Don,    Glad to hear your adjusting and healing! Will be praying all goes well with the other eye too!    What part of AZ are you in? I just can't remember where you had said.   tracy --- On Fri, 2/26/10, Don wrote: I'm still here too. had cataract surgery on the 11th of this month in my right eye, and will have the left one done on the 4th of March. Getting used to this artificial lens they put in my eye and being able to see without glasses. Have to use reading glasses, though, and finally getting used to that so I can use the computer.

I'm still here too. had cataract surgery on the 11th of this month in my right eye, and will have the left one done on the 4th of March. Getting used to this artificial lens they put in my eye and being able to see without glasses. Have to use reading glasses, though, and finally getting used to that so I can use the computer. Don in AZ

Trish, Yikes! Hold onto your hat, Minerva!! Not that we wouldn't want to see you out in our neck of the woods, but I'd suggest a different method of flight to get over the mountains between NorCal and us. LOL Good thing that pole just happened to jump out in front of you when it did! Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 6:27 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] It's all quiet... out here in NorCal we're hanging on to our hats with hurricane force winds and now rain...so glad we don't "get" hurricanes out here. I'm not exactly a small girl and got nearly blown across a parking lot--thank G-d for a pole I was able to hold onto or I might be in PADutch country by now! Trish On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 3:23 PM, <twerppy@aol.com> wrote: > We are getting more as we speak. 2 days of it. > > > Connie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tracy <better_than_good@yahoo.com> > To: PADUTCH-LIFE <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 11:52 am > Subject: [PD-LIFE] It's all quiet... > > > Hi List, Just checking to see if everyone is okay? Haven't gotten any > messages on the list, been pretty busy goofing around on FB. How has > everyone weathered the snow storms? Praying you all stay warm and safe! > tracy -------------------------------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

We are getting more as we speak. 2 days of it. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Tracy <better_than_good@yahoo.com> To: PADUTCH-LIFE <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 11:52 am Subject: [PD-LIFE] It's all quiet... Hi List, Just checking to see if everyone is okay? Haven't gotten any messages on the list, been pretty busy goofing around on FB. How has everyone weathered the snow storms? Praying you all stay warm and safe! tracy -------------------------------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

Hi, Tracy. Wow! What a storm this has been - a true, blue Nor'Easter!!! We haven't had one of those in a while; and I always dread them. Here where I live in Vestal, NY, we got about 2 feet of snow. As one progresses south and easterly, it gets really bad. There are 225,000 people out of power in NYS. Some areas have had no power since Tuesday. I spoke with one lady today south of me that got hit with 6 feet of snow and she had no power. She told me her husband was out trying to dig them out and that she and the kids (I heard a small baby crying lustily in the background) were all weary, bored, and cold. I told her I would say a prayer for her that they get the power on soon for her and the rest of the people around her. I spoke with others down closer to the city who told me there are trees down all over and that the trains aren't running because of downed trees and lines. My husband and the next door neighbor have been sharing the snow blowing duty for them, us, and the lady across the street who is elderly. This morning, the two of them got out and did 5 driveways and helped two others on the street. Our little snow-blower is only a two-stage, but it moves a lot of snow. Everyone is impressed with it. I've had it for about 18 years and I bought it used. I take good care of it, though, making sure it gets tuned up and gets parts replaced when it needs it. I think it has been in the repair shop only two or three times. I hope it never wears out because I don't think I could find another one like it. They just don't make things like they used to! I pray that everyone is safe and warm and surviving these storms. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tracy Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:53 AM To: PADUTCH-LIFE Subject: [PD-LIFE] It's all quiet... Hi List,    Just checking to see if everyone is okay? Haven't gotten any messages on the list, been pretty busy goofing around on FB.    How has everyone weathered the snow storms? Praying you all stay warm and safe!   tracy ------------------------------- 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

out here in NorCal we're hanging on to our hats with hurricane force winds and now rain...so glad we don't "get" hurricanes out here. I'm not exactly a small girl and got nearly blown across a parking lot--thank G-d for a pole I was able to hold onto or I might be in PADutch country by now! Trish On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 3:23 PM, <twerppy@aol.com> wrote: > We are getting more as we speak. 2 days of it. > > > Connie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tracy <better_than_good@yahoo.com> > To: PADUTCH-LIFE <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 11:52 am > Subject: [PD-LIFE] It's all quiet... > > > Hi List, Just checking to see if everyone is okay? Haven't gotten any > messages on the list, been pretty busy goofing around on FB. How has > everyone weathered the snow storms? Praying you all stay warm and safe! > tracy -------------------------------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 >

