tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8900031655114788373..comments2024-03-29T15:22:02.787+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Jubilee Concert in the MallHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15655856201807024042012-06-11T07:16:49.013+01:002012-06-11T07:16:49.013+01:00Hi Talon .. so glad you've got a recording of ...Hi Talon .. so glad you've got a recording of the concert - and it is lovely when they appear natural together .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55688996498113634402012-06-11T03:34:51.715+01:002012-06-11T03:34:51.715+01:00I taped a broadcast of the concert and it was grea...I taped a broadcast of the concert and it was great. I especially loved when Prince Charles referred to the Her Majesty as "Mummy" :)TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4252878109703098092012-06-10T13:40:05.210+01:002012-06-10T13:40:05.210+01:00@ Donna - so would I have loved to be at the Jubil...@ Donna - so would I have loved to be at the Jubilee - but tv is an amazing invention - we can join in too.<br /><br />There's a lot of Youtube videos out there .. but at some stage I'll try and draw some info together, as well as the CD when I hear about it ... so pleased you enjoyed it.<br /><br />@ Nick - you've been away on a wonderful trip - but it's great that you've picked up a little ..<br /><br />... there's been a great deal of charity this past week - I must add that in to the mix too .. thanks for pointing it out ..<br /><br />@ Julie - so pleased you enjoyed your backstage pass - gosh I wish I'd have had one! <br /><br />Yes Prince Charles cheering his father was lovely .. and the cheers rang out ... <br /><br />So great to see you - thanks for commenting - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46286968278580631912012-06-10T09:11:45.932+01:002012-06-10T09:11:45.932+01:00Hilary, Thanks for bringing us a backstage pass to...Hilary, Thanks for bringing us a backstage pass to the Jubilee! It was certainly a momentous occasion, and it was nice that Prince Charles also asked everyone to cheer for his father. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61532255554519691622012-06-10T08:37:34.851+01:002012-06-10T08:37:34.851+01:00We caught a few of the highlights - Robbie William...We caught a few of the highlights - Robbie Williams and Elton John - but too much going on to watch very much. The stage certainly looked impressive and must have been even more so in person. I hadn't fully realised about all the charity elements involved, so thanks for filling us in on those.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6404111193947292442012-06-10T07:59:59.075+01:002012-06-10T07:59:59.075+01:00Wow Hilary; I would have loved to be there to see ...Wow Hilary; I would have loved to be there to see this jubilee. What an awesome tribute; and you wrote this so well. I'll have to look through U-tube to find any of the concerts.<br /><br />If you know if there is a CD release would you please let me know? This just sounds beautiful and inspirational.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82633048388323603462012-06-10T07:43:37.232+01:002012-06-10T07:43:37.232+01:00@ Connie - glad you've been keeping up via you...@ Connie - glad you've been keeping up via your relatives and I'm sure they enjoyed sharing in our very British celebrations and am pleased this adds a little to their report backs.<br /><br />@ Lee - you're so right .. so memorable - and we do have so much going on - it's lovely to be a part of it.<br /><br />Thanks Connie and Lee - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1912825474755583012012-06-10T06:03:47.154+01:002012-06-10T06:03:47.154+01:00Such a memorable event. I'm sure this is an e...Such a memorable event. I'm sure this is an exciting year in Britain with this and the Olympics. I watched some of the proceedings on TV and it certainly was elegant.<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-11657153904696467532012-06-09T22:06:20.288+01:002012-06-09T22:06:20.288+01:00@ Ella .. glad you're enjoying my posts - and ...@ Ella .. glad you're enjoying my posts - and that you loved this little land of ours. I hope you get back here one day .. <br /><br />We've had an amazing time - just great to see what the Brits can do .. incredible events we've managed to put on .. and yes - I'll drink to you and to our Queen .. thanks!<br /><br />@ Friko - I agree to some extent - but I look on the bright side .. and probably I am kind - but it's the way I look on life!<br /><br />@ Diane .. I've got to get to your posts - as I gather you were fairly busy .. <br /><br />@ Joylene - it was a lovely concert and the Queen did look happy .. and they've had an excellent marriage - seems to have really been a fairytale one - and the Prince is out of hospital ..<br /><br />@ Paula - I always enjoy the Celebrations and Pageantry - so like you I am proud to be British on days like we had (terrible English!) .. <br /><br />.. and you've highlighted how even with the crowds everything was peaceful and happy and safe .. while we were all enjoying ourselves ..<br /><br />So pleased you all enjoyed the post - and in general the Jubilee celebrations .. it's been a happy time for so many of us ..<br /><br />Cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75669870573678693592012-06-09T22:03:50.338+01:002012-06-09T22:03:50.338+01:00What a fabulous celebration that was! We have rela...What a fabulous celebration that was! We have relatives that were there for some of it. How lovely of you to share about it and your great pictures!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20593354741981893242012-06-09T20:19:30.870+01:002012-06-09T20:19:30.870+01:00I never thought would sit through two programmes a...I never thought would sit through two programmes about the royals, but I did and enjoyed them. I thought they were wonderful and it made me proud to be British. We are so lucky to live in this country and to have quite a peaceful life and to enjoy the safety of being in large crowds. It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80334118084408937742012-06-09T18:09:27.201+01:002012-06-09T18:09:27.201+01:00We watched the entire celebrations on television. ...We watched the entire celebrations on television. Each time Queen Elizabeth smiled at the camera, everyone in our front room smiled. And when they showed the two photos with them in similar poses, one when they got engaged and one just recently, it brought tears to my eyes. It couldn't have been easy for them. I hope Prince Philips feels better soon.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19335054760261484262012-06-09T17:37:08.890+01:002012-06-09T17:37:08.890+01:00Thanks for bringing me up to date on the jubilee. ...Thanks for bringing me up to date on the jubilee. We managed to watch a little bit, but there was just too much going on at this end to sit and watch the TV!! Have a great weekend,DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34811282986489786922012-06-09T17:22:11.353+01:002012-06-09T17:22:11.353+01:00The concert setting was brilliant, pity so many of...The concert setting was brilliant, pity so many of the performers were rubbish.<br /><br />You are very kind about the whole thing.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10280760391010025332012-06-09T14:18:32.183+01:002012-06-09T14:18:32.183+01:00Hello Hilary!
