Thursday 30 July 2009

What a day!

Phew! What a day! What a super response from you all. I read the thirty I know about last evening - and they were so very interesting. Thank you so much to all you wonderful bloggers out there. Incidentally - as several people have asked - no I did not intend it to be every Wednesday - as far as I am concerned it was a one off.
There were so many highlights for me that it is impossible to select any one inspiration - there were dads, mums, friends, teachers, books, artists, poets,religions, nature, musicians, animals, rainbows, clouds, mountains, Christmas - a huge list. But judging from the super write-ups then they had all certainly inspired.
If I had to choose really lovely ones, then I do recommend, if you haven't already done so, that you read gleaner-of-possibilities inspiration about a little African refugee child; Melrose Musings story of a dear old friend is also very moving. Various embroiderers amongst you mentioned Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn, their work, their sketchbooks and their books - that is a subject close to my heart too.
But really, you all did splendidly well and reading you all was in itself an inspiration.
Building work here is gathering pace - everywhere is dust - I can't find anything - the dog is totally confused - and I have friends for lunch! So shall sign off with another big thankyou!

15 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Yes, it was a great day in Blogland.
I met so many new thoughtful people.
Thank you so much for getting us motivated and organized.
Our son says I'm neglecting Buster's blog.......
Still hot and sticky here.
Best wishes to the farmer and Tess.

Unknown said...

Hello Weaver,

Thank you for the kind words. It was a very enjoyable journey yesterday, to visit so many people and places and learn from where each one finds inspiration. Enjoy lunch!

steven said...

hello weaver, a super busy day to be sure!! i met all sorts of incredible people, talented, clever, funny, wise people. thankyou for organizing this special day. be patient with all the work that's going on there. it always seems to take longer than you expect but it's always worth it!! have a lovely day. steven

Tess Kincaid said...

Yes, I agree. Thank you for an inspirational day, Weaver. I met some very nice new blog friends, too.

Reader Wil said...

Thank you for your visit. I am afraid I haven't had much time to think about inspiration this week. It has been a busy week, with guests and next week I will be on a short holiday to Friesland. I don't write this on my blog, because there is a lot of burglary going on. Anyway: people like you inspire me writing entries!

HelenMWalters said...

Hi

So sorry I wasn't able to take part in this. I would have loved to have been involved but have been manically busy with the day job and book reviews over last couple of days.

Heather said...

We all enjoyed taking part Weaver. I am sure your friends will enjoy your company and their lunch and not give two hoots for the builders' muddle and dust. Think ahead to how lovely it will be when it is all done.

Golden West said...

Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event yesterday. It was a pleasure to participate and delightful to make the acquaintance of so many nice folks.

gleaner said...

Weaver it was a fun day in bloggy world. Such a diverse range of inspirations from all different places. Was great to meet many fascinating people. Thank you for your kind words - I'm delighted to know others found my inspiration enjoyable - if only he knew he was the subject of a story, I'm sure his joy would be the same as he has for his bike.

BT said...

It was a wonderful day Weaver. Well done for thinking of it. I've enjoyed it hugely and still have some to visit! I know just how you feel re the dust, mess, not finding anything!! I'm with you all the way. xxx

Lucky Dip Lisa said...

Pat...I have posted a late reply to your meme..better late than never I say but I do hope you don't mind!

Cloudia said...

Thank Y O U

my Friend!!!

Aloha-

Comfort Spiral

Midlife Roadtripper said...

See, this is what I get for not keeping up every day. I'll go back to see what I missed. Have a good day tomorrow!

Dave King said...

A clever and very appropriate slant on a wonderful old guy. Loved it.

silverpebble said...

It was wonderful to read some of the inspiration posts after the event. Fascinating. Yours moved me - what a wonderful man x