In August, Ed and Sue Williams ventured south to visit with family on both family trees. They arrived at the condo of Laura Fieg (Doug's oldest and only granddaughter of Sue's dad, Lothar "Bud" Fieg) where Brian (Doug's youngest and Lothar's only grandson) and his wife Emily have been living while Laura teaches in Africa.
Brian and Emily shared lots of photos of their new home where they hope soon to move -- if only the bank would give them a closing date! Laura also had many pictures of her ventures in Uganda, as well as of her new love "Chief" who is Ugandan. Sue says, "Sorry I cannot give you his real name because I didn't write it down." Laura returned to Africa on August 11 where she has signed up for another year of teaching fifth grade. Sue did say that Laura had originally planned to teach younger children but added, "She loves it!"
One morning Ed and Sue ventured to Bob "Punchy" Powell's home. Punchy and Bud were best of friends during World War II. He actually has a mini war museum in his basement, and even has some things from World War I. He is one of the authors of the book Bluenoser Tales that includes pictures and bios of him and Bud, along with those of many other Bluenose pilots. Punchy mentioned there is another publication in paperback form to keep prices down. (To see a brief review of the publication or to purchase a copy go to: http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/books/bluenosertalespreview_1.htm. )
Of course, Sue and Ed had their personal copy of the book autographed and now have two signed pictures - Bud's and Punchy's. Punchy regaled them with stories about the 352nd fighter group of the "Mighty Eighth" Air Force. He and his wife, Betty, were wonderful hosts.
After a few hours Sue and Ed ventured south to Newnan, GA to visit with Ed's side of the family. They, too, brought out old pictures and news articles about the Williams family for an afternoon of recollections and memories. Sue says, "It was just not enough time to get everything done! But it sure was a great trip."
Any questions? Sue asks you to email sue.625@comcast.net or call 708-460-5179 (home) or 708-955-2906 (cell).
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| From left, Brian Fieg, wife Emily, Sue Williams, husband Ed, Laura Fieg at Laura's condo in Smyrna, GA Aug. 2010 |
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| Sue Williams and Punchy Powell at Punchy's mini war museum in his home, Atlanta, GA Aug. 2010 |
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When TV news anchor Dan Rather was a guest at the Don Imus boys ranch in Arizona, he was introduced to his group's Indian guide, who was named Kei (prononced KEE). Being hard of hearing, Rather failed to get the name right and responded: "Pleased to meet you, Chief." All were embarrassed at Rather's seeming rudeness. Thankfully, such misunderstandings should not be a problem when our Chief becomes the family's newest member.
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