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jwirr

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14. Me too. There is a cemetery in Iowa that has so many of our relatives that when we go to visit we

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Mon May 28, 2012, 01:55 PM

May 2012

use it as a time to make sure that all the graves are in good repair and the sites clean. The little children come with us and learn about all their ancestors as we tell the stories about each one. I haven't been home for about 5 years now but my brother keeps the tradition alive.

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when i was young -- this would be the fifties -- my family would travel to iowa to visit [View all] xchrom May 2012 OP

So you're saying Iowa is VacationLand for Peoria flatlanders? That's just sad.... Scuba May 2012 #1

i'll have you know -- peoria sits on a bluff. xchrom May 2012 #2

Iowa is beautiful. Rolling hills, lakes and little streams. JDPriestly May 2012 #5

Yes, I've spent lots of time in Iowa and agree that it's a lovely place... Scuba May 2012 #6

we have yet to be amused -- and it's a wonder you all haven't drowned in one of those lakes... xchrom May 2012 #7

OK, I take it all back. The stink-eye is too much. Scuba May 2012 #8

You are forgiven. Just as long as you know. Wisconsin must be beautiful too with JDPriestly May 2012 #17

Hey, I'm from Iowa and I have wonderfulmemories of SharonAnn May 2012 #10

Yes, it was a special day at the cemetery Frustratedlady May 2012 #3

indeed. -- there was all of that -- mt pleasant wasn't/isn't a very big place. xchrom May 2012 #4

Well, hello neighbor. Frustratedlady May 2012 #9

this site might help barbtries May 2012 #11

Thanks. I just talked to a cousin who gave me directions. Frustratedlady May 2012 #12

i've spent more weekends in burlington than i can count. xchrom May 2012 #13

Me too. There is a cemetery in Iowa that has so many of our relatives that when we go to visit we jwirr May 2012 #14

That's good to hear. We need to keep up the traditions... Frustratedlady May 2012 #15

My brother planted lilies on the grave so Mom & Dad have their favorite flowers every year. jwirr May 2012 #16