Rhonda
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Post by Rhonda on May 29, 2007 21:31:17 GMT -5
I have to tell you all what I use now instead of a hot water bottle/heating pad. I have made a fabric "bag" from flannel or terry cloth. Inside, I put long grain rice.......about 2 pounds. I also added some lavender blossoms. Sew it tightly shut. Heat it in the microwave for about 3 minutes. It creates a moist heat which is excellent for sore muscles, joint pain, and migraines. It is flexible.....and if you make a long "tube" instead of a bag, (by using a sock!) it can lay around a sore neck! The lavender just releases a nice scent. Supposed to be good for headaches. I have a long history of suffering from migraines. My "rice bag" heating pad has been a real life saver.
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RER
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Post by RER on Jun 7, 2007 16:01:06 GMT -5
For All That Didn't Know Most of the Indiana Details Here They Are Indiana State Song: “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” (1913)Bird: Cardinal (1933) State Tree: Tulip State Flower: Peony (1957) River: Wabash Stone: Limestone Bob
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Post by Babs on Jul 4, 2007 10:01:28 GMT -5
Happy Fourth of July to one and all! Looks like another beautiful Summer day here in Columbus, Indiana. :-)
Say a prayer for all our troops who are overseas or wherever protecting us from harm and include our country as well in your prayers. God Bless America!
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Post by nancs on Sept 2, 2007 9:41:05 GMT -5
Here I am, this morning, reflecting on a perfectly delightful visit we had yesterday--------------with 'transplanted Columbus folks.' Martha (Brockman/CHS 56) and Jim Jansen hosted a 'Columbus get together' at their lovely home here in Yorba Linda, CA. Thanks, Martha and Jim. We weren't large in numbers but what fun we had recalling our 'Growing Up Columbus' days. Terry Trautman (CHS 56) and his wife, Linda, were there from SC. As well as, John Spellman, now of Bend, OR. Can't begin to relate all the memories that we covered. Think that the overall thought was-----------growing up in Columbus in our era (40s-50s) was special, and how lucky we all are to have deep Columbus roots. IF your ears burned yesterday, well, we probably were sharing some special memory that we had about you. Was lots and lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nanc
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2007 18:06:12 GMT -5
Wanda Hunter, Democrat candidate for State Senator from Bartholomew County had an opportunity to meet with Vice President , Walter Mondale and Congressman Lee Hamilton during their recent visit to Columbus. This was in July 1978. Wanda is a great supporter of our website and had displays at our last two Celebrations, and is a big Bartholomew County History buff.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2007 19:49:14 GMT -5
A menu from the Surrey Inn, that was located at 3rd and Franklin St. The Surrey was at that location for about ten years, closing in May of 1977. The building is now governmental offices.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Nov 1, 2007 19:38:44 GMT -5
A menu from the Surrey Inn, that was located at 3rd and Franklin St. The Surrey was at that location for about ten years, closing in May of 1977. The building is now governmental offices. The Surrey Motor Inn was owned by the Suhre family. I assume that must have been why they chose a name and theme that sounds so similar to their name.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2007 14:30:05 GMT -5
Ricky.... I believe that is correct, the owner being a Albert Suhre.
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Post by richard on Nov 28, 2007 17:44:51 GMT -5
Open House
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nancs
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Post by nancs on Dec 31, 2007 9:41:20 GMT -5
This is nothing but sheer trivia, having it roots in Columbus, back in my junior high days in the very late 40s. Was IMing this AM with a Columbus friend, the subject of nickels came up, and from that to the 'buffalo nickel,' which back in the 40s was the five cent piece used. Only very recently has a 'reproduction' of that old buffalo nickel come into common use. The young kid's joke of the day, and truly about as naughty as the jokes were for that age back in the 40s: You have an unsuspecting 'victim' make a fist, with the knuckles up. Using a buffalo nickel you proceed to 'weave quite a tale' of this buffalo's journeys, moving 'the buffalo' slowly over the fist/knuckles up------------something along the line, the buffalo was lost, and roaming over hill and dale (the knuckles, of course being hills and dales), as you near the end of these hills and dales-------------------------the story goes that the buffalo had to stop for a potty break, and looked around for a good spot to take care of business. You could even have the 'buffalo go back a hill or dale or two,' to lengthen the story. Now hidden in your hand, the one that is moving the 'buffalo nickel' over hill and dale is a cotton ball that you have dampened sufficiently with water, not so it drips, but....................when the buffalo stops for his potty break, you squeeze the cotton ball, thus the buffalo, well, he 'eliminates' all over the hand of your unsuspecting 'victim.' Perhaps not an appropriate post, I guess, but does sort of give one a glimpse into some of the 'fun and perhaps, naughty stuff' kids did way back when. Enjoy. ;D Was thinking this might be a fun 'trick' to do on some 'unsuspecting victim' these days. Nanc
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Post by Babs on Dec 31, 2007 13:26:41 GMT -5
Nanc, I love it and plan to "pull this little trick on our grandson next month" when we take his mom and dad and him on a cruise. One always needs ways to connect with grandkids and since I'm a girl and not much into cars, racing, sports or whatever, I'm always a little in the dark as to how to entertain Austin. He does share my deep love of reading and a lot of the time he and I will just sit and read quietly...but this would be a perfect "little trick" to pull on him one day. Hey while I'm here today and talking trivia, I will say Happy New Year to everyone and lets hope and pray that 2008 will be a truly wonderful year for us all.
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Post by Donna Bowersock on Feb 11, 2008 18:46:05 GMT -5
please send me a message back. The Salve works good
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Post by jdhinkle on Mar 13, 2008 20:43:26 GMT -5
I WAS LOOKING THRU YEARBOOKS TODAY AND I'VE COME UP WITH A TRIVIA QUESTION THE ANSWER CAN BE DETERMINED BY LOOKING THRU THE ENTIRE SITE
WHAT DO LARRY GUTHRIE, FRANK MILLER, ALAN SANDLIN, LARRY TAYLOR, DONALD WEST, GRAHAM UPDIKE, JACK HINKLE, JACK WAGNER, LARRY BRAY AND THE INFAMOUS 'TONY' HINKLE HAVE IN COMMON
IF ANYONE KNOWS ADD TO THIS POST
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Post by jdhinkle on Mar 14, 2008 10:30:28 GMT -5
I NOTICED THIS IN THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR A FEW WEEKS AGO IT REMINDED ME OF A STUDENT CONVOCATION I ATTENDED IN THE SPRING OF 1960 WHEN THE SOON TO BE PRESIDENT KENNEDY VISITED US. HE COULDN'T SPEAK BECAUSE HE LOST HIS VOICE. IT WAS A SPECIAL MEMORY FOR ME
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Post by nancs on Apr 8, 2008 10:25:31 GMT -5
Hi, and I really have no clue why this thought came to mind-----as I have been involved along with others trying to figure out the recent postcard that George shared. Was reading an historical account of Bartholomew County in the mid-1800s, and mention was made of how the children of that time entertained themselves, the games they played. Combine that with Jack's account of the playground equipment in Donner Park, and......... Wella-----------Mumblety Peg. For starters-----------I can not imagine that my folks knew that I played that game with the neighbor kids. Altho' I know I was given a pocket knife that I carried, yes, even in a purse----------------and perish this thought, carried same to school!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now a days, with zero tolerance, etc----------------me, along with others, would be kicked out of school and handed over to the authorities. For sure. Mumblety Peg, a knife game. You can check out this link for an accurate account of same. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumblety_pegAs I recall, we played the more daring version and aimed at the feet of our opponent. I do NOT remember anyone being hurt playing this game. Anyone else with input? ?? Nanc
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Post by jdhinkle on Apr 8, 2008 12:15:52 GMT -5
I THOUGHT I WOULD ADD A TRIVIAL STORY FROM MY PAST WHEN I WAS YOUNG WE USED TO EXPLORE HAWCREEK BANKS FROM THE 17TH STREET NORTH TO ALMOST 25TH STREET SOME OF US USE TO SMOKE GRAPEVINES THE EVEN COOLER DEAL WAS MAKING A KITCHEN MATCH SLINGER I WOULD TAKE A SPOOL AFTER THE THREAD WAS USED AND GET TWO WIDE RUBBER BANDS ONE RUBBER BAND WAS BROKEN IN HALF THE OTHER WAS USED TO HOLD THE BROKEN RUBBER BANK IN PLACE OVER ONE END OF THE SPOOL. I WOULD THEN VENTURE TO PARKER'S MARKET ON16TH AND HOME AVE. AND PURCHASE A LARGE BOX OF KITCHEN MATCHES I THINK THEY WERE ABOUT 29 CENTS BACK THEN. I NOW HAD MY SLINGER ALONG THE CREEK THERE WERE TWO OPTIONS ONE WAS LOAD THE MATCH AND STRIKE THE MATCH ON A ROCK AND SHOOT IT ACROSS THE CREEK. GREAT SMOKE TAILS THE OTHER OPTION WAS SHOOT THE MATCH AGAINST A SURFACE THAT WOULD LITE IT AND WATCH IT BURN I PROMISE I NEVER STARTED A FIRE BUT I GUESS I MAY HAVE POLL.UTED THE CREEK A LITTLE. THEM WERE THE GOOD OLE DAYS
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Post by jdhinkle on Apr 8, 2008 12:22:59 GMT -5
