Wed 9/16/2020 4:18 AM
Beth,
Yes, I knew Andrew Elcik is my grandfather’s brother.
But I didn’t know that his son was Eugene Elcik. Kudos for you! Thanks for solving another mystery.
Now I really must read some of Eugene’s work. This second book on Shilo will be his seventh book overall, which reminds me of the distinction I should have made between author and writer. The author gets paid for writing, so Eugene is a real author. I like to write.
Thank you also for sharing the Karkos photo with Pam Karkos Lizotte. I think her father, George Karkos, is the key to us learning a great deal more. I’m also encouraged that you are sharing the photo with others. I’m reminded of the old saying, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” As a frequent tilter at windmills, I like that this saying appears in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (1615). Could we be related? Unlikely.
I’m curious about to which John P. Elcik Bill Cizmar reached out. If it was me, I missed it. Should I try to contact him? As an introvert, that isn’t easy for me, but It does appear we have lots in common. Do you know the difference between an introvert and an extrovert? It has nothing to do with outward behavior. I, as an introvert, and my wife, as an extrovert, can attend the same party and both be outgoing and have a great time. When we get home, I will be tired and need rest, while Pam is energized and ready to do it again. Pam is an extrovert. I’m a wannabe.
Please do keep working on the identity of the people in the Karkos picture. Also, I think you should share with Nancy what you are doing for us with your many contacts. I think she is very interested. One can learn a lot more by talking directly with them. I see another phone call in my future, just to put you on notice that I will surprise you and Jack someday.
How are you doing with the other mystery I suggested to you? Is there a second Purinton contact within our families? “Curiosity killed the cat; satisfaction brought it back.” Did you know that Stephen King used the cat saying in one of his books? Do you know which one? Being a friend of his, I expect you to know this without using Google. ?
John, IV