tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post3946827527895907949..comments2024-03-24T10:48:51.299-04:00Comments on Bejeweledquilts by barb: PINEAPPLES AND TURTLES.....WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-10522289282502215222010-11-29T14:46:36.908-05:002010-11-29T14:46:36.908-05:00I think it's a great omen of good things to co...I think it's a great omen of good things to come that you have pineapples growing as you are leaving. What a wonderful welcome for whoever comes behind you, and a great last remembrance for you of your time there. Hope to see you soon. Safe travels.Susan Entwistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637371699937967807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-39004999093662830672010-11-29T01:46:01.463-05:002010-11-29T01:46:01.463-05:00We have one lonely pineapple growing...someone wil...We have one lonely pineapple growing...someone will enjoy your pineapple fruit..shame it won't be you..<br />Julia ♥Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207957464039686839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-75908910817958515592010-11-28T19:07:39.507-05:002010-11-28T19:07:39.507-05:00How fun to see your pineapples!! I have three pla...How fun to see your pineapples!! I have three plants that are thriving, but haven't yet started to produce. I am hoping they will this year. How sad for you to not be able to enjoy them after babying them this long.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-14738240209641181332010-11-28T14:23:42.414-05:002010-11-28T14:23:42.414-05:00Wow! It's so great that you were able to see a...Wow! It's so great that you were able to see a couple of your pineapples grow! So exciting! Love your turtle earings and bracelet! Such a great gift!Arianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-58206320698085643682010-11-28T12:02:55.096-05:002010-11-28T12:02:55.096-05:00My Mom always said you should leave your home bett...My Mom always said you should leave your home better than you found it (Air Force family). Someone will love your pineapple plantation! Good luck with the move.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415448091632852616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-90366823249342778652010-11-28T11:46:33.994-05:002010-11-28T11:46:33.994-05:00How cool is that!? I grew orange trees once from ...How cool is that!? I grew orange trees once from seeds from a really good orange, but living above the tropics, I had them in pots so I could bring them in during the winter. Eventually I decided it was too much trouble & just let them go. They got to about 3 feet though.<br /><br />Envious of fresh pineapple & what a shame you will miss out on the first ones!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-12248594823284956432010-11-27T16:01:39.738-05:002010-11-27T16:01:39.738-05:00How long have you been in the American Samoa? How ...How long have you been in the American Samoa? How long does it take to grow a pineapple. I didn't know you planted the tops- it sounds like an interesting process. How nice you got to see it to fruition even if you won't be able to eat it..<br />Do turtles have a significance in Samoan culture. I know that some animals have meaning and importance in other cultures so that is why I ask- and curiosity too.<br />Hope your last two days are rich with fun experiences- It sounds like you have so many beautiful memories that you are taking with you.<br />Warmest regards,<br />Annaquiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-84792982096892606502010-11-27T15:47:44.009-05:002010-11-27T15:47:44.009-05:00Your pineapples are so neat. I hope the next resi...Your pineapples are so neat. I hope the next residents appreciate your efforts.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434220084140118982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-41034052838949928282010-11-27T13:34:21.208-05:002010-11-27T13:34:21.208-05:00I love the look of pineapple plants. Love turtles...I love the look of pineapple plants. Love turtles too!<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-88344904543386595112010-11-27T12:12:47.946-05:002010-11-27T12:12:47.946-05:00hope you take the time to grow a pineapple just fo...hope you take the time to grow a pineapple just for fun after you get moved. I bet a lot of future new friends have never seen a plant. brings back memories from when I was a kid on the islandsCheryl Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381571396901353377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-55426047953513196412010-11-27T11:18:11.729-05:002010-11-27T11:18:11.729-05:00Wow, that is the coolest...love the pineapples, yo...Wow, that is the coolest...love the pineapples, you should be so proud!!! Love that...too bad you can't take them with you, or at least enjoy a snack!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936347065663772216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-70927446306930191152010-11-27T10:45:42.721-05:002010-11-27T10:45:42.721-05:00What fun!!! Love the pineapples! Good luck on th...What fun!!! Love the pineapples! Good luck on the move... wish you could take your yummy treats with you :o) But they will be a warm "welcome" for someone!Katie :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14268150291942970415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-14689127158274747742010-11-27T10:13:21.444-05:002010-11-27T10:13:21.444-05:00Love those pineapples, I wonder if you can grow th...Love those pineapples, I wonder if you can grow them indoors in Virginia? I planted a pineapple when my daughter was 3 and it produces every year. It also moves around the garden, the mama plant dies and the baby grows so a plant moving slowly around the garden is kind of like a turtle.Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-43748416667028163912010-11-27T09:53:11.371-05:002010-11-27T09:53:11.371-05:00Wow! That's so cool!!
