tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post6936703338116321684..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: The Ties of ChristmasNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-45743992855460954312009-12-13T08:48:47.817-05:002009-12-13T08:48:47.817-05:00Mattenylou, Thanks so much for coming by and leavi...Mattenylou, Thanks so much for coming by and leaving a note. What years did your husband live in Stamford? I've just spent a while at your beautiful blog and will be back.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-16937069783363570462009-12-12T17:31:00.095-05:002009-12-12T17:31:00.095-05:00I just found your site from Pat's Commonweeder...I just found your site from Pat's Commonweeder, nice and congrats!<br /><br />Interestimg post... my DH was born and raised in Stamford and remembers going to Bob's Sport Shop often when he was growing up.Mattenylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361420643513140263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-83913175666652109022009-12-10T08:51:31.486-05:002009-12-10T08:51:31.486-05:00Kay, they are!
Kiirstin, are your socks a convers...Kay, they are!<br /><br />Kiirstin, are your socks a conversation piece at work? :<)<br /><br />Diane, he has some other ties that are fun, too - sylvester and tweety bird, wallace and gromit, one of just ties. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-3886182371117321812009-12-09T20:37:19.638-05:002009-12-09T20:37:19.638-05:00Your tree looks like a beauty, and that tie collec...Your tree looks like a beauty, and that tie collection---too funny.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70623252792664337282009-12-09T17:42:15.737-05:002009-12-09T17:42:15.737-05:00I love this entry, Nan! I remember having teachers...I love this entry, Nan! I remember having teachers who had fancy ties, and how it was a source of conversation in the classroom. We all knew it was coming up to Christmas when certain teachers broke out the festive ties.<br /><br />The one with the beadwork is amazing. What a special gift!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330550798080469047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-90378369045293564772009-12-09T14:16:14.962-05:002009-12-09T14:16:14.962-05:00Really impressive ties! They are very comfortable...Really impressive ties! They are very comfortable and colorful.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9254189206792499282009-12-09T13:35:17.202-05:002009-12-09T13:35:17.202-05:00Jenn, thank you! And it's great that she is st...Jenn, thank you! And it's great that she is still in touch with him, now that she is married with children.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-39800303718753817072009-12-09T12:33:54.866-05:002009-12-09T12:33:54.866-05:00Awesome ties! It is so neat that he made such an ...Awesome ties! It is so neat that he made such an impact on his student he receieved a homemade tie. Great post!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596892702798575269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81618751909889204042009-12-09T11:58:04.081-05:002009-12-09T11:58:04.081-05:00Julia, I wish I could tell you where the Alfred E....Julia, I wish I could tell you where the Alfred E. Newman came from but I can't recall.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-16696155458520929052009-12-09T11:35:41.235-05:002009-12-09T11:35:41.235-05:00I feel the same way about the Advent Tour - it'...I feel the same way about the Advent Tour - it's become a highlight of my season.<br /><br />My uncle and my husband both have a collection of Christmas ties, which get worn with pride and much amusement. My husband would really like that Mad Magazine one.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-36434644827359463962009-12-09T08:59:22.447-05:002009-12-09T08:59:22.447-05:00Krissi, I'm very fond of that one too. It is s...Krissi, I'm very fond of that one too. It is softer than all the others. <br /><br />Mary Lois, what a kind, thoughtful thing to do. I've never heard of such a thing, and I think it is wonderful. Tom has a couple of ties we call 'power ties.' :<) But mostly, they are fun ties.<br /><br />JoAnn, I think they do! Today he's wearing Alfred E. Newman. :<)<br /><br />Debbie, thank you!<br /><br />Rob, hope you can find them. You could post some pics on your blog!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5593744159766746402009-12-09T02:51:05.894-05:002009-12-09T02:51:05.894-05:00Your post made me want to find my holiday ties. I ...Your post made me want to find my holiday ties. I haven't worn them in years since moving to Hawaii. Thanks for the fun post today.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202664677801596650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17484773056805626212009-12-08T21:40:47.786-05:002009-12-08T21:40:47.786-05:00What am interesting post!What am interesting post!debbie baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479699000203333679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-43146067187029261242009-12-08T21:28:42.900-05:002009-12-08T21:28:42.900-05:00Tom has an amazing collection of Christmas ties. I...Tom has an amazing collection of Christmas ties. I'm sure the students must love them!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-28762270580589400212009-12-08T19:55:52.656-05:002009-12-08T19:55:52.656-05:00Love the ties! My late husband was an executive fo...Love the ties! My late husband was an executive for the Du Pont Company, and had the biggest assortment of ties I'd ever seen (non whimsical or funny ones, though).<br /><br />When he died I had a large assortment of them and put them on a table for the memorial service, offering them as gifts to his friends and relatives. They were pleased to get them, and I was so happy that somebody would wear them again and think of him.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-53620766714939390012009-12-08T19:49:05.879-05:002009-12-08T19:49:05.879-05:00I love the ties. That is awesome and I love the gr...I love the ties. That is awesome and I love the grandpa tie what a wonderful tradition.Krissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050846887407732173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54074323662827035322009-12-08T17:57:58.311-05:002009-12-08T17:57:58.311-05:00Aarti, thank you! You are so right!