Hi List,    Just checking to see if everyone is okay? Haven't gotten any messages on the list, been pretty busy goofing around on FB.    How has everyone weathered the snow storms? Praying you all stay warm and safe!   tracy

Hey! Glad things are good up your way now, Becky! We've been getting down near freezing at least, which is highly unusual, & I'm loving it! My daughter has shown up finally & am worried about her, but she's here at least! She says that she'll be over again next week, so we'll see. And understand that you guys got more snow. Staying home can be a cool thing too! Enjoy the beauty of the season! Its just like the summer, when its pouring rain ya just stay inside until it's over, though sometimes when it's not lightening I get out with my umbrella 7 play like you all play with the snowmen! Stay warm ya all! Hugs to you! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky Sanning <gooberspet@yahoo.com> To: PADUTCH-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:44:14 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] thinking of everyone Hi everybody!  I hope all of you are well.  We had a tree fall Saturday and the cable guy couldn't get here until today so I just wanted to let you all know that you are thought of.   Take care, Becky ------------------------------- 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, Connie, I will be support only I have told her, so she'll come back to ask advise, evenually, & been told to let her make her own mistakes. Oh life's interesting & sometimes tearful moments, both good & out of control moments too! Im certainly learning some of life's lessons lately! Later, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:14:41 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow You are more than welcome. I am still learning and I am in my 70's. My oldest who has not had it easy, still is teaching me. We have gotten to a place where we pretty much think alike. Just through shared experiences that then teaches reactions that are automatic. I am constantly amazed to catch myself realizing my aha moments I am still getting. Think positive and you may also find that 'like' people will show up in your life to help you deal. Sounds as if you have gotten there already. You will do this. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 10:47 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow your message Connie, is understood. She's my first, but still learning about life myself everyday! I told her that I was support now, that she's 19. Just hard for me! And yes, I know I have talked to a couple people yesterday & it's like well that's nothing new. Yes, they were there too! That lady has a daughter & son that has left the nest! Thanks again, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:39:02 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be there to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and furious, but it is theirs. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the spring flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call them to make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help you ^ God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! The winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get through the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out for your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for boys it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly neighbor or just feel good! Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play in the snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times that my sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience it in some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with them too! We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms lately. It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds came, & so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so WOW! I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things going on here too! How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's what I'm experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to find a job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer again, at my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I guess if you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older neighbors die, & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten the job she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & determination, so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her wings & fly. I'm so proud of her! ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow Janice, I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had in a long, long time. We were running out of places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway that was about three feet wide and pickup truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was cleared out; and it was then I realized how trapped I had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, all that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. I remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think they were called back then. They would pull a huge toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies around. Some people baked bread; some gave butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you imagine what would happen to him today if he could not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of things not under our control; and too much tolerance of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with which we must deal. That being said...... Keep safe and warm, Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, and another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to move around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting pretty sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at > one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. > I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word > again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. > They > have assured us it won't be like this last time. > Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. > Stay safe and warm. > > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow so >> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >> >> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! Jean ------------------------------- 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

Hi everybody!  I hope all of you are well.  We had a tree fall Saturday and the cable guy couldn't get here until today so I just wanted to let you all know that you are thought of.   Take care, Becky

You are more than welcome. I am still learning and I am in my 70's. My oldest who has not had it easy, still is teaching me. We have gotten to a place where we pretty much think alike. Just through shared experiences that then teaches reactions that are automatic. I am constantly amazed to catch myself realizing my aha moments I am still getting. Think positive and you may also find that 'like' people will show up in your life to help you deal. Sounds as if you have gotten there already. You will do this. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 10:47 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow your message Connie, is understood. She's my first, but still learning about life myself everyday! I told her that I was support now, that she's 19. Just hard for me! And yes, I know I have talked to a couple people yesterday & it's like well that's nothing new. Yes, they were there too! That lady has a daughter & son that has left the nest! Thanks again, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:39:02 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be there to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and furious, but it is theirs. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the spring flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call them to make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help you ^ God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! The winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get through the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out for your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for boys it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly neighbor or just feel good! Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play in the snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times that my sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience it in some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with them too! We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms lately. It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds came, & so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so WOW! I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things going on here too! How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's what I'm experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to find a job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer again, at my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I guess if you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older neighbors die, & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten the job she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & determination, so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her wings & fly. I'm so proud of her! ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow Janice, I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had in a long, long time. We were running out of places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway that was about three feet wide and pickup truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was cleared out; and it was then I realized how trapped I had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, all that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. I remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think they were called back then. They would pull a huge toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies around. Some people baked bread; some gave butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you imagine what would happen to him today if he could not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of things not under our control; and too much tolerance of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with which we must deal. That being said...... Keep safe and warm, Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, and another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to move around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting pretty sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at > one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. > I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word > again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. > They > have assured us it won't be like this last time. > Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. > Stay safe and warm. > > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow so >> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >> >> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! Jean ------------------------------- 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

