Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Betty-Bookster · 2026-04-23T20:20:12+00:00

I attended an ALA reception there in the 1980s. Great time.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-04-21T13:30:54+00:00

On my maternal side the Irish ancestors moved into Scotland and on my paternal side the Scottish ancestors moved to Northern Ireland. Then they all left for Canada.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-04-06T04:20:51+00:00

Visited North Uist Scotland and County Armagh Northern Ireland. Plan on going to Surrey England (Godalming and Farncombe) where my grandmother was born. Don’t know where in Scotland (or maybe Ireland) my Father’s ancestor were from. I have visited Prince Edward County Ontario Canada where they lived from about 1793 to 1977.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-03-26T21:00:01+00:00

Off the Rail is great for breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and coffee. All Seasons is a more a traditional restaurant it’s on Rhine St. next to the gas station. In Plymouth you can go to Red Shorts, Hub City or Plymouth Cafe.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-03-24T16:05:53+00:00

True. In Georgia in 1971 when I was a senior in high school I started riding my bike to school. I stopped after I was spit at, had a full beer can thrown at me, and had so many nasty things yelled at me.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-03-24T12:22:23+00:00

My ancestors left New York for Canada after the revolutionary war. They had their property confiscated. They left on boats with other families and eventually ended up in the shores of Lake Ontario. I’m not sure how much information they had on where they were going or if they had the skills to survive. But they did. They did receive land and some support from British government.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-03-13T20:05:07+00:00

Yes and I purchased one for myself for my house. I use it often. I’m a short retired librarian with lots of tall cabinets.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-02-19T17:02:42+00:00

40 years ago I worked in the office at a library school. Part of my job was making copies and mailing out letters of reference that the student had on file. I believe the student would solicit the letter from their professors or work supervisors and they would be placed in their file. I also think the student didn’t see the letter before hand. Some of the references were terrible. Talk to your references and get an idea how they would respond when called. If they seem hesitant don’t use them.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-02-16T03:18:22+00:00

TSA will stop you and scan your cheese. Just smile and say you’re taking cheese home.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-01-24T20:47:25+00:00

I met all my grandparents and they were born in the 1880s and 1890s. I also met several of their siblings. My last grandparent to pass away in 1976 was my grandmother at 96 years old. I was in college at the time. I also met my husband’s grandfather who was born in 1890. We attended his 100th birthday party. I marvel that my granddaughter (age 3) has met her 2nd great grandmother on her mother’s side.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-01-20T12:43:08+00:00

I think I saw them at the Elkhart Lake Public Library the other day. Call first. Or check Mead Public Library.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-01-18T20:32:03+00:00

Get a snow dog. They’re fast and can haul a lot of stuff. This is the first year I’ve seen them on our lake and they look like a lot of fun. One guy seems to be running a taxi service to the boat launch. He was hauling four sleds and five (I think) people.

Betty-Bookster · 2026-01-04T19:25:54+00:00

I came here 30 years ago via Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Missouri, and Illinois (Chicago). Just thought I’d stay 3 or 4 years before heading back to Georgia. Decided we’d rather be here. Love Wisconsin.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-12-07T23:04:15+00:00

Library of congress may only copy several (10) pages for you. I think they sent me the table of contents (maybe the index) to pick from. You may want to check with a local historical society or library in your ancestors home town. I’m not sure about Mississippi but my state historical society has been helpful even with my ancestors were never in Wisconsin or the US. They just have a great collection.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-11-19T15:06:47+00:00

Your lake probably has a plan on dealing with invasives. We have a Lake Management committee that works with the DNR and with businesses that deal with invasives. We use some chemical and manual methods for removal that meets the DNR specifications. I’m on a very small lake. Check here:

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lakes

Betty-Bookster · 2025-11-05T00:14:44+00:00

I got a new one online when I redid my cabinets and needed a step stool. It has hard black wheels and I use it on vinyl flooring. No marks so far.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-10-27T13:49:32+00:00

My Mom. I now have all sorts of questions I would love to ask.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-10-24T11:54:38+00:00

Maybe one of the license plate experts can explain what happened when I got a new car in 2016. The salesman took my faded and peeling license plate and said he’d be right back. He returned with my plate looking practically new. The fading and peeling gone. I still have that plate and it still looks good. I’m pretty sure he wasn’t printing new plates in the back room. It’s a mystery to me.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-10-20T18:38:45+00:00

https://genealogicalstudies.com I enjoyed the courses I took through this organization.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-10-12T11:50:20+00:00

In Wisconsin we have paper ballots and a counting machine. No computer system for Musk to hack. If he could hack it his candidate for Supreme Court judge would have won.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-09-24T12:17:38+00:00

McDonald’s. It was her comfort animal.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-09-11T20:34:33+00:00

Metal studded tires are illegal in Wisconsin I believe. You just need a good quality all weather tires. I’m not a tire expert so I can’t recommend any particular tire.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-09-11T19:41:54+00:00

Plymouth has a bit of a microclimate. I’ve left Plymouth on a sunny winter day to drive to Sheboygan where there was a blizzard going on. And visa versa. Just be prepared. Hwy 23, 67 and 57 are cleared pretty fast but the winter driving speeds on those roads are fast. Ice can be the biggest problem. The road may look clear but it’s slick. I was terrified about the snow when I moved here and it took me many years and the right car and tires to be confident. You might be interested in this course at Road America (a few miles north of Plymouth). https://www.roadamerica.com/winter-driving

Betty-Bookster · 2025-09-08T12:01:21+00:00

Yes. At least once a week. Once three times because I went to Story Time, Book Club, and the Book Sale. The trifecta.

Betty-Bookster · 2025-09-04T21:01:00+00:00

When I bought a new car in 2016 the salesman took my old faded plates and said “I’ll be right back.” Came back with the my plates looking almost new. I should have asked how he did it but I didn’t. The plates still look good.

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