tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post7483747653742602793..comments2024-01-20T07:51:10.622-07:00Comments on French Laundry: What Would You Take?FRENCH LAUNDRYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05381484084143803247noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-47857754648079683892011-10-27T04:08:27.189-06:002011-10-27T04:08:27.189-06:00Hmmm... Great idea for a post. I wouldn't tak...Hmmm... Great idea for a post. I wouldn't take much at all. Mostly photos of family and the animals, if they could be corraled. I do this exercise with my students too, have them journal about ten things they would take in a back pack, and two large items they could carry in each hand. You never know when the govt will tap on your door in the middle of the night to evacute for a nuclear distaster, or whatever else could happen. You would be shocked at how many kids would pack a DS before taking one memory from their home. andrea@townandprairieandrea@townandprairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-44632099961475633962011-10-23T17:08:41.131-06:002011-10-23T17:08:41.131-06:00Hi Judy~
We were in this position a decade ago wi...Hi Judy~<br /><br />We were in this position a decade ago with the Laguna fires; after my dogs, paintings, silver and family photos, and a library of flash drives, I couldn't even think what else! I too love my stuff and it's hard to even prioritize it. So glad your Brother is safe...<br /><br />I am glad too you that stopped by Rachel's giveaway and I thank you for being a follower. I am sorry I am sorta lame and really busy and don't make time to keep up with everyone! Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend~French Basketeer.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218207930318468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-32106305457177785982011-10-22T18:43:51.862-06:002011-10-22T18:43:51.862-06:00Yikes! That is a difficult thing to imagine. But, ...Yikes! That is a difficult thing to imagine. But, I think I would probably just run straight out the door with my kids and husband. I have way too much "stuff" to even try to pick out the most favorite things. Your post is a good one. Really made me think about what is truly important in my life.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856939652037233355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-5439293333426192772011-10-19T17:11:16.637-06:002011-10-19T17:11:16.637-06:00Judy, I have thought about this because of having ...Judy, I have thought about this because of having lived in So California, and not the earthquake possibility, but the wildfires, many more occurring since I have moved back to the Midwest.<br /><br />I would just be so relieved to have family safe and am so glad that yours is!<br /><br />Oh I have a Designer Pillows Giveaway if you would like to join! ( a great resource as well)<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-61336549020568946502011-10-19T10:35:02.303-06:002011-10-19T10:35:02.303-06:00This is a hard question Judy, but I say I would gr...This is a hard question Judy, but I say I would grab my son first, then all my important paperwork which is put all together in one place just in case. We had a fire in July up in the mountain and very close to our house and I was very scared, fortunately it didn't grow too much and no body had to evacuate. My son was thinking about his legos, he has tons of them and was wondering how he was going to get all of them out of the house, he was funny. My books is something that I would love to take with me, but there are so many, I don't think I could grab them all.<br />XXX IdoIdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013522839773098400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-84845525076468739292011-10-19T07:40:16.812-06:002011-10-19T07:40:16.812-06:00Difficult question that I've given some though...Difficult question that I've given some thought to, but like you it comes down to keeping family safe. I had friends who had to evacuate because of the Bastrop fires. Fortunately their property was not lost and have now returned home. It's been a sad summer here for many. Thanks for this thought provoking post. Glad your brother and his wife could return to their home.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-83524501020367653092011-10-18T20:12:26.431-06:002011-10-18T20:12:26.431-06:00Judy, I have been in the situation of packing my c...Judy, I have been in the situation of packing my car and not knowing if our home would be still be standing when we returned. A Cat 5 hurricane was headed straight for the small island we lived on so I packed my childrens baby books, our wedding and family pictures, silver, jewelry, clothes and two aubusson pillows. We did get a direct hit from Hurricane Ivan but our house was still standing even though much damaged. I am so glad your brother and SIL are safe and had no damage. <br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-85388525416423984382011-10-18T19:28:57.009-06:002011-10-18T19:28:57.009-06:00After family members, I'd try to grab my weddi...After family members, I'd try to grab my wedding album everything else can easily be replaced...Keep saying I need to scan and save old photos on an online place like Snapfish - just in case - Glad your brother and family are ok.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623147596038539147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-19819197020198163212011-10-18T14:14:19.396-06:002011-10-18T14:14:19.396-06:00I hate to even think about it Judy. I know I do ha...I hate to even think about it Judy. I know I do have to get things in order enough that I would remember to take some of the things I would like to pass down to my children that I made and painted over the years, but other than that, I know I could leave the rest behind if need me. It saddens me though that so many people have to make this choice more often than I would like to think about. The baby clothes I've kept over the years (about two outfits per child, and I have six) would have to come with me, because whenever I see them it takes me right back to being a young mommy holding my teeny little baby in my arms. <br />I am so happy to hear that everything was okay with your brother's home. The fires were awful in Texas and I was so worried for the people near them. <br />hugs from here...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-61786367451400831882011-10-18T14:08:02.165-06:002011-10-18T14:08:02.165-06:00I have had this conversation with friends and fami...I have had this conversation with friends and family many times. It is usually agreed that old photos would be the first thing to grab. (irreplaceable) I have begun to scan all of my old family photos and store them online and on CDs, but I'd still grab the old ones. Perhaps other things would be my mother's lace christening cap, my daughter's christening gown, heirloom jewelry, and maybe my wedding gown. I'm curious to see what others will choose.Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608220774640074166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-619684310092832634.post-42403811828349722792011-10-18T14:04:16.498-06:002011-10-18T14:04:16.498-06:00Too horrifying to even think about. I'd need a...Too horrifying to even think about. I'd need a semi also. But most of all, besides the cat, it would be my grandparents things. We don't have to worry about forest or grass fires or flooding here but we get the wonderful tornadoes and straight line winds....leaves a person with maybe a couple of seconds to grab anything. I can't wait to move out of here! Glad your brother's house was safe.<br />FayeFaye https://www.blogger.com/profile/14684673026389717730noreply@blogger.com