Oh how wonderful this story is! I remember so well that Christmas! We were also stuck in the snow and had to walk home. I’m not sure where we had been but I’m pretty sure we were on Bloom St. I think I remember my Dad saying something about the gas line in the car was frozen. Ours were the only tracks in that deep snow on the street. It truly was magical living in Gilbertsville at Christmas time.
Thank you for bringing back such beautiful, cherished memories. Merry Christmas!
I’ve wanted to let you know, for a long time now, how much my husband and I love your essays. (You probably remember his family, the Brookses of SNB, not so much mine, the Avolios also of SNB; your wonderful Mom was our interim English teacher for 7th grade and we remember her fondly.) Your stories of Gilbertsville and the surrounding area really hit home for both of us these days, especially now that we’re entering our 14th year away from central NYS having moved to SW VT in 2011. We remember the Major’s Inn, all the other sites you’ve mentioned over the course of your posts, we even picture your childhood home perched magnificently on its hill above the road, both of us having driven by it hundreds of times in the past on our way to and from Gilbertsville. Thanks so much for all the beautifully wrought memories. They are special treasures we look forward to reading. Happy holidays!
Thanks so much, Laurie. I've always been terrible with remembering names, but I do remember both of your families, and I'm sure my brother does as well. SW VT isn't bad either! I wish you and your family the best of Christmases!!
Oh how wonderful this story is! I remember so well that Christmas! We were also stuck in the snow and had to walk home. I’m not sure where we had been but I’m pretty sure we were on Bloom St. I think I remember my Dad saying something about the gas line in the car was frozen. Ours were the only tracks in that deep snow on the street. It truly was magical living in Gilbertsville at Christmas time.
Thank you for bringing back such beautiful, cherished memories. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Terry. Yes, it really was magical. I'm thankful that I grew up there. Thanks for the note, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I’ve wanted to let you know, for a long time now, how much my husband and I love your essays. (You probably remember his family, the Brookses of SNB, not so much mine, the Avolios also of SNB; your wonderful Mom was our interim English teacher for 7th grade and we remember her fondly.) Your stories of Gilbertsville and the surrounding area really hit home for both of us these days, especially now that we’re entering our 14th year away from central NYS having moved to SW VT in 2011. We remember the Major’s Inn, all the other sites you’ve mentioned over the course of your posts, we even picture your childhood home perched magnificently on its hill above the road, both of us having driven by it hundreds of times in the past on our way to and from Gilbertsville. Thanks so much for all the beautifully wrought memories. They are special treasures we look forward to reading. Happy holidays!
Thanks so much, Laurie. I've always been terrible with remembering names, but I do remember both of your families, and I'm sure my brother does as well. SW VT isn't bad either! I wish you and your family the best of Christmases!!
Wonderful!
Thanks, Valerie! Merry Christmas to you and yours!