Showing posts with label Fleiskeuchle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fleiskeuchle. Show all posts

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Hometown Feel and Family History

When I was little I thought my Mom was morbid for taking pics of our dead relatives grave stones. She always said it was for Family History records, but I still didn’t get it. Now that I’m older and both of my Dad’s parents are buried here in SD, I found myself wanting to take pics of their grave stones too. This morning, at my request, Grandma D and I went to both local cemeteries where my relatives are buried. I took pics of my Grandpa H & Grandma B’s graves, and also my great-grandparents graves. Because my Grandma B died when I was only 2, I don’t remember her and have never really felt close to her. It was strange though… seeing her grave today and wondering how she would feel about her granddaughter moving cross country from the only home she has ever known, it seemed like I was closer to her. Hearing Grandma D (who is actually my Step-Grandma) talk about their childhood and the relatives that are still around has made me feel more a part of the secluded life here in Mobridge.
After visiting the Mound City cemetery Grandma D treated me to lunch at Calico’s where we enjoyed some real good German food. I tried the Cheese Button, bratwurst, creamy cucumber salad, and something called Fleiskeuchle (a beef patty wrapped in dough and deep fried). It was all very delicious! I’ve really enjoyed this time spent with Grandma, and consider it a true blessing.
on a side note – I saw another pheasant today, but it was a male this time. He had a beautiful green head and really long tail feathers.
Here is a couple pics I took today...the last one is of me and Grandma D.