tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post3005328643926069639..comments2024-03-28T17:46:36.997-07:00Comments on Kitchen Connection: A CHERISED ISLAND MEMORY RETOLD MANY TIMES...BOTHVERBALLY AND BY THE WRITTEN WORD.....Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-91244514449835404152018-01-16T11:22:18.605-08:002018-01-16T11:22:18.605-08:00I too find humidity so draining but fortunately he...I too find humidity so draining but fortunately here in the UK it seldom happens ...<br />Thank goodness you are having cooler temperatures now,<br />Take care<br /><br />My good wishes<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-25424505062949448372018-01-15T02:58:32.042-08:002018-01-15T02:58:32.042-08:00Hey Lynn....I kept the shirt for years after that ...Hey Lynn....I kept the shirt for years after that particular time in my life. I should go in search to see if I still have it somewhere, but I think it may longer be in my possession. Last night I was thinking about it...and wondering the same thing...if I still had it somewhere.<br /><br />His giving me his shirt was a great sign...it proved we'd finally melted his reserve, and he allowed his good humour; his long-hidden sense of the ridiculous to shine through! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-85716871390248130322018-01-15T02:45:09.229-08:002018-01-15T02:45:09.229-08:00That's so funny that he gave you his shirt. D...That's so funny that he gave you his shirt. Do you still have it? Fun times, sounds like.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-10954766578972896262018-01-14T17:11:16.899-08:002018-01-14T17:11:16.899-08:00Thanks for your reply.
Certainly if ever we go tha...Thanks for your reply.<br />Certainly if ever we go that far up north again will think of your story :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-51027903402174234232018-01-14T16:41:45.530-08:002018-01-14T16:41:45.530-08:00Oh, I most certainly appreciated my time on Hinchi...Oh, I most certainly appreciated my time on Hinchinbrook Island, Jan. It was a unique, wonderful experience...and opportunity I grabbed with both hands and feet. I loved my time on the island.<br /><br />We've had horrendous humidity here, Jan, over the past few weeks...it and the heat have been very draining...but...late yesterday afternoon, as promised by the weather folk, strong, cooling breezes arrived driving away the debilitating humidity. I found it to be very draining. But today...and for the rest of this week from all predictions, the temps will be slightly lower...and no humidity!! Whooohoooo! :)<br /><br />Yes....I had notice that January is travelling at a rapid rate of knots!! Time is determined to stay on the downhill slope. I'm sure it would go slower if it went uphill!!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by...best wishes back at you. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-1771743420947791022018-01-14T16:35:47.691-08:002018-01-14T16:35:47.691-08:00Here is a bit of history that answers part of your...Here is a bit of history that answers part of your assumption, Graham....<br /><br />"In 1770, British Captain James Cook and his crew on HMS Endeavour of the Royal Navy sailed past at some distance east of Hinchinbrook Island.<br /><br />Hinchinbrook Island was named on the 19th May, 1819 by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King RN. <br /><br />It is named after Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon, England, as John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich was First Lord of the Admiralty, and the naming of Hinchinbrook Island, Brampton Island and Montague Island in the South Sandwich Islands are evidence of Cook's thanks to the 4th Earl. King was a naval officer, hydrographer and company manager who explored the northeastern coast of Australia on the HM Colonial Cutter Mermaid."<br /><br />Further information on the incredible Captain James Cook....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cook<br /><br />I have no idea who named "Macushla", but I would imagine it was named quite a while after Cook sailed by in 1770. I doubt that he and his crew would've seen that area of the island from where they were...out to see. Who named Missionary Bay is also a mystery to me. Both Missionary Bay and Macushla would've been out of sight of those aboard "The Endeavour", I believe...from the lay of the land/ocean.<br /><br />Thank you for your generous comment...it makes me happy to learn you enjoy my stories. And thanks for coming by...take good care. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-76983496436920993542018-01-14T11:25:55.002-08:002018-01-14T11:25:55.002-08:00Such precious memories, which we don't always ...Such precious memories, which we don't always appreciate until our later years ...<br />The photo's here are just lovely to see.<br /><br />Can you believe it's mid January already, so far the month has been kind although a little cool in my part of the UK.<br />Sending my good wishes.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11605062385305465342018-01-14T07:12:18.780-08:002018-01-14T07:12:18.780-08:00I do love your stories. In fact I've just comm...I do love your stories. In fact I've just commented on someone else's blog that the lives of 'ordinary' people (ie not politicians and the like) are so very often really interesting. Especially if, like you, they are natural story tellers.<br /><br />By the way I assume that the original discoverer of Hinchinbrook Island was Irish. Macushla is term of endearment made famous by the Irish tenor John McCormack. I'm sure that I still have the old 78RPM record of it.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-13451813390237589662018-01-13T16:53:11.408-08:002018-01-13T16:53:11.408-08:00Life is a wonder, Annie. I've enjoyed some wo...Life is a wonder, Annie. I've enjoyed some wonderful times in some wonderful places..but equally, have had the bad as well as the good. That's life!<br /><br />Glad you're back up and...I was going to say "running again"....but, instead I'll say...it's great to see you doing well....take it easy, and don't overdo things. Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-53947276307515633192018-01-13T16:47:56.554-08:002018-01-13T16:47:56.554-08:00Hinchinbrook Island certainly is a piece of paradi...Hinchinbrook Island certainly is a piece of paradise, Sandra...and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have lived on the island for a time. It was a marvellous experience.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-18499795233059656862018-01-13T16:46:11.453-08:002018-01-13T16:46:11.453-08:00G'day Terry...I was in my early 40s at time of...G'day Terry...I was in my early 40s at time of this tale...41 and 42 years of age...a great age, I reckon. The 40s is a great decade, in my opinion.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed my recount of that special week, shared with special people. It's wonderful to see you again....thanks for coming by...take good care. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-16572768066209620322018-01-13T15:29:43.385-08:002018-01-13T15:29:43.385-08:00A great story. Beautifully told. I read it and wan...A great story. Beautifully told. I read it and wanted more. That explains our youth. It sounds like you enjoyed yourself Lee and why shouldn’t you? I know I enjoyed reading about it.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094441414025227387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-68331801748383664382018-01-13T12:11:42.473-08:002018-01-13T12:11:42.473-08:00What a wondrous, fun-filled adventure.
