tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post494258715313963549..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Commonwealth Games Creativity – part 3 of 3Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68116805462351943622015-11-19T19:59:29.932+00:002015-11-19T19:59:29.932+00:00Hi Janet - so pleased you and the family enjoyed t...Hi Janet - so pleased you and the family enjoyed the post and the learning involved - there's quite a lot there!<br /><br />I enjoyed writing the post and making sure as best I could I covered the Commonwealth Games to the full ... giving lots of links - inspirational stories, as well as showing creatively how we could improve our skills ... <br /><br />Those competitors who overcame so much are quite extraordinary aren't they ... so delighted you all had fun reading about the area and the people .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5615408233823059292015-11-18T03:57:15.221+00:002015-11-18T03:57:15.221+00:00I just finished reading this article with my child...I just finished reading this article with my children and husband. We are all in awe of these amazing athletes who overcame so much to compete in the Commonwealth Games. They loved the pictures and learning so many interesting facts. Thank you for all your inspirational stories! I love it!<br />Cheers!<br />~JanetJanet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64895059981789772242014-09-07T09:05:40.809+01:002014-09-07T09:05:40.809+01:00Hi Catherine .. thanks so much for visiting and co...Hi Catherine .. thanks so much for visiting and commenting on three posts - much appreciated.<br /><br />Just very glad you enjoyed the read and learnt a few things .. <br /><br />Cheers and I'll see you around - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22969582671041904652014-09-06T22:48:29.084+01:002014-09-06T22:48:29.084+01:00Amazing, entertaining, and educational--this post ...Amazing, entertaining, and educational--this post is a must read :). I'm so glad I found your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44070470330733656442014-09-04T07:36:02.988+01:002014-09-04T07:36:02.988+01:00Hi Bish - sorry hadn't got back here! I imagi...Hi Bish - sorry hadn't got back here! I imagine breadfruit would be good - sometimes fruits looks really odd, but taste just wonderful .. Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40494802927446674212014-08-23T13:07:55.554+01:002014-08-23T13:07:55.554+01:00Wonderful, inspiring post! Breadfruit, by the way,...Wonderful, inspiring post! Breadfruit, by the way, is absolutely delicious!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37188214089045818852014-08-23T07:42:21.392+01:002014-08-23T07:42:21.392+01:00@ Lynn - weren't the Cook Island ladies just s...@ Lynn - weren't the Cook Island ladies just so cheerful ... I did love their 'hats' ... <br /><br />Haggis definitely has its own place in culture and on our taste buds - glad you tried it ... <br /><br />@ Teresa - lots of positive here .. all we need to do is make a decision and set our sails towards the wind .. when we can find out what we can achieve ... glad you enjoyed the post ... <br /><br />@ Lisa - delighted you enjoy being here and I'm glad you appreciate reading about these sorts of stories or blog posts .. and thanks for the compliment .. <br /><br />Cheers to you all - and have happy weekends .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33767291971489819332014-08-22T23:08:13.430+01:002014-08-22T23:08:13.430+01:00Hilary,
I love these stories. That young female ...Hilary, <br />I love these stories. That young female boxer and her sweet face. I was so hoping for that Cinderella ending too! You are my favorite source for new and interesting info! Love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499675422244801039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64735184152349325432014-08-22T15:41:53.990+01:002014-08-22T15:41:53.990+01:00Amazing stories. Amazing people. We never know wha...Amazing stories. Amazing people. We never know what's really inside, pushing us onward, until it happens. <br /><br />Great post, Hilary!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6357761037940744742014-08-22T11:24:55.220+01:002014-08-22T11:24:55.220+01:00Love those cheerful Cook Island ladies! Lovely po...Love those cheerful Cook Island ladies! Lovely post.<br /><br />Haggis - I did try it when I went to Scotland on a visit. Not as awful as I thought, but there was nothing about it that made me want more. :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1091407493841784232014-08-21T17:02:22.601+01:002014-08-21T17:02:22.601+01:00@ Julie - I'm pleased the stories are here on ...