There remain many slides to scan because the project got away from me for a few months. Now that I've gotten back to it, I thought that I would share a few very old photos. They are all of interest to me, but not chosen for photographic excellence for darn sure. The first is baby Allyson (D2, now named PJ) with Sue's mom in 1978.
The is Shauna. 1973.
Young moi, enjoying sitting in the waterfall at the cottage.
The girls embrace, probably around 1980 before we moved away from that house.
There was a kids animal farm in our little city. We would visit on occasion for a little weekend or summer outing. I am pretty sure that this picture of Sue and Sha is from 1974.
Sue purchased a sewing machine in 1973 and took an evening sewing class. Making this dress was her first project, and she hammed it up for the camera.
Thank you for walking down memory lane with me.
Fun photos... I wish we could do it all over again...
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Donna
Don't you just love going through old pictures?!?! That is quite the project you undertook. We did the same thing the winter of 2013 before we went on the road.
ReplyDeleteI'll ask because this subject has weighed on my mind quite a bit. What are your plans for your digital collection after you are gone? My kids are a generation behind yours so are maybe a bit young to care, but I ponder the best way to pass my collection onto them. I have thought that should I survive until they are at a point where a computer is always in their life, I will copy everything to a hard drive to present to them with a tutorial on how to find things. I have also thought that the best method may be to heavily cull things myself and just print them off in books that are more likely to survive until the next generation. Just curious as to your thoughts on the matter.
ReplyDeleteGood question, Ed. They are all on an external HD that can be passed along. Many are in Photoshop format that can't be read by most photo readers. AFAIK, they can all be read by Lightroom/Photoshop s long as you have the program on the computer, even if the subscription isn't live at the time. You just can't edit.
DeleteI would bet that all of your photos are in a readable format such as jpeg, so one external HD should do it.
But maybe I should start a project of converting to jpeg. Sigh. Thanks for that.
Yes, most of mine are in jpeg with a few in RAW back when I was attempting to use Lightroom more fully.
DeleteMy daughters, if they want to remember something, get the photos professionally made into a book. Blacks is where the ED used to get it done. Since they do this, I have made books for them of recreation, family, etc. I print the book and file the photos (and negatives - very few slides) in binders which migrate to the basement storage. If we ever downsize, and I hope we don't have to, the daughters will then have to decide what backup they keep. the grandkid generation keeps all of their records, seemingly, on phone or tablet = not sure about 'the cloud', but all digital, of course.
DeleteWe also visited Pigeon Lake for a week's holiday & my brother also had great fishing success there. I was terrified of going out in the boat because of tales of the great muskies that lurked just below the surface. Smiled at Sue's success in dress making.
ReplyDeleteThat Shauna close-up. Exquisite. So many wonderful memories, AC. I'm so glad you can revisit these and get them on an easier format.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun memories! I was glad to have a glimpse into your younger lives! The photo that you did a bit of editing on of Sue's pretty dress is really cool...so glad you kept the colors of the dress and her pose! She really stands out!
ReplyDeleteThey are great memories, AC, part of family history!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautifully photographed memories! I love waterfalls, too! Thank you so much for sharing, AC.
ReplyDeleteAh, these are all lovely. I especially love the sisters hugging!
ReplyDeleteThose are great pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice that you have these old shots.
ReplyDeleteThese are a treasure! I think Sue looks like her mom.
ReplyDeleteTwo squatters -- loved it.
ReplyDeleteI've been spending time on memory lane lately, too. I enjoy seeing your youthful photos. Sue has always had style!
ReplyDeleteThat’s such a wonderful story — it’s amazing how these old film photos capture not just moments, but entire memories that might have otherwise faded.
ReplyDeleteYou found some golden oldies. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to look back in time. We have the albums on a bookshelf at the top of the stairs to our bedroom. I often will pull one out to look through it. Last one I looked at was 2004-2005. A whole lot happened that year.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking me. Also, what Donna said. Sigh. I too find it interesting which experiences are core memories for my kids.
ReplyDeleteYou do realize that you must recall and retell the Captain Hook story here. Just saying.
Wonderful pictures! I.love the two squatters.
ReplyDeleteThe portrait face is very, very beautiful. And they are all fun to see and think about. How cold was that water, eh?
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these. Memory lane photos are the best.
ReplyDeleteBecause of your memories, I dug out many of my husband's family photos and went through them with his granddaughter. We had such a good time. One day...my dad's slides!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartwarming journey—each photo feels like a tiny window into such a cherished time. I can see the laughter, the quiet bonds, and those everyday moments that somehow become unforgettable. That Captain Hook campfire story—pure gold. It’s lovely how memory stitches these glimpses into a family tapestry.
ReplyDeleteCome visit my latest post too—I’d love to share a bit of my world with you.
You have such wonderful photos that document your life. We didn't have the $ for cameras and such when my boys were little, so I don't have many pictures. I sorely regret that now.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your joy with us. Very uplifting. Best wishes and blessings to you all. Aloha
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