Re: Imogene OT

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Precious Sandie, I love getting your hugs. Thank you. And I'm glad you saw

my children. They were well loved and it shines, I think.

Love you too lady,

Imogene

In a message dated 12/16/2007 4:28:18 PM Central Standard Time,

sanclown@... writes:

Hi Imogene-

I knew nothing about snow white beaches until I visited New Zealand. Hadn't

even seen the ocean until 2004 when I flew into an island surrounded by

ocean. It is beautiful, awe inspiring. I must say though, I would miss the

seasons. I am so used to all the seasons, cold and snow included that I do

think I would be a bit lost without it all.

I looked at the photo's before replying. Oh what a handsome family you have

So many beautiful smiles. Their hearts shine through their smiles. I

have looked through your photo's before but must have missed the one of your

children when they were young. I am so glad you mentioned it and I was able

to have a peek.

I love hearing your stories of " back in the day " . So much adventure, so

many memories, and very fascinating. Nothing like I have been around before

...commercial fishing...love hearing of those times.

I have enjoyed hearing from you Imogene. Thank you. Thank you for taking

time to write and for sharing such special memories with me.

To give a hug we get a hug...right back at ya-

Sandie

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And hugs to you, too, darling, Sandie.

You can keep the weather up there. If you are born and raised in it, then

it

becomes a way of life, but I wasn't. I was raised on snow white beaches In

Florida, and living in a bathing suit a great deal of time, also the most

fun

I ever had in my life was the experiences I had while commercial fishing

with

nets with my father and sisters for six years. Warm was what I knew, and

expected. When we ever had a cool snap, I nearly froze to death.

In Ohio it was horrible. Just below Lake Erie, was mess, cold, icy, while I

hauled water from a spring (yes, like in the pioneer days) Had an out house

and cooked on a three burner kerosene stove, while having six babies in six

years. I hung diapers until my hands were nearly frozen. Those were the

horror

years. I could write a book about it, but this is as far as I will go. So

no, I don't care for the cold.

I loved my babies. Look at their picture in the album and you will see why.

With the sixth baby, I moved into a small apt, over my husband's

Speedometer

shop, and that is why there was wall paper.

He got tired of wading through clothes strung up and down the hall, and

bought me a washer and dryer. I think he saw for himself how hard it was for

me,

and I wasn't outside in the cold there.

I took excellent care of my babies, and kept a spotless house. I was thin.

I have always loved life to the fullest, and I did enjoy much about the

North, but sure can't live there.

Love you Sandie,

Imogene

In a message dated 12/16/2007 3:49:00 PM Central Standard Time,

sanclown@... writes:

Hello Imogene-

Experiencing a balmy 22 degrees here in Des Moines. Had our share of

storms

last week...rain followed by sleet followed by ice followed by snow and

more

sleet. Whoa!!

It will be 58 here again...come April or May. (grins)

Happy Sunday to you and Don, with many hugs-

Sandie

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It is 45 in Fort Myers, Florida right now. No swimsuits, but we will be back

to 80 by Friday. No snow on the horizon. Carol

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