tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5634765721179030337..comments2024-03-26T11:42:04.114+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Dear World ... looking at you from the Shuttle Atlantis ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88489744781396963932011-08-08T18:17:35.437+01:002011-08-08T18:17:35.437+01:00Hi John .. many thanks for the award .. very kind ...Hi John .. many thanks for the award .. very kind of you... Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60921295368307132762011-08-07T21:06:39.256+01:002011-08-07T21:06:39.256+01:00Hi Davina .. thanks .. the photo is c/o Wikipedia ...Hi Davina .. thanks .. the photo is c/o Wikipedia .. as are most of mine .. it's good to be reminded of our distant planet. Please keep an eye out for the documentary .. it is really worth while watching ..<br /><br />I do too - we had a programme on tonight .. about feeding this little country in the light of economic events .. I'd now like to own a small holding and have my own fruit and veg!!<br /><br />As you say .. watch this space - will we survive or not .. <br /><br />Great to see you here .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37457698361970920502011-08-07T17:47:58.794+01:002011-08-07T17:47:58.794+01:00Hi Hilary.
I enjoyed this tour of the Earth. That...Hi Hilary.<br /><br />I enjoyed this tour of the Earth. That photo you posted at the beginning is one my my favs. She is such a beautiful planet. I will watch for this documentary; it will be a great show to watch.<br /><br />I do wonder what will happen as the population continues to increase. There are only so many resources and if you do the math... well... I just wonder.Davina Haisellhttp://www.shadesofcrimson.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19064099023787976042011-08-05T15:33:49.503+01:002011-08-05T15:33:49.503+01:00Hi Susanne .. many thanks - the documentary had so...Hi Susanne .. many thanks - the documentary had so much to say .. as had the stats .. I can imagine Las Vegas must be amazing .. and the Hoover Dam is nearby I think .. but ... lots of thoughts to be had, as you imply .. Glad you enjoyed it .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61570985098213985102011-08-05T15:25:54.563+01:002011-08-05T15:25:54.563+01:00Hi Hilary. What an informative post. I've be...Hi Hilary. What an informative post. I've been to Las Vegas, many years ago. Don't think I'll ever go back. The stats for Las Vegas are rather sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75733873539253919852011-08-04T08:29:32.070+01:002011-08-04T08:29:32.070+01:00Hi Jannie .. I can quite understand your feelings ...Hi Jannie .. I can quite understand your feelings for Lake Maricaibo! It's dropped 10 deg C here overnight .. yesterday was a bit much - but not 106F ... and I see it's drizzling.<br /><br />A garden - a good time to visit to share the toms, cukes and beans .. delicious having fresh veg straight from the garden. My mother too .. but I'm not sure I learnt sufficient.<br /><br />Plastic is invidious isn't it - everywhere .. and if we all used less, that would make some difference.<br /><br />Oh good - glad you enjoyed the Iceland picture .. an interesting thought that we can walk on a fissure of a tectonic plate .. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by .. enjoy putting down more of your new album .. happy days - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75789662786145010202011-08-03T22:30:24.821+01:002011-08-03T22:30:24.821+01:00With all due respect to lake Maricaibo, I most lik...With all due respect to lake Maricaibo, I most likely will not be visiting. A storm here would be nice tho. Very very nice. 106, drought. <br /><br />Next summer I shall plant a garden! I really shall, and you can hold me to that, Hilary. I can taste the tomatoes, cukes and yellow string beans now. Luckily Mom was a great garden teacher. <br /><br />Yes, what to do about plastic? Do our own little parts I guess.<br /><br />WONDERFUL picture of Iceland. Maybe I'll get there one day!<br /><br />xoxoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35246014582786484032011-08-03T19:38:32.074+01:002011-08-03T19:38:32.074+01:00Hi Anne .. glad to hear you found the post insight...Hi Anne .. glad to hear you found the post insightful .. aren't we all ... and it isn't easy not to waste.<br /><br />It always surprises me how difficult it is to buy locally - I guess it's the Tesco effect ..?!<br /><br />Must dash .. need to get up to my mother .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-8701574505164281762011-08-03T19:18:06.581+01:002011-08-03T19:18:06.581+01:00Hi Hilary
