tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post5124401388850922874..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Family Homes of Two Special FriendsBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5990106971481067472013-11-04T23:09:36.537-06:002013-11-04T23:09:36.537-06:00Great post Betsy! It's nice that the house bri...Great post Betsy! It's nice that the house brings back some of your history. I think just about everywhere I lived as a kid has been torn down.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23027944328863424262013-11-03T17:39:20.159-06:002013-11-03T17:39:20.159-06:00Nice to see your childhood home. Mine is now a pa...Nice to see your childhood home. Mine is now a parking lot for the Indianapolis airport properties. I hated what the people who bought it did to it anyway....like you, they tore out all the lovely bushes and trees and hedge. I love that chimney shot and the barn.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552777489399984385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45677188271922368472013-11-01T11:33:00.940-05:002013-11-01T11:33:00.940-05:00what an adorable trip down memory lane, betsy; for...what an adorable trip down memory lane, betsy; for both of you!<br />thank you for sharing your precious memories with us.<br />your home was/is beautiful. how wonderful to see your childhood home, dear betsy.<br />i too love visiting home, but alas, there is always change.<br /><br />big big hugs!Betty Manousoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67468203940279902412013-10-31T20:21:13.143-05:002013-10-31T20:21:13.143-05:00What a great post. And a terrific trip. I love hea...What a great post. And a terrific trip. I love hearing other people's childhood stories--especially since I don't have any good stories of my own! :) Had a very boring childhood!amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Topshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474826187006197342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-2367099353711507442013-10-31T16:37:44.395-05:002013-10-31T16:37:44.395-05:00My childhood home is rather run down and sad...I t...My childhood home is rather run down and sad...I think I would love to see it added on to if it were loved.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com <br />http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-89875340228516241522013-10-31T15:18:15.961-05:002013-10-31T15:18:15.961-05:00It always seems rather bitter sweet to visit old h...It always seems rather bitter sweet to visit old homeplaces, reviving fond memories but there is always change. Thanks for sharing your experiences and great photos, Betsy!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41117951549491931212013-10-31T13:09:19.107-05:002013-10-31T13:09:19.107-05:00Aww, this is such a touching post. it stirred up s...Aww, this is such a touching post. it stirred up so many childhood memories for me. You and Neal's old home place look so homey and inviting. I to, hate to see things change. I love that old barn. So much history and stories in those walls. Thanks for sharing this. Happy Halloween.Susie Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052734156809316397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14094552654313956892013-10-31T09:39:04.746-05:002013-10-31T09:39:04.746-05:00So many great memories. Love those old houses.So many great memories. Love those old houses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-69907356636414350952013-10-30T21:40:37.267-05:002013-10-30T21:40:37.267-05:00What a wonderful trip down memory lane for both of...What a wonderful trip down memory lane for both of you.<br />I second that Neal should build a cabin. :)<br />It may not be as it was but how wonderful your home is still standing and you could visit. Love the heavy wooden door.Carlettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19490069225955165282013-10-30T21:09:19.986-05:002013-10-30T21:09:19.986-05:00So neat that you found these friends and could exp...So neat that you found these friends and could explore your pasts together!Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-13462229594652427622013-10-30T19:33:11.006-05:002013-10-30T19:33:11.006-05:00Wow! That was some trip down memory lane! I think ...Wow! That was some trip down memory lane! I think your childhood home looks great. As you said, so glad someone is taking care of it!Miss Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912779661977359332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47231453380196803692013-10-30T17:09:19.900-05:002013-10-30T17:09:19.900-05:00What a gorgeous door.... Wouldn't you love to...What a gorgeous door.... Wouldn't you love to have it now? This is such a beautiful area and the pictures you captured are wonderful.<br />It's always nice to go back and revisit your childhood area. Precious memories. <br />Glad you got to visit with blogging friends...This is Neat!!<br />shugShughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23400353840585539572013-10-30T16:12:49.816-05:002013-10-30T16:12:49.816-05:00A good read. I love reading about other peoples li...A good read. I love reading about other peoples lives. Neal sounds like he would be fun to listen to. It was great that you could get to see your old home being kept nice and to bring back happy memories.