tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post7413521509670135703..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: The Neighbors FarmhouseFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44734191129410575352009-05-27T12:53:55.652-05:002009-05-27T12:53:55.652-05:00Thanks for the reminder. I rarely stop to think ab...Thanks for the reminder. I rarely stop to think about all memories in the places we think of as not worth keeping.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248430691218993969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55734234820480522822009-05-27T08:49:29.335-05:002009-05-27T08:49:29.335-05:00I enjoyed your words tremendously. Wouldn't we al...I enjoyed your words tremendously. Wouldn't we all love to have our home remembered by a neighbor just that way. It has nothing to do with the house, but the people in it, that is the home, those who make it.Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7321694829290880322009-05-27T05:51:03.069-05:002009-05-27T05:51:03.069-05:00Lovely memories, but so sad that they burned down ...Lovely memories, but so sad that they burned down a magnificent house rather than restoring it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-26459622253299907092009-05-27T03:08:44.757-05:002009-05-27T03:08:44.757-05:00Dang, Connie, you certainly know how to tell some...Dang, Connie, you certainly know how to tell some wonderful stories. Start writing a book!!flydragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561665960229511333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12919740277103417442009-05-26T23:42:25.896-05:002009-05-26T23:42:25.896-05:00A end to a era.
JenA end to a era.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-29420974627573586642009-05-26T22:27:46.906-05:002009-05-26T22:27:46.906-05:00That is so sad :(That is so sad :(Emma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-38775822862916122492009-05-26T20:15:34.815-05:002009-05-26T20:15:34.815-05:00Nicely done Connie! My view every morning I woke ...Nicely done Connie! My view every morning I woke up was of that home since I (a granddaughter) grew up just across the driveway. The family's memories will live on as well as the neighbors and friends. I'm sure a great majority of the local country firefighters once had coffee at Grandma's table and maybe a homemade cinnamon roll! And I'm sure those thoughts entered their minds as they entered the smoky building. With Grandpa's passing being the same weekend -- this family gathers to grieve and share stories. I take comfort in that Grandpa is now happier than he has been in some time and Grandma is now complete. Plus I'm sure she's been busy making carmel rolls!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5807747891229445852009-05-26T19:40:58.965-05:002009-05-26T19:40:58.965-05:00Boy you are talented at writing. Your description...Boy you are talented at writing. Your description of those who lived here really tugged at my heartstrings. After reading your comment above about the family carefully weighing their option though, I can understand. One good thing: that lady created lasting memories and lots of love that can never be destroyed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11508598805473606252009-05-26T19:00:36.654-05:002009-05-26T19:00:36.654-05:00That wonderful old house is now gone, but the memo...That wonderful old house is now gone, but the memories of the family that lived on the third curve down the road will go on for years. We will not let them be forgotten and the time came that these wonderful people moved to the next stage that life has to offer...things change. The hearts of many of us who knew the couple are now heavy once again with the passing of the "dad". Bless them, they have touched so many of us and we have all learned something from them. Now that the old house is gone, we can rejoice in the fact that the house provided from learning techniques for the firemen. The couple of the house would be glad that they could help in this very important way. Rejoice in their lives. Nice article. TY for writing it. gAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6175762349899383092009-05-26T16:38:27.416-05:002009-05-26T16:38:27.416-05:00It is always so sad to watch a fire especially one...It is always so sad to watch a fire especially one that holds such wonderful memories.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60678095245732812102009-05-26T16:31:03.120-05:002009-05-26T16:31:03.120-05:00Retired One, The Family decided, they still live o...Retired One, The Family decided, they still live on the property, it was a good decision. It was in too poor of shape to restore, and to hard to heat in the winter..they looked very closely at the possibilities before allowing it to be used as a practice burn. It was sad..but still a good decision:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-74761322858022429032009-05-26T15:37:38.609-05:002009-05-26T15:37:38.609-05:00I hate to see this. Many old homes can be restored...I hate to see this. Many old homes can be restored and kept. We are presently restoring TWO houses across the street from us...one is over 100 years old and looked worse than that one. Who decided to destroy it and use it as a practice session for firefighters?The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-66227091184858222122009-05-26T15:25:32.395-05:002009-05-26T15:25:32.395-05:00Not the ending I wanted to hear. Kind of bittersw...Not the ending I wanted to hear. Kind of bittersweet isn't it? Piano on the porch....wow....that must have been something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642967022028132751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69645039782625776842009-05-26T14:45:11.455-05:002009-05-26T14:45:11.455-05:00That just makes me soooo sad. I love old farmhous...That just makes me soooo sad. I love old farmhouses, they are full of such wonderful history and family life.Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4143828514688826082009-05-26T14:10:19.440-05:002009-05-26T14:10:19.440-05:00What a lovely story. I hate to see places like th...What a lovely story. I hate to see places like that destroyed. Have a nice day.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.com