Thank you for an insightful post into wh...Hi Hilary<br />Thank you for an insightful post into what we are doing to the poor planet. I'm doing my best not to be wasteful - but it isn't easy. It's almost impossible to buy local food round here - and I'm in the heart of farming country!MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22443551204429381822011-08-03T15:07:53.960+01:002011-08-03T15:07:53.960+01:00Hi Clarissa .. thanks for coming back to me so rel...Hi Clarissa .. thanks for coming back to me so relevantly and quickly! I just added my email .. and I need to do a few other things .. anon!<br /><br />Yes - I've sort of worked out .. people enjoy the read, and the 'tantalization' as to the next subject (me too!!) - so I've probably gained readers by not posting too often .. and replying to the comments.<br /><br />This particular post was long - but I couldn't easily shorten it (I did leave out a couple of things from the journey) .. and it was very informative for me too .. <br /><br />Delighted to read you enjoy your trips across here - many thanks .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9513268160924329732011-08-03T15:01:26.801+01:002011-08-03T15:01:26.801+01:00I just want to say, your profile is fine. I don...I just want to say, your profile is fine. I don't have to scroll down to find your link.<br /><br />Also, even though your posts are very long, you don't post everyday. That allows me to saver your very informative posts over a few days before commenting. I learn so much from your posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61391908053413780712011-08-03T14:10:55.546+01:002011-08-03T14:10:55.546+01:00Hi Ros .. long post I know - but just not worthwhi...Hi Ros .. long post I know - but just not worthwhile breaking into 2 parts .. but the documentary amazed me and I just thought I can get the 'essence' of it out to a few overseas .. then it's worthwhile doing.<br /><br />It is an amazing documentary .. <br /><br />Thank you re my Mama .. she's not brilliant at the moment .. but was comfortable when I left.<br /><br />It is hot - and where you are .. no doubt hotter - we have a coolish coastal breeze .. cheers for now - tomorrow is rain?! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22896261984068645372011-08-03T12:23:08.035+01:002011-08-03T12:23:08.035+01:00What a mammoth journey you've just taken us on...What a mammoth journey you've just taken us on! The only word I can think of to describe it all is awesome!<br /><br />p.s. Hope your mother is coping with this hot weather.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50745291996843674502011-08-03T07:18:08.945+01:002011-08-03T07:18:08.945+01:00@ Nutschell .. I thought you might be environmenta...@ Nutschell .. I thought you might be environmentally inclined and interested .. and I hope the film gets released to other networks sometime soon, so you in the States can get to see it.<br /><br />@ The Blonde Duck .. they were much like ours .. they had to do a lot of weight training .. but it was amusing as they somersaulted around too .. <br /><br />@ Karen .. good to see you and glad you enjoyed the tour .. some of those facts certainly got my head turning.<br /><br />@ Shannon .. thanks for following and delighted to hear you appreciated the post. <br /><br />As you say there's always more we can all do .. but it sounds like you're doing a fair amount already .. the garden sounds like a success. Bottling fruits and veg is definitely another way we could all store the excess .. apart from freezing. It's a fun thing to do too .. <br /><br />Thanks Nutschell, the Blonde Duck, Karen and Shannon .. good to see you - enjoy the middle of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58380913934873486942011-08-03T03:30:10.365+01:002011-08-03T03:30:10.365+01:00Wow! What a fascinating and heartfelt post! We d...Wow! What a fascinating and heartfelt post! We do our part in our home, but there is always more we can do. I started a vegetable garden three years ago and it has doubled in size since then. I compost for the garden. We recycle. I use re-usable grocery bags. We walk when we can, rather than drive. And I try to buy as much local organic produce as possible, and we try to jar/freeze items when they're in season. Like I said, though, I'm sure there is a lot more we could do. Baby steps.<br /><br /><a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Tina @ Life is Good</a><br />and I are joining forces in a followup A to Z challenge. We're going to visit and comment at each of the original A to Z participants, and we hope you'll join us!<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Shannon @ The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13493641184367014702011-08-03T01:14:07.994+01:002011-08-03T01:14:07.994+01:00Thank you for this thought provoking tour! It real...Thank you for this thought provoking tour! It really does make you think.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87110871127818541052011-08-02T23:40:45.546+01:002011-08-02T23:40:45.546+01:00I'd be curious to see their excercise routine!...I'd be curious to see their excercise routine!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37375236868835300532011-08-02T22:10:24.131+01:002011-08-02T22:10:24.131+01:00This is a great post, Hilary! I've always been...This is a great post, Hilary! I've always been an environmentalist so this really strikes a cord with me.Thanks for posting it. I'll watch out for this film.<br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7659090459777603922011-08-02T07:21:25.380+01:002011-08-02T07:21:25.380+01:00@ Sia .. thanks - that expression was one used by ...@ Sia .. thanks - that expression was one used by the commentary team, which I couldn't leave out ... I hope you get to see it - once the BBC release it .. life is definitely so fragile.