Edie that was a popular "country" song about 50 yrs ago... the name of the tune was I'm My Own Grandpa..! I forget who the artist (?) <singer> was at the time. but Fount could probably tell you.. he's older than I am and can remember further back..! John D. in Sunny Wasilla, Alaska Rob and Edie McArthur wrote: >Hi, >This appeared on our Tasmania list today. Very confusing. I haven't checked the relationships out, but they sound ok. Anyone with a family history like this. >Edie > >Redneck Family Tree > >Many many years ago when I was twenty three, >I got married to a widow who was pretty as could be. >This widow had a grown-up daughter >Who had hair of red. >My father fell in love with her, >And soon the two were wed. > >This made my dad my son-in-law >And changed my very life. >My daughter was my mother, >For she was my father's wife. >To complicate the matters worse, >Although it brought me joy. >I soon became the father >Of a bouncing baby boy. > >My little baby then became >A brother-in-law to dad. >And so became my uncle, >Though it made me very sad. >For if he was my uncle, >Then that also made him brother >To the widow's grown-up daughter >Who, of course, was my step-mother. > >Father's wife then had a son, >Who kept them on the run. >And he became my grandson, >For he was my daughter's son. >My wife is now my mother's mother >And it makes me blue. >Because, although she is my wife, >She's my grandma too. > >If my wife is my grandmother, >Then I am her grandchild. >And every time I think of it, >It simply drives me wild. >For now I have become >The strangest case you ever saw. >As the husband of my grandmother, >I am my own grandpa!! > > > > > > > >

Great! I actually favored March 1 since it is Mardi Gras weekend! That is the last big weekend of Mardi Gras, before Fat Tuesday, and, of course, Ash Wednesday. We should be able to have some fun with that!

I think also that it is a good idea to maybe include a recipe of the country or area in which you live,as well as ones favourite. Maybe ones favourite party drink, such as Baileys Irish Cream, or Tia Maria, etc, favourite meat, salad and dessert course, so there is plenty of varitey of each for the recipe book. Also the recipe book will need a front page. So a design for that as well. Maybe if someone has a recipe that is their very own, maybe it can be given a name such as the Armstrong this or that. Edie ----- Original Message ----- From: <LITMAR@aol.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:44 AM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Cyber party etc > Hi y'all > > Party we shall - and Marilyn and I thought it would be great to include (your > choice or both) a recipe for the party and perhaps a food that is common to > where you live. I live in Georgia, but I lived in Michigan most of my life, > and so I guess that means two recipes from me. > > Also, would you like to share your list of brick walls/ or those family > members you have found? > > Add to that, your option, who you are/ where you live/ etc. > > Also an option what you are going to wear/drink/play(as in instrument). > > Any more ideas? All welcome. Mary and Marilyn >

We have a lot of Scottish over here Doreen as I often make my trifle the way you have indicated. Edie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doreen Baxter" <dorbax@btinternet.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:47 AM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] My contribution to the party > Since I am probably the only member in Scotland, I will bring a traditional Scottish dessert called TRIFLE. > > Ingredients > I large round Victoria Sponge Cake (either home made or bought) > Raspberry Jam > Large tin of fruit cocktail > I pint of custard > Half pint of double cream > Sherry > > Spread the sponge with jam and put it in a large glass bowl. Pour over a generous amount of sherry so that the sponge is well soaked.Drain the juice from the fruit and cover the sponge with the fruit.Cover with the custard, then top with the whipped cream. If liked, decorate with either glace cherries or flaked chocolate. >

