tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post4462620370702629290..comments2023-12-15T22:04:36.477+08:00Comments on Life on The Farm: The Good and The BadGrandpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-84263994276108656122011-03-31T03:45:30.427+08:002011-03-31T03:45:30.427+08:00That is so incredible. What a shame to see the ma...That is so incredible. What a shame to see the main limb down. I can't believe any branch can hold those heavy fruit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-91365478556026513062011-03-28T01:53:32.533+08:002011-03-28T01:53:32.533+08:00It all kinda makes one wish for a huge band-aid to...It all kinda makes one wish for a huge band-aid to make the ouchie better!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-7463867625983381712011-03-22T05:32:58.533+08:002011-03-22T05:32:58.533+08:00I always hate to see a limb broken on one of my tr...I always hate to see a limb broken on one of my trees.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-54751668106490444522011-03-21T11:13:26.112+08:002011-03-21T11:13:26.112+08:00L'Aussie, hi Denise!
So you know the word rez...L'Aussie, hi Denise! <br />So you know the word rezeki too, I'm impressed! We use it to denote and express our gratitude for gifts in whatever form - children, grandchildren, that salary raise, or in this case a bountiful harvest.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed your holiday in the sunshine coast.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-25770566209792889282011-03-21T10:33:27.710+08:002011-03-21T10:33:27.710+08:00Just goes to show you Grandpa, you go out on a lim...Just goes to show you Grandpa, you go out on a limb and you get rezeki. What a lovely ending to what started as a sad story. I can remember some terrible lightning strikes which split beautiful gums in half when they must have been standing for hundreds of years. It hurts. And they don't grow fruit!<br /><br />I hope you loved spending time with the grandkids.<br /><br />Denise<3Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-6869560974256283832011-03-21T08:05:02.807+08:002011-03-21T08:05:02.807+08:00klahanie, good to see you my friend! I thought I g...klahanie, good to see you my friend! I thought I give you a hint on that wonderful post of yours to have you come by The Farm... :))<br /><br />Yes, may the magic of 'supermoon' shine on all of us. I share your thought in hoping that things will get better, despite all calamities. Thank you Gary.<br /><br /><br />Kari Marie, I agree, but we can always rejoice when our pain is somehow relieved by an unexpected windfall. The rest of the trees are doing fine. You should try this amazing fruit sometime. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br />Olga, thank you. I've got over it now, especially when I have to focus now on harvesting and taking care of the newborn. Have a nice day!Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-27491111787387754322011-03-21T06:21:49.610+08:002011-03-21T06:21:49.610+08:00I'm sorry about your tree. It's good to he...I'm sorry about your tree. It's good to hear, however, that it is flowering again. These photos are amazing.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652566920769043373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-2068295707703970642011-03-20T12:42:42.176+08:002011-03-20T12:42:42.176+08:00Some say we must experience the bad to appreciate ...Some say we must experience the bad to appreciate the good. I'm not sure I agree. Hopefully the rest of the tree will live and prosper? I have never heard of Durian. Sounds interesting.Kari Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404956407734167300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-47133351541808926012011-03-20T10:06:44.405+08:002011-03-20T10:06:44.405+08:00Dear Grandpa,
And through your kind and thoughtful...Dear Grandpa,<br />And through your kind and thoughtful interaction via your comment on my site, I was somewhat aware of what you might allude to in this most inspiring post.<br />And to know, despite it all, through the good and the bad, you have had the gift or another harvest of Durian fruit. I rejoice for you, my friend.<br />May the 'supermoon' cast a magic glow on this planet of bizarre extremes. My friend, a wonderful and motivational story. I thank you.<br />In peace and hope for you, for us all, Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-72973881588595027912011-03-20T07:28:50.982+08:002011-03-20T07:28:50.982+08:00Aishah, that' me - any excuse to be with my gr...Aishah, that' me - any excuse to be with my grandchildren! Thank you - they are looking good. First one dropped yesterday. There's an open invitation by the way...<br /><br /><br />Lee, I would love to show you around the farm and share some durian with you. You just have to tell me when.<br /><br /><br />Gingerbreadhouse7, welcome to The Farm! We have the same saying in Malay -how very true! Thank you for stopping by.<br /><br /><br />Ann, good to see you! There are lessons to be learned in the course of our daily lives, if only we pause to ponder, every now and then. You are welcome.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-61894637856667802532011-03-20T03:47:23.848+08:002011-03-20T03:47:23.848+08:00It IS like life. Beauty blossoming in the midst of...It IS like life. Beauty blossoming in the midst of what looks like decay. "The gift of new fruits." I like this so much I have written it down. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-60411559742916755992011-03-20T00:21:18.725+08:002011-03-20T00:21:18.725+08:00It's said that "if you take care of the l...It's said that "if you take care of the land it will take care of you". So maybe if you have compassion for it , it will give compassion back :o) I know they are living things , just don't speak our language, but understand our feelings. Enjoy the new bountyGingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-18739176139599124822011-03-19T22:26:54.470+08:002011-03-19T22:26:54.470+08:00Hi Grandpa, I sure would love to visit you on your...Hi Grandpa, I sure would love to visit you on your farm as I have always loved farms. And yours with your durians, ha ha.<br />I just had some last night, frozen ones from Thailand. I let then defrost for an hour then eat like ice cream....delicious, no seeds too.<br /><br />Pity about that branch though. But I'm sure another will soon come out.<br />Have a beautiful Sunday. Keep well.<br />Lee. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659078775260068702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-10139945733734988922011-03-19T20:45:33.690+08:002011-03-19T20:45:33.690+08:00I think it was really cute that you left the farm ...I think it was really cute that you left the farm for faster internet!;)<br /><br />Your bounty looks gorgeous.Aishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064149242908143273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-38394445059591400252011-03-19T13:07:31.585+08:002011-03-19T13:07:31.585+08:00Hi David, good to see you! Welcome to The Farm!
