I think we are talking 2 different methods here. There are needles with an open end that the thread slips into the notch. That one, of course is open. To thread a close ended needle, the wire loop works. Those can be gotten in the catalogs that come in the mail. You know, those notion ones, like Miles Kimball and such. Odds and ends where you can find all sorts of stuff. My grandmother had a thimble with the wire loop in a slide attachment. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, Oct 28, 2009 2:58 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] Self-threading needles I have these needles. They are ok, but you have to make sure you hold the thread at the eye when pulling through the material you are sewing. Otherwise, the thread pops out of the eye and it become Very Annoying Very Quickly. <smile> Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tracy Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal My mom has self-threading needles. I have no clue how they work. I think my sister explained it to me, but as you can tell I did not understand it, or it went right over my head. I'm sure you can purchase in a notions/fabric store. tracy --- On Wed, 10/28/09, Mary wrote: Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making. It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card. I love it. My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards. I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes. Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts. The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get. You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders. They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message U t =

There are aids out there to help with the needle threading. Even magnifying glasses attached to the needle holder. I am hoping to teach myself how to tat. That is the old way of making lace besides crocheting. I have the kit so now need the time. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, Oct 28, 2009 11:35 am Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Yes, judy being frugal just makes sense in so many ways. Some of 'those ways" are going by the way side, because us women aren't teaching the younger women how to do it! How do you do those things? My problem is I need instructions! Or someone to show me! I've been considering looking for a local group that quilts, I know they're around, but must be a smaller group!? When I volunteered in my local thirft shop the ladies would come in after we kept things for them, & they're not far from where I live, but where?! Darn! I marvel at my son's train blanket that was made 13 years ago, so wonderfully in OH/WVA area, where I'm from & send down to his grandmother to give him! Now this is well-made & will be cherished from me for sure! I may or maybe not give to him when he's older! Giggle! (I'm kidding, of course, but marvel at the simpicity & workmanship! I saw that because I'm getting older, & beginning to get bored with my life, as it is, & have more time to pe! rhaps devote now to something crafty! Anyonew know of crafts on the net that are fun, & whatever?! Let me know! (OH and how you thread a needle when you can't see too well too!) Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have these needles. They are ok, but you have to make sure you hold the thread at the eye when pulling through the material you are sewing. Otherwise, the thread pops out of the eye and it become Very Annoying Very Quickly. <smile> Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tracy Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal My mom has self-threading needles. I have no clue how they work. I think my sister explained it to me, but as you can tell I did not understand it, or it went right over my head. I'm sure you can purchase in a notions/fabric store.   tracy --- On Wed, 10/28/09, Mary wrote: Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making.  It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card.  I love it.  My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards.  I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes.  Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts.  The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get.  You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders.  They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making. It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card. I love it. My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards. I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes. Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts. The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get. You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders. They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy. Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:35 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Yes, judy being frugal just makes sense in so many ways. Some of 'those ways" are going by the way side, because us women aren't teaching the younger women how to do it! How do you do those things? My problem is I need instructions! Or someone to show me! I've been considering looking for a local group that quilts, I know they're around, but must be a smaller group!? When I volunteered in my local thirft shop the ladies would come in after we kept things for them, & they're not far from where I live, but where?! Darn! I marvel at my son's train blanket that was made 13 years ago, so wonderfully in OH/WVA area, where I'm from & send down to his grandmother to give him! Now this is well-made & will be cherished from me for sure! I may or maybe not give to him when he's older! Giggle! (I'm kidding, of course, but marvel at the simpicity & workmanship! I saw that because I'm getting older, & beginning to get bored with my life, as it is, & have more time to pe! rhaps devote now to something crafty! Anyonew know of crafts on the net that are fun, & whatever?! Let me know! (OH and how you thread a needle when you can't see too well too!) Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Welcome Home, Don! -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Don Churchfield Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:31 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Veterans and lost loved ones First of all, to those who recently lost loved ones, you are in our prayers. Hold on to those precious memories and remember the good times you had together. As for veterans, being a veteran with 20 years of active military service, I appreciate all the comments that have been made about honoring those who have served. I served from 1964 to 1984, and, of course, that was during the Viet Nam era. Even though I did not go to Viet Nam myself, I did volunteer to go but there was a shortage in my specialty in Europe and in the states, and there was not a shortage in Viet Nam. Still I endured some of the hate and so on that military members went through, and that was not good. Being the Chaplain for the local Disabled American Veterans chapter, I deal a lot with veterans of that time period, and some of the hardships they endure to this day are terrible. Although I never went into declared combat, I did go to areas a week out of every month for about two years where we were shot at every day by the Communist Chinese, but we could not shoot back Recently there was a SWAT raid just across the street from us and shots fired, and I had a difficult time with that. We did not suffer any problems from it other than not being allowed outside the house, but it brought back some painful memories. Quite often I wear a hat that has something to do with the Army or DAV. I also at times wear my Army retired pin. It is not uncommon for a total stranger to stop me and other veterans, give us a hug, and thank us for serving. We have several veterans in the church, and when we pledge allegiance to the flag I encourage them to render the hand salute, which veterans have been given permission by Congress to do. There is a sense of pride when we do that, and it brings tears to my eyes. I am proud to have served our country and very proud to be an American! As for being a pack rat, I think I am the same way. When we get too many plastic containers around the house we take them to the church for the kitchen. When we have pot luck dinners, which is the fourth Sunday of every month, we give containers to people who would like to take some leftovers home with them. We always have plenty of them for people to use, and they don't need to bring them back unless they want to. Don in AZ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, judy being frugal just makes sense in so many ways. Some of 'those ways" are going by the way side, because us women aren't teaching the younger women how to do it! How do you do those things? My problem is I need instructions! Or someone to show me! I've been considering looking for a local group that quilts, I know they're around, but must be a smaller group!? When I volunteered in my local thirft shop the ladies would come in after we kept things for them, & they're not far from where I live, but where?! Darn! I marvel at my son's train blanket that was made 13 years ago, so wonderfully in OH/WVA area, where I'm from & send down to his grandmother to give him! Now this is well-made & will be cherished from me for sure! I may or maybe not give to him when he's older! Giggle! (I'm kidding, of course, but marvel at the simpicity & workmanship! I saw that because I'm getting older, & beginning to get bored with my life, as it is, & have more time to pe! rhaps devote now to something crafty! Anyonew know of crafts on the net that are fun, & whatever?! Let me know! (OH and how you thread a needle when you can't see too well too!) Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, judy I just found out last night that our neighbor died a couple days ago. Please accept my condolences too! Wow, your step-dad sounds like he stayed active until the end, but that's a good thing. Hold onto the memories, with him, & watch our for mom now! Us women still into church activities & things which is also a good thing! Then we're already plugged in, to activities, but with guys its different for the most part! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:17:27 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Ralph Wolf 1914-2009 I am sorry for your and your mother's loss. I will say a prayer for you. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:32 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Ralph Wolf 1914-2009 My step-dad, Ralph Wolf, passed away last Wednesday. He was from Pittsburgh originally, and moved to South Florida I guess in the 50s; not sure. Anyone ever hear of Wolf Family Dairy Farm around the Pittsburgh, PA area? He still had one of their original milk bottles and a few other items. Eventually he worked for McArthur Jersey Farm Dairy until he retired. Ralph worked for the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Dept. and was made an honorary member in 1951. He was a WWII veteran with a purple heart, and also in Knights of Columbus. Until a few months ago, he was quite active, playing several sports ever week, and even winning bowling tournaments. He still had a PA Dutch accent to a certain extent. Mom is doing okay. They were such a cute couple. One major difference in his and my mom's childhood was that Ralph's family never had books, nor read for pleasure. Mom, on the other hand, loved to read. Any time she was assigned a school book to read for school, my grandma would read it first to make sure it was fit to read! That cracks me up. I think Grandma just wanted an excuse to read something "worldly" without interference from Papa. Judy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My mom has self-threading needles. I have no clue how they work. I think my sister explained it to me, but as you can tell I did not understand it, or it went right over my head. I'm sure you can purchase in a notions/fabric store.   tracy --- On Wed, 10/28/09, Mary wrote: Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making.  It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card.  I love it.  My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards.  I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes.  Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts.  The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get.  You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders.  They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy.

