Helen-Chantal Pike

Jun 13, 2012 7:55 AM EDT

Love this Helen. Your history is my history and you are doing a great job. As I told you, I think, my son is a poet and I would love to read great grandmothers poetry. Thank you for doing this research.

- Judy Coletta

Jun 13, 2012 3:44 PM EDT

As you know, we grew up next to Harley Pike and his wife and experience many aspects of his "uniqueness". One day, I did a favor for Harley and he paid me generously in maple syrup....however, as we went into the basement to get my reward, he poured it into a tumber of about 6 or 8 ounces and insisted I drink the entire glass. I love maple syrup but 6 or 8 ounces was a bit excessive. I was about 8 or 9 at the time and never understood that custom. We all have stories about him and great memories...perhaps I will share more of them with you Helen...

- kevin lemire

Jun 14, 2012 7:22 AM EDT

Aren't We All Unfinished?

Yes, we are ALL unfinished. But only those lucky ones with the desire, gusto and courage to dig deeper and uncover what lies beneath will reach some form of completion.

Your couragous journey to find the answers to your questions about your father and your family continues to inspire me. And I suspect that you inspire many.

I especially loved your reference to Asbury Park of yesteryear when you stated that people can’t go back because there is “no there, there” anymore. Unless we’re extremely lucky, the only real way back is through memory and what others left behind for us to find.

As you march on through Chapter III of your life, you will continue to leave behind - oh so much - for others to find.

Thank you dear Helen. You are my time traveling friend and mentor.

- Steve Albert

Feb 16, 2012 7:18 AM EST

You nailed it, Helen. Ice may be nice, but not on foot! You still get courage points for arriving in January, though.

- Beth Kanell

Feb 16, 2012 7:32 AM EST

Sounds like the Jersey girl will do just fine! All the best and know that spring will arrive before you know it.

- Ruth

Feb 16, 2012 10:41 AM EST

Shiver.

- Eugenia Harvey

Feb 26, 2012 10:31 AM EST

Gosh Helen since Nov I have been so busy and out of the loop that when I log on to FB I have no clue what anyone is talking about or where they are. Oh my! I did not realize you were GOING~ it took me five years to go 'over the river' lol. I am not a winter person and thankful this winter has been mild here. I have salt water running thru my veins. Ice up north yes...get used to it...snow is a blessing. Be Safe~EnJOY your new Pike Land~Enjoy reading your posts.
Hope our paths cross soon. If you are ever down this way PLEASE let me know. I will meet up with you. xo Cheers, Kathleen

- Kathleen Bumball

Jan 10, 2013 5:46 AM EST

So enjoyed reading this Helen!

- Pam Munson Steadman