tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post6998418349256504108..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Up Up and Away … Goodbye to Canada … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34076841341128770352019-01-09T08:34:45.661+00:002019-01-09T08:34:45.661+00:00Thanks Terra - it was very funny when I had the 2n...Thanks Terra - it was very funny when I had the 2nd conversation ... just made me laugh ... but the smell is yugh!! I'm glad I came back - it's good to be home ... all the best for the year ahead - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91365586698327633782019-01-06T16:55:04.511+00:002019-01-06T16:55:04.511+00:00That is a funny story about the cannabis and the g...That is a funny story about the cannabis and the guys and you in the store. It sounds like it was time to move back to England and good you have a flat to move in to.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17389245980131043322019-01-06T16:22:08.851+00:002019-01-06T16:22:08.851+00:00Thanks so much to you all for your thoughts here ....Thanks so much to you all for your thoughts here ... I'm finally getting my act into gear and returning to blogging and will now be around ... endeavouring to catch up ... <br /><br />I did return a year earlier than I anticipated - my sanity demanded it ... however the experience of seeing something of the west coast and meeting so many fascinating people was a real treat - which I thoroughly enjoyed.<br /><br />As so many of you have rightly said - I loved Canada ... and would have been so happy if things had worked out and thus to have had the opportunity to see more.<br /><br />History is interesting ... the puzzle pieces slot into place and I'm so glad I started blogging ... to let the past, with its human touches, take its proper place in my life ...<br /><br />Cheers to you all - and all the very best for 2019 ... take care - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10426882249453943592019-01-04T18:07:47.369+00:002019-01-04T18:07:47.369+00:00Welcome home and very best wishes for 2019!Welcome home and very best wishes for 2019!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58052838665192453872019-01-01T23:46:40.460+00:002019-01-01T23:46:40.460+00:00Oh Hilary, that's wonderful. I bet you are so ...Oh Hilary, that's wonderful. I bet you are so glad to be in England again.<br />Wishing you joy and good health in 2019.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14110810759782843892019-01-01T15:11:50.695+00:002019-01-01T15:11:50.695+00:00Happy New Year, Hilary!Happy New Year, Hilary!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64128622766627661502019-01-01T03:20:42.469+00:002019-01-01T03:20:42.469+00:00Wishing you well with the changes. I hope all goes...Wishing you well with the changes. I hope all goes smoothly with your flat and that your new year is amazing. Happy New Year!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67208078382749923482018-12-29T22:31:34.723+00:002018-12-29T22:31:34.723+00:00Just popping in here to wish you a very Happy New ...Just popping in here to wish you a very Happy New Year, Hilary. I hope you've settled back in Eastbourne now and are getting used to life in England again. Hoping to see you again here soon. All the very best for 2019, Val.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51575637948795807002018-12-29T17:04:36.292+00:002018-12-29T17:04:36.292+00:00I hope you are getting all settled in. I so enjoye...I hope you are getting all settled in. I so enjoyed your adventures in Canada and I can imagine you are happy to be home in England. Your last story made me smile. :) <br /><br />Hope you had a Merry Christmas. May 2019 bring happiness and good health to you and lots of fun time. :) <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19679286095806342482018-12-27T15:58:28.105+00:002018-12-27T15:58:28.105+00:00To me, it smells like burnt rope! I smelled it a l...To me, it smells like burnt rope! I smelled it a lot in New Orleans but not since I've been in Lake Charles. It's here but not where I frequent thankfully. <br /><br />I wish you an easy time of settling in and finding security and joy. Lovely New Year!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61748413841374588352018-12-26T18:16:51.480+00:002018-12-26T18:16:51.480+00:00Sounds like a wonderful trip, Hilary, and I do hop...Sounds like a wonderful trip, Hilary, and I do hope you are enjoying your holidays. Happy happy and merry merry! oxoPam Lazoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785752308984940005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89758422293006048512018-12-26T11:42:27.925+00:002018-12-26T11:42:27.925+00:00@ ACIL - I hope you've had a lovely time and a...@ ACIL - I hope you've had a lovely time and all the best for 2019 ... <br /><br />@ J Lenni - many thanks for your thoughts for a prosperous 2019; while caring for others is so essential for all our welfare in this day and age. I had a lovely time .. but the cannabis smell 'really is something' - pongy!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45226073960959782152018-12-26T11:18:27.346+00:002018-12-26T11:18:27.346+00:00@ Deniz - I know ... it was earlier than I expecte...@ Deniz - I know ... it was earlier than I expected - but I did so enjoy seeing that side of Canada, and learning the history. Yes having the flat near the centre is really helpful.<br /><br />@ Mark - sorry your comments went into moderation - which I eventually found - so thanks for your thoughts and well wishes - for some reason I didn't really feel jet-lagged ... but exhaustion from the shenanigans before I left were already in place. I feel much better now. Life starts again as the festive season winds down ... <br /><br />@ Pradeep - so good to see you ... and yes thank you I'm settling in ... slowly!! Thank you so much for your wishes and thoughts ...<br /><br />Cheers to you all - and I really will get back into blogging, but still need to sort things out here ... life is ticking along - and 2019 is nearly here ... thanks for all your wishes - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81785276269674028792018-12-26T00:38:06.293+00:002018-12-26T00:38:06.293+00:00Have a wonderful holiday season!
