tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post8913575938097646175..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Guest post by Gueh Yanting, ClaudineBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-33738579256258606072014-06-18T09:05:55.624+01:002014-06-18T09:05:55.624+01:00Not easily Donna, it was hard enough living with m...Not easily Donna, it was hard enough living with my sister and brother! :0)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-49073744273551762762014-06-18T09:04:38.491+01:002014-06-18T09:04:38.491+01:00:0) :0) Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-59151356237670202202014-06-17T10:36:02.213+01:002014-06-17T10:36:02.213+01:00Wow! I felt like I'd travelled thousands of mi...Wow! I felt like I'd travelled thousands of miles and right back in time reading that post. Although it was before you were born, you've captured the sights, sounds, tastes and smells (! yuk) of that time so well.S.P.Mosshttp://www.burmeon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-20608651911234154422014-05-11T20:30:49.901+01:002014-05-11T20:30:49.901+01:00I thoroughly loved reading this post. So many inte...I thoroughly loved reading this post. So many interesting stories. Can you imagine 20 people living in one house?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67660612772537721002014-04-24T03:59:44.774+01:002014-04-24T03:59:44.774+01:00Thank you, Shashi. :)Thank you, Shashi. :)Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-67047231179307494222014-04-24T03:59:16.452+01:002014-04-24T03:59:16.452+01:00Thanks for the kind words, Eve!Thanks for the kind words, Eve!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-32002305194018333672014-04-23T14:07:51.904+01:002014-04-23T14:07:51.904+01:00Thanks Shashi, glad you enjoyed it.Thanks Shashi, glad you enjoyed it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-4889541606134252792014-04-23T14:07:30.575+01:002014-04-23T14:07:30.575+01:00Thanks Eve but it was all down to Claudine :-)Thanks Eve but it was all down to Claudine :-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-21543291482150507612014-04-22T22:34:00.083+01:002014-04-22T22:34:00.083+01:00What a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing,enjoyed ...What a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing,enjoyed reading it and reminded me of a little bit of indiaShashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-26972839907196622502014-04-22T16:59:40.204+01:002014-04-22T16:59:40.204+01:00What fascinating stories this writer must tell! Gr...What fascinating stories this writer must tell! Great post Barbara!! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-66325368898146830252014-04-22T09:56:17.650+01:002014-04-22T09:56:17.650+01:00Thanks, Jess. Relieved that you guys didn't fi...Thanks, Jess. Relieved that you guys didn't find it that gross!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-15250736714710739332014-04-22T09:55:34.097+01:002014-04-22T09:55:34.097+01:00You're most welcome, Kelly. I've loved eve...You're most welcome, Kelly. I've loved every minute here. :) You're right, our parents really had it tough.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-81694798425720009032014-04-22T01:09:11.479+01:002014-04-22T01:09:11.479+01:00What a fabulous post, Claudine! I loved reading ab...What a fabulous post, Claudine! I loved reading about your family. What an amazing time! :) ~ Jess<br /><br />Interesting mushroom story!!!DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-88581794705851125832014-04-21T20:46:10.426+01:002014-04-21T20:46:10.426+01:00I enjoyed the family history post. Our fathers rea...I enjoyed the family history post. Our fathers really had it hard back then. Thanks for sharing your story!Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-585297045078270602014-04-20T13:31:35.158+01:002014-04-20T13:31:35.158+01:00Dear Anita, visiting you is always a pleasure. I h...Dear Anita, visiting you is always a pleasure. I have to admit to eating an egg or two, but that is just between you and me! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter. With love Barbara.xxxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-31655827297352144722014-04-19T17:31:29.847+01:002014-04-19T17:31:29.847+01:00Good afternoon my beloved friend in England! Thank...Good afternoon my beloved friend in England! Thank you for coming to visit my post. May the joys of Easter and all that you hope for be blessed with family and laughter and some CHOCOLATE! Hahahahahahahah<br /><br />Much love, and thank you for coming. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-52158685254856327302014-04-19T17:30:43.228+01:002014-04-19T17:30:43.228+01:00Thanks for calling in KImberly, glad you enjoyed t...Thanks for calling in KImberly, glad you enjoyed the post. BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-68458123639771398332014-04-19T03:43:58.396+01:002014-04-19T03:43:58.396+01:00Love, respect, admiration, being intimidated, doub...Love, respect, admiration, being intimidated, doubts, a whole bunch of it all. My parents do have some influence on my writing, especially when they talk about the old days. I'm happy to share these with you, Gina!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39313671669088368702014-04-19T03:36:26.125+01:002014-04-19T03:36:26.125+01:00My father said about four or five of them lived in...My father said about four or five of them lived in a room, and when they ran out of them, they built 'wings' to the sides of the house. I imagine it must have been much more squeezy for you. All that stories you must have, too, Sherry!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-62283185127579288752014-04-19T03:30:55.565+01:002014-04-19T03:30:55.565+01:00Lovely to hear from you, too, Tracy. Hope you had ...Lovely to hear from you, too, Tracy. Hope you had a great Blog Birthday celebration. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-65540732184462922102014-04-19T03:25:05.902+01:002014-04-19T03:25:05.902+01:00Darlene, I really got quite a bit of story researc...Darlene, I really got quite a bit of story research done from his and my uncle's accounts. Glad you've enjoyed his stories. Thanks for reading!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-176931307226161272014-04-19T03:22:36.971+01:002014-04-19T03:22:36.971+01:00Stephanie, I think he really had a tough but fun c...Stephanie, I think he really had a tough but fun childhood. Corn toppings are quite common over here. When you do visit Singapore or Malaysia, try them!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-18323390310636547542014-04-19T02:50:57.247+01:002014-04-19T02:50:57.247+01:00I truly enjoyed this post. Family histories are pr...I truly enjoyed this post. Family histories are priceless. Thanks for sharing. Kimberly G. Giarratanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983330164849240374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-41622493604240558172014-04-18T20:04:56.830+01:002014-04-18T20:04:56.830+01:00Claudine, this was so beautiful. I loved learning...Claudine, this was so beautiful. I loved learning about your family's background. You must have so much love and admiration for your father and his siblings since they had to grow up somewhat meager, yet so humble. I couldn't imagine having to sharpen a pencil with a shaving razor. Your parents must have been special influences on your writing because you are very eloquent and tender with your thoughts and words. I'm so happy you have shared this with us. <br />And I love the picture! It helped me to imagine your father's childhood even better. It's truly a pleasure knowing you, my friend=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498810090279251726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16936876697436991372014-04-18T17:44:42.476+01:002014-04-18T17:44:42.476+01:00I loved your father's stories Claudine. I, too...I loved your father's stories Claudine. I, too, was a child in the 50's who lived in a two-room house with 14 cousins and 3 siblings without running water or electricity. I can imagine all the fun your father had. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.com