Amen to that, Tracy! I'm sure that's what they're saying, but the storms, is like everyday life you just prepare for the storms of life! We send some sunshine up your way, 7 you can send some of it down to me, which you are, so hang in there! It's only 6 more weeks of winter. It'll go faster than you think! Peace be with you all! hugs, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Tracy <better_than_good@yahoo.com> To: PADUTCH-LIFE <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:39:28 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Mother Nature and snow... Hi List,    This is what I posted for a friend of mine. Some may have seen it and some not. Hope it works and you enjoy.   *knock, knock* Mother Nature? Um, hi, Kim said she is done shoveling for the next 6 weeks. Guess that means knock off the snow! Okay, bye. I'm going now. :o) tracy ------------------------------- 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

Yep, get those woolies on Mary & you go girl! my thoughts will be with you all doing all the work! So know your not alone, like the scriptures says about Jesus & people, if you believe. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:46:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow in NY Hi, Gang! Well, it looks like we are going to get a bit of that nasty old white stuff starting tomorrow afternoon, through into Thursday, with the heaviest concentration being on Wednesday. I took my car over for much-needed new tires and brakes tonight. I'll get her back tomorrow afternoon before 5 pm. Just in time!!! We went to supper after dropping the car off and when I got home, I checked the snow blower to make sure the tank was full and it was ready to ramble! I got clearance from the eye doc to do snow blowing, so I'm ready!!! Hugs to all, Mary in her winter Aerie in Vestal, NY ------------------------------- 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

your message Connie, is understood. She's my first, but still learning about life myself everyday! I told her that I was support now, that she's 19. Just hard for me! And yes, I know I have talked to a couple people yesterday & it's like well that's nothing new. Yes, they were there too! That lady has a daughter & son that has left the nest! Thanks again, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:39:02 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be there to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and furious, but it is theirs. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the spring flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call them to make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help you ^ God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! The winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get through the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out for your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for boys it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly neighbor or just feel good! Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play in the snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times that my sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience it in some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with them too! We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms lately. It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds came, & so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so WOW! I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things going on here too! How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's what I'm experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to find a job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer again, at my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I guess if you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older neighbors die, & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten the job she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & determination, so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her wings & fly. I'm so proud of her! ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow Janice, I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had in a long, long time. We were running out of places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway that was about three feet wide and pickup truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was cleared out; and it was then I realized how trapped I had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, all that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. I remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think they were called back then. They would pull a huge toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies around. Some people baked bread; some gave butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you imagine what would happen to him today if he could not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of things not under our control; and too much tolerance of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with which we must deal. That being said...... Keep safe and warm, Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, and another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to move around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting pretty sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at > one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. > I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word > again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. > They > have assured us it won't be like this last time. > Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. > Stay safe and warm. > > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow so >> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >> >> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! 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Hi, Gang! Well, it looks like we are going to get a bit of that nasty old white stuff starting tomorrow afternoon, through into Thursday, with the heaviest concentration being on Wednesday. I took my car over for much-needed new tires and brakes tonight. I'll get her back tomorrow afternoon before 5 pm. Just in time!!! We went to supper after dropping the car off and when I got home, I checked the snow blower to make sure the tank was full and it was ready to ramble! I got clearance from the eye doc to do snow blowing, so I'm ready!!! Hugs to all, Mary in her winter Aerie in Vestal, NY

