Digging for diamonds

Here I go exploring in December 1949.

The guys

In this photo are (L to R) cousin Don Nerren, our grandfather, G. L. Nerren, cousin Bobby Hallford, and the kid with his tongue hanging out is me. This photo was taken in 1949.

Volkswalk this morning

I went volkswalking this morning. The walk was held in Tulsa. I chose to do the 5K walk. The weather was warm as I started and was getting hot as I finished. The walk started in a park along Riverside Drive. Then it went over to the river and following the river south for a short distance. From there it went down to the River Spirit Casino and then the trail went past the praying hands at ORU. The walk finished up back at the start point.

I was soaked with sweat as I drove back home. J did not go with me today. She did not want to get out in the heat. I did not see Nick or any of his family there either.

View from the backside

I am in a park but I have no idea where the park is located. Could someone help me out on that one? The date on the back of the picture reads "July 1949."

With Easter eggs

Here I am with a basket of Easter eggs. I can't say where this photo was taken.

With ceramic chickens

Here I am accompanied with some ceramic chickens. I do not know the location of this photo. The date on the back says it is September 1951.

On steps

Here I am seated on the back steps of the Andrews house in Carbon Hill, AL.

Hammering away

This picture was taken on the back steps of the Andrews house. Yes, I am left handed.

Message on back: "I still like a hammer, Daddy." Photo taken in Carbon Hill, Alabama, c. 1950, on the back steps of the Andrews house. This photo was most likely mailed to my father who was in the army in Korea.

June 1953

The only thing I know about this picture is that it was taken in June 1953. Who is the person standing behind me?

Raking leaves with Jackie

One of the fondest memories of my time in Carbon Hill is playing in the leaves with my friend Jackie. We would rake up a pile of leaves and then dive into them.

Four generations

This picture was taken at a family gathering in Carbon Hill around 1949. The four adults are (L to R), my father, Paul James Nerren, born 1922, George Luther Nerren, Jr., born ca. 1919-1920, Erasmus Lafayette Nerren, and George Luther Nerren, Sr. E.L. Nerren is the father of G.L. Nerren, Sr.

The three boys are (L to R) my cousin Bobby Hallford, son of Kathryn Nerren Hallford, my dad's sister, myself, and my cousin Don Nerren, son of G.L. Nerren, Jr.

Topsy Turvy Tomatoes

This is a picture of my topsy turvy tomato plant. It is hanging on the east side of the house. It gets a lot of morning sun but not much evening sun. I may have to move it later on. Notice where the plant made a U-turn after being placed in the planter. In the background you can see my other tomato plants along the fence. This plant produces Roma tomatoes.

My garden

My garden is looking good. My tomato plants are growing, but they haven't produced any fruit yet. Same goes for the pepper plant and the cucumber plants.

This afternoon we stopped by the produce market set up along Second Street. We bought some peaches, which we ate earlier tonight. While I was out, J called me and asked that I stop by Braum's and get a container of whipped topping in the pressurized cylinder. We also bought a couple of tomatoes and a couple of cucumbers, and a watermelon.

Earlier today we had lunch at the White River Fish Market. The conversation was mostly about astrophysics. I did not say much -- just listened to J and Dave exchange ideas. There were only three of us today, so I think we will suspend for the summer and try again in September.

Looking pretty for daddy

On the back side of this photo in my mother's handwriting is "he calls himself looking pretty for Daddy and I couldn't get him to do any other way." Photo taken May 21, 1951. This picture was sent to my father who was in Korea. The Frisco main line is in the background.

Daddy Ed and Momma Ed

John Edwards and his wife (Daddy Ed and Momma Ed). I am standing in front of Mr. Edwards. Mr. Edwards worked for the railroad. He had an outdoors job riding the rails on a motorcar. He was a section foreman and it was his job to keep a section of track (20 to 25 miles) in good condition. One day, years later, a train ran into Mr. Edwards's motorcar and knocked it into him. He ended up in the hospital and never fully recovered from his injuries.

Update June 17: The Edwards had four daughters. Starting with the oldest they are: Tempe, Mary, Leona, and Isolene. Leona died in her 30s of cancer.

Taking off shirt

I appear to be taking off my shirt in this picture. Notice the cowboy boots.

God is watering my garden

As I was sitting at my computer, I heard the rolling thunder move in. We went out on the back porch to observe the drainage of the rain. It appears the drain spout at the northeast corner of the house is plugged up. After it quits raining, we will check that out. The good news is that I won't have to water my garden tonight.

With football

Here I am with a football sitting on the front of a car. License plates back in those days were simpler than the ones of today.

Blowup from other picture

This image is a blowup from the other image posted today. I still can't figure out what I am holding in my hands. Any ideas?

Update June 17: I heard from my father that I was posing like a big bear. My hands are shaped like a big bear with claws showing.

Showing something

Here I am holding up to the camera something between my thumbs and index fingers. Notice the house in the background.