tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post8160354660356497318..comments2024-03-16T10:37:09.839-04:00Comments on Life in Mathews: Belle Isle Saw MillChesapeake Bay Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187804072769932131noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-50318271237877669392013-07-11T05:17:34.374-04:002013-07-11T05:17:34.374-04:00Belle Isle Farm, My folks owned the farm, I was ra...Belle Isle Farm, My folks owned the farm, I was raised on Queens Creek and shucked a lot of oysters and sold them to the locals.Sonny Postlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-25132538141215652992010-11-05T21:00:00.640-04:002010-11-05T21:00:00.640-04:00The saw mill was run by steam back then. At some p...The saw mill was run by steam back then. At some point and time it blew up killing 4 or 5 of its worker's. the man that own the saw mill was injured. Back then they used Mules to haul the wood out. The owner was able to climb up in the wagon an order the Mules to take him home. It was about a 10 mile run for the mules. He passed out from his injury's, but the mules carried him right to his front door. His wife was able to safe him . look it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-72927645917608817472010-11-05T10:33:08.008-04:002010-11-05T10:33:08.008-04:00We have a Belle Isle in Detroit. It was to be a b...We have a Belle Isle in Detroit. It was to be a bit of nature in an otherwise urban setting. Now it's an urban little bit of nature. A unique blend to be sure with its beautiful water and trees and occasional shooting.Caution/Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172990197662644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-37057728668983490482010-11-05T09:43:48.596-04:002010-11-05T09:43:48.596-04:00LOL at me .. I thought the post title was Belle I ...LOL at me .. I thought the post title was Belle I Saw .. never mind .. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful time at Oyster Fest .. maybe they need to move it to July ...<br /><br />VW ediali .. nothing I got nothing, I am so tired I edialiDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-20843368492428245612010-11-05T09:23:15.824-04:002010-11-05T09:23:15.824-04:00You have a Seinfeldian gift of taking one point of...You have a Seinfeldian gift of taking one point of interest and spinning it into a whole, hilarious post. Really - it's a gift!Meg McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01226110990838922422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-68230236032723329842010-11-05T07:43:03.057-04:002010-11-05T07:43:03.057-04:00I think it depends on which end of the county(ies)...I think it depends on which end of the county(ies) you are from as to how the word "nary" is pronounced. I have heard it pronounced "nare", but for most watermen and Gloucester/Guinea residents (as well as myself) it is pronounced "na-ah", but a very quick, 1/2 syllable sound.. <br /><br />Maybe I should not be commenting this early in the morning, because I can't quite seem to spell it how I say it.. hmmmm.Lynne M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-76428901852499066112010-11-05T06:54:21.072-04:002010-11-05T06:54:21.072-04:00Huh.. I didn't know that either.. interesting....Huh.. I didn't know that either.. interesting. <br />I didn't keep up with much "Blakes" area stuff... I do have a photo for you of my grandfathers station though and it was truly in BLAKES. <br /><br />Have fun with that oyster.. I think I will just stay home settle in with a bottle of wine and a quart of my own fresh oysters caught yesterday and avoid the .. well people. <br /><br />WV Stisting.. doesn't it stisting when I am doing what you want to do .. buwhahahahahahahahaahahAnn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106387742803005341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-56099991608600183632010-11-05T06:26:53.536-04:002010-11-05T06:26:53.536-04:00happy weekend!happy weekend!deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462551016440715970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-22528380469998568592010-11-05T01:09:39.391-04:002010-11-05T01:09:39.391-04:00When they drag you out of the newspaper archives i...When they drag you out of the newspaper archives in 2025, kicking and screaming, you'll be able to finish your book. Just think!<br />If I finish my book before 2025, I'll send you a copy as encouragement.<br /><br />Kay L. Davies, erstwhile author of<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.com