brian’s diary 1: bath time
In the first of his monthly sketches, illustrator brianfitzer reminisces about bath nights in the early 60’s. When it wasn’t as simple as a quick turn of the tap and a sprinkle of Radox flakes.
Saturday night was always bath night when I was a kid in the early 60’s.
Our long aluminium bath hung outside the back door beside our neighbour’s super deluxe enameled model.
Every pot and pan we owned was filled with water and brought to boil on the stove.
Dad unhooked the bath and carried it into the scullery. That was the big space just inside the back door beside the toilet. The pots of hot water were added to the cold water in the bath and soon the scullery was full of steam.
Bath time was a lot of fun but I’m sure it had its moments.
When the kids were clean and shiny it was the adults turn to soak in the bubbles.
The bath was carried out the back door and the soapy water emptied down the drain.
The long aluminium bath was put away until Saturday night came around again.
November 21st, 2008 12:35
lovely sketches Brian – particularly like teddy boy dad & the organic bath toys (froggies!). Brings back memories.
November 21st, 2008 13:39
Great stuff Brian. Nice crumpled paper technique.
November 21st, 2008 14:54
That’s a charming series of drawings, Brian and very interesting to see how much has changed in Ireland since then.
November 21st, 2008 16:20
very nice work brian..your dad was the spitting image of mine!
November 25th, 2008 11:41
Saturday night bath-time! Ah I remember it well.
Fights over who was first in and who got to use the towel first. Soupy water and carbolic soap.
What’s not to miss!
Lovely sketches Brian.
November 27th, 2008 15:12
Great stuff!
November 27th, 2008 22:56
Lovely work Brian.