tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post1338773822707406430..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Plats en inoxKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-1493701122712428832013-07-11T17:08:39.748+02:002013-07-11T17:08:39.748+02:00That's very fine, Jean. Walt and I have some o...That's very fine, Jean. Walt and I have some old pieces of cookware that we've bought in second-hand or antique stores over the years, but that's not the same thing -- less special. Sadly, a lot of usable and attractive 'stuff' just ends up in land fills these days.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-21320823719561480882013-07-11T16:35:30.364+02:002013-07-11T16:35:30.364+02:00Isn't it wonderful to have something so useful...Isn't it wonderful to have something so useful that also has history and friendship attached?<br />John Gray posted today that we never really own "stuff". We just look after it for a while, then it's passed on, along with the memories.<br />One of my most treasured possessions is a large brown stewpot that belonged to my grandmother. She passed it on to my mother, who gave it to me when I first set up my own home. Assuming it was a wedding present for my grandmother, which I can't be sure but is very likely, it must be about 90 years old and I still use it to make beef stew.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-15577050838454852232013-07-11T09:16:15.926+02:002013-07-11T09:16:15.926+02:00I wonder if CHM knows how old that set of stainles...I wonder if CHM knows how old that set of stainless ware might be. I'll have to ask him.<br /><br />Thanks for your nice comment, starman.<br /><br />I have a set of pyrex mixing bowls that are older than I am. I know that because my mother gave them to me. She herself got them as a wedding present in the 1940s.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-61766090461926542962013-07-11T09:08:59.464+02:002013-07-11T09:08:59.464+02:00If I was going to give away cookware my mother use...If I was going to give away cookware my mother used and cherished, I couldn't think of two better guys to whom to give it.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-4360688852495503962013-07-11T02:36:22.381+02:002013-07-11T02:36:22.381+02:00I'm admiring the stainless steel dishes and pl...I'm admiring the stainless steel dishes and platters.<br />What a generous gift from CHM.<br />I am in love with your table too.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-88144567123966493542013-07-10T18:33:28.630+02:002013-07-10T18:33:28.630+02:00Everyone said it already!
We have a platter and t...Everyone said it already!<br /><br />We have a platter and two bowls that resemble yours. We use them constantly--so practical and handy.chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-3051034400807033482013-07-10T15:41:29.197+02:002013-07-10T15:41:29.197+02:00Ditto!Ditto!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-68005868838797917262013-07-10T15:14:15.495+02:002013-07-10T15:14:15.495+02:00With such a family history for CHM, not only was h...With such a family history for CHM, not only was he showing how much he values your friendship, Ken, he also knew you and Walt will always (my guess!)think of him and his Mother when the dishes are used. CHM is a true friend - but then, you already knew that! How thrilling. We will all be enjoying them!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911284607089608538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-53072330777861287702013-07-10T15:09:31.942+02:002013-07-10T15:09:31.942+02:00how nice of CHM......I know y'all will be usin...how nice of CHM......I know y'all will be using them regularlymelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337254308066184912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-33059005934097097542013-07-10T14:39:57.608+02:002013-07-10T14:39:57.608+02:00Such a nice gift, chm! You'll never worry abou...Such a nice gift, chm! You'll never worry about breaking one of those nice pieces! I still enjoying using two small stainless steel casseroles that I got when I married. <br /><br />Sheila, I remember when chm gave Ken those jelly jars- the suitcase was probably heavier that go around :-)Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6186894084525965282013-07-10T14:38:26.660+02:002013-07-10T14:38:26.660+02:00That's a beautiful set. What a nice gift from ...That's a beautiful set. What a nice gift from CHM :-)The Beaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457136925020206640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-10374028283199618982013-07-10T14:16:28.563+02:002013-07-10T14:16:28.563+02:00WOW! what a wonderful gift! just lovely!WOW! what a wonderful gift! just lovely!Ohiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606563929369721111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-63430776291462989662013-07-10T14:12:35.570+02:002013-07-10T14:12:35.570+02:00Lucky you....and wasn't CHM the
source of all ...Lucky you....and wasn't CHM the<br />source of all those Bonne Maman<br />jars you have? Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335063080532127542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-6519794833118026452013-07-10T13:55:47.898+02:002013-07-10T13:55:47.898+02:00You have a very good friend in chm but then you al...You have a very good friend in chm but then you already know that. :)BettyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515411225404016249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-71195357655333278072013-07-10T11:22:34.428+02:002013-07-10T11:22:34.428+02:00Gaynor, Antoinette, Niall, Susan, isn't that a...Gaynor, Antoinette, Niall, Susan, isn't that a nice set? Practical (diswasher-safe) and good-looking...Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-36516975540737398542013-07-10T10:02:29.539+02:002013-07-10T10:02:29.539+02:00The platters and dishes are great.
It's good...The platters and dishes are great.<br /><br /> It's good to know that you will be using the platters regularly, and appreciate both the generosity of the gift and their history.GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23695141352844732832013-07-10T09:43:21.925+02:002013-07-10T09:43:21.925+02:00What a great present with its history. The platter...What a great present with its history. The platters look like new! I'm sure you'll do them proud :-)Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-56733231231732957292013-07-10T08:53:09.005+02:002013-07-10T08:53:09.005+02:00Ellen, the suitcase was actually not nearly as hea...Ellen, the suitcase was actually not nearly as heavy as it is when I bring it back from the U.S.<br /><br />I'll be back in Paris from 7/24 until 7/27. Maybe you'll be in town then...Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-64843894353874027142013-07-10T08:45:08.420+02:002013-07-10T08:45:08.420+02:00What a beautiful set!
(Must've been a very hea...What a beautiful set!<br />(Must've been a very heavy suitcase!)Ellen Lebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929639076042070115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-78834259226037587092013-07-10T08:02:59.369+02:002013-07-10T08:02:59.369+02:00What a great gift. It's nice to have things wi...What a great gift. It's nice to have things with a story. They are in wonderful condition, and you are the perfect recipients.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-2733141470236744782013-07-10T07:45:12.711+02:002013-07-10T07:45:12.711+02:00So glad you and Walt like them. I am happy they fo...So glad you and Walt like them. I am happy they found a new loving home :)chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.com