17-08-2018, 08:14 PM
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Re: American baskets
Originally Posted by Right Now
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Yes, in my area of upstate NY it is still done, if you are lucky enough to have good neighbors. They bring a casserole, or coffee cakes or cookies, whatever, just to say a friendly hello. In my apt. building, I still get fresh picked blueberries, fresh scones, homemade soup, etc from time to time. I reciprocate, it makes for a good community.The younger generation doesnt cook anymore, and are too busy running their kids to sports games to think of doing things for neighbors.They are missing out.
It’s not only the welcome gift, it’s as you say, it’s the sharing of ubundence.
We share what we grow with our neighbours and they share back. And from the sharing comes invites to social days and evenings and you are soon part of the community
17-08-2018, 11:33 PM
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Re: American baskets
Originally Posted by bakerman
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That is more of a country tradition than a city one. Especially now that few people know how to actually cook. The extent of my Ex's kitchen knowledge was making coffee in an automatic drip machine. 
Sorry bakerman, you really don't deserve the onslaught of your next visitor with his gift of a portaloo
18-08-2018, 11:47 AM
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Re: American baskets
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Bakerman, you need to meet Boozercruiser in real life. You'd both get on like a house on fire. Oh God, have I given Boozy an idea for a bus ride? Sorry bakerman, you really don't deserve the onslaught of your next visitor with his gift of a portaloo
18-08-2018, 11:48 AM
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Re: American baskets
Originally Posted by Right Now
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Yes, in my area of upstate NY it is still done, if you are lucky enough to have good neighbors. They bring a casserole, or coffee cakes or cookies, whatever, just to say a friendly hello. In my apt. building, I still get fresh picked blueberries, fresh scones, homemade soup, etc from time to time. I reciprocate, it makes for a good community.The younger generation doesnt cook anymore, and are too busy running their kids to sports games to think of doing things for neighbors.They are missing out.
Originally Posted by bakerman
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That is more of a country tradition than a city one. Especially now that few people know how to actually cook. The extent of my Ex's kitchen knowledge was making coffee in an automatic drip machine.
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