HERE'S ANOTHER ITEM THE OTHER DAY SOMEONE ENTERED A LINK ABOUT THE 1952 500 RACE THAT THE CUMMINS DEISEL WAS THE POLE POSITION WINNER. THAT BROUGHT TO MIND ONE OF MY FAVORITE DRIVERS HIS NAME WAS JACK MCGRATH AND HE DROVE THE 'HINKLE' SPECIAL www.geocities.com/johnsonindy500/indy500/500boxscores/500box52.htmlUSE THIS LINK AND SCROLL DOWN TO THE 11 TH PLACE ITEM NOT ONLY THAT THE OWNERS NAME WAS THE SAME AS MINE I FOUND OUT A FEW YEARS LATER WHEN HIS OBITUARY WAS IN THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR HIS MIDDLE INITIAL WAS DIFFERENT THE OTHER PROBLEM WAS HE WAS FROM WICHITA NOT COLUMBUS
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RER
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Post by RER on Apr 8, 2008 13:16:44 GMT -5
Well Nanc I Played That High Risk Game With My Brother & Some Trusted Friends In Very Early Life
Never got hit on the foot nor did I hit anyone, but it got hairy on some of the throws.............ha, ha, ha........
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Post by RER on Apr 16, 2008 19:40:13 GMT -5
To All My Friends and Post Readers "Your Liberty Is Abound"You know my friends and readers I love the Columbus Indiana history as you can tell by my posts. However, I am only one view of my experiences and research efforts. I would urge others to post different information or supplements to any of the over 6,000 posts already established in the boards. Today, we had another record accomplishment throughout the day and early morning, but I am concerned that we have mostly residents and former residents coming onto the Columbus Historical boards; to read only. This morning at 9:03 am we had over 455 readers and tonight we have had over 1,400 reviewers in the last 24 hours. Now, that is fantastic, however we could have more and even more interesting posts if you great folks would post anything. It doesn't have to be fancy, long, wordy, pictures; but at least an effort to communicate your desires and experiences of this great community of people since the early days and today. So, my poster and reader friends please take a moment and think about what you can add to this "Rated Number One Web Site In America Today". It is an "awesome adventure" to research, communicate with friends, post members, admin members; and to recall the things your kids and grandkids will maybe read here within the pages of David Sechrest's creation. Well, my kids and grandkids are aware of this web site, and when I pass onto the other side, they can return to read about dad's or grandpa's life before, where he grew up. I urge you to think about it and post. You don't have to use your real name here you can call yourself anything as you wish. There are no embarrassments by posting anything, just clean fun and your thoughts of the past and even the present. I am retired and enjoy my research, writing and reading. So, jump on board my friends, we all want to see your experiences in the grand old place called Columbus.
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Post by jdhinkle on Apr 24, 2008 14:01:01 GMT -5
I'M NOT SURE IF THIS FITS HERE OR NOT BUT HERE GOES WHEN I LIVED AT 18TH AND CALIFORNIA ST WE HAD A SIDEWALK OUT IN FRONT BUT NOT AT THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE I THOUGHT ABOUT IT A WHILE AND THEN REMEMBERED MOM SAYING WE WERE ON THE EDGE OF TOWN AT ONE TIME. AS I REMEMBER AFTER 19TH AND CALIFORNIA THERE WERE NO SIDEWALKS. HOME AVENUE HAD SIDEWALKS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STREET BUT NOT ON THE WEST SEVETEENTH STREET HAD SIDEWALKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STRRET ALL THE WAY OUT TO CALDWELL BUT 18TH STREET DIDNT HAVE ANY.
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF WHY THAT WAS THAT WAY
ALSO HAVE YOU NOTICED THERE AREN'T ANY ALLEYS ANY MORE SOME OF US OLDTIMERS NEEDED ALLEYS TO GET TO SCHOOL I GUESS THE GARBAGE TRUCKS GOT TO BIG THE GOOD OLE GARBAGE BINS ARE A THING OF THE PAST NO ASHES TO TAKE OUT
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