Image sourceComing from country Victoria, as I do, I grew up seeing heaps of these sort of buildings in the paddocks. They always intrigued me, ever since I was a little kidlet. Who lived there? I'd try and imagine the house in it's heyday, when it was full of people and life.
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Can you imagine the family sitting around the fireplace at night? I can.
Image sourceA couple of Christmases back, I remember seeing this one and taking a photo... accidentally coming across this pic on Flickr today reminded me:
Here's my pic, taken Boxing Day 2007 (from the car):
Still there, still beautiful. Well I think so.
Hey Steph!
ReplyDeleteI just read your comment on my blog re MP Brown Owls... my email address is hello@loopiforyou.com.
Have a few keen people so far!
Kerri-Ann
Hi Kerri-Ann, I've emailed you. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI always, always think the same thoughts when I drive past run down, crumbling buildings.
ReplyDeleteAt one time, somebody loved it and lived in it. I also want to know what happened. Where did the people go.
I have always wanted a crumbling shack to restore and put love back into. So much nicer than brand spanking new.
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The last two pics are they from the Smeaton aarea? They look familiar... Great photos, its a shame some of the Old Grand houses haven't lasted the years and are crumbling...
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