Comments on: http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/ Building Liberty Ships In Savannah - by Tony Cope Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Douglas Flanders http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-24 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:31:16 +0000 #comment-24 Tony,
My Father worked on many of the Liberty Ships at Southeastern. He was a carpenter and his work was on the Dry Dock after the ship was launches I attended several launches as in my teen years. Now that was really and experience for a country boy. I haven’t got your book yet, but I look forward to reading it.

Thanks again,

Doug

]]> By: Rose Adams http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-20 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:24 +0000 #comment-20 Hi Tony, I’m Sandi Rushing’s mother. You sent her a signed bookplate to put in “Swing Shift” which she gave me for my birthday. This was the most wonderful birthday present I ever received. My mother was the best mother anyone ever had to her children, Rose, Mary, Rebecca, Junior and Hugh. She passed away in 1995 but we still miss her so much.

In your book, on page 41 is a picture of the women welders. The woman on the far left wearing overalls and a welding mask flipped up looks for all the world like mama. Is there any earthly way to find out if in fact this is her. I wouldn’t know where to start the research. I wonder if you know who this picture belonged to that I might ask. It would mean the world and all to me and my family to actually KNOW that this is her. I’ve tried telling myself that, yes, it IS her, but knowing for sure would just make it all good.

I look forward to your reply and again, what a GREAT book this is. Kudos to you!

]]> By: S. Hopkins http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-17 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:07 +0000 #comment-17 Tony,

Whenever you get a chance would you drop a note to George Hodges below. He is our wonderful neighbor part time in Midway although he lives in Atlanta. He said that your book has had more impact on his mother who you interviewed than anything he has seen in a long time. He said you could have bought her a new car and she wouldn’t have been any happier than seeing her father’s pics and quotes in the book. Anyway, he has bought several copies and wants to buy more for gifts. I mentioned that you might be able to sign some of those little inserts as you did for us and mail them to him for inclusion in the books.

I think he would like to send you a list of names so drop him a note whenever you get the chance.

Thx,

Sandy

]]> By: Shannon Wagoner http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-16 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:58 +0000 #comment-16 Tony, I enjoyed the book. Easy to read and remember- the goal for any good history.
Shannon
Clermont, Fl.

]]> By: tonycope http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-15 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:13 +0000 #comment-15 Thanks Byron, I hope that others whose parents worked at Southeastern or the other defense plants during WWII will get in touch. Let me know what you think of the book.
Tony

]]> By: Byron http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-14 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:36:06 +0000 #comment-14 My grandmother was also a welder. She worked at Higgins Boat Yard in New Orleans, helping to build the famous Higgins boats so crucial to the amphibious landings of the war. She was always proud of being the first woman certified in 7018 in the entire Southeast.

I’ll be looking your book up, Tony, since I’m in that same business myself.

]]> By: tonycope http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-13 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:44:15 +0000 #comment-13 Hi Sandi,
Thanks for the interest in my book. Unfortunately, you would have to come to Ireland for the the next signing, but I can sign a book plate for you to stick in a book bought in Savannah ( E. Shaver or Ships of the Sea Museum) or whereever. Tell me how you want it signed nad give me a mailing address and I will get it off to you.Thanks again.

Tony

]]> By: Sandi Rushing http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-12 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:27 +0000 #comment-12 Tony,
I am so sorry to have missed your book signing in Savannah. I didn’t hear about it until the day after. My grandmother was a welder at the shipyard, and I wanted to surprise my mother with a signed copy of your book. Her birthday is next month, and she has not heard about your book yet. I wonder, are you doing any other signings in other cities? I would be willing to travel! It would mean SO much to her! I can’t wait to read the book, myself!
~Sandi

]]> By: Graham Dickinson http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-11 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:01:54 +0000 #comment-11 Tony,
Swing Shift is an excellent read. Your research & organization are right on point! It brought back many great memories of Savannah. It taught me many things that I did not know!!

Graham

]]> By: Rod Hunt http://ontheswingshift.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/hello-world/#comment-9 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:54:55 +0000 #comment-9 Tony,
Historical hunter, gatherer that you are, you have done a magnificent job of combing the research, historical significance with the drama from keel-laying to fated voyage. It is a great contribution to all who care and understand the importance of such writing. Fantastic.
Rod

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