:snowflake:
Wish...Have a wonderful holiday season!<br />:snowflake: <br />Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming New Year. Thank you for your kindness and caring. <br /><br />Sounds like you had a good time. Yeah, that smell really is something.<br /><br />- JJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64362670727406135682018-12-25T20:28:42.729+00:002018-12-25T20:28:42.729+00:00Gorgeous. Merry Christmas! :-)
Greetings from Lon...Gorgeous. Merry Christmas! :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45823995982948317042018-12-24T13:42:17.946+00:002018-12-24T13:42:17.946+00:00Hello Hilary,
Came to your post a bit late.
Hope y...Hello Hilary,<br />Came to your post a bit late.<br />Hope you have settled in by now. <br />Looking forward to your posts in the New Year.<br />Wish you and everyone near and dear to you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! :-)<br />-- bpradeepnair.blogspot.comPradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-37248786534047276292018-12-21T10:12:28.939+00:002018-12-21T10:12:28.939+00:00Hi Hilary,
I thought I'd left a welcome home ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />I thought I'd left a welcome home comment already, but I think it bounced back, so wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope you're settling back into a nice, peaceful routine :)<br />Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84435695647619261252018-12-20T11:16:23.657+00:002018-12-20T11:16:23.657+00:00I think it's great you visited a lot of vineya...I think it's great you visited a lot of vineyards... one of my favorite things to do, and always a wonderful time had!<br /><br />Welcome home and I hope the jetlag wasn't too bad!!Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4064009556249814902018-12-19T18:54:10.635+00:002018-12-19T18:54:10.635+00:00I can't believe it's over already! I reall...I can't believe it's over already! I really enjoyed seeing the other side of Canada through your eyes. Wishing you safe travels and an easy transition back home -- glad the flat is near to the town! Merry Christmas!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25298892618240201852018-12-19T17:47:24.818+00:002018-12-19T17:47:24.818+00:00Hi all - thanks for the new comments ... I'll ...Hi all - thanks for the new comments ... I'll start getting around to everyone - still need to sort things out - albeit not much ... but as we do: re-arrange stuff etc and get to the point where it's fine as it is. <br /><br />So flat is nearish town and I walk in and out and then up two flights of stairs - about 50 steps all told - so am getting some exercise. The bus does go nearby ... but stops early evening - but tis fine ... <br /><br />I'll be popping in to see you all soon ... and replying to these comments - cheers for tonight - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44262932138458040292018-12-19T14:59:38.379+00:002018-12-19T14:59:38.379+00:00Welcome home Hilary! Happy Christmas and have a gr...Welcome home Hilary! Happy Christmas and have a great New year :-) XXDeborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14227784440247185002018-12-17T23:42:15.633+00:002018-12-17T23:42:15.633+00:00Hi Hilary,
I do apologise for my lack of interact...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />I do apologise for my lack of interaction on your wondrous blog. As you will understand, I've been going through a very emotional and reflective time.<br /><br />And thus, dear friend, your Canadian adventure, has concluded, for now. You will reminisce, think about the experience of living on Vancouver Island. Once Canada and its gentle people get into your heart, you realise just what a quietly proud nation it be. <br /><br />I know you will treasure your memories as you look out your window in Eastbourne and suddenly having this incredible urge to say, "eh", eh!<br /><br />All the very best and thank you for this. Chat soon, my thoughtful friend.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Gary X klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30692679078484413022018-12-14T11:33:38.093+00:002018-12-14T11:33:38.093+00:00Hello Hilary: It occurred to me this morning that ...Hello Hilary: It occurred to me this morning that I hadn’t heard from you for a while and I checked your blog to see if all was well, and I find that you have left us and returned to Blighty. Thanks for such illuminating commentaries during your sojourn here. I will look forward to hearing from you again when you resume in the new year. All the best for the holidays. May 2019 be fabulous for you.<br />David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-504744410136277612018-12-13T02:52:27.550+00:002018-12-13T02:52:27.550+00:00Big changes for sure. It must be like being in a b...Big changes for sure. It must be like being in a brand new country, not one you know.<br /><br />Medical cannabis is available here in Calif. Getting a Dr. prescription is not at all difficult--which is a weak link in control--but I am glad. My migraines are disabling, one big reason I retired from teaching.<br /><br />Keep the info rolling in.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41869274417605261002018-12-12T17:29:45.311+00:002018-12-12T17:29:45.311+00:00You were in Canada a long time! It sounds like you...You were in Canada a long time! It sounds like you saw and did a lot of things. It must have been a great experience! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.com