tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post3000166462409354550..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Breakfast to go for 100Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-41082877779617226702009-01-07T21:29:00.000-06:002009-01-07T21:29:00.000-06:00The roses are beautiful! And I'll bet the breakfas...The roses are beautiful! And I'll bet the breakfast was very nice indeed. Ignore the 9:20 IgnorAnonymous. LOLWhiteStonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345496310218224780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-24441066632200466932009-01-07T12:55:00.000-06:002009-01-07T12:55:00.000-06:00That anonymous chick just wants to be you, Meredit...That anonymous chick just wants to be you, Meredith - She only wishes to be as efficient and classy as you are my friend ---<BR/><BR/>I just love your ideas and your trusting consideration for others by working with 'packaged' healthy snacks - You are so resourceful and you know how much I love it!<BR/><BR/>note: anonymous 9:20 - look in mirror and challenge yourself in 2009 to be nice for a change...<BR/><BR/>Latrice - working mama in the northwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88167094082824646292009-01-07T11:19:00.000-06:002009-01-07T11:19:00.000-06:00I'm not sure why people feel the need to leave the...I'm not sure why people feel the need to leave their nasty comments over a nice thing that Meredith and her family did for someone. Seriously, if you don't like it, GO AWAY. AND GO AWAY QUIETLY. No one needs your nasty comments, least of all the writer who did a very nice thing, an unnecessary thing at that. <BR/><BR/>So what you don't like breakfast bars or pre-packaged-no one really cares. WRITE YOUR OWN BLOG. The next time you need to shell out for 100 people chose something different. Oh you don't every shell out for 100 people, thought so....<BR/><BR/>It really galls me that Meredith would post something nice that her family did and that even one of you would have the nerve to be snotty or rude about it. Just go away.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28222715162697676742009-01-07T10:10:00.000-06:002009-01-07T10:10:00.000-06:00I'd like to chime in on the chorus of positive com...I'd like to chime in on the chorus of positive comments to the post. I'm not a blogger but a blog reading and infrequent commenter. I read your site for ideas of creative, gracious touches to add to everyday life, including out-of-the-box ideas for hospitality. Thanks for all your inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-40219266747216765622009-01-07T08:44:00.000-06:002009-01-07T08:44:00.000-06:00Thanks for the lovely post, I was just informed I'...Thanks for the lovely post, I was just informed I've been put in charge of breakfast for 50 next weekend. Minimal budget, no cooking facilities there, a microscopic kitchen ay my home, this is PERFECT! Now I know I can arise to the occasion and do it well. A first time poster, a long time reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-870828216402243642009-01-06T19:53:00.000-06:002009-01-06T19:53:00.000-06:00You did a great job, Meredith! When I was teaching...You did a great job, Meredith! When I was teaching, anytime the administration or parents brought snacks or treats, it was very much appreciated. It didn't matter whether it was homemade or not. <BR/><BR/>The nice thing about individually packaged items is that someone can easily grab one and eat it later if they so desire. And fruit is always a hit!<BR/><BR/>I'm sure the presentation was beautiful. :-)Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-14374705292840705612009-01-06T19:50:00.000-06:002009-01-06T19:50:00.000-06:00Meredith,Your hospitality posts are my absolute fa...Meredith,<BR/><BR/>Your hospitality posts are my absolute favorite! Having had a very bad day I so appreciated having this post to read.<BR/><BR/>You are amazing and an inspiration!!!!<BR/><BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-78634007152343124612009-01-06T18:08:00.001-06:002009-01-06T18:08:00.001-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417963429124230073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-59875543766353806542009-01-06T18:08:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:08:00.000-06:00hospitality A noun 1 cordial reception, hospita...hospitality <BR/>A noun <BR/> 1 cordial reception, hospitality<BR/> kindness in welcoming guests or strangers <BR/> <BR/>I am amazed by the tone of several anonymous commenters. What I enjoy about "Like Merchant Ships" is sharing in the triumphs and struggles... of Meredith and the frequent commenters. Personally, I thought Meredith's idea was very thoughtful particularly because she is so very busy with her family and still chose to provide the reception for others. Many of us overindulge during the holiday season and whether or not you like breakfast bars, it sounds like there was something healthy and pleasing to most everyone's taste. Which, from the definition above, seems to be right on point.Lollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417963429124230073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-46625918723919605652009-01-06T18:00:00.000-06:002009-01-06T18:00:00.000-06:00I'm all for homemade--as you know--but there are t...I'm all for homemade--as you know--but there are times in life that I'm grateful there are alternatives. What a blessing you and your husband are to those people!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383635329315687176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-84831957510990673882009-01-06T17:49:00.000-06:002009-01-06T17:49:00.000-06:00Sounds very pleasant, I know my husband just retur...Sounds very pleasant, I know my husband just returned to work after a couple weeks off (one of the perks of working in an academic setting that off-sets the almost 50% salary cut!) and with the sickies going around we were doing well to get him coffee before he left in the morning, so something like this would have been wonderful for him! IMHO, this was a practical way to accomplish hospitality while taking care of little ones and practicing frugality and actually it reassures me to see that plans don't always work out...as one who fell down on completing and delivering our little homemade goodies to friends & family--yet this was the first year in four that I got Christmas cards out before the 25th!Tubo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648885392472180009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-75134193112796632352009-01-06T17:00:00.000-06:002009-01-06T17:00:00.000-06:00LOL- Can you tell that I just finished teaching al...LOL- Can you tell that I just finished teaching all day. Edit before posting- Bowen- Edit!Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91715484476351698782009-01-06T16:58:00.000-06:002009-01-06T16:58:00.000-06:00My mood would have been lifted if my principal had...My mood would have been lifted if my principal had thought of such a display before my first day in the trenches.the smell of coffee, a fresh piece of fruit (there was no fruit in my house) and just showing that you all cared enough to welcome me back. Personally, it is nicer than anything I have been "given" by a principal before. I love my boss- but he thinks pour the juice, that we bought, for in service days is a huge gift to us (or letting us order supplies-lol)Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2355893862936888802009-01-06T16:49:00.000-06:002009-01-06T16:49:00.000-06:00What a nice sounding breakfast! I do not usually ...What a nice sounding breakfast! I do not usually eat breakfast and I would loved that! <BR/>You did a great job and with being sick, good job! If it was me, I would have been tempted to cancel!Martha A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02426112535240400393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57865911621584465052009-01-06T16:07:00.000-06:002009-01-06T16:07:00.000-06:00GRACIOUS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HOMEMADE, GIRL - you r...GRACIOUS DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HOMEMADE, GIRL - you rock! I bet you made your husband so proud :)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-38557713942881580862009-01-06T16:06:00.000-06:002009-01-06T16:06:00.000-06:00Meredith, that sounds very nice to me! I hope it w...Meredith, that sounds very nice to me! I hope it was appreciated. Thanks for stopping by my blog - its good to see you again. :)CookinsForMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717573252698878520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-62155593519316135142009-01-06T14:55:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:55:00.000-06:00Everyone is so weight conscious anymore that sweet...Everyone is so weight conscious anymore that sweets are rarely eaten. The fruit was a lovely idea. However, if I had a sick child, I think I would have scraped the whole idea and just stayed home to tend to the child. I'm sure what you did was a nice surprise for the returning employees!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91668495250569937262009-01-06T14:47:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:47:00.000-06:00This was a very nice idea. I find that especially...This was a very nice idea. I find that especially with food I am always determined to do more. However, at my work most people are watching there weight, and I realized this year that it is actually more kind on my part do something more simple, that to bring rich pastries that most people are trying not to eat.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/>MaryElizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-29781068039670384972009-01-06T14:14:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:14:00.000-06:00I think one great thing about hospitality is being...I think one great thing about hospitality is being able to provide it even when life throws you curveballs-sick children, etc. Way to go! It's more than I did for anyone this season...<BR/><BR/>kristyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-84065611249922526272009-01-06T14:05:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:05:00.000-06:00The foliage mixed in with those roses is lovely, w...The foliage mixed in with those roses is lovely, what is it? What a lovely gift idea, I'm sure it made a day at the office feel so much more special!!Mrs. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505845789118667418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-25276362634513213402009-01-06T14:02:00.000-06:002009-01-06T14:02:00.000-06:00Way to go, I know they were blessed. JackieWay to go, I know they were blessed. JackieEmpty Nest Full Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614775825338921445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88976261001867982262009-01-06T13:56:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:56:00.000-06:00I think its a wonderful idea! My husband returned...I think its a wonderful idea! My husband returned to work on Monday and had a very hectic 12 hour day. A grab-and-go breakfast of this type would have been *much* appreciated. I may even try something like this next year - nice to give something that stands out from the usual holiday treats. I also love the fact that it fits well with many people's New Year weight-loss plans too - muffins and donuts are so high calorie. I'm sure your presentation was also very elegant.<BR/><BR/>I actually like the fact that you show us the evolution of your plans. Life happens, illness happens, 3 kids happen, and trade-offs have to be made. Its fun to see that process in a realistic manner. I find your posts so much more encouraging than the blogs where everything is from scratch and perfect. Your posts give me the courage to try hospitality according to my time, abilities, and energy level, rather than waiting for perfection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-84140571154173333162009-01-06T13:36:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:36:00.000-06:00I can't believe mean people leave comments about y...I can't believe mean people leave comments about you doing something nice for others!Michelle Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423308673171062647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-56297774834281088422009-01-06T13:34:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:34:00.000-06:00Sounds lovely. If they don't appreciate it, heck ...Sounds lovely. If they don't appreciate it, heck with them.Michelle Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423308673171062647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28990108378766166892009-01-06T13:31:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:31:00.000-06:00What a great idea you had.I like Nutrigrain bars a...What a great idea you had.<BR/><BR/>I like Nutrigrain bars and would be thrilled to have those served instead of the more common (and higher calorie) offering of donuts or muffins.akawesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350339028694858110noreply@blogger.com