Earlier Comments dating back to 2001

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Name:

Connie Vail

City:

Omaha

State:

NE

Date:

8/17/2001

Time:

9:29:26 AM

Remote User:

Comments

The pictures look like postcards. One of the best sites I've seen.

Name:

Steve Grimsley

City:

Ellicott City

State:

MD

Date:

9/15/2001

Time:

2:19:08 AM

Remote User:

Comments

Thanks for a great website. This is 1st cousin, Steve Grimsley and my wife, Trisha. We just spent a lovely dinner last night with Claudia Carlisle at Tutti Santi Ristorante in Phoenix. Nice to catch up on 40 years. The last time we saw each other was when Claudia, Debbie and Alice visited our Asheville, NC Grimsley grandparents in 1963.

Name:

Susan A. Benson-Blaine & Colton

City:

Harlan

State:

Iowa

Date:

9/20/2001

Time:

1:55:26 AM

Remote User:

Comments

I love the way you've set up your web site. It looks great. Sure do miss you guys in Harlan though. Love to All Susie

Name:

Greg Carlisle

City:

Peterbilt

State:

USA

Date:

9/21/2001

Time:

10:33:52 AM

Remote User:

Comments

Ruth Ann, Your site looks great good job. See you soon,on our way to northern Calif. We were in N>Y>C> on Monday morn and saw the mess Love Greg

Name:

Claudia Carlisle

City:

Phoenix

State:

Arizona

Date:

9/22/2001

Time:

12:36:51 AM

Remote User:

Comments

You have done a beautiful job on this site. I enjoy stopping by to see what you have done to change or enhance and am always delighted.

Name:

Helen Wolters

City:

Council Bluffs

State:

IA

Date:

9/26/2001

Time:

12:07:00 PM

Remote User:

Comments

Ruth, you have done an excellent job with this web-site.

Name:

Diana Hobbs

City:

Farmington

State:

NM

Date:

9/27/2001

Time:

9:09:06 PM

Remote User:

Comments

Hi, Debbie and Claudia!

Name:

Linda Turner

City:

Tennant

State:

Iowa

Date:

10/8/2001

Time:

10:40:50 AM

Remote User:

Comments

Hi, I'm a friend of Claudia's. She emailed me about this page and it is great. Ginny usually sends me pictures of the boys, but it is so nice to see them together with the family. Thanks for your efforts on this page. Blessings, Linda

Name:

todd langenfeld

City:

earling

State:

iowa

Date:

2/2/2002

Time:

11:32:20 PM

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Name:

Jean and Jack Koobs

City:

Clayton

State:

NC

Date:

2/22/2002

Time:

7:12:45 PM

Remote User:

Comments

We really enjoyed the site. You have done a great job. Jean especially admired your Mom's roses on her 75th. Congratulations to her. We hope to be in Iowa in July.

Name:

wendell h. grimsley sr.

City:

albuquerque

State:

new mexico

Date:

2/25/2002

Time:

2:57:13 PM

Remote User:

Comments

very nice. i am 6 1/2 years behind her. we sure are getting old.

Name:

Patti Wood

City:

Arlington

State:

Virginia

Date:

2/26/2002

Time:

1:17:41 PM

Remote User:

Comments

What a lovely photo of Alice - the photo makes her look younger than her 75 years - her busy life has made her look much younger than 75 - May Our Lord Continue To Bless and Keep Her! Love you Patti

Name:

Roger Koobs

City:

Tucson

State:

AZ

Date:

2/27/2002

Time:

3:29:49 PM

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Comments

That is really a great picture, Alice, and really is great to have family and friends share these moments with you. Sure wish I could have been there. Best wishes from Heidi and me. Love, Roger and Heidi

Name:

john grimsley

City:

london

State:

england

Date:

3/29/2002

Time:

5:14:27 PM

Remote User:

Comments

hi nice to see more grimsleys in the world, this vain of the family of grimsleys comes from scotland, nice to see you are so proud of your family