Well, i have some friends that I've asked them to help me out, & went to my mtoher-in-law today, & she said she'd talk to her also! Thanks, everything yes, seems to be spiraling out of control, right now! Thanks everyone! Yes, i did go to church & made a promise & have so far remembered, to say a pray today & everyday. I even got some books that just so happened were authored by a guy that has a Theology degree, that's a CW reenactor, that we have met at the CW Reenacting events, that I've mentioned earlier. They have different Bible Verses in it today when I was reading it. And another awesome thing that I must share today that was AWESOME! I have been thinkin of my aunt Peg that in living in Cleveland, OH, & just thought well I will chat to see how she's doing, & think of someone else today, to cheer myself up! The thing was ended up I spoke to her like 5 minutes, then all of sudden she said, "Can you hold on someone is at the door, & said yes, then all of a sudden I heard a familiar voice, & sure enough she said to my sister, I'm talking to to a member of your family, & she's naming everyone, & she's like yea, Cathy! Lin gets on the phone & chats for a moment, & I said, it's good to hear you & I'll let you go to chat to her. Aunt Peg told me that she'd heard about my nephew, Linda's son's wedding & told me, 7 I hadn't had a chance to hear what day! I'm so looking forward to going to Oh allot more now! And Aunt peg had been having a bad day, so was glad to hopefully have brightened her day! It was so Awesome to have talked with her! Just like you guys too! Well, my husband has a different schedule! , now, this week, which is alittle nicer for everyone in the house, & gets home sooner, to spend with us, so so far it's been alittle nice so far this week! So things are looking up! Thanks for the encouragement & sentiments, I agree, time will let her know the right path for her life! I know that too! I do firmly in letting it go, but it's just doing it! I plan to survive for sure! Thanks again, gals. Hugs to you all, Cathy Helping me see the bright side is so great! ----- Original Message ----- From: Russ & Sally <scott1@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:00:32 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow HI Kathy: I too worry about everything my friends tell me it too not to worry. It's just something you can't help. I just try not to let everybody know now that I am worried about them. Only my closest know that I worry but..... when they get worried about anything I am the first person they call. I guess they know I will worry with them and say a prayer for them too! So from one worrier to another have a worry free day Hugs, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > Excellent words Connie. That was beautifully said. > Yes, Cathy, you did answer your own question. > Long story short...I went to counseling for a tragic loss in our family in > 1998. then she got around to telling me I worry too much about things I > can't do anything about. The kids moving out, them driving to work on I75 > during bad weather/good weather, getting a divorce...just normal things. > She > is a Christian counselor..she said..Kathy, you know the best thing you > could > ever do for your kids?? What?? Pray for them that GOD is always with them. > Just pray for them always, everyday. > So, I do. I'm better, but I still worry...only I put it into GOD's hands. > Funny, how you know that is what you should do, but sometimes you forget. > It > is so easy that way to handle everything that comes your way. > Maybe this was a "TMI" moment, if so, I'm sorry...but I truely believe > GOD > gets us through everything when we need help. > > Sincerely, > Kathy > Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <twerppy@aol.com> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 1:39 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > >> >> YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send >> them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be >> there >> to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that >> is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and >> furious, but it is theirs. >> >> >> >> Connie >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 >> <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> >> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow >> >> >> Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the >> spring >> flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call >> them to >> make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help >> you ^ >> God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! >> The >> winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get >> through >> the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out >> for >> your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for >> boys >> it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly >> neighbor or just feel good! >> Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play >> in >> the >> snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times >> that >> my >> sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience >> it in >> some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with >> them too! >> We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms >> lately. >> It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds >> came, & >> so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so >> WOW! >> I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things >> going on >> here too! >> How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's >> what >> I'm >> experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to >> find a >> job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer >> again, at >> my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I >> guess if >> you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just >> different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older >> neighbors die, >> & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten >> the job >> she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & >> determination, >> so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her >> wings & >> fly. I'm so proud of her! >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) >> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow >> >> Janice, >> I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had >> in >> a long, long time. We were running out of >> places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe >> trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall >> overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my >> driveway >> that was about three feet wide and pickup >> truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was >> cleared >> out; and it was then I realized how trapped I >> had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, >> all >> that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not >> ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. >> >> When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every >> winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn >> to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any >> emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. >> We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. >> I >> remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; >> and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think >> they >> were called back then. They would pull a huge >> toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies >> around. Some people baked bread; some gave >> butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. >> Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, >> so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. >> >> My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you >> imagine what would happen to him today if he could >> not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of >> things not under our control; and too much tolerance >> of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with >> which we must deal. That being said...... >> >> Keep safe and warm, >> Hugs, >> Mary >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com >> [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson >> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the >> ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, >> and >> another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow >> up >> through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned >> stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to >> move >> around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally >> years >> and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting >> pretty >> sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! >> >> Janice >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> >> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> >>> This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, >>> at >>> one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. >>> I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word >>> again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. >>> They >>> have assured us it won't be like this last time. >>> Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. >>> Stay safe and warm. >>> >>> Kathy >>> Piqua, Ohio >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> >>> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM >>> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >>> >>> >>>> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow >>>> so >>>> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >>>> >>>> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! 