My son took pictures of pumpkin carvings near his home in Vestal NY. The carvings are remarkable. Here is the site if you care to view it. http://www.pbase.com/bill_b/the_great_pumpkin_display&page=1 ooo---This Email Scanned for Virus---ooo by ooo--- Norton Anti-Virus---ooo

Thanks, Dot, for sharing the pictures! What clever people they must be to do such a terrific job. Judy mailto:kilkee@attbi.com Dorothy Borne wrote: >My son took pictures of pumpkin carvings near his home in Vestal NY. The >carvings are remarkable. Here is the site if you care to view it. > >http://www.pbase.com/bill_b/the_great_pumpkin_display&page=1 >ooo---This Email Scanned for Virus---ooo > by > ooo--- Norton Anti-Virus---ooo > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > >

When my son was in the Navy he was friends with a nice southern boy who was big into re-enactments. He and I sat and talked for hours about it and it really sounded fascinating. He told me his favorite place to re-enact was Gettysburg. Told me some fascinating stories of ghosts and battles going on again that would wake them in the middle of the night. I am in a very historical area of Penna and about 1/2 mile down the road is the Swetland Homestead. I'm not a big history buff but it's supposedly been there since 1700's or 1800's. They have restored it and at Christmas time it is beautiful. There are woman in dress of the day cooking in the kitchen using an old old fireplace. The Christmas tree even has "real" candles burning on it. Once a year in the summer they have all these people come in a re-enact a battle. It's very interesting seeing these guys walking around in those old uniforms, living in tents and cooking and just doing everything as if it were back then. ellen ps...........My trip to NYC yesterday was nice. Ground Zero was sad, but it's more like a construction site now with all kinds of construction noise. I took pics if anyone would like to see them email me and I will send them, hopefully they will be legible I'm not the best photographer LOL

Pat - I wonder if it was Alfalfa or that other little cute kid -he was small and had freckles -Marie G

Doris, See that! You never know. I lived in an apartment building when I first got married and had a neighbor that was a 4th cousin and never knew it until years later. The Plimoth Plantation is a wonderful experience. While in one of the house I saw plants hanging from the ceiling by the fireplace. When I asked what they were she was astonished. She said "Why they are my peas drying. Haven't you hung yours yet?" It really was like being in 1627. Some day I will go back. Dot ooo---This Email Scanned for Virus---ooo by ooo--- Norton Anti-Virus---ooo > > They sound as good as the bunch at Plimoth Plantation, where we stopped on > vacation some eleven years ago. Their setting is 1627, and they'll even look > blank if you refer to Charles I, who was beheaded only a couple of decades > later. They are the best re-enactment I've ever seen in terms of staying in > their setting and detecting anachronisms. > > About five years ago our daughter visited the same place while she was on > vacation. A lady whose re-enactment name was "Goody Tracy" showed her the > handwork she was doing and spent a good block of time with her. It wasn't > until Sue got back home that she found out that the real Goody Tracy from > 1627 was an ancestress of hers through my husband's line, and what was more, > Goody Tracy's sister was married to the brother of one of my own ancestors. > Lots of family there! > > Doris in Colorado (Up2Nutrix@aol.com) > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -- > Jim Elliot, missionary and martyr > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

In a message dated 10/25/2002 1:00:56 PM Mountain Standard Time, NJ-MEMORIES-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > The reinactors there ,if they have their hats on ,are "on duty".this means > if you ask them a question,they will only answer it as if they are in the > 1800's. They sound as good as the bunch at Plimoth Plantation, where we stopped on vacation some eleven years ago. Their setting is 1627, and they'll even look blank if you refer to Charles I, who was beheaded only a couple of decades later. They are the best re-enactment I've ever seen in terms of staying in their setting and detecting anachronisms. About five years ago our daughter visited the same place while she was on vacation. A lady whose re-enactment name was "Goody Tracy" showed her the handwork she was doing and spent a good block of time with her. It wasn't until Sue got back home that she found out that the real Goody Tracy from 1627 was an ancestress of hers through my husband's line, and what was more, Goody Tracy's sister was married to the brother of one of my own ancestors. Lots of family there! Doris in Colorado (Up2Nutrix@aol.com) "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -- Jim Elliot, missionary and martyr

Marie, One time we were either going to or returning from my grandfathers and on Rte 22 between Plainfield and Somerville area. I think it was Thanksgiving, but can't remember. There was a parade in NYC and lo and behold guess who was on the road with us. Hopalong's horse in his trailer. Was he named Topper? Can't remember. My brother liked Hopalong when he was young and had a big mural painted on his bedroom wall of Hopalong on his horse. My brother thinks there was no one like John Wayne. He is so disgusted. They just took a boat trip around the island to look at the star's homes when he was in Cal. Someone bought John's home and they are tearing it down to build something else. Pat

Marie, I read that in the newspaper, but didn't recognize his name and they didn't name the character he played. Said that he was freckle-faced and played in some of the episodes, but I don't think it was over a long period of time. Pat

