In 2018 Bev and I headed out on a “Bucket List” trip. We drove the Alaska Highway and then took the Dempster to the new road connection Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk on the Beaufort Sea. This is the only public road to the Beaufort Sea. When we returned we promised to do an in-person slide-show ofContinue reading “2018 Trip to the Beaufort Sea”
Tag Archives: Lorraine’s Diaries
Lorraine’s December 25, 1944-1948
“– at 2.30, we closed with a kiss (or two), one of the grandest days of our lives.” (1947) 1944 Monday. Received many lovely presents. We opened them this morning. Went to Stutts for dinner. We kids skated this afternoon. Sat around & stuff this evening. Folks played 500. We kids came home at 11.30Continue reading “Lorraine’s December 25, 1944-1948”
Lorraine’s FIVE Christmas Eve’s 1944-1948
“We had a lovely Christmas Eve. Something I have dreamed of for years. Keith at my side.” (1946) 1944 Sunday. Put in the day. More typing. Mom & Wilma went to church With Bowditches tonight in town. Jean & the girls were in here for a minute. 1945 Monday. Tried hard to get my workContinue reading “Lorraine’s FIVE Christmas Eve’s 1944-1948”
October 21-27, 1944
“went to Aunt Mena’s, took her a gift.” Tuesday, October 24, 1944 21 Sat. Gave Wilma & Shirley each lessons. Washed my hair & set it. Did a lot of little things. The girls couldn’t get a ride to town this aft. So sewed etc. I took a bath, then went to bed before ten.Continue reading “October 21-27, 1944”
October 14-20, 1944
“We three girls sang ♫Marching Through Berlin♫ & ♫This Time♫ then ♫Mr. Churchill♫ for an encore.” Wednesday, October 18, 1944 14 Sat. Usual work. Gave Shirley a lesson. The girls went to town with Bowditches after dinner. I had a snooze, then Edna came in to have me play some pieces over for her. GirlsContinue reading “October 14-20, 1944”
October 7-13, 1944
“Had a good system for taking potatoes down cellar.“ Monday, October 9, 1944 7 Sat. Did a little bit of cleaning etc. Gave Wilma a lesson. Shirley didn’t know hers. Mom & Isabelle went up & cleaned the church after dinner then went to see Mrs. Carpenter. I picked up potatoes til they came back,Continue reading “October 7-13, 1944”
September 30-October 6, 1944
“I fired my first shot from a gun today.“ Sunday, October 1, 1944 30 Sat. Had threshers here today. I gave Shirley a lesson. Had two hours sleep this afternoon. Washed my hair. The men left before eight. I did homework. Isabelle did the chores early then went to town with Jean & saw theContinue reading “September 30-October 6, 1944”
September 23-29, 1944
“Had a terrible afternoon. Nothing balanced!“ Tuesday, September 26, 1944 23 Sat. Up at 8.15. Gave Shirley a lesson. Had a busy day. Isabelle & Roy went to town with Myrna after dinner. Sheila was here for supper. The rest of us all went to town with Stutts this evening. Isabelle & I went toContinue reading “September 23-29, 1944”
September 16-22, 1944
“Received a broach & three handkerchiefs in the mail from Ken Johnston today.“ Thursday, September 21, 1944 16 Sat. Up before 8. Had 101 things to do, clothes to try on etc. Mom & Shirley took dinner to combiners at the other place. Isabelle shovelled grain down there this afternoon. I bathed & rode theContinue reading “September 16-22, 1944”
September 9-15, 1944
“Mom, Isabelle & I sang “It is Well With My Soul.”“ Sunday, September 10, 1944 9 Saturday. Usual morning work. I pressed some clothes, cleaned shoes, etc. It rained last night. The men tried to combine late this afternoon, but had to quit. Mom, Dad, Isabelle & I went to Freeman’s tonight. They are allContinue reading “September 9-15, 1944”