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Reading Room:  The Egg and I  |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
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John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
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 Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 09:03:20 AM
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Your welcome Clare. I am glad that my posts are getting some attention [:), and that there is still an interest in Betty and her books.
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 09:15:06 AM
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Originally posted by quiltedess
There is a road I've driven past a few times called the Egg and I Road. It is not on Vashon ('cause I've never been to Vashon) but I can't remember where exactly . . . maybe I saw it on the way to Port Townsend . . . or on Whidbey Island. Doesn't anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm curious as to why that road would have been named such.
Nancy
The road that you are refering to is The Egg and I Road in Portownsand Wa. It is the original road that led To Betty and Bobs farm in Chimacum WA. After the great success of "the Egg and I," people began to visit Chimacum in search for the Egg and I farm. So the town counsil renamed the road to better tourism. Also, so I have been told by people, there was no love between the people in the area and Betty for the way that she depicted both the town and, the poeple, there was alot of uproar over naming the road after the book. The Bishop family, really had a "fit" over the name. |
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quiltedess
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Priest River
ID
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 11:16:31 AM
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OK, now I'm ready to go track down this movie! I'm not sure if I ever saw, but I do remember watching Ma & Pa Kettle movies. So, if I'm getting this right . . . The Egg and I was the start of the Ma & Pa movies and was based on Betty's experiences living on a farm in Chimacum? Oh, I think I'm just going to have to find the book. :-)
Thanks,
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KJD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 12:05:08 PM
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You're in for a treat, with the book and movie!
John: Please tell us how you became so interested in researching Betty MacDonald?
I've watched the movie so many times throughout my life, love the book, etc. What made you take it further? |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 1:47:03 PM
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KLD:
I first read "The Egg and I " when I was 15, and have been a fan eversince. When I was older, I discovered that Betty wrote 3 other books (titles are mentioned in a previous post), and fell in love with them also. And then I discovered that her books are based on her real life. Then last year I really became interested in researching Betty's life and finding out who was really who in her books. next thing I knew i was really into the who, what, when, where, how and, why. I sterted out with 4 books, a sheet of paper and ended up with over 100 documents on Betty. I someday hope to put all of this together and make a small book to share with other betty fans. In the mean time, I will be happy to share with all of you.
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KJD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 1:50:46 PM
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| Very inspiring! I'll make it a point to find her other books... |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 2:47:27 PM
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KJD,
you will really like them. Try your local library, they should have them if not, they can get them through interlibrary loan. I will be posting some small articals for everyone to enjoy. I will do this this weekend. Oh, when you read "The Plauge and I" consentrate on a japanese woman named Kimi. She will have you rolling with laughter. Her real name is Monica Sones, I spoke with her on the phone, and everything she did and said was true.She is a delightful woman and so funny.
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Edited by - Johnftwa48in on Oct 07 2005 2:48:24 PM |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 4:47:43 PM
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Ok, now my interest is peaked. I'm going to have to look for these books. To add to my ever expanding libary!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 5:21:49 PM
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Me too!!!!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 5:43:05 PM
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I am glad that I was able to tweek your interest in Betty's books. as you read "Onions in the Stew" you will notice that the name of Betty's husband has changed from Bob to Don. Betty left Bob in 1931. her reason for doing so was because Bob had a violent temper (he served from 1918 to 1919 in WWI and suffered from shell shock). In the divorce papers Betty claimed that after the birth of their first daughter,Ann, Bob would often kick her and belittle her. At one point he attempted to set the house on fire. In 1942 Betty met and married Donald Chauncey Macdonald, and they remained married until her death from uterian cancer in 1958. Don and Betty had no children. There are stories amoung the people in Chimacum that the "Chicken" ranch that Bob and Betty had was really a moonshire operation. Wether this is true or not I do not know. Because, even to this day, Betty is not very popular with the residents of that area who are related to the Bishops.
I do believe that you will enjoy all of Betty's adult books, and if you have any questions while reading them please feel free to ask. I would also like to add that Betty's sister, Mary Bard, was an author herself.
John
Cows are our friends! |
Edited by - Johnftwa48in on Oct 07 2005 6:13:19 PM |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 6:08:11 PM
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Where is Vashon?
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 6:11:20 PM
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Never mind! Re-read the posts and found out Vashon is in Washington. I always loved Ma & Pa Kettle.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 6:12:24 PM
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Vason is right across the sound from Seattle. if you would like to see what Betty's Vason farm looked like go to www.bettymacdonaldfarm.com, there are some wonderful pictures there.
if this link dosen't work let me know
John
Cows are our friends! |
Edited by - Johnftwa48in on Oct 07 2005 6:14:04 PM |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
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146 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 6:24:37 PM
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Argh! Didn't work!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 6:32:31 PM
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http://www.bettymacdonaldfarm.com/ try this. if this dosent work just type Betty Macdonald onto your address bar
John
Cows are our friends! |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:06:22 PM
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Uh oh. I feel another Barnes & Noble shopping spree coming along. Drat having a mother for an English teacher, book are my vice!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
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John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:10:22 PM
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I take it that you found the site ok? I really with that there was a place where I could post some pictures and 1st edition macdonald book covers for you all to view and, hopefully, enjoy.
John
Cows are our friends! |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:22:19 PM
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I did and it is a beautiful site John! I will be visiting it ofetn and I hope you write a book someday on her. You should start a blog!
By the way I love cows. Especially brown ones with big brown eyes. I hope to have one, one day named Sophie.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
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John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:38:21 PM
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Kim,
I would love to someday write a book on Betty but, i most likely never will unless I just put a small book together just to share with other betty Fans. I don't think I would want the responcibility of having a blog. I like forums like this. I hope to stay around here for a long time as long as I am welcome.
Did you know that in the 1950's there was a short lived soap opera based on The Egg and I? It only lasted one season.
Glad you like cows too
john
Cows are our friends! |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:50:20 PM
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Really? What was it called?
farmgirl@heart
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
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John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:51:50 PM
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It was called The Egg and I.
Cows are our friends! |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:53:24 PM
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ROFL, I should have guessed. I am a big '50's buff but I have never heard of the show.
farmgirl@heart
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:53:27 PM
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LOL
Cows are our friends! |
Edited by - Johnftwa48in on Oct 07 2005 7:56:09 PM |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:54:27 PM
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That would be great! I look forward to it!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Johnftwa48in
Farmgirl in Training
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John
Fort Wayne
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2005 : 7:54:35 PM
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It was called the Egg and I . when I get home I will get out the reviws on it and let you know who starred in it
Cows are our friends! |
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