tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5320614558101312666..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Lenny Lee's Surprise ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87669892662301917692012-02-12T08:02:22.597+00:002012-02-12T08:02:22.597+00:00Hi Susan .. it was so lovely of Lenny - and I'...Hi Susan .. it was so lovely of Lenny - and I'm still savouring the chocolates and enjoying the treats - it's nice having a calendar!<br /><br />Have a peaceful Sunday and thank you so much for coming by - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30258570820248078912012-02-12T02:36:44.540+00:002012-02-12T02:36:44.540+00:00Hi Hilary -
Ah, another chocolate lover. How nice...Hi Hilary -<br /><br />Ah, another chocolate lover. How nice you received so many treats.<br />Happy birthday!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51287539212088958282012-02-09T20:07:30.372+00:002012-02-09T20:07:30.372+00:00Hi Ros .. many thanks - it's funny my mother s...Hi Ros .. many thanks - it's funny my mother seemed to immediately 'get it' (the blog world) though I hit my stride once she'd become less animated .. but she remembered Washington's teeth .. quite often! My uncle soon clicked in - once he'd got used to reading my eclectic articles .. <br /><br />It's a pity our parents aren't able to share with us .. but such is life .. <br /><br />.. and yes I had to wait for my mother to come to sufficiently - but she smiled a lot and enjoyed the process!<br /><br />Cheers Ros .. lovely seeing you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65779949621371153872012-02-09T17:40:54.463+00:002012-02-09T17:40:54.463+00:00What an amazing gift to receive and you so deserve...What an amazing gift to receive and you so deserve it. Talking of appreciating the internet and blog world I often think that my father would have loved to have lived in the world of Google and blogs but sadly he died in 1977.<br /><br />Glad your mother was well enough to join in with the present opening too.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47178294464094415712012-02-09T07:41:53.914+00:002012-02-09T07:41:53.914+00:00Hi Mandy .. so do I - but it was such a surprise t...Hi Mandy .. so do I - but it was such a surprise to have Lenny's box of treasures - I was so delighted for myself but more importantly that I'd be able to share with my Mama .. at least the opening thereof .. we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.<br /><br />You too - have a good weekend if the snow doesn't hit first .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21064757317525986922012-02-08T20:34:54.183+00:002012-02-08T20:34:54.183+00:00I love creating mixed boxes of goodies for people ...I love creating mixed boxes of goodies for people and do it often. I'm sure it's every bit as exciting as receiving and opening the box! Sounds like great fun, Hilary, and a loely surprise for you.<br /><br />Enjoy the journey.<br /><br />MandyMandy Allenhttp://www.mandyallen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27033865387354190602012-02-08T20:23:11.303+00:002012-02-08T20:23:11.303+00:00@ Friko - he just loves people .. he's all ove...@ Friko - he just loves people .. he's all over the place - I love seeing his comments pop up around the blogosphere - an amazing 12 year old!<br /><br />@ Janice - I know I'm looking forward to savouring those Hazelnut wafers and Lindt chocs .. <br /><br />Great to see you both .. thanks for coming by - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36733279886604867232012-02-08T20:10:36.998+00:002012-02-08T20:10:36.998+00:00How lovely, Hilary - such mouth-watering treats f...How lovely, Hilary - such mouth-watering treats for all the senses.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31414168691879889882012-02-08T18:42:09.642+00:002012-02-08T18:42:09.642+00:00Lucky you, Hillary, to have a Lenny in your life. ...Lucky you, Hillary, to have a Lenny in your life. And lucky Lenny, to have you.<br /><br />Happy belated birthday!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28938176878991844832012-02-08T17:37:32.694+00:002012-02-08T17:37:32.694+00:00Hi Susanne - they are wonderful and I'm still ...Hi Susanne - they are wonderful and I'm still enjoying them all - haven't finished the chocolates yet either! As you rightly say - he's extremely thoughtful and caring ..<br /><br />Great to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41621842924543607282012-02-08T17:31:44.030+00:002012-02-08T17:31:44.030+00:00What wonderful goodies to receive from such a thou...What wonderful goodies to receive from such a thoughtful person as Lenny Lee.<br />: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81349687613065137702012-02-08T16:36:38.084+00:002012-02-08T16:36:38.084+00:00Hi Madeleine .. it was a wonderful surprise .. whi...Hi Madeleine .. it was a wonderful surprise .. which my Mama enjoyed too - the wafers I haven't started yet - just feels too cold at the moment - I'd guzzle them all .. <br /><br />.. I don't think it's so cold your end of the world .. <br /><br />I've got three of those Namibian cushions and they are such vibrant colours .. I love them - a gift from a friend in SA .. <br /><br />Cheers Madeleine - hope this weather is being kinder down your neck of the woods - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38136945966162477752012-02-08T14:22:13.837+00:002012-02-08T14:22:13.837+00:00What joyful gifts you & your Mum have received...What joyful gifts you & your Mum have received. How wonderful of Lenny Lee. Those Neapolitan Wafers look tasty and the Namibian Cushion is uplifting too. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50929696069426164222012-02-08T13:41:28.227+00:002012-02-08T13:41:28.227+00:00Hi Talli .. he is isn't he - such a great huma...Hi Talli .. he is isn't he - such a great human being ... very human. I think it'll give me much pleasure for many years ahead, as well as those memories of my Mama .. Lovely seeing you back in freezing London town!! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83645334339289390692012-02-08T12:31:22.012+00:002012-02-08T12:31:22.012+00:00Trust Lenny to be so wonderful and thoughtful! He&...Trust Lenny to be so wonderful and thoughtful! He's such great human being - so warm. How lovely to give you and your mum a nice package.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77457321337082015242012-02-08T08:04:10.391+00:002012-02-08T08:04:10.391+00:00@ JJ - appreciate you coming by - thank you.
