tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post113462231988609575..comments2024-03-27T03:25:08.267-07:00Comments on Life in the Shoe: Pa. DutchDorcashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07050605764466835485noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-73405108288231364402007-07-19T06:10:00.000-07:002007-07-19T06:10:00.000-07:00I've enjoyed reading the comments on the PA Dutch ...I've enjoyed reading the comments on the PA Dutch language, or dialect. A number of years ago when I was in Germany, an "I've come home" feeling washed over me as I sat in a train terminal and overheard a man saying, "Ich voaht, flacht iss die nekscht nat so foll." It wasn't that easy to understand everywhere but I hadn't been prepared to hear a complete sentence that I could understand! My children, sadly, are losing the language and even though we'll speak to them in German, sometimes at their insistence, most times they will answer in English. They are making an effort, though, and maybe at least one of them will be able to pass it on to their children. It's sad to think a language can be lost in one generation. I tell them until they can properly say "psuch" (guests) and "yacht" (a lot of noise, not a large boat)they haven't got it. <BR/>Oh, and I'm from the same sleepy little town in Ohio that John Schmid (or is that Schmic?) is from, so I use one of those kerosene powered computers, too. Only now we use a premium fuel and it runs a lot faster than it used to.Frieda Masthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004289185871870541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-36905069077703311212007-07-19T04:59:00.000-07:002007-07-19T04:59:00.000-07:00We like to hearJohn Schmid too he has been our wor...We like to hearJohn Schmid too he has been our worship leader at Little Eden Mennonite camp a couple times. Also he had the sermon one morning at Bahia Vista Mennonite in FL this past winter! Awesome Luella EigstiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-59142255854288048532007-07-18T10:27:00.000-07:002007-07-18T10:27:00.000-07:00Let's see if I corrected my spelling.Let's see if I corrected my spelling.John Schmidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284862998559633554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-22979534167946150582007-07-18T10:15:00.000-07:002007-07-18T10:15:00.000-07:00Hey! I figured it out. This is the first time I h...Hey! I figured it out. This is the first time I have ever seen or commented on a blog. I have heard of them of course, but since most computers in Holmes Co. are powered by kerosene, I thought blogs were for city folks. Anyway, your words about my Dutch CD were encouraging. I have had a lot of fun with that project and it has got me invited to some new (and unusual) places. I have even been asked to lead the Lob Lied in several Amish churches! Thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>John Schmid (I think I misspelled my name signing up for this new fangled operation)John Schmidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284862998559633554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-77548483932188998822007-07-18T10:09:00.000-07:002007-07-18T10:09:00.000-07:00Hello Dorcas,I am trying to figure how to comment ...Hello Dorcas,<BR/><BR/>I am trying to figure how to comment on a blog to thank you for your comments on my Dutch CD. In our area a blog is what you have after you cut down a tree. If I figure out how to get this on your blog, I will write more.<BR/><BR/>John SchmidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1136061265428336702005-12-31T12:34:00.000-08:002005-12-31T12:34:00.000-08:00Es wunnert mich eb ennich ebber wees wu mer em Eno...Es wunnert mich eb ennich ebber wees wu mer em Enos Stutzman sei Recording kaafe kann? <BR/><BR/>Does anyone know where it is possible to buy Enos Stutzman's recording ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135974284135588322005-12-30T12:24:00.000-08:002005-12-30T12:24:00.000-08:00Excuse me, that was supposed to be DUTCH-speaking ...Excuse me, that was supposed to be DUTCH-speaking relatives... (Amish-speaking indeed!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135973915678378082005-12-30T12:18:00.000-08:002005-12-30T12:18:00.000-08:00John provided the entertainment at our church Chri...John provided the entertainment at our church Christmas banquet this year, and a lot of it was Dutch songs. When he found out that a decent number of us don't know Dutch though, he translated some of it for us. I thought it was interesting that he needed a little help from the audience to translate, but not surprising - since he said that he is not from Amish or Menn. background but his wife is. I would guess that she probably helps him with his pronunciation if needed.<BR/><BR/>Dorcas, I actually had a passing thought of sending you Enos Stutzman's tape as a Christmas present, just because it sounded like you would like it. My Amish-speaking relatives certainly get a kick out of it! (Notice I said it was a passing thought! : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135877683482558582005-12-29T09:34:00.000-08:002005-12-29T09:34:00.000-08:00Dorcas, You mentioned reading the NT in PaDutch. ...Dorcas, You mentioned reading the NT in PaDutch. I'm curious as to where you find a NT in Dutch. Could you email me? <BR/><BR/>junowhat4@juno.com<BR/><BR/>I would appreciate it. BTW, I'm a big fan of John's. My dad actually hired him for our company Christmas dinner entertainment but then we got a snow storm and he couldn't make it. (maybe next time) I heard that Dutch wasn't even his first language...he had to learn it. I think he does really well, considering that he didn't grow up speaking it.<BR/><BR/>~MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135186657789093172005-12-21T09:37:00.000-08:002005-12-21T09:37:00.000-08:00Dorcas, I enjoyed reading this!Have you thought of...Dorcas, I enjoyed reading this!<BR/><BR/>Have you thought of calling John and letting him know? After I bought the first CD, I called to ask when the next one was coming out. We had a wonderful chat - he is very interested in who is listening to his music and what their Deitsch roots are. I found the phone # in the book that comes with the CD, I think - he and his wife run a ministry called Common Ground.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you know that Enos Stutzman, from Plainview School in London, OH (I think he is a Budget scribe)also has an a capella Deitsch recording - with original poems in Deitsch. I'm guessing you would love that too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing!<BR/>Rhonda BeachyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135185659293941852005-12-21T09:20:00.000-08:002005-12-21T09:20:00.000-08:00Interesting, Jeannine. I had wondered before how ...Interesting, Jeannine. I had wondered before how much Pa. Dutch a 'real' German could understand, and how much the 'worship' high German had been mangled over the years. Apparently not too much, if you could understand it.Dorcashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050605764466835485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135154821478302382005-12-21T00:47:00.000-08:002005-12-21T00:47:00.000-08:00I am German, so when I concentrate VERY hard, I so...I am German, so when I concentrate VERY hard, I sometimes can at least read Pa Dutch. But lately I've watched two documentaries on TV, one about the Amish - and I could actually understand a lot of what they said - and one about Mennonites. I loved their service in German, I could understand every single word. <BR/>Isn't it wonderful to understand each other even if you live so far apart?Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05509693597213094935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135046244177901742005-12-19T18:37:00.000-08:002005-12-19T18:37:00.000-08:00Dorcas, I was hoping that's what it meant because ...Dorcas, I was hoping that's what it meant because that is what I hoped to communicate. Now if only I knew how to say that in PaDutch!<BR/><BR/>Reminder: "Now, now, children...."<BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135031659722545312005-12-19T14:34:00.000-08:002005-12-19T14:34:00.000-08:00Julana--I'd be delighted to be quoted on your blog...Julana--I'd be delighted to be quoted on your blog.<BR/><BR/>Mark--Just so you know, "Ich bin kinder" means "I am children."Dorcashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07050605764466835485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135030895637681962005-12-19T14:21:00.000-08:002005-12-19T14:21:00.000-08:00Dorcas,I hope you don't mind my quoting you on my ...Dorcas,<BR/>I hope you don't mind my quoting you on my blog.Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263860830512792429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1135027254318051762005-12-19T13:20:00.000-08:002005-12-19T13:20:00.000-08:00Wish I'd read this sooner. Bet my Dad would have l...Wish I'd read this sooner. Bet my Dad would have loved this for Christmas.Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263860830512792429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134876965752060942005-12-17T19:36:00.000-08:002005-12-17T19:36:00.000-08:00Dorcas,This is priceless. I'd like your permissio...Dorcas,<BR/>This is priceless. I'd like your permission to use it in some of the English as a Second Language classes I teach. I'd e-mail you directly if I could find your address. Mine is jmrsy@yahoo.com. <BR/>The other Sharon (from Grantsville, MD and Allegany College of Maryland)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134752883088180012005-12-16T09:08:00.000-08:002005-12-16T09:08:00.000-08:00Speaking of languages, can anyone recommend a good...Speaking of languages, can anyone recommend a good course for learning to speak Romanian? I learned a little bit when I was there for a short 10 days, but I'd like to increase my vocabulary to more than "Slava Domn Lui" (praise the Lord)and "Nuapte Buna" (good night)!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134706590437494132005-12-15T20:16:00.000-08:002005-12-15T20:16:00.000-08:00For years I too thought German was a harsh languag...For years I too thought German was a harsh language inspite of the fact that PA Dutch was my first language, with High German/PA Dutch being used in Church services. But In defense of the German language, while visiting Germany I discovered that German is actually a soft, musical language. I think just as romantic a language as Spanish. The key is speaking "proper German". Lovely!! :)<BR/><BR/>I've enjoyed the Chohn Scmhid tape too, with a lot of LOL!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134688667905726302005-12-15T15:17:00.000-08:002005-12-15T15:17:00.000-08:00Oh Tom...Hush!!! I can about imagine since you liv...Oh Tom...Hush!!! I can about imagine since you live back there in Hoosier-ville. LOL!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134681559191902562005-12-15T13:19:00.000-08:002005-12-15T13:19:00.000-08:00You cant catch me. I can run faster than you!You cant catch me. I can run faster than you!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911621891840832728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134681013091687662005-12-15T13:10:00.000-08:002005-12-15T13:10:00.000-08:00MRS.DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!! Our Dutch does NOT sound l...MRS.DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!! Our Dutch does NOT sound like someone that has too much phlegm. The very idea!! Just for that I am coming over to your blog to harrass you!!!LOL!!! See-ya in a few!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134680240634790872005-12-15T12:57:00.000-08:002005-12-15T12:57:00.000-08:00Well Mark I will be very honest!! I was just feeli...Well Mark I will be very honest!! I was just feeling very smart that I understood your post written in Spanish!!! *smug* LOL!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134675649344626802005-12-15T11:40:00.000-08:002005-12-15T11:40:00.000-08:00Tut tut. I know very little Dutch although that's ...Tut tut. I know very little Dutch although that's all my father spoke until first grade. He never taught it to us. My MIL speaks Polish but I know about as much Polish as I do Dutch. Spanish however sounds comfortable to my ear. It's not so ich'ish and gutteral as Dutch and German. Half the time it sounds like the Dutch are trying to clear their throats of some major phlegm!<BR/><BR/>But Spanish, wow, that language sings. It's beautiful and believe it or not I can actually understand it if it's not spoken too fast. Being raised around the Headings familiarized my ear to the Spanish language as a young child. Later I took Spanish in school.I would like to learn to speak Spanish. <BR/><BR/>I've always wondered what English sounds like to the inexperienced ear. I can only hope it's prettier than German!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911621891840832728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11022879.post-1134675548829839812005-12-15T11:39:00.000-08:002005-12-15T11:39:00.000-08:00Why, thank you, Dorcas!("But I wasn't fighting, Mo...Why, thank you, Dorcas!<BR/><BR/>("But I wasn't fighting, Mommy! I was just having fun!") :-)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, what I wrote (with a smiley disclaimer after it, I append) is: "It is not proper to gossip (I mean, tell secrets) in public."<BR/><BR/>And I wrote in Spanish to show I'm being a black kettle.<BR/><BR/>Ich bin kinder?<BR/>MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com