Many a time the whole extended family would have a great dinner in the basement room. Beulah overseeing the cooking in the downstairs kitchen. Thanksgivings,Passover seders all intertwine in one collective memory.When I think of 75 Gardner Rd I also think of the two families, two brothers and two sisters living together in the same house for more than 40 years. I was personally attracted to the great 100 Seeburg record player in Uncle Fred's sunroom,the aquarium in his den and the huge doll collection. Sophie Letcher made a composite image of the dolls for her "ancestry" school project.
I know there were times, mainly in my teens, that the family gatherings were a little too much. But looking back with a new perspective I think we all were very fortunate to have had a big extended family.
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I remember Uncle Fred's wonderful miniature collection. I could spend hours in the room just looking at the tiny tables and candles and such.
And the Chanukah/Christmas gatherings where Fred would sit up by the fireplace and give out presents to both sides of the family.
Shame it didn't go on longer but I appreciate the years we had.
Asha
Yes..I remember Friday night dinners at Grandpas house...and yes I probably thought they were fun until I was old enough. My favorite rooms were the sunroom and the jungle room where we used to throw our coats. I have Grandmas little white box that held lollipops in my kitchen and yes..it does have its fond memories.
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