tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post8977339941946325554..comments2023-11-05T18:46:32.295+11:00Comments on Baino's Banter: Generational Hand Me DownsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-73543807418248335872009-03-18T22:56:00.000+11:002009-03-18T22:56:00.000+11:00My mum had the same sewing machine *!*Loved seeing...My mum had the same sewing machine *!*<BR/>Loved seeing your family treasures and hearing their story ... family intrigue with the beautiful perfume bottle, priceless all *!*Bimbimbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427788003822538655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-55875900317045702892009-03-13T06:46:00.000+11:002009-03-13T06:46:00.000+11:00neat stuff as mementos, baino :)neat stuff as mementos, baino :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-12360696288044186882009-03-13T03:56:00.000+11:002009-03-13T03:56:00.000+11:00We had sewing machines exactly like that at school...We had sewing machines exactly like that at school!<BR/><BR/>You have some lovely mementos to pass on. I hope the young folk appreciate them as they get older.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-62579849445005150262009-03-12T11:18:00.000+11:002009-03-12T11:18:00.000+11:00my mother has a sewing machine quite similar to th...my mother has a sewing machine quite similar to that onea.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04187569807093887442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-9850772011929480062009-03-12T08:07:00.000+11:002009-03-12T08:07:00.000+11:00Oooh, so much to comment on in this one! I love t...Oooh, so much to comment on in this one! <BR/><BR/>I love the Queen Anne chair, don't even mind the colour, though I would prefer a nice soft, deep rose pink for it.<BR/><BR/>The Singer reminds me of my own childhood, when the sound of the sewing machine (along with the sounds of the knitting machine and the clack of Mum's hand knitting needles and the crackle of an open fire) was the background 'music'. I have two like it, and can't part with them, though I use a modern electric now. I did use the hand machines to teach my sons to sew, though.<BR/><BR/>As to the spoon and the glass, those are my favourites because I love the vintage household objects which are still used and loved. I like pressed glass, especially jugs.<BR/><BR/>I have a few military mementos from my Dad too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-263428593589202582009-03-12T06:23:00.000+11:002009-03-12T06:23:00.000+11:00Candie, when I actually looked around, I have load...Candie, when I actually looked around, I have loads of little things that have been handed down, many more than I realised! Trash to most but treasures to me.<BR/><BR/>Imitation is the greatest form of flattery Miladysa! Go for it.<BR/><BR/>Mrsupole. I'll see what I can do given the time and it might be a Saturday post for me . . .too many FF's to ignore this week.<BR/><BR/>God don't talk to me about Grandchildren! I'm barely coping with motherhood! Shame about your grandparents. I saw one set every week for 11 years the others during Christmas and Whitsun but I lived with one set for a school term before we emigrated to Australia and of course we visited a few times as well. They were both very different but very influential on me . . less so my siblings who didn't really remember them. Sadly my kids only have their father's parents left but they're close and visit as often as they can. Clare is the only 'granddaughter' so enjoys special favour!<BR/><BR/>Aw Ces, that's the awful thing about a fire. The house and contents can be replaced but not the treasures and personal effects. They can have your lovely dishes and paintings, that's a huge legacy.<BR/><BR/>Kate weird that I love a spoon but I think about where I came from whenever I use it. I remember my grandma making cakes and stirring sixpences into the christmas pud with the same spoon! (Well it was prolly one like it but . . poetic license and all that)<BR/><BR/>JMLC I have my dad's dog tags and weird little things from his army days .. .really must give 'em a polish.<BR/><BR/>Conor I broke my little toe bashing against the singer last year! It's a door stop these days.<BR/><BR/>Sandy, i'm not a great 'collector' and none are of any value but they all have a story.<BR/><BR/>I don't know Ian, as i get closer it seems too young to die! A helmut. Fantastic! Bet that's a talking point.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-12988929683787005382009-03-12T05:31:00.000+11:002009-03-12T05:31:00.000+11:0073 was not a bad age for your grandfather to reach...73 was not a bad age for your grandfather to reach.