Name:

Blanche & Claire Koobs

City:

Grundy Center

State:

Iowa

Date:

3/31/2002

Time:

9:32:29 PM

Remote User:

Comments

Enjoyed the Website, pictures are very good. Had a good time at the lake, hope to do again in July. Easter Sunday March 3lst 2002

Name:

Felicia Mikels

City:

arlington

State:

texas

Date:

4/28/2002

Time:

12:31:27 PM

Remote User:

Comments

I need keyboarding lessons I am your favorite great-niece

Name:

Kara Armell

City:

Vinton

State:

Iowa

Date:

5/2/2002

Time:

9:47:53 AM

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Name:

Bruce J. Christensen

City:

Harlan

State:

IA

Date:

6/17/2002

Time:

11:17:05 AM

Remote User:

Comments

How Ya doin Grims Don't know how to do my own web site yours looks great!

Name:

Aunt Patti

City:

State:

Date:

7/9/2002

Time:

12:16:22 PM

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Name:

Virginia Bold

City:

Phoenix

State:

AZ

Date:

7/13/2002

Time:

5:15:06 PM

Remote User:

Comments

What a precious boy... Jonathyn Leonard....born on my birthday, what a nice surprise!! WELCOME JONATHYN!! Great to see you on the website.

Name:

zak

City:

cb

State:

ia

Date:

7/21/2002

Time:

7:40:38 PM

Remote User:

Comments

i love you jonathyn

Name:

Lillian Kinkennon

City:

Harlan

State:

IA

Date:

8/28/2002

Time:

4:11:21 PM

Remote User:

Comments

I have only seen the home page so far, but am convinced I am in for a treat! Ruth Ann, no doubt you are responsible for this lovely site. Dan North gave me the "address" though I had did try to find it by searching, and found lots of other things!

Name:

Sarah Chavez

City:

Farmington

State:

NM

Date:

9/17/2002

Time:

7:22:44 PM

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Name:

Daniel North

City:

Harlan

State:

Iowa

Date:

03 Nov 2002

Time:

15:24:43

Remote User:

Comments

Ruthanne, I shall be very kind and most complimentary! Nice job! As an artist friend of mine(Cheryl) would say, "You go girl". :o) I like the new and improved look! I thank you for putting The Elegant Pen front and center.  :o) Daniel

Name:

H. Roger Koobs

City:

Tucson

State:

AZ

Date:

09 Nov 2002

Time:

14:46:06

Remote User:

Comments

Really well done. Quite Patriotic for all the right reasons. I enjoyed so much meeting some of the family I hadn't met before. No doubt I will go over the pictures several times so I can be more familiar with the Grimsley family.

Name:

Floy Carraway Westermeier

City:

Glenwood

State:

Iowa

Date:

09 Nov 2002

Time:

20:37:09

Remote User:

Comments

Hello, I grew up with the Woodrow Wilson Grimsley family in Florida (Panama City, Qunicy, and Cottondale) in the 1950s. The 3 boys (Joe, Howard, and Jerry) and I went to school together and have been like family since 1955. Just wondering if you are kind somewhere along the line. I enjoyed your website very much. By the way, all 3 boys served in the Navy and the older 2 retired from the Navy.

Name:

Linda L. Jensen

City:

Harlan

State:

IA

Date:

16 Jan 2003

Time:

06:28:16

Remote User:

Comments

Hello to the Grimsley family. I took a moment this morning when I got to work to visit your site - great job. I'm really impressed; also feel I'm up-to-date on what's happening with your family. (I especially enjoyed clicking on Emily's wedding and reminiscing. Ruth - I would love to have a copy of the picture of Bev, Alice and Crystal. That is really good.) Take care. Linda

Name:

Janet laRoche

City:

Crestview

State:

FL

Date:

27 Jan 2003

Time:

23:05:27

Remote User:

Comments

hi, This is Scotts Mum....karens husband. Love the website and hope to visit it more often. It will be a great pleasure to meet all of your family hopefully one day soon. My husband Brian is being deployed as are Karen and Scott. keep them all in your prayers as well as all our other armed service members.

Name:

Bruce J. Christensen

City:

Harlan

State:

IA

Date:

02 Feb 2003

Time:

08:46:47

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Name:

Lillian Kinkennon

City:

Harlan

State:

IA

Date:

16 Feb 2003

Time:

18:12:48

Remote User:

Comments

Hey, when did you add music? I haven't moved beyond the first window yet as the music came up and I wanted to comment. Keep up the good work! I love it! and Happy Birthday to Alice this week. Love, Lillian K.

Name:

hilda koobs

City:

emmen

State:

netherlands

Date:

07 Mar 2003

Time:

14:43:25

Remote User:

Comments

I was searching on the net after my antsisters and found your site. its very nice. where is your family coming from? Mine is from Drenthe (prov.) zuidwolde early 1800 bye,bye.

Name:

Claudia M Carlisle

City:

Phoenix

State:

Arizona

Date:

02 Apr 2003

Time:

15:42:26

Remote User:

Comments

A delight, as always, to see the updates. Even though we are separated geographically, it feels like I don't have to miss out on anything!!!!! Keep up the most amazing job you are doing with the website, Ruthanne. It is great ..... ;-)

Name:

Mark Grimsley

City:

Omaha

State:

NE

Date:

04 Apr 2003

Time:

09:54:08

Remote User:

Comments

Great job Ruthanne. It's so cool to be able to communicate with the soldiers in our family while they're at war. Keep up the good work. mlg

Name:

Mary Lea Booth

City:

State:

Iowa

Remote User:

Date:

07 Apr 2003

Time:

16:10:13

Comments

Very nice and its great to know what is happing with your family. Thank-you for sharing. God Bless. MaryLea

Name:

Lillian Kinkennon

City:

Harlan

State:

Iowa

Date:

13 May 2003

Time:

16:41:30

Remote User:

Comments

I haven't looked at anything yet this time but did just send you an e-mail. I am sure I will love anything you have done. Lillian

Name:

Maxine Thielen

City:

Harlan

State:

Ia

Date:

31 May 2003

Time:

18:33:31

Remote User:

Comments

Hi Ruthanne, I know nothing about all this computer junk, but, did enjoy the Grimsley letter I received today. We will see you at the wedding....just me....

Name:

Shilia Pullen

City:

Clarinda

State:

Iowa

Date:

13 Jun 2003

Time:

06:16:08

Remote User:

Comments

I am Shelly Grimsley's sister. Great web site. Hope to visit regularly. Great to hear from the kids. Everyone keep the prayers going. Let's get these kids home soon.

Name:

Joanie (Koppold) Mabee

City:

Covina

State:

CA

Date:

13 Jun 2003

Time:

10:18:46

Remote User:

Comments

Hi, I saw the link to this website on class of 78's website and had to stop by. Nice job. I'll keep all of these kids in my prayers and they have my undying gratitude for fighting for our country to keep us safe. THANKS. Joanie

Name: Claudia M Carlisle
City: Phoenix
State: Arizona
Date: 05 Jul 2003
Time: 17:28:19

Comments

Just checking out the website to see Jonathyn's 1 year picture and to catch up on how our three are doing 'over there'. Is hard to believe he is a year old, but it is harder to believe that his cousin Ginny will be 30 on that same day!!! The website looks great, Ruth Ann!!!

Name: SSG Guardado, Alan S.
City: Tikrit
State: IRAQ
Date: 23 Jul 2003
Time: 06:54:27

Comments

Great website!! Scott LaRoche was my soldier for about 3 years and he left me yesterday to get ready to continue his journeys as a future civilian now. My god look upon him and may he continue to do the great and wondrous things that he did for me and this Army.

Name: Tyler Derman
City: Columbia
State: ky
Date: 31 Jul 2003
Time: 15:42:45

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Name: Suzanne Linton
City: Coralville
State: IA
Date: 31 Jul 2003
Time: 09:19:55

Comments

What an enjoyable site!!!

Name: marlin gubbels, (ocrpostman@yahoo.com)
City: palmer
State: iowa 50571
Date: 04 Aug 2003
Time: 14:16:50

Comments

Good job. One kool site. Missed partying with mark and nine fingers. Take care.

Name: Kelly Amos
City: Surprise
State: Arizona
Date: 07 Aug 2003
Time: 15:23:59

Comments

Ginny is my apple buddy!!!!!!!!!!

Name: MaryBeth Markham Burrack
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Date: 09 Oct 2003
Time: 18:11:55

Comments

I love checking your website, Ruth. I've been away so long, who do the kids belong to on the home page? Love, MB

Name: Michelle Hack (Goeser)
City: Council Bluffs
State: Ia
Date: 24 Oct 2003
Time: 14:20:35

Comments

I really enjoyed viewing your site especially the older pictures of your family. Leonard was one of my favorite people when I was growing up. It is really cool that you have such a tribute to the whole Grimsley family on this web site.

Name: Lauren McCormack
City: Studio City
State: CA
Date: 31 Oct 2003
Time: 16:47:16

Comments

What a nice gift this website is...both for family and friends. Thanks, Ruthanne. Say hello to Tim.-Mac

Name: Chuck Grimsley
City: grand junction
State: Colorado
Date: 13 Nov 2003
Time: 11:34:45

Comments

just looking at your fine web page was trying too register a web page but you beat me too it good luck in the coming years

Name: Karla (Koobs) Hauser
City: Des Moines
State: IA
Date: 14 Nov 2003
Time: 18:52:16

Comments

What a wonderful site! Almost brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much. Hope that you add more.

Name: anthony rios fullylove
City: tucson
State: ariziona
Date: 12 Dec 2003
Time: 11:08:00

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Name: john c stimmel
City: connellsville pa
State: pa
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 17:24:46

Comments

thank you all god bless and tikrit and usa trader135@access995.com

Name: kendall strehle
City: clinton
State: ia
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 19:02:12

Comments

very nice website. pictures came out real good. it was real nice seeing you, Tim and your Mother. thank-you

Name: Lucia and Darin Hoeness
City: Des Moines
State: Iowa
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 18:58:42

Comments

To Ruthanne and Aunt Alice, Thank you so much for the web page dedicated to my Grandma "meemaw" Margaret. She was a wonderful person and I am proud to say that a part of her lives in me. We will all feel a great loss in the months to come but I know without a doubt that I will see her smiling face again. It was so good to see you all and thank you to those who send their regards. God Bless, Lucia (Wilcox) Hoeness P.S. The pictures you took were fantastic! I am blessed to be a part of such a loving family!!!

Name: Jack and Jean Koobs
City: Clayton
State: NC
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 19:39:37

Comments

Ruth Ann, WE APPRECIATE SO MUCH THE PICTURES YOU SENT OF MARGARET'S FUNERAL. IS THE POEM YOUR WORK?  IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND THE PAGE OF THE POEM AND MARGARET'S PICTURES WERE REALLY A SUPERB TOUCH. THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE WISH WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE, BUT WE DID GET TO SEE HER IN JULY. SHE REALLY ENJOYED EVERYONE'S VISIT. AGAIN, OUR THANKS. JEAN AND JACK

Name: Terry Petolick
City:
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Ruthanne: My deepest sympathies to you and your family in your loss.

Name: Kristi Knight
City: Tampa
State: Fl
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Thanks for the tribute to mom. It's really nice. Enjoyed the pictures. You do a really great job.

Name: Patti K. Wood
City: Arlington
State: VA
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The photos were very nice. It was good to have seen them. Glad to have seen them since I was not able to be there. Sure sorry I wan't. Aunt Pat

Name: Don & Marilyn Hasbrouck
City: Cedar Falls
State: Iowa
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Thank you for sharing the pictures & memories.

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