I am sorry for your and your mother's loss. I will say a prayer for you. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:32 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Ralph Wolf 1914-2009 My step-dad, Ralph Wolf, passed away last Wednesday. He was from Pittsburgh originally, and moved to South Florida I guess in the 50s; not sure. Anyone ever hear of Wolf Family Dairy Farm around the Pittsburgh, PA area? He still had one of their original milk bottles and a few other items. Eventually he worked for McArthur Jersey Farm Dairy until he retired. Ralph worked for the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Dept. and was made an honorary member in 1951. He was a WWII veteran with a purple heart, and also in Knights of Columbus. Until a few months ago, he was quite active, playing several sports ever week, and even winning bowling tournaments. He still had a PA Dutch accent to a certain extent. Mom is doing okay. They were such a cute couple. One major difference in his and my mom's childhood was that Ralph's family never had books, nor read for pleasure. Mom, on the other hand, loved to read. Any time she was assigned a school book to read for school, my grandma would read it first to make sure it was fit to read! That cracks me up. I think Grandma just wanted an excuse to read something "worldly" without interference from Papa. Judy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

WOW, Judy. I still have my Grandma's button box. Lots of nice stuff in there. Over the years I added to it and still to this day save buttons. My mother did the same thing with zippers and hooks and eyes. I remember cutting hooks and eyes off old braziers to replace worn out ones or make extensions if there was a weight gain. My husband gets on me every once in a while to throw containers out because I save oleo tubs and Reeser's salad tubs until they are coming out of my ears to the point where they don't fit on the shelf any more. I used to save Styrofoam trays, too. I'd clean them with soap and water, then use them to repackage large purchases of meat. I guess that's why I am a packrat. I was raised at a time when we hardly ever threw anything out because some one else might have need of it; it they did, we'd have it. Those were the good old days. Thanks for the memories. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

First of all, to those who recently lost loved ones, you are in our prayers. Hold on to those precious memories and remember the good times you had together. As for veterans, being a veteran with 20 years of active military service, I appreciate all the comments that have been made about honoring those who have served. I served from 1964 to 1984, and, of course, that was during the Viet Nam era. Even though I did not go to Viet Nam myself, I did volunteer to go but there was a shortage in my specialty in Europe and in the states, and there was not a shortage in Viet Nam. Still I endured some of the hate and so on that military members went through, and that was not good. Being the Chaplain for the local Disabled American Veterans chapter, I deal a lot with veterans of that time period, and some of the hardships they endure to this day are terrible. Although I never went into declared combat, I did go to areas a week out of every month for about two years where we were shot at every day by the Communist Chinese, but we could not shoot back Recently there was a SWAT raid just across the street from us and shots fired, and I had a difficult time with that. We did not suffer any problems from it other than not being allowed outside the house, but it brought back some painful memories. Quite often I wear a hat that has something to do with the Army or DAV. I also at times wear my Army retired pin. It is not uncommon for a total stranger to stop me and other veterans, give us a hug, and thank us for serving. We have several veterans in the church, and when we pledge allegiance to the flag I encourage them to render the hand salute, which veterans have been given permission by Congress to do. There is a sense of pride when we do that, and it brings tears to my eyes. I am proud to have served our country and very proud to be an American! As for being a pack rat, I think I am the same way. When we get too many plastic containers around the house we take them to the church for the kitchen. When we have pot luck dinners, which is the fourth Sunday of every month, we give containers to people who would like to take some leftovers home with them. We always have plenty of them for people to use, and they don't need to bring them back unless they want to. Don in AZ

