tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7151545662525679173..comments2024-03-28T11:58:31.717+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Olympic Victory Bouquets ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68741684787709805142012-08-13T18:50:25.038+01:002012-08-13T18:50:25.038+01:00Hi Susanne .. many thanks for coming by .. does en...Hi Susanne .. many thanks for coming by .. does enhance the process if we can think about the stunning flowers and herbs included in each bouquet.<br /><br />So pleased you enjoyed the post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66974713457854278682012-08-11T13:13:18.477+01:002012-08-11T13:13:18.477+01:00Hi, Hilary! What an interesting post. I've e...Hi, Hilary! What an interesting post. I've enjoyed seeing the medal winners receive the bouquets, but had no idea on the meaning of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10917618528788558422012-08-08T07:47:04.154+01:002012-08-08T07:47:04.154+01:00@ Laura - it's those little extra touches and ...@ Laura - it's those little extra touches and the co-ordinating of everything ... just so well done and the results are beautiful.<br /><br />@ Patsy - so fascinating to know you based your recent wedding bouquet on a tussie-mussie ... they're fun and yet practical because they're compact. Well done on each plant having that special meaning ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for the Sunshine Award - really appreciate the thought.<br /><br />@ Clarissa - she died very young - in her 50s and very suddenly .. the bouquets must be gorgeous to have .. do I have to win a medal to get one?!<br /><br />Thanks Laura, Patsy and Clarissa - it's damp here .. hope you're having a good week though ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22428184925956777182012-08-07T21:26:18.272+01:002012-08-07T21:26:18.272+01:00It's sad that the designer didn't live lon...It's sad that the designer didn't live long enough to see the people enjoy the bouquets. I think they're beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88158624708158680452012-08-07T19:55:19.598+01:002012-08-07T19:55:19.598+01:00Those Olympic bouquets do indeed look lovely!
I ...Those Olympic bouquets do indeed look lovely! <br /><br />I based my own wedding bouquet on a tussie-mussie and every plant included was there for a special reason.<br /><br />btw, I've awarded your lovely blog the sunshine award. More details over at mine.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71312284655653819662012-08-07T17:03:37.716+01:002012-08-07T17:03:37.716+01:00I never really gave the flowers much thought befor...I never really gave the flowers much thought before. There's certainly a huge task to putting it all together on time!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75398630928927756402012-08-07T16:42:44.430+01:002012-08-07T16:42:44.430+01:00@ A Lady's Life - well I hope the athletes app...@ A Lady's Life - well I hope the athletes appreciate them .. they'd look wonderful dried and pressed I guess. London is enjoying itself by the sound of it ... <br /><br />@ Juliet - yes I didn't mention the texture .. the woolly leaves of the apple mint - giving it its other name of woolly mint. Delighted you enjoyed my digging!<br /><br />@ Morning AJ - glad I've enlightened you and me - I didn't know the details .. but I'm pleased I found out, and as you say the herbs and grasses.<br /><br />@ Teresa - they are delightful aren't they and I was glad I was able to find the photos ...<br /><br />@ Deniz - pleasure! - one satisfied commenter - so pleased to know! I just thought the snippet about the 'nosegay' was worth adding in. Like you I'd love one or two bouquets delivered every day!<br /><br />@ Friko - yes the bouquets are always given - not sure at which Games the idea started .. this is the link for Vancouver Winter 2010 <br />http://www.canadianfloristmag.com/content/view/2886/57/ - now I know more about them I think they're delightful.<br /><br />So happy you're all enjoying this post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41275080799046265342012-08-07T16:35:23.626+01:002012-08-07T16:35:23.626+01:00So many details most of us never think about when ...So many details most of us never think about when we watch such events. I'm sure it provides boosts to certain segments of the economy. Hope it's enough to make up for all the costs to other segments. What a massive undertaking the Olympics are!<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49946103113178713522012-08-07T15:54:04.644+01:002012-08-07T15:54:04.644+01:00I have not seen these bouquets at other Olympics. ...I have not seen these bouquets at other Olympics. Are they a special invention for the London Olympics?<br /><br />I must say, I was surprised at first, but I now think they are rather sweet.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65420905359677938012012-08-07T15:35:20.799+01:002012-08-07T15:35:20.799+01:00Oh, Hilary, *thank you*!!! I've been wondering...Oh, Hilary, *thank you*!!! I've been wondering about these bouquets and, far from Googling a random answer, I loved reading your informative post, especially the historical bits. I feel like I can smell them right now...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38165793227655482192012-08-07T15:28:31.113+01:002012-08-07T15:28:31.113+01:00flowers make everything more exciting.
