Stroll through father in laws collection of memories
Mar 13, 2024 21:16:48 #
My father-in-law is now a 96-year-old man. Still goin strong. Worked hard all his life in Montana on both sides of the continental divide, East then West of Glacier Park. He was a rancher, used farm equipment and junk yard dealer, fence post treater and whatever it took to help the family survive. A precious generous soul that took care of others and he still inspires and delights us. He is also a collector. He collected Avon and other types of bottles and glass, old tools, camping gear, toys, tractor seats, books, etc. He ended up on a ranch turned into farm and ranch junk yard with lots of room (barn, sheds and trailer) to store stuff. These are not particularly good pictures but when downloaded can be a fun stroll down memory lane. These are just few from only one of the numerous buildings filled with "Grampies junk" and a tiny fraction of his collection.
Mar 13, 2024 21:30:16 #
It probably took him a lifetime to collect all that. It will take another lifetime to dispose of it properly.
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Mar 13, 2024 22:45:32 #
Nice!! Quite an eclectic collection!! I wish him a very long and healthy life to continue to add to his collection.
Dodie
Dodie
Mar 13, 2024 23:11:18 #
Mar 14, 2024 01:11:54 #
wow......I have 2 of the old food mixers, which I use and we had my Dad's metal shoe fixer things. it has three feet. Dad mended out shoes as far back as I can remember. He also cut our hair.. I would love to meet your FIL!
Mar 14, 2024 02:02:04 #
Mar 14, 2024 04:15:32 #
daledo wrote:
My father-in-law is now a 96-year-old man. Still ... (show quote)
Great set of Memories!!!
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Mar 14, 2024 07:48:24 #
NMGal wrote:
It probably took him a lifetime to collect all that. It will take another lifetime to dispose of it properly.
My thoughts exactly.
Mar 14, 2024 08:30:06 #
Nice shots. I think all of these could be turned into really nice high-contrast black and whites.
Mar 14, 2024 08:54:59 #
Some of those bottles could actually be worth a lot, I hope nobody just throws them all out when the time comes.
Mar 14, 2024 09:32:57 #
Good Lord !!! I thought I was bad, but you father-in-law is in a league of his own. There's a time coming when the family is going to have to decide what to do with all of this stuff. It's a daunting task, as my wife reminds me of the chore she faces after I'm gone.
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