tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post6684947407183499332..comments2023-05-12T09:52:51.723-04:00Comments on MyTexasGardens: A Sweet Gala TributeSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-42216775189726225982016-11-26T10:53:22.761-05:002016-11-26T10:53:22.761-05:00Good Morning Sue. Welcome back to blogging. I...Good Morning Sue. Welcome back to blogging. I'm still dusting off my blogs that have been dormant for nearly two years. And, I'm glad to be back. After Karo passed away, it was hard for me to get going, but it sure has helped to send a post now and then. I have even put a couple of posts on Karo's blog, hoping to keep it active. And, I retired from work in May, so I have a bit more free time.<br />I was so happy to see your post the other day, it is wonderful to see you again, and your paintings are really beautiful. Thank you for coming by, and for leaving kindness and warm wishes. See you soon, hugs to you! ♥Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-90255017684718511562016-11-26T03:24:12.864-05:002016-11-26T03:24:12.864-05:00Hello Dear Suzanne, having been away from blogging...Hello Dear Suzanne, having been away from blogging for a while I started to look back through your posts and was very sorry to read about Karo's passing. My heart went out to you.<br />It was lovely to read about his apple tree - a beautiful photograph of you and Scooter in front of it too. <br />We have an orchard with various old fashioned varieties of apples and we leave them on the tree as long as possible - so much nicer.<br />Cheerio for now and I shall leave you with my warm good wishes, until later, Sue xx<br /><br />Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-87774756229854850012016-10-12T10:49:33.637-04:002016-10-12T10:49:33.637-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-20344720371597674262016-10-12T10:48:10.556-04:002016-10-12T10:48:10.556-04:00Hi Diane, and welcome back! Glad you could come! ...Hi Diane, and welcome back! Glad you could come! I'm with you and prefer Pink Lady apples. They are so crisp and cook down very well. I wanted a photo of Scooter and me, because it's been a few years since we've taken one together, and he is getting taller by the day! Thank you so much for coming by-it's good to have you back! Have a great day!♥Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-73926921375680219652016-10-12T10:33:24.130-04:002016-10-12T10:33:24.130-04:00Love ve that photos of you and Scooter. How they g...Love ve that photos of you and Scooter. How they grow away, don't they?! Lordy Lordy!?? It's so lovely that Karo's apple tree hill is doing so well.. Very interesting post about the apples. I do like Gala apples, but my favourite has to be Pink Lady. Greetings to you my friend. Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-73444404227027751092016-10-06T10:59:25.427-04:002016-10-06T10:59:25.427-04:00Hi Eileen! Welcome to MyTexasGardens, I'm so ...Hi Eileen! Welcome to MyTexasGardens, I'm so glad you came by. I love Honey Crisp apples too, they make the best apple pies. And, I'm hoping I can keep this tree alive. Thank you for your kind comments, have a great weekend!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-81920331101725845252016-10-06T10:26:16.903-04:002016-10-06T10:26:16.903-04:00Hello, thanks for the info on apples. My favorite ...Hello, thanks for the info on apples. My favorite is the honey crisp, I wish they were fresh year round. Your apple tree is awesome, a nice memory of your husband. Cute photo of you and Scootie! Have a happy day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-51161563586177406572016-10-04T12:26:36.121-04:002016-10-04T12:26:36.121-04:00Good Morning Shady...if I wait too much longer, it...Good Morning Shady...if I wait too much longer, it will be lunch time. But my coffee breaks are never over, lol!<br /><br />I usually get the Honey Crisp or Pink Lady apples, because I love the color. A few years ago I started making apple pies for Karo, using these apples, as they cook up so nice. And, Karo, would only buy Gala apples to eat. Along the way, I've learned a lot, and I'm proud of his tree-as funny as it was to hear him complain about it! Sometimes that's what makes things thrive. I'll probably start buying Gala apples now!<br /><br />As you mentioned, I was surprised to learn that the US only acquired Galas in the 70's. During that time, you would only catch me eating 'Jonathan's' or 'Granny Smith' apples. It's good to know you can choose an apple over 'candy corn'! I eat applesauce daily now to keep away from the M & M's, lol, and, I try to stay farther away from the camera! It has been a few years since Scootie and I have taken a picture together. <br /><br />Thank you so much for coming by Shady, and for your nice comments. This is the apple time of the year, isn't it! Keep the rain slicker and boots handy, hope you won't need them! Have a great week! ♫Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-26370752522581704462016-10-04T07:52:16.980-04:002016-10-04T07:52:16.980-04:00Hi, Suzanne!
I saw your post late last night and ...Hi, Suzanne!<br /><br />I saw your post late last night and wanted to sleep on it and comment in the morning when I am semi-rested. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing the history of Gala apples. I didn't realize they have only been in the U.S. since the mid 70s. Mrs. Shady and I regularly visit a nearby farmer's market and buy their Gala apples. We bought some the other day and are keeping them at room temperature in a bowl on the kitchen counter. I ate one yesterday at lunch time. I almost always have fresh fruit at the end of a meal rather than your typical desserts. I love Gala apples and everything you wrote about them is true. They are crisp, sweet, maintain their freshness a long time and their large size and beauty make them great subjects for still life paintings. I prefer Galas over any other type of apple.<br /><br />It is very touching to see the tree that Karo started from a seed a few years ago. He would indeed be pleasantly surprised to see the handsome tree now growing in your yard in his memory. I am very happy to see a good recent picture of you, one of my very best friends, and of Scootie.<br /><br />Thank you for the well wishes regarding hurricane Matthew. The latest forecast track and intensity data could be worse and it could be better. I'm not sure how much impact it will have on the Gulf coast if it stays off in the Atlantic but we are going to find out in the next two days. Keep your fingers crossed for us.<br /><br />Thank you very much for an entertaining and informative post, dear friend Suzanne. Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your week!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.com