tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6557586078997184300..comments2024-03-28T20:17:55.283+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: O is for Onen Hag Oll and Oddities …Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14286922141984567962015-06-20T09:19:42.288+01:002015-06-20T09:19:42.288+01:00Hi Michelle - glad you still lurked - thanks! Tea...Hi Michelle - glad you still lurked - thanks! Tea .. the honey flavoured Rooibos sounds good .. I have some organic rooibos in the cupboard - reminds me of my SA days: but your honey flavoured rooibos tempts me. A good roast chicken is delicious isn't it .. or braaied ... I'm sure I too have come across Emmett as a name ... but now I will think of an ant! Cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72256906089148325022015-05-12T19:46:01.360+01:002015-05-12T19:46:01.360+01:00Still lurking.
I love my tea. Honey-flavoured Lipt...Still lurking.<br />I love my tea. Honey-flavoured Lipton Rooibos tea is my favourite!<br />We have Cornish hens in our supermarkets... quite tasty.<br />Emmett made me think of a man's name on a TV show... now I'm trying to think which programme.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75582439537542362102015-05-12T17:29:09.768+01:002015-05-12T17:29:09.768+01:00@ Sara - I hope you'll be able to visit one da...@ Sara - I hope you'll be able to visit one day and then enjoy a cream tea - preferably in Cornwall with Cornish Cream ... <br /><br />@ Milo - thanks for your comment - re St Piran in my next post ... <br /><br />@ J - yes the tea does look good. Interesting comment for the Cornish hen - but supermarkets do do that don't they .. price strangely if you're cooking for smaller quantities ... The Thanksgiving Cornish Hen makes sense - Turkeys are big birds with lots of delicious meat on them ... but one needs masses of people around to help finish it up .. <br /><br />Cheers to you three - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59674126169588538812015-04-24T16:01:36.763+01:002015-04-24T16:01:36.763+01:00The tea looks yummy.
I have had the Cornish Game H...The tea looks yummy.<br />I have had the Cornish Game Hens here. They're in most big supermarkets. It's like, "Don't want to get a whole chicken for $4? Get this smaller, slightly more difficult to cook bird for $12!" It's also the bird of choice for people who don't want to use a whole turkey on Thanksgiving. "Oh, it's just the two of us, so we got a Cornish Game Hen." J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63013747793460520312015-04-19T14:31:34.282+01:002015-04-19T14:31:34.282+01:00Wow -- I wonder what it took to convert a badger? ...Wow -- I wonder what it took to convert a badger? =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32921848059973678852015-04-18T12:46:36.445+01:002015-04-18T12:46:36.445+01:00The idea of cream tea boggles my mind. Would like ...The idea of cream tea boggles my mind. Would like to try it, all the same. :)Sara C. Sniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148040154590535970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35971439784889109782015-04-18T10:16:34.664+01:002015-04-18T10:16:34.664+01:00@ Lisa – I’d be an Emmet too .. what a coincidence...@ Lisa – I’d be an Emmet too .. what a coincidence you watching the best of Victor Borge – I must see if it comes up here .. but I only have basic tv. <br /> <br />Yes relics etc are lost .. but they may appear from the bowels of one of our museums … I certainly mixed and matched in this post … <br /><br />@ Michele – so pleased to see you and thank you. Just glad you enjoy visiting and see what comes up!<br /><br />@ Mark – thanks for the one I – appreciate that. Interesting to read that you were aware that you hadn’t had a Cornish hen living here ... but then found them in the States.<br /><br />@ Paula – I’m so glad I brought back some happy memories for you re the chicken dinners you and Richard cooked together – I’m sure the children would munch them up very happily … enjoy when you give them a go again .. <br /><br />@ Stephen – I remember the Dutch Oven cooking aspect – but the picture here was ‘more enticing’ in my book! At least I’ve answered the query for you … <br /><br />@ Jeffrey – I’m not sure I have had them either .. we have a Poussin … but it’s twice the size. Love the quote .. I guess she’s a comedian … <br /><br />@ Elizabeth – yes they’re not genetically modified thankfully … true cross breeds … <br /><br />@ David – yes I was pleased to find the Cornish motto … the stone ‘O’ is the Men an Tol in my previous N for Neolithic post – I guess … <br /><br />@ Joylene – I’ve seen him on tv occasionally .. but he was always on the radio at times. My aunt and uncle loved him too and quoted him all the time … good memories as you say.