Hi Judy: I am sorry for your loss. Hang on to those good memories, they give you such comfort. Take Care Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy" <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:32 PM Subject: [PD-LIFE] Ralph Wolf 1914-2009 > My step-dad, Ralph Wolf, passed away last Wednesday. He was from > Pittsburgh > originally, and moved to South Florida I guess in the 50s; not sure. > > Anyone ever hear of Wolf Family Dairy Farm around the Pittsburgh, PA area? > He still had one of their original milk bottles and a few other items. > Eventually he worked for McArthur Jersey Farm Dairy until he retired. > > Ralph worked for the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Dept. and was made an > honorary member in 1951. He was a WWII veteran with a purple heart, and > also in Knights of Columbus. > > Until a few months ago, he was quite active, playing several sports ever > week, and even winning bowling tournaments. > > He still had a PA Dutch accent to a certain extent. Mom is doing okay. > They were such a cute couple. > > One major difference in his and my mom's childhood was that Ralph's family > never had books, nor read for pleasure. Mom, on the other hand, loved to > read. Any time she was assigned a school book to read for school, my > grandma would read it first to make sure it was fit to read! That cracks > me > up. I think Grandma just wanted an excuse to read something "worldly" > without interference from Papa. > > Judy > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

An honorable man. Men like him kept us free. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 8:32 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] Ralph Wolf 1914-2009 My step-dad, Ralph Wolf, passed away last Wednesday. He was from Pittsburgh originally, and moved to South Florida I guess in the 50s; not sure. Anyone ever hear of Wolf Family Dairy Farm around the Pittsburgh, PA area? He still had one of their original milk bottles and a few other items. Eventually he worked for McArthur Jersey Farm Dairy until he retired. Ralph worked for the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Dept. and was made an honorary member in 1951. He was a WWII veteran with a purple heart, and also in Knights of Columbus. Until a few months ago, he was quite active, playing several sports ever week, and even winning bowling tournaments. He still had a PA Dutch accent to a certain extent. Mom is doing okay. They were such a cute couple. One major difference in his and my mom's childhood was that Ralph's family never had books, nor read for pleasure. Mom, on the other hand, loved to read. Any time she was assigned a school book to read for school, my grandma would read it first to make sure it was fit to read! That cracks me up. I think Grandma just wanted an excuse to read something "worldly" without interference from Papa. Judy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Made me giggle reading all of this. I have jars and jars of old buttons, along with hook and eyes, old zippers and the like. Even the lace was cut off of underwear that was the fashion in the 20's and 30's even in the less expensive ones. Anyone want some buttons??? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 8:23 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My step-dad, Ralph Wolf, passed away last Wednesday. He was from Pittsburgh originally, and moved to South Florida I guess in the 50s; not sure. Anyone ever hear of Wolf Family Dairy Farm around the Pittsburgh, PA area? He still had one of their original milk bottles and a few other items. Eventually he worked for McArthur Jersey Farm Dairy until he retired. Ralph worked for the Cherry City Volunteer Fire Dept. and was made an honorary member in 1951. He was a WWII veteran with a purple heart, and also in Knights of Columbus. Until a few months ago, he was quite active, playing several sports ever week, and even winning bowling tournaments. He still had a PA Dutch accent to a certain extent. Mom is doing okay. They were such a cute couple. One major difference in his and my mom's childhood was that Ralph's family never had books, nor read for pleasure. Mom, on the other hand, loved to read. Any time she was assigned a school book to read for school, my grandma would read it first to make sure it was fit to read! That cracks me up. I think Grandma just wanted an excuse to read something "worldly" without interference from Papa. Judy

At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess.

