We also brought this wagon from the Boyle homestead in Saskatchewan. This design was used very widely in the U.S. and Canada during the 1800’s and early 1900’s. I have no memory of seeing it in use. However, I like to think that it was part of my grandfather’s homesteader’s effects. My grandfather, C.J.(Charlie) Boyle,Continue reading “The Wooden Wagon”
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The Hay Rake
This hay rake came from the Boyle farm in Saskatchewan. At some point it was modified from the original in order to be pulled by a tractor. I remember my Dad using it in the 1950’s with a rope pull in order to trigger it to form the windrow. Originally it would have had aContinue reading “The Hay Rake”
The Klann Place
When we first moved here we began to meet people in the community: at the store; auction sales; community events … We discovered the easiest way to describe where we lived was “On The Klann Place”. We had purchased this farm from a Klann estate. That summer one of the members of the family cameContinue reading “The Klann Place”
Lakeshore
In Southern Manitoba lakeshore property is coveted. Here is ours! However, property values plummeted when the lake suddenly drained after a dam failed due to #GlobalWarming. I should note that this incident occurred about ten thousand years ago when an ice dam on Hudson Bay broke and Lake Agassiz emptied very quickly. At that timeContinue reading “Lakeshore”
Glacial Depression
We have several places that have sunk about 2 feet below the surface of the surrounding area. These were caused by chunks of ice that were trapped in the mud and sand as the glaciers receded. These chunks subsequently melted causing a sink hole. It is interesting to note that big, powerful glaciers also hadContinue reading “Glacial Depression”
Big Rock
This is a glacial erratic, moved perhaps 100’s of miles by the last glacier and then deposited when the glacier melted. There is another erratic south of Calgary, also called Big Rock, and it has a brewery named after it. Ours probably isn’t as large, but we can’t be sure since we “can only seeContinue reading “Big Rock”
The Birch Bench
Bev and I both grew up in Southern Saskatchewan, so we did not see a lot of trees. When travelling, we came to love the birch. We owned two houses in Regina, and, at each, we considered, but never got around to, purchasing a weeping birch. We bought our Manitoba property in the winter ofContinue reading “The Birch Bench”
May 6-12, 1944
(May 12) “Went down to the I.O.O.F to graduation. Had a grand time, banquet & then dance.” 6 Sat. Wilma & I did most of the work. I set my hair, bathed, etc. Isabelle ran the tractor for Dad, while harrowing. Mom started my graduation dress this morn, & just about finished it tonight. WentContinue reading “May 6-12, 1944”
Lorraine’s Movie Guide, January to April, 1944
Jan 1 Elton took all us kids to the show “Lets Face It”, Bob Hope. A scream. Jan 4 Doris & I went to show tonight. “Claudia”. Real good. A young married couple on a farm. She looked like sixteen. Jan 14 Dean took us back into the show. Fred Astaire & Joan Leslie inContinue reading “Lorraine’s Movie Guide, January to April, 1944”
1944-04-29 to 05-05
29 Sat. Gave Wilma & Shirley lessons. They took Leila home in the cart this afternoon. Dad and Isabelle went to town late. I really went through the homework. Also washed my head. Bed in reasonable time. Rained all day. 30 Sun. Dismal again today. Rained most of the time, but it is good toContinue reading “1944-04-29 to 05-05”