Welcome to my Blog
Please if you are one of the family members of the men Dad served with contact me at
notsofancynancy916@hotmail.com
My name is Nancy and I am not so fancy. I am fifty something and I love dogs. Right now I have four. I have blogged about some of them in my The Dogs Who Loved Me series. You can find those stories by clicking on that title in the categories of the right of this page. I am lucky enough to have had many special dogs in my life.
I live in the High Desert of Southern California and I love that people don’t like the desert. That means more room for me.
Rainbow Basin, California
I use to lead historical four wheel drive trips in the East Mojave Desert. I love to tell stories about things that have happened in the past. I am disabled, so at this time in my life I have gone back to what I love. telling stories! My best friend asked me the other day, “So, do you consider your self a writer?” I had to stop and think a moment, then replied “No, I am a story teller, I love to tell stories.” For me if they are historic, that is all the more exciting. I hope to bring some of my desert stories here some day but that is MY history and now I have a story to tell about my fathers World War II days and someone suggested that I start a blog. So here I am.
In 2011 I found a suitcase of letters my father wrote to my mother starting in 1937 and embarked on a journey to learn who my father was as a soldier. My father was friends with my mothers Cousin, George R. Vance and somewhere they met at a dance and began a pen-pal-ship that spanned from 1937 until my father returned from Europe in 1945. Not long after finding the letters I found 250 pictures my father had placed in a album from his time overseas. My hope was to record my father’s journey.
After three years of blogging the letter’s I completed the journey. Along the way I found documents and images that relates to Dad’s division the 110th Quartermaster Regiment, 35th Division. I found many family members that dad served with and with them sharing their mementos with me the 110th/35th QM Collection has grown from the original 250 pictures to over 1300 images.
I posted a chapter each week starting in February of 2012 for a total of 87 weeks. It was an amazing journey and I really got to know my dad as a Soldier. My dad’s story is not just about him but about all of the young men from small towns all over the USA who fought in World War II. His story is about everyday life in the 110th/35th Quartermaster. It is a love story I had not heard before. But I think most of all it is a part of history, the history of a young soldier who was in love. It is my honor to continue to honor the men of this Division on this blog and preserve their history.
Because I have found so many new images of the places they went during training I have decided to republish the story with new updated pictures. I have named the story and here you will find a link to the first chapter.
The Suitcase, my father’s journey through World War II
Through this journey I have become quite an expert on dad’s regiment and consider myself the unofficial historian.
If I can answer any questions feel free to contact me.
To those of you who have served our country, Thank You!
To those families who were a part of the 110th Company, 35th Quartermaster Division welcome it is for you I write.
notsofancynancy 
Looking forward to reading about the War stories, I love history, especially when there is a personal connection. Thanks for visiting my blog and the comments, you’re right we do have a lot in common.
By: ndjmom on February 29, 2012
at 11:28 pm
I too am a history fanatic and very much look forward to reading about your father’s saga . Thank you for sharing . PS ; I’m also 50 something , have two dogs and am new to this blogging business .
By: johngalt on May 5, 2012
at 12:52 pm
Thanks for stopping by and reading my fathers story. Every time I open one of the thousands of letters Dad wrote I thank God for allowing me to touch a piece of World War II History. It is an exciting ride and a side of my father I never knew. I am very thankful I can share his story with so many. God Bless and stay tuned!
By: notsofancynancy on May 5, 2012
at 2:44 pm
What an amazing gift and how incredible that your father’s letters are so well preserved! Thanks for stopping by our site, and I’m very glad I stopped by yours! Thank you Nancy.
By: Penny on July 5, 2012
at 7:51 am
Yes most of them are still in the original ribbons Mom put on them. I hate to take them off but it is the only way to get to the letters, and she must have cut the ribbon ends off because I cannot get them back on. Oh well a small thing in the scheme of things. thanks again!
By: notsofancynancy on July 5, 2012
at 7:58 am
I wish I had any writings of my family. This is great that you can share.
By: Patricia Black on May 6, 2012
at 1:12 am
Thank you! When I first found they I did not realize what a gift I had been given. Now I thank God each day for this glimpse into my fathers life.
By: notsofancynancy on May 6, 2012
at 1:35 am
This is absolutely wonderful! I look forward to reading!
By: allthingsboys on May 6, 2012
at 8:18 pm
Thank you so much for reading! I look forward to bringing you more!
By: notsofancynancy on May 6, 2012
at 10:06 pm
I was fascinated to see the similarity between our two WW2/family history blogs. Its such a treasure what they left behind in terms of journals, photos and souvenirs. My step-father was also in Anti-Aircraft artillery. If you’re interested, it’d be fascinating to compare their experiences. I’m also curious about how much history you’ve learned along the way. Thanks for stopping by Al’s War, too.
By: FacetsofLucy on May 7, 2012
at 11:35 am
Thanks for stopping by and yes we are so lucky and thank goodness we have the technology to share it and find others on the same path of discovery we are. My father was actually a truck driver with the 110th Quartermaster Battalion, then 35thQM attached to the 35th Infantry when they went overseas. He was only transferred into the AAA when they disbanded the QM Battalion in ’45. At that time he was transferred into the 448th AAA.I cannot wait to read more of Al’s journey! I would love to compare experiences. The approach I am taking is if Dad talks about it in his letters I search for basic historical info on what he discusses. I am relearning history of the war from a whole new perspective. Keep up the good work, people need to know what these hero’s live through.
God Bless!
By: notsofancynancy on May 7, 2012
at 1:29 pm
Your information is so interesting. Your approach is similar to mine. I chronologically have gone through his journal entries, and then researched what was going on with the war at that point, then looked for his photos to back up the tale and souvenirs he might have. After V-E Day, he ends up in the Quartermaster group until he’s sent home. I am just learning about the quartermaster tasks for the next post. I am embarassed by how much I didn’t know about the war. Thanks for reaching out. Your writing style makes your blog an easy and enjoyable read. Thanks.
By: FacetsofLucy on May 7, 2012
at 6:53 pm
Thank you as is yours. Who knew we would get so tangled up in the facts of a war we have only heard about? Let me know which QM Group he ends up in. It is a long shot but who knows?? BTW My dad drove a truck for the QM.
By: notsofancynancy on May 7, 2012
at 7:32 pm
Your blog is a bit up my alley as well. I like to reminisce and have some memories of that last terrible world war. I was born a couple of months after the bombing of Rotterdam in The Netherlands but our family moved here to Australia in 1956…
Thank you for looking at my blog.
By: gerard oosterman on May 8, 2012
at 1:10 am
Hi Nancy. What a nice blog. Interesting stories… Looking forward to other chapters.
By: gijmaj on May 10, 2012
at 10:51 am
Thank you for taking the time to read it. It is truly a labor of love. Also a great way to honor my father and the men he served with.
God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 10, 2012
at 2:11 pm
What a beautiful tribute to you father, Nancy. I look forward to watching the rest of the story unfold.
By: rickbraveheart on May 12, 2012
at 12:08 am
Thank you so much for taking the time to read it. It is for people like you I write!
God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 12, 2012
at 12:26 am
Thhanks for doing this for a vet. My dad was in WII also, severely wounded. Now he is gone, and I have no letters with which to remember him. But I remember his works, which were unbelieveable. Cheers!
