---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: bob lerma <[email protected]> Date: Wed, May 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM Subject: Fwd: Fw: Just Checking In To: Eran <[email protected]>, PattY <[email protected]>, Corey Chappell <[email protected]>, Cris Murphy <[email protected]> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Karen DeBolt <[email protected]> Date: Wed, May 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM Subject: Fw: Just Checking In To: Bob L <[email protected]>, Bob Reponte <[email protected]>, Bobbi Jo Roberts <[email protected]>, Kenny <[email protected]>, Roy Lawrence <[email protected]> I've read this one before, but it always brings tears to my eyes and tugs at my heart. God Bless you one and all. Karen --- On *Wed, 5/25/11, [email protected] <[email protected]>* wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Just Checking In To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 10:20 AM *Subject:* FW: Just Checking In --- On *Mon, 5/23/11, keith Louden <[email protected]>* wrote: From: keith Louden <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Just Checking In To: "keith Louden" <[email protected]> Date: Monday, May 23, 2011, 9:48 PM ------------------------------ *From:* Keith : ) : ) *Subject:* Fwd: Just Checking In ------------------------------ *A minister passing through his church ** In the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar And see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, A man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw The man hadn't shaved in a while.* * His shirt was kinda shabby And his coat was worn and frayed, The man knelt, he bowed his head, Then rose and walked away. In the days that followed, Each noon time came this chap, Each time he knelt just for a moment, A lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew, With robbery a main fear, He decided to stop the man and ask him, 'What are you doing here?' The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, For finding strength and power.* * 'I stay only moments, see, Because the factory is so far away; As I kneel here talking to the Lord, This is kinda what I say: 'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS MIKE CHECKING IN TODAY.' The minister feeling foolish, Told Mike, that was fine. He told the man he was welcome To come and pray just anytime Time to go, Mike smiled, said 'Thanks.' He hurried to the door. The minister knelt at the altar, He'd never done it before. His cold heart melted, warmed with love, And met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, He repeated old Mike's prayer: 'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY.' Past noon one day, the minister noticed That old Mike hadn't come. As more days passed without Mike, He began to worry some. At the factory, he asked about him, Learning he was ill.* * The hospital staff was worried, But he'd given them a thrill. The week that Mike was with them, Brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward. The head nurse couldn't understand Why Mike was so glad, When no flowers, calls or cards came, Not a visitor he had. The minister stayed by his bed, He voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Mike spoke Up and with a winsome smile; 'the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, That he's in here all the while* * Everyday at noon He's here, A dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, Leans over and says to me:* * 'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, MIKE, HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN.* * ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY, I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO Mike, THIS IS JESUS CHECKING IN TODAY.'* * If this blesses you, pass it on. Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart May God hold you in the palm of His hand And Angels watch over you. Please pass this page on to your friends & loved ones. If you aren't ashamed. Jesus said,* * ' If you are ashamed of me,' I will be ashamed Of you before my Father.' If you are not ashamed, pass this on.* * ** So, FRIEND, this is ME ... "Just Checking In Today"* -- Life may not be the party we hoped for.. But while we're here we might as well dance !

Hello to the Great, Great, Platte County Email List !! Today I've had a thought - only one thought, but a thought nonetheless. I've come to the realization that the lineage of a good portion of original Platte County Pioneers has been researched and is well documented through the efforts of individual genealogists. Additionally, several Family Trees are today, archived via Gedcom protocol. I'm wondering if anyone has given thought to putting all this information into one main Gedcom file, tying them all together. The information is already there, it just hasn't been assembled. I'm thinking that it would be a first if it were done, and it could be updated as new research results become available. Now, THAT would be genealogy at it's best, a worthy undertaking. Since I have a crystal ball and can see the future (Ahem), I would think that a group of volunteers would be formed under one individual who directs the effort and this person would author the Massive Gedcom file. Volunteers would obtain and input information to the author. A community effort could make this work. I would volunteer but can't author since I'm too old (63). Chris would be a good author but don't think she'll be available. An 11 year engagement probably means a 30 year honeymoon so it would be somewhere around 2041 before she could start (Smile). Childhood Dish from my Past 1 slicing cucumber 1 medium mild onion Apple Vinegar Container of Sour Creme Dill Weed (NOT Dill Seed) Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and the onion into a nonmetallic bowl. Since the use of Dill Weed and Apple Vinegar is a personal preference, I can't give exact measurements, however, it's best to add sparingly at this point. Mix it all up, then add the sour creme. Thin with milk as desired. Here, do some taste tests and add Apple Vinegar and Dill Weed as required, if required. Refrigerate for a few hours, mix, then serve. Here, personal preferences direct salt and pepper usage, but salt is usually required. Use over Baked, Boiled or Fried potatoes. I think Fried is the best. Tomasz

