People-less selfie. by robz

People-less selfie.

This is in response to Northy's challenge to produce a selfie which reveals something about yourself - but without you appearing in the image. The image had to contain at least 20 items. So....
Family first (as always) -
*the pipe and pocket knives were my Dad's, the little china lady was my Mum's
*the baby pusher was my sons's (he's 34 now!)
*the little puffin keychain was given to me by my older daughter when we failed to see any real ones in Scandinavia
*the display box was bought for my by my younger daughter when she saw it at a car boot sale
* the whole collection is an image from my life with my Errol - we have had huge amounts of fun collecting assorted things for the last 40years.
Second - our life together:
*as teachers we loved anything scientific - lots of those little items are truly marvellous devices!
*as teachers we have had lots of time to travel - there is a bakelite ashtray in the shape of Australia in there - we have been lucky enough to go around our wonderful country 3 times - and are aiming for a fourth.
* the little bird caller is there as a symbol of our Land for Wildlife connection over the last 40 years.

This was an interesting challenge which actually makes you focus on your life and appreciate what you have. Thanks for this Northy!
@northy Thanks for this challenge Northy - it was very thought provoking.
April 21st, 2019  
This is delightful! A really fab collection of things! I really like the consistent colour tones in this... it holds the image together so nicely... but I have to ask.. what’s a “baby pusher”?
April 21st, 2019  
There are so many interesting things to look at here! Fun selfless selfie!
April 21st, 2019  
Wow Rob, what a wonderful way to think about one's life. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
April 21st, 2019  
Hi, we're Get Pushed partners for this upcoming week. For your challenge, pick a photo that you have fav'ed recently and take a photo that would look good hanging beside it on a wall. Don't forget to include a link to the fav'ed photo. Have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
April 21st, 2019  
An amazing narrative to do this challenge !
April 21st, 2019  
What a lovely collection of treasures and memories.
April 21st, 2019  
What a fantastic array of treasures! Happy Easter, dear Rob. Lovely to see this on my first day back.
April 21st, 2019  
A thoughtful collection for the challenge. I like that the angle makes it easier to see the items in your box.
April 21st, 2019  
Wonderful reply to the challenge
April 21st, 2019  
Lovely collection! Loved to see your son’s pusher, I had one myself when I was little and before I could eat with a knife, my little fork and spoon I still have but the pusher is gone........pity
April 21st, 2019  
Such a great response to your challenge. So neat to see what you have chosen to go into the collection.
Well done!!
April 21st, 2019  
Wow, there's a few stories in amongst all that... Nicely done.
April 21st, 2019  
@homeschoolmom Hi Lisa - that sounds like a fun challenge - interesting to think about. Thank you - cheers Rob
April 22nd, 2019  
@northy Lol - is that not a term used in other countries - or just a really old fashioned word for something never used any more? Or, more likely, just what I call it!! It's the little silver piece of bent cutlery at the front of the box - used by babies to practice feeding themselves. :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@olivetreeann Thanks so much Ann - it was a walk down memory lane! :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@golftragic Hi Marnie - it was a delightful challenge - made me realize how blessed our life has been! :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@fr1da Thanks Frida - it was a very rewarding challenge. :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@onewing Thanks Babs - we were once avid collectors - had to give up when we ran out of space.... :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@casablanca Woohoo!! Great to hear from you Casablanca - back with us and ready to share your lovely images again! XXX
April 22nd, 2019  
@rosie00 Thanks Lesley - my camera seems to just twist and turn to funny angles to let everything fit in - one reason I actually like using it. Cheers Rob
April 22nd, 2019  
@jacqbb Hi Jacqueline - thanks for your kind comments. It's funny that the pushers aren't used any more - they were such a good implement for the little ones. It would be interesting to see what Vinny did with it! Cheers Rob
April 22nd, 2019  
@farmreporter Thanks so much Wendy - it was indeed a walk down memory lane! Thanks also for the follow - I'll follow you in return - with great interest! Cheers Rob
April 22nd, 2019  
@peadar Thanks Peter - collections have such wonderful memories associated with each item. No wonder it was so addictive! :)
April 22nd, 2019  
@golftragic A very good observation Rob, and something I should take on board far more.
April 22nd, 2019  
Lee
Their's a lot of history and memories in that box for you. what great keepsakes.
April 22nd, 2019  
@gamelee Thanks so much Lee - as you say - so many memories! :)
April 23rd, 2019  
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