By: shermangerherd on May 13, 2012
at 5:12 pm
Thank you for taking time to read it. I hope that those of you who do not have letters can read my fathers and relate what it was like for your father. I am sorry to My father has been gone since 2001. It has really been a way for me to know what he was like when he was younger!
God Bless and thank you for your fathers service
By: notsofancynancy on May 13, 2012
at 9:53 pm
Nancy: This is a wonderful blog & both my mother and i are looking forward to reading more about your father’s experiences. Thank you for visiting our blog, Mood Indigo, and “liking” some of the posts. It’s a relief to know that there are others out there working on similar projects. MIndigo
By: Music&Meaning on May 14, 2012
at 12:33 am
Thanks for linking! You also have some interesting information on your page. I cannot wait to explore!
Happy Mothers day to your Mom!
God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 14, 2012
at 12:41 am
Nancy: & ps. we’ve linked to your blog. MI
By: Music&Meaning on May 14, 2012
at 12:34 am
Hi Nancy, thanks for stopping by to read my book club blog http://winewomenandword.wordpress.com
I enjoyed reading your blog, the WWII stories as well as the craft related posts. Enjoyed the photos as well.
By: utpalaj on May 15, 2012
at 5:25 am
Thank you for stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed yourself. God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 15, 2012
at 1:43 pm
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog and of course for introducing me to yours. Wow, all those letters in your possession, how wonderful. I’m very much look forward to spending some time reading through the posts and learning more 🙂
By: Eleenie on May 15, 2012
at 5:03 pm
thanks is really is a labor of love. But because I am loosing my memory it is like I am learning about Mom and Dad all over again! lol Thank goodness I know the end of the story!
By: notsofancynancy on May 15, 2012
at 5:17 pm
Thanks for liking my post! Come back to The Tenderfoot soon!
By: The Tenderfoot Homestead on May 16, 2012
at 3:27 am
Nice blog! And what a treasure trove those letters are! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
By: marissafh on May 17, 2012
at 1:24 am
Thanks I hope you come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on May 17, 2012
at 1:33 am
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post 🙂
By: jennysserendipity on May 17, 2012
at 6:07 pm
Hei Nancy, See you dropped by my blog. Thanks. Some good material that you have here and I like your Ocean Mist theme. Seems more readable than the one I chose.
Lynda
By: genealyn on May 18, 2012
at 5:31 pm
Thanks for liking my post! When I saw the name of your blog, I thought for sure that you were my mom and that she had started blogging again! Her name is also Nancy, and sometimes she likes to go by “Fancy Nancy.” Her father (my grandfather) died a year ago today, and her profile pictures are often of his army photo. Imagine my surprise when I discovered you are not her, but are still quite similar!
I will definitely show your blog to her as soon as I can! I’m sure she’ll love the pieces you’ve written. She’s fascinated with her father’s wartime medals and other such items.
This is a great idea for a blog you’ve got here. Please keep it up. : )
By: blackbyrd on May 19, 2012
at 4:06 am
Wow! that is quite funny! I am glad you liked my blog and I cannot wait to see what Fancy Nancy thinks….lol
By: notsofancynancy on May 19, 2012
at 4:30 am
Hi Nancy, thanks for checking out my blog. You’re so lucky to have those letters and this blog is such a warm way to honor your dad. Where did he serve? My dad served in Okinawa and was there when they dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. Then I had the opportunity to live in Okinawa for over a decade and to really learn the history and get a true feeling for all he went through. I just wish he would have been able to visit me. He died in ’02 and even though I got there in ’99 he was unable to travel.
By: Cindy A. Carl on May 19, 2012
at 5:47 pm
My father was in European Theater Operation. He was a truck driver so he drove all over. I know that the letters were censored when he was there so I am not sure how much he was able to tell. He did not talk about the war so this venture is all new to me. I hope you will join us as we uncover what he had to say when he was overseas. All the pictures I found are all from over there. We are only in 1943 so we have more training before he goes over. He passed away in 2001 so really I am winging it.
Thanks for stopping by and check back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on May 19, 2012
at 6:34 pm
Sounds extremely interesting, Nancy. Good for you for doing it. I will definitely be back. My dad was a World War II vet so I have a soft spot for veterans. He passed away 1 1/2 years ago at 84.
By: sued51 on May 20, 2012
at 6:15 pm
I also have a found spot in my heart for veterans. What I have found with all the families of soldiers of WWII they did not talk much about the war. In these letters I am finding out a lot about my father I did not know (he was kind of a hoodlum! lol) I feel like it is my duty to take these treasures and pull the history out so that others whose fathers did not talk about it, can get an idea of the whole experience of training and serving in WWII. I am so glad you will join us! Thank you!
By: notsofancynancy on May 20, 2012
at 6:35 pm
AWESOME!
By: sued51 on May 20, 2012
at 7:27 pm
Thanks!
By: notsofancynancy on May 20, 2012
at 7:44 pm
It’s wonderful that you are taking the time for this project. As Baby Boomers, all of us know family who participated in at least one of the World Wars. I’m glad you found my blog: http://www.babyboomersandmore.com and I appreciate your “Likes” to my articles. Thank you for finding me – I’m glad I found you!
By: boomer98053 on May 22, 2012
at 3:32 am
Thanks it is hard some days then I find someone like you who appreciates what I am doing and it makes it all worth it.
By: notsofancynancy on May 22, 2012
at 3:35 am
Nancy,
How exciting to see your blog topic! How did you find me? I think we have this story in common and can help each other. How many others have done the same? I havent even checked. A daughters take on it is a diff slant. Tomorrow I’ll be online and will be going to your site. Thanks so much for reading my post. It was sort of rough draft really but I just wanted it in there tonight as I am going to see my dad tomorrow to show him that it’s started. I look forward to chatting soon. Thanks again.
–Julia
By: julia5150 on May 22, 2012
at 4:11 am
When I saw your letter I could not put it down until I read it all. I am doing mine chronologically and am only in 1943, Dad is still in training and has not yet gone overseas.
I found you by using the reader and the topic World War II. There are a handful of us who are preserving WWII letters. That is the first place I check each morning.
You are so lucky that you still have your father here. You need to get a recorder and tape his memories. Mine passed in 2001. I have so many questions I would ask him to see what I might learn. There are so many memories that are lost because I didn’t start until now. But I also don’t believe it was time then. Now I am disabled and cannot work so I can put my soul into it.
Please thank your father for his service. Let me know how I can help you in your journey.
By: notsofancynancy on May 22, 2012
at 1:59 pm
Thanks for stopping by. Boscoe, our best pal is also a shelter rescue and he’s the greatest.
Ruth from At Home on the Road
By: rlogan1155 on May 22, 2012
at 8:35 pm
Thanks for stopping by my page. All mine have been rescues. I think that is the best breed ever!
By: notsofancynancy on May 22, 2012
at 8:44 pm
Thanks for taking a look at my blog, Animal Connections. Like you, I’m an animal lover- especially dogs. My next post, tomorrow I think, will be a tribute to my dog, Hobbes, that we lost 2 weeks ago. Also like you, I’ve always had tremendous respect for those who’ve served! As a matter of fact, I give a discount to members of the armed forces, law enforcement, and firefighters- and owners of rescue animals as well! Just a way for me to say thanks!
