December 2008 archive

Lazy Daze

Papa and I have vacationed to the max since we arrived here on Jekyll Island, Georgia on Monday. If you follow the link, you will see the Bluegrass Festival begins tomorrow. We’ll be there, all three days. We’re staying here on the island until Tuesday, continuing our vacation. We’ve explored the beaches, with long walks …

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Antioch Township Cemetery, Wexford County Michigan

This entry is part 1 of 60 in the series Cemeteries

The cemetery is located northwest of Cadillac, Michigan on M-115 about 12 miles to 19 road. Turn right on 19 road and drive 1.5 miles to the intersection with 16 1/2 road. The cemetery is on the left. Section A, Lot 30, Owner Milton Frederick Alice Thelma Ferris (Ferries) Lamunion Section C, Lot 20, owner …

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The Georgia Aquarium

Sunday, Papa and I visited the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. I hadn’t realized there was a football game at the Georgia Dome that day, but that didn’t interfere with our visit.  We had paid for our tickets and parking in advance, on-line, a move I always recommend.   This is just a short clip from our …

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Belle’s Box – 102

This entry is part 105 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. And, there is an accounting of people about whom I have little information here. Love’s Greeting My heart is light, My heart is free, My Sweetheart is bright She’ll …

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Bluegrass

Bluegrass. Any Questions?

No Snow

There is no snow on the beach here at Jekyll Island, Georgia. Papa and I just went for a long walk on the beach, it is about 68 and humid. My shoulders are no longer knotted up, and I feel great!

Belle’s Box – 101

This entry is part 104 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. And, there is an accounting of people about whom I have little information here. “After a Hike” Postmark, Charlevoix, Mich, June 17, 1918 3:30 PM Mrs. Chas. Tinker Manton …

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Belle’s Box – 108

This entry is part 103 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned by Belle (Lamunion) Fellows Tinker here. The cast of characters is located here. And, there is an accounting of people about whom I have little information here. Court House and Jail, Traverse City, Mich. Postmarked Traverse City, Michigan, Aug 12, 1912 11:30 …

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New Year’s Resolutions!

Often, I receive invitations to participate in Carnivals. I don’t often participate. It may be that I’m not good at following suggestions, or it may be that I’m not creative enough to relate my blogs to the carnival topics. Imagine my excitement when I realized that there was no way out of the next edition …

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Belle’s Box – 100

This entry is part 102 of 342 in the series Belle's Box

Today, I’m posting the one hundredth item from Belle’s box. Just by luck, the senders of the card were easy to locate on the 1930 census of Hart, Michigan. That hasn’t happened too often, many of the senders are unknown to me. Read about this series of posts, regarding items in a box originally owned …

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