The ideas everyone is turning in are great. I am glad we have so many creative people on here. I listen to more than I write. I really enjoy all you all have to say. Joann

AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH!!!!!! Joann ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat Oneal <peon@icx.net> To: <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKY > When you come to KY, make it in late April-early May. Everything is in > blossom, and the grass is as pretty as you'll ever see it. The dew in the > mornings make it glisten like lime green velvet. Anywhere and everywhere > you go, it's beautiful. Those stone fences and b/w wood fences surrounding > the bluegrass farms--makes you want to trespass. > But, then, if you like fall weather best, you still can't beat driving > the highways thru the mtns. Very colorful, and to kick the leaves around > your feet as you walk, kinda takes you back to childhood. Yes, the best way > to appreciate the state of Kentucky is to live in another state and come > back for visits. Sometimes we take for granted our own heritage, until we > move away from it for awhile. .......Pat > > -----Original Message----- > From: Judy & Jeff Smith <jjkith@theriver.com> > To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> > Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 12:17 PM > Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKY > > > >Maybe, someday, I'll get to see Kentucky. Dan'l and others have given me > >the desire. > >Judy > >-----Original Message----- > >From: Ramona <kywy@zoomnet.net> > >To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > ><KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> > >Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 7:09 AM > >Subject: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKY > > > > > >>FROM DANIEL BOONE: > >>"I have traveled," he said in his old age, "over many new countries in the > >>great Mississippi Valley; I have critically examined their soils; their > >>mineral > >>wealth; their healthful climates; their manufacturing situations; and the > >>commercial advantages given them by nature. I have discovered where > >>these endowments were given most bountifully in many localities, singly > >>and in groups, but I have never found but one Kentucky---a spot of earth > >>where nature seems to have concentrated all her bounties." > >>I agree completely with Daniel. > >>Ramona > >> > >> > >> > > > > >

This is from my son Mark. Do you know what would have happened if there had been Three Wise Women instead of Three Wise Men? They would have asked directions. Arrived on time. Helped deliver the Baby Jesus. Then cleaned the stall---made a nourishing meal--and found practical gifts. Ramona

I just wanted to let everyone know, I am also part of another group. It's "not even close" to being as friendly and caring as this group. I look forward to getting messages all day long, helps my day at work go so much nicer. Just wanted to thank all of you for being who you are. Thank you Ramona for all you've done for all of us... Leona Crist

To the ladies meeting at Cumberland Falls---when you go to the lodge to eat, be sure and get a table beside the window where you can see out over the forest. Also, observe the little path right beside the window. You may see raccoons, chipmunks, just below the window, and of course, the birds flitting nearby, including hummingbirds. You have to be beside the window for a good view of the animals. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Ramona <kywy@zoomnet.net> To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 4:41 PM Subject: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THANK YOU PAT!!!! >You are doing a wonderful job of posting on all subjects and ideas! >Thank you---between my internet server and my bad back---it's a >up and down day for me. >I love your descriptions of Kentucky--it is beautiful. >Some of our Group is meeting at Cumberland Falls State Park for >a weekend stay. >Aren't they in for a wonderful treat to the eyes, spirit, and taste buds. >I am homesick for Kentucky. >Ramona > > >

You are doing a wonderful job of posting on all subjects and ideas! Thank you---between my internet server and my bad back---it's a up and down day for me. I love your descriptions of Kentucky--it is beautiful. Some of our Group is meeting at Cumberland Falls State Park for a weekend stay. Aren't they in for a wonderful treat to the eyes, spirit, and taste buds. I am homesick for Kentucky. Ramona

