No ironing of any consequence has been carried out since before my knee surgery. This morning we began a blitz on the backlog, finishing the task after lunch.
Some 35 years or so ago Jackie, clearly influenced by her talented and entertaining father, Don Rivett, made a little book for a very young nephew who was rather fascinated by
Recently Helen returned it to her and I scanned its front cover and pages yesterday.
This frontispiece ditty with accompanying captioned drawings is typical of the family humour.
There is a page of dedication containing the first of the photographed cut from
publications sought out by the author. The recipient may have found it easier than some to follow the ignoring suggestion;
the direction to lift opens a cut out box revealing
the knees featured on the next page.
Clearly we don’t have to ignore these.
Rhyme links some pages,
Some, linked thematically have no captions;
others inspire a little verse;
or contain random selections.
Further cut-out panels, without the need for lifting panels,
reveal further knees.
Neat little rhymes continue;
as do witty little vignettes.
Inspiration comes from a variety of sources,
not the least of which is this double page set of footballers,
and their following pages.
‘Kneels on wheels’ is particularly delightful;
perhaps not so what is revealed by the next cut-out block:
When handing over this masterpiece, Helen hoped it was not too sensitive a subject.
This evening we dined on a tender slow-roasted gammon joint; Jackie’s succulent ratatouille and piquant cauliflower cheese with creamy mashed potato. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden while I consumed more of the Malbec.
Absolutely Fabulous!
Many thanks, Sue
How wonderful! However, I was most impressed that you’ve managed not to do any ironing for a number of weeks. I’ve managed to reduce the ironing burden by buying my husband lots of things which require little ironing but I still spend hours each week doing it. Maybe your Head Gardener and Culinary Queen could pass on a few handy hints!
Jackie’s own clothes re bought with no need for ironing in mind. It’s mainly my shirts. She does, however collect and use linen napkins. Many thanks, Sheree
I too am a fan of linen napkins and sheets.
How delightful. It had me giggling throughout! I’m curious. Did Jackie’s nephew become an orthopedist?
He’s an excellent drummer, Dorinda. Many thanks
Ah, he’s an elbow man.
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So he’s “beat”ing with his knees. Got it! 😀
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Nice!
Heavily in kneed! Mother Brown has to have come into this somewhere . . .
Thanks very much, Leslie
That is too funny! Jackie is so multi-talented, Derrick – how ever do you keep up with her (especially with your knees!! 🙂 )
🙂 Thanks very much, GP
You should get someone to sew you a “knee woolly hat”. Next time it’s cold and damp, you may kneed one.
Thanks very much, Oglach
That made me smile!
Thank you very much, Liz
I read every page of this cover collage book – wow – thanks for scanning it in. I am going to show it to someone who is having knee issues right now. And as your heals up – this book must be extra special –
-from the strong soccer players to the female legs to children – I was reminded of the many images available in magazines and other print sources not too long ago. With all this digital world stuff – is a book linen this even more precious? I think so.
I agree, Yvette. Very many thanks
oh and like the “knee cap” too – hahah – so clever
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A fascinating article. Thanks for giving knees to a wider audience.
Thanks very much, Roland
Excellent…
Thanks a lot, Geoff
You are such a talented lot! What a labour of love this was and an absolute delight to peruse! Such a good idea to scan it all to keep for posterity too.
Thanks very much, Pauline
These are wonderful
Many thanks, Gary
Oh, what a beautiful memento. This is a treasure Derrick
Many thanks, Drew
What a delight this was! Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
As for ironing–we don’t do it at all. I’m not sure where our iron is. 🙂
🙂 Many thanks, Merril
Bravo to Jackie – Wonderful that it came back to you to be enjoyed by all of us.
Thanks very much, Jodie
This is definitely the bees knees, Derrick! Thanks to Jackie for the smiles…I loved it!