@ An...@ JJ - appreciate you coming by - thank you.<br /><br />@ Ann - the world sure is full of wonderful surprises .. the giving of my mother some extra pleasure makes a lot of difference. Flanders wrote wonderful songs for their long running revues .. love his words, the music and they way they sing them.<br /><br />Thanks Ann - wonderful seeing you here ..<br /><br />@ BK - lovely to have you here .. yes - nearly 4 weeks ago .. oh dear onwards and older! Thank you for the lovely thoughts for my future.<br /><br />Lenny is fabulous - so delighted you enjoyed the read ..<br /><br />Cheers JJ, Ann and BK - enjoy the rest of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70692975723426820432012-02-08T04:41:42.266+00:002012-02-08T04:41:42.266+00:00A very very belated birthday (almost 4 weeks ago)!...A very very belated birthday (almost 4 weeks ago)! May you be blessed with great health, happiness and love. It is awesomely very sweet of Lenny. And thank you too for always taking time to visit.BKhttp://www.symphonyoflove.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40785633733339205782012-02-08T00:55:04.428+00:002012-02-08T00:55:04.428+00:00The world IS full of wonderful surprises. And so a...The world IS full of wonderful surprises. And so always is your blog!! What a lovely gift for your mum. I LOVE the mud poem!!<br /><a href="http://annbestblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76251549618347235062012-02-07T23:03:51.213+00:002012-02-07T23:03:51.213+00:00Hilary: Your blog is always so interesting - and i...Hilary: Your blog is always so interesting - and inspirational!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41464900771387995952012-02-07T13:44:01.439+00:002012-02-07T13:44:01.439+00:00Hi Shirley - Lenny is a magical lad - hope you con...Hi Shirley - Lenny is a magical lad - hope you connect with him .. he doesn't stress us - only posting once a month or so!!<br /><br />Delighted to hear it fitted the 'perfect' slot! Lenny definitely deserves special attention .. <br /><br />Cheers - and how's the north?! slightly colder than down here I suspect .. keep warm - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32692990627711509432012-02-07T13:33:56.186+00:002012-02-07T13:33:56.186+00:00What a simply wonderful box of goodies from a very...What a simply wonderful box of goodies from a very thoughtful friend. I can imagine how delighted you were. And you've written the perfect Thank-you note!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22923618198427579852012-02-07T07:59:44.864+00:002012-02-07T07:59:44.864+00:00@ Gary - love your words .. Lenny does inspire us,...@ Gary - love your words .. Lenny does inspire us, and we do live in a caring, sharing blogging world - we're very lucky to be a part of it. I'm so pleased to have been able to meet up with you, Sharon and Lenny .. <br /><br />@ Julie - the thought with the gift is so special, I know muddy hippo stands ready to take the plunge! He's warm at least and outside in the ice. The Yosemite Valley is the picture for this month - green and and lush. Enjoy Lenny's blog .. <br /><br />As many say - we are lucky to be amongst a special blogging community - I totally agree with you. So pleased it brought on a smile - it does me too ... and I am enjoying my goodies - thank you!<br /><br />@ Ron .. delighted you enjoyed it - and then seeing the bubbly boy in action over at his place - bet you laughed there too!<br /><br />Thanks so much Gary, Julie and Ron - have lovely rest of the weeks .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40582707624180705712012-02-07T04:42:04.515+00:002012-02-07T04:42:04.515+00:00That was a great read...as always...heading over t...That was a great read...as always...heading over to Lenny's blog now too. All the best, and happy birthday!Ron Easton for Dads UnLimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882214390082630285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48793215811209449892012-02-07T02:09:23.572+00:002012-02-07T02:09:23.572+00:00What a wonderful gift! I love the hippo! And the c...What a wonderful gift! I love the hippo! And the calender is gorgeous, no doubt. I'm not familiar with Lenny's blog so I am going to stop by now. <br /><br />This post really brought a smile to my face. The blogging community certainly is a special one. Enjoy your goodies! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80756911497606252772012-02-06T23:57:02.492+00:002012-02-06T23:57:02.492+00:00Hi Hilary,
I'm going to keep this a rather sho...Hi Hilary,<br />I'm going to keep this a rather short comment by my usual meandering standards.<br />This was a heartening blog and indeed, further testimony to the sharing, caring world of the blogging community. Diversity at its finest.<br />I have the great fortune of interacting, along with your good self, our little buddy Lenny and the wonderful Sharon. <br />Much respect to you, Hilary.<br />In kindness, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com