tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post3659321251828515816..comments2023-10-28T03:39:02.555-04:00Comments on The Gazebo House: TraditionsRettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-34008150679464464232014-09-10T10:47:40.692-04:002014-09-10T10:47:40.692-04:00Thank you for pointing me to this post, Rett. Grap...Thank you for pointing me to this post, Rett. Grape Jelly with walnuts does sound delicious. The man of the house doesn't appreciate nuts in things, but I could put some in just a few jars, for me and other discerning tasters!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-16213331704718153932009-11-16T10:27:16.923-05:002009-11-16T10:27:16.923-05:00Dear Rett,
It's always a joy to read your post...Dear Rett,<br />It's always a joy to read your posts. What a loving tribute to your father! And what special memories that you have shared today. <br /><br />Your words have made me stop to search within. When moving back "home", we gave up many traditions of our own family to join in those of my extended family. Our boys have asked that we spend Christmas like we used to...before we moved back to FL. I have been conflicted over this...but now I understand. Traditions are so important...<br />Hugs,<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217873835177215930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-47670641464474933372009-11-16T08:29:20.110-05:002009-11-16T08:29:20.110-05:00This is a dear dear post..FWS had your berries..an...This is a dear dear post..FWS had your berries..and I clicked..I thank Jain for leading me here for a warm feeling this am:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-62271821043193261852009-11-15T23:28:31.930-05:002009-11-15T23:28:31.930-05:00Rett, what a beautiful story. Traditions and memo...Rett, what a beautiful story. Traditions and memories from our youth are such wonderful treasures. Thanks for sharing about this one.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-56377612779861048162009-11-15T10:40:12.249-05:002009-11-15T10:40:12.249-05:00Rett Your jam sounds wonderful. Every year when I ...Rett Your jam sounds wonderful. Every year when I was little my mother wouls make Picalili and grape jelly and they were stored in the attic. I loved going up there to get a new jar and breaking through the wax.. Yummmm !!!marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883980257841964478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-4577686734858048942009-11-10T17:31:06.099-05:002009-11-10T17:31:06.099-05:00This is such a beautiful post Rett. I love the ide...This is such a beautiful post Rett. I love the idea of handing down traditions and making our own traditions too. Does that make sense?!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these memories and the gorgeous photos.<br /><br />Best wishes, Natasha.Natasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-10423940150531195822009-11-10T08:54:37.707-05:002009-11-10T08:54:37.707-05:00Rett...what a wonderful and bittersweet memory. Y...Rett...what a wonderful and bittersweet memory. Your grandmother would be soooo proud to see you carrying on this tradition! Beautiful post! SusanSusan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-70116501684383974482009-11-09T22:54:28.819-05:002009-11-09T22:54:28.819-05:00Oh, I got tears in my eyes when you told about goi...Oh, I got tears in my eyes when you told about going down to get the last jar of jam. It looks delicious! Can you adopt me as a family member - just for Christmas - so I can receive one of these wonderful jars? laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-84343700166874057772009-11-09T07:56:54.183-05:002009-11-09T07:56:54.183-05:00Rett, thanks so much for stopping by and cheering ...Rett, thanks so much for stopping by and cheering me up. My mother always used to say, "This too shall pass." It's so true. But can we speed it up a bit?!? LOL <br />Okay... it's Monday, deep breath, stand up straight... I will "march" ahead!! ;-)<br />Hugs,<br />Karen<br />Ladybug CreekKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323076493744748557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-47751724818762013192009-11-08T20:57:58.161-05:002009-11-08T20:57:58.161-05:00Rett,
Your posting today is so sweet and slightly...Rett,<br /><br />Your posting today is so sweet and slightly tearful... I have very fond memories of times with my Grandpa Friend or as we called him Pop Pop. Many that today will still bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Your jelly looks so yummy. Save me one!...<br />Dee Deedee deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00758337698603185526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-56951249552128413082009-11-08T16:51:46.899-05:002009-11-08T16:51:46.899-05:00What a beautiful and sweet story, Rett. Yes... I&#...What a beautiful and sweet story, Rett. Yes... I'm all teary-eyed now as this makes me think about my mother, sister, sister-in-law, niece and I making Italian fig cookies in November of 2008... near my mother's final Christmas. Very special memory!<br />Karen<br />Ladybug CreekKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323076493744748557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-19667918608068106122009-11-08T15:57:18.946-05:002009-11-08T15:57:18.946-05:00Wow, what beauty you add to your grandchildren by ...Wow, what beauty you add to your grandchildren by passing on traditions. We have many in our family too and it bonds us each time we are reminded of them!<br /><br />RuthieDecRenew Interiors https://www.blogger.com/profile/15329481994704735606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-36621232296773164832009-11-08T15:31:50.969-05:002009-11-08T15:31:50.969-05:00Isn't it amazing how a scent can reach deep in...Isn't it amazing how a scent can reach deep into your brain and bring about memories so long hidden. I have had similar experiences and they are burned into my brain. Thanks for reminding me of the scent of my grandmother's 4711 eau de cologne she wore every day.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-1930422659761746782009-11-08T15:21:38.933-05:002009-11-08T15:21:38.933-05:00My grandma made the same jam with the same grapes....My grandma made the same jam with the same grapes...no walnuts though. How great you were able to make it yourself with your dad and now for your family! Oooh, I bet it is so good. I remember it...but it has been years!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-75787838023432606192009-11-08T11:09:06.837-05:002009-11-08T11:09:06.837-05:00I loved every word. I'm lucky to still have my...I loved every word. I'm lucky to still have my parents, but there are smells that remind me of my grandparents. I have my grandmother's recipe box. She was a "from scratch" cook, so much of it is scribbles that I can't really make anything from...but, just seeing her handwriting makes me smile.<br /><br />The jam sounds wonderful and those little ones are very cute kids.<br /><br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-79337142721460377532009-11-08T10:57:49.059-05:002009-11-08T10:57:49.059-05:00Rett, your story was wonderful! As you well know,...Rett, your story was wonderful! As you well know, my cookie traditions at Christmas are hard to break...but, after your story, I'm delighted at one. Every year, after Thanksgiving my husband and (now grown) daughter have made Spritz cookies together. Sometimes the dough gets tinted purple, sometimes red or blue, and often, green. It's all in the fun! The joy and surprise at the finished product are a much of a delight as watching those two all these years go through the ritual (and mess for me to clean up.) I'm sure someday, she will cherish her memories as much as you cherish yours.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801265907110578386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-57022928324036499812009-11-08T10:14:13.487-05:002009-11-08T10:14:13.487-05:00What a loving and touching post. Memories of our ...What a loving and touching post. Memories of our parents and grandparents are some of the sweetest memories in the world. Thanks so much for sharing. God Bless. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-38041362787002112422009-11-08T10:05:59.970-05:002009-11-08T10:05:59.970-05:00This entry made me cry, Rett. I am so VERY GLAD t...This entry made me cry, Rett. I am so VERY GLAD that you were able to make the jam WITH your father. I know how you miss him. I miss mine dad terribly, too. Traditions are so important! Your family is so lucky to have you in their lives! Love, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-13852385548655989942009-11-08T09:32:57.410-05:002009-11-08T09:32:57.410-05:00such a joy to read your blog and to read of your c...such a joy to read your blog and to read of your childhood memories-sure you think of the day when you will be making the jam with Caroline. Amazing to me how scents can evoke past memories and people. I teared up when you father said he knew how to make the jelly-can imagine them smiling in heaven.Aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945853258945250403noreply@blogger.com