Hello Mariette, I have heard from people who have visited Gettysburg that it is a moving experience. I just finished reading the book Salammbo, about the Siege of Carthage in ancient times. All war is terrible! --Jim
Dearest Jim, Indeed, all wars are terrible and only 8 miles (13 km) from where I'm born was a big German military cemetery. We visited that also with our American friends. It is such a chilling experience to read on the marker that a sixteen year boy got killed the day before WWII ended... Hugs, Mariette
I've never been to Gettysburg, but would certainly love to visit one day. We do have the Kennesaw National Battlefield practically in our backyard, so of course, I've been there many times. Blessings, Mariette!
Dearest Martha Jane, We above all enjoyed driving through the Appalachian Mountains. True, you're right near one of the Nation's battlefields. Hugs, Mariette
I've covered a lot of beautiful Virginia having lived nearby in D.C., and also Maryland, in the 60's, and of course still close by VA now here in NC. Remember visiting Gettysburg a couple of times, and of course PA often when my late MIL and SIL lived in that state. Enjoy your vintage videos always - thanks for sharing Mariette. Have a wonderful October weekend - Mary
Dearest Mary, You indeed are close by to this beautiful part of the USA! Indeed, we now can label them 'vintage' and so do we ourselves; as good wine... 😉 Hugs, Mariette
My mother and her second husband lived in Salem for a long time and consequently, I visited her there many times. She came from Roanoke as did all of my family, but Salem is right next to Roanoke. I did not get to visit those places you did. If I get someone to go with me, I may drive there and see them. :-)
Thank you for sharing the video Mariette. We have passed this area on travels but have yet to visit here. Will have to do that soon on a trip we hope to take. We need to take the grand girls with us. The last major victory for General Lee was the battle at Cold Harbor in Hanover County Va.. Mom and Dad owned land in Cold Harbor and its where they lived when I was born and moved when I was about five. My brothers dug up quite a few bullets and a C.S. buckle among other relics. The mini balls would wash up they said in the very sandy soil in the area after a hard rain. We love History. Thank you again for sharing, Betsy
Dearest Betsy, Thank you for your visit and yes, all that love History ought to explore this region. Interesting to know about Cold Harbor and General Lee's last major victory battle and you being born there! Hugs, Mariette
Nice memories Mariette. I have so many old movies that need to be converted.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteYes, those are precious memories for looking back at.
So happy that I've digitalized all we have.
Hugs,
Mariette
I love Pennsylvania I have good memories there.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice weekend.
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteThank you, we lived there for about half a year.
Hugs and happy weekend!
Mariette
Buon Weekend.
ReplyDeleteCaro Giancarlo,
DeleteGrazie e buon weekend a voi.
Mariette
Looks like a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteYes, it was a wonderful escape, not quite a holiday though.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, I have heard from people who have visited Gettysburg that it is a moving experience. I just finished reading the book Salammbo, about the Siege of Carthage in ancient times. All war is terrible!
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteIndeed, all wars are terrible and only 8 miles (13 km) from where I'm born was a big German military cemetery. We visited that also with our American friends. It is such a chilling experience to read on the marker that a sixteen year boy got killed the day before WWII ended...
Hugs,
Mariette
I've never been to Gettysburg, but would certainly love to visit one day. We do have the Kennesaw National Battlefield practically in our backyard, so of course, I've been there many times.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Mariette!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteWe above all enjoyed driving through the Appalachian Mountains.
True, you're right near one of the Nation's battlefields.
Hugs,
Mariette
I've covered a lot of beautiful Virginia having lived nearby in D.C., and also Maryland, in the 60's, and of course still close by VA now here in NC. Remember visiting Gettysburg a couple of times, and of course PA often when my late MIL and SIL lived in that state.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vintage videos always - thanks for sharing Mariette.
Have a wonderful October weekend - Mary
Dearest Mary,
DeleteYou indeed are close by to this beautiful part of the USA!
Indeed, we now can label them 'vintage' and so do we ourselves; as good wine... 😉
Hugs,
Mariette
My mother and her second husband lived in Salem for a long time and consequently, I visited her there many times. She came from Roanoke as did all of my family, but Salem is right next to Roanoke. I did not get to visit those places you did. If I get someone to go with me, I may drive there and see them. :-)
ReplyDeleteDearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteThat is interesting and sure did bring back fond memories for you!
Wish I could take you along...
Hugs,
Mariette
Es importante también viajar y sobretodo salir de la rutina diaria.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Querida Antónia,
DeleteEn la medida de lo posible con nuestro gran jardÃn y toda la consultorÃa internacional, ¡lo intentamos!
Abrazos,
Mariette
Awesome
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, always happy to be in the mountains!
Together with some history it was perfect.
Hugs,
Mariette
It's good for us to visit historic places and remember changes having happened before.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteHistoric places are a must, especially for the children and history never should be erased. It teaches us so much!
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you for sharing the video Mariette. We have passed this area on travels but have yet to visit here. Will have to do that soon on a trip we hope to take. We need to take the grand girls with us. The last major victory for General Lee was the battle at Cold Harbor in Hanover County Va.. Mom and Dad owned land in Cold Harbor and its where they lived when I was born and moved when I was about five. My brothers dug up quite a few bullets and a C.S. buckle among other relics. The mini balls would wash up they said in the very sandy soil in the area after a hard rain. We love History. Thank you again for sharing, Betsy
ReplyDeleteDearest Betsy,
DeleteThank you for your visit and yes, all that love History ought to explore this region.
Interesting to know about Cold Harbor and General Lee's last major victory battle and you being born there!
Hugs,
Mariette