tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post6801373607088420078..comments2023-07-25T21:41:23.614-06:00Comments on Thru Prairie Grass: Govert, South Dakota: Who in the World Reads Thru Prairie Grass?Thru Prairie Grass: Govert, South Dakotahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01882659793608166451noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-48109537524258078112015-06-23T18:04:21.931-06:002015-06-23T18:04:21.931-06:00Thru Prairie Grass intends to give voice to the hi...Thru Prairie Grass intends to give voice to the history of the many small prairie towns that have disappeared and have no one to speak for them. You’re telling me that I’m succeeding, so thank you, Hans.<br /><br />As Hans remembers so well, Hans and Marjon, and his parents, who traveled to South Dakota from their homes in Holland … and I and my parents, too … had our own prairie grass adventure in 1986, exploring the place Govert Van der Boom settled with his own parents after emigrating from Holland in 1890. There we walked through the prairie grass, where a seven-year-old Govert might have collected fuel for his mother's fire 96 years earlier. That expanse of prairie grass grew near Old Platte in Charles Mix County, east of the Missouri River in South Dakota. The prairie is where it all began for the Van der Booms in America, just as so many other families found a new life on the prairie.<br /><br />No Van der Booms remain in Harding County where Govert founded his prairie town, but Hans and I are pleased to report that Platte, South Dakota, still boasts Van der Boom descendants.<br /><br />Thanks for continuing to read Thru Prairie Grass, Cousin Hans! Thru Prairie Grass: Govert, South Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882659793608166451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-12176294545819171262015-06-16T01:29:05.289-06:002015-06-16T01:29:05.289-06:00Yes, it is family history but if I am totally hone...Yes, it is family history but if I am totally honest the reason I read the blog is also because they are so darn well written! And that is no well meant general compliment, I really mean it. Some topics are closer to the family history than others but they all have in common that they are very interesting and enjoyable reads, even if you are not into pastry :) You put into your writing something of yourself. I can say that because I've the joy and honour to have really met you and discussed family history with you. So, all in all, it is no surprise even people generally interested in history, and maybe mid west history in particular will enjoy your blog. I remember walking with you through real prairie grass, back on the South-Dakota prairie, back in 1986. That is a fond memory, froma visit I will never forget. Thank you for this blog, and please do keep up writing. Love Hans and Marjon.Hans van der Boomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03044839031004507670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-64909468139912660192015-06-07T23:07:09.408-06:002015-06-07T23:07:09.408-06:00aw-shucksaw-shucksThru Prairie Grass: Govert, South Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882659793608166451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-53989499853356866982015-06-05T13:34:21.132-06:002015-06-05T13:34:21.132-06:00Sweetheart,
C’mon … give me a break! I read the ...Sweetheart,<br /><br />C’mon … give me a break! I read the blog because I “have to”? I “may lead you to believe" that I like what you write”? Admittedly, I’m not totally unbiased here, but I really do like what you write! It’s a pleasure to read your blog postings. You always do such a wonderful job with them…they are invariably through, well researched, creative, entertaining, and informative. I read them because I enjoy it and actually do like them, and not just because I’m your husband!<br /><br />I strongly suspect, also, that all of those many other readers of the blog site (however you determine who or where those 10,400 page-views came from) enjoy the blog too. How could they not? It’s an interesting and enjoyable way to learn so much about the history of prairie homesteading, and about Govert, its residents, and the lifestyle and activities they pursued.<br /><br />So … thanks for this week’s entry. It’s very nicely done, as usual. You have given us a lovely and thoughtful tribute to and reminder of many of the people who have been or still are connected to Govert and the surrounding area. As I said last time, you do a superb job of reminding us about the many and varied people who have ties to the town and of their connections to the history of the region. Your hard work on the blog is evident and is much appreciated. It justly deserves whatever kudos and compliments it receives. Thanks for another outstanding blog entry!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804651831910954606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-1468050681296145972015-06-05T11:20:51.405-06:002015-06-05T11:20:51.405-06:00Pat, thank you for supporting West River history a...Pat, thank you for supporting West River history at the library. I always stop there when I'm in Belle and I always get such a warm reception.Thru Prairie Grass: Govert, South Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882659793608166451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071098485617569087.post-53849570614708425352015-06-04T21:01:45.115-06:002015-06-04T21:01:45.115-06:00I am proud to be listed among your blog's read...I am proud to be listed among your blog's readers. I'm in good company. While I didn't know Govert before you, I do feel a sort of kinship because of my ancestors who settled in Lyman and Walworth Counties. Keep up the good work. What you do is so important.Pat Engebretsonnoreply@blogger.com