Jim
By: Jim Sack on May 22, 2012
at 9:28 pm
My Chocolate lab was a therapy dog, you can find pictures on my blog of him in his costumes. I lost him in 2008, but he will never be forgotten. There will be more to come! I cannot wait to meet Hobbes! I am sorry for your loss but know what it feels like. It is good for us to honor them to remind us how blessed we were to have them in our lives.
By: notsofancynancy on May 22, 2012
at 9:37 pm
Thank you for dropping by and reading my post about Memorial Days at Riverside National Cemetary. I live in Southern California, too, and besides your dogs, WWII has had an impact on my life. My father was blinded in the war at the age of 20. I appreciate knowing about your blog and will follow it. I hope you will follow me, too.
By: lgonse on May 24, 2012
at 1:45 am
Thanks YOU for stopping by.
I am sorry to hear about your father. 20 is quite young to loose your sight. Thank you for his service does not seem enough.
It is 1943 in my story and Dad still has not made it overseas. He has been serving since 1940.
I am very glad they are now finding out about and are dealing with PTSD. I know my father suffered from it although he never complained. It was a long time before he did not roll off the bed and under it when a plane flew over.
God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 24, 2012
at 1:56 am
I look forward to reading more…
By: misty maples farm on May 25, 2012
at 3:36 pm
Thanks for stopping by! I cannot wait to hear what you think! God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on May 25, 2012
at 4:13 pm
Hi, Nancy — Glad you visited my blog! Thanks for the Like and the comment. What a wonderful gift you have with these letters. I’ll be reading along.
By: Darla McDavid on May 26, 2012
at 4:19 pm
Great to have you aboard! If we don’t preserve what we have been given who will? Thanks for coming over and liking what I am doing! I do it for my Dad, the men he served with and their families. I am blessed!
By: notsofancynancy on May 26, 2012
at 4:22 pm
What a tribute to your father and the men he served with. I will look forward to reading your blog and your father’s stories. My dad served with the Third Army under Gen Patton during the war and I have always been interested in WWII – the men who served and the women who stood with them doing their part on the home front. Blessings ~Patty~
PS Thank you for liking my blog…our Hooligans keep us entertained and full of stories so I will be writing more about them. I will look forward to reading the stories of your dogs.
By: thoughtsfromanamericanwoman on May 27, 2012
at 2:08 am
Thank you for taking time to read my blog and thank you for your fathers service. They were the “Greatest Generation.” Their leaving us fast and it is up to us to preserve their memories.
I love dog stories too!
By: notsofancynancy on May 27, 2012
at 2:12 am
Hi Nancy, I’ve nominated you for the Creative Chaos Award and here is the link http://denobears.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/creative-chaos-award-2/. You don’t have to accept it but I wanted you to know that I think your blog is great. Congratulations!
By: Eleenie on May 28, 2012
at 8:32 am
hahah…love that you don’t mind the desert, since less people are there, my kinda gal. 🙂
*anna
By: oceannah on May 30, 2012
at 7:57 pm
Good Catch! lol no one else has noticed so I would say you were my kind of gal too! lol
By: notsofancynancy on May 30, 2012
at 7:58 pm
What a wonderful idea for a blog. I look forward to learning more.
By: Robin Jean Marie on May 30, 2012
at 11:16 pm
Thanks it has been interesting to say the least!
By: notsofancynancy on May 30, 2012
at 11:19 pm
Thank you for visiting and liking my post. You have a really interesting blog! I love dogs too. We have one. 🙂
By: podnumber2 on June 1, 2012
at 2:37 pm
And thanks for stopping by and liking my About. Happy tails!
By: notsofancynancy on June 1, 2012
at 2:42 pm
I am so excited to have found your blog about your fathers journey in WWII. I found it by following your like of my 554th blog (Vietnam). It apppears that as daughters of veterans we both desire to share history; only different era’s. Thanks for stopping by and thank you for sharing your fathers stories as well. Tania
By: Tania Hotmer on June 2, 2012
at 2:46 am
I kind of feel like it is up to me to preserve what my father did not talk about. Thanks for stopping by! My daughter’s name is Tania too! lol
By: notsofancynancy on June 2, 2012
at 2:53 am
A great concept for a blog and a lovely tribute to your father. Thank you for following my blog and for “liking” my posts. I will be back!
By: Caryn on June 3, 2012
at 12:11 am
Your pictures of the homestead homes are right up my alley! I live in the high desert and use to lead historical 4×4 trips in the East Mojave and have seen such homes! Love your work!
By: notsofancynancy on June 3, 2012
at 12:24 am
Thank you, Nancy! I would have loved to have taken one of your tours. I absolutely love the desert and find that area in particular to be fascinating. 🙂
By: Caryn on June 5, 2012
at 2:15 am
I would have loved to have taken you! There is so much great history out there.
God Bless!
By: notsofancynancy on June 5, 2012
at 2:30 am
OMG in the book that I have between my head and the paper on which I write myself memories I have dedicated a VERY LONG chapter on the dogs who loved me as much as I did them, you and I kindred spirits, I too love the west and high desert ! Looking forward to THURSDAYS thanks for reading about JT
By: nutsfortreasure on June 3, 2012
at 2:45 am
OMG we really must be kindred spirits I (pretend) to make jewelry. But I do a lot of crafty things. I have a lot of my early dogs stories written but they all need to be updated, With my fathers story on the front burner I have to be strict with my mind. It is too easy to get distracted and I really need to finish his story before I move on to my dogs. Great to meet you and look forward to seeing your work!
By: notsofancynancy on June 3, 2012
at 3:08 am
Same here!
I have Grandmother’s cook book too I am doing lol gues it was up to us to get it done!
Have a great week!
Eunice
By: nutsfortreasure on June 3, 2012
at 3:11 am
Agreed but I don’t think I signed up for this! lol Great to meet you, Eunice
By: notsofancynancy on June 3, 2012
at 3:14 am
goodnight
🙂
By: nutsfortreasure on June 3, 2012
at 3:31 am
What a great idea to post your father’s letters! Thanks for sharing that personal history and for stopping by our blog. Do you still do historical tours of the desert occasionally? We’d love to learn more sometime.
By: relearningamerican on June 3, 2012
at 2:29 pm
We still travel in the desert, but not scheduled tours. We also had some of the land preserved and there are a lot of historical places we are not allowed to go anymore as they are designated as wilderness. I don’t get it but it is what it is. It was sad to loose some of the historical places.
By: notsofancynancy on June 3, 2012
at 2:38 pm
Thank you for taking a look at my page. I’ll return to read more. All the best.
By: narcinthemaze on June 4, 2012
at 9:18 pm
And thanks to you for stopping by!
By: notsofancynancy on June 4, 2012
at 9:28 pm
I’m so excited to have found your blog! I’m a history teacher and I love studying WW2!!
By: Kimbernator on June 5, 2012
at 3:46 am
That is the best new I have had all day! Thanks for stopping by and come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on June 5, 2012
at 3:56 am
I like that you identify yourself as a storyteller. I say I’m a writer, but in truth, I’m a storyteller like you. Everyone has a story, like your father, and the stories of those who served in WWII are especially precious. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
By: Martha Goudey on June 6, 2012
at 10:27 pm
Ah! Kindred souls! Thanks for stopping by here too!
