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”
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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”
Welcome to BoyleParkMedia.ca!
We are delighted to announce our own personal website. This will be our venue to post original media works, including: Mom’s 1940’s Diaries; Travelogues; Family History; Legacy Editorial Comment for our Adult (& adult to be) Grandkids.
1944-04-22 to 04-28
22 Sat. Isabelle’s Birthday. She & Winnifred drove to the school with the pony. Were out most of the morning. Woodworks were here after dinner, also Mr Andries, & Doris came up for a few minutes. Did homework. Sang again tonight. 23 Sun. The girls were outside quite a bit. I wrote an essay thisContinue reading “1944-04-22 to 04-28”
1944-04-15 to 04-21
15 Sat. Got up real late. Didn’t accomplish much of anything. Celeste & Doreen came while we were still having breakfast. Leila & Myrtle came over. Leila had a lesson. We all went to town this afternoon. Mom & we girls, Doreen & Mrs. Stutt saw show. “The Gangs all here” Carmen Miranda, Alice Faye,Continue reading “1944-04-15 to 04-21”
1944-04-01 to 04-07
Apr 1 Sat. Dad & Mr. S. worked at Willis all day. We cleaned. I gave Leila a lesson, washed my head, bathed, did a little studying. Went to bed at a reasonable hour. Winnifred couldn’t come out today. 2 Sun. Up late. I studied. Girls skated on the pool west of the house. WeContinue reading “1944-04-01 to 04-07”