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I didn't realize you were from Minnesota either. What a lovely lovely way to brighten your day!
Feb 26, 2012 07:30 AM
Hi Anna,
Very nice indeed for Liz and Steve to send the gift.
I bet it is really good.
Enjoy the jam and the rest of your day.
Best, Clint McKie
Alexandra - I knew we had something in common! And yes talk about a Minnesota gesture....true Minnesotan all the way. Steve and Liz are amazing people!
Clint - we are certainly enjoying the jellies!!! And yes....it's amazing to receive such a fun gift from a fellow rainer.
What a warm and lovely gesture. I'm sure it was a delightful and welcome surprise Anna. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. D
Isn't that wonderful.
I've gotten some wonderful gifts from ActiveRain friends. Fortunately, all were edible.
My favorite kind of gift.
Anna, What a wonderful surprise. I could not have said it better myself: “Never in a million years when I began my AR journey in 08 did I imagine the gift of solid relationships with great people all over the USA and Canada.” AR is truly an amazing place.
Anna- what a treat! This is the icing on the cake that is ActiveRain! I love edible gifts! (hint hint to anyone out there!!!)
Oh how nice! I love jelly and to have homemade jelly sent to you - what a treat. Those sweet/hot ones are the best on crackers with cream cheese.
Anna:
You are correct. Liz is the canning goddess who made the jams, and so much more! I can claim some points for helping to water, nurture and pick the berries, and peppers however.
After the clever way you reached out to us last year we felt it was fitting, and what better gift, sweet and simple. We will meet by the way. I know Liz would love to get to AZ again:)
Anna:
I can understand people sending stuff to you. You are such a joy to read and I know you must be the same in person. That was a very generous gift from Liz and Steve Backlaich.
Anna--What an awesome gift! We were through St Cloud and Alex today on our way to Moorhead....so many nice Minnesotans along the way. Enjoy your jams....that "hot yellow pepper" one looks interesting. :)
I didn't realize you were from Minnesota either. What a lovely lovely way to brighten your day!
Anna it is always a delight to get a gift, and homemade jelly from an AR friends sounds wonderful.
Anna, my neighbor across the street left me some homemade wild blackberry preserves that she made at their 2nd home in Ukiah. Always fun to receive such thoughtful gifts.
Debb it was such a fun and unexpected surprise!
David - absolutley!
Lenn how fun. And yes edible is always a treat!
Kathleen it becomes more so week after week. Amazing community.
Kathy it is icing on the active rain cake. So nice of Liz & Steve to think of doing so.
Vanessa - warmth and kindness touches us all:)
Margaret now that sounds good. I'll have to try that while watching a bit of the oscars tonight!
Hey Steve - there is the man! I had a feeling Liz was the canning goddess with a 'helper' on the side! Hey it was fun surprising you too! My sister was a good sport to help me out. And yes...we'll meet either in AZ or MN. Thanks again....we are sooooo sooooo sooooo enjoying the jellies!
Evelyn well aren't you a sweetie - thanks for that compliment! Takes one to know one!!!
Teri - I've got a sister in St Cloud and a brother in Alex...I know that road to Moorhead. From another Minnesotan who knows what Minnesotans are made of. And that's not hot pepper jelly!! LOL
Debra - tried and true Minnesota gal. And yes it's been brighten our day for many days now...and we still have some left! Nice cake:)
Jennifer especially when it was so unexpected! It has been such long long days since Jan so it was quite the treat to find it on the doorstep!
John well you know what I'm talking about. Just down home goodness in every jar. Made with love!
Anna,
Love that thoughtful gift of home! How fun and what a Top Banana team they are!
I am smiling just thinking of you enjoying those jellies:-)
All the best, Michelle
Anna, it's always a great day when a package comes from a family member, even if there's no blood connection, but an ActiveRain connection
WHAT AN AWESOME DAY THIS MUST BE TO RECEIVE A GIFT.... I LOVE MINNESOTA THE PLACE OF GOOD MEMORIES LAUGHTER FUN AND JOY.... ST CLOUD IS A BEAUTIFUL TOWN MY FAMILY LIVES NEAR THERE STAPLES BRAINERD MOTLEY CASINO ASEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH. FOLKS UP THERE ARE FRIENDLY OPEN AND GIVING.... MISS IT THERE HAVE A BLESSED DAY
Raspberry Jelly and homemade and sent as a gift -- the perfect trifecta!! And the Hot Yellow Pepper Jam -- WOW (is there such a thing a Banana Jam?? I'll have to Google that. LOL)
How absolutely wonderful Anna! So cool the relationships we build here in the Rain...true friendships that are sure to last forever :)! Tell us how yummy that home made jam is!!!
Anna -- now this is something that will improve anyone's "tude"... Hope you enjoy your surprise and all your AR family and relationships.
Anna, I know you enjoyed your wonderful surprise gift. It wonderful to have AR friends like that.
how thoughtful and sounds and looks delish. I have made jelly, but never jam.
Hi Anna,
We wanted to send you something from the heart after the support, help and the wonderful banana surprise. Glad you are enjoying them :) Please let us know if you are coming this way and we will definitely be in touch if our plans bring us back down to AZ. Have a very happy and prosperous 2012.
Thanks for the pull back into AR.
Anna, what a pleasant surprise. You just can't beat homemade jams and jellies.
Hi Anna, how great is that? It is so nice to receive gifts, but homemade is always best. Enjoy!
Anna, That is so nice. I make peach preserves almost every eyar when the western slope peaches are ripe and yummy. What a nice surprise for you.
Michelle - yes Steve and Liz are awesome people. It's about 5:12 am here and it's time to make some toast and enjoy that jelly! YUM!
Ed absolutely. AR members are family.
Laura yes MN is full of great down-to-earth folks and friendly to boot! Must be in the water!!
Carla - the pefect jelliefecta! And there must be a banana jelly!
Brenda - it's amazing. I haven't had homemade jelly in forever!
Joan - it's a blessing for sure. AR community is full of just about everything!
Jerry - it certainly is! What a gift!
Tammy - thoughtful, very thoughtful. That's the two of them!
Hey Liz - great to see you here! Your gift is heart felt and I'm still enjoying it now. In fact in about 10 mintues I've just got to have more of that delicious rasberrry jam. Thanks again....it was so sweet of you! And I was so surprised!!!
Karen - good stuff!
Michael - I know now. I'll have to learn how to make some.
Sandy - it's a real treat for sure!
Belinda - oh my I remember the peaches from CO. Yummy! I'll have to get some recipes and learn how to make some too!
Anna,
Wow, I did not realize that you were from St Cloud Minnesota, and what a Minnesota gesture by your virtual friends. I went to high school in Minnesota, and have my BA from the U of Minnesota/Minneapolis-St Paul campus. Our high school football team played in St Cloud. A