Eleanor Martin
Mom told me when I was very young, that I had the Flu Bug and would not eat anything. I kept saying I wanted an Orange. Back then, Oranges were not available year around but this was in the winter time and they were available at some groceries. My brother walked miles to the little Country Store to buy me an orange. When he got back with my orange, Mom peeled it for me and tried to get me to eat it. I threw a fit and said " I don't want old orangie, I want a peanut butter sandwich." Mind you, I don't remember this as I was very young but Mom told me this story several times over the years. And of course, you kids all know where I got the Nickname "Poochie". Yep - My birthday is in December, right before Christmas. Monty already had 2 brothers and 2 sisters - he wanted a puppy for Christmas. Instead, he got me - You know... the nickname for a dog is "Pooch". And there you have it. I doubt if some of the kinfolks even know my rightful name.
