tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post3313107610132922207..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: V is for Vacuum Canning: Inventions by Women A-ZSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-66761360276871991212015-04-29T22:04:50.651-07:002015-04-29T22:04:50.651-07:00It's so great to learn about women entrepreneu...It's so great to learn about women entrepreneurs from days gone by, but isn't it just typical that a bunch of men took over her business and pushed her out. Still, what she did is admirable.<br /><br />www.passporttobrilliance.com<br />www.creativecaravanclub.comWendy Dewar Hugheshttp://www.passporttobrilliance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-40048979977584052752015-04-26T21:59:11.890-07:002015-04-26T21:59:11.890-07:00Hmm....it boggles the mind :) Hmm....it boggles the mind :) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-49368412613050916052015-04-26T21:58:14.071-07:002015-04-26T21:58:14.071-07:00Wow...that's a terrific idea!!Wow...that's a terrific idea!!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-5041258665096775102015-04-26T21:57:31.662-07:002015-04-26T21:57:31.662-07:00Makes me wonder what other 'simple everyday th...Makes me wonder what other 'simple everyday thing' needs to be invented. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-81097621577708705052015-04-26T21:53:54.056-07:002015-04-26T21:53:54.056-07:00They weren't distracted by computers :)They weren't distracted by computers :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-34807421972562200932015-04-26T14:13:47.179-07:002015-04-26T14:13:47.179-07:00Who knew the spirits were so interested in Earthly...Who knew the spirits were so interested in Earthly matters! I watched Shark Tank last night and one of the entrepreneurs refused an offer for a 50% stake because she was worried about being taken over -pushed out. The investor liked the idea so much she dropped her offer to a 35% stake.DA Cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891944631357476250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26963066620083834382015-04-26T01:07:28.048-07:002015-04-26T01:07:28.048-07:00Good on Ms Jones and Prof Cooley ... eish, those m...Good on Ms Jones and Prof Cooley ... eish, those men who forced her out of the business. Shame shame shame ... I wonder if THEY and their descendants know of the origins and whether they can make right in some way .. even tho 150 years later? Make scholarships available ... or some such ...Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26240608109366630682015-04-25T14:53:18.577-07:002015-04-25T14:53:18.577-07:00Women have invented a lot of the simple, everyday ...Women have invented a lot of the simple, everyday things we need but take for granted. Pity about thus lady's lack of business savvy.Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-7864711987173530202015-04-25T12:50:54.506-07:002015-04-25T12:50:54.506-07:00I find it curious how these women just saw a need ...I find it curious how these women just saw a need and then improved on it or created something so new. I would be just baffled how to do thisBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-86616135763516046442015-04-25T11:33:09.492-07:002015-04-25T11:33:09.492-07:00Go for it! I think with modern equipment it may be...Go for it! I think with modern equipment it may be easier now.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-14115830459064360952015-04-25T11:31:05.967-07:002015-04-25T11:31:05.967-07:00I think they would make a nice kitchen display ove...I think they would make a nice kitchen display over my cupboards :) Maybe this summer you can try canning. It's fun the first time.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-42891353431021592452015-04-25T11:27:52.882-07:002015-04-25T11:27:52.882-07:00It is a lot of work. I hesitate to ever do again.It is a lot of work. I hesitate to ever do again.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65312159384548115572015-04-25T11:26:46.602-07:002015-04-25T11:26:46.602-07:00I was just reading that there WERE two male employ...I was just reading that there WERE two male employees. Professor Cooley and a janitor! (Will add to post)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-53675466075769005662015-04-25T11:24:32.821-07:002015-04-25T11:24:32.821-07:00Good point!Good point!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-29313241770260328142015-04-25T11:24:03.969-07:002015-04-25T11:24:03.969-07:00She wasn't very business saavy. But shame on t...She wasn't very business saavy. But shame on those who took over.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26128499731270428382015-04-25T11:21:58.381-07:002015-04-25T11:21:58.381-07:00I liked Professor Cooley too :)I liked Professor Cooley too :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-16653030773474116982015-04-25T11:21:03.922-07:002015-04-25T11:21:03.922-07:00Have a nice weekend Yvonne!Have a nice weekend Yvonne!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-86332361988434260752015-04-25T10:46:26.887-07:002015-04-25T10:46:26.887-07:00Fantastic post! I've been reading up about can...Fantastic post! I've been reading up about canning. I'm hoping to have a go at it in the autumn when we harvest our veg :) <br /><br /><b>Fee</b> | <a href="http://weewhitehoose.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Wee White Hoose</a><br />Scottish Mythology and Folklore A-Z<br />Feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14309564885215393677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-20905177955571280902015-04-25T06:33:25.227-07:002015-04-25T06:33:25.227-07:00I love those antique canning jars. I've been w...I love those antique canning jars. I've been wanting to learn how to can fruits and vegetables for the longest time. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-20600747687375930772015-04-25T06:09:20.598-07:002015-04-25T06:09:20.598-07:00My mother-in-law used to can her green beans. They...My mother-in-law used to can her green beans. They were delicious but the whole thing looked like a LOT of work!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-27956856143586689882015-04-25T04:08:44.708-07:002015-04-25T04:08:44.708-07:00Well that just proves that she was right about onl...Well that just proves that she was right about only allowing women in doesn't it. I'm glad she is recognised at least.<br />Tasha<br /><a href="http://tashasthinkings.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Tasha's Thinkings</a> | <a href="http://www.wittegenpress.com/wp_main/blog" rel="nofollow">Wittegen Press</a> | <a href="http://fantasyboysxxx.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">FB3X (AC)</a>Tasha Duncan-Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12591239019422681163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65670408511224745522015-04-25T04:02:44.754-07:002015-04-25T04:02:44.754-07:00Forced out! You'd think she would have seen th...Forced out! You'd think she would have seen that coming. Where were those voices then?<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-82762452171434759392015-04-25T02:48:02.434-07:002015-04-25T02:48:02.434-07:00Wow, Amanda sounds like such a fascinating woman. ...Wow, Amanda sounds like such a fascinating woman. What a shame that she was forced out of her own company...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-77601609255378861672015-04-25T01:46:03.220-07:002015-04-25T01:46:03.220-07:00Hi Sharon - Professor Cooley was an honourable man...Hi Sharon - Professor Cooley was an honourable man ... honestly men! Appalling .. but I loved reading this and how she started the business ... what a brilliant lady .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65273968410100785102015-04-25T01:34:34.634-07:002015-04-25T01:34:34.634-07:00How awful Amanda was forced out of the company,
An...How awful Amanda was forced out of the company,<br />Another great informative post,<br /><br />Enjoy your week-end.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.com