tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5866202311160125992..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Food for the table .. seeds from under stones!Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45296653927056867162009-05-03T20:44:00.000+01:002009-05-03T20:44:00.000+01:00Hi Liara .. it is a shock when we learn how we sta...Hi Liara .. it is a shock when we learn how we started out on life .. in this modern day - ie 2,000 years .. communication is amazing now - but I think we all love the personal letter, card - hand written with love and care .. the older (nor middle age!) person isn't ready yet to join technology totally .. people love stories .. my mother certainly does.<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9541955511727229852009-05-03T16:55:00.000+01:002009-05-03T16:55:00.000+01:00Its mind-blowing how the post used to travel with ...Its mind-blowing how the post used to travel with a rider on horseback or through other slower measn than modern times. We can learn a lot from technology and how it mediates communication. Perhaps its a wake-up call to revisit how people value each others. Many ways exist to communicate and share love.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59763275089647324762009-05-01T16:09:00.000+01:002009-05-01T16:09:00.000+01:00Hi Pete .. many thanks for visiting .. yes van Rie...Hi Pete .. many thanks for visiting .. yes van Riebeeck is definitely a successful person in South Africa. That's when colonisation started and when the Cape-Malay-Dutch influences started to merge and endure til today.<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes to my Ma .. I too wish her well!!<br /><br />All the best Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24003712397195558132009-05-01T15:58:00.000+01:002009-05-01T15:58:00.000+01:00Hello Hilary,
Interesting information on the Dutc...Hello Hilary,<br /><br />Interesting information on the Dutch trading post in South Africa! Van Rieebeck obviously was a successful name in Dutch history. <br /><br />This apparently was the beginning of the colonization of South Africa! Since you were there you bring a different viewpoint and historical knowledge!<br /><br />Thank you the the ensightful post! Give my best to your mom! We wish her well!<br /><br />Best Regards<br /><br />Pete Baca<br />The Car Enthusiast OnlinePeter Bacahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269735128875798498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73781990469295365772009-05-01T09:21:00.000+01:002009-05-01T09:21:00.000+01:00Hi Dan and Deanna .. many thanks for visiting and ...Hi Dan and Deanna .. many thanks for visiting and just so pleased you learnt a lot ..as you say .. I love history this way!!<br /><br />I will give my Ma a hug .. it's a struggle for her at the moment .. today is decision day -I hope .. not sure which way it will go ..<br /><br />She's so appreciative of you all .. as she knows that you are supporting me too - many thanks ..<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40487796940216098632009-05-01T09:15:00.000+01:002009-05-01T09:15:00.000+01:00Hilary, that was a wonderful post. We learned a lo...Hilary, that was a wonderful post. We learned a lot thank you. Hope that all is well. Give your mother a hug from us, her fans. <br />Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"Marketing Unscrambled, Home editionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716403114388277622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52915867968656494482009-05-01T07:47:00.000+01:002009-05-01T07:47:00.000+01:00Hi Shaw ..thanks for your comments .. and I'm glad...Hi Shaw ..thanks for your comments .. and I'm glad you like the history and exploration. I'm not sure re the food on the ships .. I'll have to find out! and let you know ..<br /><br />Good of you to visit ..<br /><br />Hlary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive LettersHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74591444378179418912009-05-01T07:05:00.000+01:002009-05-01T07:05:00.000+01:00Hi Hilary,
Good informative post. I like your hi...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Good informative post. I like your history on Europe, especially on exploration. Food for the table. How did they feed themselves when they were on voyage?<br /><br />Thank you for your post.<br />Shaw Funami<br />Fill the Missing LinkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934516844328460096noreply@blogger.com