tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post4496029685012746304..comments2024-01-02T01:51:00.368-08:00Comments on vintage grey: a present for the princessvintage greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-36766058209194124052016-07-10T19:07:20.134-07:002016-07-10T19:07:20.134-07:00This was my favorite story as a child. I called it...This was my favorite story as a child. I called it the little blind boy story. It was in an oversized book with other stories as well. I would love to find that book and have it for my someday grandchildren.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03834091966594062461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-3620954421024379362014-09-27T14:36:53.738-07:002014-09-27T14:36:53.738-07:00The book A Present for the Princess was, I discove...The book <i>A Present for the Princess</i> was, I discovered this summer, based on a visit in 1950 by Princess Margaret to a school for blind children in East Grinstead, one of whose students, six-year-old Roger Williams, raised for her visit a lovely strawberry in his scarecrow-protected garden patch. For a newsreel of the episode, Google "the princess they could not see". For photos and the news story, Google "Princess Margaret" with "Roger Williams.<br />Scott Lahti<br />dslahti.blogspot.com Scott Lahtihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247116227131605292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-75466015480838565952013-01-16T20:39:57.659-08:002013-01-16T20:39:57.659-08:00Oh - thank you so much for posting this book page ...Oh - thank you so much for posting this book page by page - it was my favorite book as child. It taught that we all can give back in some way and because of this book, my grandpa and I stared growing strawberries every year on their farm. I would love to find a copy once again. You have made me so happy - I'm literally in tears from all the lovely memories. Peace and joy... DianaGreengirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231254336100295834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-60363658143537407272012-05-15T22:49:39.483-07:002012-05-15T22:49:39.483-07:00Those strawberries would be great to stitch!! Have...Those strawberries would be great to stitch!! Have a lovely night!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-56493611135458694412012-05-15T22:48:28.567-07:002012-05-15T22:48:28.567-07:00Thank you!! These books are just the sweetest!! Ha...Thank you!! These books are just the sweetest!! Have a great day!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-84415747839845318242012-05-12T19:50:03.207-07:002012-05-12T19:50:03.207-07:00Those are some of the sweetest images. I can never...Those are some of the sweetest images. I can never turn down a vintage story book...those strawberries are good enough to stitch...smiles...ReneeMy Vintage Mendinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-69899003807462443232012-05-12T18:48:50.409-07:002012-05-12T18:48:50.409-07:00That was a very pretty book. Sweet story, more sw...That was a very pretty book. Sweet story, more sweet drawings. Thanks for sharing. I'll look forward to the next. Mary.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840472612308245156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-24663818808538211512012-05-12T18:40:41.061-07:002012-05-12T18:40:41.061-07:00Hi Michele!! So happy to have you here!! Can't...Hi Michele!! So happy to have you here!! Can't wait to take a visit to your sweet blog!! Have a lovely weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-29148401550002700522012-05-12T18:39:52.417-07:002012-05-12T18:39:52.417-07:00Oh, thanks!! It is a precious book!! xo HeatherOh, thanks!! It is a precious book!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-10887793233761930922012-05-12T18:39:17.705-07:002012-05-12T18:39:17.705-07:00Thanks!! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend!! ...Thanks!! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-10122869639078196722012-05-12T18:38:46.580-07:002012-05-12T18:38:46.580-07:00That is great!! Yes, those blue eyes are precious!...That is great!! Yes, those blue eyes are precious!! Have a lovely weekend, too!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-84712435917479135232012-05-12T18:38:04.742-07:002012-05-12T18:38:04.742-07:00Oh, how fun Amy!! Maybe it will show up one day!! ...Oh, how fun Amy!! Maybe it will show up one day!! I am so glad I shared this one today!! That is why I love these sweet books!! They bring back such wonderful childhood memories!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-53846327388037161632012-05-12T18:36:27.330-07:002012-05-12T18:36:27.330-07:00Thank you!! The colors are beautiful!! Have a grea...Thank you!! The colors are beautiful!! Have a great weekend, too!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-30189258364106566352012-05-12T18:35:41.026-07:002012-05-12T18:35:41.026-07:00Thanks for such a sweet comment on the book!! Have...Thanks for such a sweet comment on the book!! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-4261518058314623812012-05-12T18:34:58.676-07:002012-05-12T18:34:58.676-07:00That is a great pink roof!! ;) xo HeatherThat is a great pink roof!! ;) xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-60032859917944479322012-05-12T18:33:35.011-07:002012-05-12T18:33:35.011-07:00Thank you Donna!! xo HeatherThank you Donna!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-25378515567018749112012-05-12T18:33:21.365-07:002012-05-12T18:33:21.365-07:00Thank you!! It was a fun book to find!! Have a lov...Thank you!! It was a fun book to find!! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-81675376599577786462012-05-12T18:32:51.570-07:002012-05-12T18:32:51.570-07:00Thank you Chris! Have a lovely Mother's Day we...Thank you Chris! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-82869105196819202932012-05-12T18:32:27.082-07:002012-05-12T18:32:27.082-07:00Thank you Holly!! The pictures are so sweet!! Have...Thank you Holly!! The pictures are so sweet!! Have a wonderful weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-71221369167479800512012-05-12T18:29:06.491-07:002012-05-12T18:29:06.491-07:00Hi Christine!! No worries!! Spring does that to me...Hi Christine!! No worries!! Spring does that to me, too!! I love being outside on such gorgeous days! Look forward to your delicious pie!! Have a beautiful Mother's Day weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-52804077178850944642012-05-12T18:25:48.389-07:002012-05-12T18:25:48.389-07:00Thank you Tina!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, ...Thank you Tina!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, and Happy Mother's Day!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-78100534376298451602012-05-12T18:25:16.498-07:002012-05-12T18:25:16.498-07:00Oh, how fun!! Your niece sounds adorable, and what...Oh, how fun!! Your niece sounds adorable, and what a great illustration to frame!! That is such a sweet one!! ;) xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-32636478950442593742012-05-12T18:24:14.371-07:002012-05-12T18:24:14.371-07:00Thank you!! The illustrations are so sweet!! xo He...Thank you!! The illustrations are so sweet!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-71301506744001197022012-05-12T18:23:53.290-07:002012-05-12T18:23:53.290-07:00Thank you Sherri!! Oh, I just love how these sweet...Thank you Sherri!! Oh, I just love how these sweet vintage books bring back such great memories!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237432470133488199.post-24098075176711303792012-05-12T18:23:13.004-07:002012-05-12T18:23:13.004-07:00Thank you Paula!! Have a great weekend, too!! xo H...Thank you Paula!! Have a great weekend, too!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.com