<BR/><BR/>Not many heirlooms in our family, but I do have my grandfather's National Fire Service helmet - he was a London fireman all through the Second World WarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-33205884788005418922009-03-12T03:54:00.000+11:002009-03-12T03:54:00.000+11:00what treasures and a story for everyone .Glad you ...what treasures and a story for everyone .Glad you are the KEEPER.SAndyi beatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898046178398533410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-20447100616294765042009-03-12T01:27:00.000+11:002009-03-12T01:27:00.000+11:00What a wonderful collection - a hundred year old s...What a wonderful collection - a hundred year old spoon is quite somethinG! And the sewing machine is just goregous - as is the perfume bottle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-15773450000768543342009-03-12T00:37:00.000+11:002009-03-12T00:37:00.000+11:00great post. love the field glasses and imagine tha...great post. love the field glasses and imagine that he would have some amazing stories to tell, maybe over a game of braille dominos.<BR/><BR/>the sewing machine is nice as well. my mom actually used one as we were growing up. it was fun to watch the moving parts. think it bit the dust though.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-81485673065487737602009-03-12T00:03:00.000+11:002009-03-12T00:03:00.000+11:00I have a friend who has as a treasured hand me dow...I have a friend who has as a treasured hand me down, her grandfather's army fork. She swears by it.JMLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846099359249044096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-60908607212991690932009-03-11T23:56:00.000+11:002009-03-11T23:56:00.000+11:00Very cute, thanks for playing.We have a spoon, pil...Very cute, thanks for playing.<BR/><BR/>We have a spoon, pilfered from my great-grandmother's camp (that's a whole other post, the hand-me-downs from that side of the family - much more intrigue, there) that is one of my prized possessions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-68235078419840640282009-03-11T23:23:00.000+11:002009-03-11T23:23:00.000+11:00I like the spoon, the tea set and chair. I especia...I like the spoon, the tea set and chair. I especially like the sewing machine. I learned to sew on a sewing machine just like that. That's the only thing that survived the burnt houses and it is at my parents' home in the Philippines. All my children's generational treasures will be from my husband's side since I came here with nothing but my nursing uniforms, a $100.00 bill and 75 cents in change to make emergency phone calls.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-78053085158481736002009-03-11T21:58:00.000+11:002009-03-11T21:58:00.000+11:00I really enjoyed seeing those family heirlooms tha...I really enjoyed seeing those family heirlooms that you have. From one of my grandfathers, I have a set of pink sheets. The other one, nothing. From one grandmother, I have a doll she bought my oldest daughter (not even for me), and from the other grandmother a set of real Silverware. Not much from them.<BR/><BR/>I have wondered if this is why I am a packrat and save everything for my daughters and the grandkids. I even tell them what they will get. I guess my grandkids will get a lot, if we still have it. And with this economy, we may not. But I think the most important thing they will have of us is memories of time spent with us. We work so hard to spend time with them. Something neither of us had with our grandparents. I think you will be the same way with your grandchildren. We are so thankful that they want to come stay with us whenever they can. <BR/><BR/>Hubby always takes the grandsons to get their haircut. I take them all shopping at Costco and Target. But most of the time we just spend it together talking, cooking, and going out to family dinners each month at a restaurant. They may not know how precious these moments are, but someday they will. Time is precious.<BR/><BR/>Loved your post today.Mrsupolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563854387767106508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-65545715940919500492009-03-11T21:45:00.000+11:002009-03-11T21:45:00.000+11:00What an interesting and enjoyable post! You've su...What an interesting and enjoyable post! You've surpassed yourself here Lass!<BR/><BR/>I ohhed and arrred through the lot of them :D<BR/><BR/>I might even join in LOLMiladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-91589331338922596832009-03-11T20:43:00.000+11:002009-03-11T20:43:00.000+11:00Great post and great stuff with a hint of humour.L...Great post and great stuff with a hint of humour.Loved the old sewing machines.<BR/><BR/>Have a nice day :)Candiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09820349874923006162noreply@blogger.com