tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post1059208036855024062..comments2024-03-22T20:45:11.759+00:00Comments on The Butterfly Balcony: A Day in the Life - A Wartime HousewifeWendy Bayfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-31753824676912645962022-12-05T14:23:46.611+00:002022-12-05T14:23:46.611+00:00This was very interesting, and covered a lot of as...This was very interesting, and covered a lot of aspects of life during WWII for the well off couples without children in London. One thing I've been wondering about regarding rationing, was not addressed. The officer husband, Lt. Kenneth Day, would not have had a ration book at home, since the way I understood it, the government was feeding and clothing the military members already, and any ration books already possessed when going on active duty would have been turned in. So what happened when said military member came home on furlough? Were they obliged to feed both people, in this case of only husband and wife, on one person's rations? Or was there some other arrangement in place to be sure both were fed adequately? <br />Thanks very much for publishing this article, and linking to the IWM site so we can see more! <br />š Happy Holidays! š š¤¶Shari Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069180547303455413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-29659987095705545942021-12-10T18:38:20.853+00:002021-12-10T18:38:20.853+00:00I love that they never expressed bitterness or res...I love that they never expressed bitterness or resentment! I also would love to hear any of the funny stories your paternal grandmother shared with you :) Payton Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176008460570180513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-91653702930558469532012-05-09T09:49:54.507+01:002012-05-09T09:49:54.507+01:00Same here:)Same here:)Wendy Bayfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-21327824053642186742012-05-09T09:49:31.028+01:002012-05-09T09:49:31.028+01:00I know, she has one busy schedule! I mean 30mins c...I know, she has one busy schedule! I mean 30mins cleaning before going to work! I can barely get out of bed and get to work on time!Wendy Bayfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-39098755420181236352012-05-09T09:47:04.836+01:002012-05-09T09:47:04.836+01:00I know!!! Shocking! :)I know!!! Shocking! :)Wendy Bayfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-49844399649617160372012-05-04T22:03:36.891+01:002012-05-04T22:03:36.891+01:00Thank you for sharing these wonderful and interest...Thank you for sharing these wonderful and interesting images.Although I was only born in 1961 (only!!)"the war" was often talked about between my parents and both sets of grandparents,all who lived through it either as adults or young children, and consequently it is something that although I have never experienced it myself is at the same time very real and vivid.Both my grandfathers were in the services but my grandmothers were like Mrs Olive Day in having to cope with rationing,air raids and loved ones away whilst bringing up a family and looking after evacuees.Both of my grandmothers had to put up with an awful lot yet I never heard them express bitterness or resentment about the war years and my paternal grandmother had many funny stories to tell that we always loved to hear!Urban Rustichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00964025652320979395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-63372410201840906112012-05-03T18:46:10.888+01:002012-05-03T18:46:10.888+01:00Wow this is really interesting, she seems ridiculo...Wow this is really interesting, she seems ridiculously productive compared to me! :)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873895703631876934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-37279034365391271152012-05-03T15:36:56.469+01:002012-05-03T15:36:56.469+01:00So interesting - thanks for sharing! Am amazed at ...So interesting - thanks for sharing! Am amazed at how much she had time for in one day, but then I guess there was no Facebook/email/etc to waste your time on...Rebecka Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639962115189431495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-40368544928004095532012-05-03T00:25:58.960+01:002012-05-03T00:25:58.960+01:00Really interesting - thanks for sharing this. She ...Really interesting - thanks for sharing this. She still managed to be stylish despite everything didn't she?<br /><br />K xxkeshlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396657930250980852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-30353154742510613282012-05-02T22:05:42.086+01:002012-05-02T22:05:42.086+01:00Fascinating - love the photos. Imagine being bothe...Fascinating - love the photos. Imagine being bothered to polish the bannisters of a house that's been firebombed already - I'm such a slattern!Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-60450604170037472032012-05-02T21:17:01.245+01:002012-05-02T21:17:01.245+01:00I can't believe Olive's having an affair w...I can't believe Olive's having an affair with some man with fancy shoes. Poor Kenneth... ;)Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-24779351362657093392012-05-02T18:06:23.265+01:002012-05-02T18:06:23.265+01:00That's great! Also isn't the war museum, I...That's great! Also isn't the war museum, I haven't been for a long time but I remember it being fascinating!<br />Hope you are well. x x xcharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-67905248663130574702012-05-02T17:32:46.098+01:002012-05-02T17:32:46.098+01:00Hehehe I noticed the mans shoe straight off! I tak...Hehehe I noticed the mans shoe straight off! I take it he was part of the team and not Mrs. Olive Days fancy man! I also want her house coat, day dress, corduroy suit and shoes! Great post, Iām now off to have a nosey! <br />Tupps xTickety Boo Tupney - A Dash OF Worcester Sauce.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10687044557427507111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-7503314009244349702012-05-02T17:15:53.444+01:002012-05-02T17:15:53.444+01:00This is really fascinating. Thanks for sharing, We...This is really fascinating. Thanks for sharing, Wendy. I really like her make do and mend dressing gown.The Vintage Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479653990888198151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-68926121725608739002012-05-02T17:05:12.999+01:002012-05-02T17:05:12.999+01:00Oh I love the 'Little One'!! Also like Mr ...Oh I love the 'Little One'!! Also like Mr Mystery man's shoes! Looks like I have nothing to complain about in comparison....as I was feeling gloomy before I read this post!! Will now keep calm and carry on! Hope you are having a fabulous week sweety!<br />May xx<br />walkinginmay.blogspot.comWalking In Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830965675395012690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-63653395661854690252012-05-02T16:56:36.699+01:002012-05-02T16:56:36.699+01:00What a great post! will definately be taking a loo...What a great post! will definately be taking a look at the IWM archives - thank you!ohsewfantastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562599061519976301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-9736366202334044052012-05-02T15:44:32.681+01:002012-05-02T15:44:32.681+01:00How interesting! These images are wonderful! Thank...How interesting! These images are wonderful! Thankyou xEleanor Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397487066170956784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-61761904203099823502012-05-02T15:28:15.652+01:002012-05-02T15:28:15.652+01:00Fascinating. Thank you for sharing these photos an...Fascinating. Thank you for sharing these photos and captions.Folly Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968120424017617988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863795088574059616.post-77945781961288006802012-05-02T14:31:18.766+01:002012-05-02T14:31:18.766+01:00I also love that house dress, it looks amazing. Th...I also love that house dress, it looks amazing. Thanks for this really interesting post. LIke you, I do wonder how much it was staged for the camera but it's such a fascinating look into life at the time. Love the one where she is jumping on the bus!Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.com