tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post6888301360328182884..comments2024-03-08T02:15:29.016-06:00Comments on Beyond the Fork in the Road: A Little Local HistoryChicken Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11704834273210183660noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-15413631750748486552012-01-25T14:00:56.138-06:002012-01-25T14:00:56.138-06:00I am with you Chicken Mama! I love local history! ...I am with you Chicken Mama! I love local history! I grew up in the same small town my parents did and there is so much history that I am still finding. I get lost in it and have to remind myself to get back into the "real world".<br /><br />Glad to find your blog! (I found you through your mother's) <br /><br />Have a great day!<br /><br /><br />RaShellPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565510749804897792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-54001142552700885502012-01-25T05:57:31.469-06:002012-01-25T05:57:31.469-06:00THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE WINDOW,OH THATS MY UNCLE H...THERE IS SOMEONE IN THE WINDOW,OH THATS MY UNCLE HUGO,NEVER COULD FIND HIS WAY OUT OF A BARN,HE MUST BE LOST IN THE OTHER WORLD,CAN YOU SHOW HIM HOW TO GET DOWN THE STAIRS--LOLjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-30900389009278018202012-01-23T14:48:37.425-06:002012-01-23T14:48:37.425-06:00Maybe it is the ghost of George Washington's m...Maybe it is the ghost of George Washington's mother in that window? I love local histories, too. Our little town was such a bustling place - until 'they' decided to straighten the main thoroughfare and cut off the main portion of town. It's just a whisper of itself now. Loved the post!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-23378680958269009632012-01-23T08:48:59.336-06:002012-01-23T08:48:59.336-06:00Hi again Chicken Mama,
Oops, I'm sorry. I didn...Hi again Chicken Mama,<br />Oops, I'm sorry. I didn't read the info above, which is very unlike me. Or maybe that was the young me with more brain cells! Still admire what you do!<br /><br />MollieMolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072692058178050814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-24079692992067259902012-01-23T06:52:34.578-06:002012-01-23T06:52:34.578-06:00This comment will suffice as my post this AM . . ....This comment will suffice as my post this AM . . . <br /><br />Mollie, WELCOME! I made a slight edit to your comment because you used a place name, and I'd really prefer no one do that (see my blurb above under 'Leave your comment'. But, you can always e-mail me via the Contact Form on the blog (right-hand column)! :)<br /><br />Mom, a nun??? Wellll, I'm not sure about that. ;) But, to those of you who see George Washington or a fellow dressed in a colonial style, you're RIGHT! I haven't yet asked the story behind him, but it IS a display dummy dressed as such. The first time I noticed him, he gave me quite a start! (Wonder how long he's been there that I've never before noticed?!!)<br /><br />And, yup, the building is l-i-s-t-i-n-g . . . hence their desire to pull it down. Apparently the 2nd story floor is exactly the same. I'd assumed it would just affect the ground floor walls.<br /><br />I *love* your personal additions of the miscellany you've purchased there! :)<br /><br />And, I juuuust might contact the Historical Society to ask them if there are any monies available to save the building. Or, better yet, ask my bosses if they've done the same.Chicken Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704834273210183660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-18574852210403837282012-01-23T05:07:20.039-06:002012-01-23T05:07:20.039-06:00I was bummed out when they tore down that old thea...I was bummed out when they tore down that old theater last year and I'd never really even known that building WAS a theater! Wonder what sort of unintended consequences will occur as a result of tearing it down - more pigeons out of a home and set loose on the rest of downtown? And what do they intend to do with that space anyway?<br /><br />I've purchased Tevas, fake Crocs, hair scissors, flannel pants, sun hats, birthday cards, snow boots, cheezy toys, and laundry line in your shop and lusted after cast iron griddles. I go in there regularly just to wander and see what I can find :)Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-44127700283421622032012-01-22T21:43:07.581-06:002012-01-22T21:43:07.581-06:00I can't enlarge the photo, but it looked like ...I can't enlarge the photo, but it looked like George Washington to me too LOL! Hey add to your list of completely random items in the store the flap ear hat, purse, and pocket knife we bought there all in one shopping trip - the place is awesome, if you can't find it there, you don't need it LOL!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-73897659445221643752012-01-22T18:52:01.808-06:002012-01-22T18:52:01.808-06:00P.S. I think that's George Washington in the ...P.S. I think that's George Washington in the upstairs window. :)<br />Also, my verification word is mornable, which this news is.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-54782161966986843622012-01-22T18:47:05.662-06:002012-01-22T18:47:05.662-06:00Waaah! :( I wish someone would rescue that buildi...Waaah! :( I wish someone would rescue that building. I've often wanted to go it there myself. I sure hope you get the chance. waaah! I HATE it when old buildings get torn down.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-6564117977307257392012-01-22T16:35:07.047-06:002012-01-22T16:35:07.047-06:00Hi, I just found your blog via The Nature Knitter&...Hi, I just found your blog via The Nature Knitter's list of blogs she follows! Wow, you are one brave woman. I wished I had your guts and talent and whatever else it takes to live off the grid way up north. And about that building that is to be torn down--one thing wrong with the photo was the right side is lower than the left (yes?). I couldn't find the second, although it looked like someone was looking out an upstairs window. Maybe you could get the Minnesota Historical Association involved and they'd want to save the building--especially with your knowledge of its history. Were you born in upper Minn? I had a friend who grew up in that area. Anyway, great blog--you are one high-energy person!! And I love it that you love the cold weather!!<br />- MollieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-64082390522244802762012-01-22T14:59:08.697-06:002012-01-22T14:59:08.697-06:00Interesting story of this old building.
Not only i...Interesting story of this old building.<br />Not only is the building listing to the right, but the building front is off-kilter. Holding a ruler to the front of it shows that the bottom panel slopes up toward the center of the building at the doorway.<br />That figure in the upper window looks to me like a colonial judge with a while powdered wig and black robes.<br /><br />Strange that the side door is almost on the front corner too, they're usually placed further back.Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-61893215773318217362012-01-22T14:52:58.928-06:002012-01-22T14:52:58.928-06:00Okay, two strange things about the picture. Yes, ...Okay, two strange things about the picture. Yes, it sure is listing to the right quite a bit! Holy moley! Second, there is a nun, in full habit, standing in the upstairs window. (Ha-ha, that's what I see anyway!) Or wait! Is it the ghost of one of the people who used to rent a room upstairs? Oooo-ooo-00000!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com