@ Julie - I'm pleased the stories are here on the blog - so we can remember how others cope. I agree Micky Yule overcoming all those operations and then Erraid just determined to swim and walk ... they are shining lights ... <br /><br />@ Vagabonde - many thanks ... I enjoyed the Commonwealth Games and because I was writing up about it for the blog .. I learnt loads and paid more attention to different cultures and countries ...<br /><br />The Haggis is a 'different' taste - but I enjoy it!! The Tunnock Teacake I think has a marshmallow filling ... but I'll tell you in a day or two - as I'll buy some for the Nursing Centre and then try one myself!<br /><br />@ Ann - many thanks .. I hope people enjoy re-reading the posts ... and so appreciate all your positive thoughts in this direction ... <br /><br />I am having a real paper clear out and putting fingers to typewriter to get some posts out that are outstanding .. <br /><br />I've been over to comment - and we'll be sorry not to see you blogging more often, but quite understand. Equally we'll be in touch somehow via social media ... <br /><br />Look after yourself and take care of you and of Jen - <br /><br />Cheers to you all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11469696500959153712014-08-21T16:36:40.163+01:002014-08-21T16:36:40.163+01:00One of your greatest posts, my friend. Nothing les...One of your greatest posts, my friend. Nothing less than what we've come to expect. A verbal and visual feast to partake of again and again.<br /><br />I know you're de-cluttering, to move forward...it's such a liberating feeling to get to the point where you're feeling "free"...your creativity, already at a high, will be even higher. <br /><br />I just put up a short post that I know you'll appreciate, too. Nothing creative, just that decision I've been working toward. You know how I've struggled to come to terms with blogging, a medium I love. But...I guess I'm just not the committed blogger anymore than you and Denise Covey and Alex Cavanaugh and others of my wonderful blogging friends are.<br /><br />I value our friendship, and hope for those many years of it ahead...Many hugs and waves from me and Jen from across the pond ~~~~~~~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59470513209372819212014-08-20T22:02:33.817+01:002014-08-20T22:02:33.817+01:00This is a great post – so informative. I like it ...This is a great post – so informative. I like it when athletes from small countries can compete and may even get in the top 10. I am not sure about the hagi (never tested one) but the Tunnock Teacake, maybe – it looks like marshmallow in it?Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64511442450876057822014-08-20T22:02:09.688+01:002014-08-20T22:02:09.688+01:00Though these are all amazing stories, Micky and Er...Though these are all amazing stories, Micky and Erraid's triumphs moved me the most. It's incredible how they managed to overcome so many obstacles!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56060843648303992482014-08-20T08:26:21.029+01:002014-08-20T08:26:21.029+01:00@ Brian - it's fascinating how far people have...@ Brian - it's fascinating how far people have come physically and mentally and end up actually competing at the Commonwealth Games. Stephen Way's story is amazing and he's continuing on - given him a real zest for marathon running: which certainly changed his life.<br /><br />@ Sherry - aren't they wonderful stories to read and see how they overcome .. <br /><br />@ Morgan - I have to try one of those tea-cakes! This weekend perhaps ... <br /><br />I didn't know your hubby was a world-class athlete - that must be a real privilege being involved with him at that level and now the children. Interesting to read about .. <br /><br />@ Julia - yes - you're right here: we can imagine so much and see a great deal of the world ... <br /><br />The athletes overcome so much - even those from the first world nations. <br /><br />I agree we should all open our potential doors to new discoveries .. <br /><br />@ JJ - any of the high profile Games give us some outstanding athletes ... it's good to see what can be achieved.<br /><br />@ Margie - there were lots ... and where do I start: I missed loads out ... but the Para- athletes work wonders to help themselves ... <br /><br />@ Scarlett - these sorts of Games really bring these stories to light and into our consciousnesses ... I'm a late developer too ... long may we come to the fore!<br /><br />OK - we'll keep the haggis this side of the pond!