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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Saturday, January 14, 2023

FORUM at Mushroom Conference — Last Surviving Pioneers

Pieter has often been in an Open Forum...
Like here below in Scottsdale, Arizona during the Spawn Mate Symposium 
Open Forum moderated by Don Betterley. 
Shown left to right: Barry Holtz, Pieter Vedder, Paul Wuest, Hans Tschierpe, Lee Schisler and Jim Sinden.
Spawn Mate Scottsdale Symposium Program
11:00 AM OPEN FORUM
followed by the above mentioned names...
After the FORUM we had Reception and Dinner Dance in the Crystal Ballroom...
Pieter looking spiff in his Burberry tuxedo...
Wearing with it, his silk paisley bow tie and cummerbund.
For some mysterious reason, that same bow tie got lost in Maastricht during the ISMS Conference in the year 2000...
You should have seen us—almost stripping the entire room—in vain!

Happy me—always after my Pieter's excellent performance — and now a relaxing evening!
Wearing my batik skirt from Indonesia and linen lace blouse.
~
Fond memories of all the FORUM members and that over many years!
BUT as of today, only two of those pioneers are still alive and that is Barry Holtz and my Pieter J.C. Vedder.

Sadly...

Jim Sinden passed away on December 20, 1994—born November 12, 1902
Sadly Paul Wuest passed away on September 05, 2006—born February 26, 1937
Hans Tschierpe passed away on April 15, 2009—born 1930
Lee Schisler passed away on October 27, 2021—born 1928
In our newest publication: modern mushroom growing 2020 harvesting ←click link
we did mention on page 415 — SINDEN, SCHISLER...

May all of their names never be forgotten by the mushroom industry!


Related links:
Pieter J.C. Vedder at Mushroom Industry Short Course Pennsylvania State University | previous post by me with sessions by Sinden, Vedder, Schisler and Wuest.
Dr. James W. Sinden was one of Pieter's mentors | previous post by me
{1987 Scottsdale Arizona versus 2014} | previous post by me
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22 comments:

  1. roughterrain craneJanuary 15, 2023 at 5:06 AM

    Your skirt is beautiful.
    Chinese people often say that when you drink water you have to remember those who dug a well.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 8:44 AM

      Dearest RTC,
      Thank you, love the authentic hand–made batik and still have it of course!
      Such old sayings always contain a depth of wisdom.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Anne Hagman-NiilolaJanuary 15, 2023 at 6:07 AM

    Hi Mariette! A wonderful memory.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 8:45 AM

      Dearest Anne,
      Yes, many wonderful memories and grateful for still being alive!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. VENTANA DE FOTOJanuary 15, 2023 at 6:31 AM

    En todos los eventos, goza de una buena compañía, Feliz domingo.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 8:45 AM

      Querida Antónia,
      ¡Son esos buenos recuerdos que siempre permanecerán!
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  4. OLga January 15, 2023 at 9:03 AM

    Che bei ricordi.Tu e Pieter siete elegantissimi.Buona serata.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 10:09 AM

      Cara Olga,
      Grazie!
      Soprattutto, memorie storiche come solo un altro dal Forum è ancora vivo e il mio Pieter...
      Abbracci,
      Mariette

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  5. Hilly NicolayJanuary 15, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    Wauwh die rok en blouse echt prachtig!

    Lieve groetjes,
    Hilly

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 2:13 PM

      Beste Hilly,
      Dank je en het zegt voor ons Nederlanders (van geboorte) ook wat meer deze handgemaakte batik uit Yogyakarta, Indonesië.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  6. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM

    Y'all look so handsome dressed to the nines, Mariette. Beautiful!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM

      Dearest Martha Jane,
      Thank you and it was festive after all the hard work by Pieter!
      But he always did an excellent job in explaining and teaching.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Tais Luso de CarvalhoJanuary 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    Mariette, a foto grande de abertura do blog é maravilhosa!
    As outras fotos, descendo, estão muito lindos e elegantes!
    Deixo votos de uma feliz semana, começando o 2023...
    Abraços!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 15, 2023 at 8:28 PM

      Prezados Taís,
      Obrigado e minha foto de cabeçalho é da cidade do romance - Veneza, Itália.
      Boas lembranças.
      Também do Jantar Dance no Salão de Baile após a sessão de Pieter no Fórum.
      Abraços e uma semana feliz por vir.
      Mariette

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  8. Victor S E MoubarakJanuary 16, 2023 at 6:55 AM

    A life dedicated to good work and teaching others about mushrooms.

    God bless.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 16, 2023 at 8:44 AM

      Dearest Victor,
      Yes, very much the truth and he still gets questions asked about solving problems for others.
      It is good—life with a purpose for helping others make a (better) living.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. DebbyJanuary 16, 2023 at 6:45 PM

    What a pretty skirt that is. Do you still have that same outfit?

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 16, 2023 at 8:51 PM

      Dearest Debby,
      Thank you and sure got both — batik skirt and the linen lace blouse.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Veronica LeeJanuary 16, 2023 at 8:26 PM

    I agree with Victor.
    I admire the dedication and passion you both have for your work.

    God Bless, dearest Mariette!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 16, 2023 at 8:45 PM

      Dearest Veronica,
      If you don't have your whole heart into it — you never can be good.
      We sure gave it all we had!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Coisas de FeltroJanuary 17, 2023 at 7:31 AM

    So beautiful both of you.
    xoxo
    Coisas de Feltro

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJanuary 17, 2023 at 7:51 AM

      Dearest Christina,
      Thank you and that feeling for having delivered your knowledge makes for enjoying such a dinner dance!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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