Thank you for sharing more insight o...Hello Hilary!<br />Thank you for sharing more insight on this extravaganza! I loved England when I went, yrs and yrs ago!<br /><br />How wonderful to see all the magic and the realm of history that is England!<br /><br />Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of more! I wish I could return to England again, someday...<br /><br />Thank you! :D<br /><br />Cheers to you and the Queen of course @>------Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5544651958985432472012-06-09T13:27:58.635+01:002012-06-09T13:27:58.635+01:00Hi Judy - glad you enjoyed it - so much going on ....Hi Judy - glad you enjoyed it - so much going on .. and like me - I'm a Royalist through and through and certainly for the history/heraldry of our British life - it's just wonderful to have these weekends.<br /><br />I just had to go and look at the newspaper for the diamond jewels!! - quite magnificent aren't they?<br /><br />Honestly there's so much going on - it's been so difficult to keep up ..??!!<br /><br />It's just been a wonderful time for us all .. hope all's well your end of the world - as time passes and peace settles in ... and the wedding such fun to see the photos ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83633039994276520872012-06-09T11:03:32.388+01:002012-06-09T11:03:32.388+01:00Hilary this gives such a great feeling of the Jubi...Hilary this gives such a great feeling of the Jubilee. The whole weekend was so marvellous - a real feast for Royalists like me! Such a worry about Prince Phillip though, do hope he's better soon. And didn't the Queen look simple stunning in her outfit on the day of the St Paul's Church Service? And did you see the size of those diamonds on her lapel - I was SO proud that they were both from that magnificent South African gemstone, the great Cullinan Diamond.<br /><br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy, South Africa</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74664177203300981972012-06-09T07:22:49.983+01:002012-06-09T07:22:49.983+01:00@ Susan - your last one was on the picnic and page...@ Susan - your last one was on the picnic and pageant day .. I thought you'd enjoy reading about Gurrumul .. but the fireworks were short and very good - very effective <br /><br />@ Sia - it's been a fabulous time - can't believe a week has gone by .. <br />as you say the front of Buckingham Palace had wonderful light drops - especially "My House" one ..<br /><br />I heard the boom from here - not even sure if we had one locally .. but lots of people took part.<br /><br />It was a great concert .. and so pleased you enjoyed the post.<br /><br />Thanks re my Ma - I'm sure she'll enjoy hearing about it .. when we can discuss it together .. <br /><br />@ Michelle - it was a great time - and you've said something I've been feeling .. I think we Brits haven't fully appreciated the enormity of the whole event - we've just been so amazed at all the photos or tv etc and partying ..<br /><br />Cheers Susan, Sia and Michelle - lovely to see you .. thanks for your thoughts re my Ma .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1298010160965326932012-06-09T05:57:50.088+01:002012-06-09T05:57:50.088+01:00Wow. What a party. I don't think I can compreh...Wow. What a party. I don't think I can comprehend it fully without actually being there. Amazing.:)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59339150115740785732012-06-09T03:33:49.994+01:002012-06-09T03:33:49.994+01:00How absolutely fabulous, Hilary! Thank you for sha...How absolutely fabulous, Hilary! Thank you for sharing so much with us Yanks!lololo~ I love how the Palace was lit up with the flag look. Beacons (4,250? WOW!) would have been cool to see as well.<br /><br />So much music and joy to be had by the people.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about it all!<br /><br />Have a great weekend and my regards to your mother. Bet she enjoyed some of the televised programmes on it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77153041943899462542012-06-09T00:48:05.368+01:002012-06-09T00:48:05.368+01:00I thought surely I had commented on this, but see ...I thought surely I had commented on this, but see nothing! Goodness knows what I wrote, but I will say now that those fireworks look divine!Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6917559064142946642012-06-08T18:41:08.916+01:002012-06-08T18:41:08.916+01:00Hi Nutschell .. delighted you enjoyed the retellin...Hi Nutschell .. delighted you enjoyed the retelling in the post - it's been an amazing time - something we'll never see again .. I'm just delighted I was alive!<br /><br />Cheers to you .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66123828539001892552012-06-08T17:52:36.827+01:002012-06-08T17:52:36.827+01:00what a historic occasion! I wish I could've be...what a historic occasion! I wish I could've been there to see it all for myself, but you did a great job of recounting the events, I feel like I was there:)<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31794656341268420332012-06-08T15:47:54.430+01:002012-06-08T15:47:54.430+01:00@ A Lady's Life - it's been an amazing wee...@ A Lady's Life - it's been an amazing weekend and am glad you were able to see some of the events. I too hope she reigns long and glorious - delighted you enjoyed the post ..<br /><br />@ Juliet - sorry about the Reader situation .. or Blogger or Google .. I just don't fully understand it - when some of my comments go awol!<br /><br />Glad you're back and that you enjoyed the extra tidbits of info here - it was an amazing concert ..<br /><br />@ Bish - yes I enjoyed the evening in watching .. I was quite mesmerised - something for me - I'm usually itching to get up and move around!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-58795928210951478812012-06-08T14:15:00.623+01:002012-06-08T14:15:00.623+01:00What a show, so many people! I think I'd have ...What a show, so many people! I think I'd have stayed home and watching it all on TV from the comfort of my sofa.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com