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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Written Compliments and Book Reviews for my Pieter — II

Reading such compliments and/or book reviews is uplifting!
Great book! My admiration for your work.
Truly a fantastic guide to growing mushrooms.
Best book on mushroom growing
Hi Pieter 
Hope all is well with you,
Just ordered your book on Amazon & looking forward to the read. Your original was always considered the bible for mushroom growing and I often refer to it. It is a well thumbed version from early nineties. Keep things lit!
Mike
Pieter,
Stay safe and enjoy life.
Best wishes and will always be grateful for your help and advice.
Mel
Thanks for the times you came to Greenwood Mushroom farm to teach.
Pieter's reply: 
Done so with enthusiasm and love for the job!
"Your BIRTH IS BLESSING To All. 
All our Blessings for your Good Health!"
From Peru:
Mr Pieter is a hero to all those who once started this cultivation. Next to your words printed in that book, it is a huge help.
Thank you very much for everything—I am organizing and I will see how I manage to get updated to the 2020 book.
I will leave the country next month.
Thank you very much for everything.
Vocational school Horst, at the time, is that right?
My reply: Yes, I worked at the CCO for over 14 years before we immigrated together.
I remember that, we worked there regularly at the time. We were young then... time has flown by.
Nice words. You have indeed meant a lot to the mushroom industry and still do! Enjoy it and stay healthy!
Best book on mushroom growing
Congratulations on your latest addition of Modern Mushroom growing 2020. Your first addition was a great asset to the farm. Your many contributions to the mushroom industry are really appreciated.
You have watered to blossom, many who needed the most.
And now it's our turn, 
Watering of blessings,
For your GOOD HEALTH.
Pieter's reply: 
Thank you so very much; it is greatly appreciated!
I met Mr. Jans and Mr. Vedder while working at Highline Mushrooms in Canada. 
These are two very excellent teachers. I learned much about caring for mushrooms and much more about caring for people. I left the mushroom industry about two decades ago but their kind of kind leadership cannot be forgotten. 
Thanks Pieter, 
For giving us the opportunity to learn so much about mushroom growing.
In the early 80s I was one of the students of the CCO. I have learned there so much. 
Lessons which help me still today.
I'm proud and honored that I was privileged to go there.
Pieter's reply:
Have done so with lots of passion and in Dutch, German and English for the short courses and ending with only English... Most is being bundled now in our books so not all is lost!
"Pieter, thank you for transitioning the growing of mushrooms with your science but practical approach."
Pieter's reply:
Thank you and it is not about how much I know but how to transfer that knowledge in an understandable way and with lots of personal practical experience...
Guess I was born to be a teacher!
I'm glad and honored that I can count Pieter to the masters, from which I learned so much. It was not only mushroom but also for your daily life, helping me to move away from my mind's barriers.
Thank you Pieter, for all what you did for me and the Mushroom community.
Well worthy Pieter, a great addition for any of 'us'...
Pieter's reply:
Hope it will help many mushroom growers all over the world! The basics never change, even for those that grow in less modern facilities.
I'm certain it will and never a more true statement in our business Pieter that often missed. You reiterate this so well throughout all stages in your book and now great to have the 2020 edition after referencing you verbally over the years.
Mr Vedder was my teacher in 1967 – 1968. Since then I was growing mushrooms till 2 years ago. So the basic knowledge for mushroom growing was all that time with me.
Mushroom growing is a very interesting and exciting culture.
Pieter's reply:
That is great to hear from a former student, from the era before the Training Centre was officially opened on September 9, 1969. Yes, today was an anniversary... Your English also stands out!
Hope you continue to do well in whatever you do.
Oh so good to hear from you Dr. Vedder, some of my best memories of work – was working for Campbell's and growing mushrooms, and my time spent in Georgia at your operation.
I still have your book and frequently pick it up to peruse. 
Do you live near the old operation? Hope you and your family are well and if you ever make it back to PA – be sure to look me up at Golden Oaks. 
Oh yes, Bobcat – I'm pretty sure I ran into one before bounded back into the woods, when I first moved back to this area. Thank you.

If you scroll down on this blog, under labels: Mushroom Editorial Review you will find more posts with meaningful compliments!

