Archive for May 7th, 2008

Grandma and Grandpa Green (and Chubby) February 1972

On Christmas 1971 my grandparents were given a tape recorder. They lived about 7 hours away from the rest of their family and used the tape recorder to send greetings to their children and their families. Here is one we received February 1972.

Grandpa’s introduction:

Me and my Shadow
Grandma and Chubby (their beagle)

Grandpa thanking us for his birthday gifts

Grandma’s turn to talk

Skip to My Lou
Grandma and Chubby

Are You Taping this? Stop!
Grandma

Hee Haw
Grandpa

Grandma again

Millie and the poker game
Grandpa

When we’re coming to town and other topics
Grandma

There’s a Rainbow on my Shoulder (?)
Grandma and Chubby

On Top of Old Smokey
Grandma and Chubby

Goodbye
Grandma and Grandpa