Thanks very much, Jill
Weeks without ironing? Bill would have a conniption. He likes things to be ironed, even those clothes that the body fills out and re-shapes perfectly well. And what a wonderful book. Glad to see that it has been returned to its maker. May you gain hours of inspiration from it 🙂
Many thanks, Gwen 🙂
HA! I love this book! Excellent, Jackie!!! Your book is THE bee’s knees, for sure, AND a beee-stseller!!! 😉 🙂 I really like the underhand-ed knees! 😀 😛
HA! “too sensitive” a subject made me laugh! 😀
It is such fun to make books like this for, and with, kids!
HUGS!!! to you, Jackie, and HUGS!!! to Derrick!!! 🙂
PS…
Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Knees.
Knees who?
Knees you every day! 😀
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
This has made me Laugh Out Loud! And nearly cry. I remember this book: at Westbrook: so lovely. I didn’t realise it was still around. Treasure. Thank you. X
XXX
I couldn’t part with it now, could I? xxx
Definitely not
Good to see so many real knees in such good working order.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
I have perennially suspected knees of being aliens who have fused themselves in our legs and have been using us as carriers of their kind. That book stops short of the revelation by a whisker! Aren’t you happy you got yours exorcised?
🙂 I may be happy one day, Uma. Thanks v very much for joining in the fun
So wonderful !!!!!!!!!!! Give kisses to Jackie from me!!!!!
Thank you for sharing …i will share this idea for my grandson!!!!!
TRAVELING ON YOUR KNEES
Last night I took a journey
To a land across the seas.
I didn’t go by ship or plane
I traveled on my knees.
I saw so many people there
In bondage to their sin,
And Jesus told me I should go,
That there were souls to win.
But I said “Jesus, I can’t go
To lands across the seas.”
He answered quickly, “Yes, you can
By traveling on your knees.”
He said, “You pray, I’ll meet the need.
You call, and I will hear.
It’s up to you to be concerned
For lost souls far and near.”
And so I did; knelt in prayer,
Gave up some hours of ease,
And with the Savior by my side,
I traveled on my knees.
As I prayed on, I saw souls saved
And twisted persons healed,
I saw God’s workers strength renewed
While laboring in the field.
I said, “Yes Lord, I’ll take the job.
Your heart I want to please.
I’ll heed Your call and swiftly go
By traveling on my knees.”
By Sandra Goodwin
Have a great weekend!!!!
Thanks very much, Efi. Another apt poem
My pleasure !!! Thank you for the gems you give to all of us!!!!
Who would have thought you could make so much from anything as apparently boring as knees!
Who, indeed, John? Thanks very much
What a delight. Thanks for all that. The only one that was missed was “Baby goats have six kid knees.’
🙂 Thanks a lot, Paol
I kneeded that! 😉
What a wonderful creation, such imagination – the knee-cap and knee wooly hat were brilliant!
Reminds me of the sort of thing my hero, Spike Milligan, would write.
I didn’t know Kevin Kneegan had played for Man U?? (Knee 010) 😀 😀
Thanks very much, Bob 🙂
I adore Jackie’s book. So clever and very funny! And a family treasure.
Thanks very much, Cheryl
This was an absolute delight, Derrick. I’m passing it on to a friend who’s having knee surgery later this month. I suspect she’ll find it charming, too, and perhaps even cheering.
I really enjoyed this. 🤣 It should be published. I didn’t see any old or injured knees like ours.
Thanks a lot, Sherry, Ours were probably OK then 🙂
Back then yes. Good knees.
Jackie, a multifaceted and multi talented lady! It definitely should be published—children will love it!
Thanks very much, Diane
Wowsah!
🙂 Thanks very much, Laurie
Fabulous, and beautiful stories… Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thanks very much, Amy
What a fascinating topic! It’s all about the angle.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
🙂
Heh, heh, heh … abso-bloody-lutely brilliant!! 😀
Isn’t it, Widders?! Thanks very much
What a surprising piece! I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much, Byung
Jackie’s creation is a delight! I enjoyed every page and looked at every photo. I am sure David must have enjoyed it so much. It’s great that his fascination with knees was encouraged! This book is a treasure and I’m glad it survives.
Thanks very much, Crystal. “Jolly good” says Jackie