I still can't be...Wow! That's so cool!! <br /><br />I still can't believe you are going from sunshine to snow soon. BrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrYvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779262789435737091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-1517372741770153862010-11-27T09:53:09.910-05:002010-11-27T09:53:09.910-05:00How sad that you will not be able to eat the pinea...How sad that you will not be able to eat the pineapples!! I'm sure someone will enjoy them. Have fun unpacking everything in your new place :0)<br /><br />CrispyCrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784813169069471560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-86421710748983478532010-11-27T09:44:39.069-05:002010-11-27T09:44:39.069-05:00They do have something in common - Island goodness...They do have something in common - Island goodness that you will always remember fondly. <br /><br />When I move to the Yucatan, I may have to try growing pineapples. I adore fresh pineapple.Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-35330381228449516912010-11-27T09:11:56.223-05:002010-11-27T09:11:56.223-05:00It seems like you can produce anything you touch :...It seems like you can produce anything you touch :-) Now you will have to make a pineapple quilt after you move!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-31108926164260173582010-11-27T09:08:49.039-05:002010-11-27T09:08:49.039-05:00Next pineapple we have I am going to try that. Awe...Next pineapple we have I am going to try that. Awesome! W hen is your moving day? Where did you find your house?Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679356609454208198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-76958078338406227902010-11-27T08:50:12.667-05:002010-11-27T08:50:12.667-05:00When I was a young girl, I remember my grandmother...When I was a young girl, I remember my grandmother having a little pineapple plant in a pot in the house. It got a pineapple on it too! It was so cool! :0)Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678326070918510419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-39553462033739057902010-11-27T08:47:59.797-05:002010-11-27T08:47:59.797-05:00Oh, I don't know Barb. I think I'd have to...Oh, I don't know Barb. I think I'd have to pick those babies!! And those earrings look like they were made from your pattern!Melissa ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14733647867832856001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-68516020273586008912010-11-27T08:21:13.385-05:002010-11-27T08:21:13.385-05:00I'm so glad you got to see your pineapples bef...I'm so glad you got to see your pineapples before you left. They're cute and I'm sure the next person who lives there will enjoy them.Jackie's Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728521317964661942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-58375633871518139872010-11-27T07:52:03.518-05:002010-11-27T07:52:03.518-05:00My mom grew a pineapple in a pot in the house year...My mom grew a pineapple in a pot in the house years ago. It got knocked over some how and got broken off and never got that big. You might try it when you get moved.Tudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870200769750413493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-36363006886173027702010-11-27T06:38:44.971-05:002010-11-27T06:38:44.971-05:00Wow! I have heard of planting the pineapple tops ...Wow! I have heard of planting the pineapple tops and growing new pineapples, but I have never seen it done. Amazing! Love those turtles. Very cute!hettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090080775748699453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-87658165568624637272010-11-27T06:37:13.654-05:002010-11-27T06:37:13.654-05:00I enjoyed hearing about you planting the pineapple...I enjoyed hearing about you planting the pineapple. Fresh pineapple in a Pineapple Upside Down cake. Yumo! How cute are your earrings and bracelet!JustCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639059288945166225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-88320424495317402352010-11-27T00:47:59.761-05:002010-11-27T00:47:59.761-05:00That is SO COOL! I've never seen a pineapple a...That is SO COOL! I've never seen a pineapple actually growing. It's sad that you won't get to enjoy them, though. :( It must be so hard for you to leave, even though you're headed home.<br /><br />Love the turtles. More gifts - see, I told you you'd be missed!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195321113478744338noreply@blogger.com