<br /><br />@ Gary – it’s good to see you – and no worries re the visiting … getting better is more important. I’d love to go to Cornwall too … and chicken for dinner? Might do that … <br /><br />@ Trisha – is it becoming a popular name – how funny … I’ll remember that … and yes I’m hungry right now – but must wait .. <br /><br />@ Julie – finding things out is my entertainment .. and thanks so much for the A+ for O for originality .. <br /><br />Cheers to you all – lovely to have all the interaction .. Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15025011459040509992015-04-18T10:16:00.469+01:002015-04-18T10:16:00.469+01:00@ Teresa – oh gosh these are the very best … a Cor...@ Teresa – oh gosh these are the very best … a Cornish tea with lashings of cream. Cornish hens are so American … <br /><br />@ Silvia – the Cornish hen story is interesting and I was amazed to be asked about it … the tea has been a success story – and the Rillaton cup is a fascinating story isn’t it .. there’s a similar one that was found in Kent – the other end of the south coast … <br /><br />@ Carole – that’s great you’re scheduling in a visit to Cornwall. Yes this was an O for Odd post!<br /><br />@ Deniz – Victor Borge was one of my aunt and uncle’s favourites too … and I’d no idea about his connection to the Cornish Hen. You are incredible – how big is your brain??!! Welsh and Cornish .. I can’t even manage French!!<br /><br />@ Jo – I know no more Cornish than so many other things … I guess someone from Cornwall called them that or identifying their origins. Yes – I stretched my O post … I expect the tea is in speciality shops, or airports, or diplomatic areas and is definitely in Japan in a big way … <br /><br />Victor Borge was so funny to listen to – so clever … <br /><br />The red of the sea were the mineral backwashings .. with some arsenic! Contaminated little river, that’s clear now.<br /><br />At least the Rillaton cup was saved.<br /><br />@ Alex – exactly … it looked pretty, didn’t tarnish and was the ideal container for cuff links!<br /><br />@ Sophie – I was beguiled by ‘Emmet’ and its pejorative description … and as you say … we get bemused if our<br />pheromone trail is broken .. Cornish Cream teas are just so delicious .. and it’s Saturday – time for one perhaps?<br /><br />@ Chrys – I did have some Tregothnan tea and it is rather delicious, quite expensive too for someone who doesn’t really like tea. Glad the Cornish hens tidbit made a good read.<br /><br />@ Ros – yes we had our own chickens … and I’m sure a roast chicken was very special. The Victor Borge connection was a good find … <br /><br />@ Margie – yes I was drinking tea too when your comment came through! Glad you enjoy visiting .. thanks and the Victor Borge aspect is a good find – he was so well known .. <br /><br />@ Susan – they’re a good meal aren’t they … and yes if I go abroad I’d be an Emmet … and living in a tourist area you’d understand ‘the nuisance’ tourists can be – yet valuable to the economy … <br /><br />@ Bob – how fascinating … the stories about Borge and his recordings must be such fun to hear. I agree – the comedians today don’t really stack up – well in my mind!<br /><br />@ Julie – ‘the Emmet’ word fascinated me too – I kept it ready for this year’s A-Z … I think tourists puttering around could definitely be like hens with their combs and wattles .. flapping around .. <br /><br />So funny to see your ‘help’ reply comment to your own … thanks – made me laugh … <br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70577215823942873582015-04-18T09:46:04.584+01:002015-04-18T09:46:04.584+01:00Interesting how Cornish Game Hens can either be ma...Interesting how Cornish Game Hens can either be male or female! You deserve an A+ for originality Hilary!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58533559972012791292015-04-18T05:06:49.997+01:002015-04-18T05:06:49.997+01:00That's interesting about Emmet, since Emmett i...That's interesting about Emmet, since Emmett is becoming more and more popular as a name nowadays. :)<br /><br />I want a roast chicken for lunch now!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62534885620617114662015-04-18T00:29:29.526+01:002015-04-18T00:29:29.526+01:00Hi Hilary,
