tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post667894923912691880..comments2024-02-20T02:18:16.283-08:00Comments on The Northern New York Gardener: Our Ever Changing Cultural LandscapeSue Linkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-72519866328575814652014-01-24T13:38:25.780-08:002014-01-24T13:38:25.780-08:00Thanks so much Suzanne for your kind words on my b...Thanks so much Suzanne for your kind words on my blog post. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it, especially coming from such a well-known author on the Amish. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-75103247902076338292014-01-24T06:34:51.472-08:002014-01-24T06:34:51.472-08:00Hi Susan! I just got back from a book tour and am ...Hi Susan! I just got back from a book tour and am catching up on my e-mail. Read your note about your blog post on the Amish in your area and popped right over. Beautiful pictures...just beautiful! Loved seeing your work. (And appreciated your accurate info about the Amish, too.) Let's keep in touch! Thanks for taking a moment to let me see your work. Warmly, Suzanne Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134027864904228982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-45447624792760523252014-01-11T12:08:59.781-08:002014-01-11T12:08:59.781-08:00Thank you so much Lee. I debated about writing thi...Thank you so much Lee. I debated about writing this article about the Amish because I wanted to share what we are experiencing living in close proximity to them, and at the same time I wanted to be respectful of them. When I see the Amish children playing and walking to and from school, like you, it reminds me of my childhood days when we would walk to school carrying our lunches without a care in the world. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-28092209263465297222014-01-11T11:49:22.804-08:002014-01-11T11:49:22.804-08:00Thank you Jeanne for your kind words. The Amish ar...Thank you Jeanne for your kind words. The Amish are a very kind, quiet and caring people. At this time I don't know any of them that well, but I hope to get to know some of the families that live close to me. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-33416917887499095702014-01-11T09:55:51.318-08:002014-01-11T09:55:51.318-08:00Sue-this was a beautiful and heartfelt post and I ...Sue-this was a beautiful and heartfelt post and I love the photographs of the childen walking from school and the horse and buggy. I admire the simple life of the Amish. It reminds me more of when I was growing up and life was so different...slower paced and less stressful than it is today. Thank you for writing and sharing this. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-52268820635831869462014-01-11T09:38:55.869-08:002014-01-11T09:38:55.869-08:00I recently moved from NNY to PA and loved your pic...I recently moved from NNY to PA and loved your pictures, especially that you respect the Amish's ban against front-on photos. Also, your narrative is perfect! We were close to several Mennonite families in northern Oswego County, who were helpful, and have our utmost respect. Thank you for this. Jeanne McKownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-50474873096086973532014-01-10T14:14:06.478-08:002014-01-10T14:14:06.478-08:00I agree with you. I had friends in Amish country a...I agree with you. I had friends in Amish country and they were the nicest people. I used to give them rides in my Jeep even though against their beliefs. They would ask to save walking time while carrying heavy loads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-30357313576716093492014-01-08T11:08:16.973-08:002014-01-08T11:08:16.973-08:00Oswego County definitely has a lot to offer. I wou...Oswego County definitely has a lot to offer. I would say within the last five years the Amish started moving into Oswego County. Thanks for your comments.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-11687099445251336472014-01-08T09:26:36.790-08:002014-01-08T09:26:36.790-08:00I live in Fulton and had no idea about the Amish c...I live in Fulton and had no idea about the Amish community so close to us. We moved to the area 19 years ago from a larger city and just love the diversity of Oswego County.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514170377591011843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-14552470718982536132014-01-07T06:13:15.401-08:002014-01-07T06:13:15.401-08:00Being our close proximity to these families, it...Being our close proximity to these families, it's been interesting watching them build or repair their homes, plow their lands by hand, and tend to their gardens. Also, occasionally we see the children walking home from school carrying their lunch pails. It really makes you think about your own lifestyle and how you are living your life. Thanks for sharing.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-30112698909660269982014-01-06T18:18:09.340-08:002014-01-06T18:18:09.340-08:00I miss Amish country of Lancaster PA. I would shop...I miss Amish country of Lancaster PA. I would shop there every week not living to far away. The simplicity of life, the beauty of place. Your photos really make me homesick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-55535964155358433372014-01-05T14:07:29.403-08:002014-01-05T14:07:29.403-08:00I'm like you Donna, in that I'm fascinated...I'm like you Donna, in that I'm fascinated by their lifestyle. We also visited Lancaster, PA a few years back and loved the colorful countryside and their beautiful farms and way of life. Their handcrafts (quilts, woodworking, etc.) are so beautiful too. Thanks for commenting.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-50365399766219339532014-01-05T13:54:19.258-08:002014-01-05T13:54:19.258-08:00Thanks for your comments Judy. The Amish in our Co...Thanks for your comments Judy. The Amish in our County have been here for about 5 years or so. I think it would be so hard to live in this climate and area without electricity. I think I would struggle trying to adapt to their lifestyle. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-33363273276815622722014-01-05T13:36:17.140-08:002014-01-05T13:36:17.140-08:00Sue I grew up in rural Indiana and used to see Ami...Sue I grew up in rural Indiana and used to see Amish all around....and of course visited them in PA. I have always been fascinated by their lifestyle.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-34095852791219464232014-01-05T13:23:22.875-08:002014-01-05T13:23:22.875-08:00I just love the Amish way of life. I had no idea ...I just love the Amish way of life. I had no idea that there was a community in your town. I think I would do well living they lifestyle. Thank you for you knowledge . I learned more about them.judynoreply@blogger.com