Ea...Hi David, good to see you! Welcome to The Farm!<br />Eating durian is definitely an experience, for so many reasons. If you don't like it the first time don't give up, keep trying. I guess it's like most people with cheese (me included) :)<br /><br /><br />Ohiofarmgirl, hi pal! Funny you should ask - I'm out today with my chainsaw. The wood will be for firewood on my brand new barbeque, and for the boys who may decide to sleep outdoor and build a campfire.<br /><br />Wow, that's good news! More milk and more cheese then - good for you!<br /><br />Yes, I'm up early. I'll have to spruce up the place a little, as I prepare to host the durian party... :)Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-89894020920404317032011-03-19T12:56:12.259+08:002011-03-19T12:56:12.259+08:00Happy Frog and I, thank you. It's a good lesso...Happy Frog and I, thank you. It's a good lesson for us not to dwell too much on the negatives, as something good could be just waiting to happen.<br /><br />I had a fantastic time with the two little boys. A chance to meet up for dinner with their parents too.<br /><br /><br />Joylene, thank you. Now that you mention it, may be it was just as well that I was away, for a storm like that is pretty dangerous.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-59215668736221041302011-03-19T09:27:29.569+08:002011-03-19T09:27:29.569+08:00hey Grandpa! did you work on the limb today? can y...hey Grandpa! did you work on the limb today? can you use the wood for anything?<br /><br />i have big news and i'm sharing it with you first...by this time tomorrow we'll have another milk goat! i'm so excited i had to spill the beans!<br />;-)<br /><br />what a glorious day! i hope you got up early and are enjoying the sunrise!<br /><br />your pal,<br />ofgOhiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-12185520519721240702011-03-19T07:49:18.797+08:002011-03-19T07:49:18.797+08:00very interesting Grandpa - hey are you brave enoug...very interesting Grandpa - hey are you brave enough to eat durians? I have heard it can be an experience?David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-53735989642725483832011-03-19T04:15:34.652+08:002011-03-19T04:15:34.652+08:00What a wonderful gift. Death and rebirth. Can'...What a wonderful gift. Death and rebirth. Can't sum it up any better than that. Glad you're safe, Grandpa.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-62977096523186921252011-03-19T03:13:56.822+08:002011-03-19T03:13:56.822+08:00Akelamalu, to see a durian tree flower is already ...Akelamalu, to see a durian tree flower is already a joy, as there's no guarantee that it does every year. But to see it flower AGAIN while still bearing fruit is sheer ecstasy!Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-7393285232978392982011-03-19T02:58:53.737+08:002011-03-19T02:58:53.737+08:00I often find that when something bad happens somet...I often find that when something bad happens something good happens at the same time. I'm so glad that everything worked out in the end. I am glad you got to spend time with your grandkids too.Happy Frog and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679066739313347920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-49576032156134688112011-03-19T00:21:00.802+08:002011-03-19T00:21:00.802+08:00How wonderful that your tree has flowered again!How wonderful that your tree has flowered again!Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-82778596032892045192011-03-18T18:13:36.958+08:002011-03-18T18:13:36.958+08:00Wan, every time this sort of thing happens I feel ...Wan, every time this sort of thing happens I feel deeply blessed, and take iktibal that my troubles could be mere tests.<br /><br /><br />Hi Rach, and you must. I suggest checking out at an Asian supermarket near you. They may be frozen and a little aged though, but at least you get to taste it.<br /><br />It is the most celebrated fruit in Malaysia and Thailand. Because it generally fruits once a year growers and the public wait with eager anticipation for the arrival of the new season. It is normally consumed, in quite festive atmosphere, amongst friends and families, never alone.Grandpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250675550143944134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-37477039765243581742011-03-18T17:36:20.338+08:002011-03-18T17:36:20.338+08:00That is pretty amazing! I really have to try Duria...That is pretty amazing! I really have to try Durian one day ;)<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />RachRachael Harriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903185378858969419.post-28262694171337299052011-03-18T17:23:43.592+08:002011-03-18T17:23:43.592+08:00Your every loss (pain) you will be recompense.. I ...Your every loss (pain) you will be recompense.. I would like to think :)Wan Sharifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152673329947468935noreply@blogger.com