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 28, 2012 10:19 AM EST

Love this story. Thanks for sharing Helen!

- Richard V.

Feb 28, 2012 10:27 AM EST

As you can imagine, I am the most interested of all your readers as your family history is my family history. I can't wait to see what is unfolding in all your research. I love the picture of grandma, enjoying rememberance of her today.

- Judy Coletta

Feb 28, 2012 10:48 AM EST

Aunt Bet would be pleased. Although she might not admit it.

- B tomlinson

Feb 28, 2012 12:26 PM EST

Thanks so much for writing our cover story. I am glad you have come "home". It makes being an older sister much easier!!

- Sharon

Feb 29, 2012 12:20 PM EST

wow
so cool

- M.S

Feb 29, 2012 2:48 PM EST

For some reason, R.T. Pike bears a resemblance to a Tibetan monk. I wonder if there is anything to that?
(So glad you are here!)

- Edie

Mar 01, 2012 11:56 AM EST

well, you're really there!knee-deep in the history already. i am thrilled for and inspired by you. next step- a real job. i know it's comin--probably with the spring thaw!!

- lorraine

Mar 08, 2012 6:21 AM EST

Hi, Helen: Glad to see you made the transition back to the North Woods so easily! What made you decide to do it at this stage of life's journey? Asbury Park will never be the same though, LOL! I wish you all the best. I keep meaning to make a soujurn to Vermont to sightsee, putter around at antique stores etc.

- Laura