tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8728732142627557479..comments2024-03-28T17:35:45.948+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Shingle, Prospect Cottage, Kettle’s Yard Museum … and Pebbles … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27976568428779759832020-05-29T10:54:49.872+01:002020-05-29T10:54:49.872+01:00Thanks Deniz - glad you knew about Jarman ... I mu...Thanks Deniz - glad you knew about Jarman ... I must get up to the cottage to take a look once we're free to travel once again. The way the sands of life are pushed around the ocean is just fascinating - and to know we, the earth, and its various continents are always on the move just bemuses me. While poetic phrases or descriptions I think abound in our literature and language.<br /><br />Good to see you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86393209967718425342020-05-29T08:15:07.654+01:002020-05-29T08:15:07.654+01:00Wow, I'd had no idea about Jarman's retrea...Wow, I'd had no idea about Jarman's retreat! I love the phrase "longshore drift", it's so poetic. Aeons of time passing, creating beauty...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29817407495894004902020-05-26T11:48:28.649+01:002020-05-26T11:48:28.649+01:00@ Susan - thank you ... a ramble of my mind as wel...@ Susan - thank you ... a ramble of my mind as well as to things of interest ... enjoy your look around - especially Kettle's Yard ...<br /><br />@ Sandra - the pebble art is amazing isn't it ... and all well here thank you.<br /><br />@ Ray - that's lovely that your wife's simple pleasures now give you lots of comfort ... losing loved ones is so difficult - take care and all the best now.<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting - stay safe - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26355663516955252772020-05-25T20:16:36.609+01:002020-05-25T20:16:36.609+01:00I have a box filled with pebbles which my beloved...I have a box filled with pebbles which my beloved wife Mrs. T.(Barb) love to fill each year when we vacationed on Vancouver Island. She passed away last October from the effects of Alzheimer's and I treasure that small box now filled with memories. Raytroutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85169120276898338312020-05-25T15:49:30.141+01:002020-05-25T15:49:30.141+01:00I need that 'selection of pebbles' for my ...I need that 'selection of pebbles' for my garden:)<br />YOU take special care.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32217185520162415912020-05-23T15:08:13.696+01:002020-05-23T15:08:13.696+01:00oooo this is so interesting and lovely Hilary than...oooo this is so interesting and lovely Hilary thank you for it. I'm always collecting stones and in fact am in throes of constructing an aloe garden with stones. I'm going to investigate your post further xxSusan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47049197183270479942020-05-23T06:54:33.253+01:002020-05-23T06:54:33.253+01:00@ Bazza - at least he's got recognition now .....@ Bazza - at least he's got recognition now ... and how many creative people obtain recognition after death ... <br /><br />@ Victoria - that's great the post took you off to your New Jersey shore and fascinating to read about Cape May diamonds and their origin - they sound quite delightful ... and must be beautiful to wear - lucky you!<br /><br />Thanks to you two ... take care and stay safe ... all the best HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83950887883746530922020-05-22T21:52:52.189+01:002020-05-22T21:52:52.189+01:00This is all so wonderful, Hilary! Gosh! I want to ...This is all so wonderful, Hilary! Gosh! I want to go to the Jersey shore right now. We have water-smooth pebbles at our Cape May beach on the point. Some of the pebbles tumble into clear diamond-like stones. They are called "Cape May Diamonds." We can purchase cut Cape May stones that shine like real diamonds. I have a pair of earrings made from Cape May diamonds. All best to you, my dear. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45890737838868040072020-05-22T16:19:14.354+01:002020-05-22T16:19:14.354+01:00Derek Jarman never really gained the recognition h...Derek Jarman never really gained the recognition he deserved!<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s abnormally antic Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39437585749046768022020-05-22T15:28:50.351+01:002020-05-22T15:28:50.351+01:00@ ACIL - many thanks and am so glad you obviously ...@ ACIL - many thanks and am so glad you obviously so enjoyed the links and tumbling journey. I actually don't know much about Derek Jarman - but must look into his life's work more ... while he sprung into my memory bank via Prospect Cottage and its situation on the shingle beach at Dungeness.<br /><br />@ Hilary - well that's a co-incidence ... I didn't think I'd commented on my own post! I'm always surprised and yet think that there are quite a few Hilarys around ... there were 3 in my class at school and we were a small class. I'm delighted to hear from you via Yam ... and I've emailed her ... hoping you'll email me directly, so at times we can stay in touch.<br /><br />Again I haven't been to Suffolk that often - though my grandmother came from there ... before settling in St Ives. I only know the Northumberland area from one visit with my father - but it was appallingly hot and we spent the time trying to keep inside ... 1976 it must have been. The beaches along your coasts are full of interesting pebbles - as you mention amber, jet, sea coal and fossils in pebbles ... I didn't know what sea coal was ... but just looked.