tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post2137601077107841104..comments2024-03-25T09:51:43.191-05:00Comments on Prairie Flower Farm: Went To Wilma's Garage Sale...We Need A Little Party! Linda Stubbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04426448231922088501noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-84326505271109604302012-10-11T07:59:42.771-05:002012-10-11T07:59:42.771-05:00Oh, I would love to have some homemade soap! I wou...Oh, I would love to have some homemade soap! I woud have loved the sweet ladies yard sale, especially being able to talk to her! How exciting for you, I just KNOW you loved her!<br />Blessings!<br />CJcjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113927982397516357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-33183816425785272232012-10-10T15:15:35.450-05:002012-10-10T15:15:35.450-05:00Sending prayers and hugs for you and Wilma. I hope...Sending prayers and hugs for you and Wilma. I hope the rest of her life is happy and comfortable. <br />Believe it or not my best laundry memory is hanging diapers outside in the winter in New Jersey and leaning the frozen diapers against the wall until they thawed and I could fold them and put them away. They were so soft and smelled so sweet. Thank you for bringing back that sweet memory. smeharyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725786411441570100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-34579898111960630002012-10-10T14:07:18.576-05:002012-10-10T14:07:18.576-05:00how special a day you had.
i remember hanging shee...how special a day you had.<br />i remember hanging sheets on the line with my mother and having to stretch as far as i could to put the clip on crooked. i miss my mother dearly and you prompted a sweet memory for me with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-86082436449750793732012-10-09T20:17:39.322-05:002012-10-09T20:17:39.322-05:00Oh Linda, what sweet memories I have about laundry...Oh Linda, what sweet memories I have about laundry! I remember when our children were small, I had a wringer washing machine and I always hung the clothes outside, if possible. The landlord's mother would come over each day and gather the eggs their chickens had payed. (Their chicken house was in our back yard!) With two small children sometimes I'd wash more than once a week...she said to me one day.."you are either awfully dirty or very clean!" I just had to laugh...and never forgot it! smile... I told her "thanks, I'd take that as a compliment!' <br /><br />What a lovely giveaway...you are so sweet!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />GertGerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155756653275943469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-53281656478881488052012-10-09T18:54:53.583-05:002012-10-09T18:54:53.583-05:00Thanks for sharing with us what you found from Wil...Thanks for sharing with us what you found from Wilma. It's neat how God brings us little blessings.<br /><br />I can't say I have a memory about laundry, but I will day that I like hanging laundry outside on the clothesline. My kids help now, so I don't get to do all of it, but it is something I still enjoy.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868612635336893727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-55661753103762038242012-10-09T14:56:13.477-05:002012-10-09T14:56:13.477-05:00I have had fun reading these great comments. Espec...I have had fun reading these great comments. Especially the one about the garter snake!<br /><br />I, too, helped my mom sprinkle the clothes, which she would then deftly roll up and put in a little pile. I'd forgotten why we did that until you mentioned it was before steam irons. "Helping" mom... a good memory.<br /><br />My grandmother had a wringer washer and that was always a treat, watching the wet items squish through and then PLOP! out into the waiting basket. I could watch that endlessly.<br /><br />Accompanying you on this "virtual estate sale" has been a lot of fun. I love to put things like this on my own blog, showing what I've found on garage sales. With your permission, I'd like to share a link to this post.VLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450976652481254870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-37824816867004859652012-10-09T14:36:47.457-05:002012-10-09T14:36:47.457-05:00I got to help both my grandmothers with laundry. T...I got to help both my grandmothers with laundry. They were next door neighbors, so life was very sweet. I was allowed to hand my Nanny the wet clothes from the washer and she would feed them through the wringer. Then out to the clothesline we'd go. I love the snapping sound that clothes make in a stiff breeze and am thrilled that I get to live in the country and hang out my own clothes. (Can't say I'm sorry to have a washing machine though. : ) Was always a bit intimidated by that wringer!) Blessings to you and yours Linda and thank you for sharing yourself with soooo many.