Thursday, May 30, 2024

AN OLD FAVORITE


 Revisiting an old photo taken at a place called Frying Pan Park, not too far from us. It seems a long time since we went there, and I only remembered it when I found the photo in my archives. It's fun to walk around. It depicts farming life from the 1920s to the 1950s. It has a working farm, live farm animals, a playground, country store, wagon rides and an antique carousel. There is also a visitor center and family concerts are held throughout the year. You can see several photos from our other visits here. It would be nice to go back sometime this year.








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  1. Looks like an interesting farm,
    generally with visits like this you have fun and learn things!
    Have a nice day Denise!

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    1. Thank you Katerina, I think so and you are correct, it's always a learning experience. You have a nice day also :)

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  2. The link is not working for me. When I click it, it just takes me back here again. But this sounds like a great place! I'll check in again tomorrow to see if it works then. I'll comment again either way.

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    1. I'm glad you found it working Ginny :) We never know! I'm not sure why it kicks right back to the post above, instead of just starting from the second post. I certainly can understand how confusing it can be.

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  3. Frying Pan Park? That's such an unusual name. What fun!

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    1. It is an unusual name I agree :) I wrote about it in my post below:

      https://anenglishgirlrambles2016.blogspot.com/2018/10/frying-pan-park.html

      Thanks Kay :)

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  4. I hope you can go back - and take us with you.

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    1. I have it on my list for this summer Sue. Fingers crossed I don't forget I said I was going to go back ;)

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  5. Wonder where that name came from?

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    1. Hi Margaret, I just wrote a comment to Kay above with a link if you'd like to take a look. I was happy to find I had researched it in one of my posts :)

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  6. A country charm oozing through

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    1. That's a great description Roentare, thank you :)

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  7. A step back to the past can be very refreshing.

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  8. Sounds like a fun place to visit.

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    1. Thanks Ann, I always enjoyed it when we were there. It's fun to see the farm animals :)

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  9. Love the photo, cute goat. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Thank you Eileen, I was glad I got the goat in frame. Looking forward to your critter meme tomorrow. I'll be over :)

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  10. I worked on a farm on weekends and during holidays when I was a boy and it’s amazing how the passage of time confers nostalgia on what was very hard work.

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    1. Very hard work indeed David. It's great that you had that experience. Our son's grandfather took him and one of his cousins to the family homestead when they were young. They both have very special memories from those days :)

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  11. sweet little goat, love the big tractor. I have held a few baby goats and they weight next to nothing

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    1. Now that would have been lovely. I have held a couple of lambs in my time but many, many years ago :)

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  12. I love "the old ways" kind of living...nostalgic.
    hugs
    Donna

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  13. To me, there is not much better than the old, down to earth farm life. Hard, yet rewarding work.

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  14. That would be pretty cool to see IRL. Love the photo with the tractor and goat.

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  15. Got it! I am replying to your e-mail.

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    1. Great, so glad and I got your e-mail, thanks Ginny! :)

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  16. Both of our uncles were farmers...this photo brought back lots of memories.
    Happy Thursday
    Cecilia

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    1. That's wonderful Cecilia and so glad these brought back such good memories :) Happy Thursday to you also.

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  17. I wonder how it got its name?

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    1. Hi Jeanie, I don't think anyone knows for sure but if you look here I do give an explanation :)

      https://anenglishgirlrambles2016.blogspot.com/2018/10/frying-pan-park.html

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  18. That is a place I would like to visit.

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  19. That is a cool photo. I appreciate the farmers in every state. They work so hard and provide a wonderful harvest for the people. I especially enjoy hearing about the farmers back in the 1800's, my favorite era.

    ~Sheri

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    1. Totally agree Sheri, we owe them so much that we will never be able to thank enough for all that hard work they do. Glad you enjoyed :)

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  20. It sounds like a lovely place to visit.

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    1. It is and my favorite garden center :) thanks Beverley.

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