tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post4811170365293669014..comments2024-02-01T08:02:17.476+10:30Comments on out back tania: The Old Farmhouse - Childhood MemoriesTaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-62099243847827281612016-01-07T21:46:18.769+10:302016-01-07T21:46:18.769+10:30That is a really big farm. I only own a few acres ...That is a really big farm. I only own a few acres and couldn't imagine having to keep track of all that land. It seems like you had a good time revisiting your childhood home. I hope the memories were only happy ones. Sometimes it is good to go back to the past and see how far you have come. Thank you for posting these great pictures.<br /><br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/106605142674907992486/about" rel="nofollow">Heidi Sutton @ Ag Source Magazine</a>Heidi Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729295078128107692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-42962098932817955472015-08-28T16:22:21.617+09:302015-08-28T16:22:21.617+09:30Ah yes the old meat safe. My dad made it into a f...Ah yes the old meat safe. My dad made it into a finch cage for me, and there it sits...<br /><br />xTania<br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-18622997625276627962015-08-28T16:20:21.245+09:302015-08-28T16:20:21.245+09:30Yes it is sad Harry and does make you feel old. I...Yes it is sad Harry and does make you feel old. I don't need to go back there again, prefer to remember the good times :)<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-24189441544014468802015-08-28T16:15:44.440+09:302015-08-28T16:15:44.440+09:30Thank you for sharing your childhood memories Jool...Thank you for sharing your childhood memories Joolz. Sounds like you had lots of fun like we did :)<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-32450846946343371182015-08-28T14:33:26.822+09:302015-08-28T14:33:26.822+09:30I love the old cupboard in your bed room. Some thi...I love the old cupboard in your bed room. Some things just scream mid north of SA and the underground water tank is one of them.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140641738152408291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-49893819109306203592015-08-27T11:48:46.768+09:302015-08-27T11:48:46.768+09:30What a great trip. I'm sure, though, that you ...What a great trip. I'm sure, though, that you couldn't help feeling sad at the old home place. I went back to where I grew up some years ago. Nothing was the same and it made me feel old.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-18806025108062088662015-08-26T13:58:56.412+09:302015-08-26T13:58:56.412+09:30That was a lovely look through your old home and p...That was a lovely look through your old home and property, bit sad at how its gone to ruin now though. <br /><br />I lived on a farm until I was 5 years old then Dad sold it and we moved into town into a nice brick n tile home. Dad still farmed sheep and cattle but he just leased land all around Millicent. Our old farmhouse was a big stone place, but I don't remember much of it. I remember shearers coming each season and they were friends of Dad's so we knew all their names and they ate dinner with us some nights. Mr Jim Gill and Mr John Lee were their names.<br />I remember going for drives with my big sisters (who used to get up to mischief on the back roads) in the 4WD and I used to help Dad feed out hay. He'd put the Nissan in low gear and tell me to 'head for that tree' and he;d hop up on the back and chuck out hay. Not a bad job for a 5 year old girl!<br />Ah, the memories!Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-54300648767826052452015-08-26T09:40:52.165+09:302015-08-26T09:40:52.165+09:30Oh Lynda, that is a shame the old homestead burnt ...Oh Lynda, that is a shame the old homestead burnt down. Returning to where you grew up definitely brings back the special memories of times past.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-66778329737025009342015-08-25T21:29:30.597+09:302015-08-25T21:29:30.597+09:30Oh absolutely. I pass our old property on the way...Oh absolutely. I pass our old property on the way home to visit Mum in NSW. I look at several of the houses still standing but the ole homestead we lived in was burnt to the ground. Still it is surrounded by the peppercorn trees, the dam in the rear and the framework for the chicken run is still there. I love your old home. Lots of Aussie character. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-20211904146153610602015-08-25T17:51:27.385+09:302015-08-25T17:51:27.385+09:30Dear Kimmie,
Yes both happy and sad, but the memo...Dear Kimmie,<br /><br />Yes both happy and sad, but the memories are with me forever.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-65016699443601012182015-08-25T17:49:32.667+09:302015-08-25T17:49:32.667+09:30It was hard Barb, but now I have done it I wont ne...It was hard Barb, but now I have done it I wont need to go back. It was a great old farm house and us kids had loads of fun! At least I have those memories to carry with me.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-60365003086769016922015-08-25T17:46:50.264+09:302015-08-25T17:46:50.264+09:30A real shame Gorges.
