tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post2533686105636796511..comments2023-11-29T12:41:34.401-05:00Comments on The Corner Yard: Determination and SacrificeRibbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-90282537990108363962010-04-20T17:20:50.210-04:002010-04-20T17:20:50.210-04:00Here's a "thank you" on behalf of th...Here's a "thank you" on behalf of those who weren't aware that you would have liked one. I say communication is a great thing, and the next time you send out an email announcing a plant giveaway, let them know that you'd appreciate hearing from those who accepted your gift. Because gifts deserve thank yous.Lou Murray's Green Worldhttp://greenlifeinsocal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-29236112940112626022010-04-17T12:36:09.905-04:002010-04-17T12:36:09.905-04:00I say very rude- especially since you sent out an ...I say very rude- especially since you sent out an email and all they had to do was hit "reply". Just know your children will not grow up to be like those who didn't say thanks- and that hopefully your veggies will help others be a little healthier :)Atrox_https://www.blogger.com/profile/02011115803170578072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-20626847197574698422010-04-15T17:47:20.221-04:002010-04-15T17:47:20.221-04:00I have been giving away surplus vegetables for 53...I have been giving away surplus vegetables for 53 years and have not received one thank you. Come this summer, guess what, I will be giving away more. Johnjbest123https://www.blogger.com/profile/13662386281191289348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-47679470049262090922010-04-15T11:22:54.979-04:002010-04-15T11:22:54.979-04:00Expressing gratitude is almost never a bad idea. G...Expressing gratitude is almost never a bad idea. Good luck with all the moving about. I wish I had sweet potatoes.Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-54210557250767003632010-04-15T10:20:50.532-04:002010-04-15T10:20:50.532-04:00You know, I'm not upset. I'm not pissed a...You know, I'm not upset. I'm not pissed and I never, ever even thought to receive a thank you, but it only came to my mind when I got the negative responses. Eh, it is what it is. I'm still going to put my next batch out and tomorrow I'll bring all of my bolting onions since I can't use them all by myself.Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-70803778810111410042010-04-15T08:55:53.371-04:002010-04-15T08:55:53.371-04:00I can't imagine taking someone's tomato pl...I can't imagine taking someone's tomato plant and not saying thanks. In fact, I would probably go to you tomato seedling in havd and say how excited I was to be growing it.<br />I have a feeling one person may have taken the whole lot and is embarrassed to admit it. If I were you, I'd be "pissed".Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-91444469414008053762010-04-15T07:59:36.390-04:002010-04-15T07:59:36.390-04:00Oh I would have been a little hurt too. It seems t...Oh I would have been a little hurt too. It seems the only feedback you received from your generosity was negative...you didn't have enough to go around. <br /><br />I hope those who were able to benefit from your surplus seedlings remember your generosity when they are eating the fruit from the tomato plants.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-13546933664515194882010-04-15T07:34:46.794-04:002010-04-15T07:34:46.794-04:00Sorry Ribbit, it is too bad no one said "than...Sorry Ribbit, it is too bad no one said "thanks!", when they clearly were very excited to grab a tomato plant. I totally get what you are feeling- not *expecting* a thank-you, but it is just the polite thing to do and if you had hear a few you wouldn't have even noticed a lack of the rest.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457953816169352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-70025137210583726482010-04-15T07:23:57.659-04:002010-04-15T07:23:57.659-04:00I know how you feel, every year I grow extras for ...I know how you feel, every year I grow extras for my annual "seed swap party", and it seems I am the only one who has any, and I have already received emails "verifying" that I will have tomatoes this year... it is expected apparently... maybe next year I will charge for them! Or at the very least have a donation can out at the party for a good cause. It seems the most profuse thankers are the other gardeners, since they know the value of a tomato raised from seed!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-27315750990903344742010-04-15T05:05:24.404-04:002010-04-15T05:05:24.404-04:00No, they shouldn't be, and my intent wasn'...No, they shouldn't be, and my intent wasn't to shame, but to work things out with myself. I do have one dear friend who emailed me to hold one for her and I didn't get back down there in time. She'll be the first to get one from the next batch!Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930778534030920874.post-45630326298051179172010-04-15T00:09:52.539-04:002010-04-15T00:09:52.539-04:00Granddaughter Alicia would say "How rude!&quo...Granddaughter Alicia would say "How rude!", and I'd have to agree. I'd think twice before offering any again. Or maybe next time, have people sign up for them on a first come, first serve basis. That way you'd know who got them, and if they didn't say "thanks" they'd get crossed off the list foreverandeveramen.<br /><br />I hope they're all reading your blog ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.com