<br /><br />Interesting that our grandmothers both lived in Cornwall - yours coming from there, mine, on marriage, going to live there - my mother used to live in Penzance, but the family were from St Ives.<br /><br />I was schooled in Oxford ... but never went to University - though my father, uncle and cousin went to Oxford. I'd love to visit Cambridge sometime and have a good look around - I'm sure I'll get there soonish ... <br /><br />As for Blake - I went up to the Tate's exhibition earlier this year - so there will be a post on that. I've lots to catch up on re posting.<br /><br />It's dry as a bone down here - lots of warm wind today ... but we need the rain. Some time - but not for a while apparently ... <br /><br />I'm honoured and staggered you're going to browse through my 'archive' ... and yes I'd love to find out more about your work ... thanks for being in touch - and hope we can email/phone at some stage. <br /><br />Thanks to the two of you for your comments - love to have them ... stay safe and all the best at this time - Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42922556438143410512020-05-22T13:53:16.566+01:002020-05-22T13:53:16.566+01:00Hi Hilary,
I saw your name on the comments of my s...Hi Hilary,<br />I saw your name on the comments of my school friends Yamini’s blog, I guess your name stood out as we have the same name and there are not that many of us about are there?<br />I was talking to Yamini yesterday and I happened to mention I had seen your comments and she said I must look at your blog as she felt it would be of interest to me.<br />I certainly picked the right day to look, lots of things I can relate too. First the pebbles on the beach, coming from Suffolk the beaches are covered with pebbles, but have recently moved to Northumberland and the beaches are wonderfully sandy, but dotted with sea coal, jet, amber and fossils in the pebbles. I heard about Derek Jarman’s cottage on an edition of the BBC’s ‘Countryfile’ earlier in the year and I am sure it was on a gardening programme too. <br />My grandmother came from Cornwall so we had lots of holidays down there and have memories of visiting Newlyn and St Ives. I use to work in Cambridge and as an Archivist was able to visit several of the city’s Archives and Museums including Kettle’s Yard. That is certainly a special place, I remember seeing Alfred Wallis’s art and loving it and hearing all about Jim and Helen Ede.<br />And finally, I studied Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience at Uni. <br />It is raining here today so am going to spend what will be an enjoyable few hours reading your past posts.<br />Hilary<br />Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511709699694077876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70567189945588781192020-05-21T22:20:57.008+01:002020-05-21T22:20:57.008+01:00This is such a gorgeous post. I loved Derek Jarman...This is such a gorgeous post. I loved Derek Jarman's movies. I know he was really far out there, but for me he was a very influential artist.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46991021984238215552020-05-21T08:27:12.936+01:002020-05-21T08:27:12.936+01:00@ Mason – and so many other interesting and import...@ Mason – and so many other interesting and important uses … <br /><br />@ Sandra – yes stones – geology really explains their origin; while the shingle garden is beautiful … <br /><br />@ Chrys – you’re right every pebble has its own story; oddly we have a by-law that prohibits us collecting stones and pebbles from beaches … strange but true!<br /><br />@ Diedre – delighted you enjoyed the different read; my visit to Cambridge won’t be til next year at the earliest … though I’d prefer it to be next week! I’ll report back … <br /><br />@ Anabel – it’s a funny old world – how things can become interesting – isn’t it … <br /><br />@ Jess – it was a wandering post linking various memories … especially the art – and then William Blake’s poem … <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne – now we don’t realise how pebbles are used … <br /><br />@ Donna – it was a wandering post … but am glad it seemed to flow smoothly … <br /><br />@ Denise – I understand your ‘not’ to pebble beaches – we here in Sussex have a bit of sand, and those areas or beaches are swamped by people … so we make do with shoes and shingle! Yes I was pleased Derek Jarman’s cottage had been saved for the nation … just before lock-down too … <br /><br />@ Annalisa – if you live in the sort of area you live in … I’d be happy wandering the fields, rather than going to the beach – being here: gives me this option. The movement and noise of the shingle is lovely to listen to … I haven’t been to Dungeness properly for years … but can imagine the cottage … <br /><br />@ Keith – like you it’s been beautiful to be able to get to the beach so easily … and I can see your part of the world when I look across Pevensey Bay … just enjoy …<br /><br />@ Sandra – oh we had wonderful shells as kids when we were in Cornwall … but here not many … <br /><br />@ Pradeep – thanks … there was a lot I wanted to include … and good to know you enjoyed geology as you grew up – that grounding is there isn’t it … <br /><br />@ Nas – it must be amazing to be able to collect coral, along with interesting pebbles, from beaches – I’ve never had that opportunity.<br /><br />Thanks to you all – take care and look after yourselves and families … HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36437407110598424212020-05-21T07:49:40.687+01:002020-05-21T07:49:40.687+01:00Hi Hilary!