Iced tea is on tap at my house everyday, & twizzlers, & jolly ranchers candies for Halloween! Oh & "Bugs Gummi things! Ants, roaches, flies & one I can't remember! Yummy. Oh & I have to add Dove chocolate! Happy Halloween everyone alittle bit early! Currently I'm alittle concerned for my mother-in-law at the moment! Doctor has changed her blood pressure meds, & were too strong I guess, & so been in bed, resting, between meals, which is concerning, so needless to say, I'll be bouncing back up there every couple of days to check on my inlaws! My daughter, took our youngest for a walk up there to check on her, this evening after supper. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Russ & Sally <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: Richard Berkheiser <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>, padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:27 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! Hi Rick: Yum Coffee and Chocolate. I love those orange creams and the chocolate covered toffee. How about I bring some of those?? Hugs to all, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > Hi everyone! > > Please feel free to post those interesting tidbits of your life. I think > most of us here are of PA Dutch heritage so you're on topic. :-) > > I've always enjoyed our little chats. Please keep it up! > > Also if you have pictures to share, please let us know where you've posted > them. Most of us are on Facebook so its easy to Copy and Paste a public > link to your albums. > > Coffee and chocolate anyone??? :-) > > Rick B > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barb_and_Joe_Jacobs@comcast.net > To: PADUTCH-Life-L > Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:20 AM > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > > > It's so good to hear from all of you!! We've been away for a good share > of the summer and fall!! I've missed the "back-and-forth" chats! > > Mary, I'm so glad to hear that your husband is doing so well in his > recovery!! To all who have lost loved ones recently, my heartfelt prayers > and condolences!! Tracy, great news that your mom is home and doing so > much better. As her legs grow stronger and with her determination, the > ability to walk again will surely happen! > > We have had a lot of rain again here in Vermont and the nites have been > much colder than is normal for this part of October. There has been some > snow in the higher mountain areas but the Champlain Valley where we live > has so far escaped with only rain! The fall foliage has been spectacular > this year!! > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

What a touching memorial, Kathy. Whenever my husband, who is a Viet Nam Vet, finds out someone with whom he is speaking served, he shakes his/her hand and says, "Welcome home." I, too, try to say thank you. They are all our Angels. Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of twerppy@aol.com Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:07 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Kathy, your message made me cry. I never know why but that last bit of your letter just brought on the tears. The kind that clog up your nose tears. Maybe it is the connection we feel with people that brings it on. Thank you for letting us in on the kindness you show to others. We need more of that. Love you for you. Connie -----Original Message----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 4:59 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Thank you to all for the very kind words about mom. No matter how old you are(62), no matter how "prepared" you think you are, no matter if it is time....it is never easy. My friends at work, and my kids, ask "how are you doing?" I'm ok, is the standard answer. Friends ask.."how did the sale go"? How were you with that? Sale..ok..but what bothered me the most was when different people bought mom's clothes.. I would look and remember..mom really liked that Christmas sweatshirt..mom wore that to church..mom wore that at home...mom loved that coat! One elderly lady, who you could tell, didn't have much..my sister Janie, "gave" her some really good deals. You should have seen the smile on her face! and it helped us knowing that those things were still going to be enjoyed. Mom took excellent care of her clothes. :) A WWll vet came to the sale with his family.... they wanted to buy mom's wheelchair...we gave them that and thanked him for his service to our country..Husband Don, shook his hand and thanked him again..the gentleman said...no one has ever really thanked me before. Don said..I'm thanking you now. I'm sorry no one has ever thanked you before. Our family has started doing that for any veteran we might run into or meet. We make it a point to thank them for their service. So, to any and all Vets on our list,....The Lewis family in Piqua, Huber Heights, and Englewood Ohio/and out at LeMoore CA....we thank you from our hearts, for your service to our country. One thing I like to think about is...mom is talking to Vee. :) They are finally able to meet each other. I would love to hear them talking about all their stories they have. Two Army gals having a drink and a long talk.. :) I have a pillow, given to me when we lost our granddaughter....it says.." MEMORIES ARE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WITH THE HEART".... Thank you GOD, for all my memories..... Thank you all. Sincerely, Kathy Lewis Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "marysaerie" <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Dear Kathy, I am saddened by your loss, but very happy for the peaceful passing. I spent three days at my Mom's bedside when she passed, so I know that same Blessing. I wish I could have seen and heard what she was seeing and hearing. From her reaction, they must have been beautiful sights and wondrous sounds beyond all our comprehension. One day, I know I will see and hear, too; as we all will. Until you join her, your Mother will remain with you in your heart. Now it is time for you to rest. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of don/kathy Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:05 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; Richard Berkheiser Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi all, I'm still here too. Computer giving me fits. (maybe its the operator)??? :) :) Anyway, I get a new one in a couple of weeks.. I hope all that has been going on with the rest of you has been a little better, maybe a little easier to deal with. I've had you all on my prayer list. Just because I've been quiet(not according to hubby Don) :) doesn't mean I haven't thought of all of you. I just haven't had too much time. Mom has been very ill in the last few years, but esp. in the last several months. My sister Janie is still here from Ala. and took very good care of mom, for the last 3 1/2 yrs.....as did my sister Mary Gwen, and brother John. Mom passed away on Oct. 5, 2009. She had a very peaceful passing. GOD blessed her and us with that great gift. Janie will be posting all of mom's info on the Platt.rootswebsite because that was mom's maiden name. Mom(Grace Evelyn Platt Tripp) was born in Patton Pa., on Feb. 13, 1917. If you want to read her obit in full, you can google Piqua Daily Call, Piqua Ohio OR Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua Ohio. I guess that is if for now. I'm still working, but I've had my hours cut, at my request, at the library. I'm still not up to par myself yet. :) Oh..before I forget...Rick..I've got some extra stale cookies if you want me to save them for our Christmas party. :) Hope to get back soon. with love, Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russ & Sally" <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather HI Pa List: I keep hoping everyone will come back. I went to face book and probably no connection but our computer gave us so many problems that I got off it. I loved our Pa list and all the conversations and everyones searches for ancestors. But I guess we cannot go back and must go forward. Maybe I will FB another try but after not having a computer for two weeks and being so frustrated I admit I am very skeptical. Glad to "hear" your voices again. Sally Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi Mary (and everyone else) :-) Yep! We're still here and still alive. Mary. Glad to hear your husband is doing much better. Thanks for keeping us posted on his progress. How's the weather in PA these days? Rick B ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kathy, your message made me cry. I never know why but that last bit of your letter just brought on the tears. The kind that clog up your nose tears. Maybe it is the connection we feel with people that brings it on. Thank you for letting us in on the kindness you show to others. We need more of that. Love you for you. Connie -----Original Message----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 4:59 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Thank you to all for the very kind words about mom. No matter how old you are(62), no matter how "prepared" you think you are, no matter if it is time....it is never easy. My friends at work, and my kids, ask "how are you doing?" I'm ok, is the standard answer. Friends ask.."how did the sale go"? How were you with that? Sale..ok..but what bothered me the most was when different people bought mom's clothes.. I would look and remember..mom really liked that Christmas sweatshirt..mom wore that to church..mom wore that at home...mom loved that coat! One elderly lady, who you could tell, didn't have much..my sister Janie, "gave" her some really good deals. You should have seen the smile on her face! and it helped us knowing that those things were still going to be enjoyed. Mom took excellent care of her clothes. :) A WWll vet came to the sale with his family.... they wanted to buy mom's wheelchair...we gave them that and thanked him for his service to our country..Husband Don, shook his hand and thanked him again..the gentleman said...no one has ever really thanked me before. Don said..I'm thanking you now. I'm sorry no one has ever thanked you before. Our family has started doing that for any veteran we might run into or meet. We make it a point to thank them for their service. So, to any and all Vets on our list,....The Lewis family in Piqua, Huber Heights, and Englewood Ohio/and out at LeMoore CA....we thank you from our hearts, for your service to our country. One thing I like to think about is...mom is talking to Vee. :) They are finally able to meet each other. I would love to hear them talking about all their stories they have. Two Army gals having a drink