~ Contained in Metal ~

Something different today, I’m trying for a double dip challenge inspired by Marsha and Cee. Starting with a quote and seeing if I can link a photo!

“I Have No Limits, I Cannot be Contained
Because I am the Container”
Jim Carey

Scotland – October (Autumn)

“The body is but a vessel to carry the soul. A container ship to protect it, as it passes through the world”
Danielle Montgomery

Container Ship passing through Launceston, Tasmania
Metal Sculpture of an empty Oil Tanker – MOMA, Hobart
Metal sculpture depicting the lost children of the Holocaust,
Paris, France
A container of souls

I came across the following when researching quotes for this challenge, which really resonated with me.

“I Don’t Want My Legacy to be
Storage Containers of Stuff”
Janet M. Taylor

It brought home to me the amount of containers I have in my house. Storage chests, cupboards, drawers and in those more boxes of treasures. Sooner or later I will have to sell, give or throwaway so many things. Just recently in the UK, my brother did one last look around the loft and came down with all of our old books and school reports and exercise books. My parents, especially my Dad could never throw anything away. There’s always that thought “this might be useful one day”.

Are you a hoarder or a thrower/giver?

Many thanks to Cee (CFFC) and Marsha (WQ) for always coming up with such interesting challenges.




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Author: Alison

Hi A nanny of two and a mum of two adult children, mum to two fur babies and wife of one. I love to travel and up until recently travelled the world, now exploring Western Australia! I play bridge, board games, read dance and blog in my spare time.

32 thoughts on “~ Contained in Metal ~”

  2. You’re right, that last comment is food for thought!I’ve not come across that Holocaust memorial in Paris – where did you find it?

  4. Don’t knock it, my Mum was the opposite of a hoarder and would suddenly throw tons of stuff away. The consequence now is that I have absolutely no photos or memories from my childhood, and I often wish I did! So there’s a good side to hoarding maybe….!

    1. Oh no, that’s sad. My dad was a great photographer, well he took tons of photos. I have some wonderful ones of both of them when they first started courting

  5. I am both, if that’s possible. I hoard for a while, then I make a clean sweep. Moving helps. I love the oil tanker statue. The Holocaust art piece should make us all think. My friend was only four when when went in the camps. She came out at the end of the war, but was damaged all her life in spite of living a successful life. Thanks for joining this week, Ali. It’s always a pleasure to have you. 🙂

  6. Wonderful photos and quotes, Ali! Like your father, I am a keeper, especially of items that have sentimental value. I know my kids won’t want any of the things I’ve collected, but they will be the ones to have to part with them. Have a great weekend!

      2. Lost your Bojo as I call it, have a look at the challenges again. Don’t lose it though as you posted great content. It takes time though doesn’t it but feels good when it’s done

      3. That’s true. And since my son hasn’t fixed my blog subscription (he is so busy that he doesn’t have time to do it) and I am planning for my itinerary for the coming trip plus my usual activities…

        I guess I will get back to it soon enough. Thanks for the concern Ali.

      6. Wonderful, you’ll have lots to blog about then
        Are you taking the Eurostar ..you saw that I did that to Paris? Was the best thing 😀

      7. Yes I will. I think I am passing Paris just to take the Eurostar. 😂

        Hopefully I will have the drive to blog again by then. Fingers crossed.

      8. It seems a shame if you give up something you’ve worked so hard to achieve
        Even just post one photo now and again with a good quote

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