tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post5563861600711896035..comments2024-03-29T05:18:41.556-04:00Comments on The AC is On: A Short Story Made LongAnvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-71586636691273180602009-12-21T11:11:36.741-05:002009-12-21T11:11:36.741-05:00I love those old photos and more than the stories,...I love those old photos and more than the stories, just to see the young you, that is such a loaded thing. It amazes me to see you there. I can see the now you within that younger face, and vice versa. Somehow it is such a mind trip to me to try to put together our many selves over time. I love it! Thank you. What a treat. <br /><br />You were a very cute kid. I think the Elvis look was quite handsome.<br /><br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-86388299427056944532009-12-20T10:07:07.231-05:002009-12-20T10:07:07.231-05:00What a great post. Loved the trees of Christmas pa...What a great post. Loved the trees of Christmas past and the stories that went with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-58906252863490272122009-12-17T21:15:59.239-05:002009-12-17T21:15:59.239-05:00What a nice little stroll down memory lane! I use...What a nice little stroll down memory lane! I used to get a real tree, but for the last few years I've used an artificial one. I enjoyed seeing your pictures of Xmas Past.DHVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695863323395285693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-75697386528977735372009-12-17T18:14:06.125-05:002009-12-17T18:14:06.125-05:00One cannot duplicate the smell of a real tree. But...One cannot duplicate the smell of a real tree. But we have us the artificial variety for the past 30+ years. Interesting how you mark time by Christmases. Pictures were often taken so those memories do stick. Had to laugh at the need to chaperone dangerously hormonal teenagers.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-75223289065100761632009-12-17T17:36:45.157-05:002009-12-17T17:36:45.157-05:00By the look of them your Christmas trees were cut ...By the look of them your Christmas trees were cut from the wild. Farmed trees are trimmed and shaped to get the perfect shape. They look like spruce of balsam fir. I still cut mine from the wild on my property. It takes time to select just the right one as wild trees have lots of irreguarities.<br /><br />All my old Christmas photos are on slides. I seldom see them. For $350 Santa could buy me a scanner that scans slides to become digital photo on the computer. If you see the old elf let him know.<br /><br />I showed my mother the slides once and she discovered she wore the same dress to the family Christmas party three years in a row. Shame!<br /><br />And yes! Heidi, the Grand Dame of a dog is indeed a purebred Great Dane, a real Marmaduke.Tossing Pebbles in the Streamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354065895900279070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-60780939960558561802009-12-17T14:33:22.433-05:002009-12-17T14:33:22.433-05:00Old family photos are such fun. You were a handsom...Old family photos are such fun. You were a handsome young fella!<br />I could almost see my own family gathered around a tree just like that back in the 50's.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-32150421500865447842009-12-17T12:19:54.309-05:002009-12-17T12:19:54.309-05:00AC,
Some really great pics here flooding back Chri...AC,<br />Some really great pics here flooding back Christmas memories. Good for you to have such a nice collection of the past. The tree reminds me of the one in "The Bishops Wife", a great Christmas movie back in the 40s starring Cary Grant, David Nevin, and Loretta Young. This is one of LadyCat and my favorite holiday movies. Catcha later, The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-76176467908830190062009-12-17T09:38:44.577-05:002009-12-17T09:38:44.577-05:00AC,
I had some catching up to do. We also watched...AC,<br /><br />I had some catching up to do. We also watched The Polar Express. That is the second time for me, which is not normal. Usually, I only view a movie once<br /><br />I enjoy crosswords but find them a challenge. Sudoka is something I know nothing about but Michelle, my daughter, is crazy about them.<br /><br />Your pictures of childhood trees and your relatives are awesome. What precious memories. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting on my post today. The new insulin pens are awesome. <br /><br />Have a wonderful day with Cuppa.<br />Blessings,<br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-32624822982006021402009-12-17T00:01:32.049-05:002009-12-17T00:01:32.049-05:00Hi Anvil i really enjoyed reading this post !! Ful...Hi Anvil i really enjoyed reading this post !! Full of fun..Great and happy christmas too..Unseen India Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181236800235013022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-53332604081108206092009-12-16T20:46:42.801-05:002009-12-16T20:46:42.801-05:00Great post A/C....I remember trees like these and ...Great post A/C....I remember trees like these and never had an artificial tree until I was widowed. I never could put my own lights on. I use to love hanging the tinsel one strand at a time and my mom's trees were always the best ever.....Great memories......<br />I can honestly see how smudge has a strong look of you, priceless...<br />.....:-) hugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-83066947729457069512009-12-16T20:18:47.108-05:002009-12-16T20:18:47.108-05:00Those pictures are priceless. I think I have a 194...Those pictures are priceless. I think I have a 1945 tree somewhere out there. If I go to look I will get off the subject like you.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-55096626069507602672009-12-16T19:42:12.960-05:002009-12-16T19:42:12.960-05:00If you get an email that says I'm in London an...If you get an email that says I'm in London and needing to have money sent to be so I can get home, don't worry...I've been hacked!!! Just trash it!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-21377237330460574112009-12-16T19:16:14.716-05:002009-12-16T19:16:14.716-05:00We still buy a real tree every year.
Your photos o...We still buy a real tree every year.<br />Your photos of your trees reminded me of my grandmothers trees. They were always sparse as well and I loved them so. I try to find one like it all the time but can only find the bushier type. It was fun seeing your photos AC.<br /> Love DiDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-63642404466821228262009-12-16T10:19:11.806-05:002009-12-16T10:19:11.806-05:00Oo er, deadblasted sound nasty! lol... I remember ...Oo er, deadblasted sound nasty! lol... I remember that tinsel stuff Mary G mentioned - it was called 'Lameeta' or 'Lameta' over here, and was as slippery as an eel. Most of it ended up on the floor at the foot of the tree as soon as a door opened or shut, and created a draught! We never had a camera that could take pictures indoors - Dad's fold out, pleated wonder only managed outdoor shots, so no tree photos to jog my memory.Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-55959609987630532362009-12-16T09:05:38.857-05:002009-12-16T09:05:38.857-05:00My parents always left getting the tree to the bit...My parents always left getting the tree to the bitter end and so none of my childhood memories feature anything as nice as the trees you picture. But, oh, I remember the tinsel - lead and you had to take it off strand by strand and save it for next year.<br />Handsome lad, you were.MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-9473461089664277032009-12-16T06:47:25.009-05:002009-12-16T06:47:25.009-05:00I really enjoyed this post Anvil. Brings back a lo...I really enjoyed this post Anvil. Brings back a lot of Christmas memories for me as well.<br /><br />I have family who read my blog as well, without commenting. They tell me they just don't want to join blogger which they need to do to comment.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998770.post-2397015405670895532009-12-16T06:31:22.171-05:002009-12-16T06:31:22.171-05:00Morning Ac! Love the memories! We had one of thos...Morning Ac! Love the memories! We had one of those silver tinsel trees in the late 50's...maybe early 60's....complete with revolving colored lights. It Was pretty but I've always loved the green ones.<br />My sister always reads My blog and Never comments either...Why do they Do that??Hahaa...<br />Have a Warm and happy day!hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.com