Merry Christmas to All

Den034071 · Post by **Den034071** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 10:29 am

I was born in Coaldale, Pa. home of the original LC&N Coal Company. The Company had 8 mines and at least 4 breakers. My dad worked there as a miner for 33 years. As we kids walked to school you could hear the grinding wheels of the coal breakers. Also, the "toot toot" of the lokies pulling a trip of cars to the breakers. Near our company house the large Steam engines made ready 100 gondolas to take their coal to the "City". To all especially Richard S, F. Fred, Fastcat, Grizzly, Oliver & JC Have a Very Merry Warm Christmas & a Happy Healthy New Year.

Following is a song we sang during the Holidays penned by our school band leader, Mr. Matrician, "Black Christmas"

I'm dreaming of a black Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the coal cars glisten
and children listen
To hear Colliery whistles blow
I'm dreaming of a black Christmas
With every coal car that I fill
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your coal be Anthracite.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 12:30 pm

Den, right back at ya my friend. Ain't them memories grande.

SteveZee · Post by **SteveZee** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 5:32 pm

Ha,ha,ha, Great tune Den! Happy Holidays to you and your too my friend. Hope it's a great one for all.

grizzly2 · Post by **grizzly2** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 6:56 pm

Thank you Den, I love the song. May you have a very merry Christmas.
Griz

Vinmaker · Post by **Vinmaker** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 9:44 pm

That was nice. Thanks and a Merry Christmas to all of you also.

Vin.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 9:52 pm

MEEEEEEERY CHRISTMAAAAAS!!

2001Sierra · Post by **2001Sierra** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 11:13 pm

Just put up 5000lbs of joy in the "Coal Barn" I think after all these years I am finally learning how to stack coal bags now that I have the money to buy extra

Merry Christmas to all, and may we all keep warm.

michaelanthony · Post by **michaelanthony** » Thu. Dec. 22, 2011 11:39 pm

merry christmas all, thank you for all the help saving me money and keeping my family warm

JohnnyV · Post by **JohnnyV** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 8:16 am

Merry Christmas to you also.

Merry Christmas everyone!

baddawg · Post by **baddawg** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 8:26 am

Yes! Merry Christmas to all.
My first Christmas that I wouldn't mind getting coal for a present. oh yeah.

samhill · Post by **samhill** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 8:54 am

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all as well. Thanks for that bit of early coal history Den, I've been reading a little book my wife's aunt sent us that her husband wrote before he died & it has a lot of early coal mine history as well. & people think we have it rough now.

buck24 · Post by **buck24** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 9:22 am

May Santa load up those coal bins and bring you whatever else you need

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year.

theo · Post by **theo** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 9:24 am

Wishing You All a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!! Enjoy the Season ,,,,,,

nortcan · Post by **nortcan** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 9:47 am

Merry Chrismas to all the friends here, I mean all around the World!

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Fri. Dec. 23, 2011 10:14 am

Same to you guys...Merry Christmas to all.