Down here in the Houston,Texas area,we get cabin fever during two seasons.It's supposed to get down to the mid 20's during this cold snap so we'll have to close the doors & hug the stove. Then in summer,with the heat & humidity,we have to hug the a/c. So,I was just wonderin' if one of these cabin fever seasons,preferably summer, whether my imported-from-Germany wife and I could hop into our little Ford Escort and drive north.We've got friends in east and west coast states but I wonder if it would also be possible to drop in to visit some Armstrong kin.We could discuss family,genealogy,travel,Bill Shakespeare,and even the meaning of Pico de Gallo and the recipe to make it(as well as some German recipes). Now that our 10 kids are grown & the youngest graduates from UT in May,maybe we deserve an extended vacation.We enjoy the cyber planning but I don't think it'll cure our cabin fever.It would be nice to meet some of y'all. Blessings,Ben(retired teacher) & Frieda Sessions ===== ******************************************* Benjamin Street Sessions BenSessions@yahoo.com ******************************************* __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

Cousins One and All Soaking the chicken in the hot water is almost like like par boiling something. In fact you can put if on the stove on the lowest heat there is. If you are in a hurry and want to take less time. Bring it to a rolling boil (no more than a minute) Use your thongs rollit in your flour mixture then fry works the same way. Potato Salad 6 large potatos 1/2 c of mayo 1/2 onion 3 large hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup sweet realish (dill if you don't care for sweet) 1 teaspoon of salt Cut your potatos in bite size pieces, cook till done but firm. Add the rest of the ingredients plus a dash of mustard. Don't mash your potatos. and you will be able to taste every flavor that has been added. We like to add bacon to set it apart from other salads. To do that youcook your bacon to the crisp and crumble point (about 6 pieces) Crumble it into your mixture and enjoy. I'll be glad to fix catfish also. Do you want just regular deep fried or cajun style? I see I 'll have to bake those pies also. Hey Honey crack and shell some more pecans. and oh by the way whats your preference for beer keg or draft? Southern Pecan Pie 3 eggs 1 cup corn syrup 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup margine 1 teasspoon vanilla Peans Mix your eggs untill frothy add the other ingredients except pecans. Take three 9 in deep dish pastry pie shells , cover bottoms with pecan halves and fill with pie mixture. Cook for 25 minutes or till firm to the touch at 350 degrees. Hum good. Don't worry about the work because theres always someone around to help and of course the men fols will regal you with tales new and old. We're just a bunch of "red necks" who like to have a good time. Fount you'll fit right in with with your banjo. We have some of the best blue grass players around. Some of Tex Ritters and Jim Reeves desendents may join us. Looking forward to it. Pat Tatom

Been away from the computer for a few days #1 son broke his left leg so we are in the cartage business for awhile. That man needs to get married. He is handsome, has a good sense of humor, is employed, reads and in general is a good guy--Maybe at the party we could fix him up???? If someone figures out how to send pictures and other attachments I could post his picture--if none of you tell. As I recall, Feb 14 was an arbritary date so someone suggest another. Also need to give some instructions on how it should work? How did it go on the last one? Am looking through all the "favorites" in the receipt collection. But the wine will have to be a good Cabernet for sure. I can assure you that is not produced in KS--although we do have a new vineyard in our county, his wine has a long way to go. Colder than h--- her today. The first sign of winter and I hope it is the last. PARTY! YEA! Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn R. Otterson" <rosiedoggie@attbi.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 4:55 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Cyber Party > Attention, all you Armstrong list party animals, > > Fount Ray A. and I have been talking about the idea of having another cyber > party. FR and I have been thinking that this time we should keep track of > all the recipes for cousins' specialties and have a list party cook book > after we are done. > > I would love for somebody to take charge of running the party, but if nobody > wants to do it, Fount and I will try to do it. It doesn't take much > effort...just picking a date and then letting listers know that it's time to > tell us what they will bring to eat and share, to drink and share, what they > will wear, what musical or dancing entertainment they might like to provide, > and WHERE we will have the party. > > I will be away on the date we originally spoke of...Valentine's Day...so I > am hoping we can put off the party until the first of March. John D. says > he doesn't care and it's up to all of us to decide what we want to do. > > Rigid genealogists will have to hold their noses while we get ready for the > party and for the 24 hours we actually have the party. As I remember we > started off in Australia and then moved around the world as the day > progressed. I don't know if we have any list members in Europe any more, > but if we do, then the party will end up there. > > So...it's time for somebody to step up and offer to chair this madness...and > another person willing to start a file of the recipes...and the rest of the > group to decide if there is enough interest to go ahead. > > Yes, it's kind of silly, but it's a good time and helps us all get > acquainted with each other, where we live, what we like to do, etc. > > Let us hear from you! > > Regards, > Cousin Marilyn > > > Marilyn Armstrong Otterson > Semper ubi sub ubi > Researching: Armstrong, Milligan, Field, McCoy, Reid, Goff, Drake, Eaton, > Norton, Gilbert, Roberts, Robbins, Flint, Haley, Whitten, Chadbourne, Bates, > Walker, Goodwin, Gardner, Neal > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kQB.2ACIB/2572 Message Board Post: Looking for info about the Schmidt family that lived in Oakland Mills, Maryland back in the late1800s and 1900s. Father Charles, Mother Lillian, daughters Helen, Marie, Ethel and son Fred. Charles Eugene's father was John Michael Schmidt.

