tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post6830416460945523958..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: I Remember Laura Week 4Veehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-55370027173708178482008-06-29T16:43:00.000-04:002008-06-29T16:43:00.000-04:00What a lovely collection!I LOVE your top banner as...What a lovely collection!<BR/>I LOVE your top banner as well. Very nice!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383635329315687176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-30389158084232936542008-06-24T13:42:00.000-04:002008-06-24T13:42:00.000-04:00One of my favorite old books is called "The Luckie...One of my favorite old books is called "The Luckiest Girl" by Beverly Cleary. It was published in 1958. I read it about 30 or so years ago and still own it today. I also read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books and Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, etc. I tried to get my daughter to read these books, too. I couldn't (and still can't) understand why she wouldn't get into them. These books helped to teach me the joys of reading when I was young. <BR/><BR/>I love seeing your collections. I can feel the history and the hours of pleasure you got from them and I positively love hearing that your grandma read some of the same books you later enjoyed. How cool is that?<BR/><BR/>KariKari (GrannySkywalker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727660918541258744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-458944272564027382008-06-24T13:26:00.000-04:002008-06-24T13:26:00.000-04:00Oh you have some real precious treasures here....L...Oh you have some real precious treasures here....<BR/><BR/>Laura Ingalls is a heroine and role model for any young lady of today.....far better than any of today's crop, I'd say...Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810442216887536113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-80680167065760117502008-06-24T10:25:00.000-04:002008-06-24T10:25:00.000-04:00What a wonderful collections. I have never before ...What a wonderful collections. I have never before heard of Ruth Fielding but I will seek her out. <BR/>Thanks for a great post.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56073914731584961022008-06-24T02:20:00.000-04:002008-06-24T02:20:00.000-04:00I still have my Bobbsey Twins books. And honey Bun...I still have my Bobbsey Twins books. And honey Bunch and Norman too. Not to mention Enid Blyton. Sigh. Those were good days!Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-75678662665382076792008-06-24T00:18:00.000-04:002008-06-24T00:18:00.000-04:00wonderful memories and such well preserved books. ...wonderful memories and such well preserved books. My goodness I feel my age as I see some of those books in my shelf...but then of course, they were my parent's primers etc. HA HATrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16041802133929411556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-26030757735136232772008-06-23T22:23:00.000-04:002008-06-23T22:23:00.000-04:00What a treasure trove of books...how blessed you a...What a treasure trove of books...how blessed you are....<BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting with me...I do love our country and I am very concerned for our nation....I want my grandchildren to have the sweet privilege of freedom of worship, safety and all the blessings I've enjoyed.....I fear for our country.<BR/><BR/>I pray that our Lord will have mercy on us and not give us the leader we deserve....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-11864018484349756782008-06-23T22:03:00.000-04:002008-06-23T22:03:00.000-04:00Thanks for dropping by. I love your books. I remem...Thanks for dropping by. I love your books. I remember sitting by a pond reading Little House books while my parents fished. Aren't books such wonderful friends? They have been with me through thick and thin and I get to go all over the world with them. Thanks for sharing yours. I always enjoy your blog.nanatrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710834330081243962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-4969864323668595252008-06-23T20:50:00.000-04:002008-06-23T20:50:00.000-04:00I've just come from Sandy's. This is a lovely post...I've just come from Sandy's. This is a lovely post. Nancy Drew is one of my very favorites. I also loved the Betsy Tacy series. The music is exquisite. <BR/><BR/>NancyFete et Fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-18779596990065864832008-06-23T15:17:00.000-04:002008-06-23T15:17:00.000-04:00I love your collection of books...we used to have ...I love your collection of books...we used to have the Bobbsey Twins books...Lord knows what happened to them. I have the Little House collection although its a newer set I bought from Scholastic..I should actually start reading them...<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a great weekend...did you??<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RobinBittersweetPunkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661858934587897961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-64366000125108877452008-06-23T15:06:00.000-04:002008-06-23T15:06:00.000-04:00Great collection, V! I'm not familiar with Ruth Fi...Great collection, V! I'm not familiar with Ruth Fielding - I'll have to keep my eye out for it in my junking... VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-45004148279525305872008-06-23T14:39:00.000-04:002008-06-23T14:39:00.000-04:00What a wonderful collection of books you have. Gos...What a wonderful collection of books you have. Gosh I remember Dick and Jane. You brought back lovely memories for me! Wasn't it great growing up with music? The I-Pod generation has missed out on so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-47732363448010745252008-06-23T14:30:00.000-04:002008-06-23T14:30:00.000-04:00Those are some lovely books you have there! Thank...Those are some lovely books you have there! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!<BR/><BR/>Hugs...<BR/>JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06571047793757791073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-41809411095322305052008-06-23T13:21:00.000-04:002008-06-23T13:21:00.000-04:00What a wonderful collection of books Vee! I love o...What a wonderful collection of books Vee! I love old books, they are like friends ~ I love the look and feel of them...xxoo, DawnThe Feathered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-81584191314803659222008-06-23T13:16:00.000-04:002008-06-23T13:16:00.000-04:00I love that you have such wonderful book collectio...I love that you have such wonderful book collections, but I would expect no less from you dear friend! How great to have one of the early Little House books. I like the early illustrations better than the newer ones.