Another of Johnny’s old treasures that he passed on to me… Written in my mother-in-law’s hand… “Grandma Arnold’s butter mold” How many times did she use this wooden mold, I wonder? Also in the collection… a butter paddle for working the last of the buttermilk out of the butter. I need to get some fresh…
Category: Throwback Thursday
#TBT : Marmalade
Among the items Johnny gave me was this. This one pound marmalade jar could be dated anywhere between 1880-1920. As far as I could tell in an hour of research, was that these were very common, and often saved to be reused after the marmalade was long gone! Johnny’s story was that one time, as…
#TBT: Repost : A Good Day
I was scrolling through some old posts of mine… this one is from November 30, 2009! I enjoyed it, thought you might as well… The crisp morning crept slowly out of the darkness. Sparkling glitter cast by Jack Frost caught the tepid rays of the early morning sun except for the creekbottom. It would be…
#TBT : Hidden
I don’t know if I’ve told this story before or not… after blogging for ten years, you forget things! But since it’s on my side of the family… I doubt that I did. This is a photo of my grandfather, Charles Littlejohn Burton, and my father, Charles Leslie Burton (age three?). My grandfather died nine…
#TBT: Six Years
A little “newer” #tbt than usual… This little guy appeared six (!) years ago… And he’s added a great deal of laughter, an incredible smile, and a good heart to all our lives. Happy birthday, Jaxon! (November 9)
#TBT: Kid Crew
An example that kids have always worked on the ranch… I do believe this pic is probably mid 1960’s, since I think I can spot Vernon and his sister… any relative want to confirm????
#TBT: Kennedy
Maybe the title is a bit misleading… Everyone expects President Kennedy when I say that… but for this Throwback Thursday, I’m talking about Kennedy Underwood, my great-grandfather. I barely know anything about him… Born in Indian Territory (Oklahoma), about 1860, he died in 1915. This photo is a copy of a copy of a copy……
#TBT : 1962 Meat Supply
When I said I grew up on wild game… I wasn’t kidding. This is my dad skinning his deer in the back yard… strung up on mom’s clothesline pole! My older sister and brother are there… and that little blondie with the squished up face is me! For some weird juvenile period in my life,…
#TBT : The Hunt
If you’re not a fan of hunting… leave quickly. I know many of you just love the old ranch photos I post for #tbt. I do too. I also sometimes feel that the Greet side of my family gets all the attention! Well, I’m a Burton! While not raised on a ranch, my family was…
#TBT : Romantic Ride Along
This couple are having a romantic ride along. Can anyone guess what piece of equipment they’re using? Taken in the field between Daniel and Johnny’s houses.
#TBT: Breaking a Bronc
The comment is “breaking bronc. Fred driving, Dad (Frank) with switch to keep bronc from lagging” Details in the photo: The Barn is there, along with the original Joe Henry cabin. The white clapboard house addition has not been built onto the cabin yet and Johnny’s house is not built either.
#TBT : Comparison
After the work is done, payment comes in a good lunch! Not much has changed…