tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post8713268354371208499..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: To An Estate SaleLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-58446789971932050742010-09-28T09:25:44.201-04:002010-09-28T09:25:44.201-04:00Love the virtual visits to the gorgeous estate and...Love the virtual visits to the gorgeous estate and the ocean. I love when homes like that are opened to the public. Awesome - Les!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639107052866905283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-49171762211564601162010-09-27T22:58:05.955-04:002010-09-27T22:58:05.955-04:00So glad to hear about the web site will look it up...So glad to hear about the web site will look it up. I am a docent at Ardenwood, a historic home and farm in Fremont, CA. We can't even get all the school classes that want to schedule tours.Mary Kay Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402542303948353625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-51650967353231435352010-09-27T22:03:39.847-04:002010-09-27T22:03:39.847-04:00Loree,
I am glad you enjoyed the post. Don't ...Loree,<br />I am glad you enjoyed the post. Don't you have history there?<br /><br />Jan,<br />There were some really nice items in the sale, none of them were part of the house, but they were still good. Many of them qualified as antiquities and were priced accordingly.<br /><br />Phillip,<br />The house has been a private residence, but the Diocese will let people wander the grounds.<br /><br />Kathleen,<br />Thanks for stopping by, I am glad you enjoyed the post.<br /><br />Tina,<br />I would love to go on the ocean, but mainly I want it to explore all the local creeks, rivers and marshes.<br /><br />Tim,<br />I really like that form of house, and even though the number of rooms are small, if feels vast.<br /><br />Connie,<br />I know it is worthy of the list, but I guess no one ever thought it needed to be on it. I hope someone will push the issue.<br /><br />Mary Kay,<br />Some of us are enlightened and someone has even started a Facebook page to promote the house.<br /><br />Anon,<br />Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am keeping my fingers crossed as to the fate of the house.<br /><br />Racquel,<br />It would be a tragedy indeed. The people who live near it are afraid the waterfront property would turn into condos.<br /><br />GWGT,<br />I think what looked like a compass actually was used to determine wind direction, critical for a home on the water in the 19th century.<br /><br />Linda,<br />I tried to take a picture of the magnolias trunks, but could not make it happen. It would have taken 5 adults to circle each one. That whole business with Mr. Booth was not one of our prouder moments.<br /><br />Gail, <br />I know what you mean about Nashville. When I was there I was surprised that such a historic city had so few buildings that looked it. I loved the Parthenon though.<br /><br />Scott,<br />I am glad you liked the deails, they were really in good shape, and I tried to get them into the photo.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-29284041225526857302010-09-27T21:55:42.918-04:002010-09-27T21:55:42.918-04:00Fantastic plaster reliefs. Looks like a fantastic ...Fantastic plaster reliefs. Looks like a fantastic place especially so close to the water!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-86014755004957516782010-09-27T13:42:59.337-04:002010-09-27T13:42:59.337-04:00wow...that's grand old estate! I love all the...wow...that's grand old estate! I love all the little architectural details, the ceiling medallions and such...so beautiful!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-57595196371808992652010-09-27T07:15:11.658-04:002010-09-27T07:15:11.658-04:00It's a beautiful house and property. Maybe so...It's a beautiful house and property. Maybe someone will tackle getting this property on the registry... Nashville is also an area where development trumps history! Too bad. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-83694731366016539042010-09-26T23:30:15.005-04:002010-09-26T23:30:15.005-04:00Those magnolias are beyond spectacular; merely see...Those magnolias are beyond spectacular; merely seeing trees that old is always a thrill. And I love the idea of arriving by the water! Not the way most midwestern homes face. I always forget the Virginia motto and only think of it as Booth's phrase. Thus always a northerner, I guess.LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLDhttp://eachlittleworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-55893196563688931222010-09-26T22:30:28.834-04:002010-09-26T22:30:28.834-04:00The magnolias are spectacular and so old. I love t...The magnolias are spectacular and so old. I love the architecture of the home and your history lesson too.I was intrigued by that compass. It seemed like an odd place for one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-12999605533435396422010-09-26T09:44:20.048-04:002010-09-26T09:44:20.048-04:00What a educational and interesting post Les. I wo...What a educational and interesting post Les. I would of loved to see the inside of that house myself. It's so beautifully preserved. Hope they don't tear it down, that would be a terrible tragedy.Racquelhttp://perennialgardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-8328627436507648772010-09-25T23:58:38.337-04:002010-09-25T23:58:38.337-04:00I love old houses and live in an Oregon home that&...I love old houses and live in an Oregon home that's on the National Historic Register, although not nearly as old as this one. Because it's an old farmhouse, it doesn't have the fabulous architectural detail that this house does. Loved your photos and love that house. I hope someone local takes the initiative to call attention to the historic significance of the house and see that it is saved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-55797609556373377272010-09-25T16:34:36.137-04:002010-09-25T16:34:36.137-04:00A beautiful house and beautiful photos. I do hope...A beautiful house and beautiful photos. I do hope the Norfolk folks are enlightened enough to save this house for future generations. Thank you for letting more people know about it!Mary Kay Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402542303948353625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84208356324235676802010-09-25T08:47:23.329-04:002010-09-25T08:47:23.329-04:00What a beautiful home!! There is no doubt that it...What a beautiful home!! There is no doubt that it is National Register eligible, but it will take lots of work and research to accomplish it (been there, done that here.) As always, thank you for taking us along on your adventures.Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-17951035026636569452010-09-25T08:40:06.360-04:002010-09-25T08:40:06.360-04:00How beautiful! This house reminds me of the days w...How beautiful! This house reminds me of the days when we lived in Charleston. What a romantic idea to have both of the doors open while the breezes off the water flow through the house.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001824862736319338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-18146164890429888212010-09-25T07:37:52.664-04:002010-09-25T07:37:52.664-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-12259113453850413362010-09-25T07:37:35.719-04:002010-09-25T07:37:35.719-04:00Bummer on the kayaks. Sometimes it is like that wi...Bummer on the kayaks. Sometimes it is like that with estate sales. My daughter is an avid kayaker and took me once. What fun! She does whitewater though and I'm thinking you are going on the ocean? The house is lovely. I was wondering what the compass on the porch was used for? Did it have a purpose? A very nice touch.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-32914072034870680832010-09-25T00:34:04.713-04:002010-09-25T00:34:04.713-04:00I hope this beautiful home doesn't get torn do...I hope this beautiful home doesn't get torn down in the name of development. It's a shame it's not on the National Register ~ the magnolias alone are magnificent. It really is amazing to see the "backs" and "fronts" of waterfront homes. So different and today (in our automobile age) not often seen. Great reminder. <br />Sorry you didn't find a good deal on the kayaks but the post was excellent!Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_kornernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-88258919337920103512010-09-24T23:19:42.544-04:002010-09-24T23:19:42.544-04:00Looks like a cool place to visit. Is it not usuall...Looks like a cool place to visit. Is it not usually open to the public?How It Growshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687132248846516168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-65074587077001786722010-09-24T22:55:04.686-04:002010-09-24T22:55:04.686-04:00I'm not a history buff but I found this fascin...I'm not a history buff but I found this fascinating, Les. I really like the angles in which you captured your subjects with your camera lens. Very good eye;-) Those are some huge magnolias. Some of the pieces you show in the photos look interesting, too...although I need more 'things' like a hole in the head, as well.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-6560731322032431852010-09-24T21:24:07.864-04:002010-09-24T21:24:07.864-04:00Wow. As a west-coaster I really enjoyed the histor...Wow. As a west-coaster I really enjoyed the history lesson in your beautiful pictures!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.com