tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6725861685354896050..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: My introduction to Africa - my review of "Dancing in the Shadows of Love"Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68021651315962901392011-10-26T09:19:44.344+01:002011-10-26T09:19:44.344+01:00Hi Blonde Duck - I hope you and hubby can get ther...Hi Blonde Duck - I hope you and hubby can get there one day .. it's a lovely place to visit and learn about .. dream! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39616515542168286632011-10-25T16:24:19.681+01:002011-10-25T16:24:19.681+01:00I've always wanted to go there!I've always wanted to go there!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50217404461938299822011-10-25T06:17:41.497+01:002011-10-25T06:17:41.497+01:00Hi Jannie .. so pleased to see you - and hope that...Hi Jannie .. so pleased to see you - and hope that the laying down of your songs are well on their way to being recorded. I certainly look around now - that's for sure.<br /><br />Isn't that art work wonderful - and the book is so thoughtful too .. <br /><br />The kraal is more a holding pen/livestock enclosure ..<br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes for us all .. and a happy day today too .. cheers for now xoxoxo HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29403153002893979412011-10-25T00:40:17.777+01:002011-10-25T00:40:17.777+01:00'I was easily overawed." I lOVE people l...'I was easily overawed." I lOVE people like that -- they see the wonder and interesting in novel things, and remain like that for life. And you HAVE, Hilary -- ever curious and interested in life around you.<br /><br />It is a lovely book cover yes, I really like it!<br /><br />And seemed to stir many memories of Africa for you -- bravo!<br /><br />The kraal looks like an animal trap?<br /><br />Happy 91st to Mama. <br /><br />happy day to you!!<br /><br />xoxoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4524481146014430292011-10-24T17:30:34.941+01:002011-10-24T17:30:34.941+01:00@ Jarmara .. many thanks and glad you liked my tho...@ Jarmara .. many thanks and glad you liked my thoughts and memories of SA.<br /><br />@ Helen - wonderful to have met you - and I'll be over to join in with you .. thanks so much.<br /><br />@ Talli - I think it must be magic of the typing fingers .. but delighted you enjoyed the story.<br /><br />@ Michelle .. Judy's book is extremely interesting and well worth a read ..<br /><br />Thanks Jarmara, Helen - lovely to have you with us, Talli and Michelle .. appreciate your thoughts .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35990060346580332912011-10-24T15:55:48.068+01:002011-10-24T15:55:48.068+01:00Talli's right - it does sound fascinating. I w...Talli's right - it does sound fascinating. I will surely put it on my TBR list. Thank you for the suggestion.<br /><br />Enjoy your week, Hilary!MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88188822036910279562011-10-24T14:28:00.406+01:002011-10-24T14:28:00.406+01:00Congrats to the winners! And I'm with Old Kitt...Congrats to the winners! And I'm with Old Kitty - this sounds like fascinating material for a memoir, Hilary. Get busy writing! :)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24292553073787568272011-10-24T13:36:23.599+01:002011-10-24T13:36:23.599+01:00I am so happy to have found your blog. I just want...I am so happy to have found your blog. I just wanted to say hi and tell you I am your new follower and now I must get back to reading your blog<br />Helen Tilstonxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3179851365954514542011-10-24T11:34:40.777+01:002011-10-24T11:34:40.777+01:00Happy Birthday to your Mum and thank you for shari...Happy Birthday to your Mum and thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories of Southern Africa with us.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37797068416410931282011-10-24T09:52:59.100+01:002011-10-24T09:52:59.100+01:00@ Gary - no worries for being late! I really appr...@ Gary - no worries for being late! I really appreciate your thoughts re the memoirs .. I seem to be able to write my posts as though this is my normal life - not at all .. I'm like everyone else. But I certainly am grateful for your comment.<br /><br />Enjoy the links Judy has put up re her book - they add to life in Africa .. <br /><br />My mother is enjoying having her cards read to her .. and seeing her flowers and now bulbs bursting forth. She's always loved gardening.<br /><br />@ Susan - many thanks for the link over .. it's one of the blogs I can't comment on - embedded comment box, while the drop down menu doesn't have the space for Name and URL .. I've emailed you instead!<br /><br />I looked at the Thanksgiving post .. but haven't checked out her others .. I'll be back to do so.<br /><br />Thanks Gary and Susan .. lovely to see you here and have your thoughts - have a good week .