Lovely to hear from you agai...A real shame Gorges.<br /><br />Lovely to hear from you again.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-70345796476272592112015-08-25T17:46:05.772+09:302015-08-25T17:46:05.772+09:30Dear Cath,
I don't think I will revisit the ...Dear Cath, <br /><br />I don't think I will revisit the farm again. It is too sad for me. I will just hang on to the memories now.<br /><br />Our caravan was a great investment too, we are really starting to enjoy touring around just the two of us. We feel right at home when all the grey army crowd wave at us lol.<br /><br />It is warming up towards the end of this week so good gardening weather.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-23820906796275277252015-08-25T17:40:55.083+09:302015-08-25T17:40:55.083+09:30I know Selina, it is a crying shame!
I said about...I know Selina, it is a crying shame!<br /><br />I said about doing the house up many years ago, and I was only a kid then. But my parents decided to buy a small transportable to live in rather than spend the money on the old girl. This was the cheapest option as my parents didn't have much money. The transportable has been moved on by the new owners.<br /><br />xTania<br /><br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-17388528871453121582015-08-25T17:34:30.556+09:302015-08-25T17:34:30.556+09:30Yes life goes on. We are back to our other home wi...Yes life goes on. We are back to our other home with plenty to go on with.<br /><br />Thank you for your lovely comment Karen.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-27565208157654628032015-08-25T17:32:14.768+09:302015-08-25T17:32:14.768+09:30Thank you Phil. Oh yes that would be the ultimate ...Thank you Phil. Oh yes that would be the ultimate dream, to restore her back...<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-42038327958002591352015-08-25T17:09:10.401+09:302015-08-25T17:09:10.401+09:30What a ripper of a story Tania - Don't you jus...What a ripper of a story Tania - Don't you just want to get in and restore the old girl back to its former glory....that's how it made me feel.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-72890991613315666482015-08-25T15:27:21.574+09:302015-08-25T15:27:21.574+09:30Awww i had goosebumps reading your post Tania, suc...Awww i had goosebumps reading your post Tania, such a sad stroll down memory lane. On a happier note though you had a few days break and now you can enjoy your spring planting :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-75922401867149440532015-08-25T15:10:19.070+09:302015-08-25T15:10:19.070+09:30omg! i almost cried at the sad state of your belov...omg! i almost cried at the sad state of your beloved farm house! i think it's a shame that people let old houses go to the wayside like that, she would still be good for another 100yrs with a little TLC & yes, it is becoming a common site, as families no longer hand the farm down. shame. sad. <br />still a lovely post<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-74772906453722524962015-08-25T12:00:27.128+09:302015-08-25T12:00:27.128+09:30I think I understand the feelings Tania. Wayne'...I think I understand the feelings Tania. Wayne's family farm was sold last year, after being in the family for 154 years. I felt sad, he was devastated, it feels like a part of our children's heritage is missing. We went for a last visit and it was just horrible, we couldn't wait to leave and just remember it how it was.<br /><br />We also love our little "mobile home for two" :) Keeps us warm and dry in the most beautiful spots, it's one of the best things we've ever bought. <br /><br />Have fun in the garden and enjoy your spring planting, I'm having a ball outside at the moment :)Cath Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982092492622482815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-13245045458713704982015-08-25T11:33:42.569+09:302015-08-25T11:33:42.569+09:30It's a shame the old place was abandoned.It's a shame the old place was abandoned.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-41834164072546440282015-08-25T11:32:54.826+09:302015-08-25T11:32:54.826+09:30You're a braver woman than I Tania, I would no...You're a braver woman than I Tania, I would not have been able to do it. I once drove past our old place, saw how the new people kept it and haven't been back. Your house looks like it would have been wonderful in those times. Your van looks very comfortable, a nice way to travel.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511242657757784812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-52687567220910851262015-08-25T11:21:58.585+09:302015-08-25T11:21:58.585+09:30A lovely trip back through memory lane for you :)A lovely trip back through memory lane for you :)Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284838618731232851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-79903756361532551132015-08-25T10:56:58.312+09:302015-08-25T10:56:58.312+09:30Yes CountryMum, it was very bitter sweet, and I pr...Yes CountryMum, it was very bitter sweet, and I probably shouldn't have gone there. It made me crave those special times again, and I have shed a few tears let me tell you...<br /><br />You are right about this becoming a common sight in rural Australia. Very sad indeed.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-42320468665186319462015-08-25T10:35:14.588+09:302015-08-25T10:35:14.588+09:30Ohhh wow. So many memories for you I would imagine...Ohhh wow. So many memories for you I would imagine. It is must be so sad to see your childhood home is such a state of disrepair. Unfortunately it is becoming more common throughout rural Australia, specially in the more remote areas. CountryMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761724941259576940noreply@blogger.com