tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post6121085456625386017..comments2024-03-12T00:53:33.194-07:00Comments on THE DUST WILL WAIT: The Hopyard Hobo - Part 4 (Written by my late father)Pamelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-72556807481475273922007-06-11T22:59:00.000-07:002007-06-11T22:59:00.000-07:00he looks sad ivyhe looks sad ivyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-73599072105601145812007-06-04T20:00:00.000-07:002007-06-04T20:00:00.000-07:00"...smoldering black eyes which seemed to say, "He..."...smoldering black eyes which seemed to say, "Here's another victim for us..."<BR/><BR/>Terrific!Masagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739811491183011023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-79008690305125094952007-03-12T17:12:00.000-07:002007-03-12T17:12:00.000-07:00What great stories Pamela! A treasure indeed.What great stories Pamela! A treasure indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-46898012740908182692007-03-12T15:34:00.000-07:002007-03-12T15:34:00.000-07:00I really know nothing of hops, except that they lo...I really know nothing of hops, except that they look smashing in a vase filled with roses and peonies!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369244473889348601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-5154353498745833242007-03-12T14:37:00.000-07:002007-03-12T14:37:00.000-07:00I really enjoy reading about you grandfather's lif...I really enjoy reading about you grandfather's life back then. My grandparents also lived through the depression and were farmers, but were not ones to write in diaries, or write their down for the future. This gives me a good picture of life back then. Thanks!Sunrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156374993056097521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-42800502263045058242007-03-12T11:29:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:29:00.000-07:00This is nothing short of amazing to me, how much h...This is nothing short of amazing to me, how much history your family has. I love it and this story is definetly addictive!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-31645165426919085592007-03-12T09:23:00.000-07:002007-03-12T09:23:00.000-07:00Naturally, I enjoyed the part about the Russian wo...Naturally, I enjoyed the part about the Russian women looking to victimize your father.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-32969434145334965582007-03-12T08:48:00.000-07:002007-03-12T08:48:00.000-07:00I like reading theseI like reading theseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-85160063313705238622007-03-12T05:44:00.000-07:002007-03-12T05:44:00.000-07:00A mysterious...Russian woman eh?? I sure hope she ...A mysterious...Russian woman eh?? I sure hope she stays in the story...this could get really interesting!! LOL... Pam, thank you so much for opening up your personal family story to us!its_amyia1977https://www.blogger.com/profile/03254174406283257836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-88033256426690975112007-03-11T22:10:00.000-07:002007-03-11T22:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comment ! to answer your question,...Thanks for your comment ! to answer your question, my son's godmother is a fun card fan and she gets them from everywhere. So she sends all her stuff to me, but I had to ask her not to send jokes and videos anymore, because first I can't use them and second my mailbos was full, lol !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-22429770622024803262007-03-11T21:16:00.000-07:002007-03-11T21:16:00.000-07:00It is wonderful that you have this written history...It is wonderful that you have this written history from your dad. You've probably explained this, but what is it written in? What a keepsake for your children. I wonder how many people are lucky enough to have something like this. No question where your writing talent comes fromAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-38560263218473243752007-03-11T18:40:00.000-07:002007-03-11T18:40:00.000-07:00that's so insane.now, with a dollar,i think i coul...that's so insane.<BR/>now, with a dollar,<BR/>i think i could get like maybe a bag of chips out of thevending machne. maybe.<BR/>crazyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567507467301706469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-36273047491407799432007-03-11T14:50:00.000-07:002007-03-11T14:50:00.000-07:00It's so great to hear about how things were before...It's so great to hear about how things were before from someone who was actually there. He has so many great stories to share!<BR/><BR/>$1 for breakfast and dinner? Wow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-60902467098515287192007-03-11T13:48:00.000-07:002007-03-11T13:48:00.000-07:00This was great Pam. Two weeks ago I recorded my m...This was great Pam. Two weeks ago I recorded my mom recalling stories of her childhood for a project I have in mind.<BR/><BR/>Look forward to hearing more about your pop's journey ;-)Bibihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13802559680641810942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-1364064809052465782007-03-11T12:23:00.000-07:002007-03-11T12:23:00.000-07:00this is great story telling of times past and real...this is great story telling of times past and real life.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757079675613448834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-1794146148967348572007-03-11T11:22:00.000-07:002007-03-11T11:22:00.000-07:00I enjoy his writing and his stories. Young folks ...I enjoy his writing and his stories. <BR/><BR/>Young folks today need to work a few jobs like that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-32304427097621168422007-03-11T09:32:00.000-07:002007-03-11T09:32:00.000-07:00Well, I read all four parts today, and loved it to...Well, I read all four parts today, and loved it too! I agree, writing seems to run in the family :D <BR/><BR/>I really like your father's writing style, so easy going and relaxed.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit... the Russian women have piqued my interest. I can't wait to read more.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740023628746877368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-23430756690784469182007-03-11T09:09:00.000-07:002007-03-11T09:09:00.000-07:00LOVE IT!!!!!The wild thing is - now that I've driv...LOVE IT!!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>The wild thing is - now that I've driven around Independence a few times, I've not seen any HOPS. All farmland, blueberries, and grassfields. I wonder where all the HOPS went.<BR/><BR/>We were going to take Dave's new van for a drive today - maybe I can convince him to head that way for a view.<BR/><BR/>Reading this makes my heart hurt for some reason....wish I could have known grandpa better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29569768.post-69507806874898463002007-03-11T06:12:00.000-07:002007-03-11T06:12:00.000-07:0075 cents a day +board, wow! I bet that was decent ...75 cents a day +board, wow! I bet that was decent wages back then.<BR/><BR/>What does "Shofer" mean?<BR/><BR/>I like these journal entries.BarnGoddess_01https://www.blogger.com/profile/06178909105522973082noreply@blogger.com