tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post308566334067959368..comments2024-03-29T09:29:27.372+00:00Comments on Unthought of, though, somehow: Photographs and MemoriesThe Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-50035922741066874032020-04-13T09:38:53.422+01:002020-04-13T09:38:53.422+01:00Great post, Swede. The coal shovel reminded me of ...Great post, Swede. The coal shovel reminded me of one we had next to the fire when I was a boy - although I doubt that was handmade and it was never in such good condition. Nice how simple images like that can bring back memories. Take care.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-6193465120360590882020-04-12T23:52:12.785+01:002020-04-12T23:52:12.785+01:00As all have said above, such a beautiful post. I r...As all have said above, such a beautiful post. I really do enjoy these snippets from past lives - and especially those lovely turns of phrase! Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-73546516141863976452020-04-12T22:29:59.177+01:002020-04-12T22:29:59.177+01:00Marie. Thanks for your kind words. This is actuall...Marie. Thanks for your kind words. This is actually a re-written and extended post from my early days. I'm trying to buckle down and write more - we'll see how that goes!<br /><br />Swiss Adam. Thanks. I'd love to know who made it.<br /><br />Softshoebanana. Many thanks for your kind words and for stopping by.<br /><br />John Medd. Haha! From little acorns...<br /><br />Alyson. Thank you. I'm gradually packing up all my stuff in the hope of moving at some point, family archive included. I'll try to share some more old snapshots when I get the time and inspiration.<br /><br />Good to hear from you Brian, I hope all is well with you and the family. Yes, my Nan had a bunch of 'em!The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-46845923939083971962020-04-12T17:45:18.281+01:002020-04-12T17:45:18.281+01:00What a pleasurable read this was, Swede. Thank you...What a pleasurable read this was, Swede. Thank you. Love these "peculiar old proverbial phrases of dubious context." Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-3254499082768052572020-04-12T16:59:54.092+01:002020-04-12T16:59:54.092+01:00Such wonderful pictures and stories TS - Makes the...Such wonderful pictures and stories TS - Makes the past come alive. Thank you for sharing them with us.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-11456912379039780542020-04-12T08:13:34.588+01:002020-04-12T08:13:34.588+01:00Beautiful. This is probably how the Smithsonian st...Beautiful. This is probably how the Smithsonian started.John Meddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547777949324509522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-34166145431034906492020-04-11T20:44:05.252+01:002020-04-11T20:44:05.252+01:00What a lovely postWhat a lovely postSoftshoebanananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-74772397480367041252020-04-11T19:07:31.519+01:002020-04-11T19:07:31.519+01:00Lovely post Swede- I especially love the coal shov...Lovely post Swede- I especially love the coal shovelSwiss Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119322217065850020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-11230481806941732762020-04-11T13:56:10.824+01:002020-04-11T13:56:10.824+01:00I wish you had time to write more posts like this,...I wish you had time to write more posts like this, Mr. S. I'm in awe of people who clearly love to write and are so damn good at it. Somehow, your evocative post has brought into sharper focus the faces of my own long-departed relatives.<br /><br />Look after yourself!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com