tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post7332188535295238416..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: In Search of the Perfect PumpkinRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-32246727098426864972008-10-29T17:21:00.000-05:002008-10-29T17:21:00.000-05:00What wonderful pix of your grandkids. It does do m...What wonderful pix of your grandkids. It does do my heart good when my great,grandsons come running holler'n "Hey MeMa". They do keep you young in heart if not in body. I just wish I could do more with mine. I also have 2 grandsons. Their parents do a lot with them.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167298790872032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-13569352177363575952008-10-29T08:49:00.000-05:002008-10-29T08:49:00.000-05:00I just saw Joyce's comment: I am jealous that you ...I just saw Joyce's comment: I am jealous that you have grandchildren full stop! What a fabulous time you had with them. What would anyone do with such huge pumpkins?!<BR/>I'm glad you got yours in the end though.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-86961557225317795762008-10-29T08:42:00.000-05:002008-10-29T08:42:00.000-05:00I have an award for you! Go to my blog and pick it...I have an award for you! Go to my blog and pick it up! I like your blog.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-24642922190593599482008-10-29T07:11:00.000-05:002008-10-29T07:11:00.000-05:00What a wonderful story! You must have enjoyed this...What a wonderful story! You must have enjoyed this day yourself greatly. Thanks for sharing it!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-5545859742220193662008-10-29T04:55:00.000-05:002008-10-29T04:55:00.000-05:00It sounds like you had a brilliant time, it looks ...It sounds like you had a brilliant time, it looks a great place to visit, mine would love it there too. Isn't it great when you can do these things again with your children and then grandchildren, I'm not suprised it cheered you up.Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-27600544588264626242008-10-29T00:12:00.000-05:002008-10-29T00:12:00.000-05:00Really enjoyed your blog.You brought a smile to my...Really enjoyed your blog.<BR/>You brought a smile to my face sharing a wonderful time with your grandchildren.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82405021922679270422008-10-28T20:37:00.000-05:002008-10-28T20:37:00.000-05:00What a lovely memory to pass along to your grandch...What a lovely memory to pass along to your grandchildren. Looks like your search paid off. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45639006241538090412008-10-28T19:58:00.000-05:002008-10-28T19:58:00.000-05:00MMD, I must admit the Halloween pumpkins (includin...MMD, I must admit the Halloween pumpkins (including the "innards") wind up as compost; I really should try roasting seeds sometime again.<BR/><BR/>Mean Mom, There are several pumpkin fields within driving range for us, so it makes it much more fun than going to the supermarket. I think going trick-or-treating at your son's home sounds like fun:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-5684691264631207262008-10-28T19:45:00.000-05:002008-10-28T19:45:00.000-05:00I love your 'autumny' photos, in particular and it...I love your 'autumny' photos, in particular and it was great to read about your search for pumpkins with your grandchildren. Sadly, I've never had the opportunity to go pumpkin hunting. Ours had to come from the local supermarket, because there was no other choice.<BR/><BR/>My eldest son is in his own house for the first time, this year and has already carved his pumpkin, ready for trick or treaters. He will be lucky if he has any, as he has moved to a tiny village, with not much around it! I've told my husband that we will have to dress up and call by so that he isn't disappointed!!Mean Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829239249872290230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-69878030466319636362008-10-28T10:42:00.000-05:002008-10-28T10:42:00.000-05:00What a good grandma you are! These will be the me...What a good grandma you are! These will be the memories that the grandkids will cherish.<BR/>I got my pumpkins at Whole Foods. Their pumpkins seem to have better tasting seeds than other pumpkins.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8188731439316355762008-10-28T09:26:00.000-05:002008-10-28T09:26:00.000-05:00DP, Welcome back to Blog Land! I've tried to rais...DP, Welcome back to Blog Land! I've tried to raise pumpkins a few times, but they do take a lot of work to keep the bugs at bay, not to mention all the space they need. I agree, much easier to buy them!<BR/><BR/>Marmee, My little helpers are indeed precious to me. They can turn a simple outing into so much fun.<BR/><BR/>IGW, I haven't roasted pumpkin seeds in years--thanks for the reminder! Some years I have tried to save the seeds to plant the following spring, but without much luck. Much easier just to throw the rotting pumpkin out into the garden:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-10788353584613466202008-10-28T09:13:00.000-05:002008-10-28T09:13:00.000-05:00My grandsons and I found the 2 perfect pumpkins th...My grandsons and I found the 2 perfect pumpkins this weekend, a good time was had by all, even the roasted pumpkin seeds were good.Iowa Gardening Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457574109288160557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-41306171841591350232008-10-27T22:53:00.000-05:002008-10-27T22:53:00.000-05:00those do look like perfect pumpkins you did good w...those do look like perfect pumpkins you did good with your little helpers. how much fun you all must have had!marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-39370493827736549882008-10-27T22:39:00.000-05:002008-10-27T22:39:00.000-05:00Hi Rose- Thanks for visiting my blog. What a wonde...Hi Rose- Thanks for visiting my blog. What a wonderful day you had with your grandchildren. They are so cute, and they looked like they had so much fun. Those little gourds are so adorable- I almost want to grow some in my garden. I've thought of growing pumpkins too, but they're not a veggie/fruit that you can eat all summer/fall long, lol, so I'll stick to buying them. Happy Halloween!DP Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729511776841579464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9437285890261586402008-10-27T20:19:00.000-05:002008-10-27T20:19:00.000-05:00Cindy, I am so lucky they are all nearby so I do g...Cindy, I am so lucky they are all nearby so I do get to spend time with them; I'm also the "emergency babysitter" whenever one of them is sick. Posting the jack o'lantern on Halloween sounds like a great idea!