Flash back Friday is a glimpse into the past courtesy of my grandma (Thelma's) old journals. Thanks to reader suggestions I will provide a character list so you don't feel so lost. Since some of the people died before I was old enough to really know them I hope my family will comment to straighten it out if I list someone incorrectly.
Julie mentioned last week that she was born in 1979 so today we journey back to Julie's birthday January 15, 1979!
Charles- My Grandpa (married to Thelma)
Kenny Mcauley, Streibs, Lamberts- (Neighbors/Friends of my Grandparents)
Dee and Keith- My parents! (Grandma's daughter and son-in-law)
January 15, 1979
Charles worked with tractor and blade again this morning and after lunch. Kenny McCauley here with the snow mobiles. Dee and Keith rode them for awhile this evening. Charles also cleaned Streibs and Lamberts driveways out. Near zero most of the day.
So Julie it was cold snowy day in Kansas when you were born! If any of you have a day you would like me to check out let me know.
Clickin Mama
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Flash Back Friday
Flash back Friday is a glimpse into the past courtesy of my grandma's (Thelma's) old journals. Thanks to reader suggestions I will provide a character list so you don't feel so lost. Since some of the people died before I was old enough to really know them I hope my family will comment to straighten it out if I list someone incorrectly.
This week we journey back in time to June 13-18, 1979.
Charles- My Grandpa (married to Thelma)
Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill- (Grandma's sister and brother-in-law)
George and Louise (Grandma's sister and brother-in-law)
Shirley, Leroy, Robert (Some of Grandma's kids, my aunts and uncles)
Betty and Richard ( Grandma's daughter and son-in-law)
Donna and John (Grandma's daughter and son-in-law)
Jr. or Charlie, Adair, & Sara (Grandma's son,daughter-in-law, and granddaughter)
June 13th
Had my hair done this morning. Made pie and shortcake to take to K.C. tomorrow.
June 14th
Went to K.C this morning. Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill there at George and Louise's from Ohio. We stayed all night with Betty and Richard. We all had supper with Louise and George. Cloudy and cool most of the day.
June 15th
We took Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill to Topeka to see Shirley, Robert, and Leroy. Then we cameon to Hiawatha and saw Jr., Adair, and Sara We took Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill to Rulo for supper.
June 16th
Charles plowed garden and potatoes this morning. We went to Hiawatha after dinner to show them the house we are buying.
June 17th
We brought Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill back to K.C. We ate dinner at George and Louise's. Then we came on to Tulsa. Arrived here about 8:00 p.m.
June 18th
Charles and John worked in the shop this evening. Donna had her hair fixed in the afternoon. Baby should come soon.
Note: The baby came on the 21st. That baby is my cousin Mark.
Clickin Mama
This week we journey back in time to June 13-18, 1979.
Charles- My Grandpa (married to Thelma)
Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill- (Grandma's sister and brother-in-law)
George and Louise (Grandma's sister and brother-in-law)
Shirley, Leroy, Robert (Some of Grandma's kids, my aunts and uncles)
Betty and Richard ( Grandma's daughter and son-in-law)
Donna and John (Grandma's daughter and son-in-law)
Jr. or Charlie, Adair, & Sara (Grandma's son,daughter-in-law, and granddaughter)
June 13th
Had my hair done this morning. Made pie and shortcake to take to K.C. tomorrow.
June 14th
Went to K.C this morning. Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill there at George and Louise's from Ohio. We stayed all night with Betty and Richard. We all had supper with Louise and George. Cloudy and cool most of the day.
June 15th
We took Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill to Topeka to see Shirley, Robert, and Leroy. Then we cameon to Hiawatha and saw Jr., Adair, and Sara We took Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill to Rulo for supper.
June 16th
Charles plowed garden and potatoes this morning. We went to Hiawatha after dinner to show them the house we are buying.
June 17th
We brought Aunt Omy and Uncle Bill back to K.C. We ate dinner at George and Louise's. Then we came on to Tulsa. Arrived here about 8:00 p.m.
June 18th
Charles and John worked in the shop this evening. Donna had her hair fixed in the afternoon. Baby should come soon.
Note: The baby came on the 21st. That baby is my cousin Mark.
Clickin Mama
Friday, June 12, 2009
Flash Back Friday
When I was a little girl I was always fascinated by my Grandma's journals. She had these big orange journals that she always wrote in. One journal for each year. She wouldn't write a lot in them, just little notes about the day really. But I always loved them and wanted them. And when I was about 8 I wrote her a letter and asked her if I could have them one day. After she passed away that letter was tucked inside her journals and sure enough I got them. They now sit in my home and I love them as much today as I did when I was a little girl.
But as much as I love them I rarely open them and read them. So I have made a decision that every Friday is now flash back Friday. So each Friday I'm taking one of the journal out and reading a little bit. Since so much of my family reads my blog I thought they might enjoy Flash Back Friday too. So here are some snippets of what was happening during this week in 1979.
June 6th
Loaded corn all day, 3 loads, windy and warm. 90 degrees
June 7th
Loaded milo today, 3 loads, Jr. brought Sara out this morning, Adair is teaching Bible school. I took her home in the afternoon and had my hair done.
June 8th
Loaded milo today, 4 loads, cloudy and cool today. Adair came after Sara after dinner. Picked 14 boxes of strawberries.
June 9th
Light rain all day. Charles worked in the shop on mower and engine. I made two pie crusts and froze them. Also mended overalls for Charles and cleaned out refrigerator.
June 10th
Church this morning. We ate lunch at Dairy Queen. Junior, Adair, and Sara also. Then we came home and picked berries. We had a nice visit.
June 12th
Charles a Hiawatha in afternoon. He mowed the yard this evening. Mowed back pasture this morning.
Clickin Mama (And Grandma)
But as much as I love them I rarely open them and read them. So I have made a decision that every Friday is now flash back Friday. So each Friday I'm taking one of the journal out and reading a little bit. Since so much of my family reads my blog I thought they might enjoy Flash Back Friday too. So here are some snippets of what was happening during this week in 1979.
June 6th
Loaded corn all day, 3 loads, windy and warm. 90 degrees
June 7th
Loaded milo today, 3 loads, Jr. brought Sara out this morning, Adair is teaching Bible school. I took her home in the afternoon and had my hair done.
June 8th
Loaded milo today, 4 loads, cloudy and cool today. Adair came after Sara after dinner. Picked 14 boxes of strawberries.
June 9th
Light rain all day. Charles worked in the shop on mower and engine. I made two pie crusts and froze them. Also mended overalls for Charles and cleaned out refrigerator.
June 10th
Church this morning. We ate lunch at Dairy Queen. Junior, Adair, and Sara also. Then we came home and picked berries. We had a nice visit.
June 12th
Charles a Hiawatha in afternoon. He mowed the yard this evening. Mowed back pasture this morning.
Clickin Mama (And Grandma)
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