Phil Lesh on Big Brown

[Niagara]

7. Someone had to make the tans

that they needed for leather products.


I'm so sorry that you never met your grandfather. Many people died prematurely from diabetes back when. I recently discovered that a now famous 1800's family had complications with diabetes and that's how they died (this family wasn't famous back in the 1800's).


Those tanning jobs were an honest, respectful and imperative! I'm glad that you know your family history. I think it's fantastic that you shared it, Lucky!