and a long talk.. :) I have a pillow, given to me when we lost our granddaughter....it says.." MEMORIES ARE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WITH THE HEART".... Thank you GOD, for all my memories..... Thank you all. Sincerely, Kathy Lewis Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "marysaerie" <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom Dear Kathy, I am saddened by your loss, but very happy for the peaceful passing. I spent three days at my Mom's bedside when she passed, so I know that same Blessing. I wish I could have seen and heard what she was seeing and hearing. From her reaction, they must have been beautiful sights and wondrous sounds beyond all our comprehension. One day, I know I will see and hear, too; as we all will. Until you join her, your Mother will remain with you in your heart. Now it is time for you to rest. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of don/kathy Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:05 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; Richard Berkheiser Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi all, I'm still here too. Computer giving me fits. (maybe its the operator)??? :) :) Anyway, I get a new one in a couple of weeks.. I hope all that has been going on with the rest of you has been a little better, maybe a little easier to deal with. I've had you all on my prayer list. Just because I've been quiet(not according to hubby Don) :) doesn't mean I haven't thought of all of you. I just haven't had too much time. Mom has been very ill in the last few years, but esp. in the last several months. My sister Janie is still here from Ala. and took very good care of mom, for the last 3 1/2 yrs.....as did my sister Mary Gwen, and brother John. Mom passed away on Oct. 5, 2009. She had a very peaceful passing. GOD blessed her and us with that great gift. Janie will be posting all of mom's info on the Platt.rootswebsite because that was mom's maiden name. Mom(Grace Evelyn Platt Tripp) was born in Patton Pa., on Feb. 13, 1917. If you want to read her obit in full, you can google Piqua Daily Call, Piqua Ohio OR Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua Ohio. I guess that is if for now. I'm still working, but I've had my hours cut, at my request, at the library. I'm still not up to par myself yet. :) Oh..before I forget...Rick..I've got some extra stale cookies if you want me to save them for our Christmas party. :) Hope to get back soon. with love, Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russ & Sally" <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather HI Pa List: I keep hoping everyone will come back. I went to face book and probably no connection but our computer gave us so many problems that I got off it. I loved our Pa list and all the conversations and everyones searches for ancestors. But I guess we cannot go back and must go forward. Maybe I will FB another try but after not having a computer for two weeks and being so frustrated I admit I am very skeptical. Glad to "hear" your voices again. Sally Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather Hi Mary (and everyone else) :-) Yep! We're still here and still alive. Mary. Glad to hear your husband is doing much better. Thanks for keeping us posted on his progress. How's the weather in PA these days? Rick B ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

the one thing I've never understood is how service persons can be blamed for the conflict they were sent into. I try to make sure I thank folks who have served--there is no preparation out there to fully help folks manage what they experience in war. what I do want is that ALL service personnel come home in one piece, mentally and physically. So many cannot say that they have---which is what saddens me so much. Kathy---I do understand only too well---no matter how long a life someone has lived, or how expected their passing is, it is hard to say goodbye. Keep those memories with you---her clothes, how she wore them, took care of them, how you gave away some of your mom's things to help others---remember them, often. Trish On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> wrote: > What a touching memorial, Kathy. > Whenever my husband, who is a Viet Nam Vet, finds out someone with whom he > is speaking served, he shakes his/her hand and says, "Welcome home." > I, too, try to say thank you. They are all our Angels. > > Mary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of twerppy@aol.com > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:07 PM > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom > > > Kathy, your message made me cry. I never know why but that last bit of > your letter just brought on the tears. The kind that clog up your nose > tears. Maybe it is the connection we feel with people that brings it on. > Thank you for letting us in on the kindness you show to others. We need > more of that. Love you for you. Connie > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 4:59 pm > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom > > > > > > > > > > > Thank you to all for the very kind words about mom. > No matter how old you are(62), no matter how "prepared" you think you are, > no matter if it is time....it is never easy. > My friends at work, and my kids, ask "how are you doing?" I'm ok, is the > standard