tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post6972298339730721922..comments2023-10-23T13:21:53.098-04:00Comments on My Carolina Kitchen: Greetings from Fort Myers, Florida, the City of PalmsSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-10247882610354354792016-02-12T19:26:40.291-05:002016-02-12T19:26:40.291-05:00Come on guys, you need to hurry up and invent a bu...Come on guys, you need to hurry up and invent a bunch of stuff or found a huge conglomerate....you want to "fit in" with the neighbors, don't ya? ;) Congrats on the new house! Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-35252611684707580042016-02-06T19:04:30.074-05:002016-02-06T19:04:30.074-05:00So nice to hear from you Sam. And love the photos....So nice to hear from you Sam. And love the photos. I've never spent much time in Ft. Meyers ... too hurried to get to Sanibel and Captiva. :)Lea Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300494324578850021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-80622258766031560692016-02-05T13:22:53.640-05:002016-02-05T13:22:53.640-05:00What a beautiful post! I have family nearby but ha...What a beautiful post! I have family nearby but have never visited. I have always heard that Ft. Myers is gorgeous! I do love the history - for me that is the wonders of travel - one sees lovely sites but it seems every place has a story that is intertwined with our daily lives. Best of luck renovating. We have renovated our home over and over and I am at the point where I never want to move!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-13898863168708901052016-02-03T23:17:45.189-05:002016-02-03T23:17:45.189-05:00Hi Sam
I know what a lot of work moving is! I'...Hi Sam<br />I know what a lot of work moving is! I've heard such good things about Ft Meyers and I'm sure you will enjoy living there. New places to explore and enjoy! I never thought I'd be moving across the country three years ago but we are so glad we did. We helped our son and his family move to a larger house last week--just one town away form where he lived here in Colorado, but a newer and more modern neighborhood and more room for his growing family. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-2864623998720559862016-02-01T18:26:05.094-05:002016-02-01T18:26:05.094-05:00How beautiful! It makes me nostalgic for the Flori...How beautiful! It makes me nostalgic for the Florida of my youth.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-89370634688230705592016-01-31T12:38:22.639-05:002016-01-31T12:38:22.639-05:00I hope you share your before and after pictures! ...I hope you share your before and after pictures! This post brought back some great memories. I lived in Ft. Myers for a few years and my best friend, at the time, lived in Whiskey Creek!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-84539383504889778652016-01-30T19:43:30.733-05:002016-01-30T19:43:30.733-05:00Welcome back to blogging, Sam. I can see you are s...Welcome back to blogging, Sam. I can see you are still enjoying life and are in a beautiful city. Thanks for the history. My great grandfather was an early pioneer of Florida back in 1845 and I love to read the history of that state.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-48842700242792950002016-01-30T15:33:46.102-05:002016-01-30T15:33:46.102-05:00Its so nice to hear from you Sam and I loved the i...Its so nice to hear from you Sam and I loved the interesting story about your area. For all the years I lived in Florida, I was never in Ft. Meyers or Sanibel Island. I know how busy you've been since I just been in the same position and I still have unopened boxes too. Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-23652942486677980952016-01-30T12:26:37.979-05:002016-01-30T12:26:37.979-05:00It looks like you've settled into a beautiful ...It looks like you've settled into a beautiful community Sam, glad you're enjoying it:@)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-62031909594629489742016-01-30T12:21:43.688-05:002016-01-30T12:21:43.688-05:00Oh my goodness! You are back to remodeling again?...Oh my goodness! You are back to remodeling again? At least, you 've had your fair share of experience with that. Good luck with all the banging and sawdust. In the end, I look forward to seeing your new home. Congratulations, you two!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-90932467694781262992016-01-30T07:44:30.272-05:002016-01-30T07:44:30.272-05:00Love Ft. Meyers, Sam. What a great place to settle...Love Ft. Meyers, Sam. What a great place to settle. I know what you're going through. I had lived in one place for 45 years and it was really difficult to sort through everything and move to a smaller place. <br />And once again, I'm moving too...on Monday. Same town, but downsizing. Not a much sorting this time, but to an apartment rather than a house. Fortunately, the buyer wanted some of my furniture, which makes this easier.<br />I'll probably be disconnected for a few days and have been posting some simple recipes lately, but like you, I'll be back soon.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-68918329891698898062016-01-29T23:04:53.885-05:002016-01-29T23:04:53.885-05:00I was so happy to see you in our inbox and thrille...I was so happy to see you in our inbox and thrilled that you are doing well. What a gorgeous area and know it's going to be wonderful! Happy weekend!