Richard your idea of a hat rack is inspired! Lynn and Barbara your poems touched my heart. Barbara and Sandy--Prayers are answered--it is so good to see posting once again. JUDY MARY JOANN LEONA LIV HELEN DOLORES Because of all the wonderful ideas sent it---I think we should vote when everyone has had time to send us their ideas. Does this sound fair? CHANGE SUBJECT: >From the memories stirred in me by your postings. Gramma would send me to the store (I was a child who could keep a secret) for a Twist of Tobaccy---and they were twisted like a figure 8. But now I am remembering the men going to the store for a Plug of Tobacco. What is the difference---was there a difference? Also can anyone else remember their male Kin rolling their own cigarettes? It always amazed me how quickly and neatly they could roll their cigarettes. And they would give me the Prince Albert Tins--I know there were other tobacco in Tins but I remember Prince Albert--I thought his picture was pretty, for my treasures. Richard you stirred this memory in me---does anyone else remember a piece of furniture somewhere between a dresser and a hat-rack. It had a mirror--drawers and along the sides of the mirror pegs to hang one's hats. In our family this piece of furniture always set in the hallway. What was this piece of furniture called? I had not thought of it in years. Does anyone else think we need a picture of a banjo--fiddle--or guitar? Ramona ps memory flash! the men would use the cuffs of their jeans or overalls to flip their ashes in. Remember?

When you come to KY, make it in late April-early May. Everything is in blossom, and the grass is as pretty as you'll ever see it. The dew in the mornings make it glisten like lime green velvet. Anywhere and everywhere you go, it's beautiful. Those stone fences and b/w wood fences surrounding the bluegrass farms--makes you want to trespass. But, then, if you like fall weather best, you still can't beat driving the highways thru the mtns. Very colorful, and to kick the leaves around your feet as you walk, kinda takes you back to childhood. Yes, the best way to appreciate the state of Kentucky is to live in another state and come back for visits. Sometimes we take for granted our own heritage, until we move away from it for awhile. .......Pat -----Original Message----- From: Judy & Jeff Smith <jjkith@theriver.com> To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKY >Maybe, someday, I'll get to see Kentucky. Dan'l and others have given me >the desire. >Judy >-----Original Message----- >From: Ramona <kywy@zoomnet.net> >To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com ><KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> >Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 7:09 AM >Subject: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] THE BEAUTY OF KENTUCKY > > >>FROM DANIEL BOONE: >>"I have traveled," he said in his old age, "over many new countries in the >>great Mississippi Valley; I have critically examined their soils; their >>mineral >>wealth; their healthful climates; their manufacturing situations; and the >>commercial advantages given them by nature. I have discovered where >>these endowments were given most bountifully in many localities, singly >>and in groups, but I have never found but one Kentucky---a spot of earth >>where nature seems to have concentrated all her bounties." >>I agree completely with Daniel. >>Ramona >> >> >> > >

I see my grandfather coming home from the mine - black as can me. I also see my Aunt Myrtle who would have been 98 this year - toting those 7 young'uns of hers over the mountain , walking - between Evarts and St. Charles (in VA). Have any of you been to the Coal Museum in Benham/Lynch - it is a wonderful well-done little museum. One of my fav places to visit. it is on the road going up on Black Moutain over to VA. sandy Pat Oneal wrote: > Ladies, > Let's not focus too much on the "men". Keep in mind the women played a > very important role in our heritage. I see a complete family of settlers, a > log cabin in the background, Man with his KY rifle and two-three rabbits > over his shoulder. Woman and dau. hanging out clothes and handmade quilts > on the line. Grandma on the porch in her rocker. Kids in the yard with > their hound dog, maybe pulling water from the well, or chopping firewood. > Cornfield in background, horse and plow, and maybe an Indian or two gleaming > from the woods in the distance. Over to one side is the family cemetery > with a white picket fence and one tree. (Just how big is the webpage????) > That's my picture of our ancestors, since mine were farmers, > blacksmiths, and general store owners. ............. Pat > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ramona <kywy@zoomnet.net> > To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> > Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:11 AM > Subject: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] OUR KENTUCKY HUNTERS > > >The backwoodsman of Kentucky was the first of our tall men, whose > >words were tall talk and whose deeds were tall tales. Romantic fiction > >has made much of his fierce wild courage and independence and his > >"rough diamond" chivalry as well as his skill with the rifle. > >"That murderous weapon," wrote Audubon of the Kentucky Hunters, "and > >the means of procuring them subsistence during all their wild and > >extensive > >rambles, and is the source of their principal sports and pleasure." > >It also brought them into National attention in the Battle of New Orleans, > >War of 1812. > >Bands of rugged Kentucky frontiersmen, wearing coonskin caps poured > >into General Jackson's ranks without guns. > >"Old Hickory" said to them, "Boys were are your guns?" > >"Got none" was the response. > >"Well then, what are you going to do?" asked "Old Hickory". > >"We'll tell you what we'll do Gin'ral, we'll follow them there Tennesseeans > >into battle, and ever' time one falls we'll jist inherit his gun." > >*No offense to Tennessee--my Kin is from there also!* > >In May of 1822 before a New Orleans audience of stomping, clapping, > >whooping people these "tough as hickory" and "coonskin voters" passed > >from history into legend. > >On this day, Noah Ludlow sang "The Hunters of Kentucky". > >Kind of makes one feel proud to be a Kentuckian--doesn't it? > >Ramona > > > > > > > > > >

