tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post2093549342533449263..comments2023-04-07T15:01:52.944+01:00Comments on slow lane life: Welcome to the Room of Shamerachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-72111250996687790832010-05-14T23:50:33.280+01:002010-05-14T23:50:33.280+01:00You couldn't be a walk-over with ten children ...You couldn't be a walk-over with ten children could you! I think it was why they were so strict in those days. My grandfather, when he was alive, told me the eldest sister in their very large family was also a tyrant, where organization and order ruled.I enjoyed the peek into your attic,family history and items. The family photo is beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-73205081557230541982010-05-14T23:06:11.932+01:002010-05-14T23:06:11.932+01:00Servants? Dear me, no. Very ordinary, respectable ...Servants? Dear me, no. Very ordinary, respectable folk, my lot. I suppose having lots of children means that the older ones get to be helpers as soon as they are able. The baby (my Tante Mimi) is being held by my grandmother, not my great-grandmother; similar hairstyles then though!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474723200653576051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-13745774382994823552010-05-14T22:33:41.551+01:002010-05-14T22:33:41.551+01:00Ah, stuff. How I love it. Great stories.Ah, stuff. How I love it. Great stories.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-89741850663763739702010-05-14T21:53:52.890+01:002010-05-14T21:53:52.890+01:00P.S. I can't even imagine how she would have t...P.S. I can't even imagine how she would have the time to sit by the range reading, with all chores done.... with 10 kids? I don't even have time to do that with one, and I have got mod-cons! She seems quite posh... did she have servants?Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-40039119538744924942010-05-14T21:51:03.163+01:002010-05-14T21:51:03.163+01:00I love the way that your great-grandmother is hold...I love the way that your great-grandmother is holding up the baby like a rugby ball... umm yes, I can see a hint of tartar!Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-10128651012255049852010-05-14T21:13:28.411+01:002010-05-14T21:13:28.411+01:00That's a great collection of things to remembe...That's a great collection of things to remember the past by. I wish I wasn't so ruthless with stuff - I just chuck it out without thinking, and then regret it.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-65345091898731790532010-05-14T20:42:43.165+01:002010-05-14T20:42:43.165+01:00What a great store of family memories up there in ...What a great store of family memories up there in the attic. I do agree about the weight of memories - much harder to shift than anything else. That's a wry expression of someone who has seen everything and doesn't tolerate any nonsense.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-76505068445043668322010-05-14T20:35:37.828+01:002010-05-14T20:35:37.828+01:00Dear - come back and read my post again. I added ...Dear - come back and read my post again. I added an ending bit on there that I'm pretty sure you missed, and I wouldn't want to deprive you the belly-laugh at my expense that I am sure you will get, if you read it.<br /><br />Great old pics!!! I don't doubt that lady was not only a great cook, but a force to reckon with. And please do put a new cactus garden in that dish - it's begging for it!Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-5639121419338883052010-05-14T18:16:27.184+01:002010-05-14T18:16:27.184+01:00How restrained of you to have only the one room of...How restrained of you to have only the one room of shame...need I say more?Rattling Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717017116448498799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-24758285684209760452010-05-14T18:01:53.395+01:002010-05-14T18:01:53.395+01:00looks to me like there's a lot of pleasure to ...looks to me like there's a lot of pleasure to be had from cleaning the attic.<br />Several lifetimes' worth, in fact.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-67561797136329712822010-05-14T16:13:42.395+01:002010-05-14T16:13:42.395+01:00Room of shame? You should see our garage, or any ...Room of shame? You should see our garage, or any room in our house once my husband has been in it for half an hour, come to that. Luckily, we don't have an attic - he put his foot through the last one (after selling, but before moving!!!!!)the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-21456436708646922002010-05-14T15:50:21.080+01:002010-05-14T15:50:21.080+01:00Memories are wonderful, you are so lucky to have p...Memories are wonderful, you are so lucky to have physical things too.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739648804082980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-29323453403726361182010-05-14T15:09:48.160+01:002010-05-14T15:09:48.160+01:00The stories attatched to such objects are worth th...The stories attatched to such objects are worth their weight in gold. Maybe once you've written them down, the things will allow you to give them away for others to enjoy?Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-78576444606318500092010-05-14T13:02:23.059+01:002010-05-14T13:02:23.059+01:00Tidying and sorting can be such boring chores - it...Tidying and sorting can be such boring chores - it's more interesting when there are things to mull over.<br /><br />...and don't plastic storage boxes make one feel hyper-efficient?mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-63976820129106992882010-05-14T12:58:32.518+01:002010-05-14T12:58:32.518+01:00The memories and the sharing of them are what make...The memories and the sharing of them are what make this blog - and you- so special! So what if it slows down the clear out process. It's worth every minute you devote to it for the wonderful images you are able to conjure up. Thank you.Shelaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085357295140544355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-42876062406492593402010-05-14T12:13:37.195+01:002010-05-14T12:13:37.195+01:00Each treasure prompts a memory or five , so you...Each treasure prompts a memory or five , so you'll be there for days . But it's worth every minute . Enjoy !SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-79694999293151076242010-05-14T11:55:13.469+01:002010-05-14T11:55:13.469+01:00Sophie looks . . . "firm and no nonsense"...Sophie looks . . . "firm and no nonsense" to me. I don't think anybody could survive raising ten children and maintain a mild, gentle nature.<br /><br />The weight of memories, yes. It's right to take some time to pay homage, I think.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704331870306959361.post-21174784339491808092010-05-14T11:41:29.608+01:002010-05-14T11:41:29.608+01:00You're doing a wonderful job, and those memori...You're doing a wonderful job, and those memories are worth cherishing.<br /><br />Jan xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com