Jane at Levant: My Weekend

Tuesday 12 October 2010

My Weekend

My weekend - a family affair - unplanned. Panic stations - eldest grandson who is 9 and autistic has to complete a Victorian project by next weekend.
Manic family search for an item from this era ended when my aged father coming up trumps - see pic - said item now hanging in B's garage (click on pic for a detailed view - a little bit like one of those pictures in a Ispy book - do you not think -how many things can you see beginning with 'B' I can count 7 - 1930's bike in the background - hopefully to be restored in readiness for the Steam Rally next year.
Victorian Memorabilia in the foreground of the pic - internet search gave us information - it is called a Steelyard measure - it previously belonged to our grandsons' great great great grandfather - taking us back to the 1800's - it was probably used to weigh potatoes - sacks of corn etc.
Health and Safety restrictions will apply I am sure when this arrives at school!!

How was your weekend?

2 comments:

Molly12 October 2010 at 11:12
MiC said you look hellishly organized like himself! He was eyeing up the Raleigh bike with the Sturmery Archer dynamo front wheel - 'running at about 95 quid these days' he said! See you soon!
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jane14 October 2010 at 06:42
Hi Molly - glad to hear the MIC is up and running at his old speed again - take care you both
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