tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post34254709274720058..comments2024-02-26T00:40:54.494-08:00Comments on Helen Tilston Painter: The Engineer's Ring and Winning a Prizehelen tilstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-25752944013952218342012-06-11T20:51:27.849-07:002012-06-11T20:51:27.849-07:00Hello Miss Cavendish and a warm welcome to my blog...Hello Miss Cavendish and a warm welcome to my blog.<br />I am sure the engineer's ring looked great on your friend's hand.<br />It is an interesting design<br />Wishing you a week of joy<br /><br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-84049808734013284082012-06-11T19:48:08.753-07:002012-06-11T19:48:08.753-07:00Oh, I'd completely forgotten about engineers&#...Oh, I'd completely forgotten about engineers' rings. Perhaps I didn't realize they were special because I grew up in Canada. A friend of mine wore her husband's as her wedding ring . . .Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-51680969133375671622012-06-10T16:54:24.041-07:002012-06-10T16:54:24.041-07:00Dearest Anita
Thanks for stopping by - I was stun...Dearest Anita<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by - I was stunned to see a full sized bottle of perfume from Vicki. I had expected and would have been grateful for a sample. Your earings sound very special.<br />I am looking forward to reading all the Paris posts.<br /><br />Wishing you a week of joy<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-26267085344003419802012-06-10T16:52:43.009-07:002012-06-10T16:52:43.009-07:00I thank you for your comment and yes indeed engine...I thank you for your comment and yes indeed engineering and the responsibility surrounding it is monumental.<br />Yes the computer is wonderful for most work- many of the engineers also sketched and drew diagrams and the book was very useful for this purpose.<br />Thank you for sharing how your use books for your movie projects.<br /><br />Wishing you a week of joy<br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-61904541491564803332012-06-10T16:49:39.020-07:002012-06-10T16:49:39.020-07:00Hello Pamela
What a beautiful gift - I liken the ...Hello Pamela<br /><br />What a beautiful gift - I liken the scent to Vicki and remember her each time I spray it.<br />Hope you week is very special<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-12748836767906021412012-06-10T16:48:49.283-07:002012-06-10T16:48:49.283-07:00Hi Mette
Yes the book I featured is a moleskine. ...Hi Mette<br /><br />Yes the book I featured is a moleskine. The engineers book is black 8.5 x 11" and is ruled. <br /><br />Exciting to win cards, which are always useful. <br /><br />Hope your week is joyful and that the animals are all in good health<br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-77591339127909580452012-06-10T16:45:24.850-07:002012-06-10T16:45:24.850-07:00Hello Mona
Life sometimes gets in our way of comme...Hello Mona<br />Life sometimes gets in our way of commenting and visiting our favourite blogs. I love yours and those cats have captured my heart<br />Glad to hear you are the recipient of gifts from Vicki. She is so generous.<br /><br />To a great week<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-79267993432553597182012-06-10T16:43:13.910-07:002012-06-10T16:43:13.910-07:00Hello Val
Yes indeed traditions vary with each co...Hello Val<br /><br />Yes indeed traditions vary with each country. I learned a lot working with these engineers and I still use their formula in conducting meetings. It is logical and works.<br />All must be logical with engineers and my artist brain was often challenged.<br /><br />Hope your week is awesome<br /><br />Helen xhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-24477578863204161962012-06-10T16:41:23.109-07:002012-06-10T16:41:23.109-07:00Hello Kathysue
I have your beautiful gift of the ...Hello Kathysue<br /><br />I have your beautiful gift of the spices Kathy. I have retained the box and the spice containers. It is a beautiful reminder of a surprise gift.<br />You then know of the joy of receiving a gift and no doubt your treasure your books.<br />Wishing you a great week.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-74059622783745044862012-06-10T16:39:40.065-07:002012-06-10T16:39:40.065-07:00Hello Anna
