I finally took delivery of the gramophone I bought for Anthony a while ago so yesterday I met my mother and sister-in-law at the nursing lodge and we cranked it up. Anthony was invisibly thrilled – ha – but it was definitely a success. It just fits into the cupboard in his room so that’s good because now, whenever I go in, I can bring it out and put it on.
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Hooray! Nothing like a good ‘ol gramophone!
The are a lot of fun!
I am so thrilled Jules, it is so good it hopefully will give Ants lots of joy.
Love always, Jen, David, Digby and Toby.
So grateful to you and David, Jen, for finding the gramophone! Love Julie
I bet that he really is thrilled. What kind of music do the two of you like?
Well these are super OLD records, well before our time, so I only like them because he does!
Not before your time and mine but his! That’s what I meant hehe! After all, you and I are so youthful!
I think the other residents and their carers out on the verandah nearby, enjoyed he strange distorted old music too, but Anthony kept closing the speaker doors, to keep the joy close to himself! Great moment. Meg xx
It would be rather lovely to have a bit of a gramophone session for all of the residents. I didn’t realize he was closing the speaker doors to keep it to himself – interesting. Thanks Mother!
Great – So Exciting Julie ~ love this photo!xxoo
The staff almost didn’t let me leave it in his room (they don’t like too much clutter) but in the end they relented – phew!
wow, you are lucky to have one of those!!! i am happy for you. a good day and no tear day, and your family all involved. yeah!!!!
It was good but he begged to come home when I left so it was also bad – argh!
Something to bring back memories of the past and to give tremendous pleasure for the future…love it…
I was a bit upset that after his initial joy he lost interest. All my ideas seem to fail – argh.
Maybe its just the way his mind is working at the moment… maybe it was just a love it and enjoy in silence…
Yes, but he is definitely not ‘with it’ anymore and I keep getting shocked by his lack of response.
good times
I miss the real good times so much.
Nice! Do you have the records at home or do you need to buy some?
A couple of years ago I bought Ants a big gramophone. It was a ripoff because the stupid spring was faulty but in the bottom cupboard of it there were masses of records – bonus!
Whoah, what a beauty! I hope it brings alot of pleasure to Anthony.
I was so relieved to be able to leave it in his room. Now I can get it out of the cupboard and play it when I go in.
WOW! This is so beautiful. Blessing and Happiness to you all, Thanks and Love, nia
Yes it was a good idea!
That’s good news 🙂
What a lovely present and great photo of you all.
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Hot Potato Award for you!
How sweet – I love potatoes – thanks!
Music is so wonderful. That looks like a great treat.
All of the records are from 1920s and ’30s – love it!
Love the photo and I was just trying to remember if I’ve ever even heard a gramophone. I’m not sure…
They are probably a bit of a rarity these days – not sure.
My dad had 78s, probably still does but I think his old console stereo played 78s, 33s and 45s. It’s amazing how many things change in a life time!
I’ll have to find out what these records are called!
They’re 78s!
Looks like a fun moment and a machine for merry making. Let the good times roll…or spin!
Yes it was brilliant!
got any disco records?
Most of the records are way before disco but, yes, Ants and I loved disco when it was happening!
So happy that you found one … I suppose it’s not the Ebay one. Wonderful news – and it shows in Ant’s face what success it’s. Congratulation!
Ming said the price of the ebay one went too high in the bidding so we found one in Perth.
Julie, I notice that too … Glad you found another one.
How wonderful! Precious photo!
The first thing I thought of when I read this was that my daughters wouldn’t have any idea what a gramophone is………………lol
I was just thinking of record players yesterday. it brought back so many memories of replacing needles, skipping music and playing a song over and over and over and over. I still have my LPs.
How cool is that… I haven’t seen one in ages. You are a remarkable lady Julie. Love the photo. 😉