Some Personal Photos To Share.

[debris4spike]

When I asked you all for ideas about what I should take photographs of a couple of you asked for some pictures that are more about "me" than the camera" ...  enigmaticblues   and kudagirl   to be specific.

So, under the cut are a few things about me ... and the proof that "The Stork Brought Me" ... none of these weird stories about mummies and daddies having a cuddle, please!!


Yes, here is the model of the stork as I arrived back in '61.  My parents were able to get the model in time to have it placed on the cake that they had at my Thanksgiving Service.



We have had poor weather this year, but were able to get a few roses.  This one is actaully in my garden - and was from a riding friend of mine, Sue, when my Jaykub died.  She told me at the time, he was my golden boy.



This is in Mum and Dads garden - and is a scented rose.  But, it was dug out of my Grandmothers garden as a gift to Mum and Dad when they married ... in 1952 .... so has now lived in Northamptonshire, Essex, Flintshire, essex, Cornwall and now Devon!



This is my front door!
But - it is also where I sit for some time every morning - in a snuggly dressing gown, with my back against the radiator, while I read my Bible and pray.  In fact that is the Bible I am reading this year on the side of the bookcase (which, by the way Dad made for me when I was 11)



My typical house - ornaments everywhere, as is shown on part of another bookcase.  This also shows (lying on its side) dad's book; but also a picture of Jaykub, a gift form a friend, a souveneir of a holiday ... the list goes on!



My favourite sweets - Toffee Bon-Bons!  There are always some on my coffee table - don't tell my dentist!



Charlie - the only man who shares my bedroom - and has since I started college in 1979 - yes, he is on my bedside table!



Part of my giraffe collection - this is half way up my staires.  I have always loved them and Mum and Dad bought me this table a few years ago.  The picture on the top is of our family at my youngest brothers wedding in 1990.




So, now you know a bit more about me!!
 

Hope you enjoyed some more of the madness that is debris4spike   If you ever want to see something specific, you only have to ask, btw.

Comments

[lupina78.livejournal.com]

Hi Deborah!

The stork is unbelievably sweet! I wish I had that too on my cake...lol

And you made the right decision...Charly is the best companion you can have...all quiet and constantly smiling...ggg

Bookshelves are very important...a home without books isn´t cosy at all....

All in all...I love your home!!

Thanks for sharing!

[debris4spike]

Yes, Charlie is very quiet, always happy - and doesn't eat much!

Yes, books - both reference and stories - just so great to have around. My youngest brother is very "minimal" - no books, no ornaments ... no nothing ... and no personality.

Glad you enjoyed a corner of my world.

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Hee! You keep a skull in your room, what a neat decoration.

[debris4spike]

Charlie is great - and when Mum and Dad have occ had to snag my room for a guest, they do ask if he can move out!!

[ezagaaikwe.livejournal.com]

Lovely roses! Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I noticed the heating element by your door. When I was in UK in '78, I though that no houses had central heating!

[debris4spike]

Thanks.

Most houses have radiators around now - although older houses it is hard to get ones that fit in with the building ... and some houses (eg those made of cob or whattle and daub) can't have the heating as the walls have to actually stay slightly damp to maintain them ... so maybe that was the type of property you stayed in. The Cotswol cottages are stone - and again all but impossible to add heating systems to.

But, I am OK - although with the price of oil it won't be on too much!

[ezagaaikwe.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have heat. In Scotland, they sent me to my room with a hot water bottle. I'd have preferred a cat.

[debris4spike]

The Scots tend to call us Sassanachs (?sp) the "Southern Softies". Yes, we do like our heating ... I think a lot of the Scots believe in internal heating ... Scotch!!

A cat sounds a great idea instead, though!

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

Lovely pictures ! The roses are beautiful but I also really liked seeing little things from your home. :)

[debris4spike]

Thank you - thought you would like the roses, as you have posted some beautiful flowers in the past.

Love the logo on the icon, btw

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

That little stork is so sweet. How nice to have something from so far back into your life. Charlie is the perfect guy. He listens and never talks back. He is always waiting for you to be with him. It's lovely that you have the bookcase your dad made for you as well. Such good memories. Love to see how people live in other parts of the world. I didn't realize how different homes where over the world till I moved from Texas to Germany to live. Huge difference. I do not take hot running water for granted anymore. Love the photos which show us more about your everyday life.

[debris4spike]

Yes Charlie is great ... Thanks!

In my lounge I also have the bookcase that my Dad made for me while Mum was pregnant ... you know before the stork arrived!

It is great to see our friends lives - btw hope all went well at the doctors (*hugs*)

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

Had lab work today and on Monday going to have a procedure. Less said the better. Not looking forward to it. Have to have ride because of drugs I will end up taking. So if I get happy pills maybe it won't be too bad. Cross you fingers for me. Sucks to get old and fall apart.

[debris4spike]

Love, hugs, prayers ... and fingers crossed!

Saw a friend for coffee this morning - she is waiting for an op date - for her 6 month old girl ... that is scary.

[winsomeone.livejournal.com]

I noticed the slot in your front door- does your post get put through it? I've always wanted one like that- so I could skip going out in the rain to the mailbox each day.

I knew you liked giraffes- that table is adorable.

I love the roses, especially the sentiment behind those.

The skull will never snore. Trust me,t hat's a really good thing.

What types of books do you like the most?

