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For The Involuntary Berserker ~ A Very Old Springer, 1947by artwhiz47
Here sits my older sister, Susan Eleanor McConnell, with our family Springer Spaniel, Jeff. Jeff was actually Jeff II; his predecessor had been hit by a car. This was taken the year I was born, but I wasn’t on the scene quite yet. I do not remember Jeff II ~ by the time I was conscious, Jeff had been replaced by a similar beast, Toby. In fact, Susan looks a bit like a denizen of Dogpatch, but this was not uncommon in our idyllic childhood surroundings. Hope this cheers the Green Man up. And by the bye – both Jeffs were named (by my mother) for the same icon – a hockey player from Niagara Falls, Ontario….
I love old photographs (genuine ones). This must be a lovely memory for you Sheila …
Thanks, Tom ~ this is indeed the genuine article (think I’ll produce it when my sister & husband celebrate their 50th anniversary in June!); I thought of ‘cleaning it up’ a bit, but I really hesitate to do that. These photos are what they are, after all…. I tweaked the contrast a little, & cropped it slightly, but otherwise, what you see is what you get.
I agree. If an old photo is damaged or creased, sure – fix it. But nothing wrong with ‘age spots’ . It adds to the appeal of the photograph in many cases.
And Thank You – everything Old is not necessarily New Again….
My god . dunno whose the cutest .. your sis or the spring sprong!! guess i have to plump for the mad in eyes look springer.. being an oulgundog meself!!lol
Yes, Jeff does look like a bit of a hockey defenseman… like the fellow he was named for. My dad hunted pheasants, & our Springers were keen. Thanks, OGD.
these are fantastic photos Lois. It’s nice that your parents took photos when you were young
Hey, Archibald – this is Sheila here, but I do have a sister-in-law named Lois…. Anyway, I answer to anything, & thanks for the comment, of course. My mother always had a camera of one sort or another, but we also had a family friend who was a shutterbug, & I suspect he took this one.
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Edengirlabout 2 years ago
I can see where you got your features from :0)…no not the dog!…wellll maybe just a little..seriously though it’s a great photo
Well, they say people look like their dogs…. But my sister & I do look alike, & we favor both our parents. Woof.
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I love old photographs (genuine ones). This must be a lovely memory for you Sheila …
Thanks, Tom ~ this is indeed the genuine article (think I’ll produce it when my sister & husband celebrate their 50th anniversary in June!); I thought of ‘cleaning it up’ a bit, but I really hesitate to do that. These photos are what they are, after all…. I tweaked the contrast a little, & cropped it slightly, but otherwise, what you see is what you get.
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I agree. If an old photo is damaged or creased, sure – fix it. But nothing wrong with ‘age spots’ . It adds to the appeal of the photograph in many cases.
And Thank You – everything Old is not necessarily New Again….
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Dandy auld piccie and nice wee bit of family history, Sheila! I agree with leaving things as original as possible.
Well, my sister & Jeff were certainly originals, & Susan still is! Thanks, Mike.
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My god . dunno whose the cutest .. your sis or the spring sprong!! guess i have to plump for the mad in eyes look springer.. being an oulgundog meself!!lol
Yes, Jeff does look like a bit of a hockey defenseman… like the fellow he was named for. My dad hunted pheasants, & our Springers were keen. Thanks, OGD.
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Their heads are cocked identically! How adorable.
Thanks, Lee-Anne… we were always One With Our Daft Dogs!
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these are fantastic photos Lois. It’s nice that your parents took photos when you were young
Hey, Archibald – this is Sheila here, but I do have a sister-in-law named Lois…. Anyway, I answer to anything, & thanks for the comment, of course. My mother always had a camera of one sort or another, but we also had a family friend who was a shutterbug, & I suspect he took this one.
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I can see where you got your features from :0)…no not the dog!…wellll maybe just a little..seriously though it’s a great photo
Well, they say people look like their dogs…. But my sister & I do look alike, & we favor both our parents. Woof.
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Many thanks!
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beautiful, congratulations on your feature. Isn’t it wonderful to have these old photographies as wonderful memories.
Indeed – I have quite a collection, I’m happy to say! Many thanks for the kind comment.
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lovely shot…
Thanks, Antanas. Our Springers were real family members, & this Jeff was an earnest critter!
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Thanks for the favorite!
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