tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post1685519822765590654..comments2023-05-28T10:55:51.355-04:00Comments on Attics and Old Lace: Sepia Saturday 148: Boys and Their ToysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-29558065427249228152012-10-23T20:19:15.121-04:002012-10-23T20:19:15.121-04:00Maybe Charlie's father said he would help him ...Maybe Charlie's father said he would help him with the bike in the Spring, and there was nobody else that could help him.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-48502762636629388342012-10-23T12:05:49.514-04:002012-10-23T12:05:49.514-04:00@Kat,
I think both the association and young Charl...@Kat,<br />I think both the association and young Charles schedule must have kept him away from the bike. On the death of his father, the house was converted to a Boarding House and Charles took on many new chores.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-12692063544684899882012-10-23T10:32:24.067-04:002012-10-23T10:32:24.067-04:00Sorry to be so late in responding, Liz.
This wa...Sorry to be so late in responding, Liz. <br /><br />This was a lovely post. Perhaps, young Charles associated the bicycle with his father and couldn't bring himself to use it?<br /><br />The more recent photo of the painting of the house I found most interesting, since "Jim's" hat would not have been out of place decades earlier, don't you think?Kat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-16541628335998240342012-10-23T03:10:51.158-04:002012-10-23T03:10:51.158-04:00That penny-farthing is remarkable. Would have made...That penny-farthing is remarkable. Would have made a nice collectible. Interesting journey in your ancestor's life.<br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-50328399442846912622012-10-22T17:58:50.791-04:002012-10-22T17:58:50.791-04:00Great thought Joy! Another avenue to explore.Great thought Joy! Another avenue to explore.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-36673210797350118582012-10-22T17:57:51.590-04:002012-10-22T17:57:51.590-04:00Thanks Nell. I thought I had that word verificatio...Thanks Nell. I thought I had that word verification switched off! I hate doing those things.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-76441055402891685102012-10-22T17:57:05.215-04:002012-10-22T17:57:05.215-04:00The rug is definitely a mystery as is the rather r...The rug is definitely a mystery as is the rather rough wall in the background. Do you suppose they just took out back behind the bike shop?!Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-67570854177483409442012-10-22T17:28:18.395-04:002012-10-22T17:28:18.395-04:00I love how the bike barn name has come down throug...I love how the bike barn name has come down through the generations, it certainly being kept tip top condition. I wonder if the man with the bike (and rug) is a member of a bicycling club, he looks the part and has something in his lapel, badge or ribbon. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-66430003540046495962012-10-22T13:55:22.482-04:002012-10-22T13:55:22.482-04:00Yes, I see the resemblance between grandson and Un...Yes, I see the resemblance between grandson and Unknown. I'm forever seeing my family in photos of family several generations back. It could make you a believer in reincarnation. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-23963338335581273982012-10-22T10:04:14.107-04:002012-10-22T10:04:14.107-04:00A nice set of pictures Liz, but strangely I find t...A nice set of pictures Liz, but strangely I find the one of the grandchildren painting the bike barn the most interesting. Such industry! I'm assuming the grandson survived perching precariously on that picnic chair to do his painting?<br /><br />BTW you may not be aware but you stil have word verification switched on and it can put people off commenting. Most of us have done away with it now with no ill effects. Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-42645159178442832532012-10-21T22:13:12.572-04:002012-10-21T22:13:12.572-04:00Exactly, and I'm thinking Cabelas, LL Bean and...Exactly, and I'm thinking Cabelas, LL Bean and our own Gander Mountain Stores are a wishing and a praying they'll last that long! 21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-28342899376559163452012-10-21T21:43:32.934-04:002012-10-21T21:43:32.934-04:00A great pickup on the theme photo, Liz. Cycling wa...A great pickup on the theme photo, Liz. Cycling was such an important part of late 19th early 20th century life, faster and more convenient than a horse or even an automobile. That last photo is a prizewinner, but why did the photographer insist on including the traditional fur rug? Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-3578640477403659312012-10-21T12:44:35.022-04:002012-10-21T12:44:35.022-04:00Just read your entry and followed the link to your...Just read your entry and followed the link to your earlier bicycle entry. I almost used that same shot of the two men in bowlers on their penny farthings! Glad I ended up going a different direction with the theme. :)Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-13373813653257796862012-10-21T12:37:52.042-04:002012-10-21T12:37:52.042-04:00I love riding and soooo want to try out a Penny fa...I love riding and soooo want to try out a Penny farthing! The one in the photograph is sized for a child. I can't imagine what it must have been like to be on the high wheel versions.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-69162427116176541722012-10-21T12:32:38.350-04:002012-10-21T12:32:38.350-04:00Peter, you are right! It is spotless. I'll be ...Peter, you are right! It is spotless. I'll be digging through my reference books to try to get a better date on the photo. I may simply be in the wrong diary.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-3939967724285722542012-10-21T09:44:33.386-04:002012-10-21T09:44:33.386-04:00That penny farthing just makes you want to own it....That penny farthing just makes you want to own it.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-51358665965917134652012-10-21T08:14:17.215-04:002012-10-21T08:14:17.215-04:00Can you IMAGINE riding on that penny-farthing? You...Can you IMAGINE riding on that penny-farthing? You'd have to have a spine of steel (not to mention other exceptionally sturdy body parts) to take a spin on that thing! Very entertaining post, Liz!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-32199439023259853212012-10-21T07:16:05.581-04:002012-10-21T07:16:05.581-04:00It strikes me that the bicycle in the last picture...It strikes me that the bicycle in the last picture is absolutely spotless. So it could very well be a (Christmas) gift.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512412669995490110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-77553808627345638672012-10-20T22:29:39.928-04:002012-10-20T22:29:39.928-04:00Now that Penny Farthing Bicycle is really cool! V...Now that Penny Farthing Bicycle is really cool! Very nice post!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-66921426236731478972012-10-20T12:22:59.838-04:002012-10-20T12:22:59.838-04:00The early 1900s version of Dick's Sporting Goo...The early 1900s version of Dick's Sporting Goods! I wonder how long Cabelas and LL Bean have been around. :)Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9096878463388762735.post-52147606595621302572012-10-20T12:20:10.738-04:002012-10-20T12:20:10.738-04:00I sure had fun with these toys! I like the directi...I sure had fun with these toys! I like the direction you went with the theme!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.com