By: notsofancynancy on June 6, 2012
at 10:31 pm
Wow, I am in awe at reading your blog. Such history and an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing. I’m live in South Africa and you have captivated me. Would ypu mind me linking your blog on my blogroll – I would love to share your stories. Hugs.
By: Audrey on June 7, 2012
at 1:10 pm
Thank you so much! I would be honored for you to share my blog. The comments I get here really keep me going. I can feel my dad’s happiness and how proud he is. Thanks for stopping by and come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on June 7, 2012
at 1:20 pm
I love your blog so much, so today I’m sharing the Reader Appreciation Award with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world! 🙂 http://lazyhippiemama.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/inspiring-blogger-reader-appreciation-awards/
By: lazyhippiemama on June 7, 2012
at 9:15 pm
Wow! thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words and the award! I would like to thank the academy and my father for leaving me the letters! God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on June 7, 2012
at 9:23 pm
You are very welcome. 🙂
By: lazyhippiemama on June 7, 2012
at 10:13 pm
Nancy, much appreciate your recent visit and like. I’m retired from the Army – but your dad and my dad have WWII in common. So, that time is important to me. Well done, Nancy. (See my post – 25th Anniversary: US Army Retired 01 FEB 1987 – when I was a young soldier!) Reading and enjoying your site.
By: alslaff on June 8, 2012
at 12:44 am
First and foremost thank you for your and your fathers service. I may say it many more time because I don’t think it can be said too much. I cannot wait to read the recommended post. In fact I am on my way over.
God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on June 8, 2012
at 2:21 am
Great blog! Thank you for stopping by mine, now giving me the opportunity to follow yours. Take care!
By: 7dmichael on June 8, 2012
at 4:38 am
Thank you so much. I am glad you like it and am happy your going to join us. Yea!
By: notsofancynancy on June 8, 2012
at 12:22 pm
I think this blog you’re writing is incredible Nancy. For my father, WWII was life changing. He met my mom, an army nurse, in Persia during the war. Together they told the most amazing stories. Even now, at 92, my mom shares stories about that time that are new to us. What a treasure you have in those boxes of photos and letters. This blog is a great way for you to honor your father and all veterans and service members.
Thank you for visiting my blog! 🙂
By: Wayside Artist on June 9, 2012
at 12:13 pm
And thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I am now considering comments hugs, so I have been hugged once again! Thanks lol
By: notsofancynancy on June 9, 2012
at 2:46 pm
What a wonderful story about your Mom and Dad. I would have loved to hear some of their stories. Thanks for the kudos! Since I am considering comments hugs these days Thanks for the hug! lol
By: notsofancynancy on June 9, 2012
at 2:59 pm
Thanks first of all for visiting my blog! I bookmarked your page because I want to keep up with your posts about your dad. Those times must be kept alive for us to appreciate what we have 😄
By: Rubee on June 9, 2012
at 7:08 pm
I couldn’t have said it better. We must never forget.
By: notsofancynancy on June 9, 2012
at 7:26 pm
I’m looking forward to catching up on your WW stories. It’s been a long day at work tonight and I spent a lot of time checking out people’s blogs that I got from your site……the awards nominees. Found a few I liked too. Thanks for checking out my own blog.
By: stregajewellry on June 10, 2012
at 9:33 pm
Thanks for stopping by and I am glad you are joining me for Dad’s journey!
I am also a rock hound, and collect crystals and stones. I wrote a post on my rock hound lineage in “Three Generations.”
Look forward to seeing you around!
By: notsofancynancy on June 10, 2012
at 9:49 pm
Couldn’t you just eat Mr. Rollie Fingers on a cracker? Thanks for swinging by our “wildness”. I don’t know what I’d do without the fabulous chaos! Keep rescuing those poor pooches out there!
By: Brandi on June 11, 2012
at 9:00 am
Thanks for stopping by
By: notsofancynancy on June 11, 2012
at 9:01 am
Hi Nancy, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award, here is the link
http://denobears.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/sunshine-award/ Congratulations! 🙂
By: Eleenie on June 14, 2012
at 11:52 am
Nancy, I saw your dad’s photo (your gravatar) on http://somethingfathappened.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/fluffed-and-folded/ and I clicked on the gravatar to see your blog, but it wasnt there. You can put a link to your blog on your gravatar so that when someone is clicks on your gravatar photo, they can easily find your blog.
-I had to google you to find you.
Hope this helps. Kathleen.
By: Kathleen on June 14, 2012
at 1:42 pm
Thank you so much I will check it out!
By: notsofancynancy on June 15, 2012
at 6:55 am
I love your blog@ I have also been inspired by my father and some of his writings and the few stories he told us about the war (WWII and Korea).
By: kathryndarden on June 17, 2012
at 5:52 pm
Thank you~ How lucky are we that we have fathers who inspire us?
By: notsofancynancy on June 17, 2012
at 5:59 pm
Thank you, Nancy for stopping by Paper, Mud and Me. I too like history which i why I write historical novel, based on facts. The next two books that I have coming out soon are based on the stories I heard from the “Old Timers” some of whom were the first whites in that part of Africa.
Thanks again. I will be following yours. ;~}
By: Paul J. Stam on June 17, 2012
at 6:41 pm
Thanks for looking at my post. Like you I enjoy history and storytelling and I’m going to enjoy reading of your fathers War adventures.
By: Sally Edelstein on June 18, 2012
at 4:36 pm
Nancy, I’m just a little confused and couldn’t find a place to email you so am putting a comment here. Don’t approve it and make it public so people see how ignorant I am of these things. 🙂 Anyhow, your post on my blog said you nominated me for the Sunshine Award, but on your page it says Lovely Blog. Instructions are different for each one. Though I’ve been blogging a while, I haven’t spent much time “out in the community” and am just now discovering other blogs to read. So, it may take me a week before I find some I want to nominate. Is that all right? I am very proud that you enjoyed my blog enough to nominate me, but a bit flustered about doing it right. I may have to back up to WordPress home and try to find out about these blog awards because I never heard of them before. SIGH……..I’m such a newbie.
By: stregajewellry on June 19, 2012
at 7:59 pm
We are all newbies at one time or another. I am sorry I do want you to have the One Lovely Blog award because your jewelry and dogs are so lovely. If I can help in any way.
By: notsofancynancy on June 19, 2012
at 8:05 pm
Hi Notsofancynancy!
Thanks for liking my post on BLDG 77 @ the Brooklyn Navy Yard on http://architecturama.wordpress.com. Stay turned for more posts about the Yard’s history!
By: dhdefazio on June 21, 2012
at 7:55 pm
Thanks I will
By: notsofancynancy on June 21, 2012
at 7:56 pm
This comment is completely out of context, and it’s one which should have been posted a few hours ago (I was busy) but I have ‘nominated’ you for one of those award thingys, which also translates to ‘I promoted your blog to my followers because your posts are awesome.’ Check out the post to see what the deal is. Congratulations and spread the love. Yay
By: Carl Parmenter on June 25, 2012
at 1:17 pm
Hello Nancy, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award http://ndjmom.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/my-first-award-the-sunshine-award/ it’s just my little way of saying thank you for sharing the stories of your Dad and inspiring me to learn more about my Dad and service he gave to his country. I hope you will participate, but if not know you were thought of fondly.
