I've published another Ocracoke Newsletter. This month I share the second half of my father's short journal. I call it Remembering Growing up on Ocracoke. You can read it here.
When did the telephone arrive on the island and where was the switchboard operator's office -- on island off island ? These "number please"ladies no doubt knew everything that was going on!!
Does your dad have anything to say about the Figs that grow on ocracoke. In 2005 you mention fig cake how about a picture of one of the classic fig cakes??
Lou Ann spends much of the summer on Ocracoke, and makes frequent visits throughout the year. She enjoys making short videos as she goes "out and about" around the island and elsewhere. She posts her videos on her blog. You can watch them here:
When did the telephone arrive on the island and where was the switchboard operator's office -- on island off island ? These "number please"ladies no doubt knew everything that was going on!!
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ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you could publish the schedule for July 4th festivities on the island.
Does your dad have anything to say about the Figs that grow on ocracoke. In 2005 you mention fig cake how about a picture of one of the classic fig cakes??
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