tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post373687189688727837..comments2024-03-29T06:59:34.081-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: We Bought a WWII Bomber: A Review and A GiveawayCarol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-86391120588203170782016-01-23T08:33:53.027-05:002016-01-23T08:33:53.027-05:00Thanks, Sandra, for sharing that information about...Thanks, Sandra, for sharing that information about the Veterans History Project. It would be cool if Sarah follows through with this.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-63618423070966333392016-01-22T22:54:37.333-05:002016-01-22T22:54:37.333-05:00Sarah, Thank you for you comment and sharing the s...Sarah, Thank you for you comment and sharing the story of your mother's job as the first female tool and die maker at Lockheed during the war. I do hope you've recorded her story on a digital recorder and perhaps have it in your mind to write her story someday, if not for the world, at least for your family. What an amazing historically relevant story she has to tell.<br /><br />Are you Sandra Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680755110645856989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-54127325185319298232016-01-22T18:49:28.556-05:002016-01-22T18:49:28.556-05:00Thanks, Sarah, for your memories and perspective. ...Thanks, Sarah, for your memories and perspective. I think kids today have so many more "things" that the idea of sacrifice is often lost to them. Hard times can develop character!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-14417566922303479122016-01-22T16:30:51.216-05:002016-01-22T16:30:51.216-05:00Interesting story, Sandra. Thanks for sharing it ...Interesting story, Sandra. Thanks for sharing it with us, Carol. I remember collecting rubber and metal with my mother who was a "Rosie the Riveter" at Lockheed in L.A. Mother wasn't actually a riveter, she was Lockheed's first female tool and dye designer. But I remember having War Bonds. I also remember Mother being extremely angry with neighbors who took my sister with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-31293961774298527562016-01-19T15:07:29.533-05:002016-01-19T15:07:29.533-05:00Thanks, Clara. You're in!Thanks, Clara. You're in! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-14784888877547375602016-01-19T10:58:36.699-05:002016-01-19T10:58:36.699-05:00What an inspiring story that touches the heart! Th...What an inspiring story that touches the heart! Thanks so much for sharing Sandra's book with your readers. I'll be sure to check it out. Congratulations to Sandra!Clara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-8023799502323132652016-01-19T08:24:04.802-05:002016-01-19T08:24:04.802-05:00Thanks, Gretchen. Appreciate the comment and I kno...Thanks, Gretchen. Appreciate the comment and I know Sandra has appreciated your support!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-65506656151924612942016-01-19T08:23:14.749-05:002016-01-19T08:23:14.749-05:00Great post, Carol, and great book trailer, Sandra....Great post, Carol, and great book trailer, Sandra. I've read the book also, so put my name on the already has a copy list so someone else can win. It's a book full of history and surprising discoveries. I highly recommend it!Gretchen Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218259974490265609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-50180402002110786392016-01-19T08:22:39.523-05:002016-01-19T08:22:39.523-05:00Thanks Rosi and Dan. That museum, Dan, sounds like...Thanks Rosi and Dan. That museum, Dan, sounds like one that Rosi's family would really enjoy. DOn't forget to leave me your contact information, Dan, in case you win!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-91976925379515361852016-01-18T22:19:14.601-05:002016-01-18T22:19:14.601-05:00Dear Carol,
You're very welcome. You're an...Dear Carol,<br />You're very welcome. You're an encouraging person, too!<br /><br />Do something fun today just because you want to do it.<br />...JoanJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-59152603177650199702016-01-18T21:26:47.595-05:002016-01-18T21:26:47.595-05:00Wow. This sounds like an amazing story. Not only w...Wow. This sounds like an amazing story. Not only would I like to read it, but my husband would surely love it and then there are my history-loving daughters, grandson, and sisters. I think this book would be well-read in my family. Thanks for telling me about it and for a chance to win. