tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post3750957406343842421..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Wistful Wednesday: Sixty Years LaterFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4299462989600527882010-08-26T18:23:15.103-05:002010-08-26T18:23:15.103-05:00I loved hearn' about your grandparents place. ...I loved hearn' about your grandparents place. Sometimes it's hard to go back because time never stands still and things change. I'm lookin' forward to the pics you take when ya do go back.<br /><br />God bless ya and have a beautiful day Connie!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57685020523208626762010-08-26T06:51:15.520-05:002010-08-26T06:51:15.520-05:00Your post got me thinking about the farm house my ...Your post got me thinking about the farm house my mother's parents had in Milton Mills, New Hampshire. I was there last when I was about 7 years old - so its been many years since...<br /><br />I can still see in my mind the livingroom fireplace with a hearty fire going, the hand crank on the washing machine to wring the clothes, and can smell the scent of warm sunlight on small, wild strawberries that grew on the rocky field behind the house near the low wall of rock at the far edge of the property. My grandmother couldn't drive and was a Boston city woman all her life - hop on a street car, go everywhere and anywhere. The farm was... nearly exile for her - she made friends with the haridresser lady in town (all of 5 buildings back then) and got a ride there once a week to have her hair done - and no one ever saw her hair except grandpop!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Someday I need to go back there and see what has become of the place. I hope its like your wonderful story - and little changed from the open fields and small farm house.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-16231889641255921882010-08-25T22:31:49.339-05:002010-08-25T22:31:49.339-05:00How wonderful to see the old homestead still in us...How wonderful to see the old homestead still in use and being gardened! It all looks lovely and lush.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-52054585059876331072010-08-25T18:45:58.473-05:002010-08-25T18:45:58.473-05:00It is always amazing to go back to one's roots...It is always amazing to go back to one's roots, but it makes me melancholy too.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-76338208989053297352010-08-25T16:37:16.216-05:002010-08-25T16:37:16.216-05:00Great memories and picture! I'm sure the Amis...Great memories and picture! I'm sure the Amish are farming and gardening well. It would be neat to buy some veggies or something from them, knowing it is from the old family land. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-62984953028169419012010-08-25T13:45:37.475-05:002010-08-25T13:45:37.475-05:00Would love to go with you when you go to check if ...Would love to go with you when you go to check if their food stand is open. Would be fun to see the inside of that house again. Are you feeling better today.West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45190574514113766532010-08-25T10:53:21.804-05:002010-08-25T10:53:21.804-05:00I like thinking about my grand's farm makes me...I like thinking about my grand's farm makes me wish I was a little girl again.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10768455408736009852010-08-25T09:14:42.565-05:002010-08-25T09:14:42.565-05:00How inspiring for me today! A few morning chores,...How inspiring for me today! A few morning chores, a bit of harvesting, off to take Anna to take her written test for her permit (the permit was one of Dad's stipulations and now is sort of a joke with everyone)then we are going to buy some relish making supplies and some itty bitty jam jars to put it up in for wedding favors. And your post about your grandparents is giving me the boost I need!Lannyhttp://www.itsthedirt.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90490976695023830492010-08-25T08:48:36.426-05:002010-08-25T08:48:36.426-05:00Nice that the new occupants are caring for and enj...Nice that the new occupants are caring for and enjoying all that your grandparents did also...My grandmother came from a house very similar to this one...it was in lower Indiana and was built by her father...I have a picture somewhere...Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414361079501574872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11798605614466836842010-08-25T07:57:51.135-05:002010-08-25T07:57:51.135-05:00Beautiful images! It makes me long for the count...Beautiful images! It makes me long for the country more than I already do. Hugs. TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84967831188626567182010-08-25T07:24:07.842-05:002010-08-25T07:24:07.842-05:00What sweet and vivid memories. Lovely that at lea...What sweet and vivid memories. Lovely that at least the trees are still there and how great that someone is farming again. I hope you'll share your visit to the Amish stand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com