LOL Tom, what's being 63 got to do with it! I'll be there in a few short years.I nominate YOU! Only a week honeymoon. Bob has taken a job with better pay , benefits and 60 miles closer to home so this will be the only time he has for a year... so get busy Tom.It sounds like an awesome project right up your alley. Hey why isn't Dean weighing in on this. Between the both of you it would be factual.... and comical! Cris On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Thomas E. Lassek <[email protected]>wrote: > Hello to the Great, Great, Platte County Email List !! > > Today I've had a thought - only one thought, but a thought nonetheless. > I've come to the realization that the lineage of a good portion of original > Platte County Pioneers has been researched and is well documented through > the efforts of individual genealogists. Additionally, several Family Trees > are today, archived via Gedcom protocol. > > I'm wondering if anyone has given thought to putting all this > information into one main Gedcom file, tying them all together. The > information is already there, it just hasn't been assembled. I'm thinking > that it would be a first if it were done, and it could be updated as new > research results become available. Now, THAT would be genealogy at it's > best, a worthy undertaking. > > Since I have a crystal ball and can see the future (Ahem), I would > think that a group of volunteers would be formed under one individual who > directs the effort and this person would author the Massive Gedcom file. > Volunteers would obtain and input information to the author. A community > effort could make this work. > > I would volunteer but can't author since I'm too old (63). Chris would > be a good author but don't think she'll be available. An 11 year engagement > probably means a 30 year honeymoon so it would be somewhere around 2041 > before she could start (Smile). > > Childhood Dish from my Past > > 1 slicing cucumber > 1 medium mild onion > Apple Vinegar > Container of Sour Creme > Dill Weed (NOT Dill Seed) > > Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and the onion into a nonmetallic bowl. > Since the use of Dill Weed and Apple Vinegar is a personal preference, I > can't give exact measurements, however, it's best to add sparingly at this > point. Mix it all up, then add the sour creme. Thin with milk as desired. > Here, do some taste tests and add Apple Vinegar and Dill Weed as required, > if required. Refrigerate for a few hours, mix, then serve. Here, personal > preferences direct salt and pepper usage, but salt is usually required. > > Use over Baked, Boiled or Fried potatoes. I think Fried is the best. > > Tomasz > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Life may not be the party we hoped for.. But while we're here we might as well dance !

