tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post3503951179095540242..comments2024-03-05T11:44:53.051-05:00Comments on 22 Applegate Lane: Daddy's DeskCheryl Lawsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11524443209448032565noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-3276352116837468332022-01-30T05:47:50.347-05:002022-01-30T05:47:50.347-05:00Loved reading thiis thanksLoved reading thiis thanksGlenhttps://www.glenparry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-67504844739430878592015-06-11T03:26:19.279-04:002015-06-11T03:26:19.279-04:00I have a desk that my grandparents had given to me...I have a desk that my grandparents had given to me as a child. I think someone had given it to them, because it had never been used in their house. Anyway, it is a mission oak piece. I got it when I was about 12 or so and have carted it around with me after I left home. I'm 58 now, so I've had it for about 46 years. It's behind me right now, being held together with a cellophane wrap from our last move because its joints are loose, and I need to find the courage to take it apart and tighten it up. My mom had painted it olive and "antiqued" it with gold paint - yuck - so I will refinish it, too. Maybe when we get a house with some extra space... Come to think of it...this was the only piece of furniture left from the house after my mom remarried. We didn't have any expensive furnishings. No heirlooms. Nothing special enough. Oh, I have some Hazel Atlas mixing bowls (the largest broke after one of my many moves. I'm surprised that the other two have made it!) that my mom and dad got for their wedding, but there really wasn't much.rushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384758362254647340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-12148882180531180052015-06-09T17:06:36.668-04:002015-06-09T17:06:36.668-04:00aww what a beautiful, through the heart post chery...aww what a beautiful, through the heart post cheryl...thank you for sharing it to us, that desk is full of sentiments and memories and i am glad that it makes you remember the happy memories of your childhood...you know what, i would have hope to find some surprises or message on those secret compartments as well♥HomeFor4https://www.blogger.com/profile/16904300655298932107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-62894900240679952572015-06-09T12:50:38.552-04:002015-06-09T12:50:38.552-04:00Wonderful post, Cheryl!!! You've put a smile o...Wonderful post, Cheryl!!! You've put a smile on my face!Sherry@Back2Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732730741248987959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-56738017194767632012015-06-09T11:10:54.844-04:002015-06-09T11:10:54.844-04:00What a beautiful post. The desk is the most precio...What a beautiful post. The desk is the most precious of keepsakes because it brings you memories of happy pleasures with your Dad. I know it will always remain in the family and keep the love connection going.<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-22984301583747646212015-06-09T09:43:47.903-04:002015-06-09T09:43:47.903-04:00What a beautiful post Cheryl! The desk is so nice...What a beautiful post Cheryl! The desk is so nice and holds so many memories for you. How neat that it has the secret drawers too! I remember my father's beautiful old oak desk. It was huge and heavy and had a black leather inlayed top and brass pulls on the drawers. I think it's still at my brother's house. I do have a favourite piece which is a tall narrow book case with a glass door that was once a part of a desk of some sort. It has elaborate scrolling at the top and a drawer with a lock at the bottom. It's quite unique and I love it! The photo of your father doing the crossword puzzle is so nice. Family treasures are so special aren't they? Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-56558061561152964232015-06-08T07:41:51.984-04:002015-06-08T07:41:51.984-04:00The picture of Daddy is so special. I love Daddy s...The picture of Daddy is so special. I love Daddy so much and miss his quiet, strong, kind, smart soul. Love you, Daddy!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419093589938361754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-32231705985182087252015-06-07T11:59:14.490-04:002015-06-07T11:59:14.490-04:00I'm teary eyed as I write my comment!
We had ...I'm teary eyed as I write my comment!<br /><br />We had the same comments, "it's on Daddy's desk", but his desk was a disaster piled high with messages, papers, books, etc. Once I cleaned it up and was so proud of myself, but he was not happy with me.<br /><br />Sadly, my sister got most of the family treasures. It isn't that she was the favorite, but by the time my mother passed away and we cleaned out the house, we were in our tiny little cottage and we just don't have space for any of the large pieces I loved.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-56970563342857534542015-06-07T08:00:27.244-04:002015-06-07T08:00:27.244-04:00What wonderful memories from a single piece of fur...What wonderful memories from a single piece of furniture! I'm glad you were able to keep the desk and all the good associations with it from your childhood years. Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432831618425124128.post-54256279165301085832015-06-07T06:40:26.229-04:002015-06-07T06:40:26.229-04:00Cheryl, I have my Gov.Winthrop. for years now.The ...Cheryl, I have my Gov.Winthrop. for years now.The exact one, brought it up from Florida.<br />I'll never part with it, while I am alive. Funny how we save those European coins. I have them somewhere. Time to start getting rid of my collections. Have a great Sunday, hope you saw the Triple Crown yesterday. Best race I have seen in a long time. yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.com