Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wistful Wednesday : Thanksgiving



Old photos of Thanksgiving..boy they are few and far between.  I did find a few..this is part of Far Guys family.  His Great Uncle Frank, his Grandfather Curt, his Mother and his Great Aunt Mae.   These are old Polaroids, taken no doubt by Far Guys Dad as he was a bit of a camera nut.



This is one of the table all set for their dinner..I see cranberry relish and pickled  beets and possibly pickles. Far Guys Mom has her eyes closed in this one.. but it is still a good photo..note the telephone on the wall..and the little edging on the shelves in the pantry.   Far Guys Mom has written on the back Thanksgiving 1963. :)
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I love the neck ties for dinner....and no doubt that kitchen was hot...those women had short sleeves on!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    That is a treasure for sure. I love all the details you can see in the background and as Milah says, their clothes as well.
    Aunt Mae kinda looks like she's tired of having her photo taken & wants to eat!!!

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  3. West Side of StraightNovember 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    That shelf edging paper and /or lace was on shelves at our house growing up too! Lots of details in these pictures. Lots of work put into that dinner!

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  4. PatsyNovember 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving
    From My Blog TO Yours
    Bennie and Patsy

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  5. Becca's DirtNovember 25, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Look at that phone! Wishing you and your family and Happy Thanksgiving.

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  6. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)November 25, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Boy does that pic take this gal back. You and your fam have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    God bless ya'll!!!

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  7. DJanNovember 25, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Great photos, Connie, and a lot of it is because of the nostalgia inadvertently added in, like the phone and the clothes. I notice Aunt Mae knows how to pose for a picture, and she does look like she's full of vinegar! Thanks for sharing these!

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  8. demaincaNovember 25, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Aunt Mae was having a good time wasn't she! The men are ready to eat and want to stop a the foolishness> I just love the photos. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. LeahNovember 25, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks for sharing....Happy Thanksgiving to your family!

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  10. GailNovember 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    A treasure! Thanks for sharing and have a happy, happy Thanksgiving.

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  11. laurieNovember 25, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    those photos are priceless! such great details. yes, the neckties!

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  12. LadyFiNovember 26, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Love the phone... and my, people wore ties in those days!

    Great photo. Have a wonderful day today.

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  13. threecollieNovember 26, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing your photos and memories

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  14. JuneNovember 26, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I truly enjoy those pictures. Nostalgia? I guess so. They take me back to the times that the measure of holiday happiness was less about decorating the house like House & Garden and more about the gathering.
    Frank and Curt posed for photos the way their parents would have. It's documentation, not advertising; no need for artificial smiles.

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  15. Vodka MomNovember 26, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

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  16. Girl TornadoNovember 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Wow, I would have only been 2 yrs old then. I love the old pics. I think Thanksgiving was a lot more traditional then. Now, everyone makes non-traditional foods and it looks like this year, there are even stores OPEN today. *sigh* All in the name of greed, when ya think about it.

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  17. PamelaNovember 30, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    grandpa looks like he's already been into the after dinner brew in that one shot.

    I wish I had some of those 60s photos. I don't think anyone took pictures that decade around our house.

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