Bopcha Blog

that portion in brackets that says long long should be "don't do long"

You know how jealous I am that you found the arrowheads. Now, I need to relinguish my title of great arrowhead finder. I am beyond thrilled. But as payback, if the arrowheads are not on the farm table when you get back - just try and find them. Seriously, I will not touch them. What a find.



Hope you all had fun and I hope this posts to the blog because I lost the last one a couple of days ago. Did I mention that I got the worst hair cut I have had in years and I pretty much resemble a chemo patient. I went online and ordered a wig so we shall see what it looks like. If it is duable, I will email Dee a picture so she can post. (Short wig - I don't long long). My allergies are in overdrive - Dee what are you taking that doesn't bother our eyes?

Plan on taking my RV out next week and considered the campground at South Umpqua Falls but it sounds like dry camping We haven't had any significant rain since Judi caulked the RV so I figure if I take it camping, it will rain (Murphy's law). I am also considering going to Lostine to visit Pat Fairfield but it is a 6+ hour drive so still undecided. I think I will keep an eye on the weather and make a decision this weekend.



I think Diana and friends are at the farm this weekend - and they have had great weather. I'm sure the fire feels good in the evening.



I think this is supposed to be a cold winter so those of you in Colorado and Philadelphia just might wish you were in Oregon.



Saw on Dogs 101 something re Borzois and was really impressed. They did say that they should never allowed to run loose in an unsecured area and should be on a leash when walked. Could it be because they go a zillion miles an hour. I fully expected to see pictures of KC and Tom with their Zois.



Working on booties for Harper but having a terrible time. Will give it one more shot and then try my hand on crocheting a newborn beanie.

Your note takes me right to some great memories I have of those days I spent on the farm. Why aren't Colorado and Oregon at least adjacent?

Tory looks great. Congratulations to KC in making that long haul and congratulations to what continues to be an amazing winning streak amongst the KC and Tom Borzois. Obviously they both know how to train their dogs and pick good stock.



Took the dogs to the farm today and it was absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Dew on the grass, the sun was shining and the forest was on fire with trees of red, green and gold. I always describe what I am seeing to Bopcha, Granny and Uncle Matt just in case they are listening.



Saw lots of deer tracks and, of course, the wild turkeys in the field. We walked across the bridge and around the lower field - always keeping an eye open for that lone coyote that might want a small morsal to nibble on. Grabbed a couple apples from the trees and ate them both before I got back to town.



Stopped at the Philomath Post Office and mailed Alexis birthday present. Much cheaper to buy for a 3 year old.

Wow - Tory and JB look fabulous!! And I love Tory's hair--both sophisticated and fun. Stunning!

Mercer Island's boys basketball auction was Saturday night and the two most beautiful women there were (drum roll):

My goodness Kay!! You are related to Miles Standish? Wow!! I remember Grandma Clingenpill. Now I know more about who she was. Amazing research.

I'm back by the way. 20 hours driving with one overnight in western Wyoming. I just couldn't push myself safely any further. 1330 odd miles each way. Great trip though. Makes it fun when one wins.

Here's a picture of Swann (placed third) with Durango (winner both days) behind her.

Its amazing what one can come up with. However, I am not having so much luck on the Polish side.

ID: I103888517

Name: Susan STANDISH

Given Name: Susan

Surname: STANDISH

Sex: F

Birth: 27 Oct 1840 in Newton County, Missouri, USA

Death: 24 Jul 1922 in Johnstown, Weld, Colorado, USA

Note:

Susan's obituary dated Wednesday, August 9th reads:



STATE'S FIRST BRIDE, REAL PIONEER, WHO CROSSED PLAINS BY OX TEAM, BURIED FROM PLATTEVILLE HOME



Colorado's first bride was buried Monday at Platteville.

Mrs. Susan Cook, to whom death came in her 82d year, was one of the last real pioneers, the pathfinders whose spirit made possible the west of today.

She crossed the plains by ox team, reaching Denver in the summer of 1859, when only four small frame buildings made up the settlement on the banks of Cherry creek.

Her marriage to Marshall Cook in 1861 was, according to her descendants, the first wedding ceremony performed in Colorado. Her husband was the first judge to sit on a Denver bench.

Soon after the marriage, her husband went to Virginia City to mine and Mrs. Cook drove a mule team all the way from Denver to join him. She was attacked by Indians, her wagon was upset in midstream and she went days without water but the trip ended successfully after four weeks traveling. The next year, they returned to Colorado, settling in Weld county six miles south of the present townsite of Milliken.

Mrs. Cook studied medicine and gave her services to many a sufferer in the western country. Her husband died in 1884. A monument has been erected over his grave at Platteville. Mrs. Cook's body was placed beside her husband.

Mrs. Cook was born in southern Missouri. Her maiden name was Susan Standish and she was a direct descendant of Miles Standish. She was also related to President Andrew Jackson.

She was in rebut health until shortly before her death and read and sewed without glasses.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. A. Clingenpeel, Mrs. S. W. Croy and Mrs. M. H. Tucker; a son, A. J. Cook of Stockton, Calif., and several granddaughters, including Mrs. R. D. Applegate of Fort Lupton and Mrs. J. O. Holen of Superior, Wyo.



Her daughter, Rose, lists her mother's name as "Susanna" on her Social Security application.











Father: Unknown STANDISH b: in Kentucky, USA

Mother: Unknown HICKS



Marriage 1Marshall COOK b: 26 Aug 1824 in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA

Married: 17 Nov 1861 in Colorado City, Pueblo, Colorado, USA

Children

Alice Rose COOK b: 30 MAY 1873 in Platteville, Weld, Colorado, USA

Louisa Jane COOK b: ABT 1868 in Evans, Weld, Colorado, USA

Laura Ellen COOK b: ABT 1861 in Evans, Weld, Colorado, USA

William Andrew COOK b: ABT 1867 in Evans, Weld, Colorado, USA

Albina May COOK b: 2 APR 1870 in Weld, Colorado, USA

Andrew Jackson COOK b: ABT 1866 in Evans, Weld, Colorado, USA

Susannah Bell COOK b: ABT 1878 in Platteville, Weld, Colorado, USA

Minnie Grace COOK b: ABT 1881 in Platteville, Weld, Colorado, USA

My firm is moving to the first floor and, at about nine a.m. yesterday the phones were dead and at about noon yesterday, our computers began acting strangely. So I went home and took a nap! We will be up and running sometime next week.



Here are a few photos: