tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post4979688511368981870..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: My Hands Tell Another StoryJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-69966842894774855402010-03-03T02:05:45.684-06:002010-03-03T02:05:45.684-06:00Just start spinning your own rug warp! Get an old...Just start spinning your own rug warp! Get an old wheel or a drop spindle, a pair of cards, and a fleece (for rug warp you Definitely want a fleece with long guard hairs and minimal undercoat).... the lanolin-naturally occuring sheep grease in the wool - will do WONDERS for your hands!!! Seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-48251032939885582942010-03-02T16:53:54.023-06:002010-03-02T16:53:54.023-06:00I love those old advertisements! I swear by Burt&...I love those old advertisements! I swear by Burt's Bees cuticle cream.<br /><br />Kristina<br /><a href="http://sweetfernhandmade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sweetfern Handmade</a>Kristina Strainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811131349414075473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-57749821248941292522010-03-02T11:33:02.087-06:002010-03-02T11:33:02.087-06:00Jayme,
We are the same age, so I know what you a...Jayme,<br /> We are the same age, so I know what you are referring to. When I am going out and I want my hands to look extra moisturized and "young", there is only one product for the nails and cuticles. I buy it at Target and it is sold out quite often, so don't give up! I use the Boots (from London - a GREAT product) Rose Cuticle oil. It is beyond fabulous. After I file my nails, I massage a little in and also onto my hands and I am always amazed at the results! The dry cuticles disappear and your hands look smooth and healthy. Try it and you will see! I also have problems with the heels of my feet and I always use it there in the summer before I go out in my sandals.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768716917839658140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-88737150175377315732010-03-02T10:35:52.601-06:002010-03-02T10:35:52.601-06:00I'm not good at preventing cracked and sore ha...I'm not good at preventing cracked and sore hands, only good at getting them. One thing I use when I get those nasty "splits" as I call them, is hydrogen peroxide. It burns like heck, but takes the soreness out of them fast. Then I lather with a natural moisturiser. And yes, the water drinking cures all.<br />MaureenCelestial Charmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254781524622723594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-31771412904470811042010-03-02T08:50:32.326-06:002010-03-02T08:50:32.326-06:00I've missed you Jayme, I've been way too b...I've missed you Jayme, I've been way too busy and am now just catching up. Love this post and the old ads. Our hands do tell the story. Working in commercial kitchens, my gardens, stacking wood, building the house, tending the animals. My hands had seen better days. About 3 years ago, I started to notice how poorly they looked. At the time I was working for an executive chef who was many years older than I and his hands looked amazing. (in food prep we are not allowed to use any mosturizers as most have chemicals added that are not food safe) as we were preparing to leave one day, I noticed him use olive oil on his hands. Had to ask. He explained that from his first kitchen job he used this, he was a dish washer and his hands took a beating, not allowed to use anything else he asked what to do his boss at the time told him to use the oil. Well I've been doing it on my hands now and WOW what a difference. REALLY! no chemicals safe around food and you'll be amazed at how soft your hands are. I know this sounds weird but my husband uses it on his feet. And I LOVE it. His feet were so bad! They are wonderful now. My hands look 1000 times better. <br />On to read more of your posts - Have a great day!Laurie at Turner Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351448321550247495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-44354572943849737852010-03-01T23:24:37.725-06:002010-03-01T23:24:37.725-06:00There is so much revealed about us in our hands! ...There is so much revealed about us in our hands! And you should be proud of yours! I love it that you share that they do their tasks quickly..and with skill! A sign of a wise woman!!!<br /><br />I was driving the other day and I looked down at my outstretched hands on the wheel...my goodness...WHEN did I get my grandmothers hands?? Long gone are those firm, tan hands with long slender fingers and perfectly manicured nails. Now, my hands sport spots on their backs, have a story for every wrinkle, uneven nails and big veins! BUT...they are my hands. The hands that my true love held on our second date! {that's back in the day that a single touch could send shivers up and back down my spine...now I have trouble remembering to put on my Ov Glove before I take a hot pan out of the oven...and don't even know it until the damage is already done!!}<br /><br />The hands that he held the day we were married, the day I gave birth to our two beautiful daughters, that changed a gazillion diapers, hands that delivered a dozen or so babies, planted about 34 gardens, swatted hineys, shoveled snow, held his mothers hand as she slipped into glory, then held his the rest of the night, the countless times we pray together, and pray alone and the hands that prepare warm meals. They are my hands and they tell a quite a story. <br />Isn't it a beautiful thing...each of us has a lifetime written on our hands...and they are all different. <br /><br />I love your hands Jayme. And I can't wait to grip em tight when we get together! We'll just have to make sure we slather up so we don't give one another abrasions! <br /><br />P.S. I use Gold Bond Lotion. Let me know how that glysolid works. Looks mighty interesting!cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393223336289803845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-47210147543485889122010-03-01T18:14:46.244-06:002010-03-01T18:14:46.244-06:00With all this great advice I hope you never have d...With all this great advice I hope you never have dry hands again. I need to remember to wear gloves too.Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-56051242479318281952010-03-01T17:11:03.224-06:002010-03-01T17:11:03.224-06:00Jaym- Thanks for that happy trip to another time. ...Jaym- Thanks for that happy trip to another time. I just think the world was more civilized then. My hubby reminds me that life was much tougher for women as far as how they were treated but I tend to not think that progress is ALL good. I need to treat my hands better too and after the last several weeks of hard work and having eczema on top of that, my hands are a wreck! Not only will they stay under the table but I may have to sit on them.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-23750365527490733322010-03-01T15:51:18.607-06:002010-03-01T15:51:18.607-06:00Amen, excellent post! By the way I use Prevex on...Amen, excellent post! By the way I use Prevex on my hands, it feels like lard but it does the trick!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-57718981333586583122010-03-01T11:57:14.235-06:002010-03-01T11:57:14.235-06:00LOve this! The advertising story is great and if t...LOve this! The advertising story is great and if they still did cute ones like that I WOuld read the whole thing!<br />Speaking of whole things...made those raspberry bars and to keep from eating the whole thing...I had to throw some away!!! They were so good, but I grabbed one every time I walked into the kitchen! I was also walking into the kitchen more frequently than usual!!!<br /><br />Have a great day!!<br />And what's wrong with working hands anyway? I think they're beautiful!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758574207700283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-21616385344912202742010-03-01T11:55:35.098-06:002010-03-01T11:55:35.098-06:00Poor Millie---she's only human after all.
