Challenge Something Old, Something New, Something special just to you, April 10-12, 2017
Apr 9, 2017 20:55:02 #
Something old, something new, something special just to you. So what was on my mind when I came up with that challenge subject? I think that the idea was to come up with three shots that have special meaning to you around your house, around your yard, around your country. I'll look forward to any and all posts.
I actually found all three in one shot. The house originally belonged to Grandpa and Grandma Hammer in Andrew County Missouri. It was a small old house we visited often and lived not far from for a while in my youth. It had one bedroom, a living room, kitchen, and a sun porch on the south facing side and a mud porch on the east side. Dad and his brothers added a bathroom for them after we had moved to Omaha. When dad retired from FAA they moved back and bought the place remodeled adding rooms and basement. The brick veneer facade on the south face was the old sun porch, and that was the extent of their remodel. There was a yard beyond with a huge old tree that shaded the best croquet court in the county. Grandpa Hammer was hard to beat. Well that's the old, what's the new. Dad sold to a young family that really remodeled exponentially to what Dad and Mom had, but what is really special about the new place is those columns at the new entry. Ryan had them milled and hewn from that old tree that shaded the side yard croquet court that is not there anymore.
Bring me your memories, yours latest newest, and or most special shots.
Oh yeah, one more special memory about that old house....
I actually found all three in one shot. The house originally belonged to Grandpa and Grandma Hammer in Andrew County Missouri. It was a small old house we visited often and lived not far from for a while in my youth. It had one bedroom, a living room, kitchen, and a sun porch on the south facing side and a mud porch on the east side. Dad and his brothers added a bathroom for them after we had moved to Omaha. When dad retired from FAA they moved back and bought the place remodeled adding rooms and basement. The brick veneer facade on the south face was the old sun porch, and that was the extent of their remodel. There was a yard beyond with a huge old tree that shaded the best croquet court in the county. Grandpa Hammer was hard to beat. Well that's the old, what's the new. Dad sold to a young family that really remodeled exponentially to what Dad and Mom had, but what is really special about the new place is those columns at the new entry. Ryan had them milled and hewn from that old tree that shaded the side yard croquet court that is not there anymore.
Bring me your memories, yours latest newest, and or most special shots.
Oh yeah, one more special memory about that old house....
….John Denver wrote a song about all us grandkids spending the night “On Grandma’s Feather Bed”!
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Apr 9, 2017 21:09:00 #
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Apr 9, 2017 21:21:44 #
lhammer43 wrote:
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Great story of history and memories, Larry
Apr 9, 2017 21:31:29 #
Jonah is 8 years "old" wearing a "new" vest, bow tie, and cap for a "special" Easter occasion!
Apr 9, 2017 21:35:53 #
Amber Rose is heading towards 14 years "old" and is modeling her "new" popcorn top and hat for Easter. She is my very "special" girl.
Apr 9, 2017 21:41:43 #
Sydney 3 years "old" with her "new" Easter basket. Sydney is a very "special" cat who delights the family.
Apr 9, 2017 22:05:22 #
Apr 9, 2017 22:37:23 #
Interesting challenge--here's my first attempt at interpreting it
Something old
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Something new
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something special (my little one "Miss Molly")
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Apr 9, 2017 22:59:11 #
A couple from Missouri. The first one is a lightning strike on the 18th hole of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. I have never seen anything like this. I put the golf cart in the picture so you could see how big the affected area is.
Something New
Something Old My mother and her twin sister when they were around 18. They were born in 1916.
Apr 9, 2017 23:53:53 #
A few on this interesting challenging challenge...
#1 is a Grace Putnam newborn doll which belonged to my mother (I have pictures of her playing with it), I don't know how it survived (it's head is bisque) as my sister and I played with it ALL the time.
#2 An engagement gift from my husband - another valuable old doll
#3 A tradition passed down to my kids and grandchildren - coloring eggs - only now the kits can get pretty sophisticated.
#4 Just for ME - a Nikon D750. My first Nikon and I am enjoying it very much. I still get frustrated with it because I don't get to play with it and practice enough.
#1 is a Grace Putnam newborn doll which belonged to my mother (I have pictures of her playing with it), I don't know how it survived (it's head is bisque) as my sister and I played with it ALL the time.
#2 An engagement gift from my husband - another valuable old doll
#3 A tradition passed down to my kids and grandchildren - coloring eggs - only now the kits can get pretty sophisticated.
#4 Just for ME - a Nikon D750. My first Nikon and I am enjoying it very much. I still get frustrated with it because I don't get to play with it and practice enough.
Mother's doll.
An engagement gift
Generational Tradition
Just for ME!
Apr 9, 2017 23:54:55 #
derby wrote:
I should practice...old music/new viola.
I play violin! Have an old one and new music - just your opposite.
Apr 9, 2017 23:55:32 #
Rufe wrote:
A couple from Missouri. The first one is a lightning strike on the 18th hole of Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. I have never seen anything like this. I put the golf cart in the picture so you could see how big the affected area is.
Apr 10, 2017 06:49:51 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
lhammer43 wrote:
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Absolutely LOVE your idea, Larry! So many thoughts came to mind while I read your suggestions and viewed your photo.
Apr 10, 2017 06:58:44 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
PAToGraphy wrote:
A few on this interesting challenging challenge...... (show quote)
Boy, you hit a fav. subject with the dolls, Pat. As you know, I love my old dolls -so I'll have to show a few off, too! I've been rehabbing a few that needed loving care and am so happy with the out comes!
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