Ladies, Let's not focus too much on the "men". Keep in mind the women played a very important role in our heritage. I see a complete family of settlers, a log cabin in the background, Man with his KY rifle and two-three rabbits over his shoulder. Woman and dau. hanging out clothes and handmade quilts on the line. Grandma on the porch in her rocker. Kids in the yard with their hound dog, maybe pulling water from the well, or chopping firewood. Cornfield in background, horse and plow, and maybe an Indian or two gleaming from the woods in the distance. Over to one side is the family cemetery with a white picket fence and one tree. (Just how big is the webpage????) That's my picture of our ancestors, since mine were farmers, blacksmiths, and general store owners. ............. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Ramona <kywy@zoomnet.net> To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:11 AM Subject: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] OUR KENTUCKY HUNTERS >The backwoodsman of Kentucky was the first of our tall men, whose >words were tall talk and whose deeds were tall tales. Romantic fiction >has made much of his fierce wild courage and independence and his >"rough diamond" chivalry as well as his skill with the rifle. >"That murderous weapon," wrote Audubon of the Kentucky Hunters, "and >the means of procuring them subsistence during all their wild and >extensive >rambles, and is the source of their principal sports and pleasure." >It also brought them into National attention in the Battle of New Orleans, >War of 1812. >Bands of rugged Kentucky frontiersmen, wearing coonskin caps poured >into General Jackson's ranks without guns. >"Old Hickory" said to them, "Boys were are your guns?" >"Got none" was the response. >"Well then, what are you going to do?" asked "Old Hickory". >"We'll tell you what we'll do Gin'ral, we'll follow them there Tennesseeans >into battle, and ever' time one falls we'll jist inherit his gun." >*No offense to Tennessee--my Kin is from there also!* >In May of 1822 before a New Orleans audience of stomping, clapping, >whooping people these "tough as hickory" and "coonskin voters" passed >from history into legend. >On this day, Noah Ludlow sang "The Hunters of Kentucky". >Kind of makes one feel proud to be a Kentuckian--doesn't it? >Ramona > > > > >

Sandy; Glad to hear from you and know you are doing well and came through everything ok. Glad you were kept safe and had little damage. I hope the rest of our group fairs as well. Joann ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandy <kfan@earthlink.net> To: <KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS! > Well, made it safely through the storm as we had nothing short of a miracle > and it made a right jog to spare Chatham County. Thanks to all of you for > the good wishes and prayers. You are a wonderful bunch of people. I left > the town where I went early this morning and beat most of the traffic. I > came home to find some branches in the yard, power on , meat still frozen > (even though the power had gone off for a few hours) and the phone > working. I knew Barb was doing okay since I got on my boyfriends computer > and ICQ and found her on also. Hope everyone else did okay that was in the > path and had to evacuate. > thanks again. > sandy > > Ramona wrote: > > > Let us all welcome: > > Woodrldl > > Mary > > HammettPat > > Jan > > Rick > > Would you all please send us a brief description of yourselves and what > > you would like to see on the Kentucky Legends site. > > Thank you, > > Ramona