I...Poor Millie---she's only human after all.<br />I've tried to wear gloves while painting, cleaning, dish washing, gardening, dog washing, tractor moving, mowing, raking, etc. etc. etc., but my hands get all sweaty, I wear holes in the fingers, and I end up ruining my hands AND my gloves.<br />The dirt always finds a way in. The water makes my skin wrinkly. The gloves, frankly, sometimes make my hands just stink!<br />It is so timely that you posted this Jayme. <br />I decided this very morning that I will begin creaming my dry cuticles and filing my jagged nails (what little is left) and taking better care of these hands that have served me so well.<br />I may even call up Millie and invite her for lunch! She'd be feeling really good after taking a gander at my paws!<br />annieanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679170591387945054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-15008649273034003492010-03-01T08:11:32.102-06:002010-03-01T08:11:32.102-06:00Those old issues are a hoot! What a find. And, h...Those old issues are a hoot! What a find. And, hey - Frances and Millie would make great chicken names, wouldn't they?<br />p.s. I've always wanted to tell you how badly I want to come eat at the table in the first photo of your header. I think I have just officially invited myself.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760820420778613121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-12746290465405372892010-03-01T07:55:27.351-06:002010-03-01T07:55:27.351-06:00You should be proud of your hands! They are the ha...You should be proud of your hands! They are the hands of an accomplished woman, wife, gardener, cook, homeschooler, chicken whisperer... Hands tell a story, and really like the one yours tell.Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-53767838225585004192010-03-01T07:10:18.714-06:002010-03-01T07:10:18.714-06:00Jayme, thanks for stopping by this morning (Monday...Jayme, thanks for stopping by this morning (Monday). I have enough pics and "story telling" to make this last this entire week. Glad you enjoyed today's post. Hubby has a birthday and we have our anniversary this week...wasn't that a clever thing of me to marry him on his birthday...can't forget the anniversary that way. lol Seriously...I've decided that I'm going to make those raspberry ribbons for him for his birthday! Thanks for sharing the recipe.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-17220278167521503552010-02-28T21:43:31.417-06:002010-02-28T21:43:31.417-06:00Jayme,
Great post. I love old magazines and anti...Jayme, <br /><br />Great post. I love old magazines and antique housekeeping books. Made me think of this poem:<br /> <br />"I saw you hide your hands in line, behind that lady fair,<br />I noticed too, hers soft and white - immaculate from care.<br />But Ma, I say, it’s no disgrace to have workin’ hands like you,<br />And had she lived the life you have, she’d have hands just like that too.<br /><br />But her hands have never hauled in wood, or worked in God’s good earth.<br />They’ve never felt the bitter cold, or chopped ice for waitin’ stock,<br />They’ve never doctored sick ones, or dressed a horse’s hock.<br />They’ve never pulled a hip-locked calf, or packed water to the barn.<br />They’ve probably never patched blue jeans, or had worn ol’ socks to darn.<br /><br />They’ve never touched a young’n, or caressed a fevered head,<br />With hands so gently folded, all night beside his bed.<br /><br />They’ve never scrubbed a kitchen floor, or done dishes everyday.<br />They’ve never guided with those hands a child who’s lost the way.<br /><br />They’ve never made a Christmas gift, shaped by a lovin’ hand.<br />They’ve never peeled apples, nor vegetables they’ve canned.<br />They’ve never worn a blister, or had calluses to show,<br />For all they’ve done for others, and the kindnesses I know.<br /><br />So you see, my dearest Mama – yours are hands of love.<br />And I bet the Lord will notice when he greets you from above." -Tommi Jo Casteel<br /><br />DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64447436281168384492010-02-28T21:32:30.023-06:002010-02-28T21:32:30.023-06:00oh my...I just read your post ...commented, and th...oh my...I just read your post ...commented, and then went back through all the comments to read what others suggested for dry cracked hand relief. When I got down to my comment, I saw so many messed up words...doh....can you tell I'm still getting over Vertigo this weekend? hah. I'm going to bed! hugs!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-4137426953255810222010-02-28T21:28:44.937-06:002010-02-28T21:28:44.937-06:00I have the same trouble! I also inherited my Mom&#...I have the same trouble! I also inherited my Mom's wrinkly hands. So, I just don't worry too much about how they look! I've tried wearing gloves to do the dishes, but I wash as I cook, so it doesn't work that well for me.<br />Blessings,<br />LorileeLorileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696859749272239553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-31198544636220551602010-02-28T21:26:53.157-06:002010-02-28T21:26:53.157-06:00Such drama!!! Who knew Ivory Snow was a girl's...Such drama!!! Who knew Ivory Snow was a girl's best friend back then. Reminds me of the scene in Gone with the Wind where Rhett felt and saw Scarlett's hands and the game was o-verrrrrrrrrrr.<br />I have poor weathered , cracked, dry hands, and scrubby nails too. I get products, honest! and try to pampter them...just NOT consistent.<br />I too will hide my hands under the table. But I am a farm-girl wannabe too. so shout out girl. We all are with you. AND I'm definitely gonna try those raspberry ribbons...yuuuuuuum!<br />I do live the lotions with cocoa butter in them. ! :-)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-68502452873585687082010-02-28T20:06:20.397-06:002010-02-28T20:06:20.397-06:00Neutrogena Hand Creme. Have we talked about this b...Neutrogena Hand Creme. Have we talked about this before?? It will transforms those raggedies lickity split.Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-308982833996077842010-02-28T19:51:28.638-06:002010-02-28T19:51:28.638-06:00Oh man do our hands tell the story of our lives......Oh man do our hands tell the story of our lives...<br />Something I've done when my fingers crack and hurt like hades, I put some good ol Mentholatum on the cracked places before I go to bed and in the morning they're dang near healed. Another good one is Udder Cream..ya, that's just what it's for and works on hands pretty good. You can find it sold commercially in stores with other hand creams. Ok, now I'll have to try that foot cream... and I think that's the key here..use a cream instead of lotion.<br />Ok, I'm like the ads and have to tell a story :P<br />I'm proud of my old hands too Jayme. They've done a lot of dishes, hand washed clothes, kids, walls and my long hair. But after all these years, they still serve me well, wrinkles, age spots, dryness and all (O:<br />Thanks for such a fun post!Vicki/Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388688356180736777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-5313628310226480782010-02-28T18:04:46.265-06:002010-02-28T18:04:46.265-06:0015 yrs of producing pottery for a living and worki...15 yrs of producing pottery for a living and working hard my whole life... there is the story my hands tell...hands that are not afraid of work :O)... <br /><br />I try to wear gloves but usually don't ... I try to remember lotion, but usually don't ... I was given one of those hot wax treatment things for a gift from someone one year for Christmas... plugged it in melted the wax dipped my hands sat in the gloves, peeled off wax when I was suppose to... yep they looked some better ... said okay I will do this once a week... LOL but that was the first and last time I did that LOL... can't seem to find the time ya know LOL... but the bath as I stated before, that I will not give up! LOLTexanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-69155157903034194252010-02-28T17:37:34.843-06:002010-02-28T17:37:34.843-06:00I use Avon Moisture Therapy , at bedtime. Works gr...I use Avon Moisture Therapy , at bedtime. Works great. Started using it when I was caretaker for dad. On tube it says for extremely dry skin. Makes your hands smooth soft. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-237598834579558022010-02-28T17:37:20.688-06:002010-02-28T17:37:20.688-06:00I use Avon Moisture Therapy , at bedtime. Works gr...I use Avon Moisture Therapy , at bedtime. Works great. Started using it when I was caretaker for dad. On tube it says for extremely dry skin. Makes your hands smooth soft. BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-54776004359368516492010-02-28T17:22:19.144-06:002010-02-28T17:22:19.144-06:00You and me both! My hands look like an old, old wo...You and me both! My hands look like an old, old woman's hands. They've got surgical scars. I have dry skin. I don't take care of them. But they're the only two hands I'm gonna have. So I'd better do two things: take better care of them. And surely remember to hide them under the tablecloth when I'm with a non-gardening lunch partner!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-56063095798203467422010-02-28T16:32:53.373-06:002010-02-28T16:32:53.373-06:00When the kids were little and still in diapers and...When the kids were little and still in diapers and I was washing my hands all the time they would get so red and dry they would crack and bleed. And hurt something fierce! I don't remember how I found out about it but I started using Camille Beckman's Glycerine Hand Therapy. I can go to bed with my hands completely red, dry, and bleeding and wake up with them soft. I don't know of any places around here that carry it anymore, but I get mine online. Just google Camille Beckman and it should take you to the website. Hope it works for you!debbyrose66noreply@blogger.com