Kailana, I co...Aarti, thank you! You are so right!<br /><br />Kailana, I couldn't resist. Those ties just looked so festive!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-24227575370517453752009-12-08T17:45:57.385-05:002009-12-08T17:45:57.385-05:00This is a very individual post! What a great idea!...This is a very individual post! What a great idea! I wish I was as talented as his student. :) Thanks for joining in and happy holidays!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-26505149061363172942009-12-08T17:44:35.864-05:002009-12-08T17:44:35.864-05:00That was GREAT! I like the beaded one. They'...That was GREAT! I like the beaded one. They're all so fun and festive- just a good tone for a classroom :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-38567598276108617122009-12-08T16:57:49.294-05:002009-12-08T16:57:49.294-05:00Staci, that's so great. I think the ties add a...Staci, that's so great. I think the ties add a joy and whimsy to the season!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-44736646779960596662009-12-08T15:52:10.798-05:002009-12-08T15:52:10.798-05:00I know someone like your hubby!! He retired this y...I know someone like your hubby!! He retired this year from teaching so I really miss his holiday tie collection!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-70667307512581017322009-12-08T14:42:38.393-05:002009-12-08T14:42:38.393-05:00Librarian, aren't you so nice! Thanks. I'l...Librarian, aren't you so nice! Thanks. I'll have to ask Tom if other teachers wear them. The kids and I have given him fun ties for so long now. A while back I hung them on curtain rods and took a picture. If you are the least bit interested :<) you may see it here (and click to make larger):<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2007/05/quote-du-jourpg-wodehouse.html<br /><br />Kaye, that's a great idea! Our local postmaster wears fun ties all the time. When my kids were little, their pediatrician wore great ones. It kind of adds a little fun to the day!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10278926580133825222009-12-08T14:35:53.644-05:002009-12-08T14:35:53.644-05:00Linda, how nice to hear from you! In answer to you...Linda, how nice to hear from you! In answer to your question, Tom doesn't require any specific reading. He has an in-classroom library and kids may borrow books from it. He offers 20 minutes of reading time each day; silent reading of books chosen by the kids. He has had a lot of feedback from older graduates who say this got them to like reading. He does have some group reading during the year.<br /><br />Raidergirl, I am so enjoying the variety and the heart in all the blog entries.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-75641495420672349852009-12-08T14:31:39.274-05:002009-12-08T14:31:39.274-05:00what a good idea. My husband is a principal. I&#...what a good idea. My husband is a principal. I'll have to pick him up some Christmas ties.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-27590422162140419772009-12-08T14:30:00.488-05:002009-12-08T14:30:00.488-05:00I was wondering the same as gigihawaii; here in Ge...I was wondering the same as gigihawaii; here in Germany, teachers are hardly ever seen wearing ties.<br />The one that was inherited, the shorter one, was probably from the late 50s / early 60s. They did indeed wear their ties a bit shorter and generally narrower than today.<br /><br />Just like the one about the old kitchen calendars, this post was so nice to read and look at - I have now added myself to your list of followers :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com