Thank you Lynn for your suggestion! What a great idea! Why didn't I think of that ? I will start doing that right away, my genealogy was taking over my computer! I knew someone out there would know what to do!! Thanks again for the great tip! Leona of Canada Lynn McKay wrote: > I find that by saving to disc I can go back and read later what I might not > have time for now, or what I would like to keep for reference. > > I have a disc for KY Legends, another for personal emails, one for computer > tips, one for genealogy future leads, etc. I use Outlook Express, but there > is probably a similar way to do it on all mail programs. > > I put a floppy in drive A: highlight the message I want to save: click > "save as" under file: click A-drive for location: then save. I can then > delete the message in the email inbox, and that eliminates the clutter and > fullness there. > > When I want to read or answer what's on A:, I just open it on the disc. > > Hope this helps. > > Lynn > > >

Barbara - You are so right! There is no place like home. You know what the hardest part of this was - deciding what to take and what not to take , knowing there might be anything left to come back to. That was so hard and then to drive away from the house on Tuesday morning. sandy barbara wrote: > Hey Sandy, Glad to hear you are home and everything okay > > there is no place like home, is there? > > barbara

My grandmother use to live in Gravel Switch years and years ago. She was Mabel Penn,

Hey Sandy, Glad to hear you are home and everything okay there is no place like home, is there? barbara

Where is Gravel Switch, KY? Gravel Switch is in Marion County at the junction of KY 243 and the L & N RR tracks. Marvin

Well, made it safely through the storm as we had nothing short of a miracle and it made a right jog to spare Chatham County. Thanks to all of you for the good wishes and prayers. You are a wonderful bunch of people. I left the town where I went early this morning and beat most of the traffic. I came home to find some branches in the yard, power on , meat still frozen (even though the power had gone off for a few hours) and the phone working. I knew Barb was doing okay since I got on my boyfriends computer and ICQ and found her on also. Hope everyone else did okay that was in the path and had to evacuate. thanks again. sandy Ramona wrote: > Let us all welcome: > Woodrldl > Mary > HammettPat > Jan > Rick > Would you all please send us a brief description of yourselves and what > you would like to see on the Kentucky Legends site. > Thank you, > Ramona

haha... yea, been there, done that.... Leona ---------- > From: RichPump <RichPump@wf.net> > To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] WEB IDEAS----THANK YOU! > Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 11:30 AM > > I knew a few that chewed chewing tobacco and dipped snuff. But you had > better not mention their not being very lady like or they would show you > the unlady like end of switch. To say nothing of Grandpa. <G> Richard... > > Leona Crist wrote: > > > > That reminds me of my Grandma Boyd. She used to sit on the front porch > > with her old granny dress pushed between her legs in her rocker, smoking > > her corn cob pipe.. not very lady like I'm afraid... Hadn't thought of that > > for awhile... Thanks Richard for bringing back that memory... Leona > > > > ---------- > > > From: RichPump <RichPump@wf.net> > > > To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > > > Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] WEB IDEAS----THANK YOU! > > > Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 9:43 AM > > > > > > I forgot corncob pipes have a few in my collection. Richard... > > > > > > > > > RichPump wrote: > > > > > > > > Hello Folks: > > > > I was thinking instead of flags, maybe a hat rack. With coonskin, Union > > and > > > > Confederate caps, and so on for each historic event. To show all > > welcome. > > > > could even have one for Schools. I don't know how you could leave out > > stills > > > > and Derby? Richard... > > > > > > > > Ramona wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Good Morning to All, > > > > > On our Web Images we have now: > > > > > Buckskins---OK > > > > > Log Cabin--OK > > > > > Long Rifles---I like this idea! > > > > > Farmer with Plow---I like this idea too. > > > > > Mary, my mind went blank--As Kin, You know I also had ancestors that > > > > > fought for both sides during the Civil War. > > > > > Pat came up with the idea of the Confederate and Union Flags Crossed. > > > > > How's this sound? > > > > > We all know that KY was the state known for "brother against brother" > > > > > during that "dark and bloody time" as Gramma always referred to the > > WAR. > > > > > Thank you all---and give me feed back---this is your site! > > > > > Ramona > > > > > > > > Ramona wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Good Morning to All, > > > > > On our Web Images we have now: > > > > > Buckskins---OK > > > > > Log Cabin--OK > > > > > Long Rifles---I like this idea! > > > > > Farmer with Plow---I like this idea too. > > > > > Mary, my mind went blank--As Kin, You know I also had ancestors that > > > > > fought for both sides during the Civil War. > > > > > Pat came up with the idea of the Confederate and Union Flags Crossed. > > > > > How's this sound? > > > > > We all know that KY was the state known for "brother against brother" > > > > > during that "dark and bloody time" as Gramma always referred to the > > WAR. > > > > > Thank you all---and give me feed back---this is your site! > > > > > Ramona > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 > > > > > > > > HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator > > > > VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator > > > > ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator > > > > > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm > > > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm > > > > http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html > > > > > > -- > > > Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 > > > > > > HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator > > > VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator > > > ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator > > > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm > > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm > > > http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html > > > > > -- > Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 > > HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator > VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator > ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm > http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html >

