Re: [Cz-L] memories

Dear Joanna,
I believe that I carved my name on the wooden column in cellar when I was send down to fetch firewood. Or when I would sneak down to take one of those juicy apples which my grandmother kept in straw for the winter months. I do not remember what knife I used as I did not have (ein Taschenmesser) a pocket knife. I was too young.
When I showed the lady my name carved in that wooden column the lady opened her mouth, but no sound came out. I believe that she stopped breathing and no sound came out. She stood there with her mouth open for a long time and as we walked up the stairs she kept on whispering, “eto nevozmoshno, eto nevozmoshno, staraye babushka” this is impossible, this is impossible, old grandmother. I kept on telling her, not to worry, I have no desire to take away your house. The only person who really enjoyed this was my taxi driver, he just could not stop laughing and when he took me back to the hotel he would not take any money from me. He kept on saying "molodets, molodets" you are great, you are great, and shaking his head and laughing.

Arthur

--- On Fri, 1/7/11, Joanna Liss <joliss_at_comcast.net> wrote:

From: Joanna Liss <joliss_at_comcast.net>
Subject: [Cz-L] memories
To: czernowitz-L_at_list.cornell.edu
Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 1:54 PM

Arthur, I am so glad I and others have encouraged you to keep writing. It is
wonderful to read about your memories and experiences, and those of others
who have also begun to share their stories with us.

I want to know more! What was the woman's reaction when you pointed out your
name? Was she defensive, puzzled, what? Is it possible that her grandmother
did live there after your family left?

And do you remember what motivated you to etch your name? Just a schoolboy's
whim? Did you do it right before you left, understanding the circumstances?

Joanna Liss

      
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
This moderated discussion group is for information exchange on the subject of
 Czernowitz and Sadagora Jewish History and Genealogy. The opinions expressed
 in these posts are the opinions of the original poster only and not necessarily
 the opinions of the List Owner, the Webmaster or any other members
 or entities connected with this mailing list. The Czernowitz-L list has
 an associated web site at http://czernowitz.ehpes.com that includes a
 searchable archive of all messages posted to this list. Please post in "Plain
 Text" if possible (help available at:
<http://www.jewishgen.org/InfoFiles/PlainText.html>).

To remove your address from this e-list follow the directions at
http://www.cit.cornell.edu/computer/elist/lyris/leave.html

To receive assistance for this e-list send an e-mail message to:
owner-Czernowitz-L_at_list.cornell.edu
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Received on 2011-01-07 15:30:29