tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post8613875011041402651..comments2009-01-18T10:28:47.609-05:00Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862082515784146373ckoehmstedt@gmail.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-18279945850396486922009-01-18T10:28:47.609-05:002009-01-18T10:28:47.609-05:00When I first saw the photo of your desk, I wondered how it was quirky. Your story makes it quirky and I LOVE it! The fork scratches are the best. <BR/><BR/>Sorry it took so long for me to make it over here, but I am glad I made it. I loved reading your other posts as well.Juliehttp://anotherchanceranch.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-54128003928482612892009-01-13T06:52:24.699-05:002009-01-13T06:52:24.699-05:00I like your desk, and the story that goes with it! And I hear you, about not being a pack rat. My mom and I are both the same way. I (affectionately) refer to it as the "slash-and-burn" method of housekeeping: if you haven't used/worn/read it in the last 6 months, it's outta here! But there are some things that just belong, year in and year out. Great story!m (the misanthrope)http://misformisanthrope.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-14236326470800370072009-01-13T01:56:31.565-05:002009-01-13T01:56:31.565-05:00Why should you get rid of it, it looks nice, is comfortable and full of souvenirs !Gattinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-42733272286302728272009-01-12T23:37:26.338-05:002009-01-12T23:37:26.338-05:00Nothing suits like a big old sturdy table as a command/work center. You have one that fits the bill--with precious memories as well. We all spend so much time at our computers it's just good to have everything all together. I can envision this table with bench seating as well--perfect.Fayehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-66652245706316310682009-01-12T20:25:57.899-05:002009-01-12T20:25:57.899-05:00Actually, the massive table seems rather nice. My husband and I have a desk that belonged to my MIL. Fortunately, his sister told us not to refinish the desk because that would ruin the value. The scratches on your remind me of toothmarks on our window sill. The marks are from our son when he was a baby.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588693337401747260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-41589807584328886142009-01-12T20:03:32.634-05:002009-01-12T20:03:32.634-05:00Great table/desk and I can absolutely see why you keep it. :) All those memories. :)lisaschaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-45806964058844567302009-01-12T19:44:39.651-05:002009-01-12T19:44:39.651-05:00What a great question--I'm trying to think of a suitable answer.<BR/><BR/>Maybe some of my great grandmother's costume jewelry--not too fashionable but sentimentally valuable.Scribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-63945662032630023082009-01-12T17:09:57.580-05:002009-01-12T17:09:57.580-05:00First off, I had no idea Jan was your mother. Secondly, I didn't realise how short you are (unless of course that's not you at the computer).WThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-82763394142040840092009-01-12T17:05:58.017-05:002009-01-12T17:05:58.017-05:00Well hello there Jan's daughter! Your mum is very sweet! As for your garage sales sweetie, you have just met someone else with the same opinion. I am forever giving stuff away and I don't even bother with the sales anymore much to the chagrin of everyone else around here who think a little pocket money might not go astray! I just can't resist the look of a kids face begging their mama for one barbie and the mama looking sad, Oh here take the whole box, its on the house! Now I just give it to friends and goodwill! Its so much easier!karismahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529919522651147308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-15422133620764330992009-01-12T16:53:53.752-05:002009-01-12T16:53:53.752-05:00I love that it has those scratches and marks. Imagine how much more important those will be in a few years.hulagirlathearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15818235856941945733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-4891636054538119282009-01-12T14:31:03.540-05:002009-01-12T14:31:03.540-05:00that's lots OF great memories, sorry for the typo!Jientjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-64126506544741721152009-01-12T14:29:57.758-05:002009-01-12T14:29:57.758-05:00Lots and lots off great memories in that piece of furniture!! I love how even your Mom didn't know you still had it!Jientjehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-43639081153917484382009-01-12T13:29:11.523-05:002009-01-12T13:29:11.523-05:00I have my first table, legs removed, in my garage. The legs didn't survive the move so well, but I still have the table top! No plans to get rid of it either.<BR/><BR/>Actually, you just gave me a great idea! Thanks!Sayrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16350593991157139017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-92221034394594383152009-01-12T11:20:30.404-05:002009-01-12T11:20:30.404-05:00I love it! I have an antique kitchen table that I got from an antique store many years ago that I can't part with. I used it as a desk too! Now I have a new desk/hutch, but I still have that dang table!{i}Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01477043126617862702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-4174978016776272852009-01-12T09:51:43.018-05:002009-01-12T09:51:43.018-05:00Initially it doesn't seem too quirky, but you're right, it is. I didn't know you still had it! I think we gave it to you when you moved to Corona, but who knows.Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13716690020687995783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36646527.post-55584959462136694902009-01-12T08:21:19.706-05:002009-01-12T08:21:19.706-05:00Thats a great story and a perfect desk. I hear you on the scratch marks and magic marker, I have a table like that. Everytime you look at it, you think of the memories it stores.Janishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01511769102935583608noreply@blogger.com