The Younger

GailD
The Younger by GailD
The Younger by GailD

The Younger

This old stove has probably cooked more hot dinners than I’ve ever had.
Taken in an old disused shearing quarters.
Those were the days eh. When the shearers would all stay ‘on site’ in the shearers quarters (usually made out of corrugated iron), & ate the meals that the hired cook would prepare.
A roast leg of lamb, crunchy baked vegies, sweet tender peas. Picked from the garden. Real gravy.
Yep, things sure have changed.

The Younger belongs to the following groups:

Canberra United, Former DPF Members, Rural NSW and Rusty, Crusty and Falling to Bits
  • Warren Mackenzie

    Warren Mackenzie, 2 months ago

    The meal you describe Gail sounds just like the one our large group had last Father’s Day. They don’t come often and probably just as well. This looks like it ought to have been a very busy stove, but one that could carry on preparing many more meals – now, where are the cooks?

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Warren Mackenzie’s comment, 2 months ago

    When I find the cooks Warren, I’ll let you know. No such thing as fast food them days. Thanks.

  • keleka656

    keleka656, 2 months ago

    What a great find Gail!!! I cant imagine cooking on something like this. I would never be able to figure out how much wood to add to get the correct cooking temperature. This actually makes me really happy all I have to do is push a button on my microwave oven…lol. I could see this framed and hanging in a modern kitchen. Great shot!!

  • Jim Caldwell

    Jim Caldwell, 2 months ago

    Terrific photo and a great explanation

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies, 2 months ago

    Yes Gail I can relate to that. We have shearers quarters on this property the same as you describe. You have given me an Idea and that is to go and photograph them. Wonderful capture indeed.

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69, 2 months ago

    Fantastic capture and narrative. Well done.

  • Philip Golan

    Philip Golan, 2 months ago

    Reminiscent of the film “Sunday Too Far Away”

  • Mark Bowden

    Mark Bowden, 2 months ago

    Great detail and exposure Gail,

    Nice one!

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy, 2 months ago

    Very nice find…

  • Thordis

    Thordis, 2 months ago

    Great find Gail! The meal is just like I make for my family now and then. I love roasted lamb and vegies. :)

  • loramae

    loramae, 2 months ago

    Wonderful time piece…My first stove was a wood burning cook stove…bakes the best cornbread you will ever put in your mouth! =O)

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to keleka656’s comment, 2 months ago

    I’m afraid I’m with you Theresa. Just push a button. If I want a meal such as this. I just go home to Mum’s. Thanks.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Jim Caldwell’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Jim. Drop in for a meal anytime.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Noelene Davies’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Noelene. How much stuff is under our noses & we don’t see it? I probably should be outside now seeing what the early morning light is doing.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to salsbells69’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Sal. Glad you like it.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Philip Golan’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thaks Phil. I’m just trying to remember whether or not I have seen the film.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Mark Bowden’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Mark. Appreciate that.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Bootiewootsy’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thanks Carol. Some great old things to photograph out in the country.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Thordis’s comment, 2 months ago

    Thank you Thordis. I love them too.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to loramae’s comment, 2 months ago

    Yes Loramae. The modern stoves just don’t compare. Thanks.

  • SharonD

    SharonD, 2 months ago

    The pic looks great Gail. Minted peas??

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to SharonD’s comment, 2 months ago

    Absolutely Sharon. With home made mint sauce too. Thanks.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago

    Forget the stove – bring on the roast dinner!!! Great find, well presented Gail!

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 2 months ago

    Actually…I think that’s what we are having for lunch today. Thanks Rosalie.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos, 2 months ago

    I was bought up on cooking from an old fuel stove Gail….my first stove when I left home was an old fuel stove and a chip heater for hot water!!!!! Had to have a good wood supply!!! I love them….they used to check the oven temperature by putting flour on a tray and seeing how long it took to brown!!!! Wonderful image…lots of memories!!! *-)

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 2 months ago

    We had one as kids too Deb. Great cakes out of it. Thanks.

  • Jen7

    Jen7, 2 months ago

    Great pic of this old stove. I’m glad I don’t have to cook on it.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Jen7’s comment, 2 months ago

    Good food but Jen. Thanks.

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte, 2 months ago

    Very good old timer Gail.Remember we had such a big one when I was very young but it was a bit more modern, in white email with chrome.

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Gilberte’s comment, 2 months ago

    Therer were many variations of this Gilberte. Thanks.

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda, about 1 month ago

    Great little stove—it’s nice having that little oven between the fireboxes. Be great in an outdoor kitchen even today.
    I see there’s running water in the kitchen, too. What will they think of next? lol

  • GailD

    GailD in reply to Dayonda’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Maybe an electric stove. Gee, that would be novel. Thanks Dayonda.

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