Bernard Ryan, Jr.

Comments

1. August 28, 2009 3:10 PM EDT
   I just finished your book, on Albion. It describes the Albion that I still call home. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your memories of Albion. My Dad was also a charter member of Legion Post 35. Leonard attended first grade with us. I pass your old home as I drive from Gaines into Albion.
   - David C. Sanford Sr.
2. August 28, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
   Many thanks, David. Great to hear from you, and delighted you enjoyed the book. How did you know about it? Do you know Amy and David S. who now live in the house? Best to you . . . B.R.
   - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
3. August 30, 2009 11:37 AM EDT
   There was an article in the Batavia Daily News regarding your book. I know Amy and David as I taught in Albion for 28 years and I had them both in class. I see them often around town.
   - David C. Sanford Sr.
4. August 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT
   Thanks, David -- do you know teachers/dept. heads you might recommend the book to, for history, politics, N.Y. state, the Roosevelts, small-town culture, class or study projects etc.? Your thoughts/help much appreciated. You can e-mail me off-blog at bernryan@snet.net or bernie@bernardryanjr.com. Best.
   - Bernie
5. September 14, 2009 4:39 PM EDT
   I love your book about Albion! I am a granddaughter of Francis and Lucy Sturges; Lorraine Sprague was my mother, Nancy's, aunt. I spent many summers at the cottage next to yours at Rockledge. In fact, your mother invited me and my sister to "tea" once when we were young girls. I did not like the marmalade and that's about all I remember! How I envy your keen memory!
   - Carol W. Petronio
6. September 14, 2009 9:49 PM EDT
   Thanks, Carol -- great to hear from you! Now you've stirred more memories. So glad you like the book. Please let me know how you knew about it, and please spread the word about it.
   
   The elders in your family -- Sturgeses, Macks, and Spragues -- were very special friends of my folks.
   
   All the best to you . . . Bernie
   
   - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
7. September 14, 2009 11:21 PM EDT
   Carol, did you just send me a reply? I have a notice from Apache that a comment has been posted,but I cannot get the darn thing to open. Please e-mail me at bernryan@snet.net instead. Or if you the sender are not Carol, please e-mail me there. Many thanks . . . Bernie
   - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
8. October 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT
   Hi, I'm Bob Moore, son of Bob Moore (the pilot, died 1966) mentioned in your book. I have a couple photos I would like to send you. One shows my father with an ice sled similar to the story you related. Another shows my dad with Charlie Howard (I think; not sure). Could I email them or send them another way? Very nostalgic to read about some of the places and events that you recall. Thank you.
   - Robert H. Moore
9. October 1, 2009 4:28 PM EDT
   Hello and many thanks. Wonderful! Please do send the photos. You can e-mail them to me at bernryan@snet.net. And please let me know how you found out about the book. It's great to hear from you. . . Bernie
   - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
10. November 22, 2009 11:58 AM EST
    Thanks for your Email. This might be a good place to let all upstate reminiscers? know they can search all the old
    upstate newspapers at:
    http://www.fultonhistory.com
    like whatever happened to that girl in my Latin class, etc.
    - Al Wood
11. December 9, 2009 5:41 PM EST
    Hello: I practice law here in Albion NY - right near the Four Corners. I'm second generation and met you along with my father as a very young lawyer. I own and treasure some of your dad's old book cases. Your book "A Boy at The Four Corners" just came to my attention. It is lovely. If you are ever back please be sure to say hello.
    - Conrad F. Cropsey
12. December 9, 2009 8:10 PM EST
    Thanks, Conrad Cropsey -- I'm glad you enjoyed the book, that's great! Don't know when I'll be in Albion again, but I'll hope to see you if and when. I remember your Dad -- wasn't his first name Franklin? How did you find out about the book? Best to you . . . B.R.
    - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
13. December 15, 2009 11:37 PM EST
    Mr. Ryan,
    I am Tom McNall's oldest daughter. I just finished reading part of your book about our furniture store, my Uncle Burt, Grandma and Grandpa, none of whom I ever met. Thank you so much for sharing part of their lives I never knew. I have questions; maybe you could contact me?
    - Marcia McNall-Murphy
14. December 16, 2009 10:32 AM EST
    Great to hear from you, Marcia -- I'll try to answer any questions. Please e-mail them to me at bernryan@snet.net or you could call me at (203) 264-6166. All good wishes.
    - Bernard Ryan, Jr.
15. February 4, 2010 2:12 PM EST
    Mr Ryan, I just finished your book about Albion. I really enjoyed it. I am the great grandson of Wally Dale and operated Dale's Supermarket until its closing in 2007. I remember many of the names you wrote about. Thanks again.
    - Michael Pilon
16. February 4, 2010 9:21 PM EST
    Thanks very, very much, Michael -- great to hear from you. Great grandson! Wow -- that's a long reach. I've had wonderful comments from quite a few Albionites, many in Albion, some in faroff places. So glad you let me know.
    - Bernard Ryan, Jr.