fortification....it wasn't the most northerly and it also controlled goods and people travelling from the south ( thats why the vallum is on the south side).<br />I believe that the weather was much warmer back then and i always wonder about the auxiliaries who came to man the wall from across the empire and how many of their descendents are still here.<br /><br />All the best and kind regards<br />ColinColinhttp://www.northumbria-byways.com/hadrians_region1.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38182898528384153132010-03-17T07:43:30.618+00:002010-03-17T07:43:30.618+00:00Hi Wilma .. yes we seem to have made the best from...Hi Wilma .. yes we seem to have made the best from animals .. rabbits I’m sure would have been used for food and fur – certainly the Phoenicians used them and the Romans to an extent – but they wouldn’t have provided a lot of food, or fur .. and perhaps because they weren’t beasts of burden either. I’ll keep my eyes open though to see if I can find some other information at some stage: they’re not very good for survival food, as they have little fat .. the same as hares. Charles Darwin in The Voyage of the Beagle also noted that the South American tribes were aware of the need to eat fats, not dried meats.<br /><br />I found it interesting that they actually settled the land – kept the garrison happy with more peoples around and good husbandry prevailed to keep their spirits up.<br /><br />Do you – they look fun I must say .. I think it’s just with the pair of thongs – it sort of jars!<br /><br />Now it's Spring .. those rabbits will be coming out!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts .. and Mum will be pleased for her hugs - as am I! xxoo HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32718488265659189132010-03-17T07:20:56.248+00:002010-03-17T07:20:56.248+00:00Hi Barb .. isn’t that surprising that you were abl...Hi Barb .. isn’t that surprising that you were able to slot into this Roman world and immediately relate to Hadrian’s Wall and the sort of life the Romans lead through the book you were reading.<br /><br />The clothes would have been very heavy in winter particularly and not desperately comfortable I guess. I didn’t know about the Romans wearing wetted vests – but that would make so much sense .. I’m not sure I’d like to have a burning arrow in my chest, then relying on my wet vest to put it out!! Sandals – yes .. with all that marching they would definitely have need soles of some sort ..<br /><br />Thanks so much for the interesting comment .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79221783470853552202010-03-17T06:56:58.122+00:002010-03-17T06:56:58.122+00:00Hi Hilary,
Every time I visit you I learn someth...Hi Hilary, <br /><br />Every time I visit you I learn something new. Today I learned how socks originated. I never knew. I was looking at the photos of the shoes and am amazed how similar they are to the some of the shoes that are currently the fad - round toes, strappy.<br /><br />It's good to hear you mom is settling in. Hopefully both you and her are feeling good and enjoying the onset of Spring. <br /><br />(((hugs))) to you both. :)Barbara Swaffordhttp://bloggingwithoutablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15678364264429625292010-03-17T03:39:27.565+00:002010-03-17T03:39:27.565+00:00Hi Hilary. It is amazing how animals serve us. The...Hi Hilary. It is amazing how animals serve us. They feed and cloth us. Leather, wool and felt, astounding really. I wonder what bunny has to say to this!?<br />So the Romans were good for the local economy with their settlements, were they?<br />BTW I have a pair of those striped socks with separate toes, they are indeed handy to put on those shoes when you go outside to the garden or garage and you do not want to put real shoes on. <br />Glad spring is showing, and hang in there with your frustration. As always hugs to you both. xox WilmaWilma Hamhttp://www.wilmasblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30225798283045203112010-03-16T22:35:47.350+00:002010-03-16T22:35:47.350+00:00A fascinating tale. Your last post about the Roman...A fascinating tale. Your last post about the Romans bringing their culture to England I also found fascinating. I read a lot -- and the book I picked up at the library that week was set in the period you had just taught us about. I felt right at home!<br /><br />I can only imagine what it could have been like all those years ago along that wall. Or, for that matter, building the wall! And to have worn the heavy clothes required for survival. I read long time ago that the Roman soldiers also wore leather vests drenched in water, to survive incoming fire arrows from their enemies. Heavy! That was in Biblical times. And yes, they wore sandals.Barb Hartsookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366566955140927758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34005951022904360602010-03-16T20:22:25.961+00:002010-03-16T20:22:25.961+00:00Hi Heph - thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed...Hi Heph - thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed it .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23490971184891497222010-03-16T20:03:21.346+00:002010-03-16T20:03:21.346+00:00interesting postinteresting posthephhttp://www.hephotos.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com