tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8537894132014303720..comments2024-03-28T11:58:31.717+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Tower, Trains, Tube, Tate and Turners … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9866646268367605632016-11-01T06:43:24.783+00:002016-11-01T06:43:24.783+00:00@ Juliet - sorry I've never been back to reply...@ Juliet - sorry I've never been back to reply ... that Poppy Exhibition at the Tower was an empathetic reminder about WW1 and the losses incurred - War is dreadful.<br /><br />Thanks re the Turner and Eliasson palette - I loved finding these things out ... <br /><br />@ Silvia - I think this must also refer to a foodie post I put up ... so I'm glad it was lunch time for you ... <br /><br />The Poppies at The Tower were an extraordinary creation ... <br /><br />Thanks so much - sorry I haven't replied before ... I came by because in 2014 the temperature was very warm, and today (and yesterday) in 2016 ... it is the same - unusual weather ... not the sort of weather we had when I was growing up ... Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40111399221321417952014-11-07T20:33:13.299+00:002014-11-07T20:33:13.299+00:00Love the pics of poppies everywhere - simply gorge...Love the pics of poppies everywhere - simply gorgeous -- an excellent way to commemorate. And, Hilary, I am so glad it's just about lunch time here, so I can fix myself something to eat. The display of food here left me ... famished. I couldn't stop staring. :) I love salmon with spinach, and oh my, just look at that delicious cheese. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48220312827757126442014-11-07T07:14:39.248+00:002014-11-07T07:14:39.248+00:00What an adventure you had. The sea of poppies is s...What an adventure you had. The sea of poppies is spectacular, and I love those paintings by Olafur Eliasson - Turner is a favourite too, so it's fascinating to see how the artist has extracted Turner's colour palette. Thank you Hilary, I'd have loved to be there.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43155543685400809132014-11-06T08:00:14.073+00:002014-11-06T08:00:14.073+00:00Hi Diana - this turned into a sort of Hilary trave...Hi Diana - this turned into a sort of Hilary travel ramble ... I couldn't think of any other way to describe the day ... but am very glad you enjoyed my interpretation of all things ... <br /><br />I really appreciate your words - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19857374418510830992014-11-05T16:06:47.673+00:002014-11-05T16:06:47.673+00:00I read expecting to enjoy a mélange of impressions...I read expecting to enjoy a mélange of impressions and some fascinating facts, but while they were there, they were not my first impression. Almost poetic, almost dream-like, seeing the modern tower through the eyes of the past, touching the conflicts and turbulence and then somehow stepping away and back into the present. A tour de force. thank you.<br /><br />DianaDiana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13951146532881990662014-11-05T08:04:24.244+00:002014-11-05T08:04:24.244+00:00Hi Betsy - the poppy display is pretty extraordina...Hi Betsy - the poppy display is pretty extraordinary ... <br /><br />... and the next post on tips for freezing: all delicious tasting ideas ... I don't do pizza very often - but recently I've been craving one!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33141155300347391992014-11-05T02:12:19.950+00:002014-11-05T02:12:19.950+00:00Those poppies are just amazing.. ..I love the col...Those poppies are just amazing.. ..I love the color and then the sheer number of them is breath-taking!<br /><br />You've listed all my favorite foods here...salmon, pizza, cheese in any form...oh my!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45371546929679577142014-11-04T16:14:31.130+00:002014-11-04T16:14:31.130+00:00@ Linda - we were lucky with the weather .. it tur...@ Linda - we were lucky with the weather .. it turned on 1st November .. How sad yours was chilly and wet - so the kids missed out ... oh gosh - better to miss the outdoor party though, even though you weren't meant to ... <br /><br />@ Julie - yes I'm going to write a proper poppy post at the weekend - explaining a bit more about the ceramic poppy display at the Tower.<br /><br />Nope - the weather has changed ... still not too awful - but much colder and very wet .. <br /><br />Cheers to you both - Hilary Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32165871653032449422014-11-04T03:02:04.289+00:002014-11-04T03:02:04.289+00:00Hilary, Glad you fought the crowds, and saw so man...Hilary, Glad you fought the crowds, and saw so many wonderful sights! It's great that the profits for the lovely poppies will be donated! Hope your delightful weather continues! <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60623904684015888682014-11-03T16:43:53.748+00:002014-11-03T16:43:53.748+00:00Hilary, what an exciting Halloween week you had, a...Hilary, what an exciting Halloween week you had, and nice weather to boot. It was chilly here, and a cold rain rolled in around 8 p.m. sending the kids home and likely dampening the Halloween party (pun intended). I missed the party for other reasons, but just as well as 2/3 of it would have been wet - it was an outdoor party. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349143005152545854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66148582189996657092014-11-03T07:25:24.783+00:002014-11-03T07:25:24.783+00:00@ Suzanne – thanks for letting me know re Jo’s com...@ Suzanne – thanks for letting me know re Jo’s comment – I’m sure she’s been back to read.<br /><br />@ Nila – I agree the Tower of London is an amazing place … an incredible edifice that’s stood the test of time … I don’t think I’ll go on Halloween again. Thank you for coming by .. <br /><br />@ Sarah – the poppies are amazing and I’m sorry you can’t just pop over from down under to see the poppies. Delighted you enjoyed the post … I see you sent your mother over to read it!<br /><br />@ Nancy – many thanks … the poppies as the art work are quite extraordinary … usually our weather is much worse than this … I gather Colorado has a mind of its own re weather!<br /><br />@ Inger – yes .. and she was so pleased and had flowers on Friday. Lenny asked me if I’d mind if he wrote to Linda, when I mentioned I was visiting her and explained that she couldn’t easily leave her room and had been there for years: so that was how that comes about .. and I send cards to Lenny on her behalf.<br /><br />London has certainly changed since you and I lived in London town a few decades ago … yes all the veterans come out over these times – Remembrance/Armistice Day is so important to all of us.<br /><br />No – you’re not dull intellectually at all .. I’m just finding my feet is this direction and so stretch myself (and any who reads – if they wish) to appreciate, or learn something different. You’re right about Eliasson – he’s an Icelandic man and does a lot of work in Scandinavia. I’m glad you went back to read about his glass books – they amaze me … and his understanding and stretching for his art – so interesting. Thanks so much for the comment and thoughts.<br /><br />@ Talon – the poppies have really gathered everyone’s imagination – and breath-taking is a good word. November is here .. but your Japanese Maple must be glorious .. they do give off a fantastic colour don’t they .. our trees aren’t yet bare – but with the winds .. the leaves are a-falling.<br /><br />@ Brian – thank you – I’m glad I managed to stay upright this year! Isn’t the poppy moat extraordinary … and I’m sorry you can’t get to see the actual display … the net will have more, but it’s not the same, I know<br /><br />@ Karen – the exhibition is incredible .. and yes … everywhere a sea of red glorious poppies …<br /><br />@ Rhonda – that’s lovely to see you both over here – I guess Sarah sent you! It probably applies to New York .. but London is always buzzing too – and the words hit the paper and thus post. Your Halloween photos from NZ were brilliant – such fun … <br /><br />@ Betty – the poppies have taken us by storm … <br /><br />@ Gina – thanks so much .. lovely to see you … <br /><br />Cheers everyone – have a happy week ahead … Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77269678628970905282014-11-03T04:17:02.116+00:002014-11-03T04:17:02.116+00:00I really enjoyed this post, the descriptions, and ...I really enjoyed this post, the descriptions, and the photos. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-292699735824826632014-11-03T01:58:48.176+00:002014-11-03T01:58:48.176+00:00Those poppies are amazing!!Those poppies are amazing!!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10372073090467691832014-11-03T01:53:02.015+00:002014-11-03T01:53:02.015+00:00Hi Hilary, Happy Halloween. What a fun post and fu...Hi Hilary, Happy Halloween. What a fun post and fun photos. I never heard of London is being the city that never sleeps before. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12301651675713923772014-11-03T00:40:20.740+00:002014-11-03T00:40:20.740+00:00And everywhere you look there are the glorious red...And everywhere you look there are the glorious red poppies!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80966118203660283732014-11-02T21:38:12.855+00:002014-11-02T21:38:12.855+00:00well i am glad you avoided smashing your face agai...well i am glad you avoided smashing your face again...the poppy moat is rather amazing..something i would love to take in...the art though is all the more...would be a cool exhibit to see...