tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post5653946786668366483..comments2024-01-08T10:14:06.966-08:00Comments on Mary's Writing Nook: Autumn on the FarmMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-55739429153402087782007-10-18T11:01:00.000-07:002007-10-18T11:01:00.000-07:00Tina,That photo is sooo old. I treasure it. You do...Tina,<BR/><BR/>That photo is sooo old. I treasure it. You don't see wheat sheaves anymore. I remember shocking those sheaves on a hot summer day. It wasn't much fun, but they still looked great.<BR/><BR/>I still love the farm and enjoy taking the boys for their animal therapy. It just started to rain here, so am not sure if we will get to go today. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting. I always enjoy your visits.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-64302185836197797172007-10-18T09:38:00.000-07:002007-10-18T09:38:00.000-07:00Mary,It must have felt good to be self-sufficient ...Mary,<BR/><BR/>It must have felt good to be self-sufficient and to have everyone working together for the good of the family. I can see how this must have contributed to your independent spirit!<BR/><BR/>I love the photo your mother took of the pumpkins! Those must have been big pumpkins. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>TinaTina Coruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213204013140850537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-17836542515896118902007-10-16T06:45:00.000-07:002007-10-16T06:45:00.000-07:00Melanie,Thanks for visiting. I'm glad you enjoyed ...Melanie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I just visited your blog and enjoyed it very much. The photos are soooo cute.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-75592400074287825692007-10-16T04:59:00.000-07:002007-10-16T04:59:00.000-07:00I came over from Grams blog.What a beautiful post....I came over from Grams blog.<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful post. I love fall so much and this is a really interesting post about what it is like on a farm.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747924428311146781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-77015486486656564282007-10-15T12:04:00.000-07:002007-10-15T12:04:00.000-07:00Granny,Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. I ap...Granny,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. I appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-31482427758315148642007-10-15T12:03:00.000-07:002007-10-15T12:03:00.000-07:00Deborah,My grandparents had no electricity of mode...Deborah,<BR/><BR/>My grandparents had no electricity of modern equipment. We did everything the old way and I am grateful that I was able to experience it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. Enjoy the coming week. <BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-14896236126106876502007-10-15T10:27:00.000-07:002007-10-15T10:27:00.000-07:00Finally added you to my blogroll. I kept forgetti...Finally added you to my blogroll. I kept forgetting.<BR/><BR/>I do have one - There's a link on the sidebar.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-5892938385646207862007-10-15T10:23:00.000-07:002007-10-15T10:23:00.000-07:00I spent a lot of time on my uncle's farm while gro...I spent a lot of time on my uncle's farm while growing up.<BR/><BR/>No hunting but cows, one horse, lots of truck farmig, and a multitude of chickens (Rhode Island Reds).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for comment. This could be your environmental post all by itself.<BR/><BR/>You don't know what an RSS number is either huh?Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-53769510581513415132007-10-15T10:17:00.000-07:002007-10-15T10:17:00.000-07:00Mary, This is a good story. It seems that you grew...Mary, <BR/><BR/>This is a good story. It seems that you grew up truly a 'farm girl' in the old way. Harvesting and preparing food for the winter, stocking ,canning, freezing. We still stock up on food today, but unless we grow vegetables in our gardens, most of it is done by way of Campbells or the Jolly Green Giant (cans)...:)Deborah Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874951426927082730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-64486107224781076762007-10-15T09:48:00.000-07:002007-10-15T09:48:00.000-07:00Michele, I'm glad your grandma was able to tell yo...Michele, <BR/><BR/>I'm glad your grandma was able to tell you stories like these. I tell my grandsons too and they enjoy them. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words on my writing. You've made my day and I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week.<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-77134798077834242082007-10-15T09:47:00.000-07:002007-10-15T09:47:00.000-07:00mountain mama,Yes, ganders could be mean. I rememb...mountain mama,<BR/><BR/>Yes, ganders could be mean. I remember running and screaming from one old gander. Grandma came running out of the house. I think she thought I was being killed. I just got too close to the goslings. He was MEAN. lol Pleasant memories indeed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by.<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-89351180418955660672007-10-15T08:45:00.000-07:002007-10-15T08:45:00.000-07:00Fabulous post, Mary! I enjoyed absorbing every wor...Fabulous post, Mary! I enjoyed absorbing every word, and the photo at the end was the icing on the cake!!<BR/><BR/>Excellent writing, just excellent.<BR/><BR/>I remember my own Grandmother telling me stories like these. What memories...