<br /><br />@ Friko - it was a very good programme .. and as you say the BBC does that sort of thing so well .. I'd thought that as I was watching.<br /><br />I certainly hope those sort of programmes never stop being made .. there've been some extremely informative ones recently.<br /><br />It's the dumbing down I can't stand .. eg: when you get a hammer and bowl instead of a pestle and mortar. Any monopoly is bad news .. <br /><br />@ Munir - good to see you .. and yes recycling .. we recycled and kept everything when we were growing up - never knew when it might be useful.<br /><br />Everyone wants everything now .. not such a brilliant idea - and I do hope people learn not to waste and realise things don't grow on trees!!<br /><br />@ Arlee - it was fascinating and I hope it's released sometime soon.<br /><br />I just thoroughly enjoyed it as we were taken round the globe with insights into the earth below, and snippets of info on life on board.<br /><br />It's funny isn't it - how we don't bother checking out what's going on in our own locality .. I expect the space-related museum would be a very interesting tour .. a good topic for a post?<br /><br />A toy boy!! I'm sure you could still get a replica somewhere to add to the collection.<br /><br />Thanks Sia, Friko, Munir and Lee - delighted you enjoyed the info .. enjoy the rest of the week .. warm and muggy here - thankfully we're on the coast with a cooling gentle breeze .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1579701363249973062011-08-02T05:59:52.784+01:002011-08-02T05:59:52.784+01:00This sounds like a fascinating documentary. What ...This sounds like a fascinating documentary. What an amazing experience it would be to orbit the Earth. The first space shuttles were built just down the street from where I live. One of the large buildings has been converted into a movie studio, while other parts were either torn down or remain vacant. There is a space related museum beside the studio. I haven't visited there yet--I guess I probably should since I live so close. I still kind of regret not having bought one of the space shuttle replica models when NASA still had a little souvenir shop there.<br />As always you provided a post just brimming with info.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-343174387658041202011-08-02T01:36:57.834+01:002011-08-02T01:36:57.834+01:00Greeting!
I have been recycling all my life. In In...Greeting!<br />I have been recycling all my life. In India to save money. Here in the US to save the Earth. I think the younger generation might finally get that there is no two way. It is not a matter of choice any more. <br />Great Post as usaual. Cheers:)MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36004420097944582492011-08-01T22:37:33.506+01:002011-08-01T22:37:33.506+01:00I saw the programme; it was very good indeed. I le...I saw the programme; it was very good indeed. I learned a lot which I had not previously known. The BBC does such stuff awfully well.<br /><br />I hope politicians will keep their hands off and not let the Murdochs and Sky spoil it for us.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56520552452006476482011-08-01T19:12:26.201+01:002011-08-01T19:12:26.201+01:00This is one I'd like to see Hilary. I like you...This is one I'd like to see Hilary. I like your expression of the earths lungs being in the Amazon. So true and it's so fragile in the face of humankind's shortsightedness.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye's Thoughts...OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89865608668691222502011-08-01T15:53:48.745+01:002011-08-01T15:53:48.745+01:00@ Jamara .. that's so true too .. and just loo...@ Jamara .. that's so true too .. and just looking at the stars .. and the zillions that stretch out into that black universe .. we are microscopic grain of sands ... we really need to protect everything we can .. there is only one earth.<br /><br />Also that point about human beings taken our planet for granted .. We need to understand our planet is not there for us to abuse .. but is something we need to pay a lot more attention to .. and encourage others to do it too ..<br /><br />@ Madeleine .. that was the BBCs' writers .. I just followed it through .. and added in a little .. but certainly the documentary made me sit up and think .. <br /><br />Any abuse of our natural resources is dreadful .. and I'd love to learn more about the ways of the ancients .. we have great resources now to draw on .. thankfully ..<br /><br />Thanks Jamara and Madeleine .. good to see you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89351203342399333772011-08-01T14:12:02.731+01:002011-08-01T14:12:02.731+01:00Hi Hilary You raise some excellent points here and...Hi Hilary You raise some excellent points here and i love the way you shift persepctives to make us looks at things in different ways. I wish plastic wasn't so heinous because it seemed such a good invention at the time. I am fascinated by the old ways of life that involved using natural resources in conserving ways :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com