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I'm trying for the third time to get a message posted. I think I should have pushed "publish post," but I pushed save now and lost it. I'm determined. I'm hoping that a picture of my walking sticks gets through also. I told you that this is a new hobby for me. It takes a good bit of work, stripping, sanding, applying polyurathane, wrapping the handles with leather strips, etc., and I don't know how much longer I will be able to do this. As some of you know I have peripheral neuropathy which renders my hands and feet numb. Earl is afraid I will cut my fingers off. I haven't sold any Keith, just given them away to family members at Christmas. If you are ever down here, stop by, and I just might give you one.
Now a change in subject: I have some questions? 1. When did Walter change his name? 2. Do you remember the Evans familly who owned the News Democrat and the jewelry store. Whatever happened to them? 3. What about Brenda Wallace? Sharon Angles? I think of folks in Russellville ever now and then, but have been totally out of the loop and don't know of anyone's history.
Betty, I truly am sorry that your son is having to battle cancer. I do hope and pray that he responds to the treatment. Our son has MS and is constantly challenged.
I'm sure I'll think of many other questions if I can learn to post.
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Tommye, your walking sticks sound like a great hobby, and if you'll email me a photo or two, I can add them to your post. As you can see, your post is successful and I'm glad to see it. Do be careful using tools in cutting the branches, sanding, etc. I do a lot of work in my woodshop, and it pays to be slow and deliberate.
I can't answer your questions about Walter, the Evans family, Brenda or Sharon, but I'll bet Lucy can!
Keep posting!
Tommye, Cannot wait to see your pictures of the walking sticks. Although I am not Lucy,I can answer some of the questions, I believe. Walter changed his name because there was already a Walter Reed in the Actors' Guild. That is what I have understood. Brenda and Bill live in San Jose, CA. I hear from her every Xmas. They had two children, a boy and a girl, and are also grandparents. The children and grands do not live far from them. Sharon Angles Henderson lives in Franklin, KY, where Dean has been a pharmacist for years. Sharon was a nurse during her employed life. They have children and grands, too. Sharon's brother Buddy died as did their mom. I did not hear from her this Xmas but have heard most years from her. That is the extent of my knowledge.
Ann P.
I love the idea of the walking sticks - will look forward to the pictures.
I was going to refer the Brenda and Sharon questions to Ann, who does a good job keeping up with folks. She is also right about Walter's name change. And, by the way, his mother just died within the last couple of years.
As to the Evans family, - there aren't any of them around Russellville any more. I am not sure if Dorothy Ann is still alive or not, but Michael Ann was in Russellville for a class reunion a couple of years ago. Dorothy Ann was living in Florida, - Miami I think. Beede and her family are in Birmingham, I think. She married Harold Knox, the Presbyterian minister, and they have a couple of children, grown now, of course. Dan Knotts has been dead a number of years. And, incidentally, before his death, he and Dorothy Wallace (Brenda's mom) became close. Dorothy Wallace is still alive and in the nursing home in Russellville.
Keep firing up the questions. Some of us can surely come up with the answers.
Thanks for all the updates. Keith, I have sent a couple of pictures to the e-mail address I have for you. I hope it is current. I tried to affix them to the blog but was unsuccessful. I also sent a lovely sunset for all of you to enjoy.
Wow, Tommye, I love these walking sticks, especially the vines curled around the main stick! Now these are walking sticks with real character, and I'm sure no two are alike. Thanks for the pics.
Tommye, your walking sticks are wonderful - their natural character makes them a statement rather than just an aid. I have tried using Roy's grandpa's old cane but he was a bit taller than I and the device does have to fit the person to be useful.
I have thought for some years now that I wanted a stick with a dragon's head - or perhaps an Irish wolfhound's - but now I see there are other ways of declaring one's individuality that are more subtle but no less effective.
Tommye - I love these. I hope you are signing them some way. What treasures for your family. I do think a walking stick lends a certain air.
The sunset is also beautiful.
The walking sticks are just what nature made them. Some are oak. Others are sasfras, and I have one cedar and one cherry. I guess the cherry is my favorite, but the sasfras has a nice aroma, if you like root beer. Earl and I usually take one with us on our walk with our Jack Russell. He thinks he's the biggest dog on the block, but he does get challenged at times. The lovely January sunset picture was taken from our back porch. We are treated frequently to a palette of pinks and oranges.
Back when we used to follow Daddy up over the hill he always looked for sassafras sticks to roast our hot dogs over the open fire because of the smell and the flavor that they imparted - haute cuisine indeed - especially when finished off with toasted marshmallows - there was a real knack involved in toasting them to a golden brown without setting them aflame, LOL.
Tommye, thanks for sharing these special works of art that you create and the sunset. I applaud your talent. I have a special burl handled walking stick head that once belonged to a Dr.Piper from Russellville, a distant relative. But it did not have the stick part. A good friend here in Greensboro carved the stick for me but as precious as that is the stick cannot hold a light to yours.
Ann P.
Your passion in making those wonderful canes is really commendable, Tommye! Not to mention you have neuropathy. How I'd love to receive a cane like that as a Christmas gift! I'm looking forward to see more of your designs.
Tristan Benette
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