tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5728358997485374751..comments2024-03-18T08:28:21.036+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: The laughing policeman, the railways, welsh gold, treason .. more Royal Wedding Day Memories– two weeks later ... part 3/3Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91779573181437861382011-05-17T12:24:29.362+01:002011-05-17T12:24:29.362+01:00Hi Theresa .. blogger was a pain as you say - and ...Hi Theresa .. blogger was a pain as you say - and everyone's hard work moving around the blogs leaving comments and then they whoosh-bam disappear forever .. and they did say they'd restore comments .. looks less likely by the day - at least the blogs are back ..<br /><br />Well it certainly meant a lot to me - but I wasn't immersed, as some were - I love that sort of history, and pageantry .. so I'm quite glad the take-outs are getting posted here .. <br /><br />... we'd heard the Americans were besides themselves waiting for the event .. and we're much more animated about it .. as you say you have no equivalent.<br /><br />I wonder at the attention William and Kate will get when they visit Canada, and then the West Coast - in a couple of weeks time .. we shall see ...<br /><br />Cheers and enjoy the rest of the week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49937966369230537042011-05-17T11:22:22.678+01:002011-05-17T11:22:22.678+01:00Blogger being down was such a pain! All of the lo...Blogger being down was such a pain! All of the lovely comments people left still haven't returned. I wonder if they ever will.<br /><br />Being in America, it's interesting to see how much the royal wedding meant to Great Britain. And even more interesting to see how caught up Americans got. We have no equivalent.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40092550910003426532011-05-17T07:06:39.062+01:002011-05-17T07:06:39.062+01:00Hi Karen .. yes - I just 'withdrew' and di...Hi Karen .. yes - I just 'withdrew' and did a few other things .. hoping they'd resolve the issues - though I think I'll be following Talli's route of making sure I have everything backed up properly.<br /><br />Thanks so much .. just me wittering on! but I do like putting in different photos and as you say bringing the posts to life - it amuses me and certainly kept my mother entertained, and still does sometimes. <br /><br />Really appreciate your comment .. and love having blogging friends joining me in my quest on a different approach to history .. <br /><br />You too enjoy the week - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18809842733567949942011-05-17T07:02:40.092+01:002011-05-17T07:02:40.092+01:00Hi Golden Eagle - hope you resolve your hero's...Hi Golden Eagle - hope you resolve your hero's name .. and don't drug him! Delighted you had a brief interlude to enjoy my notes on the Wedding .. it was fun and I hope you got to watch.<br /><br />It was a little scary - but I hope they can keep us up and running safely in the future .. cheers and have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18580488372396553272011-05-17T00:50:51.106+01:002011-05-17T00:50:51.106+01:00Oh yes, what an adventure with Blogger last week! ...Oh yes, what an adventure with Blogger last week! Glad to be done with that. :) You know, you have a way of making things so interesting with your photos and commentary. I bet you would make a great history teacher - making things come alive for young students. Okay, older ones too, like me!<br />Have a good week,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39660221505133852712011-05-16T21:00:10.255+01:002011-05-16T21:00:10.255+01:00Hi Suzanne .. glad you enjoyed it .. lovely to see...Hi Suzanne .. glad you enjoyed it .. lovely to see you .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92135010847563903522011-05-16T20:59:29.301+01:002011-05-16T20:59:29.301+01:00I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the roya...I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the royal wedding. :)<br /><br />I hope there are no more problems with Blogger, too. The recent shutdown scared me . . .Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79819334216889367392011-05-16T20:59:28.113+01:002011-05-16T20:59:28.113+01:00Hi Deborah .. many thanks .. zest is what I need a...Hi Deborah .. many thanks .. zest is what I need and if they're proud of little me - that's great! Hopefully they're just having a good time and being themselves for the short time allowed ahead of them - fairly daunting decision she had to make - even for love ... ?1?1 .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55091712389730399272011-05-16T17:23:46.178+01:002011-05-16T17:23:46.178+01:00Wonderful post, as always!Wonderful post, as always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68867563305660344122011-05-16T17:07:14.511+01:002011-05-16T17:07:14.511+01:00You really added zest and life to an already spect...You really added zest and life to an already spectacular occasion. William and Kate would be proud!Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49715310772371604042011-05-16T14:59:32.135+01:002011-05-16T14:59:32.135+01:00Hi Stephen .. absolutely spot on - Yeoman of the W...Hi Stephen .. absolutely spot on - Yeoman of the Warders (to be correct!), popularly known as Beefeaters ... <br /><br />Thanks for the tip for another blog - I think that's right it will be another day .. <br /><br />I suspect the Royal THEY will tweet .. but I'd be interested to hear .. I haven't checked .. <br /><br />Good to see you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2876364259224894442011-05-16T14:45:44.722+01:002011-05-16T14:45:44.722+01:00Aren't those Yoemen on the bottles of Beefeate...Aren't those Yoemen on the bottles of Beefeater Gin? And I wonder how the came up with the name Beefeater for gin? Well, I guess that's a blog for another day. Does the Queen Tweet on Twitter? Maybe she does. I'll have to check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1833867521483232452011-05-16T13:48:07.358+01:002011-05-16T13:48:07.358+01:00Hi Susan .. good to know - it's always interes...Hi Susan .. good to know - it's always interesting to get other perspectives .. and my natterings along the way!<br /><br />You too have a peaceful blessed week .. thanks for coming by - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45890669101650196812011-05-16T13:07:46.415+01:002011-05-16T13:07:46.415+01:00Hi Clarissa .. no worries - just delighted to hear...Hi Clarissa .. no worries - just delighted to hear you're enjoying my royal running-commentary - it is a bit like that isn't it ..?! Thanks so much .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2374478971529004732011-05-16T13:05:32.087+01:002011-05-16T13:05:32.087+01:00Hi Hilary -
