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Across the Fence:  President Ford will be here tomorrow  |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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 Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 08:18:01 AM
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| I live just outside of Grand Rapids. Gerald R. Ford has had quite an impact on this area. If anyone follows this on the news tomorrow, know that I'm giving a farmgirl wave to all. |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 08:30:52 AM
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A grand salute to a kind and gentle man. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 09:16:53 AM
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| My family lives in that area and my cousin and her kids intend to pay their respects tomorrow. He was a decent, honorable man, always. God grant him rest. |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 12:37:36 PM
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President Ford was a very kind, gentle, honest man who helped heal this country during a very difficult time. He was the first president I voted for in 1976 -- first time I ever voted!
The Rustic Cottage Etsy Shop http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands -Proverbs 31:13
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 2:20:33 PM
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Ann -- I grew up south of Holland, Michigan. I have a brother and his wife in Wyoming, a cousin in Hamilton/Holland (whom I just visited yesterday) and lots of other cousins in the area, a brother and his wife in Big Rapids, a brother and his new wife (one year yesterday!) in Spring Lake, a sister and her family in St Joseph, and a niece in Kalamazoo! Also a sister in Eugene, Oregon. I'm outside of Chicago now and just love going back to western Michigan.
Where is Belmont?
Oh, I just Google-map'd you -- I see where you are. Are you near the Frederick Meijer gardens? I love that place! |
Edited by - katie-ell on Jan 01 2007 2:22:16 PM |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 3:56:24 PM
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I would of loved to be in Washington to pay respects to Mr Ford. I saw that his family was greeting people today when they paid their respects.
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2007 : 8:43:09 PM
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Not to get off subject from the initial discussion, sorry ladies....
Katie-ell, We are just 10 min. from the gardens. It is a beautiful place. My wedding reception was there after a charming wedding at the Ada Covered Bridge.
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 5:49:50 PM
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I was able to watch this morning's services...same for a few nights ago too. I used to live in Palm Desert (5 minutes from Rancho Mirage), and actually, President Ford was on the zoo's honorary board of directors. I wonder if the zoo did any kind of memorial. Small world isn't it??
Was kind of cool to hear about all the good things he did
I was just a kid when he took office |
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susan kate
True Blue Farmgirl
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susan
Western Washington
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 6:24:24 PM
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I have memories of him riding in a covertible through the Labor Day parade in Comstock Park, MI when he was a member of the House. That would have been in the early 60's; I was a youngster...my what memories.
I also remember flying back to Grand Rapids to visit family after his presidency. After we landed, we were instructed to remain seated until the First Class cabin was vacated. After we disembarked, I found out the President Ford had been in First Class. I can't remember exactly the date but probably in the early 80's. That was pretty exciting...to be on the same plane as the President. |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 1:05:55 PM
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I think/thought Gerald R. Ford was a wonderful man,loving husband and father... My Brother and SIL had the priviledge to take part in his funeral..They both are involved with HLS and she is a CRNP with the Medical team.....What a wonderful tribute to him from America....
margie
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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Patsy
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 2:45:04 PM
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Just finished watching the internment ceremonies. Very, very touching. He was an honorable family man who loved his country. God speed, Mr. President.
Blessed are those who love the soil,
Patsy
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President Ford will be here tomorrow