Great, so now we have two scribes :) What I can volunteer is the cover artwork, which may have to be snailmailed to some because of the graphics. Also, I dont believe the list will accept attachments BUT if we get all participating emails into a group address (ie possible on AOL), we could certainly share attachments with the group. Do we have consensus on a date??

Patti, Sorry to hear about your no1 Son's leg... Since this Clan is so universal, perhaps you can con some of our Cousin's from Australia to bring some wine to the party.. Although my personal preferences lean towards a good ale and/or fine Whisky, on a recent trip to Whistler, B.C. I happened to be introduced to some fantastic Australian Wines by our Son and favorite Daughter-in-Law and one of the wines was an excellent Cabernet.. In fact speaking of good Ales, I wasn't aware that our Cousin's over in Canda made so many outstanding ales, until I went to Whistler. They definitely don't export the better ones, at least not into Alaska, so perhaps a Canadian Cousin or two could bring a couple bottles of good Porter Stout for us less fortunates...! Sincerely, John D. Wasilla, Alaska Patti Armstrong wrote: >Been away from the computer for a few days #1 son broke his left leg so we >are in the cartage business for awhile. That man needs to get married. He >is handsome, has a good sense of humor, is employed, reads and in general is >a good guy--Maybe at the party we could fix him up???? If someone figures >out how to send pictures and other attachments I could post his picture--if >none of you tell. > >As I recall, Feb 14 was an arbritary date so someone suggest another. Also >need to give some instructions on how it should work? How did it go on the >last one? > >Am looking through all the "favorites" in the receipt collection. But the >wine will have to be a good Cabernet for sure. I can assure you that is not >produced in KS--although we do have a new vineyard in our county, his wine >has a long way to go. > >Colder than h--- her today. The first sign of winter and I hope it is the >last. >PARTY! YEA! >Patti >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Marilyn R. Otterson" <rosiedoggie@attbi.com> >To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 4:55 PM >Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Cyber Party > > > > >>Attention, all you Armstrong list party animals, >> >>Fount Ray A. and I have been talking about the idea of having another >> >> >cyber > > >>party. FR and I have been thinking that this time we should keep track of >>all the recipes for cousins' specialties and have a list party cook book >>after we are done. >> >>I would love for somebody to take charge of running the party, but if >> >> >nobody > > >>wants to do it, Fount and I will try to do it. It doesn't take much >>effort...just picking a date and then letting listers know that it's time >> >> >to > > >>tell us what they will bring to eat and share, to drink and share, what >> >> >they > > >>will wear, what musical or dancing entertainment they might like to >> >> >provide, > > >>and WHERE we will have the party. >> >>I will be away on the date we originally spoke of...Valentine's Day...so I >>am hoping we can put off the party until the first of March. John D. says >>he doesn't care and it's up to all of us to decide what we want to do. >> >>Rigid genealogists will have to hold their noses while we get ready for >> >> >the > > >>party and for the 24 hours we actually have the party. As I remember we >>started off in Australia and then moved around the world as the day >>progressed. I don't know if we have any list members in Europe any more, >>but if we do, then the party will end up there. >> >>So...it's time for somebody to step up and offer to chair this >> >> >madness...and > > >>another person willing to start a file of the recipes...and the rest of >> >> >the > > >>group to decide if there is enough interest to go ahead. >> >>Yes, it's kind of silly, but it's a good time and helps us all get >>acquainted with each other, where we live, what we like to do, etc. >> >>Let us hear from you! >> >>Regards, >>Cousin Marilyn >> >> >>Marilyn Armstrong Otterson >>Semper ubi sub ubi >>Researching: Armstrong, Milligan, Field, McCoy, Reid, Goff, Drake, Eaton, >>Norton, Gilbert, Roberts, Robbins, Flint, Haley, Whitten, Chadbourne, >> >> >Bates, > > >>Walker, Goodwin, Gardner, Neal >> >> >> >> > > > >

