Comments on: Griddlesode #22: The Chess Set

By: Norman Naylor

Norman Naylor — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:27:54 +0000

Here I am proving that podcasts are actually a form of time travel as I listened to this a full four years after it was produced. VERY TOUCHING! I haven’t any idea how you knew, way back in 2006, that I was going to convert my grandfathers’ audiobiographies from analog tape to digital MP3 the day before listening to this story in 2010. You are, indeed, miraculous!
Thanks for a TERRIFIC tale, masterfully told!

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:28:37 +0000

Oh, Sarah. He put’s on a gruff exterior, but he’s just a big ol’ softie on the inside!

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:05:28 +0000

Hey Ron!
This may be a little light for a show like this one, but…
Was it just me, or was the Other Ron a little more grumpy than usual after your story about your Grandfather? Is it possible that he was suffering from the “I’ve-just-got-something-in-my-eye” reflex? You know, where someone acts a lot tougher or (in the Other Ron’s case) grumpier to hide the fact that they were really moved by the story? Of course, there’s no way to know for sure since he will deny it either way.

By: Ken from Murphy TX

Ken from Murphy TX — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:23:18 +0000

Again another winning episode. This is an episode that really moved me. I am somewhat envious of the great relationship you had and the grace and dignity it displayed.
Prior to the episode I felt it would be corny to actually offer to get together for dinner prior to listening to this episode. Now I feel I must offer dinner next time I visit and I would love a game of chess.

By: Anson from Vancouver

Anson from Vancouver — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:21:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing a very personal story re: Chess Set. Very ironic in that you have a better relationship with your non-biological grandfather than I have with my grandfather simply because our last names don’t match. Well, that’s another matter.

By: Corey - Red Jazz

Corey - Red Jazz — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:31:02 +0000

Great show Ron. Really enjoyed hearing how chess kept you and your grandfather in communication even when it wasn’t quite possible by other means. Definately painted a picture of the scene in my mind.

By: Russell

Russell — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:02:53 +0000

Very moving episode Ron, and told in your usual enthralling manner. Congratulations on another very well done episode.
PS – Regarding the Pikelets recipe, it’s a family secret, but I’m sure my Mum won’t mind giving it away if you really want