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-50818399698945545392013-10-30T15:14:50.125-05:002013-10-30T15:14:50.125-05:00I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this post....I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this post. You always write with such a wonderful spirit of nostalgia that is so neat to read and see your photos.<br /><br />I can just imagine the rush of emotions you both had visiting places where you made so many memories with your families during your childhoods. Such beautiful places also.<br /><br />Hugs and blessings,<br />JazzminJazzminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956934048448104058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9316626971750783412013-10-30T14:48:38.131-05:002013-10-30T14:48:38.131-05:00I can imagine the laughs and the reminiscing that ...I can imagine the laughs and the reminiscing that happened during this week. Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47125049129339673932013-10-30T14:12:26.182-05:002013-10-30T14:12:26.182-05:00Another wonderful and very sweet post Betsy, so ni...Another wonderful and very sweet post Betsy, so nice to learn of Neal and his sister Rose's blogs also. I shall go visit. I went back to my childhood home not so long ago but only on Google Earth. Wow, some things change and some things stay the same :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-73124559370376137572013-10-30T14:07:10.190-05:002013-10-30T14:07:10.190-05:00I like visiting home also...I know you have good m...I like visiting home also...I know you have good memories of itKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-33481074926079119042013-10-30T13:53:05.857-05:002013-10-30T13:53:05.857-05:00Thank you for this grand visit to your old home pl...Thank you for this grand visit to your old home place. I truly enjoyed it, but have to say the new one is absolutely gorgeous. Nothing is left from my family homes but the land. I am had you had a nice visit, but also that you are back home.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45366852896657904202013-10-30T13:48:19.753-05:002013-10-30T13:48:19.753-05:00Your parents had a REALLY nice house! I knw it is ...Your parents had a REALLY nice house! I knw it is sad for you that you cannot look at the very same house, but I think the yellow and the changes they made are beautiful! BUT it is too bad they took down so many trees! Poor Neal, he doesn't even have a house!!!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84274465155256333412013-10-30T13:38:25.137-05:002013-10-30T13:38:25.137-05:00Wonderful opportunity for you and Neal. That fron...Wonderful opportunity for you and Neal. That front door is gorgeous. I'm happy that some family loves and cares for your home and is making new memories.<br />I enjoyed this very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6623926838426592942013-10-30T13:38:15.747-05:002013-10-30T13:38:15.747-05:00Betsy, it was so good to see you so happy about se...Betsy, it was so good to see you so happy about seeing your old home and getting to go inside. I really enjoyed getting to see where you lived and hung out as a kid. I could see you in my mind as a kid having fun in all those places you showed us. Thanks a bunch for sharing your early life with Patti and I.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153009268038849033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86620002977914550092013-10-30T12:54:50.231-05:002013-10-30T12:54:50.231-05:00Both of you were lucky to grow up in such a beauti...Both of you were lucky to grow up in such a beautiful area. <br />Betsy, your home appears to be very well loved and cared for. The arched door is a unique touch. I'm glad that much, at least, has remained the same.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-69312221359633392082013-10-30T12:03:06.953-05:002013-10-30T12:03:06.953-05:00Betsy, Despite the changes, it must be somewhat ni...Betsy, Despite the changes, it must be somewhat nice to be able to visit a home that you lived in for such a long period of time... I can't point to such a place as I've lived in 34 or so different places over the years...3 different homes in the 4th grade alone! I can spend half a day touring the closest thing to a home town that I have, (Jackson MI), just looking at various homes and home sites where we lived. The family burial plots are scattered too. Mother in MI, brother in KS and father in a military cemetery in France. Despite my scattered background, I must admit I do like going by my old houses...wherever they might be! Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-46099243144052542382013-10-30T11:22:41.992-05:002013-10-30T11:22:41.992-05:00Dear Betsy, I so enjoyed visiting your home and Ne...Dear Betsy, I so enjoyed visiting your home and Neal's. The house where I grew up was three miles from town, so out in the country. It was built on 20 acres of farm land. But when my dad died, all the acreage was sold to a development company and they demolished the house and never built anything there. So when I drive past now--on Kentucky Road--all I see are weeds and shrubs and a few trees. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1379314779570467262013-10-30T10:54:00.818-05:002013-10-30T10:54:00.818-05:00Don't we have a lot of good memories about hom...Don't we have a lot of good memories about home. They say you can't go home again, but I am not sure. Home is where the heart is. SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.com