By: ndjmom on June 26, 2012
at 6:45 am
Thank you so much! It means so much and I know Dad is up in Heaven smiling! I just just finished a post accepting two other awards but I will get to it when we get back from camping! Thank you for your support!
By: notsofancynancy on June 26, 2012
at 7:01 am
[…] Lovely Blog Award I have received a BLOG award! From fellow blogger notsofancynancy, it is “One Lovely Blog […]
By: One Lovely Blog Award « Morning Story and Dilbert on June 27, 2012
at 12:05 pm
Nancy, thanks for the nomination for the “One Lovely Blog Award” This is like Christmas in June~~~ I have completed my obligations for the award and just posted at http://wp.me/p2pHfr-7m Thanks again and God Bless. PS: This is my second award nomination. My first nomination was for the “Sister Blog Award”. After much consideration and trying to fit into those women’s jeans, I had to graciously decline…..
By: morningstoryanddilbert on June 27, 2012
at 12:29 pm
Great concept and can’t wait to read more. And thanks for visiting mine!
By: Chairman Mao on July 4, 2012
at 1:05 pm
Thank you so much I hope you come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on July 4, 2012
at 1:58 pm
Hey thanks for wandering by and liking “Happy Fourth of July — I Remember.” I love the idea behind your blog and am just a tad jealous that you have such artifacts as your Dad’s letters and pictures to help you along. I am not a history buff, but Prince Charming is, and he hopes to write about his Dad one day, too. I will pass along your blog to him, and look forward to exploring yours myself! :>
By: Wandering Voiceless on July 5, 2012
at 3:49 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by and the great compliments. Also for giving your prince a heads up on my blog. I hope you all enjoy it. I hope you come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on July 5, 2012
at 4:11 pm
Thank you so much, really….for visiting and liking. I see you are like me. Not so fancy and happy being so. I look forward to posts from you !!
By: messyme on July 5, 2012
at 5:06 pm
Thank you so much, yes not so fancy and it doesn’t bother me one bit! lol Come back soon!
By: notsofancynancy on July 5, 2012
at 5:09 pm
Wow! I’ve always been curious about WWII and how it affected people. I’ve watched movies and all but it’s just not the same. I’m so happy to have come across your blog and grateful that you are sharing the contents of your father’s letters with us. Thank you.
By: Tebogo Ndlovu on July 6, 2012
at 8:13 pm
Thanks for finding me! I hope you will stop by again real soon. I am really trying to get the historical stuff written, but I can’t help but include his feelings and right now he is so in love with my mom. It is nice to see that side too.
By: notsofancynancy on July 6, 2012
at 8:53 pm
You are so fortunate to have his letters. It will be an honor to read about his feelings too and how he personally was during that time. Thanks again for sharing. I’ll be stopping by again very soon.
By: Tebogo Ndlovu on July 6, 2012
at 8:57 pm
This is fabulous! I will love following your blog and your Father’s adventures. I am so glad you visited my blog and liked a post so that I could discover you and your writing. I look forward to your posts 🙂
By: mybeautfulthings on July 9, 2012
at 11:45 am
Wow Thank you so much and welcome aboard! I am so happy to have you along. WooHoo I have a new friend.
By: notsofancynancy on July 9, 2012
at 12:25 pm
Yes, you do! 🙂
By: mybeautfulthings on July 9, 2012
at 1:00 pm
IT is great to see someone else writing about the military. I love to read about it from the past, since I am currently in the Army. I will be on the look out for more of your postings!
By: aaronwoodall on July 15, 2012
at 7:29 am
Welcome and I hope you enjoy yourself. I also like reading about present day military. Some things never change. Thank you for your service.
By: notsofancynancy on July 15, 2012
at 7:34 am
thanks for visiting carefreecomposition.com. i appreciate the blog like!
By: becky jj on July 17, 2012
at 8:25 am
And thanks for the return visit. Loved the dog picture you had there.
By: notsofancynancy on July 17, 2012
at 8:43 am
Looking forward to reading your writings and keeping the stories alive.
By: Mazigrace on July 21, 2012
at 7:14 pm
Thank you so much I hope you enjoy it!
By: notsofancynancy on July 21, 2012
at 7:42 pm
Hi, thank you for visiting my blog and I totally love the pic on your homepage. 🙂 Hope you visit again soon. I’m open 24/7! Namaste, Joie
By: joiez on July 22, 2012
at 3:32 pm
And thanks for the return visit. I hope you found something interesting here.
By: notsofancynancy on July 22, 2012
at 3:37 pm
Nancy, If you would like to join our Author’s Social Media Support Group, please email rgreyhoover@gmail.com for details.
By: R Grey Hoover on July 23, 2012
at 8:25 am
http://wholeness4all.wordpress.com/2012/07/25/i-won-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award
I have just Nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
By: nutsfortreasure on July 24, 2012
at 6:13 pm
Thank you so much! I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on July 24, 2012
at 6:48 pm
You desere it I was hoping I had sent the awards to the right places and you would all find them xo
Eunice
By: nutsfortreasure on July 24, 2012
at 6:49 pm
Hi notsofancynancy! Firstly thank you so much for taking the time to visit our blog we really appreciate it…and I love the name of your blog..did you know that when I adopted my little rescue dog Scout she came with the name Nancy and her nick name now at times is Fancy Nancy! I also love the idea of writing about the wartime stories of your father through his eyes using all the family archives and letters…my grandfather was in WW1 and we also have an archive of photographs and documents from that time..very precious…and love the dogs
By: dogsinnercity on July 24, 2012
at 10:35 pm
Thank you for the return visit. I have a few things from my grandfathers days in WWI, not much though. A couple of pictures is all. Thanks for the kind words and take care of Fancy Nancy! lol
By: notsofancynancy on July 25, 2012
at 7:05 am
Thank you for reading Tuck the Law Dog’s blog about the tragedies at the
Boggs Mountain Humane (not so humane) Shelter, Rabun County, Georgia.
More and more revelations are surfacing. So sad all these dogs had to die. Take care, and, Tuck the Law Dog thinks you are “fancynancy”!!
By: Tuck The Law Dog on July 25, 2012
at 2:39 pm
It is a sad sad state of affairs and thanks to Truck!
By: notsofancynancy on July 25, 2012
at 2:57 pm
I’m so excited to read more of your work!!
By: Military Bride on July 30, 2012
at 10:01 pm
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you here. If you have any questions certainly let me know!
By: notsofancynancy on July 30, 2012
at 10:08 pm
I was so surprised to see that someone I don’t know contacted my blog. It
is only about three weeks old. It was started after I published my humor book, “Ticked Off And Tickled About it.” The blog I posted on July 31 has a list of blog subjects to come. My father was in World War One, but he was 17 years older than my mother so I was ten years old when World War II began. I have 81 years of history behind me, but no family in WWII. My husband was in the Korean War. Please visit my blog and join in with comments.
By: tickedoffandtickled on July 31, 2012
at 3:54 pm
And thanks for the return visit. You blog looks fun!
By: notsofancynancy on July 31, 2012
at 3:59 pm
I just wanted to stop by to say thank you for liking my posts.