I've enjoyed these posts so much....Hi Hilary -<br /><br />I've enjoyed these posts so much. From a cultural standpoint, I like getting a British person's view of the event.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5717699258859736412011-05-16T12:37:01.019+01:002011-05-16T12:37:01.019+01:00I haven't commented much but I have loved read...I haven't commented much but I have loved reading your commentary on the Royal festivities. Lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30676453956308146592011-05-16T10:59:02.525+01:002011-05-16T10:59:02.525+01:00Hi Madeleine .. ah! someone who picked up the rail...Hi Madeleine .. ah! someone who picked up the railway bit! I think one of my mother's brother was a great railway fan as a kid .. but one was killed in the war and the other went off to Rhodesia. We just used them!<br /><br />I hope you can get things sorted going from the -er to the -o can't be too easy and I hope the blood tests give you some answers .. look after yourself - with thoughts HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9666650488166712812011-05-16T10:30:54.993+01:002011-05-16T10:30:54.993+01:00Very entertaining post. Hubby is a great railway b...Very entertaining post. Hubby is a great railway buff.<br /><br />In answer to your question as the email came no-reply blogger. I'm fine except the medication made me go from hyper to hypo and so I've been taken off it since Friday and am now experiencing some of the old symptoms. Awaiting blood test results... :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15563702112863185882011-05-16T07:31:33.132+01:002011-05-16T07:31:33.132+01:00Hi Talon .. you're so right - we need somethin...Hi Talon .. you're so right - we need something good - amazing how the negative always seem to swamp the good news. How wonderful - I bet your Mama enjoyed it and will continue to do so ..<br /><br />You heard a Chinese whisper .. I am on the 13th .. but in January! But always happy to have an extra one - like the Queen perhaps?!<br /><br />Everyday is beautiful .. especialy seeing your wonderful flora and fauna banners and photos .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58869529135700308562011-05-16T07:20:44.560+01:002011-05-16T07:20:44.560+01:00It's lovely to have happy and positive things ...It's lovely to have happy and positive things to reflect on even in the midst of turmoil. I bought a glossy magazine of the wedding day for my Mom. She's British by birth and she loves all things Royal. :)<br /><br />I hear it was your birthday, Hilary. Happy Birthday! I hope it was a beautiful day!TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79905255796608184042011-05-16T06:54:01.043+01:002011-05-16T06:54:01.043+01:00Hi Ros .. I agree if the Queen can have one - I...Hi Ros .. I agree if the Queen can have one - I'd like one too .. it's always the behind the scenes extras or the befores and afters .. added to by the ease with which these things can be 'put out there' .. mobile phones and internet etc .. <br /><br />Food coming up .. enjoy your week .. we could do with some rain down here .. getting desperate - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68992155864207766622011-05-16T06:50:42.390+01:002011-05-16T06:50:42.390+01:00Hi Frauke ... glad you enjoyed the side stories - ...Hi Frauke ... glad you enjoyed the side stories - what a pity you had to work .. the photos and films have been quite beautiful.<br /><br />Thanks it's been fun writing these extra posts - it was a smiling day wasn't it .. and your phrase 'the love story of the century' certainly seems to ring true.<br /><br />Enjoy the week ahead .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68272876472282948802011-05-15T21:23:17.312+01:002011-05-15T21:23:17.312+01:00If ipads are good enough for Her then they're ...If ipads are good enough for Her then they're good enough for me. I'm definitely going to get one now. I hadn't realised there was so much fun to be had from that wedding. Looking forward to the food.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82383215786470603052011-05-15T20:59:57.475+01:002011-05-15T20:59:57.475+01:00Thanks for re-telling the little side-stories of t...Thanks for re-telling the little side-stories of this fairy tale! Unfortunately I had to work on wedding day, but I did enjoy pictures and posts on the internet. Thanks for adding some more smiles for me to this "love story of the century"!quilthexlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572610798252479303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37459923870435613612011-05-15T20:49:57.780+01:002011-05-15T20:49:57.780+01:00Hi Roland .. did you enjoy the Wedding .. my take ...Hi Roland .. did you enjoy the Wedding .. my take on it .. is straggling on!<br /><br />Ah - misinterpretation may be Gypsy gotta hold of it .. and said hey I remember .. that was back in them cold days of January .. on St Hilary's Day .. yes tis true! However I have another friend whose birthday is the same day as Ann's - 13ths are good days!!<br /><br />So pleased you dropped in - my bug and my immediate reaction to unsubscribing left right and centre in early April has caused me to eliminate some friends .. and I haven't sorted my hamhandedness out yet .. so now I can subscribe again .. and come over and say 'hi' .. delighted to see you .. <br /><br />and exactly I think that applies to everyone .. - even Bloggers blog administrators apparently - so let's hope it's fixed for ...'life' .. cheers and have a good week ahead ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com