Thank you Eddie for Part 2 of Trades . Isn't it really sad that some , maybe not all these traditional skills will soon be lost and forgotten ...? .. Everything plastic plastic plastic ... It's bad for the environment , it looks terrible , it soon looks shabby ... it breaks easily ... So much nicer to have natural materials , leather , etc... I am 67 now but can remember my Nana having a wicker basinet as she called it , which was given to my mother for when my brother was born , I then used it for my dolls , I wish I still had it .. I used to keep horses in my younger days , one gelding was a very sturdy and strong cob , his back was like a kitchen table , Getting a saddle for him was difficult .. However , an old saddle maker had in his back store room an old military saddle , It was amazing , I am not sure if he had made it himself but never the less it had cantles which went past the back of the saddle to be comfy for the horses back , lots of D rings attached I assume for carrying various things .. My cob has long gone , but I have kept his saddle in my attic... I can't part with it ... Thank you for such an enlightening talk of trades . Very much appreciated
Go raibh míle maith agat! Love the way you tell these stories. When I'm back to Ireland I'd love to assist to one of your storytelling sessions and treat you to a beer.
My maternal grandmothers family were miliners. They were protestants, and living in botanical road, Dublin. My grandmother would be 107 now if she lived. So it would be way back in the 1800s to late 1800s when her grandmothers family made ladies hats.
Thank you for all your stories and work Eddie.
I could listen to you all day; from all in Co. Sligo
Thank you Eddie for Part 2 of Trades . Isn't it really sad that some , maybe not all these traditional skills will soon be lost and forgotten ...? .. Everything plastic plastic plastic ... It's bad for the environment , it looks terrible , it soon looks shabby ... it breaks easily ... So much nicer to have natural materials , leather , etc... I am 67 now but can remember my Nana having a wicker basinet as she called it , which was given to my mother for when my brother was born , I then used it for my dolls , I wish I still had it .. I used to keep horses in my younger days , one gelding was a very sturdy and strong cob , his back was like a kitchen table , Getting a saddle for him was difficult .. However , an old saddle maker had in his back store room an old military saddle , It was amazing , I am not sure if he had made it himself but never the less it had cantles which went past the back of the saddle to be comfy for the horses back , lots of D rings attached I assume for carrying various things .. My cob has long gone , but I have kept his saddle in my attic... I can't part with it ... Thank you for such an enlightening talk of trades . Very much appreciated
Nothing better than settling down with a cup of tea and a smoke to listen to Eddie.
You’re a joy to listen to Eddie!
Brilliant brilliant Eddie, so enjoyable listening to that story about old trades, Thanks so much Eddie for all these wonderful stories.
Love all your wonderful stories
a legend of a man.
These are gold thanks for sharing
Go raibh míle maith agat! Love the way you tell these stories. When I'm back to Ireland I'd love to assist to one of your storytelling sessions and treat you to a beer.
happy days good man eddie:)
My maternal grandmothers family were miliners. They were protestants, and living in botanical road, Dublin. My grandmother would be 107 now if she lived. So it would be way back in the 1800s to late 1800s when her grandmothers family made ladies hats.
And I learn so much
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