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-16746949520642275032012-10-09T13:47:43.173-05:002012-10-09T13:47:43.173-05:00Growing up, I LOVED whenever we went to Great-Gran...Growing up, I LOVED whenever we went to Great-Grandma's house to visit, especially when she was doing laundry! She had an old wringer washer as well...so much fun, but remember her making sure that I didn't get too close to the wringer...I thank the Lord for her and that I still have all of my fingers, tee hee :)<br /><br />gdart07@gmail.comGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453726338359890895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-89766334239133855442012-10-09T10:22:05.652-05:002012-10-09T10:22:05.652-05:00I remember my Mom doing laundry with a wringer was...I remember my Mom doing laundry with a wringer washer and large rinsing tub. When I got old enough I did the ironing and sprinkling the clothes before hand was part of the job as well. Aprons with a stain or two are always welcome in my kitchen.mum4305https://www.blogger.com/profile/03471659594035125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-83313778340858545112012-10-09T10:03:11.502-05:002012-10-09T10:03:11.502-05:00I have two bowls in that same blue and white patt...I have two bowls in that same blue and white pattern! Just used them for a chili supper with friends on Friday night (25 people in all, so lots of mismatched bowls in use!).<br /><br />Would love to win some of Wilma's soap. My laundry memory is much the same as yours. My mother also used a Coke® bottle to sprinkle clothes, only hers had a red plastic sprinkler top. I loved being allowed to iron the handkerchiefs and pillow cases!Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-52124287266455565402012-10-09T09:58:28.023-05:002012-10-09T09:58:28.023-05:00My mother's sprinkling bottle was exactly the ...My mother's sprinkling bottle was exactly the same as your mom's. I remember it well. <br />We lived in an apartment in Chicago, then, and I remember her washing out some things with a washboard in the sink,or bathtub. She would hang them on a drying rack. We have it so much easier!<br />nancyrEchoes From the Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012454336216415478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-70705281218708505762012-10-09T05:15:04.404-05:002012-10-09T05:15:04.404-05:00THAT kind of garage/estate sale is the BEST. I ca...THAT kind of garage/estate sale is the BEST. I can just feel your heart for Wilma. What a special thing it would be to "win" a little bit of Wilma's SOAP.<br /><br />Yesterday I spent an hour's worth of recreation at my favorite thrifts store. Would you believe I had a blue and white saucer in my hand with the same pattern as the dessert plate you got at Wilma's!?!? I put it back. I just couldn't bring everything home with me...Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-14619130321011010062012-10-09T02:23:35.472-05:002012-10-09T02:23:35.472-05:00Oh my, all the posts. Loved reading them. Interest...Oh my, all the posts. Loved reading them. Interesting to see the connection between a number of the ladies that wrote. I, too, prayed for a little girl named Jessica the other day. My daughter told me there was an Amber Alert for her. What a gift that our God can bring us all together for a common goal. We at least can pray together. The other connection was with the T pole clothes line. I have that one!! I LOVE to hang my clothes on it! All summer long. Thanks for the visit with Wilma. Thanks for sharing. The soap party is such a fun idea. Thanks Tonya for thinking of your momma in law!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345343980445809184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-10850468202335012422012-10-08T23:00:35.588-05:002012-10-08T23:00:35.588-05:00What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing. I ...What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing. I remember my momma had an old wringer washer and she let me very carefully put the clothes in the wringer and then catch them on the other side. She loved that washer. Always said it did a better job than "those automatic things"<br />Blessings to you and all<br />Lynn<br />Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563945289992604420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-51605990286600173052012-10-08T22:31:50.784-05:002012-10-08T22:31:50.784-05:00Well~~~I never know what I should select as a prof...Well~~~I never know what I should select as a profile so I forgot to leave my name at the end of my comment~~DUH~~~! So, here it is :<br />Linda Petersen<br />lindaellenpetersen@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-69316843180788266302012-10-08T22:26:21.841-05:002012-10-08T22:26:21.841-05:00Hi Linda! What a special time you had with Wilma. ...Hi Linda! What a special time you had with Wilma. You found some very sweet things that mean even more because you met the little grandma who used them. Laundry memories are many but I especially remember my grandma doing her laundry down in the basement using the wringer washer & the "Linco" for the whites! It was in a brown jug & I know it was bleach~~but that's what she called it & it was strong:0). Thanks again for sharing so much of yourself~~~Hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-23440430462778889282012-10-08T19:17:13.812-05:002012-10-08T19:17:13.812-05:00I too have the memories of using a bottle to spri...I too have the memories of using a bottle to sprinkle the clothes before they were ironed. We also had a wringer washer. I always ejoyed running the clothes through the ringer. I told my little sisteres to stay back or they would get their hands stuck in the wringer because I did not want to share the fun part of the job. Great memories but I am glad I have my new front loader.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664975962756698152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-3874066449685814792012-10-08T17:08:19.207-05:002012-10-08T17:08:19.207-05:00HI Linda