You have a truly wonderful blog, very interesting, I apologize for not getting over here sooner. I look forward to reading more!
By: Misty Shores Chesapeakes on August 2, 2012
at 6:55 pm
And thanks for the return visit. I love your dogs but that is not hard as I love all dogs! lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 2, 2012
at 6:57 pm
🙂 Thank you. Me too!!
By: Misty Shores Chesapeakes on August 2, 2012
at 6:58 pm
good morning California! Thanks for stopping by and liking one of my posts, am already hooked on your story telling ^-^
all the best from [not so sunny] North Wales (UK)
Mrs B
By: MrsBoardwell on August 2, 2012
at 11:18 pm
Good Morning Mrs. B! thanks for the return visit and I am glad you like my story telling. It is going to be a hot sunny day in the High Desert of So Cal, as usual.
By: notsofancynancy on August 3, 2012
at 5:55 am
Thanks for stopping by the farm and liking “And their off!”
My Grandad was a WWII vet, POW and survivor of the Bataan Death March. I understand the pride you have in your Dad and his service to our nation. Keep up the good work of preserving his story!
God Bless… 🙂
http://andonthatfarm.wordpress.com/
By: Mama_KK on August 3, 2012
at 7:41 am
And thanks to you for the return visit. And thank you for your grandfathers service. I am glad he was a survivor!
By: notsofancynancy on August 3, 2012
at 7:53 am
Hi how are you? I wanted to give this award to you for the beautiful posts you write but you already have one posted 😦 can you get more than one I am new to this so do not know all the ropes but you and I could have been sisters and you have not even heard my REAL Story So feel the LOVE and I will try to find one to give to you that you have not already posted 🙂
By: nutsfortreasure on August 6, 2012
at 6:28 pm
You can never have too many sisters, in my book! lol Thanks for the kind thoughts, Sis!
By: notsofancynancy on August 6, 2012
at 7:16 pm
🙂 I never had a real one so I can only imagine how awesome it would be 3 little brothers were my lot in life.
I love my dogs more than life it’s self and would go with out everything to put food in their mouthes and a warm place beside me. I guess those us us who share our world with our pets feel as we do and others would never entertain the thought of a messy pet. Glad you are out there loving them as I do up here. xo
By: nutsfortreasure on August 6, 2012
at 7:21 pm
Same here sis! I cannot imagine my life without them. They keep me going everyday and are my reason for getting up in the morning and yes I would go without to get them whatever they need, and have. lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 6, 2012
at 7:24 pm
Hi Nancy! Thanks for visiting Pirates and Pulsars. I had grandfathers serve in both WWI and WWII. I was fortunate enough to record a few hours of my paternal grandfather re-telling some of his stories from WWII before he passed. Best regards and keep up the great work.
By: Captain Crusty on August 7, 2012
at 6:04 am
Wow! Awesome! thanks for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on August 7, 2012
at 7:17 am
Thanks for stopping by Gunsmoke and Knitting. Your historical tours of the desert sound fascinating. I hope to take one some day. In the meantime – keep the stories alive!
By: Anne Bonney on August 15, 2012
at 12:02 pm
And thanks for the return visit! Happy Trails!
By: notsofancynancy on August 15, 2012
at 1:42 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my picture. Your letters are fantastic. It makes the war seem so real. I went on a hunt for information about my great uncle who died in WWII and connected with some of his shipmates who wrote me letters. A few even sent me pictures of him while they were stationed together in Hawaii, etc. It was a very moving experience for me. He was so young, only 19, when he died. It definitely was the “greatest generation.”
By: heidihansonwp on August 16, 2012
at 4:41 pm
Thanks for the return visit and for following me. I am sorry you lost your uncle so young. It was a hard time for these young men. I would love to read about your uncle if you ever decide to do a post on him! Thank you for his service and God Bless
By: notsofancynancy on August 16, 2012
at 5:18 pm
Greetings from Palmcaster. 🙂
By: apronheadlilly on August 16, 2012
at 6:30 pm
Hello over there!
By: notsofancynancy on August 16, 2012
at 7:50 pm
Thanks for reading my post today about W in Milwaukee. I’m in my 50’s as well and have a husband and am trying to raise a nearly 9 year old dog who has no hips! It was a blessing today to meet this veteran and I’ve had nurses and police running around (I’ve thanked them all) only to find that he likes to go the storage space next door and look through his stuff. I’d like to find out his address so I can perhaps lead him toward his home one day, but until then folks in the neighborhood are all looking out for him. Love the picture of your father and will check out his letters! Dee
By: pawsinsd on August 23, 2012
at 3:04 pm
How awesome that you would take on such a challenging animal. But I really believe that the dogs who overcome such challenges make the best friends.
By: notsofancynancy on August 23, 2012
at 5:33 pm
I look forward to reading your dad’s stories, it’s great to keep these stories alive. I am from Holland and my nan and granddad were in their 30’s during the war. Their stories are amazing and some are heartbreaking. There is a lot we can learn from the experiences of people living in these awful times.
By: elskenewman on August 24, 2012
at 12:08 pm
Yes we need to preserve this era, I think that it is up to our generation to do what we can. I am so glad that I found this forum to be able to do that and get the support I need to keep me going. It is comments like yours that make it worth it. Thank you
By: notsofancynancy on August 24, 2012
at 12:28 pm
Glad to be connected with a fellow tour guide. I led tours for nine years in Texas and then it grew too big. I understand your love of story-telling. That’s what we do as tour guides. Today I tell Texas tales to groups and write Texas stories. I look forward to reading your dad’s stories.
By: myrahmcilvain on August 25, 2012
at 6:53 pm
Great to meet you! Thanks for stopping by and reading my father’s stories.
By: notsofancynancy on August 25, 2012
at 7:28 pm
I lost two uncles in WWII – our family was never the same. Your father probably never realized what precious gifts those letters would become to you.
By: Judy on August 26, 2012
at 3:58 am
I think you are right Judy!
By: notsofancynancy on August 26, 2012
at 5:15 pm
Wow Nancy, my Dad was a WWII vet too. I’m looking forward to following you and hopefully catching up on past posts. When I read about you I had kind of an emotional reaction. I think because I have so many questions and gaps about what my Dad went through. Your so lucky to have the letters!
By: thesalemgarden on August 27, 2012
at 2:05 pm
Welcome aboard! Even with the letters I find I have so many questions. But it is certainly interesting learning about Dad and what he went through. Was your Dad in the Army? Did he go to Europe? Dad enlisted the end of 1940 and is still training in the end of 1943. I know he will go over soon, just not sure when. Thanks for joining us! It was meant to be! lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 27, 2012
at 8:03 pm
Hi Nancy! I really like your blog. It’s very clean and well-written. I will come back and read more later. Thank you for visiting mine and liking “Help! My Computer Crashed” post. Take care!
By: Red on August 31, 2012
at 9:18 am
And thanks for the return visit! Have a wonderful day.
By: notsofancynancy on August 31, 2012
at 9:20 am
I nominated you for the ‘One Lovely Blogger’ Award! http://hslaterblog.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/the-one-lovely-blogger-award/
By: hayleens on September 6, 2012
at 11:37 am
Why thank you!
By: notsofancynancy on September 6, 2012
at 11:49 am
You are very welcome.
By: hayleens on September 6, 2012
at 1:39 pm
Congrats Nancy!
By: nutsfortreasure on September 6, 2012
at 1:34 pm
Thanks for dropping by my blog. 🙂 I will checkback when I have the time to read about the history in your blog. 🙂
By: Imelda on September 9, 2012
at 8:07 pm
Thanks for the return visit! I hope you enjoy following me! Thank you so much!
By: notsofancynancy on September 9, 2012
at 8:39 pm
sounds like a very interesting life. thank you for dropping by my site 🙂
By: buckwheatsrisk on September 10, 2012
at 12:50 pm
Thanks for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on September 10, 2012
at 12:59 pm
my pleasure 🙂
By: buckwheatsrisk on September 10, 2012
at 1:01 pm
I’ve nominated you for the “One Lovely Blogger Award”.
I read many stories, blogs on WordPress, many I find motivating and inspiring, others insightful, plenty that I get a good laugh out of, and many showcasing their part of the world through photography.
I certainly enjoy reading yours.
http://thelandy.com/2012/09/11/the-one-lovely-blog-award/
Cheers, The Landy
By: The Landy on September 11, 2012
at 6:16 am
Wow! Thank you so much! I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on September 11, 2012
at 7:12 am
This is great. Thanks
By: fruitonthefrontline on September 11, 2012
at 7:41 am
Thank you
By: notsofancynancy on September 11, 2012
at 7:59 am
Hello 🙂 I’ve nominated you for a One Lovely Blog award at http://tebogondlovu.wordpress.com/ 🙂
By: Tebogo Ndlovu on September 11, 2012
at 12:46 pm
Wow thank you so much! I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on September 11, 2012
at 12:47 pm
You’re welcome 🙂
By: Tebogo Ndlovu on September 11, 2012
at 12:49 pm
What a great idea for a blog, reading your father’s war letters. Really interesting!! 🙂
By: mlatimerridley on September 16, 2012
at 1:25 pm
Thank you so much and welcome aboard! We are glad to have you along.
By: notsofancynancy on September 16, 2012
at 2:29 pm
Thanks for checking out my website. God bless you and hope to see you around more! You might also like my other site, http://PromiseBook.net
By: Lyn Leahz on September 20, 2012
at 2:39 pm
Thanks I will check it out!
By: notsofancynancy on September 20, 2012
at 2:50 pm
Thanks for visiting my site (Cizewski, Lovetere, Musbach, & Robinson Families: Additions and Updates to History Pages) and liking my most recent post, (WWII Signal Corps Artifact: Story of the Central Signal Corps Replacement Training Center).
Looking forward to reading your blog. I’ve got 30 chapters to catch up!
By: lhcizewski on September 20, 2012
at 3:01 pm
Thanks for the return visit. I enjoyed reading your post. Awesome you were about to put the whole book on your post. Very cool!
By: notsofancynancy on September 20, 2012
at 3:04 pm
Hi, sweet Nancy. We are looking forward to when you share about your dogs. Thank you for stopping by to visit us today. Those historical drives sound interesting. Hugs and nose kisses from Chancy and me.
By: Chancy and Mumsy on September 23, 2012
at 4:42 pm
Hi Chancy and Mumsy Thanks for the nice note.
By: notsofancynancy on September 23, 2012
at 4:44 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog: The Adventure of Art and liking it. We love dogs at our house too. My husband used to take tours to Canyonlands and surrounds. Same sort of terrain. Will be reading your blog.
By: meghan11 on September 24, 2012
at 3:31 pm
Thanks for the return visit.
By: notsofancynancy on September 24, 2012
at 3:56 pm
Please go to my blog to receive an award!
http://retiredruth.wordpress.com/?p=739&preview=true
By: Life in the 50's and beyond... on September 28, 2012
at 11:17 am
Thank you so much I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on September 28, 2012
at 11:47 am
Hi, Nancy, thank you for liking my blog post, Canyonlands, the Maze (I’ve already found a few minor changes I need to make). Very nice blog you’ve got; really like the Yoo-Hoo story.
Don
By: donahuedon on September 28, 2012
at 6:57 pm
Thanks for the return visit, Don. We went to Canyonlands on our honeymoon and I must say it is a magical place. Sadly they would not allow us into the canyons because we had our dogs with us. I love your photos of the pictographs/petryogliphs (not sure which they are). I have many pictures of them from all over our desert here in Cali and other places. Thanks for reading about the Yoo Hoo incident it was a story told to us as a bedtime story it is nice to hear others like it.
By: notsofancynancy on September 28, 2012
at 7:26 pm
Thank you for visiting my blog and liking my Weekly Photo Challenge post – Silhouetter.
By: iamrcc on October 21, 2012
at 6:59 am
And thank you for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on October 21, 2012
at 7:04 am
Thank you for visiting my blog and liking my post. Renee 🙂
By: reneeboomer on October 22, 2012
at 2:41 pm
And thanks for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on October 22, 2012
at 2:52 pm
You are so welcome.:)
By: reneeboomer on October 22, 2012
at 3:24 pm
This is another blog, where I set the computer on scroll to reach the bottom of the comments page! I did the laundry, washed the cat, fixed dinner and by the time I came back it had reached the bottom of your comments page!
I am addicted to WWII non-fiction and a first person narrative, unpublished? I’m in. Can’t wait to start digging in! What a great concept.
By: cindy knoke on October 31, 2012
at 4:28 pm
Why thank you! I am so lucky to be able to have this forum to be able to share it. Let me know if you have any questions!
By: notsofancynancy on October 31, 2012
at 4:30 pm
Love your concept for a blog. Love the desert too….. Keep it up!
By: Alan Cole on November 2, 2012
at 7:53 am
Thanks for the kind words!
By: notsofancynancy on November 2, 2012
at 7:59 am
What a fascinating idea for a blog, and don’t you meet some interesting people through their dogs! Thanks for liking my blog and I look forward to reading more of yours!
By: Nicotime on November 6, 2012
at 3:09 pm
Yes I do! Thank for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on November 6, 2012
at 3:58 pm
HI Fancy Nancy! I am back, but incognito this time around. You followed me before, I may be good enough to follow now. Can you guess who I am?
By: UndercoverL on November 12, 2012
at 11:31 am
Well your name is on this post but it does say your site is no longer available. You will have to let me know where your new blog is so I can follow you! It will be interesting to see!
By: notsofancynancy on November 12, 2012
at 2:26 pm
hi fancy nancy…
i love dogs too. but live in a tiny house in mumbai, india and there is no space for them… and they definitely deserve more space!
i love storytelling. and i grew up on my mom telling me stories spun out of her imagination about so many different things.
what a great idea for a blog.. all the best and may you always tell the best stories!
thanks for liking my post, as that made me come here and discover your blog! 🙂
By: sodaglass on November 14, 2012
at 6:56 pm
Hi! the stories from our parents told are the best! Dad was a story teller too. Thanks for the return visit.
By: notsofancynancy on November 14, 2012
at 8:02 pm
I love dogs too, plus just about every other animal. What would our world be like without them?
By: envisionhope on November 23, 2012
at 6:17 pm
I am not sure I want to find out what it would be like without them! I would be so lonely!