So many f...flowers make everything more exciting. <br /><br />So many flowers- how wonderful.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85773404458651020002012-08-07T13:30:55.669+01:002012-08-07T13:30:55.669+01:00I sort of assumed that the bouquets would mean som...I sort of assumed that the bouquets would mean something but I had no idea about the herbs. <br />Thanks.MorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92070033168341208222012-08-07T10:20:27.223+01:002012-08-07T10:20:27.223+01:00How marvellous to have this information about the ...How marvellous to have this information about the Olympic nosegays. I think the design is fantastic - attending to fragrance, texture and colour. Thank you Hilary for unearthing another item of great interest.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38662870632690826682012-08-07T07:41:38.668+01:002012-08-07T07:41:38.668+01:00So much meaning here and the flowers are so beauti...So much meaning here and the flowers are so beautiful . What memories for the people who receive them.:)<br />We are watching London. Boy what a fabulous year she is having. :)A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58718625394737733182012-08-07T07:32:08.034+01:002012-08-07T07:32:08.034+01:00@ Karen - I've loved the bouquets and wanted t...@ Karen - I've loved the bouquets and wanted to find out more - just very glad I could find out the details.<br /><br />@ Diane - I've been wanting to write about the bouquets and they're even more beautiful now I know how and why they're like they are.<br /><br />@ Jo - glad you enjoyed the info .. and as to 'Gay' - so many words/names have changed meaning over time haven't they.<br /><br />@ Old Kitty - these posies look so gorgeous and so simple, yet full of symbolism - and as you say elegance after their races. They are beauties aren't they ... <br /><br />@ Chuck - the volunteers and helpers are getting them made up apparently - like you I wonder how long they will last ... but it's an extra snippet to the Olympics life.<br /><br />@ Susan - no worries always good to see friends when they come back - I've been a bit distracted recently .. glad you enjoyed the post though.<br /><br />@ Slamdunk - it's so easy to focus on the action isn't it and not look around at the whole .. I hope you enjoy those little extras now ... <br /><br />@ Theresa - I'd love one too .. they are so gorgeous looking .. <br /><br />Thanks to you all for being here - have good weeks - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16204032591859197972012-08-07T04:16:13.164+01:002012-08-07T04:16:13.164+01:00I want a victory bouquet. Such beautiful flowers....I want a victory bouquet. Such beautiful flowers.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47211628460330868262012-08-07T03:47:05.250+01:002012-08-07T03:47:05.250+01:00Very interesting Hilary. I focus on the athletes a...Very interesting Hilary. I focus on the athletes and the drama and often miss the simple beauty--thanks for making me take notice.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67020856487911037392012-08-07T03:38:41.300+01:002012-08-07T03:38:41.300+01:00Sorry I've been such a poor correspondent as o...Sorry I've been such a poor correspondent as of late. I haven't been following the Olympics, but I do love your portraits of Olympic floweres!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674930917585246294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35152554917581708812012-08-07T01:51:10.166+01:002012-08-07T01:51:10.166+01:00Hilary, interesting as always. After reading this ...Hilary, interesting as always. After reading this and thinking about it, the amount of time assembling these awards for the short life they live must be a devotion. Thanks for once again rounding out my knowledge of part of the Olympic award ceremony.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13822323949151715222012-08-06T22:40:59.805+01:002012-08-06T22:40:59.805+01:00I find it so sweet when all athletes (male and fem...I find it so sweet when all athletes (male and female) are given these very vibrant and very sweet bouquet of flowers during the medal ceremony! I think it just adds a touch of elegance after such competitiveness!!<br /><br />Thank you for enlightening me on how these delicate beauties come to be! <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25581300231977387732012-08-06T22:31:26.739+01:002012-08-06T22:31:26.739+01:00I have a friend who's name is Gay and she gets...I have a friend who's name is Gay and she gets really mad about the current usage of the name.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11607138479277077542012-08-06T22:27:33.914+01:002012-08-06T22:27:33.914+01:00I have been thinking what attractive bouquets they...I have been thinking what attractive bouquets they were, but didn't go beyond that. How lovely and thank you so much for the explanation and history.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10035806504604000532012-08-06T21:01:05.975+01:002012-08-06T21:01:05.975+01:00Hilary thanks for all this information, I have sai...Hilary thanks for all this information, I have said to Nigel a couple of times, 'What is the story behind the bouquets', he did not know. Now we are both much wiser. I never thought to Goggle them!<br />Have a great week, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55975251210484635432012-08-06T20:26:08.123+01:002012-08-06T20:26:08.123+01:00Wow! That is a lot of flowers...I hadn't even...Wow! That is a lot of flowers...I hadn't even thought about all the flowers involved in the Olympics. I'm for sure going to look tonight when we watch. :)<br /><br />Super post, Hilary!Sharon K. 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