tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post782273517586015348..comments2024-03-16T10:49:26.406-04:00Comments on Leaves & Branches: Sepia Saturday - Family Picnic in OhioColleen G. Brown Pasqualehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-59492466442573409492013-08-21T11:10:18.046-04:002013-08-21T11:10:18.046-04:00Adding the photo off the house really put the firs...Adding the photo off the house really put the first two pictures in context.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-54795287022136068352013-08-20T21:26:39.494-04:002013-08-20T21:26:39.494-04:00Wendy, when family is together fun is guaranteed. ...Wendy, when family is together fun is guaranteed. Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-28430109710498078682013-08-20T21:26:05.451-04:002013-08-20T21:26:05.451-04:00Thanks! Picnics are fun, with or without ants! haThanks! Picnics are fun, with or without ants! haColleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-71170779732177881382013-08-20T06:13:22.928-04:002013-08-20T06:13:22.928-04:00Those family get togethers and picnics sounded lik...Those family get togethers and picnics sounded like wonderful times. It is great you returned to collect photos and data for this great blog.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-29473154743861607562013-08-19T11:47:27.916-04:002013-08-19T11:47:27.916-04:00Sounds like some wonderful times. Sounds like some wonderful times. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-63152952482747497642013-08-19T08:16:23.505-04:002013-08-19T08:16:23.505-04:00Houses without a porch are definitely lacking some...Houses without a porch are definitely lacking something important. They certainly are the perfect place to gather; to relax & watch the world go by & to pose for photos.Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-46768776735373066092013-08-18T22:55:31.516-04:002013-08-18T22:55:31.516-04:00The American porch stoop is a feature in many vint...The American porch stoop is a feature in many vintage photos. But they don't seem to be part of modern house design. I live in a vintage house built in 1914, and our family photos always get posed on the stoop or the porch. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-32309018247653347712013-08-18T17:13:29.015-04:002013-08-18T17:13:29.015-04:00Thanks! It is great to find something that remains...Thanks! It is great to find something that remains unchanged through the years, a place, a memento, a family recipe,...Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-52633714411604647362013-08-18T17:12:19.024-04:002013-08-18T17:12:19.024-04:00My paternal grandmother's parents and most of ...My paternal grandmother's parents and most of her siblings stayed in Ohio. Many are still there. But my grandfather found work in New York State but Grandma stayed in touch with all the Buckeyes. Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-1617833089290663162013-08-18T17:10:16.330-04:002013-08-18T17:10:16.330-04:00I think my father would have made the long drive f...I think my father would have made the long drive for the food alone. ha!Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-53781077978088264962013-08-18T17:08:58.598-04:002013-08-18T17:08:58.598-04:00If only the porch could talk...If only the porch could talk...Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-90873963666803093082013-08-18T17:08:38.576-04:002013-08-18T17:08:38.576-04:00There'd be lots of laughing & catching up....There'd be lots of laughing & catching up. There'd be 'Look how you've grown' & 'You look just like...' for the kids.Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-88738415886664888652013-08-18T17:06:20.685-04:002013-08-18T17:06:20.685-04:00Love the way people dressed for picnics in all the...Love the way people dressed for picnics in all the postings this week. Today it would be shorts & jeans.Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-50194131484112549042013-08-18T16:51:01.560-04:002013-08-18T16:51:01.560-04:00Loved the line, "when we folks from New York...Loved the line, "when we folks from New York state come to visit." As if traveling halfway across the country to visit was an everyday occurrence. That means a Tight family. How wonderful for you.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-67899209594855816752013-08-18T15:43:24.150-04:002013-08-18T15:43:24.150-04:00There's nothing like a large family picnic.
...There's nothing like a large family picnic. <br /><br />Loved the then/now pictures.anyjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319237414264543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-23626498991227102292013-08-18T03:12:04.524-04:002013-08-18T03:12:04.524-04:00There is history within the very grain of the wood...There is history within the very grain of the wood. Great pictures - and what great hats the men are wearing.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-79349871379381582792013-08-18T00:05:00.105-04:002013-08-18T00:05:00.105-04:00Great memories and even greater that you have phot...Great memories and even greater that you have photos to reinforce it all.<br />Love the picture you created of the table groaning under all that food.Jackie van Bergenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108390437411946657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-86993019377811363742013-08-17T21:23:20.501-04:002013-08-17T21:23:20.501-04:00Looks like a wonderful family home to visit, and I...Looks like a wonderful family home to visit, and I'm sure the gatherings were great fun.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-23065817980666004282013-08-17T20:56:28.442-04:002013-08-17T20:56:28.442-04:00Judging by the clothes the farmers are wearing, I ...Judging by the clothes the farmers are wearing, I am guessing it was Sunday.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-90512335041015650712013-08-17T19:14:31.259-04:002013-08-17T19:14:31.259-04:00They were all great cooks, growing & making ev...They were all great cooks, growing & making everything.Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-85415900349904532652013-08-17T19:09:17.074-04:002013-08-17T19:09:17.074-04:00Aunt Wava's house seemed to be the gathering p...Aunt Wava's house seemed to be the gathering place for everyone so I'm sure that porch held up under many celebrations.Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-32446316181952865552013-08-17T19:08:23.780-04:002013-08-17T19:08:23.780-04:00Yes, photos came out better outside. I like the me...Yes, photos came out better outside. I like the men wearing hats; a bit formal for an informal gathering.<br />Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-46052639742795837312013-08-17T17:36:54.258-04:002013-08-17T17:36:54.258-04:00Those family gatherings must have been great fun. ...Those family gatherings must have been great fun. Love the idea of a table groaning under the load of food. Helen Killeen Bauch McHarguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042488205276127209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-41025497609004695392013-08-17T12:16:30.495-04:002013-08-17T12:16:30.495-04:00Wonderful to have pictures of the same porch and t...Wonderful to have pictures of the same porch and think how many family gatherings have taken place there.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1203921263391858427.post-11964240202256808532013-08-17T11:53:44.919-04:002013-08-17T11:53:44.919-04:00Good Post. Most pictures were taken outside back ...Good Post. Most pictures were taken outside back then for the lack of a decent flash I guess. I notice that all the men are wearing hats, but not so the women...Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015301472659256675noreply@blogger.com