I woke up to some incredibly great narratives and recipes! Sure hope these are not being lost before we work out the details to save the experience. Consider what a snapshot we are creating for our descendants :) Jackie

Well! Well! Cousins! The old List still has some life in it yet! The Armstrong Reveres will airways come out of the woods for a party! One thing the party will need for music is a band. Well, I'm bringing my bass. I know there are some more musicians out there to sit in with me and play some good ole country and some of the good old songs. Ya'll get ready because I'll be there with my bass, my crawfish and bbq. I'll also have a sufficient supply of Canadian Club and a jug of moonshine that came from the Smoky Mountains that has been aged in plums for the past year and is mighty smooth, if I do say so myself! Lets make this cyber party one to remember! Cousin Fount Armstrong, researching descendants of Samuel Armstrong, who came to Abbyville, SC from Ballimena, Ireland in 1767.

I notice that some of the ideals for the party has been sort of an around the world theme. So why not. all of us can take however long we want and see through the eyes of each other how we enjoy our own little part of the world or even our favorite place to visit. I would like to introduce you'll to the Piney Woods of East Texas in the spring time. I live outside of Tyler Texas. Our spring appears with the blooming of the Red Buds Followed closely with the azaleas and Dogwoods. Sections of Tyler have guided tours in and around the old brick streets that run before clonal style homes. Down the road from Tyler we enter what was once considered as the first capital of Texas. Palestine Texas Here we'll see the Dogwood Trails. Maybe a trip to the oldest cemetery in Texas at Fort Sam Houston, then to a state railroads with the actual steam locomotive winding from Palestine to Rusk Texas. Then back aboard to Palestine where we can have a pinic at the depot before a reenactment of a civil war battle. That night we might dance the night away to Country and Western Music From there we're bound for the oldest mission in Texas which was built in the 1600s. Of copse you much see Nacodoghes where Steven Austin brought the first settlers here from the United states. At the end of our excursion we could head for Shreveport and do some gambling on the boats on the Red River. See a show and eat some of the best shrimp crawdads and catfish that you have ever tasted My part of Texas is a mixture of Spanish, American and Creole food.Feel free to order any drink you can imagine.But watch out for Texas Tea. It has quite a kick. Ya'll come on down and make yourself to home. For our Pinic I thought that i would bring along some of my fried Chiicken. Yes I know that we are not suppose to eat fried foods but this is a special event. We could also have potatoe salad and pecan pie.I have special way of fixing children. You soak your chicken in Hot salt water for 2 hours , take it straight from the water , roll in flour salt pepper and garlic powder . Deep fry until golden brown. Soaking the chicken in salt water opens the pores of the meat where the seasoning go all the way through it Looking forward to having you all. Pat tatom