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-66927416664939236852016-01-29T16:53:17.156-05:002016-01-29T16:53:17.156-05:00I graduated high school in fort myers and moved to...I graduated high school in fort myers and moved to Murphy NC. and Andrews then moved back to Fl. and living near Arcadia. Love your Blog and look forward to reading and seeing the beautiful pictures.<br />Have made several of your receipts also.<br />Charlottewondering gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139616625459878601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-71389078364612535582016-01-29T16:07:14.059-05:002016-01-29T16:07:14.059-05:00Even though I have toured the Edison estate you di...Even though I have toured the Edison estate you did a wonderful job relating interesting historical facts. It was nice to hear from you once again and be updated on your progress. Best wishes for a smooth transition.TAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983776517199788755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-57698798606622433692016-01-29T14:29:00.772-05:002016-01-29T14:29:00.772-05:00So happy to see you update the blog, Sam. What a b...So happy to see you update the blog, Sam. What a beautiful city! You too have a great weekend!<br />AngieAngie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-84323905000976018772016-01-29T13:09:58.694-05:002016-01-29T13:09:58.694-05:00Sam, No more shuffling back and forth! Once you g...Sam, No more shuffling back and forth! Once you get the remodeling and reorganization done, your life will be much simpler. Warmth in the winter too! Our son went to High School in Ft. Myers and Laurie and I have toured the Ford & Edison properties. Very interesting indeed. Thanks for the history lesson too! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave & LaurieDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-24353125055897744352016-01-29T11:20:51.777-05:002016-01-29T11:20:51.777-05:00Happy to hear that you are making progress! I can...Happy to hear that you are making progress! I cannot imagine what it must be like to merge two homes, other than too much work! Having never spent much time in Florida, I appreciate the history... Take care...Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098010311146112822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-35499054190445766232016-01-29T11:05:18.815-05:002016-01-29T11:05:18.815-05:00Really interesting history! As a resident of Silic...Really interesting history! As a resident of Silicon Valley I'm always curious to hear how the movers and shakers of previous generations lived.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-1736379719994103422016-01-29T10:22:20.816-05:002016-01-29T10:22:20.816-05:00It looks a beautiful place, I envy you. As for me...It looks a beautiful place, I envy you. As for merging two houses into one, I know only too well how difficult it is. A house in the UK and one in France, now all in France. Apart from everything else we have moved 8 times in the 33 years we have been married and 4 different countries, one country twice!! I still have boxes around that I really do need to unpack!! Have a great weekend DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-12264520714570787572016-01-29T08:50:00.804-05:002016-01-29T08:50:00.804-05:00Glad to see you had time to come up for air and po...Glad to see you had time to come up for air and post a little history about your pretty local. Good luck with your combining and now I'm off to find out what a butler's pantry might be.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-5444498580434742012016-01-29T08:49:09.690-05:002016-01-29T08:49:09.690-05:00Fort Myers is beautiful!
It's a nice life in F...Fort Myers is beautiful!<br />It's a nice life in Florida..<br />no winter clothes..boots..shoveling..The sea so close..<br />so many wonderful developments .<br />Thanks for letting us visit..you're a trooper Sam!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-28947386516352823712016-01-29T08:37:18.174-05:002016-01-29T08:37:18.174-05:00You and Meakin have picked a beautiful place to se...You and Meakin have picked a beautiful place to settle Sam. I can only imagine how much work is involved in merging two households. I am facing that now with selling our Florida house. I am hoping someone will buy it that wants a fully furnished home. LOL. I really enjoyed the history of your town.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-22068878980591865852016-01-29T07:49:38.801-05:002016-01-29T07:49:38.801-05:00Interesting history. So you're full-time Flori...Interesting history. So you're full-time Floridian now? Welcome!FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-76224346182310635072016-01-29T07:20:59.144-05:002016-01-29T07:20:59.144-05:00What a great little post filled with some history ...What a great little post filled with some history and photos of where you'll be living full time now. What a lovely area.<br /><br />Have fun with your kitchen remodeling. :-)<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-9267186327026387412016-01-29T07:17:42.713-05:002016-01-29T07:17:42.713-05:00What a beautiful setting...enjoyWhat a beautiful setting...enjoyMr. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168411470285242235noreply@blogger.com