the recipe sounds similar to something my mom used to make, without the sour cream. Wouldnt the sour cream curdle with the vinegar? On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Thomas E. Lassek <[email protected]>wrote: > Hello to the Great, Great, Platte County Email List !! > > Today I've had a thought - only one thought, but a thought nonetheless. > I've come to the realization that the lineage of a good portion of original > Platte County Pioneers has been researched and is well documented through > the efforts of individual genealogists. Additionally, several Family Trees > are today, archived via Gedcom protocol. > > I'm wondering if anyone has given thought to putting all this > information into one main Gedcom file, tying them all together. The > information is already there, it just hasn't been assembled. I'm thinking > that it would be a first if it were done, and it could be updated as new > research results become available. Now, THAT would be genealogy at it's > best, a worthy undertaking. > > Since I have a crystal ball and can see the future (Ahem), I would > think that a group of volunteers would be formed under one individual who > directs the effort and this person would author the Massive Gedcom file. > Volunteers would obtain and input information to the author. A community > effort could make this work. > > I would volunteer but can't author since I'm too old (63). Chris would > be a good author but don't think she'll be available. An 11 year engagement > probably means a 30 year honeymoon so it would be somewhere around 2041 > before she could start (Smile). > > Childhood Dish from my Past > > 1 slicing cucumber > 1 medium mild onion > Apple Vinegar > Container of Sour Creme > Dill Weed (NOT Dill Seed) > > Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and the onion into a nonmetallic bowl. > Since the use of Dill Weed and Apple Vinegar is a personal preference, I > can't give exact measurements, however, it's best to add sparingly at this > point. Mix it all up, then add the sour creme. Thin with milk as desired. > Here, do some taste tests and add Apple Vinegar and Dill Weed as required, > if required. Refrigerate for a few hours, mix, then serve. Here, personal > preferences direct salt and pepper usage, but salt is usually required. > > Use over Baked, Boiled or Fried potatoes. I think Fried is the best. > > Tomasz > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Life may not be the party we hoped for.. But while we're here we might as well dance !

Crispy fried potatoes and also a sandwich.....went to Cliff Stopaks funeral Saturday. He would have been pleased to see that many people there. LIZ BONHAM 8225 CLAIRMONT AVE OMAHA NE 68172 [email protected] 402-331-0391 --- On Thu, 5/26/11, Thomas E. Lassek <[email protected]> wrote: > From: Thomas E. Lassek <[email protected]> > Subject: [NEPLATTE] Saint Thomas > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 2:13 PM > Hello to the Great, Great, Platte > County Email List !! > >      Today I've had a thought - only > one thought, but a thought nonetheless. I've come to the > realization that the lineage of a good portion of original > Platte County Pioneers has been researched and is well > documented through the efforts of individual genealogists. > Additionally, several Family Trees are today, archived via > Gedcom protocol. > >      I'm wondering if anyone has given > thought to putting all this information into one main Gedcom > file, tying them all together. The information is already > there, it just hasn't been assembled. I'm thinking that it > would be a first if it were done, and it could be updated as > new research results become available. Now, THAT would be > genealogy at it's best, a worthy undertaking. > >      Since I have a crystal ball and > can see the future (Ahem), I would think that a group of > volunteers would be formed under one individual who directs > the effort and this person would author the Massive Gedcom > file. Volunteers would obtain and input information to the > author. A community effort could make this work. > >      I would volunteer but can't author > since I'm too old (63). Chris would be a good author but > don't think she'll be available. An 11 year engagement > probably means a 30 year honeymoon so it would be somewhere > around 2041 before she could start (Smile). > > Childhood Dish from my Past > > 1 slicing cucumber > 1 medium mild onion > Apple Vinegar > Container of Sour Creme > Dill Weed (NOT Dill Seed) > > Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and the onion into a > nonmetallic bowl. Since the use of Dill Weed and Apple > Vinegar is a personal preference, I can't give exact > measurements, however, it's best to add sparingly at this > point. Mix it all up, then add the sour creme. Thin with > milk as desired. Here, do some taste tests and add Apple > Vinegar and Dill Weed as required, if required. Refrigerate > for a few hours, mix, then serve. Here, personal preferences > direct salt and pepper usage, but salt is usually required. > > Use over Baked, Boiled or Fried potatoes. I think Fried is > the best. > > Tomasz > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the > subject and the body of the message >

I'm thinking that he would be pleased even more if he himself weren't there. Liz, what's the significance of crispy fried potatoes and a sandwich ?? Tomasz On May 29, 2011, at 3:38 PM, Liz Bonham <[email protected]> wrote: > Crispy fried potatoes and also a sandwich.....went to Cliff Stopaks funeral Saturday. He would have been pleased to see that many people there. > LIZ BONHAM > 8225 CLAIRMONT AVE > OMAHA NE 68172 > [email protected] > 402-331-0391