As both of us always said:
It is not important what YOU say about YOURSELF — BUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU...

Related link:
1978 - P.J.C. Vedder's Modern Mushroom Growing Book Published in English | previous post by me and showing ALL LANGUAGES of Pieter's book — also the Spanish version from first image...
September 9, 1969 Grand Opening practical Mushroom Training Center in Horst | previous post by me about founder and principal teacher Pieter...
Visiting Castle Gardens Arcen with Friend Ellie | previous post by me telling audience where Pieter used to live

28 comments:

  1. Mucha ilusión, le tiene que hacer, leerlos de nuevo.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Me siento muy orgulloso de mi Pieter por tales comentarios y, sobre todo, felicitaciones sinceras.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Yep, looks like a lifetime well spent in educating others how to make a better living!
      Feels rewarding...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. I ask myself how does Pieter manage to stay calm and modest given the many complimentary reviews and comments addressed to him?!

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    1. Dearest Duta,
      First of all staying modest is part of his/our religion and upbringing. The love for others and sincerely wanting to help them is the drive—never money. The success of others is a reward!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. So many well-deserved compliments here, Mariette. I can see why it took you two posts to get it all written. Congrats, Pieter!

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    1. Dearest Martha Jane,
      Well–deserved they are and I just wanted Pieter to be able to look back on his achievements...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Olá, Mariette, essa sua linda postagem é uma homenagem
    muito carinhosa ao seu Pieter! Reconhecidamente um trabalho
    fantástico!
    Aplaudo para os dois!
    Uma feliz semana para os dois!
    Abraços.

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    1. Prezada Taís,
      Sim, uma homenagem para mostrar esses elogios alheios em um post. Trabalhamos juntos na mesma indústria há décadas, por isso apreciamos mais uns aos outros.
      Abraços,
      Mariette

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  6. Olá, Mariette, uma bela iniciativa sua de escrever sobre
    o seu Pieter, mostrando a sua nobre atividade profissional, com excelentes
    resultados práticos e de certos dados sobre acontecimentos
    importantes na sua vida profissional e pessoal, com sua querida esposa.
    Grande abraço e uma ótima semana para o casal.

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    1. Prezado Pedro,
      De fato, Pieter foi um professor muito nobre durante toda a sua vida. Fazer isso com paixão e amor ao próximo se mostrou.
      Também tem sido raro ter trabalhado como casal no mesmo negócio por décadas.
      Abraços,
      Mariette

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  7. Hello Mariette and Pieter, There are many kinds of praise for a book, but praise from experts, and praise from those you have helped and they subsequently succeeded is praise indeed. Also, the nature of these comments shows the constant practicality of Pieter's expertise--he is no ivory tower, hands-off type researcher!
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Pieter has been a very practical guy who has done it all himself—so he knows what he is talking about. There are too many hands–off experts...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Well deserved. Much love to you both.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    1. Dearest Regine,
      Yes, Pieter has been an outstanding and very practical teacher with lots of personal experience. He also has the gift to explain to others in a comprehensible way.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Pieter's expertise in mushrooms is truly remarkable, a testament to his dedication and knowledge in this field. Congrats to Pieter!

    Hugs and blessings, dearest Mariette

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    1. Dearest Veronica,
      Thank you and yes, his knowledge and dedication is not comparable with anyone—due to his true passion.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Dag Mariette,

    Een mooie opsteker voor Pieter en jou.

    Lieve groetjes,
    Hilly

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    1. Beste Hilly,
      Ja, dat is het zeker zo aan het einde van je carrière. Mooie om op terug te kijken!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  11. Mariette, thank you for the well wishes, and I'm sorry you have been in a lot of pain. Saying a prayer for you right now. I hope you feel better soon.

    ~Sheri

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    1. Dearest Sheri,
      Thank you for your prayer—that is what has sustained me!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. I am happy to read such wonderful things about your husband and his considerable knowledge and sharing of it. He deserves every kudo.

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    1. Dearest Katie Isabella,
      Thank you so much and yes, he deserves it!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Very well, Pieter is recognized everywhere as the great expert that he is.
    xoxo

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    1. Dearest Cristina,
      Yes, that is true—worldwide recognition and he sure earned that!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Mariette...