15 Responses to Old Oddity: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge

1. lifelessons says:

   February 8, 2016 at 2:42 pm

   I love these old hotels. There was one near my house in CA that was listed in a book of the world’s most haunted hotels. It was the Brookdale Lodge. A river really did run through it and took out part of the hotel sometime in the 80’s or early 90’s. After that they diverted the river but could channel a drawoff through the hotel.

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 8, 2016 at 9:40 pm

     Judy that is a lovely story. I have such a wonderful vision of the ghost who possibly drowned in the river. Could be a good location for a story.

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     • lifelessons says:

       February 9, 2016 at 2:58 am

       I’d never thought of that. When I’ve gone back to visit my old stomping grounds, I’ve paid to swim in their pool which is super warm. Perhaps I’ll rethink this next time.

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2. Charlie@Seattle Trekker says:

   February 8, 2016 at 3:06 pm

   Fascinating bit of history, such engaging and interesting photos.

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 9, 2016 at 6:49 am

     Thanks Charlie. Glad you enjoyed them. I don’t know about in Seattle but here it is not uncommon that old buildings are moved from one site to another. The move for this hotel was beneficial for both the building and the town it shifted to.

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3. Pat B says:

   February 8, 2016 at 4:25 pm

   What an interesting frame on that mirror. Are those sand dollars or shells?

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 8, 2016 at 9:41 pm

     They are shells. I don’t know the story behind it but it is different.

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4. Cee Neuner says:

   February 9, 2016 at 3:19 am

   Wonderful entry Irene. Thanks for playing. 😀

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 10, 2016 at 6:01 pm

     Always enjoy your challenges Cee.

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5. jan says:

   February 9, 2016 at 5:38 am

   Staying in old hotels is so much fun – especially if they’ve added indoor plumbing and new carpet! Love the name of the town – Gympie!

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 10, 2016 at 6:07 pm

     We have some great town names in Australia. Some aboriginal names or sometimes what it was thought the aboriginals were calling a place. Other names are very English.
     Re the plumbing: it is featured here. You can decide yourself whether it is modern enough for you.

     Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge: Bathroom snaps

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6. Sharon Bonin-Pratt says:

   February 9, 2016 at 11:08 am

   Would love to stay the night here – wonderful ambiance. Something that modern steel doesn’t approach.

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 10, 2016 at 6:14 pm

     They have the guests in the old school house next door. I’ve never seen the rooms but the building is as old and just as lovely from the outside.

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7. Charli Mills says:

   February 11, 2016 at 4:50 pm

   The mirror is fabulous. I love old places like this!

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   • Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist says:

     February 14, 2016 at 7:24 am

     They really are like walking into the past. I bet someone did that mirror for fun from seashells they had collected themselves.

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