Story Discussion: April 10, 2007 "Cheechako" by drksideofthemoon

[drksideofthemoon]

Thank you!

Aren't the best stories are the ones that stay with us for a while?

I just watched a show about the gold rush. It was mostly about the train that follows the other trail, but it started in Skagway and had some video of Dyea and more at Bennett. I don't know how many times I thought, "Hey, that's in the story too!"

The tourist train goes to Bennett and picks up those who have made the trek up the trail in the story and there's a separate car for the hikers who've been only a few days without a bath. That's all I need to know to decide if we ever visit, we'll be taking the train all the way! I don't want to even imagine what Swede and the narrator smelled like before those precious baths! Is there an emoticon for "Ewwwww"?

It was a fun little show and I'd probably have skipped it if not for the story. Thanks bunches for sparking my interest in a little piece of history I'd probably not have known much about otherwise.

Take Care,
Penny

Well, you just made my day! I'm happy that my little story has stuck with you, and encouraged you to watch that program. This comment alone has made writing that story worthwhile. Thanks...

 

[Penelope Street]

I'm happy that my little story has stuck with you...

Me too!