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And then? Did you climb through and see the house?

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You have to wait for the next installment!

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I want to know too! Can't wait for the next installment. Hi Monica! We officially met yesterday at the orchard. such a beautiful day, filled with music and friends.

Tricia Stiles

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On the edge of my seat as usual. I hope this is a first installment with more, more, more to come. Did you climb through the gate? Did you win again at bingo? And what about the daily lives of the Lynches? More, more, more!

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Coming soon! Installments filled with political conflict and intrigue.

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I read this, sigh and smile that there are still such places on this busy, dizzy planet.

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Yes, indeed, pretty amazing that these places still exist. Thanks for reading this column, Chuck. Big compliment to have you as a reader.

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Thanks for taking all of us along with you, Mary. I love these stories!

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So glad you like these stories, Kathi. Thanks for your support.

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I love the stories by Mary! Wish I could visit places she talks about!

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I'm happy I can make these places come alive for you.

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Thank you so much for this!

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You're welcome, Mike. It's wonderful to know another Claddaghduff descendant right here in Iowa!

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I certainly want to know more about the house in hiding! Enjoyable read too! thank you, Mary.

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Thanks, Francoise!

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Wonderful!!! Thank you!

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Glad you enjoyed this piece.

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Calling all my Substack readers: I've learned that my columns can get a wider reach if they are "restacked." Click the restack symbol (little circle going round and round) at the top of this page, and we can extend the audience for "O Ye Gates." Thank you, thank you, from the Bingo Ladies, Bernadette, and me.

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Finally catching up on my reading! Now I need more, please.

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