I am sorry to hear that Google is star...Hello Anna<br /><br />I am sorry to hear that Google is starting to become greedy and changing the rules in the middle of the game, so to speak.<br /><br />I love Christa's blog and she is a gem. It is so wonderful to read of your love for the gift she sent to you and all it symbolizes. You are gracious and grateful Miss Anna. I have flown over the Alps and agree they are spectacular and leave me speechless.<br /><br />I shall likewise treasure my gift of this beautiful perfume from Vicki Archer. I shall use it sparingly and will be transported to France each time the scent wafts through the air.<br /><br />Wishing you a spectacular week.<br /><br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-17822733187417631242012-06-10T16:33:58.369-07:002012-06-10T16:33:58.369-07:00Hello Diane
My gift is just beautiful and I will ...Hello Diane<br /><br />My gift is just beautiful and I will treasure it and wear it on special occasions. You will now have a story to tell about Canadian engineers at your next family re-union.<br />Have a very special week<br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-40214564441394268232012-06-10T15:53:22.840-07:002012-06-10T15:53:22.840-07:00Hello Jane an Lance
Your skills and degrees conti...Hello Jane an Lance<br /><br />Your skills and degrees continue to impress me greatly and it does not surprise me to read of a degree in Mechanical Engineering is also held by you. Engineering is a huge responsibility.<br /><br />I love gardenia's. Will this grow in an English garden? So many questions.<br /><br />Wishing you a week full of joy<br />Helen xxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-67199171950880018162012-06-10T15:49:28.558-07:002012-06-10T15:49:28.558-07:00Hello Natalie
You know the great feeling of receiv...Hello Natalie<br />You know the great feeling of receiving a gift from Vicki Arher and like you said it is most generous. I expected a little sample and was so surprised to find an actual full sized bottle. The books I love too. I find it handy and always available and I can sketch in it too.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes which I return to you<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-72593244889298417682012-06-10T15:47:11.454-07:002012-06-10T15:47:11.454-07:00Hi Lisa
What a wonderful prize to win. We can al...Hi Lisa<br /><br />What a wonderful prize to win. We can all learn from classes.<br />Glad you enjoyed the story of the Engineer's ring. <br />I am treasuring my perfume. It reminds me of France.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-60727858402684010032012-06-10T15:45:46.939-07:002012-06-10T15:45:46.939-07:00Hello Mise
You say it so beautifully. I became v...Hello Mise<br /><br />You say it so beautifully. I became very fond of that little ring and what it represented and it is also quite an interesting design.<br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-64094322849238794162012-06-10T06:43:04.368-07:002012-06-10T06:43:04.368-07:00What a lovely way to use the resources available, ...What a lovely way to use the resources available, but with a HISTORY TO THEM! HELLO HELEN! My goodness, your win from Vicki is indeed generous. She is such a warm and lovely woman. I won some BEAUTIFUL star earrings from her last year and I so treasure them. They are small little individual stars that dangle so sweetly.<br /><br />THANK YOU for coming to my Paris link party of which Vicki is also a participant. I do hope you get a chance to "relive" your Paris honeymoon 30 years ago (me too, I have been married 30 years!) and see all the fabulous posts. Vicki and some others are changing their posts daily which I think is a great idea.<br /><br />Be well my dear and enjoy your day! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-29263698241300311782012-06-10T04:25:43.130-07:002012-06-10T04:25:43.130-07:00What a fabulous story, Helen. I love the idea of ...What a fabulous story, Helen. I love the idea of the ring as a constant reminder to do things well. We need more of this spirit in the world and a whole lot less of do as little as you can to get by.<br />Also, the little books are a wonderful idea. I have nearly stopped using paper except for movie projects... then there are books for each and I love them. Once there used to be presentation books filled with magazine tear sheets... now it's all on the computer!!!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-54712958311184085602012-06-09T12:56:41.951-07:002012-06-09T12:56:41.951-07:00We are both fortunate recipients of Vicki's ge...We are both fortunate recipients of Vicki's generosity! <br />She sent me a wonderful Diptique candle.<br />Such a sweet lady.<br /><br />Loved the story about the rings!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-26094212443636358512012-06-08T10:44:42.197-07:002012-06-08T10:44:42.197-07:00How interesting!