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48085121607789218552011-10-24T09:10:57.994+01:002011-10-24T09:10:57.994+01:00@ Manzanita - crumbs! Manzanita - I'm really h...@ Manzanita - crumbs! Manzanita - I'm really honoured .. I am sure Judy's book will inspire you and is the sort of book you would relish reading - I hope you get it.<br /><br />I've never been to North Africa - but there's so much happening there now - it would be fantastic if you could do some posts on your time there in the 1950s. Also the French rule and language will have give you a different take on things. Interesting to hear more .. I'm slightly glad to read you felt like me!<br /><br />@ A Lady's Life - I agree with your sentiments here - living in another country and travelling does allow us to see the world differently. History and geography too add to those aspects.<br /><br />The Middle East and North Africa will be different places soon - it will be interesting to see what happens.<br /><br />Thanks Manzanita and A Lady's Life - lovely to have your informative comments - appreciate them - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16981409113832967372011-10-24T02:10:12.957+01:002011-10-24T02:10:12.957+01:00Me again: you may have already seen this, but in ...Me again: you may have already seen this, but in case not, if you go to http://rainingacorns.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa, you'll find all her South Africa posts. It was fascinating to learn from about this country from her perspective.Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42916907097873972822011-10-24T00:34:33.338+01:002011-10-24T00:34:33.338+01:00Hi Hilary,
Apologies for arriving so late and subj...Hi Hilary,<br />Apologies for arriving so late and subjected you to my 'eagerly anticipated' comment, I state, ever so modestly.<br />Due to the fact all your previous commentors have pretty well covered all the bases, there is no much more I can add, but only to echo. Indeed, this wealth of information clearly demonstrates what a fascinating life you have led. It must have been, very much, a culture shock living in Southern Africa. Me thinks a book of memoirs is definitely in the cards.<br />Will endeavour to peruse your various links. A belated happy birthday to your beloved mother.<br />In kindness and appreciation, your way, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14914761131258804492011-10-23T19:29:37.932+01:002011-10-23T19:29:37.932+01:00Africa is such an interesting place and there is s...Africa is such an interesting place and there is so much to learn from it.<br />I feel very sorry for the people there who experience tragedy from horrible invaders who kill and maim.<br />I agree Travelling opens your eyes especially when you come home and have to live with people who do not understand and are naive to the world.<br />Sometimes saying no benefits society seeing what goes on in other countries.<br />I am glad the Middle East is opening up so people do not have to be afraid anymore.It causes dictators to worry and so maybe they will appreciate their own people more to stay in power.lolA Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37888101218091960742011-10-23T16:46:33.752+01:002011-10-23T16:46:33.752+01:00Dear Hilary, I'm late in reading this. Sometim...Dear Hilary, I'm late in reading this. Sometimes I stop too long to smell the roses. Bless your Mother on her 91st birthday. <br />When I get behind on my posts and blog reading, yours is the blog I rush to read first. I'm sure I will find this book an interesting read. I lived in North Africa during the early 50's and that was under French rule. A distant geography from where you were but I was so young and my eyes were opened in wonderment ...... same as yours. <br /><a href="http://beajayblock.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck</a>Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56858148215356346132011-10-23T09:41:22.750+01:002011-10-23T09:41:22.750+01:00@ Marinela - many thanks .. a book on the real Afr...@ Marinela - many thanks .. a book on the real Africa .. and yes my Mama is still enjoying her cards and flowers.<br /><br />@ Will - thanks for coming over .. Judy's book is very interesting.<br /><br />Embedded comment boxes cause me challenges since Blogger changed their template coding in April, and there's no email for you .. so I went to Stephen as your review was about his book.<br /><br />@ Friko - it is a very interesting read and I'm sure you'd enjoy her book.<br /><br />Yes thank goodness apartheid is over - now to get out of the controlling leaders and spread the wealth, create jobs ... which true leaders would be doing.<br /><br />Thanks Marinela, Will and Friko - good to see you all .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19167208469874300642011-10-22T23:23:22.026+01:002011-10-22T23:23:22.026+01:00Sounds like an interesting read.