[debris4spike]

Yes, our postmen deliver to the door - it is great. When we visited friends in Colorado, their mail box was about 1/2 a mile down the road, so I know what you are talking about - and nice to be reminded how lucky we are in England.

Yes, giraffes - I have them in all sizes, and lots of varying material ... Maybe I should get them "catalogued" at some point!

Haven't yet heard Charlie snore - but I am quite a deep sleeper ... so who knows!!

Books - Bible and Bible note books, hymn books etc
Love history - especially British Royal stuff and the 2 World Wars - so fact and poetry.
I like a selection of stuff - from Jane Eyre, Anne of Green Gables, Gone With The Wind, The Sharpe series ... etc Although I am in a Spuffy phase at present - so a lot of fan-fic!

[tamakin.livejournal.com]

Nawwww this is a lovely idea hun, thanks ever so for sharing :D *hugs*
And zomg id NEVER be able to just leave the bonbons there lol! Theyd be gone in like ten minutes!

[debris4spike]

Well, the bon-bons do "evaporate" ... but I know a shop where they are only sitting in jars - I do like to give them a change of scene!!

Glad you enjoyed the pics.

[jerusha]

I love the pictures! The stork was especially cute.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - the stork is great - he is in a cabinaet in my room at Mum and Dads house.

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Nips round to borrow some books and say "Hi" to Charlie

[debris4spike]

Charlie would love to make new friends! You can visit whenever you want.

[cryssiemarsters.livejournal.com]

aw the stork and giraffe are so cute!!
Roses!! :P My fave flower!!! beautiful!
You share your room with a skull???? :O *scared*
xxxx

[debris4spike]

Yes, in the past when Mum and Dad have snagged my room for guests I have had to take Charlie with me!!

Yes, I love roses as well ... and collect giraffes.

It was just fun looking at bits of my life.

[cryssiemarsters.livejournal.com]

LOL but how did you get him into your home? a skull isn't a usual decoration :D and who did name him?

I collect mice :)

[debris4spike]

I bought half a skeleton when I was at college in 1979. The skull has always stayed by my bed, some of the other bones, such as the foot and the hand are in my treatment room, so that I can clearly explain what a patients problem is ... I do always start by saying they are human.

Mum named him Charlie ... we both worked at a shop at the time with a "Charles" ... In England we have a phrase that someone who is a bit of a twit is called "a right Charlie" ... and as we met Charles, who was weird, at the same time as I purchased the skeleton the link was made ... and stuck!!

Giraffes is something I have had since I was 2 ... and get something from somebody every Christmas and Birthday - so I have quite a few!!

[cordykitten]

Clever solution selection of you. Not you and yet just you in other pics.
Enjoyed. :)
*edit and glares at spell check*

[debris4spike]

Thanks - I enjoyed looking at "me" and deciding what to share!

As to spelling - you are one of my friends that I am in awe of ... I only speak Engish - and I even get muddled with that!!

[cordykitten]

I'm not so good speaking English, only reading and writing. Reading English fanfics will help with that ;)
I just have no training speaking it. Should do that. Watching more English TV to get used to the sound? My French is sadly non existing any longer. :)

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing those. That's an adorable swan and the roses are just beautiful.

Toffee Bon-Bons...hm I've never had those before but your picture makes me want to go and find some!

Do you have another pic of Jaykub?

[debris4spike]

I think you may have seen the pics of Jaykub I have posted - but if not they are - http://debris4spike.livejournal.com/192414.html and http://debris4spike.livejournal.com/95930.html

I adore toffee bon-bons just so yummy! Do look out for them!

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I remember those now. Jaykub was beautiful.

[debris4spike]

He was a real stunner - and we had a lovely relationship - I didn't mind looking at the pics again, myself!

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Did he have little quirks like DJ who doesn't like that oily patch? Did he like rolling in the mud too?

[debris4spike]

Jaykub was his field's boss - and looked afetr everyone - had to be first in and first out.

When he was on a ride, before I bought him, he had to be in front - a real leader ... very fast as well! But very willing to learn - it took him about 1 day of being at the back to know what was expected of him - I would yell at other horses and he knew to ignore me ... but would listen as soon as I said his name.

He was a pain in lessons, as he knew a lot of English - his and my names and nicknames ... he knew stand, walk, trot etc ... and would watch to see what the horse in front had been asked to do - and then do it.

He never had a favourite spooky place and only rolled once in a while. he was a a sweet-itch sufferer, which caused him some problems - but was great at allowing himself to be treated.

He wore out shoes at a frightening rate - 3 weeks ... DJ's are average at 10 - 11.

So, he had a lot of differences to DJ ... as well as being my first love!!

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Aw he sounds wonderful. I can see why he was your first love.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - I am also lucky enough to know that he loved me. When he died it was what everyone kept reminding me ... hard at the time, but great to look back on.

[oldgreymare.livejournal.com]

Again thank you for sharing.
The stork is so cute as is your giraffe collection.
And what a perfect house guest Charlie makes, quiet, always smiling and doesn't eat you out of house and home :)

Plus those flowers are just devine, your parents must have the green touch!

[debris4spike]

Just love giraffes and have since I was about 2 ... and my stork is just so lovely - and precious to me.

Yes, Charlie is certainly cheap to keep ... and I always know where he is!

Mum is very green-fingered, although if you tell her that she will deny it!