tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post4957630264139813598..comments2023-11-05T02:39:09.527-08:00Comments on Monkey Man: A new life - 55Monkey Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741294113777908130noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-87251679286327280832010-09-25T09:58:04.632-07:002010-09-25T09:58:04.632-07:00I've journeyed backwards, having discovered pa...I've journeyed backwards, having discovered part V first... captivating, true American tale for sure!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this, I feel as if I've shared in the tiniest bit of her journey.Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-76588124450897305472010-08-29T19:37:12.025-07:002010-08-29T19:37:12.025-07:00Yes, please! Keep writing....Yes, please! Keep writing....Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-49341017083629791672010-08-29T06:36:04.195-07:002010-08-29T06:36:04.195-07:00I love stories of faith and hope.
More please. :...I love stories of faith and hope.<br /><br />More please. :)hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03306622656461205674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-46268148777721664702010-08-28T20:50:09.892-07:002010-08-28T20:50:09.892-07:00You GOTTA finish what you started MM
PULEEEZE!You GOTTA finish what you started MM<br /><br />PULEEEZE!steveronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498524940140288735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-29821408759381116942010-08-28T20:16:51.830-07:002010-08-28T20:16:51.830-07:00Hi Monkey Man,
I may be 45 minutes early, but my ...Hi Monkey Man,<br /><br />I may be 45 minutes early, but my Sunday 160 is up. I'll read yours tomorrow.<br /><br />PGOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-72688436524223829532010-08-28T19:52:35.611-07:002010-08-28T19:52:35.611-07:00http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/sunda...http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/sunday-160-this-is-how-ive-spent-my-saturday/<br /><br />Sunday 160 is up!<br />Happy Weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-47718299783352831212010-08-28T19:27:11.942-07:002010-08-28T19:27:11.942-07:00Very interesting MM!!
I can't wait to read mo...Very interesting MM!!<br /><br />I can't wait to read more!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-17834527131880595032010-08-28T14:24:37.561-07:002010-08-28T14:24:37.561-07:00Here I am, better late than never! :)
How intere...Here I am, better late than never! :)<br /><br />How interesting! My favorite line is the very first one... "Rolled up in an old mattress for warmth". That mental image stayed with me through the entire thing.<br /><br />Nicely done.<br /><br />My Friday 55 was posted <a href="http://jannaverse.blogspot.com/2010/08/ones-made-from-hot-sauce-packets-yeah.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> yesterday. I'm just now getting around to visiting everyone. :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827716404911856909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-19315511905918134232010-08-28T08:24:58.035-07:002010-08-28T08:24:58.035-07:00Yes, yes. I want more more! I love to hear famil...Yes, yes. I want more more! I love to hear family stories. Really liked this 55, and then also the back story. Great way to write this.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-32481606698195319212010-08-28T02:28:15.431-07:002010-08-28T02:28:15.431-07:00An awesome story to post, MM!!!! Wow... how scary ...An awesome story to post, MM!!!! Wow... how scary AND thrilling it must have been... moving to an altogether new place, new life!! brrr..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-27329698024172235032010-08-27T23:45:01.840-07:002010-08-27T23:45:01.840-07:00Its a reminder that the generation before us, suff...Its a reminder that the generation before us, suffered the depression and a world war so that we could have the security of the 50's and the freedom of the 60's. Thanks for dropping by to hear or read my <a href="http://ramdom-short-stories.blogspot.com/2010/08/got-your-photograph-but-it-don-kiss.html" rel="nofollow">Friday 55</a>John (@bookdreamer)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11576434749272275190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-42612736315849737012010-08-27T23:26:46.909-07:002010-08-27T23:26:46.909-07:00So glad you are writing about your families journe...So glad you are writing about your families journey to Oregon. I use to spend a lot of time reading stories that families published at Mission Mill in Salem through the historic society, I also had the good fortune to read private letters and dairies from old families here that I had access to. Many of the decendents did not value the old letters and such so they threw them away. <br />MM you may just wind up writing a book....<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Joannyjoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338150531816845279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-8169713862359523872010-08-27T23:19:43.451-07:002010-08-27T23:19:43.451-07:00I love it, and can't wait until next week'...I love it, and can't wait until next week's installment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-84490374017486427142010-08-27T20:05:30.391-07:002010-08-27T20:05:30.391-07:00Fabulous story, both the 55 and the backstory both...Fabulous story, both the 55 and the backstory both!<br /><br />More, yes! Looking forward to it. I *love* hearing family histories and mythologies.<br />-CMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352940156473227821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-4486089988766781072010-08-27T19:59:32.251-07:002010-08-27T19:59:32.251-07:00How wonderful that your mother shared this with yo...How wonderful that your mother shared this with you. I love hearing family stories, so I can't wait until the next installment. <br /><br />TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-69157238959750190092010-08-27T18:23:50.255-07:002010-08-27T18:23:50.255-07:00Cool story, made all the more cool by the fact tha...Cool story, made all the more cool by the fact that you only found out about it during your mom's last days. What a great treasure she gave you.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-42143352552677441482010-08-27T15:01:01.260-07:002010-08-27T15:01:01.260-07:00Oh, do tell! Love these memory pieces.Oh, do tell! Love these memory pieces.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-85809277304067271032010-08-27T14:02:15.315-07:002010-08-27T14:02:15.315-07:00I bet it is really fascinating. I look forward to ...I bet it is really fascinating. I look forward to more.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-41505032014424705182010-08-27T12:12:08.516-07:002010-08-27T12:12:08.516-07:00I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-63872492847356765532010-08-27T11:36:13.897-07:002010-08-27T11:36:13.897-07:00I really like this, MM. Oh, please do continue. I ...I really like this, MM. Oh, please do continue. I love this kind of story! I'm betting that your mom is one strong lady.PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-42739375488357805042010-08-27T10:23:07.575-07:002010-08-27T10:23:07.575-07:00What an adventure that must have been and it was v...What an adventure that must have been and it was very brave of your parents to undertake it. How wonderful to share this story with us...it's really a part of history!<br /><br />Mine is at:<br />http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2010/08/flash-55-friday-happy-28th-birthday.htmlRNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-49267131140833723292010-08-27T09:26:25.637-07:002010-08-27T09:26:25.637-07:00yes - PLEASE - continue!!yes - PLEASE - continue!!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-11914274701032904162010-08-27T08:54:14.848-07:002010-08-27T08:54:14.848-07:00Really good 55-tease, and longer tease. It certai...Really good 55-tease, and longer tease. It certainly makes one want to know more - even about the bit you have filled in.Colonialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557767445598681641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-19980397252378727382010-08-27T08:50:59.495-07:002010-08-27T08:50:59.495-07:00Great teaser of a 55 - would love to read more.Great teaser of a 55 - would love to read more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189125011913017491.post-34566383768784649922010-08-27T08:24:59.119-07:002010-08-27T08:24:59.119-07:00I immediately saw the scene in my mind, a tiny old...I immediately saw the scene in my mind, a tiny old black and white photo with crimped edges, with a fountain-pen note on the back: "Dad's truck 1940"<br />My Montana grandparents took their five kids to the Pacific Northwest orchards too, in 1936. My dad's mom, Dee, went there from Oklahoma with her best friend Opal in about the same year. I wonder how such a buzz got around: There's orchard picking in Oregon/Washington. <br />It was an amazing time, peopled by amazing stories. I could get lost in your mother's. Please do memorialize it for yourself and for us.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.com