<BR/><BR/>W2W, the older we get, the more we realize how precious time is. And some days I find myself going in circles:) By the way, didn't get around to replying last time, but a "herd" of woolly worms just popped into my head; rather silly term, but then I couldn't think of another word to use--a senior moment, perhaps.<BR/><BR/>Marnie, Sounds like a great way to spend a Sat. afternoon, and from the weather forecast I've heard, good thing you didn't wait till this week!<BR/><BR/>Beckie, I know you treasure every moment you get to spend with your "girls." A smile, a hug, an "I love you, Grandma"--nothing can top that.<BR/><BR/>Joey, Thanks; we did have fun. No one's ever called me "Granny Rose," but I kind of like it. Beckie and I are still trying to decide which one of us is Thelma and which one is Louise; we'll let you know when we figure it out:)<BR/><BR/>Cheryl, I know you enjoy time spent with Poppi and your grandson as much as I do with mine. They are truly precious. The great part about the grandchildren is that they still enjoy the simple things like searching for a pumpkin or finding a praying mantis on my flowers.<BR/><BR/>Susie, I don't really remember even getting pumpkins when I was a child unless we grew them. I guess this was a tradition I started with my children and have tried to continue with the grandkids. <BR/><BR/>Lisa, this is a case where the trip is more fun than getting to the destination. And I think my grandkids are pretty perfect, too:) Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Wendy, I had several much better pictures of them individually, but my children are a little uneasy about my posting photos of the kids. I've tried to explain that the only people (I think) who read this blog are wonderful people who share a love of children!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-74131244740052144082008-10-27T19:22:00.000-05:002008-10-27T19:22:00.000-05:00Oh what wonderful memories you are making, Rose!I'...Oh what wonderful memories you are making, Rose!<BR/>I'm glad you had your camera - those grandkids of yours look sweet at the farm. And grandson #1 sliding down the slide too!<BR/><BR/>I'm with you - I can't lift most of those pumpkins, so I just get little ones for home.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I almost forgot - pony rides! How children love them! And I also feel guilty for those poor ponys, but at least they are cared for.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-76152088888855900122008-10-27T18:46:00.000-05:002008-10-27T18:46:00.000-05:00What fun. You do have a group of perfect grandchi...What fun. You do have a group of perfect grandchildren too.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-84807874748137710902008-10-27T18:12:00.000-05:002008-10-27T18:12:00.000-05:00Tina, After you've raised your children, you reali...Tina, After you've raised your children, you realize how quickly time flies and learn to cherish every moment with the little ones, don't you? It seems like only yesterday the oldest one--who's now 13--was toddling around.<BR/><BR/>Gail, I'm surprised that my boys still remember the pumpkin patch; I hope the grandchildren will have fond memories, too. You're so right about them lifting my spirits in a way nothing else can!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-22678226946346700892008-10-27T17:48:00.000-05:002008-10-27T17:48:00.000-05:00What wonderful pumpkin stories Rose. I don't ever ...What wonderful pumpkin stories Rose. I don't ever remember going on pumpkin hunts as a kid. Looks like all the grand kids had a great time and what wonderful memories you are creating for them.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-25442496131753540242008-10-27T13:44:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:44:00.000-05:00How lovely Rose.......special time to share with o...How lovely Rose.......special time to share with our grandchildren....you can't beat it.....and as you so rightly say when they run to shouting Grandma, your spirits are raised sky high.....<BR/><BR/>I love the search for the perfect pumpkin and all the other attractions at the farm...thank you for letting me into your world, it was such fun.........do agree with you about the ponies, I thought it was just 'me'Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65348686474422006352008-10-27T13:27:00.000-05:002008-10-27T13:27:00.000-05:00Loved this post, Granny Rose. Thanks for including...Loved this post, Granny Rose. Thanks for including us with your lovely family. Who can resist a punkin' patch adventure!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-77743924905767695512008-10-27T12:05:00.000-05:002008-10-27T12:05:00.000-05:00I know all your little ones enjoyed the day spent ...I know all your little ones enjoyed the day spent with you- making wonderful memories for them and for you. This grandma knows full well the joy of having the grands come running with hugs. As Frances said, brings tears to the eyes and a lump in the throat. This grandma didn't get much done in the way of Halloween this year, but will have lots of goodies to hand out never the less.beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-65280695351600159672008-10-27T11:29:00.000-05:002008-10-27T11:29:00.000-05:00I spent Saturday much the same way. Brought home f...I spent Saturday much the same way. Brought home fresh apple donuts and fresh pressed cider. Looked at the pumpkins and the fall decorations. <BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-66223419809505121542008-10-27T10:17:00.000-05:002008-10-27T10:17:00.000-05:00You're right Rose, about it being only a matter of...You're right Rose, about it being only a matter of time (referring to life here), and you spent some of yours very wisely. Your grandchildren will cherish it forever in memories. The picture of the ponies was very insightful. We all get to take our turns getting to ride and then actually carrying the load sooner or later. The object lesson for the kids (and adults) would be even more meaningful if there was a grindstone milling some grain at the center of the wheel. What a wonderful post, Rose!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-35374304558128463342008-10-27T10:15:00.000-05:002008-10-27T10:15:00.000-05:00Rose - What a perfect, lovely day you describe wit...Rose - What a perfect, lovely day you describe with your lovely grandchildren. It's wonderful you can spend so much time with them. Your pumpkins look great, and I hope we get to see a picture of them carved!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02388267373707402090noreply@blogger.com