tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post3049323511989830883..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: Visiting the Archibald Smith Plantation, Roswell, GeorgiaVagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-9873415140727715642015-01-07T09:28:23.884-05:002015-01-07T09:28:23.884-05:00I found you and others whose addresses were lost -...I found you and others whose addresses were lost -- seemingly lost in time. When I found you I started reading about the Archibald Smith Plantation. Your written description of where you went and what you got to see is amazing and the details caused me to think that you must carry a kind of steno book and use shorthand to record your thoughts as you pass from place to place on the plantation. Plantations have always intrigued me and I love the old movies about them. That special TV series about the one black boy stolen and brought to this country -- I cannot remember the name of the series -- was an eye opener to me. I am related to President Abraham Lincoln and in my research I learned that my family, from Tennessee, owned slaves and when my relatives died, they were sold and the families were broken up. A sad take to be sure.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907775548207024225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-32911739053421951172014-11-17T09:31:01.253-05:002014-11-17T09:31:01.253-05:00I love the picture of the house best. It’s like a ...I love the picture of the house best. It’s like a scene from Gone With The Wind, as I imagine it.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-81968016543252170102014-11-13T16:09:07.147-05:002014-11-13T16:09:07.147-05:00I love coming with you on your informative visits ...I love coming with you on your informative visits to historic houses, Vagabonde, and this was no exception. Your words and pictures bring the house and its history vividly to life. Totally fascinating.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-56108343418901137752014-11-08T13:17:42.040-05:002014-11-08T13:17:42.040-05:00Vagabonde, please forgive my social faux pas regar...<b>Vagabonde,</b> please forgive my social <i>faux pas</i> regarding your name (I called you Valerie). It was due to my poor eyesight; I apparently can't distinguish a period from a comma any more. While reading through the comments, I thought someone had revealed your named by saying, "Thank you, Valerie." Now I see that commenter Valerie-Jael said, "Great post, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Valerie" -- that is, she had signed <i>her</i> name at the end of her comment. She was not addressing <i>you</i>. Such is life as one ages: periods and commas, when small, look alike.<br /><br />If you like, you may refer to me as Maurice or Pierre for the next couple of months.rhymeswithplaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870439618129001633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-53803083713761858972014-11-05T13:00:44.239-05:002014-11-05T13:00:44.239-05:00It's wonderful that this home has been renovat...It's wonderful that this home has been renovated so we can see what life was like a century and a half ago. EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-75676224092032686352014-11-05T04:34:44.979-05:002014-11-05T04:34:44.979-05:00It's surprising to learn that Mary Smith purch...It's surprising to learn that Mary Smith purchased 39 London street light! What a idea for American Plantation! I think these street light looked nice around the Plantation grounds. The story you "dug" of Appenzell is interesting and unusual, Vagabonde. Love the old photos you posted here!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-68422227213849561972014-11-04T07:45:09.341-05:002014-11-04T07:45:09.341-05:00Another absolutely fascinating post, Valerie. Lik...Another absolutely fascinating post, Valerie. Like the New Yorker who has never visited the Statue of Liberty or the top of the Empire State Building, I have lived in East Cobb and Cherokee Counties since 1975, attended church in Roswell for years, and passed by the historic buildings many times without ever checking them out. Thank you for the wonderful photographs and thorough research that are hallmarks of all of your posts. rhymeswithplaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870439618129001633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-74628403774351319162014-11-03T20:57:49.942-05:002014-11-03T20:57:49.942-05:00These plantations are gorgeous... reminds me a lot...These plantations are gorgeous... reminds me a lot of Gone with the Wind. I adore this collection of old suitcases and trunks, what a treasure!Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-35526837609135073482014-11-03T15:39:19.738-05:002014-11-03T15:39:19.738-05:00Reading about this house was so interesting, your ...Reading about this house was so interesting, your posts are always so informative. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-8457098893035335672014-11-03T10:19:58.435-05:002014-11-03T10:19:58.435-05:00Il semblerait que cette demeure même abandonnée so...Il semblerait que cette demeure même abandonnée soit restée en bon état, et que seul le parc et sa végétation aient cru et prospéré, ayant des airs de château de la Belle au Bois Dormant. L'intérieur est cossu et sobre, c'est charmant mais devait être difficile à entretenir ! Il fallait du "personnel"...