Comments on: Fare Well Dad. A Life Well Lived. https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/ Horticulturist Matt Mattus shares gardening expertise, research and science from his home garden and greenhouse. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:51:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Anonymous https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1744 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:36:31 +0000 #comment-1744 Sorry to hear of your loss. You've put together a great tribute to him not just here in this post but in others over the years. He really seems to have lived a fulfilling life and it's always inspiring to see someone with talent who develops it and gets the most out of all their experiences.

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By: Rahtamian https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1743 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:17:38 +0000 #comment-1743 In reply to Rahtamian.

We are on FB. Will have to ping him again to make contact though. Been well. Take care. All the very best.

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By: Les https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1742 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:49:32 +0000 #comment-1742 Sounds like a life well lived, and what gifts he gave you. Peace to you and your family.

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By: nanne https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1741 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 03:51:07 +0000 #comment-1741 What an accomplished and talented man, traits he definately passed on to you! I love that, even though you said you did not have a traditional father-son relationship with him–sports, etc, he found ways to connect with you & things the two of you could do together that were interesting to both. that's a great dad!

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1740 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:39:31 +0000 #comment-1740 In reply to hopflower.

Thank you, hopflower. I think you are right – I sort-of got a good dose of his talents and interests, at least, some of them. I don't think I realized it, until now.

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1739 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:38:06 +0000 #comment-1739 In reply to Jenny H..

Thank you, Jenny. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You are right – memories become so important now, I learned that when I lost my mom, and never realized how precious memories can be – in a good way!

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1738 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:36:49 +0000 #comment-1738 In reply to Rahtamian.

Wow, Rahtamian – I remember you! How are you? Do you ever speak with Jet? I can get you his contact information if you wish. Thanks so much for your thoughts.

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1737 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:35:46 +0000 #comment-1737 In reply to Patricia Burrell.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother, Patricia. Indeed, these times are difficult, but with time, we move forward. Thanks so much for sharing.

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1736 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:34:25 +0000 #comment-1736 In reply to Tovah Martin.

Thanks Tovah.

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By: Matt Mattus https://gardern.co.za/2014/06/so-long-dad/#comment-1735 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:34:01 +0000 #comment-1735 In reply to Unknown.

Oh, all those blueberry picking memories! (I assume you heard about the one where my mom and dad were caught 'doing it' one time while our blueberrying?!). tsk tsk. Thanks inot.

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