POSING ON ELBOWS

 



Three beautiful grandchildren posing on elbows.

The granddaughter from the photo above a few years later. 


My youngest daughter at 4 1/2 months.

Okay – shoulders, hands, & forearms can count too.  Youngest daughter on top, her older sister beneath her, and their brother under both of them.  

Me lifting my head from my shoulders to peek out of a sleeping bag in 1954

My husband's grandfather, Poppy, aka Henry (Harry) Edgar Brasier as a young man on a camping trip.  He may not be posing on his elbows, but an elbow is prominent in the photo, plus he's in a tent. J

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La Nightingail



Speaking of elbows!  I think I was around 8 or 9 here, but I'm not sure?

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  1. Barbara RogersMarch 6, 2026 at 5:06 AM

    Great to figure out elbows as a link here! The photo of Poppy is a rare one, which he probably wouldn't want to be seen. But a deep sleep is needed, even in the tent in daylight!

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  2. Mike BrubakerMarch 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM

    Well done! I am amazed how you can find so many perfect matches for Alan's themes in your family photos. With all those elbows, I bet you could find just as many fingers, toes, and knees, too.
    And I agree with your comment about singing the Banner. It really should be sung by everyone at an event. Though 30-40,000 voices might make for harsh intonation if the key was too high! Actually I'd prefer "America the Beautiful" or "This Land Is Your Land".

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