<BR/><BR/>Just to let you know, we will have one more link up post this coming Monday to share family heirlooms and to announce the give away winner. Be sure and drop by on Friday to sign up!<BR/><BR/>I'll be in touch about that recipe idea. Have a great day!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705378309728984562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91845323059162613462008-06-23T12:04:00.000-04:002008-06-23T12:04:00.000-04:00Mmmm, I see I did not proof-read my comment. -sigh...Mmmm, I see I did not proof-read my comment. -sigh- Please be so kind as to add 'R' and etc., here and there, which I left out. :-( <BR/><BR/><BR/>Mari-Nanci<BR/><A HREF="http://smilnsigh.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">'Smilnsigh'</A> blogsmilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-33078852364778088972008-06-23T12:02:00.000-04:002008-06-23T12:02:00.000-04:00"Books were a rare treat in Laura's young life and..."Books were a rare treat in Laura's young life and she devoured them when she could get them."<BR/><BR/>-Oh sigh- We really need to remember something like this. We {of all ages} who have books at our finger tips almost, all the time. We can purchase favorites. And always, there is the public Library System, to use. <BR/><BR/>I wish I could needlepoint when I see something like that first sentence. It's one of those things which deserves to be kept front-and-center, for us. <BR/><BR/>When a T-storm takes out our electricity, we pay attention to all it does for us, every day. And say, we will remember to more appreciate out lights, our internet, our tv, etc. <BR/><BR/>But how often are we reminded about our ease of gaining reading material? Not enough, methinks...<BR/><BR/>Thank you for reminding me...<BR/><BR/>And you old books are precious! If books can 'feel' anything, I'm sure they are very happy, to be taken care of by you and loved. :-)<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nanci<BR/><A HREF="http://smilnsigh.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">'Smilnsigh'</A> blogsmilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67883927212989406042008-06-23T11:54:00.000-04:002008-06-23T11:54:00.000-04:00I don't know how I missed them, but somehow I neve...I don't know how I missed them, but somehow I never got into Nancy Drew and the Bobbsey twins! I'll have to check them out some time. I have enjoyed catching up on other children's classics as an adult. And I see we both loved Dick and Jane!<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for searching for the book about Merry from England that I had mentioned!! That was so thoughtful. I am not sure if that book is it or not -- it sounds like it very well could be! I marked it on Amazon but I am going to check the library first. That would be so neat if it is! Thanks again!<BR/><BR/>I can't believe this blogathon has come to an end, either. I have enjoyed it so much. It makes me want to read Little House all over again! I have enjoyed meeting you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91401745232672288502008-06-23T11:22:00.000-04:002008-06-23T11:22:00.000-04:00Oh, Vee, what a scrumptuous post! I love old book...Oh, Vee, what a scrumptuous post! I love old books (actually I love books in general)... but I have my mother's Nancy Drews, Trixie Beldens, and Bobbsey Twins ...and now my daughter is reading them. This just thrills my mother's heart, of course!! But you have really tickled the artist in me showing those fabulous illustrations. Aren't they just amazing! Thanks for sharing all those lovely pics. Have a blessed day...<BR/><BR/>Love ya,<BR/>ChristiCharm and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930920593855400694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-90900605697292367762008-06-23T11:10:00.000-04:002008-06-23T11:10:00.000-04:00You really do have some treasures there! I wish I ...You really do have some treasures there! I wish I could reclaim all my favorites of by-gone years...books are meant to be kept. <BR/><BR/>And I like your memories of dozing off to the familiar sounds of your grandparents playing "Down in the Valley".Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-52609826243951666742008-06-23T10:37:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:37:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your wonderful book collection....Thanks for sharing your wonderful book collection. I adore old children's books too, but most of mine are from thrift or antique shops. How very special to have books from your Mom and Grandma.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-34758475264980757702008-06-23T10:30:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:30:00.000-04:00Wow! I love your collection of old books. My dau...Wow! I love your collection of old books. My daughter has read some of the Nancy Drew books from the library. You probably can't get the Ruth Fielding books from the library any more. That's too bad. It looks like a good series. My niece plays the fiddle and has played Turkey in the Straw. I love it. :o)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295637530465871112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-37432887068033999582008-06-23T09:55:00.000-04:002008-06-23T09:55:00.000-04:00Oh lovely, lovely post, Vee! I love old books, es...Oh lovely, lovely post, Vee! I love old books, especially children's books and your collection is so wonderful! Look at all the craftmanship that went into a book from the Ruth Fielding series era. I'm excited to hear that the protagonist went to college -- so unusual in that day!<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about "culled" books! So much history is being thown away.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, PatPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-23215847492679702552008-06-23T09:04:00.000-04:002008-06-23T09:04:00.000-04:00You have some really nice book collections. As a ...You have some really nice book collections. <BR/><BR/>As a kid I loved all the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew books and read all of them.<BR/>I read the books from the library and only had a couple of my own.<BR/>I have collected them over the years and now I have 54 Bobbsey Twins and 52 of Nancy Drew.Happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590678725014011015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-75687577056888882982008-06-23T08:36:00.000-04:002008-06-23T08:36:00.000-04:00What wonderful book collections you have! My read...What wonderful book collections you have! My readers from elementary school were Alice, Jerry, and Jip (Gip?). I love all of the Little House books and during my stint as a school 'librarian' I managed to interest the children in the Box Car series. We are constantly weeding books from our shelves at work...it makes me a little sad that some of these treasures will no longer be readily available to the public.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265040074135227114noreply@blogger.com