Diesel - was the guy who played Spanky Ben Alexander who played Sgt Joe Friday's assistant ---(Dragnet) -----------Marie G

we have a local tv station that shows our local news at night - during the day it was ANC - All News Channel but now they are showing half hour old shows - some I just about remember -one was on today called The Bowie - yesterday they had old cowboy movie - Remember Frontier Playhouse - it came on here at 6PM and had westerns of Tom Mix, Tim Holt, Hopalong Cassidy etc - movie was an hour long - Loved that show - we were just finishing dinner and I would have my dishes soaking and then make a dash into the kitchen to do a few - where doing dishes was a 15 minute thing when I watched Frontier Playhouse it became an hour - Marie G

You say your missed Alcoa hour because your mom had you go to bed - I was married at that time and had children -----Marie G

Has anyone heard of one of the Little Rascals getting murdered this week - just caught the tail end of the news report and didn't hear anymore later - Marie G

Ann, What a great poem! It is also so very "fitting"for our NJ Memory group.This list has a wonderful,and caring bunch of people on it. Happy to be a part of all of you. Jerilyn

I thought you all would enjoy this poem someone sent to me. Ann > Dear God, > > I'm writing to say I'm sorry > For being angry yesterday > When you seemed to ignore my prayer > And things didn't go my way > > First, my car broke down > I was very late for work > But I missed that awful accident > Was that your handiwork? > > I found a house I loved > But others got there first > I was angry, then relieved > When I heard the pipes had burst! > > Yesterday, I found the perfect dress > But the color was too pale > Today, I found the dress in red > Would you believe, it was on sale! > > I know you're watching over me > And I'm feeling truly blessed > For no matter what I pray for > You always know what's best! > > I have this circle of E-mail friends, > Who mean the world to me; > Some days I "send" and "send", > At other times, I let them be. > > When I see each name downloaded, > And view the message they've sent; > I know they've thought of me that day, > And "well wishes" were their intent. > > I am so blessed to have these friends, > With whom I've grown so close; > So this little poem I dedicate to them, > Because to me they are the "Most"! > > So to you, my friends, I would like to say, > Thank you for being a part; > Of all my daily contacts, > This comes right from my heart. > > God bless you all is my prayer today, > I'm honored to call you "friend"; > I pray the Lord will keep you safe, > Until we write again. > > God Bless You.

Robin, Last summer [2001]Tom and I and our friend Carol took the boat over from Fort Mott to Pea Patch Island to Fort Delaware.We spent a delightful day,even though it was super hot and humid ,touring the fort. The reinactors there ,if they have their hats on ,are "on duty".this means if you ask them a question,they will only answer it as if they are in the 1800's.For instance,ask them if they ever saw a car,and they would stare at you blankly.Ask them if they know who Abraham Lincoln is ,and they might reply "My Commander-in-chief",or the "chief enemy of the Confederate States"! Our family loves going to Fort Mott.One does not need a vivid imagination to almost hear the history that took place there and at Fort Delaware.History buffs,children ,and naturalists alike equally enjoy a trip there.I would highly recommend that anyone coming to South Jersey or Delaware plan a side trip to the two forts opposite each other on the Delaware River.You won't be sorry you did. Tonight my husband and I are home nursing wicked colds.We were supposed to be dining in Penns Grove with Jack Allen and his wife.We are sorry we are missing it,but hope to reschedule soon.

Diesel, It isn't polite to ask a lady how she "made out" at her high school reunion! :-) Jerilyn

Doris, When I read that article somewhere I figured if I am going to die, what harm can coughing do? It may not be approved by certain groups, but it just may help. Thanks for your input. Pat

October the 12th will find me at Trenton's new hotel for 55 yr class reunion luncheon of Trenton High School --maybe I will see all the boys I was in love with ------Marie G Marie, You never told us how you made out? Your only three years ahead of me, I bet I might know some of folks who showed up for your reunion. Diesel

Hello Everyone, Here is a website to check-out. Has anyone been there since they fixed it up? I took the boy's and my husband a couple of years ago and they had a blast. We even took a boat ride over to what my grandfather called "Pea patch Isaland". It is a nature preserve and a national Park. It has old bunkers and buildings that I beleiev go back as far as the Civil War. It is a beautiful place now. http://www.pennsville.org/frames.htm Take Care, Robin

In a message dated 10/23/2002 10:02:13 PM Mountain Standard Time, NJ-MEMORIES-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > But two hours after eating dinner, it is around 180-190. Is > this normal? > Probably not. Are you insulin-dependent, or do you take oral antidiabetics (like Glucotrol) or control your sugar with diet alone? Sounds as if you ought to check with your doc about whether you need to be giving yourself an insulin injection about a half hour or so before eating, or possibly increasing your dosage of oral antidiabetic. Doris in Colorado (Up2Nutrix@aol.com) "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -- Jim Elliot, missionary and martyr