I have received more than I can r...How interesting!<br />I have received more than I can remember from especially one blogger friend, and cards; nice cards from others.<br />I also noticed the similarity of the notebook featured to the Moleskine one I have in my bag. I also carry a bottle of perfume along, very little else in fact.<br />Have a nice weekend!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-28033524825217430112012-06-08T10:23:10.077-07:002012-06-08T10:23:10.077-07:00Missed you dear Helen...can one become that busy?!...Missed you dear Helen...can one become that busy?!!! I love carrying a little notebook in my purse, in fact, I always have, just about that size because it works better for me than anything else. And love the story behind the ring...I have won blog prizes, indeed from lovely Vicki Archer I received several antique French post cards. I love them. Wishing you a delightful weekend! xxMrsLittleJeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261467265044347736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-5723902461963226692012-06-06T09:26:26.875-07:002012-06-06T09:26:26.875-07:00Very interesting post Helen,
Each country having t...Very interesting post Helen,<br />Each country having their own different traditions.<br />happy wednesday<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-30060538755745229622012-06-06T08:31:57.968-07:002012-06-06T08:31:57.968-07:00Helen what an interesting story about the ring!! I...Helen what an interesting story about the ring!! I had no idea! You really did win a wonderful gift!! I have won a few great books, so fun to be the lucky number! Happy Wednesday,<br />KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-28131482750225479222012-06-06T02:42:51.349-07:002012-06-06T02:42:51.349-07:00Dear Helen,
I am experiencing problems when posti...Dear Helen,<br /><br />I am experiencing problems when posting, as Google are asking me to pay a monthly fee, for the pleasure of posting images! I have my next post all ready to, go, but I have had to delete it three or so times, as they will only let me post one or two images! I will have to find a way out of it, as I don't want to just post recipes... I love my photography!<br /><br />Anyway! I have a comment I wrote a couple of days ago and saved it. Here it is, dear Helen:<br /> <br />"Hi Helen!<br /> <br />Last Christmas I received a gift from Christa, from Emilie's Daughter blog. It came in a beautiful big white box, and obviously wrapped with lots of care and love, as you would expect from a wonderful lady.<br /> <br />It contained a very pretty lantern, with a red candle in it, a pretty gingham bow, on the outside, and a little wreath. Christa also put a little advent card, in the box, a white feltpen, of the kind used to write on mirrors and... a pine cone!<br /> <br />I loved everything, even the box, but that little pine cone, from the Swiss Alps was so special to me, as it came from a place I really love.<br /> <br />I have been to Manhattan countless time, stood in the shade of The Chrysler building and the Empire State, but... you know what? Only the beauty of the Alps moves me to tears, as they are a miracle of nature. Nothing made by man, will ever rival the beauty of the Alps. They majestic, but they don't symbolize wealth and are not made of cement. They are part of nature... of the beautiful world we live in...<br /> <br />That pine cone was on my mantlepiece throughout the holidays and has been placed in one of my "Christmas boxes."<br /> <br />Every Christmas it will come out and I will think about a truly wondeful lady who I would love to have as a friend!<br /> <br />Thank you for another inspiring post, Helen, though I think I would stick with my diamond American wedding band and ring!<br /> <br />CIAO!<br /> <br />ANNAAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-22667372024256655422012-06-05T17:03:27.536-07:002012-06-05T17:03:27.536-07:00How interesting. I've never heard about the en...How interesting. I've never heard about the engineer's ring. I'm surrounded by engineers in my family but never heard of this tradition. And yes, I have been fortunate to win gifts from blog friends but not perfume. What a special gift and something you will enjoy!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-2417362005818965592012-06-05T12:33:29.685-07:002012-06-05T12:33:29.685-07:00Hello Helen:
What a fascinating account of the eng...Hello Helen:<br />What a fascinating account of the engineer's ring. This was all completely new to us, even though one of us is a Mechanical Engineer by degree!! We rather like the idea that the ring would serve not as a decoration or a thing of beauty but a reminder of the obligations and responsibilities of the job. So many of our lives are in the hands of engineers every day as we go about our normal business, so a timely reminder to them to keep their minds on the task in hand seems a very good idea indeed!!<br /><br />Gardenia Passion sounds the perfect name for a perfume. What a marvellous prize!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com