Aww sad so glad my Grandma who is almost...HI Linda<br /><br />Aww sad so glad my Grandma who is almost 93 can stay in her house since my Aunt and Uncle live next door and help take care of her. I remember hanging all the sheets on the line and just love the smell of fresh laundry dried outside! I have a couple recipe for making laundry soap and want to try making it myself. Thanks for having a party!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027124801587693934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-50473040132688312322012-10-08T16:53:43.213-05:002012-10-08T16:53:43.213-05:00Interesting post , so sad for Wilma but it is nice...Interesting post , so sad for Wilma but it is nice to know her treasures will be loved again .My memories of laundry was helping out the clothes through the wringer , we had the old fashioned wringer washer and it was a big deal to help out . Thanks for the chance to win.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354033852499807242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-25691149942355810912012-10-08T16:04:48.557-05:002012-10-08T16:04:48.557-05:00I'd love to win some soap! I like to make my ...I'd love to win some soap! I like to make my own laundry soap. I also love to iron! Patty--6goobers@embarqmail.comPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926554472431400250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-68407175107960338712012-10-08T13:48:07.370-05:002012-10-08T13:48:07.370-05:00I can understand your mixed feelings at Wilma'...I can understand your mixed feelings at Wilma's sale.<br />I have two laundry memories. One is at my grandma's farm watching her do the laundry with an old wringer washer and the other is helping my mom do the ironing and the iron fell on the back of my hand and burnt it--ouch!<br />slrdowney at hotmail dot comSue Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154601233855250620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-34552879601808620962012-10-08T13:32:04.928-05:002012-10-08T13:32:04.928-05:00I remember going down to the basement with my Gran...I remember going down to the basement with my Grandma Bern back in the '70s and watching her use an old wringer washer. She put the clothes in to was in the base, then she had to wring them out with the wringer that looked like two rolling pins that she rolled the clothes through to squeeze out the water. Then of course, they went on the line outside.Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-5413353672480970092012-10-08T13:25:53.229-05:002012-10-08T13:25:53.229-05:00Oh goodness. I can just imagine the mixed emotion...Oh goodness. I can just imagine the mixed emotions that were going through you at Wilma's sale. Bless her heart. You did find some precious treasures though.<br />As a child, we didn't have a dryer so all laundry was put out on the lines in the yard. When it was too cold or we had inclement weather, the laundry hung in the garage to dry. I can remember Mom sprinkling clothes items with water, rolling them into balls and storing in a bag waiting to for her to iron them.<br />I would love to win some of Wilma's homemade soap...were you able to get the recipe? I hope so ;)❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁https://www.blogger.com/profile/00688975970842662227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-50917126636358546992012-10-08T13:19:01.891-05:002012-10-08T13:19:01.891-05:00thanks for the chance to win your soap.
ABreading...thanks for the chance to win your soap.<br /><br />ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] comapple blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6551696592048647882.post-27755663196668888922012-10-08T10:50:13.467-05:002012-10-08T10:50:13.467-05:00So the soap is for laundry? I have only ever used ...So the soap is for laundry? I have only ever used store bought stuff.<br /><br />Bless sweet Wilma's heart. I know I would feel awkward too looking through someone else's things in that situation, but so glad you were able to help her. <br /><br />I used to live next door to my great grandma (Granny) (for all my schooling years.) We used her washer and dryer that were kept outside behind her house. My favorite thing about laundry was actually the clothes line. It was two big rusted metal T poles holding up 3 lines of heavy wire. I really wish I had a clothesline like hers now. And I very much miss living next door to my Granny! She passed away a couple years ago at 101.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874960805023276599noreply@blogger.com