O no, it's taken me ages to get ba...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />O no, it's taken me ages to get back to your blog. <br /><br />After reading your post, I have this urge to go to Cornwall. Nothing like a Cornish Hen that's Game for it. <br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16451996587272036252015-04-18T00:19:06.221+01:002015-04-18T00:19:06.221+01:00I remember watching Mr. Borge on TV when I was a k...I remember watching Mr. Borge on TV when I was a kid. My mother loved him, and would stop doing whatever chore she was doing to sit and listen. She would always smile. Nice memory. Thanks, Hilary. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82815121542109916032015-04-17T23:19:15.872+01:002015-04-17T23:19:15.872+01:00One and all. I like it. And that stone O is awesom...One and all. I like it. And that stone O is awesome. :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56210685561234495252015-04-17T23:13:48.864+01:002015-04-17T23:13:48.864+01:00though the cornish game hens have been bred as suc...though the cornish game hens have been bred as such, good that they are not genetically modified! *shiver*<br /><br />Elizabeth Mueller<br />AtoZ 2015<br /><a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Little Pony</a><br>Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23728245867084662362015-04-17T22:10:46.690+01:002015-04-17T22:10:46.690+01:00I don't know if I've ever had a Cornish ga...I don't know if I've ever had a Cornish game hen.<br />As Linda Richmond would say, "Cornish Game Hens. They are neither games, nor all hens. Discuss".Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-79588507397294245442015-04-17T21:41:46.029+01:002015-04-17T21:41:46.029+01:00Thanks Hilary for the scoop on Cornish Game Hens. ...Thanks Hilary for the scoop on Cornish Game Hens. Its a treat my wife has mastered using a Dutch Oven. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43079900566176085502015-04-17T20:43:37.049+01:002015-04-17T20:43:37.049+01:00Richard and I used to fix Cornish games hens often...Richard and I used to fix Cornish games hens often in years past. I should do that again. I think the kiddos would get a kick out of themPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11143213432859253402015-04-17T19:29:29.567+01:002015-04-17T19:29:29.567+01:00And again I learn something useful from your posts...And again I learn something useful from your posts, Hilary (with one "l" :)<br /><br />I never tried a Cornish hen until I came to the States and had always wondered why it wasn't something I'd heard of while living in Leeds :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39466076748486139642015-04-17T19:09:03.212+01:002015-04-17T19:09:03.212+01:00Your posts are so interesting Hilary! I love your ...Your posts are so interesting Hilary! I love your story about the word Emmet! Made me laugh. And the gold cup is stunning. You are just full of fascinating information! I enjoy your posts.<br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15712955985591171852015-04-17T18:44:42.785+01:002015-04-17T18:44:42.785+01:00I guess I'd be an "Emmet"! Just watc...I guess I'd be an "Emmet"! Just watched a film "The Best of Victor Borge". I hadn't seen anything of him since I was a kids, so was surprised when I remembered how he played (and never finished!) the piano along with his jokes! How sad the other things in the barrow are lost. The main thing I like about this particular post is the names of what you tell us about; Onen Hag Oll, Pepys, Tregothnan, Rillaton, Bodmin, Duchy. It's like reading Tolkien! Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38274186773305939632015-04-17T18:34:06.050+01:002015-04-17T18:34:06.050+01:00Geez I meant to write like ants, not hens. I think...Geez I meant to write like ants, not hens. I think the A-Z is getting to me LOL. <br />Happy weekend, Hilary!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30904045175416551402015-04-17T18:33:05.432+01:002015-04-17T18:33:05.432+01:00The Emmet nickname makes me laugh. Can't deny ...The Emmet nickname makes me laugh. Can't deny that groups of tourists often do look like hens puttering around. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51930503706593842002015-04-17T18:21:43.174+01:002015-04-17T18:21:43.174+01:00One of my wife's school friends worked for Vic...One of my wife's school friends worked for Victor Borge for many years. He was a favourite of mine - some of today's comedians could learn a lot from him.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64834565948853617462015-04-17T17:55:58.167+01:002015-04-17T17:55:58.167+01:00My family does love those Cornish hens. Guess I wo...My family does love those Cornish hens. Guess I would be an Emmet. I live near Hershey so we gets lots of tourists also in the warm months. Not always fun for those of us who live and work in this area.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56404619384146910172015-04-17T16:54:26.455+01:002015-04-17T16:54:26.455+01:00I always so enjoy my visits here as I always learn...I always so enjoy my visits here as I always learn something new.<br />Just putting the kettle on for a cuppa mow , care to join me, LOL ...I do love a good cup of tea.<br /><br />How very interesting that tidbit about Victor Borge.<br /><br />Have a nice weekend Hilary Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.com