By: notsofancynancy on November 25, 2012
at 1:19 pm
Thanks for visiting my site. I am running around chasing my tail in delight. Love your stories.
By: cornishtim on December 4, 2012
at 11:04 pm
Thank you so much! And thank you for the return visit!
By: notsofancynancy on December 5, 2012
at 7:15 am
Thank you for following my blog! I have been looking for other bloggers with similar stories and a pile of letters from WWII. 🙂
By: Genealogy Lady on December 6, 2012
at 3:51 pm
Thanks for the return visit and follow. I have a mountain of letters! lol Can’t wait to compare letters! I will be reading!
By: notsofancynancy on December 6, 2012
at 5:34 pm
It sounds like you are a bit ahead of me. I’m just at the end of May 1942. I’ll also be including my grandmother’s letters. They don’t begin until the end of July 1942. 🙂
By: Genealogy Lady on December 6, 2012
at 6:34 pm
In 1942 Dad was sent to the coast of California from Camp Robinson Arkansas. With a little divine intervention Mom’s Dad came to California to become a welder in the shipyards and settled In Pasadena. I have some letters that Pop wrote to Mom when he was out here going to school. He talks about blackouts and an unauthorized plane that came over land which scared them because Pearl Harbor just happened. I could go on but it is all in the other chapters.
By: notsofancynancy on December 6, 2012
at 8:57 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog which led me back to yours. How amazing to have those letters, how much incredible history. Thank you for sharing, its so wonderful. My father kept a diary of his time in the South Pacific which sadly was only found after his death last year along with some photos. As you’ve shown, personal history is invaluable!
By: Joanne on December 28, 2012
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I also found the letters after Dad passed. I wish I had them before as I have so many questions I would ask. I know he would be proud of the work I have done but then I wonder if he would like to have his private thoughts shared. Thanks for the return visit.
By: notsofancynancy on December 28, 2012
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Thank you for your visit to my Mindful 4 (Jan Post).
My father-in-law (and other relatives on hubby’s side) were in WWII. It was not something he (or they) talked about much. And we didn’t even get to open Dad’s ‘war chest’ until after he died. Not sure if that was his or his wife’s choice. So many unanswered questions.
We are all differently-abled. Thank you for writing down and sharing your memories through storytelling.
Happy New Year.
By: julespaige on January 6, 2013
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Thanks for the return visit! My father did not talk about the war either. I have learned so much from his letters. I just wish he was around to answer the many questions I now have. Thanks for the great comment!
By: notsofancynancy on January 6, 2013
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I have nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award! If you would like to accept here’s the link to my post: http://sarahryan85.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/a-whole-new-year-ahead/
By: sarahryan85 on January 10, 2013
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Thank you so much, I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on January 10, 2013
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I am so glad to have found this blog! I’m looking forward to reading the chapters. I love the title of your blog as well! 🙂
By: Amy on January 16, 2013
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Wow! Thank you so much! It really means a lot. I am working on transposing letters and some days it becomes overwhelming. Your words gave me the push I needed to get it done!
By: notsofancynancy on January 16, 2013
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Thanks for visiting my blog, Nancy. You are a lucky woman to have these letters.
By: Mary Tod on February 1, 2013
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Thanks for the return visit! I feel blessed to have them!
By: notsofancynancy on February 1, 2013
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Just to let you know, I’ve nominated you for an inspirational blog award, you can read my nomination post here: http://suzysu.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
By: Su Leslie on March 13, 2013
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Thank you so much I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on March 13, 2013
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You’re welcome; I really enjoy your blog.
By: Su Leslie on March 13, 2013
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I have nominated your blog for a Versatile Blogger Award! Details here: http://sarahryan85.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/a-liebster-and-versatile-blogger-award/
By: sarahryan85 on March 21, 2013
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Thank you so much! I am honored!
By: notsofancynancy on March 21, 2013
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I love these letters. Waht a precious treasure of the past and of your family you have. 🙂
By: Elizabeth Melton Parsons on April 25, 2013
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Thank you so much! It really means a lot to hear it and I know Dad is looking down from above smiling!
By: notsofancynancy on April 25, 2013
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Just noticed your “like” on one of my World War II “Newspaper Heroes on the Air” http://jheroes.com articles about the dramatized lives of journalists. Thank you! And compliments to you (and your father) for getting his story down on paper, in photos and now on the Web. Here’s a salute from my dad: http://www.stepno.com/oldblog/2003/11/11.html
By: Bob Stepno on April 28, 2013
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Keep up the great work fascinating post! I never knew I would learn so much about WWII by reading and sharing these letters. I just want to keep the whole Yoo Hoo Regiment remembered, not only my dad but all the men he served with.
By: notsofancynancy on May 1, 2013
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A late thank you for visiting my blog and liking it enough to follow. Other things have taken over recently, but I hope to get back to blogging soon.
By: Jude on June 13, 2013
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Thanks for the return visit! I totally understand “other things.”
By: notsofancynancy on June 13, 2013
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I’m so glad to have found your blog today. I have always enjoyed reading personal letters from WWII but I never thought to search online for the blogs that might have them. I also like to read memoirs by those who lived through that time (my dad served in WWII also). Thank you for sharing these I will come back and read them all.
By: tammyCA on August 8, 2013
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I am so glad you found me also. I hope you come back as Dad wrote a lot to share!
By: notsofancynancy on August 8, 2013
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I recognize those area pics…I am a desert rat, er, I mean MOUSE, myself. I live a bit more south of you, though. Many of my stories take place from a time when I lived and worked up in the Indian Wells Valley region, which really grew on me…not as many folks as here in the desert of LA county.
I tripped over your site by happy accident…will surely be visiting again. We both share great respect for that greatest generation that came before…and the love they had for our country. Hope you’ll pop by to see us, too.
By: CJ on October 23, 2013
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Ah yes when you meet another desert rat/person hearts bond. People don’t understand the draw and I am ok with that. We live pretty rural here. And yes I certainly have a soft spot for Dad’s generation. I am on my way over to take a look at your site.
By: notsofancynancy on October 23, 2013
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I’m glad our paths have crossed here. I look forward to reading more.
By: Ann Koplow on January 20, 2014
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Thanks for stopping by and following! Please enjoy my blog and if you have any questions feel free to ask. I have been away for a week sorry for the late response!
By: notsofancynancy on January 24, 2014
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Hi Nancy ! I’m happy to have found your blog. I find it very interesting. I remember your dad as a very quiet man. However, he was instrumental in getting me one of my first jobs.
I don’t remember him ever talking about his war experiences and so your blog is very interesting to me, as I can sort of relate having served in the Army for 24 years.
Thank you for sharing a part of him I never knew about.
Rudy
By: Rudy Gomez on July 20, 2014
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Hi Rudy, Thanks for your nice comment. Are you one of the Gomez’s that lived across the street from their house? I don’t remember him talking about the war either. That is why the letters are so amazing. It showed ME a side of dad I never knew. Thank you so much for your service and God Bless!
Nancy
By: notsofancynancy on July 20, 2014
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Fascinating blog. Glad to discover your blog. I love the letters and the tribute to your father and his life as a soldier. Great idea!
Please do stop by and take a peek at our blog …
http://www.greenglobaltrek.com
Peta
By: Peta Kaplan on July 28, 2016
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