tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post4833079504092571203..comments2024-01-27T21:24:29.597+11:00Comments on Strong Foundations: Big and LittleSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-67020533052929808042015-02-22T22:11:14.819+11:002015-02-22T22:11:14.819+11:00Yes, they grew all types of fruit. Of course, Almo...Yes, they grew all types of fruit. Of course, Almonds (hence the name Almond Dale) were a major source of income.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-3975065827941622372015-02-22T22:10:22.506+11:002015-02-22T22:10:22.506+11:00My great grandfather always emptied the "jerr...My great grandfather always emptied the "jerries" on to the fruit trees to assist with growth and keeping the bugs away.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-3631975368454421622015-02-22T22:07:56.033+11:002015-02-22T22:07:56.033+11:00Not me! I don't really like it!Not me! I don't really like it!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-66749828965627079782015-02-22T22:07:33.849+11:002015-02-22T22:07:33.849+11:00I don't know where the name came from as I can...I don't know where the name came from as I cannot find anything about "trombone" watermelons. Maybe it was just the name that the family gave them?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-74195977611806464232015-02-22T22:05:33.100+11:002015-02-22T22:05:33.100+11:00Soph appears to be working out the best way to att...Soph appears to be working out the best way to attack her piece!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-36318237590894026102015-02-22T22:04:50.159+11:002015-02-22T22:04:50.159+11:00Definitely! I have a copy of the receipt for Mabe...Definitely! I have a copy of the receipt for Mabel's Wertheim sewing machine.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-4741762789603971132015-02-22T22:03:31.519+11:002015-02-22T22:03:31.519+11:00My Great Grandfather (and his father too) were ver...My Great Grandfather (and his father too) were very well know for the size and quality of their fruit and vegetables.<br />I just copied what my grandmother had written on the back of the photo.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-47215630021314315712015-02-22T22:01:22.828+11:002015-02-22T22:01:22.828+11:00Ha Ha Ha! That is what my grandmother called the ...Ha Ha Ha! That is what my grandmother called the watermelons at the bottom.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-73481249235383825062015-02-22T22:00:43.495+11:002015-02-22T22:00:43.495+11:00The land in Winiam is extremely dry and sandy so ...The land in Winiam is extremely dry and sandy so I would have thought it would have been very difficult to grow such big melons........but what would I know!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-5653646765519547092015-02-22T21:59:37.111+11:002015-02-22T21:59:37.111+11:0050lb does sound to be extreme!50lb does sound to be extreme!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-38043005734392061242015-02-22T21:58:59.586+11:002015-02-22T21:58:59.586+11:00Thank you.
Yes I could not find anything about &q...Thank you.<br /><br />Yes I could not find anything about "Trombone" watermelons. I wonder how they got this name?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-80119499063020419532015-02-22T21:10:12.643+11:002015-02-22T21:10:12.643+11:00And see on the verandah - more fruit (apples?). Mu...And see on the verandah - more fruit (apples?). Must have been a good harvest that year.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-27714272002418051182015-02-22T15:47:03.900+11:002015-02-22T15:47:03.900+11:00Wow, must have been an amazing melon crop that yea...Wow, must have been an amazing melon crop that year, from a very fertile patch.Jofeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290597697140624780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-46744378229716939092015-02-22T03:32:48.143+11:002015-02-22T03:32:48.143+11:00Now I'm in the mood for a BIG slice of waterme...Now I'm in the mood for a BIG slice of watermelon!Colleen G. Brown Pasqualehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402783115333431440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-25848548722115792872015-02-22T00:43:59.013+11:002015-02-22T00:43:59.013+11:00I never heard of those types of melons. They are a...I never heard of those types of melons. They are a reminder of how different things grow in different parts of the world.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-28184643214382572192015-02-21T11:16:42.274+11:002015-02-21T11:16:42.274+11:00Best way to eat watermelons - in the bath or in yo...Best way to eat watermelons - in the bath or in your bathing suit ! Lovely photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-43086205421913864602015-02-21T09:54:15.260+11:002015-02-21T09:54:15.260+11:00The Greyer sisters look like they are enjoying the...The Greyer sisters look like they are enjoying their melon. I'm betting they made their dresses.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-65888238226992140392015-02-21T05:11:33.453+11:002015-02-21T05:11:33.453+11:00I wonder who named those melons? I would have thou...I wonder who named those melons? I would have thought the top one would be called the Trombone melon, but who am I to say? It's a delightful picture, whatever. And the second one too - though I prefer smaller so-called 'seedless' watermelons.La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-33550128863317255282015-02-21T04:10:02.342+11:002015-02-21T04:10:02.342+11:00Where are the trombones? I'm blind. Love the...Where are the trombones? I'm blind. Love the melons, are they the ones being eaten? Sorry, leaving more questions than comments. Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-56768029855667902092015-02-21T00:26:37.443+11:002015-02-21T00:26:37.443+11:00Those melons are huge! I really enjoyed the photo...Those melons are huge! I really enjoyed the photos, thank you. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-50841672137634010572015-02-20T23:43:01.183+11:002015-02-20T23:43:01.183+11:00A melon bigger than a kid -- now that's funny....A melon bigger than a kid -- now that's funny. I contemplated using a picture of my husband as a 10-yr old with a giant pumpkin, but it doesn't have the dramatic quality that your photo has. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-20714147823998706962015-02-20T23:37:16.480+11:002015-02-20T23:37:16.480+11:00Trombones? Mr Mike will be pleased :) Two delightf...Trombones? Mr Mike will be pleased :) Two delightful pictures.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.com