I knew a few that chewed chewing tobacco and dipped snuff. But you had better not mention their not being very lady like or they would show you the unlady like end of switch. To say nothing of Grandpa. <G> Richard... Leona Crist wrote: > > That reminds me of my Grandma Boyd. She used to sit on the front porch > with her old granny dress pushed between her legs in her rocker, smoking > her corn cob pipe.. not very lady like I'm afraid... Hadn't thought of that > for awhile... Thanks Richard for bringing back that memory... Leona > > ---------- > > From: RichPump <RichPump@wf.net> > > To: KENTUCKY-LEGENDS-L@folklore.rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [KENTUCKY-LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE] WEB IDEAS----THANK YOU! > > Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 9:43 AM > > > > I forgot corncob pipes have a few in my collection. Richard... > > > > > > RichPump wrote: > > > > > > Hello Folks: > > > I was thinking instead of flags, maybe a hat rack. With coonskin, Union > and > > > Confederate caps, and so on for each historic event. To show all > welcome. > > > could even have one for Schools. I don't know how you could leave out > stills > > > and Derby? Richard... > > > > > > Ramona wrote: > > > > > > > > Good Morning to All, > > > > On our Web Images we have now: > > > > Buckskins---OK > > > > Log Cabin--OK > > > > Long Rifles---I like this idea! > > > > Farmer with Plow---I like this idea too. > > > > Mary, my mind went blank--As Kin, You know I also had ancestors that > > > > fought for both sides during the Civil War. > > > > Pat came up with the idea of the Confederate and Union Flags Crossed. > > > > How's this sound? > > > > We all know that KY was the state known for "brother against brother" > > > > during that "dark and bloody time" as Gramma always referred to the > WAR. > > > > Thank you all---and give me feed back---this is your site! > > > > Ramona > > > > > > Ramona wrote: > > > > > > > > Good Morning to All, > > > > On our Web Images we have now: > > > > Buckskins---OK > > > > Log Cabin--OK > > > > Long Rifles---I like this idea! > > > > Farmer with Plow---I like this idea too. > > > > Mary, my mind went blank--As Kin, You know I also had ancestors that > > > > fought for both sides during the Civil War. > > > > Pat came up with the idea of the Confederate and Union Flags Crossed. > > > > How's this sound? > > > > We all know that KY was the state known for "brother against brother" > > > > during that "dark and bloody time" as Gramma always referred to the > WAR. > > > > Thank you all---and give me feed back---this is your site! > > > > Ramona > > > > > > -- > > > Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 > > > > > > HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator > > > VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator > > > ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator > > > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm > > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm > > > http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html > > > > -- > > Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 > > > > HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator > > VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator > > ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm > > http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html > > -- Mailto:RichPump@wf.net ICQ # 898319 HOWLAND-L List Co-ordinator ILTAZEWE-L List Co-ordinator VARNER-L List Co-ordinator TXYOUNG-L List Co-ordinator ILPIATT-L List Co-ordinator WOODWORKING-L list Co-ordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilpiatt/piatt.htm http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richpump/YoungCountyCemPage.htm http://www.wf.net/~richpump/HowlandOnLine.html

Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:57 AM Some damages in Martin County. Florida Power lines and poles were damaged throughout 25,000 homes in Martin and St Lucie without power 9,000 still without today extensive beach erosion along Hutchinson Island with 20 percent of the samd eroded in many areas Several docks along Indian River had extensive damage, including the dock for the House of Refugee and the public doc at the Jensen Causeway. Others were still under water a retaining wall and patio just north of Bathtub Beach washed away The ocean and Indian River met across MacArthur Boulevard in several spots Tuesday night Waters washed over Jensen Beach Causeway Tuesday night Trees were down in several areas, including the Jensen and Stuart Causeways, Indian Stree (our street) Indian River Drive, and at the entrance to the Treasure Coast Square Mall Boats overturned streets flooded a mile long stretch of a1a closed because water from indian river was washing away at land west of the highway And that is just here in Martin County West Palm Beach had their own damages. We were really lucky this time. If it had hit head on, a direct h it, if it had not turned North then it would have been horrible. We (Jerry and I ) were keeping a close eye to see if it was going to turn. If it had not turned, and they knew for sure it was going to hit West Palm Beach on a direct hit, then we would have loaded up the birds and went to the stadium which is 20 miles away. But since it turned North, we felt we should stay here. No way would we get out on the highways and try to get out. Going west through higway 70, which is how we would have gone, is a two lane road, and it usually takes us 3 hours to get to the West Coast. It took them almost 8 hours. and at times, they were sitting still Highway 60, which is abov e and goes through was under water at times. So we did what we felt best. There is no way to know what you will do, until it is time. We were prepared to hunker down here, we had other neighbors and had a little look out for each other group, and was ready. But then we knew if it turned out to be really a direct hit, then we would have put the birds in the car, and whatever food and water we could and go to the stadium. As for living here on the coast with hurricanes, I think you can see now, that Florida is not the only place. Floyd has gone on up the coast. So we are just as safe here as anywhere else, if you think about it. You all could be hit tonight with a tornado. Who knows. Yes, it was scary. Yes, we did not sleep. Our electric was off and on, off and on. When cable went out around 3, I got really concerned. Nothing on radio. But we knew that it had turned North, and all we could do was wait. Finally the cable came back on around 6. We had tv coverage 24 hours a day on what was happening. The stations pre empted all the networks and went local. That was how we were able to know what was going on. Plus I was getting bulletins on the computer from the storm center. I have to give Jerry credit for not getting into a panic. Even though we had a fussy sister and sister in law and nagging kids trying to get us to leave---- we did what we thought we had to do So now, it is over. I dont think Gert will be much of a threat to us. But we are watching. You should have seen our house, we had all the outside furniture, grill and stuff in the middle hallway. You could not walk down that hall. Water was stored in the kitchen, gallons and gallons of drinking water, plus bottle full for toilet if needed and i kept the washer full of clean water. Food packed in refrig. A neighbor who worked at Walmart came and gave out bread. It was given to her, so she gave us two loaves. We didnt need it, but just in case, we had it. People boarded up their windows with plywood. All stores were closed. We kept the car full of gas. Had flashlites ready. Jerry cooked a roast, which we are still eating plus made gallons of ice tea. The beaches are still off limit. Of course, there are those who go anyhow. But you really arent allowed. Well, that is about it. I know we are lucky, as I saw what happened in Andrew, and I was beginning to think that was going to happen here, too. The entire East Coast has really been lucky, so far. well, got to go and see what needs to be done. I emptied all the extra jugs of water and need to put them back where they belong. Need to put the emergency candles and all that back where it belongs, just in case we need it again. We give the Good Lord above 100 per cent credit for turning this hurricane and keeping us safe. I was sent an attachment and would like to copy what it says----- very true Good Morning I am God, Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If the devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFJTD (something for Jesue to do) box. It will be addressed in MY time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on it or attempt to remove it. Holding on or removing will delay the resoultion of your problem. If it is a situatilon that you think you arfe capable of handling, please consult me in prayer to be sure that is the proper resolution. Because I do not sleep, nor do I slumber, there is no need for you to lose any sleep. Rest my child, If you need to contact me, I am only a prayer away. As with all good things, please pass this on. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and warm wishes. Barbara