Monday, April 21, 2014
From Philadelphia to Ocracoke, 1951
Last summer, at the Wednesday night Ocracoke Opry, I often told the story of crossing Hatteras Inlet on Frazier Peele's ferry in 1951. I recently wrote the story and published it on our website. It is this month's Ocracoke Newsletter. You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news042114.htm.
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Great story, Philip. What an adventure. For next month's newsletter, perhaps you might address:
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- How you folks managed the "return" trip.
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Nothing like a little historical perspective to make one appreciate the amenities and conveniences of the modern day.
Thanks, as always.
Remember...I was only 6 years old. The adventure was imprinted in my mind, but I have no idea how the other drivers made it across the Plains, and I can't remember the return trip. However, I do remember that, each summer, after weeks running around barefooted, I never wanted to put my shoes on again.
Delete"Hey barefoot days when I was just a kid
DeleteHey barefoot days, oh boy, the things we did..."
I enjoyed your tale of journeying to the island...made mine and my husband's adventures of getting on and off the island this past weekend pale in comparison!
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