tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post2444350883545839183..comments2024-03-11T03:55:02.214-05:00Comments on Coffee with the Hermit: A Quilt Is Like A Hug...HermitJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-8978909640635122932008-12-09T03:34:00.000-06:002008-12-09T03:34:00.000-06:00Well, i'm not so sure it would qualify as a 'quilt...Well, i'm not so sure it would qualify as a 'quilt' and certainly not a foley's one, but MY sis sent me for my b.day last year(what i would term) an AFGAN. My pleasure in it is two--no, come to type,THREE--fold (no pun intended:<BR/>1)It came from my sis.<BR/>2)She 'imported' it from IRELAND. "Store"bought, mayhap it could be (loosely)defined, but the hand-made Aran Isles crochet quality is non parallel.<BR/>3]a) it is WARM WARM WARM!!!--Merino wool handcrafted in the region of my ancestry, with<BR/> b) Beautiful Celtic-patterned (pronounced 'Keltic' for there is no 'soft' C in the Gaelic tongues). <BR/><BR/>And, if i may, one comment to js-- why the fret over one who has moved on? did he not teach that Advancement is the penultimate journey? Seems part of the reason i can't follow the western of the 'big 3'; the hypocracy of spending ones whole 'life' desiring the Next Step, but (followers) mourning when that Path is achieved...<BR/>A quilt... it's HERE and NOW<BR/>what the (pardon the expression) HELL is THAT?!?<BR/><BR/>Hey hermit-- NICE SHOT!!! great visual, dude.<BR/>cygnusCygnus MacLlyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501567755613392501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-64809301478691473982008-12-08T23:53:00.000-06:002008-12-08T23:53:00.000-06:00Hey John...let me start by saying that if you had ...Hey John...let me start by saying that if you had taken the time to really read the post today, you would have noticed that it was about the putting together preparations for the move to the country. <BR/><BR/>The quilts mentioned in the post serve two purposes...one to stay warm and the other to call up some memories of better times.<BR/><BR/>As far as my vow to say what I please, post what I believe and not follow what others think I should write...I offer this . I wanted to write about quilts, I wanted to write about hugs and the quiet sounds of my parents talking in the other, I wanted to write about getting my stuff together for my move! It was my post, that's what I wanted to post about, and so I did!<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about the loss of your spiritual leader. I'm sorry that you feel the need to belittle me for posting about what were better times for me. Although I feel you were wrong to say what you did in the manner you said it, I do not ban people from my blog for speaking their minds.<BR/><BR/>I might make a suggestion if I may. Take a deep breath, do some meditation, think some pleasant thoughts, and try and find someone to exchange a hug with!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-82781507016719524832008-12-08T22:03:00.000-06:002008-12-08T22:03:00.000-06:00Hey Ashley...appreciate the visit.The biggest prob...Hey Ashley...appreciate the visit.The biggest problem you will have right now with starting a quilt right now is having a place to spread your stuff out.<BR/><BR/>Might want to wait until you get moved...HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-43937939136094645212008-12-08T21:55:00.000-06:002008-12-08T21:55:00.000-06:00well am not sure how to respond to all this....Ma...well am not sure how to respond to all this....<BR/><BR/>Maybe I just better shut up.<BR/><BR/>I mean... quilts!<BR/><BR/>Nothing re you Jim... just quilts.<BR/><BR/>sorry, have not been feeling well after my Teacher gave up his Physical Body. And that seems far more important to me... as why? vs. quilts.<BR/><BR/>I just feel that many folks are hiding their heads in quilts. Or sands. Or waters. Or their favorites.<BR/><BR/>Sorry.<BR/><BR/>Just had to say it. Ban me if you will.<BR/><BR/>js<BR/><BR/>Hey Jim? what happened to your freed to say what you will, how you feel and so on? Of a few days ago? Now you're talking about quilts for god's sake.<BR/><BR/>ok, sorry, am NOT in my right mind.<BR/><BR/>jsjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506841850041703471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-45090215108289398562008-12-08T21:50:00.000-06:002008-12-08T21:50:00.000-06:00Hey PreparedWarrior...thanks for stopping by.Alway...Hey PreparedWarrior...thanks for stopping by.Always glad to see a new face come for a visit.<BR/><BR/>I've been very fortunate in always being around quilters. My mom is still at it even though she is a little past 80...(young not old!)<BR/><BR/>Only a quilt used for a number of years has the true feel that homemade quilts are known for. Nothing like it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for stopping by, and don't be a stranger...OK?HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-90178189355952067442008-12-08T21:36:00.000-06:002008-12-08T21:36:00.000-06:00I love quilts. Mostly homemade ones. A agree wit...I love quilts. Mostly homemade ones. A agree with Preparedwarrior... Quilts bought at the store may look nice, but they just don't feel as snug as the ones Nanny makes. It's one of the reasons I want to take up quilting.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>AshleyNokihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856143453343678103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-85935091503935056612008-12-08T21:22:00.000-06:002008-12-08T21:22:00.000-06:00Yep, quilts are great, and those machine made stor...Yep, quilts are great, and those machine made store bought ones are junk. <BR/><BR/>I just started my first quilt this past weekend. The hardest thing so far is picking my colors and the pattern for the quilt. Going simple the first time around.Preparedwarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752160865986799665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-29949071574397429102008-12-08T10:30:00.000-06:002008-12-08T10:30:00.000-06:00Hey Lydia...thanks for the visit. I think we all h...Hey Lydia...thanks for the visit. I think we all have our own version of the quilt/blanket like you mentioned.Something, or in some cases someone who can be a source of some much needed comfort in times of stress.<BR/><BR/>Besides, anything that is close to a hug is always appreciated, right?HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-50121212677526637252008-12-08T09:58:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:58:00.000-06:00Good morning Jim,Nice heartwarming story. Thanks f...Good morning Jim,<BR/><BR/>Nice heartwarming story. Thanks for evoking some memories. My oldest daughter still has her blanket from her first "grown up" bed. She loves that thing. I have a quilt/blanket which to this day, and at my age, still feel comfort with, when pulling it close to me after a bad or stressful day.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day Jim.<BR/>lydiaLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267902449369439536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-44345751138564009622008-12-08T09:43:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:43:00.000-06:00Hey Cat...maybe because most homemade quilts are m...Hey Cat...maybe because most homemade quilts are more carefully put together is the reason they seem to last. Who knows?<BR/><BR/>But the hubby is right...nothing like burrowing down between the covers with a quilt on top to snug you in for the night!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by...HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-21185071208187719962008-12-08T09:34:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:34:00.000-06:00Quilts. Lovely things, indeed. My husband's fami...Quilts. Lovely things, indeed. My husband's family always had quilts when he was growing up. Mine didn't, really. He says, like you do, that there's nothing like burrowing down under the weight of a quilt for the night. <BR/><BR/>The quilts I have bought in the recent past from the regular stores have been such a disappointment... they have just fallen apart. Give me a good old homemade one any day.<BR/><BR/>Have a good one, my friend,<BR/>Cat<BR/>:)Cat Meltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128837220469414630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-59301733020317279422008-12-08T08:24:00.000-06:002008-12-08T08:24:00.000-06:00Hey Sis...thanks for dropping by. Yeah, we certain...Hey Sis...thanks for dropping by. Yeah, we certainly got our use from those old "Foley quilts", but then we always had active imaginations as kids, didn't we?<BR/><BR/>Sure am glad you enjoyed the post.Thanks for the comments...<BR/><BR/>Love ya...HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474304103076898115.post-20103005637039945152008-12-08T08:15:00.000-06:002008-12-08T08:15:00.000-06:00Bubba - you alwys bring back the greatest memories...Bubba - you alwys bring back the greatest memories! I do remember the "Foley's quilts", and how versatile they were - we used them for everything, didn't we?<BR/>As much as I love the thought of you following your dream, I hate to read of your preparations for your move - long ways off distance-wise, but getting closer time-wise. Love you lots, no matter where we are.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com