Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hey, I love this - - - sorry I missed the first 59!! An item I would love to have was my grandmother's treadle sewing machine which was encased in a beautiful carved cabinet - - my grandfather married again after my grandmother died, and I have no idea what became of the sewing machine; I'm sure it went to the second wife's family. Another item I have spoken for is a beautiful grandfather clock that my mother has; my brother hates the chimes, so I will probably have it someday - unless my mother outlives me. Like I said earlier, she is 82 and going strong. My children have not laid claim or expressed any desire for anything that I own - - but then I don't have too much of value except for an antique piano, and none of my family plays - - - so - - - Looking forward to everybody's answers!!!!!! ((((((HUGS)))))))) Clara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hey, I love this - - - sorry I missed the first 59!! An item I would love to have was my grandmother's treadle sewing machine which was encased in a beautiful carved cabinet - - my grandfather married again after my grandmother died, and I have no idea what became of the sewing machine; I'm sure it went to the second wife's family. Another item I have spoken for is a beautiful grandfather clock that my mother has; my brother hates the chimes, so I will probably have it someday - unless my mother outlives me. Like I said earlier, she is 82 and going strong. My children have not laid claim or expressed any desire for anything that I own - - but then I don't have too much of value except for an antique piano, and none of my family plays - - - so - - - Looking forward to everybody's answers!!!!!! ((((((HUGS)))))))) Clara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hey, I love this - - - sorry I missed the first 59!! An item I would love to have was my grandmother's treadle sewing machine which was encased in a beautiful carved cabinet - - my grandfather married again after my grandmother died, and I have no idea what became of the sewing machine; I'm sure it went to the second wife's family. Another item I have spoken for is a beautiful grandfather clock that my mother has; my brother hates the chimes, so I will probably have it someday - unless my mother outlives me. Like I said earlier, she is 82 and going strong. My children have not laid claim or expressed any desire for anything that I own - - but then I don't have too much of value except for an antique piano, and none of my family plays - - - so - - - Looking forward to everybody's answers!!!!!! ((((((HUGS)))))))) Clara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Deanna, I think most of us have children that aren't the least bit interested in what we have AT THE PRESENT MOMENT - but I think as they get older and become aware of the value of "family", they will change (mature?) and be more interested in family history and heirlooms. I too have researched my family tree (on my father's side), and hope that someday someone will appreciate my efforts. Fortunately, I have a family history in a book that a cousin put together for my mother's side of the family, so I didn't have to do much research there - - it's just a matter of keeping it updated. Clara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 >>Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? My Grandpa Hamilton was born down in Mexico while my Great-grandfather was doing survey work there. When they got word that Pancho Villa and his bandits were headed their way, they had to quickly get out. All of the family possessions and and alot of their weapons were put into a cave and then they blasted the cave entrance to seal it. They did save the American flag that hung over the family's camp near Candaleria. My dad now has it, and I would love to have it some day. My dad and his brothers often talked about the stories that my grandpa had passed down about the family's time in Mexico. In the late 80's they took a trip down to Candaleria... all that was there were remnants of an old building from more recent times. They even tried to find the cave... we're not sure what they were thinking... probably that they would go down there, find the cave, and dig out all the old family possessions. Crazy ol' men! I'd also love to have my Oma's (German grandma's) sewing basket. I have many memories of playing in it when we visited her. She lived way up in the mountains in Bavaria and there were no toys at her house. I used to play in the sewing basket, which is one of those wooden things that opens up accordian-style or I played with Oma's old handbags. She used to let me have old funeral remembrance cards to use as "play money". My mom recently wanted to give me the sewing basket, but my sister also mentioned wanting it, so I refused to take it because I didn't want to step on any toes. >>Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Not yet. Neither are really interested in the family history stories, although they humor us and feign interest. I think that they both got a little burned out when I was researching my hubby's family history, and I took them back to Pennsylvania, on what they now refer to as the "dead Feeser's tour". I dragged them from one cemetery to the next, and to several historical societies and courthouses to do research. It'll be interesting to see in the years to come, what "things" they ask for. We have alot of Feeser family antiques, and a few things from my side of the family as well. (((hugs))) Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 >>>CLARA WROTE>>>Hey, I love this - - - sorry I missed the first 59!! For a while, I had all of the old "daily questions" and "daily quotes" saved on my computer, but I had major computer issues and lost everything. I have since learned to save things to discs. We really got to know alot about each other through the answers to questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 So glad to see you doing the QOTD again, Janet. I've really missed them. Hugs, Deanna Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? When I began to research my family tree, I gathered up everything my Mom had that she was threatening to throw away. Ended up with so much stuff, she gave me her cedar chest to keep it all in. I have tiny shoes and toys from my Father's childhood, and lots of pictures and papers from my Father's military career and my Mom's side of the family. Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Unfortunately, they aren't the least bit interested in what I have or what has been handed down to me. I fear to think what will happen to everything when I pass on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 So glad to see you doing the QOTD again, Janet. I've really missed them. Hugs, Deanna Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? When I began to research my family tree, I gathered up everything my Mom had that she was threatening to throw away. Ended up with so much stuff, she gave me her cedar chest to keep it all in. I have tiny shoes and toys from my Father's childhood, and lots of pictures and papers from my Father's military career and my Mom's side of the family. Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Unfortunately, they aren't the least bit interested in what I have or what has been handed down to me. I fear to think what will happen to everything when I pass on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 So glad to see you doing the QOTD again, Janet. I've really missed them. Hugs, Deanna Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? When I began to research my family tree, I gathered up everything my Mom had that she was threatening to throw away. Ended up with so much stuff, she gave me her cedar chest to keep it all in. I have tiny shoes and toys from my Father's childhood, and lots of pictures and papers from my Father's military career and my Mom's side of the family. Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Unfortunately, they aren't the least bit interested in what I have or what has been handed down to me. I fear to think what will happen to everything when I pass on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 That was so nice .My daughter is having a girl on Oct. 12th and her name is going to be Isabella. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 That was so nice .My daughter is having a girl on Oct. 12th and her name is going to be Isabella. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 That was so nice .My daughter is having a girl on Oct. 12th and her name is going to be Isabella. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 "dead Feeser's tour". Janet, My 1st husbands step-father was named Walter Feeser. I don't know where he came from orginally but he lived in Yakima, Washington. Helon Re: GTKY-QotD #60 >>Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? My Grandpa Hamilton was born down in Mexico while my Great-grandfather was doing survey work there. When they got word that Pancho Villa and his bandits were headed their way, they had to quickly get out. All of the family possessions and and alot of their weapons were put into a cave and then they blasted the cave entrance to seal it. They did save the American flag that hung over the family's camp near Candaleria. My dad now has it, and I would love to have it some day. My dad and his brothers often talked about the stories that my grandpa had passed down about the family's time in Mexico. In the late 80's they took a trip down to Candaleria... all that was there were remnants of an old building from more recent times. They even tried to find the cave... we're not sure what they were thinking... probably that they would go down there, find the cave, and dig out all the old family possessions. Crazy ol' men! I'd also love to have my Oma's (German grandma's) sewing basket. I have many memories of playing in it when we visited her. She lived way up in the mountains in Bavaria and there were no toys at her house. I used to play in the sewing basket, which is one of those wooden things that opens up accordian-style or I played with Oma's old handbags. She used to let me have old funeral remembrance cards to use as "play money". My mom recently wanted to give me the sewing basket, but my sister also mentioned wanting it, so I refused to take it because I didn't want to step on any toes. >>Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Not yet. Neither are really interested in the family history stories, although they humor us and feign interest. I think that they both got a little burned out when I was researching my hubby's family history, and I took them back to Pennsylvania, on what they now refer to as the "dead Feeser's tour". I dragged them from one cemetery to the next, and to several historical societies and courthouses to do research. It'll be interesting to see in the years to come, what "things" they ask for. We have alot of Feeser family antiques, and a few things from my side of the family as well. (((hugs))) JanetEMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 "dead Feeser's tour". Janet, My 1st husbands step-father was named Walter Feeser. I don't know where he came from orginally but he lived in Yakima, Washington. Helon Re: GTKY-QotD #60 >>Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? My Grandpa Hamilton was born down in Mexico while my Great-grandfather was doing survey work there. When they got word that Pancho Villa and his bandits were headed their way, they had to quickly get out. All of the family possessions and and alot of their weapons were put into a cave and then they blasted the cave entrance to seal it. They did save the American flag that hung over the family's camp near Candaleria. My dad now has it, and I would love to have it some day. My dad and his brothers often talked about the stories that my grandpa had passed down about the family's time in Mexico. In the late 80's they took a trip down to Candaleria... all that was there were remnants of an old building from more recent times. They even tried to find the cave... we're not sure what they were thinking... probably that they would go down there, find the cave, and dig out all the old family possessions. Crazy ol' men! I'd also love to have my Oma's (German grandma's) sewing basket. I have many memories of playing in it when we visited her. She lived way up in the mountains in Bavaria and there were no toys at her house. I used to play in the sewing basket, which is one of those wooden things that opens up accordian-style or I played with Oma's old handbags. She used to let me have old funeral remembrance cards to use as "play money". My mom recently wanted to give me the sewing basket, but my sister also mentioned wanting it, so I refused to take it because I didn't want to step on any toes. >>Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own? Not yet. Neither are really interested in the family history stories, although they humor us and feign interest. I think that they both got a little burned out when I was researching my hubby's family history, and I took them back to Pennsylvania, on what they now refer to as the "dead Feeser's tour". I dragged them from one cemetery to the next, and to several historical societies and courthouses to do research. It'll be interesting to see in the years to come, what "things" they ask for. We have alot of Feeser family antiques, and a few things from my side of the family as well. (((hugs))) JanetEMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 I guess I pretty much got what I wanted from my family. I was an only child, so I got it all. The only thing that I have that my girls have laid claim to is my English Cottage ware that I brought home from when my 1st husband & I were living in England. But I have told my girls that I'm going to get up off my death-bed and break every piece of it to keep them from getting into an argument over it when I'm gone. Helon GTKY-QotD #60 Gettin' to Know You - Question of the Day Okay, it's been a while since we've had one of these. Earlier today, Melody and Clara were discussing the "good old days". >>>MELODY WROTE>> I always wanted my grandfather's fiddle - and now that I know the story behind it I want it even more, but no way would I ever get it away from my uncle LOL - it was supposed to go to my mom...but when she passed away my uncle got it >>>CLARA WROTE>>>I have wished many times that I'd had a tape recorder to record some of my great grandfather's stories. He also told some about the Indians, and he still had the old gun he had used back when!!! Wonder what ever happened to it??? ~And the QotD (a 2 part question)..... Is there an item from your family's history that you'd love to have? Have your children already laid claim to anything that you own?EMAIL SUPPORT TEXAS-STYLE!!Visit us on the web: http://www.texastops.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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