When I saw the title, I knew Iād be in tears by the end of it. Being in the same age group as you and Les, I kind of knew what was coming. What a lovely tribute to beautiful land, the fabulous bounty it gave you and the people who were smart enough to move there and enjoy it for 45 years. Once again - in appreciation, John.
Ahhh John, thank you for the well written tribute to your families history. I too share in a family farming business with my siblings, that my parents started and my brother joined them after he graduated from Cal Poly, in 1979. Kirk has been farming since 1980, learning from my dad. Fortunately we are a small family and we all get along and let Kirk be the farmer. Hi to Leslie!
We worked together for how many years and I never received a single Gravenstein! Hah. Love it, John. I think "Next Chapter" is gradually working its way into a film. I'd go and see it.
What a year for you and your family, John. Whew. As I read this beautiful homage to the Gravensteins, and your family history, I kept hearing Jim Croce sing ā Time in a Bottle ā in my mind. You and Leslie , put it in bags to enjoy. Bravo.
So well written. I have read it again and share with my siblings
Ah, John, I love Gravensteins. And what a beautiful story of your loving family memories. Thanks for sharing this heartrending journey with us.
When I saw the title, I knew Iād be in tears by the end of it. Being in the same age group as you and Les, I kind of knew what was coming. What a lovely tribute to beautiful land, the fabulous bounty it gave you and the people who were smart enough to move there and enjoy it for 45 years. Once again - in appreciation, John.
Patty
Ahhh John, thank you for the well written tribute to your families history. I too share in a family farming business with my siblings, that my parents started and my brother joined them after he graduated from Cal Poly, in 1979. Kirk has been farming since 1980, learning from my dad. Fortunately we are a small family and we all get along and let Kirk be the farmer. Hi to Leslie!
Jill
We worked together for how many years and I never received a single Gravenstein! Hah. Love it, John. I think "Next Chapter" is gradually working its way into a film. I'd go and see it.
What a year for you and your family, John. Whew. As I read this beautiful homage to the Gravensteins, and your family history, I kept hearing Jim Croce sing ā Time in a Bottle ā in my mind. You and Leslie , put it in bags to enjoy. Bravo.