tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post528258900285607963..comments2023-05-20T10:46:56.285-05:00Comments on The Writers Porch: " A Visit To Oakland & The Mistress of Montaigne"Carol Murdockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-13589489217409131502015-12-25T02:26:41.731-06:002015-12-25T02:26:41.731-06:00Mary Louise Shields was my late grandmother's ...Mary Louise Shields was my late grandmother's first cousin. She just passed away on October 30, 2015 at the age of 109. Sadly, last time I saw her was about 40 years ago, when I was in my teens. My late mother and I visited her house several times when I was a boy. I have a lot of fond memories of my times with Mary Louise at Montaigne. Here is the link to her obituary in the Natchez Democrat: http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2015/11/06/mary-louise-kendall-goodrich-shields/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619575729396134090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-14164478693227823162015-07-12T20:16:12.756-05:002015-07-12T20:16:12.756-05:00I know this is a bit late to comment on this post,...I know this is a bit late to comment on this post, but my great grandmother was best friends with Ms. Shields and worked with her for a very long time. Last week I was visiting Natchez with my mother and grandmother, and we stopped by Montaigne. Unfortunately, Montaigne stopped giving tours about four years ago when Mary Louise decided that it was just too much to handle. She was 103, nearly 104 then. However, she is STILL living at the house, and will turn 109 in September! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896300712642858144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-25216314014695602882009-05-05T14:15:00.000-05:002009-05-05T14:15:00.000-05:00You make me want to get in my car and drive East! ...You make me want to get in my car and drive East! Thanks for sharing these lovely photos.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-38758565200868921302009-05-05T09:41:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:41:00.000-05:00Thanks Carol.
I just love stories of old houses an...Thanks Carol.<br />I just love stories of old houses and the people who lived in them.<br /><br />Oh and I had a look at your St Patrick's Day post - what an interesting time you had with you Dad. Hope the music is still filling your lives.Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010312651909916741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-57744464407744485882009-05-05T04:54:00.000-05:002009-05-05T04:54:00.000-05:00Carol what an opportunity for you to clearly visua...Carol what an opportunity for you to clearly visualize the setting and create. Good luck on your book! <br /><br />I have posted the award you gave me...Noblesse Oblige...thank you, dear friend.♥Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-31115010650277637082009-05-05T04:00:00.000-05:002009-05-05T04:00:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for this tour and information. T...Thank you so much for this tour and information. The grand old houses are fantastic. I have read so much about the South, such a lot of history not that long ago. When you write your story, I hope it will be a big success; and wish you the best.Duncan was a handsome man. It is interesting those people had all the advantages and forfeited them, they were probably a spoiled lot.Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-15732136391303254192009-05-05T02:16:00.000-05:002009-05-05T02:16:00.000-05:00Oh, but aren`t these dresses and the old houses be...Oh, but aren`t these dresses and the old houses beautiful?! Thanks for sharing all the pictures and descriptions! (I came to you from Lakeviewer). When I drove through the South back in 1964 (spending a year in PA) I just laved the atmosphere, the dialect, the houses... I now love to read the Ann B. Ross novels (Miss Julia) and also I like to listen to Alan Jackson! Cheers from Germany!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484336744673299416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-86027699332386243532009-05-04T17:45:00.000-05:002009-05-04T17:45:00.000-05:00Hi Carol,
How wonderful that you could tour these...Hi Carol, <br />How wonderful that you could tour these gorgeous mansions, and hear their intriguing histories. I love all the pictures, and Ms. Shields is delightful! How exciting that you will be going back to gather more information for your book! I bet you can't wait. Thank you for sharing the gorgeous pictures and fascinating stories. <br /><br /><br />Musey Hugs, :-)<br /><br />RenieRenie Burghardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660484248593903002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-21493719903182950492009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:00Oh Carol - I'm loving this virtual tour you're tak...Oh Carol - I'm loving this virtual tour you're taking us on. Thank you!!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-88626531481401784092009-05-04T14:07:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:07:00.000-05:00How delightful, Carol, to wander around in these e...How delightful, Carol, to wander around in these enormous mansions! You must have had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing. Thank you also for your kind words. Have a very wonderful week!Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-26717356767902031562009-05-04T13:54:00.000-05:002009-05-04T13:54:00.000-05:00Mr. Minor bears a resemblance to Rhett Butler, don...Mr. Minor bears a resemblance to Rhett Butler, don't you think?Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-87895411687918239172009-05-04T10:37:00.000-05:002009-05-04T10:37:00.000-05:00I must get me a job at one of the houses, so I can...I must get me a job at one of the houses, so I can wear those great perdiod dresses! Wow! I know they are hot...but they are great. I love all of your older homes posts....keep them coming. FYI...no one dresses like this at the old homes in Mobile, maybe I should start that!Dirt Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738312834526690841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-4379397098185504322009-05-04T10:18:00.000-05:002009-05-04T10:18:00.000-05:00Carolyn.....she is as sharp as a tack!I plan to go...Carolyn.....she is as sharp as a tack!I plan to go back in a few weeks!<br /><br />Jo........they are both right out of Gone With The Wind !!<br /><br />They're glad too Vicki !<br /><br />No there isn't Sandi, and you are welcome!Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-56347301276316022092009-05-04T09:54:00.000-05:002009-05-04T09:54:00.000-05:00There's nothing quite as romantic and history fill...There's nothing quite as romantic and history filled as the old Antebellum homes...Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston was one of my familiar haunts...I'd love to tour Oakland and Montaigne! Thanks for the opportunity<br />SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-87313054101967841612009-05-04T09:51:00.001-05:002009-05-04T09:51:00.001-05:00What beautiful houses! But how glad I am we don't ...What beautiful houses! But how glad I am we don't still dress like that.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-17413509423963820482009-05-04T09:51:00.000-05:002009-05-04T09:51:00.000-05:00Ms Shields looks to be of true Southern gentry, a ...Ms Shields looks to be of true Southern gentry, a lady, through and through. How remarkable she looks to be her age !<br />I can't wait for the interview Carol....how exciting :)A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003489296067000954.post-15252808591371927352009-05-04T09:20:00.000-05:002009-05-04T09:20:00.000-05:00I do so enjoy touring these old houses and reading...I do so enjoy touring these old houses and reading your stories about them. I'm in love with Ms. Shields. I hope you will be able to go back and talk with her.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.com