<BR/><BR/>Smiles,<BR/>MicheleMichele | aka Raw Juice Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157347090741037452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-77353680116510992202007-10-14T22:49:00.000-07:002007-10-14T22:49:00.000-07:00What a lovely post. I grew up on a sort of mini fa...What a lovely post. I grew up on a sort of mini farm. We had pigs, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, geese and little sister got a horse.<BR/>Mom always had a huge garden and canned a lot.<BR/>My grandma told of stripping the goose feathers for the feather tick's. We didn't do that but I remember one mean old gander that used to chase me every time I went outside. When dad butchered that mean thing I thoroughly enjoyed chewing on his tough old hide.Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484592294033354129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-36485468764050104462007-10-14T22:15:00.001-07:002007-10-14T22:15:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-40238766183686015902007-10-14T22:15:00.000-07:002007-10-14T22:15:00.000-07:00Paula,How nice of you to drop in for a visit. I'm ...Paula,<BR/><BR/>How nice of you to drop in for a visit. I'm glad you enjoyed the full version of the poem. There's nothing like babies to bless our lives. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind comments on my post. Once a farm girl, always a farm girl at heart.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week.<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-40253090227018520992007-10-14T22:08:00.000-07:002007-10-14T22:08:00.000-07:00This was a wonderful post ~ Autumn on the farm. I,...This was a wonderful post ~ Autumn on the farm. I, too, am a farm girl, so this really tugs at my heart. Beautiful!<BR/>Thank you so much for visiting my site and the reminder of the full words to the "Quiet Down Cobwebs" poem. As soon as I read your words, I couldn't believe that I actually had forgotten it!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016439610436864684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-47532910651365306992007-10-14T20:08:00.000-07:002007-10-14T20:08:00.000-07:00Diane,I enjoyed your blog and will be back to visi...Diane,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your blog and will be back to visit soon. I'm glad you dropped in. You're welcome anytime.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-11454160839340151402007-10-14T18:52:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:52:00.000-07:00Mary, thank you so much for your comforting words ...Mary, thank you so much for your comforting words on my blog about the loss of my father in law. They are much appreciated.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed my visit here. I'll be back, and I hope you drop back by my blog as well.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>DianeDiane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-29668938332270752532007-10-14T18:16:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:16:00.000-07:00Renie,Yes, we did work hard. I don't regret that a...Renie,<BR/><BR/>Yes, we did work hard. I don't regret that a bit because it made me a stronger person. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by. You brighten my life with your friendship.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-84888483939880561462007-10-14T18:15:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:15:00.000-07:00Denise, So nice to have you visit again and thanks...Denise, <BR/><BR/>So nice to have you visit again and thanks for your kind comments.<BR/><BR/>May you enjoy the week ahead.<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-23627681202994149662007-10-14T18:14:00.000-07:002007-10-14T18:14:00.000-07:00Grams,Thank you for your kind comments on my post....Grams,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind comments on my post. So we are both farm girls and though I am younger than you, my grandparents had no electricity or modern farm equipment. I'm glad of that because I learned about a life that was simpler that what we live today.<BR/><BR/>Blessings for the coming week.<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-56712062036981703222007-10-14T17:01:00.000-07:002007-10-14T17:01:00.000-07:00What a great post about autumn on the farm. You al...What a great post about autumn on the farm. You all worked hard, but had a lot of self satisfaction in stocking up for the winter.<BR/><BR/>Really enjoyed reading about autumn on the farm, Mary and the photo is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>RenieRenie Burghardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660484248593903002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-47006790730006029952007-10-14T16:51:00.000-07:002007-10-14T16:51:00.000-07:00Thanks for such a lovely post dear.Thanks for such a lovely post dear.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944740176048431569.post-10954348407671685252007-10-14T16:33:00.000-07:002007-10-14T16:33:00.000-07:00You wrote a beautiful post!! I lived on a farm in ...You wrote a beautiful post!!<BR/> I lived on a farm in Iowa when I was a little girl and I remember some of the things you wrote about!! I will be 70 next summer and times have really changed a lot!! Some things not for the better!<BR/> My Mother always had a large garden and put everything up. Thanks for sharing about when you were small! I love reading it!!Talk..to..Gramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768557531174157761noreply@blogger.com