Well, Cousins, I'm coming out of the lurkers closet where I've spent quite some time- with few comments- and joining the party! I must say, when I first heard the idea, my left-brained practical nature suggested it was a bit crack pot. BUT then my right brain kicked in and I've decided that the world needs a bit more silliness and the camaraderie which this obviously engenders. The genuine caring carries a warmth of spirit which is absent from other lists. I gather that this will be a traveling party with many stops (sounds like we need to take a week for this one) to sample foods, culture, foods, historic sites, foods, and perhaps, foods. Yup, you're my kind of folks!! I live and teach in Vader, a small (pop. fewer than 800) ghost town in SW Washington state (we're in books about ghost towns of the west). We're about halfway between Seattle and Portland (a little closer to Portland, though). To be anywhere, we have to drive about 30 min. north or south on I-5. In the 1920s, Vader was the biggest city between Tacoma, WA and Portland, OR due to a huge brick factory, logging, and some mining. There was a hospital, several hotels and restaurants, and all the other businesses supported by such industry in that time. When a fire wiped out the brick factory, there followed a mysterious spate of house fires and subsequent exodus with insurance money... which, I'm told, led to insurance companies omitting coverage for arson fires. Now, there's the historic jail, the post office, K-6 school, the Little Crane Cafe and store; the Mt. St. Helens Grocery/Gas/Deli; and Brook's Nook, a restaurant/bar. PARTY INFO: When you come, wear jeans and boots, cuz I'm inviting you out to the barn to ogle our quarter horses. One will be about 9 mos. old when you're here and I think you'll enjoy him. DOES THIS LIST SUPPORT ATTACHED PHOTOS??? As you come down the driveway, go slowly. There may be deer grazing around the yard, and I get cranky when people scare them. One doe has come around for years. You'll recognize her by her front leg which doesn't extend. She limps along and can still clear a fence with ease. And don't mind the cat- in the past year, he decided that being a wild barn cat wasn't for him and he's become tame enough to pick up if you want to. Ignore the condition in the house; we LIVE here. Be comfortable; make yourself at home! I must admit to being no lover of cooking, but I will bake cookies, the recipe which I begged from my maternal Grandma Fahlstrom (whose mother was an Armstrong). They are Divinity Cookies, but are nothing at all like divinity candy. (I'll give you the recipe before you leave.) I'll also attempt to fry some chicken Marshallese style: shoyu (soy sauce) put into the skillet while the chicken is frying. Mmmmm! I'd offer some Swedish lefse, but mine was a brutal failure. The beverage will be plenty of sweet, cold well water and raspberry tea, hot and cold. After we eat, there are several choices of activities: 1) We'll be playing authentic cowboy music by Ian Tyson, Michael Martin Murphy, and Don Edwards, and I think you'll enjoy dancing the Poop Scoopin' Boogie (don't worry- I'll teach you!); I'll even provide the carts and manure forks! 2) You can visit Mount St. Helens Nat. Volcanic Monument if the roads are clear by then. It's beautiful and there are about 5 interpretive centers, 3 of which are Forest Service operated. You'll have a chance to be within 3 miles of the crater; it's truly AWEsome. 3) You can go to Portland, OR and visit Powell's Bookstore. It's the largest privately owned bookstore in the U.S. The 3 story main store takes up an entire city block. In addition, there are a number of specialty stores (travel, technology) and satellite sites. If you love books, you love Powell's! It's always worth a pilgrimage. 4) If you're unfamiliar with horses, but are willing to learn, I'll give you some 'lessons' on my gentle mare, Tia. It'll be in the round pen and I'll be on the controlling end of her lead rope, so you won't have to worry. And before you know it, you'll be able to pick up her feet, move her any direction you want from the ground, and guide her from in the saddle. You'll be surprised at how quickly you'll learn- in about an hour! I taught my very fearful, almost 79 yr. old mom last summer! She glowed over that for weeks!! If you can stay into the night, we'll sit around a camp fire, steam oysters to dip in melted butter, and share our genealogy stories and anything else that comes to mind. Who knows where the crackle of a good fire will take us! And because we're out in the country, we can enjoy a very black sky filled with stars!- that's if it doesn't rain, of course. We ARE in Washington! :-) I'm already looking forward to your visit! Your 'new' cuz, Jill OnYerPockets Quarter Horses PS- Pat T, I visited the Tyler area in June a few years ago; it was absolutely beautiful! I had some of the BEST catfish I've ever eaten there, so how much arm twistin' will it take to get you to serve some when we visit you? :-) __________________ "Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark." Gypsy saying