<br /><br />@ Denise - thanks for coming by after your amazing writerly weekend with Nas and other Ozzie comrades ... a November visit to Fiji - sounds like a delightful idea ... <br /><br />The Games at the GoldCoast looks extraordinary - the introduction in the Closing Ceremony was really enticing!! I think you'll do the same and combine Para and able-bodied sports together ... <br /><br />It is wonderful when one of the small countries produces an amazing athlete - and the Pacific Islands will love competing on your shores ... <br /><br />Absolutely see you soon ... and cheers to one and all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49226437979021095832014-08-20T06:02:46.594+01:002014-08-20T06:02:46.594+01:00Won't it be wonderful to welcome the games to ...Won't it be wonderful to welcome the games to the Gold Coast? A lovely teaching lesson on the Games, Hilary. Thank you. I like the way the disabled/abled compete at the same time in the Commonwealth Games, rather than one coming after the other. Very inspirational stories. I love it when a little country has a big win.<br /><br />Thanks. Nas and I had a great time. She flies back to Fiji today and they are trying to convince us to go over in November. May well do.<br /><br />See you next time!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49983326054065502182014-08-20T04:48:37.402+01:002014-08-20T04:48:37.402+01:00All of this is just incredible, so many fascinatin...All of this is just incredible, so many fascinating goings-on! I especially love reading about late developers (as I am one myself) but I confess, you can keep all the haggis over there on your side of the Atlantic! :)scarlett clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069502203545276963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68683765691154501042014-08-20T04:23:55.298+01:002014-08-20T04:23:55.298+01:00My goodness, some truly inspiring people that you ...My goodness, some truly inspiring people that you have written about ..<br />The Scottish man of steel is amazing.<br />Great post, Hilary ...thank you ...Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13385862417658248362014-08-19T22:59:59.379+01:002014-08-19T22:59:59.379+01:00These inspiring stories are why I have followed th...These inspiring stories are why I have followed the Olympics since childhood. In my opinion, the Games are always successful. Cheers.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65894634346695436542014-08-19T20:42:30.252+01:002014-08-19T20:42:30.252+01:00Hi Hilary.
What a nice invitation to travel with t...Hi Hilary.<br />What a nice invitation to travel with the imagination! <br />Those athletes's stories are inspiring. <br />Exploring our potential is an adventure of fascinating discoveries...Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84660385650769323272014-08-19T17:16:40.523+01:002014-08-19T17:16:40.523+01:00I want a bite of that teacake!!! :)
I loved all ...I want a bite of that teacake!!! :) <br /><br />I loved all of this. With my husband being a world-class athlete, I'm always hearing amazing athletic tales in our home. But I'd never read any of this… so fun. :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12624366445855744362014-08-19T17:03:39.155+01:002014-08-19T17:03:39.155+01:00Those are some amazing stories. It's nice whe...Those are some amazing stories. It's nice when people overcome all odds and make it to the top.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10760628474874712192014-08-19T13:17:09.272+01:002014-08-19T13:17:09.272+01:00there are def some really cool stories that came o...there are def some really cool stories that came out of the games....stephen wray's story is really cool in how he changed his life...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6213342098687264232014-08-19T11:10:45.189+01:002014-08-19T11:10:45.189+01:00@ Gattina - that's fine .. yet the stories of ...@ Gattina - that's fine .. yet the stories of genocide, competing with shoes taped together, watching your family being killed, or never having seen a boxing ring ... surely ring a bell in your mind - regardless of the fact it's sport.<br /><br />The para-athletes are incredible in their tenacity to achieve ... <br /><br />@ Christine - thank you and I'm so glad you appreciated the read - I agree so much for us to learn from these stories ... <br /><br />@ Sarah - Erraid is an inspiration isn't she - she was so touchingly bemused by her success - it was a joy to behold. You'd understand that ... not being that much older ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51992968671092475812014-08-19T00:49:59.489+01:002014-08-19T00:49:59.489+01:00I love the story of Erraid Davies. So inspirationa...I love the story of Erraid Davies. So inspirational!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.com