Monday, September 28, 2015

Back in Time

 Lawn ornament outside stable in Loretto, Ontario

There used to be a horse statue out in front of the horse-drawn carriage but the day I made these photos, it was gone.  Still I wanted to take photos of the carriage as I have never been so up close to one!

 A front view of the carriage

I cannot imagine riding in such a buggy - but it does sound kind of romantic...though bumpy.

 Cushy seat

A cushioned seat would help make the ride a bit more pleasant, methinks. In good weather on a smooth road the ride might be fun!

Convertible top

The top doesn't cover much so I wouldn't want to travel in this carriage on a rainy or snowy day!  I'm sure some spring and autumn days might be quite pleasant with the top down, though.

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49 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    whaat a lovely buggy and it was great that you got up so close to photograph it. Wonder where the horse statue went to. Hope it was not stolen.

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  2. chicaSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Lindas fotos e volta ao passado! bjs, chica

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  3. UnknownSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:46 AM

    It's a pretty buggy! It would be great on a sunny day, but probably not so great on a windy rainy day.

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  4. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Uma bela peça de museu.
    Um abraço e boa semana.

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  5. AndySeptember 28, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Wow! It is in such good shape.

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  6. RevrunnerSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Better suspension than my bike, but not by much I'm guessing.

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  7. eileeninmdSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    It is a pretty lawn ornament and the scene is lovely. It would be fun to take a ride in this buggy on a sunny warm day! Wishing you a happy day and new week ahead!

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  8. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Wholly better than walking in the rain :O]

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  9. MadSnapperSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I love the look of it, and the romantic thoughts of it, but am so very glad i did not live when this would have been the mode of transportation.. i would like to ride in one a short distance though.. but not in the rain.

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  10. Jackie McGuinnessSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    has the horse statue done a runner?

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  11. Pamela GordonSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Yep, a nice warm sunny day buggy ride on a smooth road would be so fun. Great to be able to get close up for pictures of this one.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    A real blast from the past!

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  13. 21 WitsSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    A lovely piece from the past!

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  14. ChristineSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    It's very well preserved! I think it would be romantic to have a ride in it on a sunny afternoon!

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  15. LowellSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks for this. I've never seen one of these buggies up close. It's quite beautiful but I don't think I'd trade my car for it! Can't imagine why someone hasn't stolen it yet!

    It you put this on a lawn in south Florida, it would disappear in a few minutes and a couple of hours later would be in a chop shop in Cuba!

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  16. Mary HoneSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    What a neat find. The horse statue would be neat too.

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  17. RedPatSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    It looks quite elegant, EG!

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  18. Sylvia KSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, I do love these old buggies and what wonderful captures!! A real step back in time!! I would love to see it with a horse statue, too!! Fun post for the day!! Hope you have a great week!!

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  19. William KendallSeptember 28, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I think at some point I've seen this... must have driven past it!

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  20. KatarinaSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Oh, I would love to ride in it!

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  21. HalcyonSeptember 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Guess the horsie made a run for it!

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  22. Fun60September 28, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    A short ride might be fun but any more you might live to regret.

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  23. Linda W.September 28, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    It's always cool to find these old relics from another time.

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  24. RoseSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I'd love to have the opportunity to try a ride in it!

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  25. BarbSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    I lived in an area with many Amish when I was younger and buggies were often seen in all kinds of weather. No thanks - it would be mighty cold in winter! These were probably the first "convertibles!"

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  26. KaySeptember 28, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    This is a real beauty. I'm with you: it would be fun to give one of these a try in nice weather. But I do wonder how to climb into it gracefully. It looks high to me.

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  27. genieSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    This looks just like the Mennonite buggies we see in this part of Virginia. This one is in fine condition.

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  28. VPSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Quite amazing and elegant!

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  29. carol l mckennaSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Reminds me a bit of the Amish buggies ~ Very creative and wonderful photography!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  30. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    i bet that would get cold. unless in the warmer weather. great for picture taking. ha. ha! ( :

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  31. SusanSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I would sure love to go for a ride in one. Lovely photos!

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  32. Photo CacheSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I would love to ride one.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  33. John @ Beans and I on the LooseSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    With the season's change this will soon be rolled back into the barn.

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  34. magiceyeSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Lovely captures! Horse gone grazing? ;)

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  35. KarenSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    That's in fabulous condition. Great photos EG.

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  36. StephanieSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    It is in great condition. great shots!

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  37. colleenSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    It looks like a baby pram or rickshaw.

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  38. CloudiaSeptember 29, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    We ARE so lucky in our inventions





    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=



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  39. handmade by amaliaSeptember 29, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    A Jane Austen film waiting to happen. So pretty.
    Amalia
    xo

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  40. NCSueSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Charming although I wonder if it doesn't have problems weathering the weather - wouldn't rain and mist damage it sitting out in the open like that?
    I hope you'll come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/09/shake-those-tail-feathers.html

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  41. NCSueSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Charming although I wonder if it doesn't have problems weathering the weather - wouldn't rain and mist damage it sitting out in the open like that?
    I hope you'll come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/09/shake-those-tail-feathers.html

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  42. KateSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    It would be so much fun to ride in this down a country ride between blazing autumn trees.

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  43. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 29, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    It would be fun to ride in ...on a nice day as you say! We've taken carriage rides in a couple of places ... A romantic and nostalgic way to see a city .... But I suspect that those carriages are replicas while this one is the real thing.

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  44. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 29, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    A buggy without a horse.. not going far hey EG :)

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  45. Ruth HiebertSeptember 29, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    There is charm in these old modes of transportation,even though I prefer our modern cars.

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  46. NatureFootstepSeptember 29, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    it is a beautiful carriage and seem to be well taken care of :)

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  47. JackSeptember 29, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Maybe 5 percent romantic and 95 percent bumpy.

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  48. LindaSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    All it needs is fringe on top! And a horse.

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  49. UnknownSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Wonderful old buggy...

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