Since I am probably the only member in Scotland, I will bring a traditional Scottish dessert called TRIFLE. Ingredients I large round Victoria Sponge Cake (either home made or bought) Raspberry Jam Large tin of fruit cocktail I pint of custard Half pint of double cream Sherry Spread the sponge with jam and put it in a large glass bowl. Pour over a generous amount of sherry so that the sponge is well soaked.Drain the juice from the fruit and cover the sponge with the fruit.Cover with the custard, then top with the whipped cream. If liked, decorate with either glace cherries or flaked chocolate.

Another Southern Calif girl here ..only now live in Northern Calif so I will be bringing the Great Wines--our wineries in the foothills have many varieties...name your taste! I will be bringing my " Berringer White Zinfandel" as last time and I will also be dancing on the tables to anyones music wearing just enough to stay warm... As evening rolls on I will be under the nearest tree discussing my elusive Armstrongs--James from Ireland or my new found cousins in Missouri. This has been a good year for finding new cousins...more than I can count! Glad to see some of us like to party!!!!! Pattie

>From El Paso (across the Rio Grande from Juarez, Mexico) you will be served a Red Enchilada Casserole, Chili Con Queso, Pico de Gallo with tortilla chips, and guacamole.....this will be AUTHENIC Mexican food----NO Taco Bell!!!!  And since the temperature is in the high 60s & low 70s here, I will just wear my usual jeans, shirt and tennies....we can sit out on our patio and pray the Spring winds don't kick up!!  Our music will be furnished by the Mariachis who play at the City Market in Juarez.  Beverage?  Well, of course Jose Cuervo will be here for the Margaritas, the beer will be Dos Eqius from Mexico.  But please don't do this on Sat or Sun...those are the days I work!! My husband's Armstrongs will be a topic for later! Jan Parsons Armstrong   El Paso, Texas JArmstr904@aol.com http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~janarmstrong

Maybe that can be our next Cyber Party Theme. Something to think about. Shirley

OOOOPS, I meant California Coooool!!!!! > When we get to California, bring your bathing suits and towel, we will > go water skiing on the lakes, surfing seaside, fishing in the rivers, > and just sunning in the warm sunshine, any time of year will be fine. > > The cool chests are filled with fresh grapes, bananas, apples, > oranges, kiwis, apricots, peaches, nectarines > and fresh fruit juices over ice > .....avocados w/cheeses and crackers , lots of salted nuts. > > Crumbs in the sleeping bags is normal, as we watch the campfire die > down. > > Music will be provided by the birds in the trees and the frogs in the > pond, at evening there will be a sernade by the crickets. > > I will guarantee you will be refreshed and refurbished when we amble > on the the next venue of this Armstrong Party 2003 > P.S. > Don't forget your camera! > >

When we get to California, bring your bathing suits and towel, we will go water skiing on the lakes, surfing seaside, fishing in the rivers, and just sunning in the warm sunshine, any time of year will be fine. The cool chests are filled with fresh grapes, bananas, apples, oranges, kiwis, apricots, peaches, nectarines and fresh fruit juices over ice .....avocados w/cheeses and crackers , lots of salted nuts. Crumbs in the sleeping bags is normal, as we watch the campfire die down. Music will be provided by the birds in the trees and the frogs in the pond, at evening there will be a sernade by the crickets. I will guarantee you will be refreshed and refurbished when we amble on the the next venue of this Armstrong Party 2003 P.S. Don't forget your camera!