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”
Category Archives: Life Passions
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”
The Root of Community
Community grows from what we have in common! Devon and James have been in community since 1991. At quick glance you may spot that they are both bald. You might be deceived into thinking that they do not have similar BMI (body mass index). This picture was taken two years ago, and physical things doContinue reading “The Root of Community”
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #15: 1916 Barn Part 3 – “Play”
(This entry was originally posted on Facebook in 2017) Today’s families have: a playroom; a neighborhood play structure; school gymnasiums. We had a barn!! Having a barn was like having your own personal gymnasium! We jumped from 10-foot high platforms into the haystack. We climbed 20 feet up the slings and then through the openContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #15: 1916 Barn Part 3 – “Play””
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #14: The 1916 Barn Part 2, “Work”
(This entry was originally posted on Facebook in 2017) Life growing up on a farm was a mixture of work and play. Often the two would blur together. As we got older, my sister and I had to take turns helping Mom clean up in the kitchen or helping Dad work in the barn. WeContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #14: The 1916 Barn Part 2, “Work””
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #13 – The 1916 Barn: Part 1 – “History”
(This entry was originally posted on Facebook in 2017) For decades, this barn proudly proclaimed the year that it had been built. This would have been 11 years after Charles J. Boyle filed his homestead in 1905. It was four years after he married Mossie Kitson in 1912. Two years after Graham was born inContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #13 – The 1916 Barn: Part 1 – “History””
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #12 – “Which Mrs Boyle is Admitting Which Mrs Boyle?”
(This entry was originally posted on Facebook the week of February 25, 2017) (Back to Start of Grandpa’s Memory Journal) This picture below is the last, and perhaps only, picture that I took of Larry and Connie Boyle. It was taken at Larry’s Mom’s 90th Birthday in 2006. Larry’s memorial service was Saturday, February 25,Continue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #12 – “Which Mrs Boyle is Admitting Which Mrs Boyle?””
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #11 – Birthday Party in Newfoundland
(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) I truly have few regrets in life … but I do regret that we did not accept the invitation to stay for “The Birthday Party in Newfoundland”. During the summer of 1977 we did a 3-week camping trip to Newfoundland. Amongst many memorable experiences, the mostContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #11 – Birthday Party in Newfoundland”
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #10 – My First (Career) Job
(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) In September 1970 I began my career in computers and my career at SaskTel. I had graduated from the U of S, Regina Campus (now known as U of R) the previous May. In the absence of any job offers, I worked that summer as aContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #10 – My First (Career) Job”