Okay, here are some little know facts about how some common phrases came into existence. Bob will be adding periodically to this page so check back on it occasionally. He just had to share with everybody.
Q...Where did piss poor come from?
A... They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and then once a day it was taken and sold to the tannery... if you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor". but worse than that were the really poor folk who couldn't even afford to buy a pot... they "didn't have a pot to piss in" and were the lowest of the low.
Q... Why are most weddings in June?
A... Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
2 weeks after selling our sailboat, we were online looking for another boat. Bought "Tadpole" in April 2013. Tadpole is a trawler made by Nimble. Our model is a 20' Vagabond. Currently, in Iowa visiting family and friends for a few summer months before heading for Arizona.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Natchez, MS - Rhythm Night Club Memorial
There are many blues songs written about the night club fire in Natchez, MS in 1940. One was by Howlin' Wolf called "The Natchez Burnin". So we found the memorial at the corner of MLK and St. Catherine St. The fire is among the ten deadliest public assembly fires in the history of the United States. There were 209 death that night.
http://www.americanbluesscene.com/2011/04/natchez-burning-anniversary-of-the-rhythm-club-fire/
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Columbus, MS - Touring town
Tennessee Williams, famous playwright, was born in Columbus, Mississippi in 1911. His mother's maiden name was Dakin. My brother-in-law, Steve's name is Dakin. Hmmmm? I got busy on ancestry.com and found that Steve's dad and Tennessee Williams were 4th cousins. Some guy, named Timothy Dakin born in 1723, was their great, great, great, great grandfather.
Tennessee was born in Columbus and lived in this house with his Mother, sister Rose, and maternal grandparents until he was three. His father traveled as a shoe salesman. The house was the rectory of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where his grandfather, Reverend Walter Dakin, was the minister.
The parlor
The dining room
A small bedroom believed to be Tennessee's
Rev. Walter Dakin, his maternal grandfather
We were, also, lucky enough to tour "Whitehall". It is currently the private residence of Joe & Carol. Joe's parents bought the house from the granddaughter of the original owner.
Built 1843
Joe & Carol currently live in Whitehall with their son. Joe's family is the second owners of the home and he knows all the interesting stories about furniture pieces, rooms, odd bathroom fixtures, etc. The basement served as a hospital for confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Very fun informative tour. We are fortunate to have people like this preserve our history and to share it with us.
The house above & below are just blocks from "Whitehall", but not open for tour.
Built 1852. This property is for sale - $1,250,000
Monday, October 10, 2011
Natchez, MS - The Reception
The Reception
Ray & Danielle visiting with my cousin, Jeff.
Cutting the cake.
Reception Video
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Natchez, MS - The Wedding Ceremony
The Wedding Ceremony
Bride Danielle awaits in the carriage while the wedding party takes their places.
The Vows
The Scripture
Video of the Wedding Ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bietry.
Natchez, MS - Lunch & Rosalie
We felt honored that Bride Danielle would be able to make time for us on "her" big day. She met us for lunch at "Magnolia Grill" overlooking the Mississippi River.
Natchez, MS - The Wedding
We finally got the rental car from Enterprise at 11:00 Friday morning, and hit the road for Natchez, MS. The trip was about 5 hours. Friday happened to be my Aunt Mavis and Uncle Dale's 60th wedding anniversary so their son, Jeff & wife, Barb took my Mom and Bob and I out for supper at a fancy historical home called Monmouth to celebrate.
Standing is my cousin, Jeff & his wife, Barb. They live in Enterprise, AL so they drove over to Natchez for the wedding. Sitting is Uncle Dale & Aunt Mavis. Mavis is my Mom's little sister.
My Mom, looking gorgeous.
Our table at the Monmouth.
Above is my cousin, Dana, his youngest son, Taylor and wife, Jennifer.
Dana is the bride's father. They live in Apollo Beach, FL.
And Saturday morning the bride made time to meet all of us for lunch. She was very excited.
Cousin Barb & Aunt Mavis.
After lunch with Bride Danielle, we had time to go tour this beautiful Antebellum home. It is only one of 19 Antebellum homes in Natchez, MS. The day we were there, was the "Fall Pilgrimage" where the homes are open to tour. (Bob & I will be going back to Natchez when we have more time)
Sister's - my mom and Aunt Mavis on the second floor balcony.
Looking at the detached kitchen at Rosalie Plantation from the upstairs balcony.
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