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My daughter is a darling.

14 years ago

We got a notice in the mail today, that she has ordered a fruit of the month membership from Harry & David, for Hubs & I. We got this from her a few years ago and everything we got from them was absolutely wonderful. The Riviera pears were the most sweet, juicy pears I've ever eaten. I'm so looking forward tot the first delivery. Yum!!

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alisande
14 years ago
I'm jealous, Dot! I've been the recipient of those pears, but not for a couple of years. They're memorable!
glenda_al
14 years ago
Enjoy!
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socks
14 years ago
That's a very thoughtful gift. Those pears are divine!
linda_in_iowa
14 years ago
I used to live in Medford, OR and visited the Harry & David store. Their fruits are the best.
evatx
14 years ago
We were the lucky recipients of that several years ago, and each month the fruit was fresh and wonderful. Enjoy!
sjerin
14 years ago
How sweet of your dd, in more ways than one. (I love a pun, dumb though it is.)
kacram
14 years ago
so nice! I would LOVE to get one of those, But I would be so selfish and not share with hubby or son! ahahhaha

LOL sjerin!
lynn_d
14 years ago
How wonderful! I too am so jealous!
nanny98
14 years ago
I live in Medford, and we are also enjoying those Pears! DD worked the phones there over the holiday and we are hoping that the company (pulling itself out of bankruptcy) has had a good year. The Pears ARE "one of a kind" as in they don't grow in many other places, so I have been told.
foggyj
14 years ago
You ARE lucky! I love their fruit. You need a bib with those pears!
cynic
14 years ago
When you mentioned the fruit of the month club I couldn't help think of Everybody Loves Raymond episode when Ray gave his parents a subscription to one. Funny.

But I also believe this is a thoughtful and fantastic gift since you like it. Few people need more trinkets around the home and food you like will be consumed. And something that is a treat, that you probably wouldn't buy for yourself makes the gift all the more special.

A special and thoughtful daughter for a special and thoughtful lady. How appropriate! :)

Happy eating!
beth4652
14 years ago
We love them, too. We have a store near us, so I get them at least once a year. Also love their Moose Munch.
dotmom
Original Author
14 years ago
Cynic.....I thought of that episode of Raymond too. It was so well written as most of the episodes were, and sooooo funny.
breenthumb
14 years ago
I thought of that episode too. We loved that one.

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