Thank God the da...Sounds like an interesting read.<br /><br />Thank God the days of Apartheid are over.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81392664020562412442011-10-22T20:02:08.718+01:002011-10-22T20:02:08.718+01:00I don't know much about South Africa, but it s...I don't know much about South Africa, but it seems like this book would be a good introduction.<br />Sorry that you couldn't post a comment on my Blog; I hope everything's OK. Steven was able to, though.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28306102025909232011-10-22T19:57:57.332+01:002011-10-22T19:57:57.332+01:00Congrats to the winners! Beautiful post and such a...Congrats to the winners! Beautiful post and such a lovely images..<br /><br />Happy Birthday to your mum :)<br /><br />Hugs<br />MarinelaMarinelahttp://marinelareka.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41970488868430936932011-10-22T18:15:42.541+01:002011-10-22T18:15:42.541+01:00Hi Karen .. you're really kind of you! I real...Hi Karen .. you're really kind of you! I really appreciate your comment.<br /><br />I know - lucky Theresa, KarenG, Rubye and Patricia .. I hope they enjoy the book and manage to appreciate all the links etc.<br /><br />If you do click across - enjoy Judy's very informative posts re the book .. <br /><br />Mum and I looked at the flowers, read some of the cards (again) .. and she seemed happy .. Many thanks for your thoughts - enjoy the weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73372772669420711322011-10-22T15:48:25.248+01:002011-10-22T15:48:25.248+01:00Your posts are always informative and loaded with ...Your posts are always informative and loaded with personality. It's good to get to know you a little better. :) <br /><br />Congratulations to the winners of Judy's book! Thanks too, for the links. Hope you have a great weekend!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br /><br />P.S. Happy Birthday to your Mother!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17945898960494924672011-10-22T10:33:20.274+01:002011-10-22T10:33:20.274+01:00Hy Glynis .. many many thanks .. your granddaughte...Hy Glynis .. many many thanks .. your granddaughter is special and it is wonderful to see some pictures of her. No doubt there'll be plenty more .. and she will have some memories to look back on in due time: your blog, your books et al ... <br /><br />My mother has had lots of wishes which have been wonderful to receive, read and look at - I'm so grateful to everyone.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend at home .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18374157618957646912011-10-22T10:03:05.745+01:002011-10-22T10:03:05.745+01:00Catching up on your wonderful posts, Hilary.
What...Catching up on your wonderful posts, Hilary.<br /><br />What a wonderful review! Your memories are fascinating too. I am never bored by your writing.<br /><br />Happy Belated Birthday wishes to your Mother. xGlynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83998138631251779142011-10-22T09:12:22.166+01:002011-10-22T09:12:22.166+01:00Hi Julie .. delighted to hear you have great frien...Hi Julie .. delighted to hear you have great friends from SA and can find out some more about the country. I hope it can settle down.<br /><br />I too hope Judy's book does really well - it opens so many doors to different aspects of life ..<br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes for my Mama .. fortunately I've been able to help her a lot - which gives us both great pleasure.<br /><br />Have a good weekend and I really appreciate your comment .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67135764521253815222011-10-22T09:02:41.996+01:002011-10-22T09:02:41.996+01:00I have a very dear friend from Cape Town who moved...I have a very dear friend from Cape Town who moved to Chicago about 12 years ago. They still go back to visit family, but are happy to live in a safer environment. Thanks for the excellent review Hilary, and best of luck with your book about a beautiful country Judy! P.S. Wish your mother a very Happy Birthday for me Hilary! I'm sure she is very proud of her wonderful daughter!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com