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Thanks, Kathy. Took me a lifetime to learn it but helps with the grandkids. I was always pulled between helping too much or if I held off, being accused of not caring. That ever 'fine line'. Connie -----Original Message----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 2:52 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow Excellent words Connie. That was beautifully said. Yes, Cathy, you did answer your own question. Long story short...I went to counseling for a tragic loss in our family in 1998. then she got around to telling me I worry too much about things I can't do anything about. The kids moving out, them driving to work on I75 during bad weather/good weather, getting a divorce...just normal things. She is a Christian counselor..she said..Kathy, you know the best thing you could ever do for your kids?? What?? Pray for them that GOD is always with them. Just pray for them always, everyday. So, I do. I'm better, but I still worry...only I put it into GOD's hands. Funny, how you know that is what you should do, but sometimes you forget. It is so easy that way to handle everything that comes your way. Maybe this was a "TMI" moment, if so, I'm sorry...but I truely believe GOD gets us through everything when we need help. Sincerely, Kathy Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: <twerppy@aol.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send > them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be there > to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that > is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and > furious, but it is theirs. > > > > Connie > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> > Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > > Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the > spring > flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call > them to > make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help > you ^ > God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! > The > winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get > through > the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out > for > your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for > boys > it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly > neighbor or just feel good! > Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play in > the > snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times that > my > sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience > it in > some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with > them too! > We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms > lately. > It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds > came, & > so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so > WOW! > I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things > going on > here too! > How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's what > I'm > experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to > find a > job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer > again, at > my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I > guess if > you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just > different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older > neighbors die, > & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten > the job > she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & > determination, > so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her > wings & > fly. I'm so proud of her! > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > Janice, > I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had > in > a long, long time. We were running out of > places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe > trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall > overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway > that was about three feet wide and pickup > truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was > cleared > out; and it was then I realized how trapped I > had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, > all > that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not > ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. > > When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every > winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn > to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any > emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. > We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. > I > remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; > and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think > they > were called back then. They would pull a huge > toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies > around. Some people baked bread; some gave > butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. > Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, > so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. > > My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you > imagine what would happen to him today if he could > not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of > things not under our control; and too much tolerance > of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with > which we must deal. That being said...... > > Keep safe and warm, > Hugs, > Mary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson > Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the > ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, > and > another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up > through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned > stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to > move > around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years > and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting > pretty > sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! > > Janice > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> > To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at >> one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. >> I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word >> again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. >> They >> have assured us it won't be like this last time. >> Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. >> Stay safe and warm. >> >> Kathy >> Piqua, Ohio >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> >> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> >>> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow >>> so >>> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >>> >>> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! 