answer. Friends ask.."how did the sale go"? How were you with > that? > > Sale..ok..but what bothered me the most was when different people bought > mom's clothes.. I would look and remember..mom really liked that Christmas > sweatshirt..mom wore that to church..mom wore that at home...mom loved that > coat! One elderly lady, who you could tell, didn't have much..my sister > Janie, "gave" her some really good deals. You should have seen the smile on > her face! and it helped us knowing that those things were still going to be > enjoyed. Mom took excellent care of her clothes. :) > A WWll vet came to the sale with his family.... > they wanted to buy mom's wheelchair...we gave them that and thanked him for > his service to our country..Husband Don, shook his hand and thanked him > again..the gentleman said...no one has ever really thanked me before. Don > said..I'm thanking you now. I'm sorry no one has ever thanked you before. > Our family has started doing that for any veteran we might run into or > meet. > > We make it a point to thank them for their service. > So, to any and all Vets on our list,....The Lewis family in Piqua, Huber > Heights, and Englewood Ohio/and out at LeMoore CA....we thank you from our > hearts, for your service to our country. > One thing I like to think about is...mom is talking to Vee. :) They are > finally able to meet each other. I would love to hear them talking about > all > > their stories they have. Two Army gals having a drink and a long talk.. :) > > I have a pillow, given to me when we lost our granddaughter....it says.." > MEMORIES ARE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN WITH THE HEART".... > Thank you GOD, for all my memories..... > > Thank you all. > Sincerely, > Kathy Lewis > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "marysaerie" <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:01 AM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Kathy's Mom > > > Dear Kathy, > I am saddened by your loss, but very happy for the peaceful passing. I > spent three days at my Mom's bedside when she passed, so I know that same > Blessing. > I wish I could have seen and heard what she was seeing and hearing. From > her reaction, they must have been beautiful sights and wondrous sounds > beyond all > our comprehension. One day, I know I will see and hear, too; as we all > will. Until you join her, your Mother will remain with you in your heart. > Now it is time > for you to rest. > > Hugs, > Mary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of don/kathy > Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:05 PM > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; Richard Berkheiser > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather > > Hi all, > I'm still here too. > Computer giving me fits. (maybe its the operator)??? :) :) Anyway, I get a > new one in a couple of weeks.. > > I hope all that has been going on with the rest of you has been a little > better, maybe a little easier to deal with. I've had you all on my prayer > list. Just because I've been quiet(not according to hubby Don) :) doesn't > mean I haven't thought of all of you. I just haven't had too much time. > > Mom has been very ill in the last few years, but esp. in the last several > months. My sister Janie is still here from Ala. and took very good care of > mom, for the last 3 1/2 yrs.....as did my sister Mary Gwen, and brother > John. > Mom passed away on Oct. 5, 2009. She had a very peaceful passing. GOD > blessed her and us with that great gift. > Janie will be posting all of mom's info on the Platt.rootswebsite because > that was mom's maiden name. Mom(Grace Evelyn Platt Tripp) was born in > Patton > > Pa., on Feb. 13, 1917. If you want to read her obit in full, you can google > Piqua Daily Call, Piqua Ohio OR Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua Ohio. > I guess that is if for now. > I'm still working, but I've had my hours cut, at my request, at the > library. > > I'm still not up to par myself yet. :) > Oh..before I forget...Rick..I've got some extra stale cookies if you want > me > > to save them for our Christmas party. :) > Hope to get back soon. > with love, > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Russ & Sally" <scott1@embarqmail.com> > To: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>; > <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:15 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather > > > HI Pa List: I keep hoping everyone will come back. I went to face book > and > probably no connection but our computer gave us so many problems that I got > off it. I loved our Pa list and all the conversations and everyones > searches for ancestors. But I guess we cannot go back and must go forward. > Maybe I will FB another try but after not having a computer for two weeks > and being so frustrated I admit I am very skeptical. Glad to "hear" your > voices again. Sally Scott > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 4:04 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Hello and the Weather > > > Hi Mary (and everyone else) :-) > > Yep! We're still here and still alive. > > Mary. Glad to hear your husband is doing much better. Thanks for keeping > us posted on his progress. > > How's the weather in PA these days? > > Rick B > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >