tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post8746417761185912963..comments2024-02-24T10:53:12.263-08:00Comments on My Old Historic House: OLD MAN RIVER!Richard Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-85571788296941437212011-08-05T00:15:42.227-07:002011-08-05T00:15:42.227-07:00How do you do it in the midwest? When it's no...How do you do it in the midwest? When it's not flooding, you have tornadoes.<br /><br />Thanks for a lovely informative post. I have family in St. Louis, nice to learn more about the Mississippi.Antique Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974526771980273324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-17181350653325221662011-08-01T16:15:15.041-07:002011-08-01T16:15:15.041-07:00What a great post! It made me homesick. I grew up ...What a great post! It made me homesick. I grew up among the hills and rivers & creeks of NE Arkansas. Memphis was the closest big city, so I've crossed the Mississippi many times--by bridge and by ferry. <br /><br />I envy you those sunsets, watching the barges go by and listening to the soft lapping of the water.<br /><br />Living out here on the Oklahoma prairie ... well, I don't think these folks know what a real river is.<br /><br />You keep those sandbags handy, hear?<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-1819112674332068542011-07-30T10:23:27.147-07:002011-07-30T10:23:27.147-07:00I can picture myself there...Sissy, Napoleon and G...I can picture myself there...Sissy, Napoleon and Gracie running amok while we watch from the porch!<br />It is so beautiful yet frighteningly powerful and unpredictable. I cannot imagine the trepidation you feel during flood season!<br />Back to work!<br /><br />xoxo<br />AndieDivine Theatrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553420826262806110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-90345040682819170162011-07-29T23:58:30.481-07:002011-07-29T23:58:30.481-07:00O, the history that surrounds your beautiful spot....O, the history that surrounds your beautiful spot. I would LOVE to have a home such as this...so close to the river, you can smell it.<br />You have a beautiful home and I know you are very proud of it.bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-61312803399299316352011-07-29T10:26:50.265-07:002011-07-29T10:26:50.265-07:00Hi Richard & Sissy
I love your history lesson...Hi Richard & Sissy<br /><br />I love your history lesson for today and I remember watching that movie Show Boat and the song Ol Man River wonder if we could get that on video any longer?<br /><br />I Loved the look of the fisherman shack. I could make that my lake house and do it up all Shabby chic LOL and be your neighbor on the week ends LOL<br /><br />xoxo<br />thanks for the places to shop tomorrow I have them printed out on map quest the the ole GPS is handy also<br /><br />JaniceCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-25689030370453723682011-07-29T08:36:23.188-07:002011-07-29T08:36:23.188-07:00what a fascinating post...i certainly didn't k...what a fascinating post...i certainly didn't know all that information and history about the mississippi...and your home is truly lovely...i hope that 37.5' is the highest mark you'll ever have to see...so glad you decided to link up to fridays unfolded and share your delightful view with us!<br /><br />alisonAlison Agnewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225278673520387577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-68303557042866605672011-07-29T08:26:07.912-07:002011-07-29T08:26:07.912-07:00How did you know the doctor ordered "sissy do...How did you know the doctor ordered "sissy dog kisses", which I'll take any day!! Your house is just beautiful and those fisherman's shacks are cute. Happy Friday!!Garden Antqs Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815651077162635307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-46867336260723976452011-07-29T04:57:37.070-07:002011-07-29T04:57:37.070-07:00Richard,
Thanks so much for your visit!!
What you...Richard,<br /> Thanks so much for your visit!!<br />What you have shared with us is beautiful and I admire your courage for choosing to live near the river. <br />We had the Agnes Flood of 72 here and it effected a good part of Pa. along the Susquehanna River. I was in Junior high and my parent's were not effected. My sister's house was completely covered by the water and she lost everything . That almost included her sanity. My Dad rebuilt her home and I watched her 2 small children that entire summer in their HUD provided trailer. I vowed I would never live in the Flood Plain after seeing the destruction that was wrought upon my entire area.<br />I know you love your home and you have done a beautiful job restoring it. I pray that you will never lose it to a flood.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-1919775618758671992011-07-29T04:18:00.779-07:002011-07-29T04:18:00.779-07:00Oh Richard, are you scared? I couldn't sleep a...Oh Richard, are you scared? I couldn't sleep at night worrying about flooding! The approach to your home is lovely, and I loved the tour of your town.Kiss Sissy for me.PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278041200437040139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-12049968665300680202011-07-28T20:46:12.469-07:002011-07-28T20:46:12.469-07:00Well Richard, all I can say is the green eyed mons...Well Richard, all I can say is the green eyed monster came to visit me as I read your post! Living in the desert I sooooo miss the water. Growing up in Northern Indiana we were surrounded by lakes and spent much of our summers there. There is nothing I love more than waking up in the morning to sounds on the water (well except for Victorian house, antiques, roses and dogs named Sissy!) Anyway enjoyed your post as usual and all the great information!<br /><br />Give Sissy Dog a pat on the head from me!Sissysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634206653716377187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-62234247261511918232011-07-28T20:20:36.904-07:002011-07-28T20:20:36.904-07:00Hello,
I am so impressed, here on the West Coast...Hello, <br /><br />I am so impressed, here on the West Coast the historical context of your daily life is something we only read about or if lucky get a chance to visit. It is all so atmospheric and charming. Your house is, amazing, the picture with the sandbags...how fightning that must have been.<br /><br />Thank you so much for finding the time to visit me and leave such a nice comment about angels in the garden ~ with the maturity of your garden there must be many, many angels about.(-:La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-70568728388473028252011-07-28T18:48:06.151-07:002011-07-28T18:48:06.151-07:00Richard, I really enjoy reading your stories of th...Richard, I really enjoy reading your stories of the Mighty Mississippi and your beautiful home. Thanks for all the interesting information/history.<br />I can just imagine in old times, riverboats passing and those on the banks waving as the boats went by or sitting on the porch with a glass of tea. :) Thank you and the mint garnish is just to my liking. lol<br />Hope you have a great weekend,<br />BabsBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819457826608198258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-26698262629816187862011-07-28T18:32:13.615-07:002011-07-28T18:32:13.615-07:00Looks beautiful and it sounds like you love it dea...Looks beautiful and it sounds like you love it dearly like an old friend. Your writing is wonderful Richard, I really enjoyed the tour and the history lesson. Take care, PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026880888387782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-40197965061744266082011-07-28T18:12:21.454-07:002011-07-28T18:12:21.454-07:00How lucky you are to live right on the river!! We ...How lucky you are to live right on the river!! We used to live on the Haw River when we lived in Saxapahaw, NC and I miss it so much. You have a beautiful view!Megan @ Restoring the Roosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665496470363819971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-65635195020430156682011-07-28T17:26:29.416-07:002011-07-28T17:26:29.416-07:00Dear Richard,
Your home is so gorgeous and I didn&...Dear Richard,<br />Your home is so gorgeous and I didn't even know it was a waterfront property --- even more perfect.<br />Your porches are so lovely (would love to take you up on the sweet tea offer someday!)<br />Love that black original lantern at your front door too. Thanks for the history lesson.<br />I too hope your riverfront lady never floods.<br />That shot of your house from the river is soooo pretty!<br /><br />Great post.<br />xx<br />A<br />Hope the farmer finds his dog.Alison @ The Polohousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158070644111719007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-56775850212627781782011-07-28T13:54:59.835-07:002011-07-28T13:54:59.835-07:00Hi Richard, I forgot you lived on the water! What ...Hi Richard, I forgot you lived on the water! What a beautiful sight to see each day. I love reading your posts and learning so much. I too, love to hear that song - especially by the actor who sang it with that deep voice.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-34593758959206531212011-07-28T13:30:42.837-07:002011-07-28T13:30:42.837-07:00PS:I bet those old Mississippi River club houses c...PS:I bet those old Mississippi River club houses could tell some stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-752028333038543662011-07-28T13:28:17.357-07:002011-07-28T13:28:17.357-07:00really enjoyed reading the history of this place.....really enjoyed reading the history of this place... what a view to have with your morning coffee or evening tea.. would be a great place to visit..Ruffles and Relicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168627588824255627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-69416002788635203212011-07-28T13:26:21.007-07:002011-07-28T13:26:21.007-07:00I love this post Richard. We truly love the Missis...I love this post Richard. We truly love the Mississippi and the Great River Road.<br /><br />The plaque about the '73 flood brought back a memory. Even though we were not adversely affected by the flood, it touched our lives. In 1973, during the flood, my first husband and I built a house outside Elsberry. We lived in O'Fallon. Our house in O'Fallon sold in two days and the basement at the new house had not even been excavated. That house was built in less than two months! I did all the trim staining and door painting as part of our sweat equity. Every day, I sent the older girls off to school and my youngest and I made our way to Elsberry, so I could work on the house. We could not get there via 79 due to the water being over the road. That was our usual way to go from O'Fallon. Every day, I took the detour up 61, which took awhile longer, but I enjoyed the drive with my happy 18 month old daughter.<br /><br />The property sat high on a hill, about 12 or so miles from the Mississippi. Standing on the hill we could see what looked like a huge lake. It was, in fact, the Mississippi in flood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-62771077697144253782011-07-28T13:15:57.563-07:002011-07-28T13:15:57.563-07:00Thanks for the history and tour of the mighty Miss...Thanks for the history and tour of the mighty Mississippi. It's hard to believe your home used to be a mile and a half from the river. Time and man have changed things for sure. Our St. John River, also known as "The Rhine of North America" is a very beautiful river that flows from northern Maine and down to the Bay of Fundy in Saint John. It also has it's flooding problems in spring from the snow melt and sometimes fall if we get a lot of rain. I have done some posts on the the beauty of this river in the past. I hope you never have to deal with flood waters in your historic home!Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-5298049981282659622011-07-28T12:39:40.507-07:002011-07-28T12:39:40.507-07:00What a wonderful tour of your town, Richard. I wo...What a wonderful tour of your town, Richard. I would love to visit someday. The Mississippi is certainly mighty. You know, I still have to "sing it" to "spell it"! I hope you didn't need to evacuate back in 2008, or have any serious water damage to that beautiful home. xo,Barbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-15865995715382827432011-07-28T12:35:00.809-07:002011-07-28T12:35:00.809-07:00What a great view of the Mississippi. I cross it e...What a great view of the Mississippi. I cross it every day but don't think twice about it! one of my coworkers lives in Bowling Green and she wants me to come up and go antique shopping...so I may just end up on your doorstep someday and meet you in person!!<br />Sometimes all of us from work go on day trips and visiting your home would be wonderful!!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-91087127551457383352011-07-28T12:23:33.602-07:002011-07-28T12:23:33.602-07:00Well despite the rare flooding Richard, Clarksvill...Well despite the rare flooding Richard, Clarksville looks like a lovely place to live. And I know I would never tire of sitting on that porch of yours and watching the river go by. I'm a water baby having been nearly raised on a boat, and I can't imagine ever living far from the water. *winks* How old is Clarksville? You've probaby mentioned it before but if so I don't remember.* Just to think that Mark Twain was passing back and fourth in front of your old house at one time (too cool!) And I was also very surprised at how far that river has moved toward you? Will it enivitability take over the house somewhere down the road? Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.com