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HI Kathy: I too worry about everything my friends tell me it too not to worry. It's just something you can't help. I just try not to let everybody know now that I am worried about them. Only my closest know that I worry but..... when they get worried about anything I am the first person they call. I guess they know I will worry with them and say a prayer for them too! So from one worrier to another have a worry free day Hugs, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > Excellent words Connie. That was beautifully said. > Yes, Cathy, you did answer your own question. > Long story short...I went to counseling for a tragic loss in our family in > 1998. then she got around to telling me I worry too much about things I > can't do anything about. The kids moving out, them driving to work on I75 > during bad weather/good weather, getting a divorce...just normal things. > She > is a Christian counselor..she said..Kathy, you know the best thing you > could > ever do for your kids?? What?? Pray for them that GOD is always with them. > Just pray for them always, everyday. > So, I do. I'm better, but I still worry...only I put it into GOD's hands. > Funny, how you know that is what you should do, but sometimes you forget. > It > is so easy that way to handle everything that comes your way. > Maybe this was a "TMI" moment, if so, I'm sorry...but I truely believe > GOD > gets us through everything when we need help. > > Sincerely, > Kathy > Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <twerppy@aol.com> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 1:39 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > >> >> YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send >> them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be >> there >> to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that >> is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and >> furious, but it is theirs. >> >> >> >> Connie >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 >> <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> >> Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow >> >> >> Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the >> spring >> flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call >> them to >> make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help >> you ^ >> God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! >> The >> winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get >> through >> the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out >> for >> your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for >> boys >> it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly >> neighbor or just feel good! >> Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play >> in >> the >> snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times >> that >> my >> sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience >> it in >> some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with >> them too! >> We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms >> lately. >> It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds >> came, & >> so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so >> WOW! >> I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things >> going on >> here too! >> How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's >> what >> I'm >> experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to >> find a >> job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer >> again, at >> my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I >> guess if >> you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just >> different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older >> neighbors die, >> & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten >> the job >> she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & >> determination, >> so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her >> wings & >> fly. I'm so proud of her! >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) >> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow >> >> Janice, >> I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had >> in >> a long, long time. We were running out of >> places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe >> trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall >> overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my >> driveway >> that was about three feet wide and pickup >> truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was >> cleared >> out; and it was then I realized how trapped I >> had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, >> all >> that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not >> ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. >> >> When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every >> winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn >> to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any >> emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. >> We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. >> I >> remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; >> and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think >> they >> were called back then. They would pull a huge >> toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies >> around. Some people baked bread; some gave >> butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. >> Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, >> so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. >> >> My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you >> imagine what would happen to him today if he could >> not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of >> things not under our control; and too much tolerance >> of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with >> which we must deal. That being said...... >> >> Keep safe and warm, >> Hugs, >> Mary >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com >> [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson >> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM >> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the >> ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, >> and >> another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow >> up >> through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned >> stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to >> move >> around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally >> years >> and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting >> pretty >> sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! >> >> Janice >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> >> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> >>> This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, >>> at >>> one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. >>> I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word >>> again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. >>> They >>> have assured us it won't be like this last time. >>> Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. >>> Stay safe and warm. >>> >>> Kathy >>> Piqua, Ohio >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> >>> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM >>> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >>> >>> >>>> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow >>>> so >>>> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >>>> >>>> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! 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Excellent words Connie. That was beautifully said. Yes, Cathy, you did answer your own question. Long story short...I went to counseling for a tragic loss in our family in 1998. then she got around to telling me I worry too much about things I can't do anything about. The kids moving out, them driving to work on I75 during bad weather/good weather, getting a divorce...just normal things. She is a Christian counselor..she said..Kathy, you know the best thing you could ever do for your kids?? What?? Pray for them that GOD is always with them. Just pray for them always, everyday. So, I do. I'm better, but I still worry...only I put it into GOD's hands. Funny, how you know that is what you should do, but sometimes you forget. It is so easy that way to handle everything that comes your way. Maybe this was a "TMI" moment, if so, I'm sorry...but I truely believe GOD gets us through everything when we need help. Sincerely, Kathy Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: <twerppy@aol.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > YOU answered your own question, Cathy. You say a little prayer and send > them out the door. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Be there > to listen and encourage. If you did all you could, then that is all that > is needed. It is their growth period now and it will come fast and > furious, but it is theirs. > > > > Connie > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cathy And donald w raber <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com; ohsnapawesome04 <ohsnapawesome04@yahoo.com> > Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 11:25 am > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > > Well, you all sound so socked in! well, well just imagine the > spring > flowers & do what you can for your neighbors! That's a good thing, call > them to > make sure they're ok! If they're sick, take them food! That will help > you ^ > God will bless you another day! And not make you feel anything but good! > The > winters are bad, but you all have a sense of humor & that helps you get > through > the "storms of life"! That's what I remember about winters, watching out > for > your neighbor & helping out when you know you might be needed! And for > boys > it's a great way to make a couple dollars doing something for an elderly > neighbor or just feel good! > Wow, Mary great story of your childhood. I used to love to play in > the > snow, making snowmen in my snowsuit, & sledriding. I regret at times that > my > sons, are not where I grew up, but they'll I'm sure, someday, experience > it in > some capacity, & come & tell me. Or I might be fighting the snow with > them too! > We've been colder here, in Central FL, because you all got your storms > lately. > It was really warm in the 70's & higher, end of last week, & the winds > came, & > so I've been enjoying the jeans, sweats this year, now in the 50'60's, so > WOW! > I had illness in my little one over the weekend too, so I've had things > going on > here too! > How do you all get over, letting you kids move out!? That's what > I'm > experiencing & be anxious & stuff any suggestions, other than to work to > find a > job!!. That's what I've decided I'm going to do, & perhaps volunteer > again, at > my church's thrift shop. At least for the rest of this school year! I > guess if > you look at it, everyone is experiencing some loss in their lives, just > different things, jobs, children, & death! I had one of my older > neighbors die, > & my daughter went with me & not spent much since then. She has gotten > the job > she needs to get ahead of the game of life with a little grit & > determination, > so I'm grateful I've encouraged her & pushed too! Now let her spread her > wings & > fly. I'm so proud of her! > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:33:30 -0500 (EST) > Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow > > Janice, > I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had > in > a long, long time. We were running out of > places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe > trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall > overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway > that was about three feet wide and pickup > truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was > cleared > out; and it was then I realized how trapped I > had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, > all > that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not > ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. > > When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every > winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn > to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any > emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. > We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. > I > remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; > and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think > they > were called back then. They would pull a huge > toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies > around. Some people baked bread; some gave > butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. > Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, > so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. > > My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you > imagine what would happen to him today if he could > not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of > things not under our control; and too much tolerance > of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with > which we must deal. That being said...... > > Keep safe and warm, > Hugs, > Mary > > > -----Original Message----- > From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson > Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the > ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, > and > another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up > through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned > stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to > move > around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years > and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting > pretty > sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! > > Janice > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> > To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at >> one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. >> I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word >> again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. >> They >> have assured us it won't be like this last time. >> Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. >> Stay safe and warm. >> >> Kathy >> Piqua, Ohio >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> >> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM >> Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry >> >> >>> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow >>> so >>> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >>> >>> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! 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Thumbs up to you and your understanding. Many share you comments. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, Feb 8, 2010 10:33 am Subject: [PD-LIFE] Snow Janice, I remember a few years ago, we had one of the snowiest winters we had had in a long, long time. We were running out of places to put the stuff. I had never felt claustrophobic before - maybe trapped - is a better word. We had had two feet fall overnight, and the plows made a hard-packed wall at the end of my driveway that was about three feet wide and pickup truck hood high. I paced and paced and paced until the driveway was cleared out; and it was then I realized how trapped I had felt. The minute I knew I could get out of the house, even walking, all that tenseness and anxiety went away. I've not ever felt that way since. It was not a good feeling at all. When I was a kid, we used to get snowed in for at least two weeks every winter; and we used to have to tunnel to the barn to milk the cows. Helicopters flew over every day checking for any emergency situations and dropping supplies to people. We used to lay branches on top of the snow to spell out 'help' or 'SOS'. I remember my dad spelling out 'OK' with branches; and our neighbors had some of the first snow mobiles - Ski-Doo, I think they were called back then. They would pull a huge toboggan behind them and go from house to house taking shared supplies around. Some people baked bread; some gave butter, milk, and eggs; whatever any one needed, we shared, if we had it. Of course, tankers couldn't get in to get the milk, so all the farmers dumped whatever was not needed by others. My father also worked outside our farm as a master machinist. Can you imagine what would happen to him today if he could not get to work for two weeks? Today, there is too much intolerance of things not under our control; and too much tolerance of things that are. Together, they have bred the societal attitudes with which we must deal. That being said...... Keep safe and warm, Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Janice Danielson Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:33 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry Well, here in good old Iowa, we are now at about 5 FEET of snow on the ground, and it just keeps coming down!! We got 4 inches again on Fri, and another 4" on Sat. And the weatherman says we are to keep getting snow up through Wed. Whoa already!!! I am getting pretty sick of the darned stuff!! This last 8" of snow has been heavy and wet, so very hard to move around! This has been the snowiest winter we have had in literally years and years!! Would love to be where it is warm and sunny! Getting pretty sick of gray skies and snow!! Sighhh!! Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "don/kathy" <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net>; <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > This morning, the weather channel said it is the 3rd largest snowfall, at > one time, in Phili. PA.; some other places too. > I'm changing weather channels....they keep saying that four letter word > again, again, and again. :) Now they've repeated it for Tues/Wed. also. > They > have assured us it won't be like this last time. > Don is out shoveling snow again because of all the drifting out here. > Stay safe and warm. > > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JeanMK3" <JeanMK3@verizon.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:31 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Melungeon ancestry > > >> In SE PA, just outside of Philadelphia, we've had about 2 feet of snow so >> far and there's supposed to be more! Beautiful, but lots of work... >> >> And this is the second huge snowfall of this year!! Incredible!! Jean ------------------------------- 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