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-76995740520525639312016-01-18T20:55:58.329-05:002016-01-18T20:55:58.329-05:00Very admirable; patriotism at is most basic level:...Very admirable; patriotism at is most basic level: young people with homegrown values and a strong sense of love for their country.<br /><br />The WWII museum in New Orleans, LA exhibits planes and other vehicles form WWII in addition to great exhibits with wings dedicated to the European theater and the South Pacific.<br /><br />What makes it so unique are the WWII veterans who give their time Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341332354165108782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-62854420515747142372016-01-18T19:00:51.506-05:002016-01-18T19:00:51.506-05:00Thanks Joan. You are such an encouraging person!!Thanks Joan. You are such an encouraging person!!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-58138557446083089292016-01-18T18:23:38.771-05:002016-01-18T18:23:38.771-05:00Dear Carol,
Thank you for sharing about Sandra Wa...Dear Carol, <br />Thank you for sharing about Sandra Warren and her book, "We Bought a WWII Bomber!" My husband, Carl and I love her book and the heartwarming dedication and compassion the students had in striving to help the war effort. Don't add my name. Stories that tell the facts and include the strong emotions help us understand the people of certain periods of time. I believe Joan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-87117205172152444122016-01-18T12:33:59.219-05:002016-01-18T12:33:59.219-05:00Thanks, Sheri. You're in!Thanks, Sheri. You're in!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-69300748773066560932016-01-18T12:17:12.615-05:002016-01-18T12:17:12.615-05:00Wow! Great trailer. I must read this book and shar...Wow! Great trailer. I must read this book and share with my grand boys.<br />Thanks for sharing, Carol. And Sandra, thanks for writing such a fascinating story!<br />Sheri Levy<br />www.sherislevy.com<br />sheri levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044105588939751015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-71509268473165267222016-01-18T11:43:24.475-05:002016-01-18T11:43:24.475-05:00That's what we all need-- stories that won'...That's what we all need-- stories that won't let go of us, Sandra! Thanks for sharing this important piece of history with the world. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-34603162505655344352016-01-18T11:05:05.134-05:002016-01-18T11:05:05.134-05:00Thank you Carol for the wonderful blog about the b...Thank you Carol for the wonderful blog about the bomber story. I love that it inspired you to rethink how the characters in your WIP react or act as they live through WWII. That's one reaction to the book I could never have predicted. <br /><br />Thank you also to the two Linda's and Connie for your comments. I hope it opens unexpected avenues of discussion with elderly family members andSandra Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680755110645856989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-29833791462795768892016-01-18T10:15:14.281-05:002016-01-18T10:15:14.281-05:00Thanks for leaving comments Connie and LInda. You&...Thanks for leaving comments Connie and LInda. You're in Connie!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-8409839578294141432016-01-18T10:03:46.692-05:002016-01-18T10:03:46.692-05:00Thus history lover would love to read Sandra's...Thus history lover would love to read Sandra's story. Thanks Carol for spotlighting it and for giving away your copy.<br />Blessings!<br />Connie<br />cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-45270765379002643482016-01-18T09:57:52.036-05:002016-01-18T09:57:52.036-05:00I enjoyed this review in photos.
I purchased a co...<br />I enjoyed this review in photos.<br /><br />I purchased a copy of Sandra's book. I haven't managed to read it yet; however, my mom enjoyed it very much. I'm next. No need to be included in the drawing since I have a copy of my own.<br /><br />Carol, I love that you read this book to enrich the characters in your book in progress. Great idea!Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-68033560986938807022016-01-18T09:12:47.560-05:002016-01-18T09:12:47.560-05:00Thanks, Linda. Your name starts the list!!Thanks, Linda. Your name starts the list!!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-83948334759448998272016-01-18T09:12:06.091-05:002016-01-18T09:12:06.091-05:00This is such a great story and I'm so glad you...This is such a great story and I'm so glad you featured it, Carol. Sandra, you've done an outstanding job and I'm sure it is going to touch many hearts along the way.Linda Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838197966070322540noreply@blogger.com