For Earl Easter

jerry · 11-11-2009, 09:53 PM

Cherry Mine Disaster Remembered - News- msnbc.com

Friday marks the 100th Anniversary of an incredibly tragic event in Illinois history.

The Cherry Mine fire, ignited November 13, 1909 and took more than 250 lives. This weekend, the small town in Bureau County is honoring its' citizens' sacrifice.

Joe Brainard · 11-11-2009, 10:46 PM

Last winter I read a book about that disaster. I can't remember the title of it though. Now what inquiring minds need to know is how that relates to Earl Easter?

Earl Easter · 11-12-2009, 05:49 AM

jerry thanks for the story....
I was in bed as you posted this I have a new retirement schedule that i cant help getting off to bed at around 7:00 PM...My wife just got transferred a few weeks back and she gets up at 3:30 AM Eastern Standard Time....Sure is odd walking the dog on his leash at that time so at 7 or 8PM I just have had enough of the day....LOL...Any way great story....

Joe brainard
I had written a story about my neighbor who works for Rosebud Coal Mines a while back
and he was called in to work to deliver another miner. This is a machine that undermines coal that is not much higher than 3 feet...One was destroyed and burried in a mine in Ohio and we went to extreme measurements to cart the new rebuilt one,a four hour one way trip..He needed help so he had called his never say NO buddy....Me

Anyhow the mere dress of the tuff guy miners and attitude was impressing to me as we drove up in the large flatbed truck.... They all cheered and patted us on the back for our efforts.
Each one with coal blackened faces and smiles that will never be forgotten....

We use electricity without thinking much on how it got to our light switches and appliances as i will speak for myself, But the fellas really gave us a welcome for something that I figured was a small task on our part......Earl

Joe Brainard · 11-12-2009, 04:26 PM

Cool...

Earl Easter · 11-12-2009, 05:21 PM

Hey Joe glad you stopped back to read the little brief story provided..and once again

Thank You Jerry..
And Jerry notice that i have capilized your first letter in your name as you have under played the lower case "j"...You seem to be a stand up American so i just wanted to let you know that this is what i think of you as Jerry with a Capital "J"........

Your a good man Jerry..........

jerry · 11-12-2009, 06:22 PM

Thanks Earl,
Feel the same bud.

Funny story on that "j" When I registered back in 02 I goofed on the key board. Never bothered to ask to get it fixed, not sure if it even can be.

Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for what you do.

Best,

Jerry

FortyXDM · 11-12-2009, 08:42 PM

Thanks Jerry, and thank you Earl.

Burke · 11-13-2009, 12:21 AM

nice..atta boy Earl

ArkansasHunter · 11-13-2009, 12:40 AM

I don't want to sound sissyfied but it brings joy to my heart that there are so many many fine members here at Gun and Game !!!!

LOL..That statment includes Samuel and Lefty 0 to !!!

SwedeSteve · 11-13-2009, 10:43 AM

This thread only serves to confirm the high level of esteem that I hold all of you in !! A great bunch of guys that provides me a glimmer of hope for the future.

11-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,639 Blog Entries: 1	For Earl Easter Cherry Mine Disaster Remembered - News- msnbc.com Friday marks the 100th Anniversary of an incredibly tragic event in Illinois history. The Cherry Mine fire, ignited November 13, 1909 and took more than 250 lives. This weekend, the small town in Bureau County is honoring its' citizens' sacrifice.

11-11-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
Joe Brainard Born Again Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhinelander, Wisc. Posts: 660	Last winter I read a book about that disaster. I can't remember the title of it though. Now what inquiring minds need to know is how that relates to Earl Easter? __________________ You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.--Gospel of John 8:32 NRA Member

11-12-2009, 05:49 AM	#3
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,444	jerry thanks for the story.... I was in bed as you posted this I have a new retirement schedule that i cant help getting off to bed at around 7:00 PM...My wife just got transferred a few weeks back and she gets up at 3:30 AM Eastern Standard Time....Sure is odd walking the dog on his leash at that time so at 7 or 8PM I just have had enough of the day....LOL...Any way great story.... Joe brainard I had written a story about my neighbor who works for Rosebud Coal Mines a while back and he was called in to work to deliver another miner. This is a machine that undermines coal that is not much higher than 3 feet...One was destroyed and burried in a mine in Ohio and we went to extreme measurements to cart the new rebuilt one,a four hour one way trip..He needed help so he had called his never say NO buddy....Me Anyhow the mere dress of the tuff guy miners and attitude was impressing to me as we drove up in the large flatbed truck.... They all cheered and patted us on the back for our efforts. Each one with coal blackened faces and smiles that will never be forgotten.... We use electricity without thinking much on how it got to our light switches and appliances as i will speak for myself, But the fellas really gave us a welcome for something that I figured was a small task on our part......Earl Last edited by Earl Easter; 11-12-2009 at 02:13 PM.

11-12-2009, 04:26 PM	#4
Joe Brainard Born Again Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rhinelander, Wisc. Posts: 660	Cool... __________________ You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.--Gospel of John 8:32 NRA Member

11-13-2009, 12:21 AM	#8
Burke Ahh..Cordite. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gun City, Arizona Posts: 782	nice..atta boy Earl __________________ As long as I have a gun in my hand..I control my own destiny.

11-12-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,444	Hey Joe glad you stopped back to read the little brief story provided..and once again Thank You Jerry.. And Jerry notice that i have capilized your first letter in your name as you have under played the lower case "j"...You seem to be a stand up American so i just wanted to let you know that this is what i think of you as Jerry with a Capital "J"........ Your a good man Jerry..........

11-12-2009, 06:22 PM	#6
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,639 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks Earl, Feel the same bud. Funny story on that "j" When I registered back in 02 I goofed on the key board. Never bothered to ask to get it fixed, not sure if it even can be. Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for what you do. Best, Jerry

11-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#7
FortyXDM Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gladstone, Mo. (kc area) Posts: 4,091	Thanks Jerry, and thank you Earl.

11-13-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 18,224	I don't want to sound sissyfied but it brings joy to my heart that there are so many many fine members here at Gun and Game !!!! LOL..That statment includes Samuel and Lefty 0 to !!! __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#10
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 25,528	This thread only serves to confirm the high level of esteem that I hold all of you in !! A great bunch of guys that provides me a glimmer of hope for the future. __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!