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45807184254246222562014-11-02T18:25:05.617+00:002014-11-02T18:25:05.617+00:00All those poppies - that's breathtaking! Wow, ...All those poppies - that's breathtaking! Wow, Hilary! And I'm glad you had some warmth on your trip. Here we had snow showers for the trick or treaters. Cold and windy today, but finally some sunshine after all the rain. Outside my office window, the Japanese Maple is glowing red...like the poppies. Always the last to shed leaves, it turns scarlet than drops all the leaves at once. All the other trees are bare now. Truly November!TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39603003117522679792014-11-02T17:49:11.918+00:002014-11-02T17:49:11.918+00:00I just read the post you wrote about his glass boo...I just read the post you wrote about his glass books. Wow, I have to learn more about this man. That's extraordinary!Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84109770145447972542014-11-02T17:44:47.676+00:002014-11-02T17:44:47.676+00:00I am so happy that Linda got a card from Lenny. Ar...I am so happy that Linda got a card from Lenny. Are you behind them getting to know each other? Reading this, I once again miss old London town. There were no tall buildings when I lived there. Progress, I guess. <br /><br />Veterans here give out paper poppies on Nov.11. It touches my heart, usually they are very old guys, standing outside the stores handing out these flowers. <br /><br />You make me feel somewhat dull, intellectually. But you also inspire me to want to do more after I read your posts. Now I will look up this Eliasson, he looks very interesting and sort of from the North somewhere. <br /><br />Thanks for keeping my brain afloat and also for being so supportive in my time of need. <br />Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-33233785438276225522014-11-02T16:51:09.205+00:002014-11-02T16:51:09.205+00:00Hi Hilary
Fun post. Loved the poppies even if they...Hi Hilary<br />Fun post. Loved the poppies even if they aren't real. We had 71 F, on Halloween. But in past years a blizzard. You never know in Colorado. <br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7936826151880315712014-11-02T15:18:00.649+00:002014-11-02T15:18:00.649+00:00I'll never forget my one trip to the Tower and...I'll never forget my one trip to the Tower and the torture section -- grisly, quite grisly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11852865055178814862014-11-02T08:50:29.860+00:002014-11-02T08:50:29.860+00:00I would love to see those poppies. Beautifully wri...I would love to see those poppies. Beautifully written post, the descriptive words are awesome :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66663667621623893852014-11-02T08:28:57.200+00:002014-11-02T08:28:57.200+00:00Hi Hilary,
The tower is one of my favourite Londo...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />The tower is one of my favourite London attractions, never visited on Halloween though. Love the quirky cupcake!<br /><br />Have a great Sunday.<br /><br />Nila<br /><br />Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62487582487937421352014-11-02T08:03:55.280+00:002014-11-02T08:03:55.280+00:00Hi Hilary, re Jo's comment about what happens ...Hi Hilary, re Jo's comment about what happens to the poppies. They have been sold to anyone that ordered one. All profits are going to several armed forces charities xSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86049831710278483832014-11-02T07:38:03.124+00:002014-11-02T07:38:03.124+00:00@ Sandie - I have to say it wasn't too bad .. ...@ Sandie - I have to say it wasn't too bad .. but I'm glad I was only there for the look! The sea of red is exceptional .. <br /><br />@ TWG - nor do I like creepy and ghoulish ... and the installation of the poppies is a great recognition for the fallen .. <br /><br />@ Susanne - the displays are extraordinary and I'm glad I've been. It seems they were overwhelmed with visitors!!<br /><br />@ Sherry - there are more poppies still being planted ... I had a quiet Halloween and the day was definitely warm .. <br /><br />@ Lee - I knew I was letting myself in for an interesting visit with the crowds ... but I really wanted to go. The Turner exhibition was fully packed too .. but the Eliasson art works I could have sat quietly and contemplated ... but I needed to get back south ... another day for the contemplation .. <br /><br />@ Christine - yes it was an awesome sight seeing the Tower surrounded by its moat of red poppies ... Glad you've got your poppy at the ready .. mine is getting off one jacket and onto another with the weather changes.<br /><br />@ Trisha .. I don't like cupcakes much .. but a spiderly one amuses.<br /><br />The Tower is creepy .. and I'm glad you enjoyed your tour of it .. torture chambers in any era don't bear thinking about.<br /><br />Today is the 2nd and the wind has got up, the red sky in the morning (warning sign) has now faded ... and it is cooler ... Autumn has arrived. Cheers Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com