Those pictu...What a wondrous, fun-filled adventure.<br />Those pictures look like a piece of paradise.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-7856417765022326892018-01-13T05:30:22.304-08:002018-01-13T05:30:22.304-08:00Your entire life is a wonder.Your entire life is a wonder.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-57425947860734590702018-01-12T03:58:06.374-08:002018-01-12T03:58:06.374-08:00It's okay, Yorkie! These days I get misty-eye...It's okay, Yorkie! These days I get misty-eyed over just about everything! Dare I say it? Perhaps it's a sign of old age! There, I dared! lol<br /><br />Regardless of age...and ageing....I've always been a big softie...a big sook. There is no point in denying the fact! My tears give me away every time!<br /><br />They certainly were the days, my friend!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-38565201972668412542018-01-12T02:37:32.371-08:002018-01-12T02:37:32.371-08:00Why the hell did tears fill my eyes as I reached t...Why the hell did tears fill my eyes as I reached the end of this tale? I swear I am turning into a big softie! Such merry japes at Hinchinbrook, overseen by a benevolent queen. Those were the days my friend!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-90749665907601016832018-01-12T01:04:48.286-08:002018-01-12T01:04:48.286-08:00Most certainly, Adullamite. The way it should alw...Most certainly, Adullamite. The way it should always be, but unfortunately, that is not always the case.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-41784964710753679212018-01-12T00:51:46.280-08:002018-01-12T00:51:46.280-08:00A happy place is a good place.A happy place is a good place.Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-54008882947722887382018-01-11T19:31:25.978-08:002018-01-11T19:31:25.978-08:00They sure are, Delores. Thanks for popping in! ...They sure are, Delores. Thanks for popping in! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-21336006437583593852018-01-11T18:25:00.048-08:002018-01-11T18:25:00.048-08:00Such bittersweet memories....Such bittersweet memories....only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-31700950685535408522018-01-11T15:03:31.155-08:002018-01-11T15:03:31.155-08:00G'Day, Sandie...I had some fun and interesting...G'Day, Sandie...I had some fun and interesting times; and I enjoyed those times in my life. However, life is very much quieter these days...and I love it this way. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-11100269593172537062018-01-11T05:43:27.785-08:002018-01-11T05:43:27.785-08:00Gosh Lee - what an amazing life you have had. I w...Gosh Lee - what an amazing life you have had. I will never ever get to such a wonderful and exciting place while on earth! sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-31192628622908555582018-01-11T03:21:20.449-08:002018-01-11T03:21:20.449-08:00Hi Andrew....it certainly was a halcyon period, my...Hi Andrew....it certainly was a halcyon period, my time on Hinchinbrook Island. I cherish the memories. It was one of the best times in my life. I met some wonderful people, from all walks of life; from our own country and from overseas. <br /><br />How great it would be to have a time capsule and be able to go back to that special time. Unfortunately, and sadly, the resort no longer exists.<br /><br />Magical moments were had...by me, my staff and our guests, alike.<br /><br />Dylan was only a young teen in those days...he's now married with a family of his own, as far as I'm aware. Still living in Melbourne, too. They had a ball at the resort, and we caught up a couple of times after their stay on the island...in Christchurch and in Melbourne. I'm still a big fan of both Derryn and Jacki...both top people.<br /><br />You, too, would have enjoyed yourself at the resort...I would've made sure you did! :)<br /><br />Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-12582253734609493432018-01-11T02:54:06.663-08:002018-01-11T02:54:06.663-08:00Wow, this is one out of the box. I wish you were s...Wow, this is one out of the box. I wish you were still there and we could stay at where you managed, with air conditioning of course. I expect Dennis and the rest remembers his visit as fondly as you recount it. I had so forgotten about Jackie's son Dylan. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27914104.post-16179225774828180492018-01-11T02:32:07.304-08:002018-01-11T02:32:07.304-08:00Hey, River....once Dennis came out of his shell, h...Hey, River....once Dennis came out of his shell, he had the time of his life. He was thankful we took the time and effort to make him partake in the fun. He and I actually were in contact about 8 or so years ago, and he told me at that time he still have fond memories of his Hinchinbrook Island holiday. He is back in Melbourne again after his Oxford University stint.<br /><br />We didn't keep up the contact. Perhaps I should send him an email and swe what he is up to these days.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by...I hope all is well. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.com