<br />;-)<br />Je souris, mais ma grand mère elle même était très gâtée, elle a eu des nurses pour ses enfants et n'a jamais fait une vaisselle de sa vie (selon une de mes tantes). Autrefois, la vie n'était pas forcément heureuse pour tout le monde... Cergiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623905868861239570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-50303810565229901522014-11-03T05:48:45.438-05:002014-11-03T05:48:45.438-05:00un peu de' autant en emporte le vent'...le...un peu de' autant en emporte le vent'...les coffres sont magnifiques!ELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-90722947080272607832014-11-02T06:23:44.628-05:002014-11-02T06:23:44.628-05:00Your collage of the old kitchen (1940?) is fascina...Your collage of the old kitchen (1940?) is fascinating. The arrangement of dishes, utensils, tablecloth, timers, and "food" (I assume artificial) gives such an interesting idea of how it would have been used. On my food blog I always try to show kitchens I've visited.<br /><br />Very nice post.Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-64177977731423190812014-11-01T11:18:38.379-04:002014-11-01T11:18:38.379-04:00Dear Vagabonde, your postings are always so satis...Dear Vagabonde, your postings are always so satisfying. Usually, I take a deep breath when I finish reading one, content that I've learned something new and delighted with all the facts and the research and the beauty of your photographs and the details shared in text and photo. <br /><br />Thank you once again for taking me with you on this adventure to Roswell. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-91080380855060735812014-10-30T09:25:46.527-04:002014-10-30T09:25:46.527-04:00Que de recherches pour ce formidable billet. COmme...Que de recherches pour ce formidable billet. COmme si nous y etions. C'est formidable et decrit si bien la vie de l'epoque. J'eprouve bien sur de l'admiration pour ces proprietaires qui se separent de leurs biens tout en voulant garder les lieux dans leur etat, quitte a en tirer bien moins d'argent. <br />Mamie Cotton devait surement avoir des souvenirs dignes d'etre ecrits. Je me demande si elle a ete interviewee?<br />Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-4187881463417353952014-10-29T21:07:16.099-04:002014-10-29T21:07:16.099-04:00Amazing history and great photos! I love coming to...Amazing history and great photos! I love coming to your blog! Hugs ;o) Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-27467418013050675912014-10-29T14:51:52.616-04:002014-10-29T14:51:52.616-04:00I really enjoyed reading this post and learnd so m...I really enjoyed reading this post and learnd so much history. Stunning photos, thank you for sharing. P xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-1827668664321419002014-10-29T11:07:57.358-04:002014-10-29T11:07:57.358-04:00Vagabonde, This is a nicely preserved and restored...Vagabonde, This is a nicely preserved and restored piece of Americana... Thanks for all the history and background. It's great that so many aritfacts and family items were saved and are part of the exhibit. As usual your photos are terrific! I like the fact that Mamie was allowed to live in the house after Mary died. My now deceased wealthly aunt from the Atlanta area built homes and furnished them for her 2 housekeepers and her secretary. Take care of those who take care of you and yours...a good rule to live by! Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-81632527379267236572014-10-29T10:26:01.404-04:002014-10-29T10:26:01.404-04:00How many things I learn here...How interesting are...How many things I learn here...How interesting are the information you give us and the wonderful photos you take.And I have visited Appenzell two years ago, while we were in Zurich.I also like playing with my camera and computer possibilities so I have much appreciated your sepia colored or watercolored pictures.<br />Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!<br />OlympiaThings and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-66608069751603096142014-10-29T08:38:54.509-04:002014-10-29T08:38:54.509-04:00I love to visit and read about old houses. We all...I love to visit and read about old houses. We all have histories and it is fun to look back at how the generations before us lived.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-84344866818694642412014-10-29T08:31:58.274-04:002014-10-29T08:31:58.274-04:00So much history in that house! I am always amazed ...So much history in that house! I am always amazed at the detail you are able to discover and provide about the places you visit and the pictures you take. Thank you for another wonderful visit to Georgia. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-64152754789477871952014-10-29T02:52:35.946-04:002014-10-29T02:52:35.946-04:00Great post, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Va...Great post, very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-25385549112845067572014-10-29T01:44:53.595-04:002014-10-29T01:44:53.595-04:00Another wonderful, detailed post. Thank you.
I lo...Another wonderful, detailed post. Thank you.<br />I love that Mamie was allowed to remain in the house - which was undoubtedly a home to her.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-18785904249088279902014-10-29T00:08:30.829-04:002014-10-29T00:08:30.829-04:00I loved reading about and seeing this beautiful ho...I loved reading about and seeing this beautiful house. How wonderful that it has been preserved for others to see. The items in the trunk and the list made of them show how precious each possession was to a person back then. How would we list our precious possessions today, I wonder? Thanks, Vagabonde, for this interesting glimpse into the past. Carol Crump Brynerhttp://blog.carolcrumpbryner.comnoreply@blogger.com