I also like to collect pebbles and cor...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />I also like to collect pebbles and coral from the beach. Interesting information. Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25553396512633629602020-05-21T07:28:46.864+01:002020-05-21T07:28:46.864+01:00That's a very informative trail. Pebbles can l...That's a very informative trail. Pebbles can lead to a lot of exciting things! Geology is an interesting subject. I used to like it during my school days.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29872996252235189392020-05-20T20:21:30.404+01:002020-05-20T20:21:30.404+01:00We loved collecting sea shells when we walked alon...We loved collecting sea shells when we walked along the shore.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47386506650238330892020-05-20T15:17:29.221+01:002020-05-20T15:17:29.221+01:00I love pebbles. Most days I wander along the water...I love pebbles. Most days I wander along the waterline with them crunching under my feet. Dungeness is another great place to visit on a summer's day if only to spot birds! Right, I'm off to the beach.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10243328386834547832020-05-20T11:51:53.567+01:002020-05-20T11:51:53.567+01:00Hello Hilary!
I miss pebbles beneath my feet so mu...Hello Hilary!<br />I miss pebbles beneath my feet so much. Although we're allowed to travel a bit now, we've decided to remain home as much as possible, so I'm left imagining the sound of them. That cottage is cute.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14598548181698469912020-05-20T05:38:44.511+01:002020-05-20T05:38:44.511+01:00Hilary, you almost make me wish we had some pebble...Hilary, you almost make me wish we had some pebble beaches ... not. I love the soft sand. But isn't that cottage with the shingled garden an inspiration. I'm glad it will live on as a work of art.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80751235252950454452020-05-20T05:15:48.844+01:002020-05-20T05:15:48.844+01:00Beautiful pebbles. You have covered so much here, ...Beautiful pebbles. You have covered so much here, HIlary, and have done so very smoothly. I learn a great deal from your posts.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87377463153794704792020-05-20T00:12:21.994+01:002020-05-20T00:12:21.994+01:00Pebbles are here, there and everywhere but we give...Pebbles are here, there and everywhere but we give them little thought as we go through our day to day livesJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24993175393338812462020-05-19T22:37:30.275+01:002020-05-19T22:37:30.275+01:00Pebbles have more to them than most people realize...Pebbles have more to them than most people realize. :) Amazing to think about the journey of each one. Thanks for sharing this interesting post. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45942124785517035872020-05-19T21:49:04.314+01:002020-05-19T21:49:04.314+01:00Who knew pebbles could be so interesting?Who knew pebbles could be so interesting?Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2415012471663041052020-05-19T21:45:18.612+01:002020-05-19T21:45:18.612+01:00This was refreshing, Hilary! Your posts are always...This was refreshing, Hilary! Your posts are always a pleasurable experience. I can't wait to read about your visit to Kettle's Yard. I'm sure it can't happen soon enough ;-) diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12786004998317572362020-05-19T19:58:08.203+01:002020-05-19T19:58:08.203+01:00I would love to collect some pebbles from that pho...I would love to collect some pebbles from that photo. Every pebble contains a story of where it's been.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com