I went into a home one day just to see some friends of mine
Of all their books and magazines, not a Bible could I find.
I asked them for the Bible. When they brought it, what a shame!
For the dust was covered o’er it, not a fingerprint was plain.
I hope they xerox the genealogical pages too. Then take the original Bible, put it in a plastic zip-lock bag and put it in a safe deposit box. I’m not kidding. Records like that should not get lost.
My parents once tried to track their genealogy. Mom’s family was easy, from Salt Lake; Dad’s disappeared into the haze of time when the cabin (in Virginia?) had burnt down, with the family Bible containing all such records.
Hillbillyman there is also song called Dust on the Bible my mind is blank now a country artist woman who sings gospel sings this. I can hear the words and singer but can’t think of the name.
Clovia you may want to record on computer but then computer’s can crash, Please record on new bible. Computer technology changes soon cd roms will be outdated and another type outside little junk drive will end up being outdated.
Do not put in a plastic bag, needs air to circulate around it
The genealogy should be copied and given to each member of the family and stored in several formats, the most durable will be the written words.
I once tried to turn away a Saturday morning porch-and-doorbell preacher, and as I was closing the door, he said, “Do you even have a bible in your house?”
I said, “Which one would you like? King James? New International? Swedish? Icelandic? Original New Testament Greek? Latin Vulgate? Dead Sea Scrolls?
Thanks, runar, for the reference. There are many many family members who haven’t been heard from for a while. Should make good material for future story arcs. It’s interesting that there are so many adopted children.
mrbribery over 13 years ago
What’s this? The Bible of Dorian Wallet?
Hillbillyman over 13 years ago
Reminds me of an old Hank Williams song.
I went into a home one day just to see some friends of mine Of all their books and magazines, not a Bible could I find. I asked them for the Bible. When they brought it, what a shame! For the dust was covered o’er it, not a fingerprint was plain.
Airboy20 over 13 years ago
Hey, maybe we’ll get some info on Walt’s ancestors now.
davidf42 over 13 years ago
I hope they xerox the genealogical pages too. Then take the original Bible, put it in a plastic zip-lock bag and put it in a safe deposit box. I’m not kidding. Records like that should not get lost.
pbarnrob over 13 years ago
My parents once tried to track their genealogy. Mom’s family was easy, from Salt Lake; Dad’s disappeared into the haze of time when the cabin (in Virginia?) had burnt down, with the family Bible containing all such records.
Nighthawks Premium Member over 13 years ago
yes, the insane, trance-like stare of the religious zealot is common in all religions
kab2rb over 13 years ago
Hillbillyman there is also song called Dust on the Bible my mind is blank now a country artist woman who sings gospel sings this. I can hear the words and singer but can’t think of the name. Clovia you may want to record on computer but then computer’s can crash, Please record on new bible. Computer technology changes soon cd roms will be outdated and another type outside little junk drive will end up being outdated.
roohey over 13 years ago
Do not put in a plastic bag, needs air to circulate around it The genealogy should be copied and given to each member of the family and stored in several formats, the most durable will be the written words.
ChuckTrent64 over 13 years ago
Slim has that right. Chikuku, you must be a seminary professor or in the clergy. .
GeneGene over 13 years ago
As an amature genealogists I would be interested in reading the genealogy of the Wallet family……….
PatPiano over 13 years ago
Amen, Clovia! (I don’t care what she looks like)
runar over 13 years ago
@Gene Strattmann, try this page.
I once tried to turn away a Saturday morning porch-and-doorbell preacher, and as I was closing the door, he said, “Do you even have a bible in your house?”
I said, “Which one would you like? King James? New International? Swedish? Icelandic? Original New Testament Greek? Latin Vulgate? Dead Sea Scrolls?
(For the record, I’m not a Christian.)
marvee over 13 years ago
Thanks, runar, for the reference. There are many many family members who haven’t been heard from for a while. Should make good material for future story arcs. It’s interesting that there are so many adopted children.
axe-grinder over 13 years ago
If I were a single cartoon guy– and I’m not saying I am– I would be calling on Clovia.