tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post9054709372894872047..comments2024-01-11T10:08:36.567-05:00Comments on Of Verse, Poesy & Odes : IGWRT's Kerry's Wednesday Challenge - On the Road "Harnessed Speed"Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-7383569188140233832012-05-04T21:51:18.317-04:002012-05-04T21:51:18.317-04:00I loved this poem and the photograph. Those early...I loved this poem and the photograph. Those early automobile days so exciting. Lucky was the family that could afford one!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-21015795464984276772012-05-04T21:10:02.358-04:002012-05-04T21:10:02.358-04:00At the fair in my hometown every summer, they woul...At the fair in my hometown every summer, they would hold sulkey races, so interesting to watch. After watching them speed around the track for years, I just can't imagine traveling at such a slow pace. I guess back then the men just did not understand that girls can have a need for speed too. Very nicely done, Margaret!Mary B. Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135589216216151585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-10840691244269443382012-05-04T13:52:04.371-04:002012-05-04T13:52:04.371-04:00Ohhhhhh. Two years ago I saw a sulky racing here ...Ohhhhhh. Two years ago I saw a sulky racing here in the Netherlands, Margaret. I will never forget it: http://www.ginniehart.blogspot.com/search/label/sulkyGinnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-81849895841388697822012-05-04T08:34:57.087-04:002012-05-04T08:34:57.087-04:00I love the race street ! of course there has alway...I love the race street ! of course there has always been that sense in certain towns -that one of the side streets is the most happening place<br />you can just feel it( and if you get to hang around you know it!)<br />Wind in your hair is great! however<br />those racing carts are not very comfy- thanks for a great post!izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379007428464069723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-32522895090398765962012-05-03T23:20:48.212-04:002012-05-03T23:20:48.212-04:00Wonderful images and words..love the history. Grea...Wonderful images and words..love the history. Great stuf!!Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-21911952784738790782012-05-03T22:43:12.502-04:002012-05-03T22:43:12.502-04:00Fireblossom - bloomers :) One thing I thought was...Fireblossom - bloomers :) One thing I thought was funny ... the photos of the racetracks, the stands, the racetrack grounds... not ONE female. CrAzY times.<br /><br />Thanks Rosemarymint - I corrected it.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-83165164965413872402012-05-03T22:35:14.047-04:002012-05-03T22:35:14.047-04:00I like this very much, particularly the ending.
(...I like this very much, particularly the ending.<br /><br />(You misspelled "road" in the title, FYI.)<br /><br />rosemarymint.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-18827321960744848422012-05-03T20:49:21.184-04:002012-05-03T20:49:21.184-04:00I enjoy looking at your old photographs ~ Thanks ...I enjoy looking at your old photographs ~ Thanks for sharing a bit of your history ~Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330793338813508704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-79116745144214572282012-05-03T20:23:21.006-04:002012-05-03T20:23:21.006-04:00What a great slice of history! The photos were a r...What a great slice of history! The photos were a real treat too!Lolamousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508347229501155001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-2155028642837990722012-05-03T20:09:43.302-04:002012-05-03T20:09:43.302-04:00I've always wondered what it would feel like t...I've always wondered what it would feel like to ride in a sulky. But, you know, I'm much too proper to be seen doing so, and besides, I'd have to wear bloomers, and they're a scandal!Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-28092463765458739372012-05-03T19:50:22.932-04:002012-05-03T19:50:22.932-04:00I'm watching WRosieQ now. I wish she'd hur...I'm watching WRosieQ now. I wish she'd hurry up and have the baby. Can't wait to see it and, I bet now I'll miss its arrival...lol<br />The Freisian mom and baby were outside when I checked earlier.Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-82823173988358219342012-05-03T19:44:24.457-04:002012-05-03T19:44:24.457-04:00Love your bringing history into it, putting us in ...Love your bringing history into it, putting us in the character's seat. Well done. :)De Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798544585779003567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-81665633016052179902012-05-03T17:54:18.795-04:002012-05-03T17:54:18.795-04:00This really put me right into the moment of these ...This really put me right into the moment of these times. Very enjoyable, thank you!!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-52220502156234055022012-05-03T17:53:24.813-04:002012-05-03T17:53:24.813-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-50425249724000475622012-05-03T17:31:32.103-04:002012-05-03T17:31:32.103-04:00Loved it, and the pics are priceless treasures of ...Loved it, and the pics are priceless treasures of your family history.<br />Yes, I'm still watching the horses. Haven't been today but was there yesterday. Rosie still hadn't had hers when I looked. Watching the baby and his mom is lovely. Always makes me smile.Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3074509503476824621.post-4879823045613987052012-05-03T15:45:27.958-04:002012-05-03T15:45:27.958-04:00This is a superb slice of history - the form creat...This is a superb slice of history - the form created pace to match the horse's speed. I love the personal touch this story has - so meaningful and nostalgic.Kerry O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720862912375945249noreply@blogger.com