tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post8376092274649610726..comments2024-03-04T06:12:38.695+13:00Comments on Photo-Sleuth: Sepia Saturday 190: Come into the Garden MaudBrett Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-84087600943713612122013-08-22T08:03:24.898+12:002013-08-22T08:03:24.898+12:00Bruno - You obviously don't get the winds that...Bruno - You obviously don't get the winds that we do.<br /><br />Yes, I must confess that I haven't had the time for my normal lengthier rambling excursions recently. Too much going on at the moment, I'm afraid.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-73503696903502912792013-08-21T20:22:09.796+12:002013-08-21T20:22:09.796+12:00That's odd!!
You all seem to agree that these...That's odd!! <br />You all seem to agree that these are flimsy and the least little breeze would flatten it down. But I see 6 ropes and presume there are 2 more behind, <br />to anchor it to the ground. I would think this would be more resilient.<br /><br />Cute post, and unusually succinct for you!! <br />;)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-55396683373893214292013-08-20T20:22:24.143+12:002013-08-20T20:22:24.143+12:00The standard "norms" change all the time...The standard "norms" change all the time, as well as from place to place, but I think you're right. Hopefully all those FB posts won't be archived for too long!Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-70369956976663354012013-08-20T20:19:31.673+12:002013-08-20T20:19:31.673+12:00When we were young my parents were always very str...When we were young my parents were always very strict and going out in the sun without some sort of protection, and I've tried the same with my own kids. Living in the sub-tropics one has to be very carefulBrett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-74850683228341484692013-08-20T17:55:07.706+12:002013-08-20T17:55:07.706+12:00Oh to imagine how the people from these photos wou...Oh to imagine how the people from these photos would react to the music and "poetry" of today. They may have been thinking the "thoughts," but they weren't saying the words. What will it be in another hundred years? Thinking of some of what I've seen people post on Facebook I think there are going to be a lot of completely humiliated great-great grandchildren.Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-6023870594678776152013-08-20T13:49:46.134+12:002013-08-20T13:49:46.134+12:00How observant and I bet you are correct. Women re...How observant and I bet you are correct. Women really did NOT let the sun touch there skin... by grandmother was always worried about the way we ran around in the sun and she always sought a shaded spot. I think tents like that are a great idea for today! Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-87298908453122140732013-08-20T07:39:57.960+12:002013-08-20T07:39:57.960+12:00I would have thought it might even attract mosquit...I would have thought it might even attract mosquitoes.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-74125004504874411392013-08-20T02:45:59.483+12:002013-08-20T02:45:59.483+12:00I'm with Mike on the tent: those Victorians di...I'm with Mike on the tent: those Victorians didn't like sun, for sure -- getting browned in the sun meant "working class," and that simply wouldn't do! Do you suppose it also helped with pests like mosquitoes?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-32413578628373995702013-08-19T09:15:33.873+12:002013-08-19T09:15:33.873+12:00Glad you enjoyed the soundtrack Patty - that's...Glad you enjoyed the soundtrack Patty - that's a good idea about the purpose of the tent.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-90514734824021127262013-08-19T09:14:28.712+12:002013-08-19T09:14:28.712+12:00Gone with the wind. Thanks for visiting, anyjazz.Gone with the wind. Thanks for visiting, anyjazz.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-14768810527773445332013-08-19T09:14:04.951+12:002013-08-19T09:14:04.951+12:00Thanks for visiting Jackie.Thanks for visiting Jackie.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-25237821951730861202013-08-19T09:06:13.240+12:002013-08-19T09:06:13.240+12:00I definitely see what you mean about the man's...I definitely see what you mean about the man's irritated stance. It adds a comic touch to the photo which I'm sure was not the intended reaction. The tent actually reminds me of those found on beaches of the era used for changing into bathing attire. Apparently they were multi-purpose!<br /><br />I have to say, the embedded soundtrack was indeed the definitive touch!! Absolutely perfect choice. Bravo!PattyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960442608381511010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-47853697402335908742013-08-19T08:04:13.129+12:002013-08-19T08:04:13.129+12:00Those tents do look as if they might be a little u...Those tents do look as if they might be a little useless on a breezy day.anyjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319237414264543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-83470594916730062552013-08-19T01:12:14.449+12:002013-08-19T01:12:14.449+12:00What a strange stance the man has in the photo loo...What a strange stance the man has in the photo looking at the lady holding the child! Love the tent <br />Jackie<br />Scrapbangwallop Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586323704318587473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-64911855376172003242013-08-19T01:11:42.378+12:002013-08-19T01:11:42.378+12:00That is totally amazing and what a treasure that y...That is totally amazing and what a treasure that your ancestor made them. I was seeing it on my phone last night, and now on my computer it's a much better view, most charming indeed.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-9322830854192381062013-08-18T23:26:46.303+12:002013-08-18T23:26:46.303+12:00Thanks for visiting Sue.Thanks for visiting Sue.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-67081755676621095642013-08-18T23:17:28.052+12:002013-08-18T23:17:28.052+12:00I enjoyed the way you linked the photo with the &q...I enjoyed the way you linked the photo with the "Come into the Garden, Maud" poem. ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-90582889385450059192013-08-18T20:34:18.655+12:002013-08-18T20:34:18.655+12:00He looks fed up with pretty much everything.He looks fed up with pretty much everything.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-85667840998288309372013-08-18T20:33:46.857+12:002013-08-18T20:33:46.857+12:00Either that or a very sunny day.Either that or a very sunny day.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-73584322439625423172013-08-18T20:33:17.685+12:002013-08-18T20:33:17.685+12:00Just brick, almost certainly bricks made by my anc...Just brick, almost certainly bricks made by my ancestor James Miller.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-77216547730670413302013-08-18T18:32:57.896+12:002013-08-18T18:32:57.896+12:00It is a wonderful photo. Mother looks very proud....It is a wonderful photo. Mother looks very proud. Father appears to be looking in the distance. I wonder what he sees that he is unhappy about?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-53103911558166054532013-08-18T15:06:30.746+12:002013-08-18T15:06:30.746+12:00And you dinna even mention that most of the little...And you dinna even mention that most of the little girls were wearing their hats. Must have been Sunday, I'd bet.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-38121143295645882572013-08-18T14:59:56.499+12:002013-08-18T14:59:56.499+12:00Too funny, his pose may have been just an act and ...Too funny, his pose may have been just an act and maybe he broke out in laughter once the photo was taken! That Miller house looks interesting! I wonder what the outside is made of?21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-83030468667369650762013-08-18T13:25:20.932+12:002013-08-18T13:25:20.932+12:00Yes, I think they were far more sensible about the...Yes, I think they were far more sensible about the harmful effects of the sun a century ago than we are now. Strange, considering how much more we know about what it can do to you.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-33929531666926076032013-08-18T13:24:06.093+12:002013-08-18T13:24:06.093+12:00Well, the drama's mostly dreamt up.Well, the drama's mostly dreamt up.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.com