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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1920-1921
Theobald Toby Barrett Jan-Apr 1921 Diary 32.pdf
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| − | stuff. The roads up near the corner are very bad and poor little Joe & Harry had all they could draw They got there though and got back after the rest of the things so we did our stunt and got all clkeared up & Marj. cleaned the house so that it looked a lot better than when we went into it. Our clock and some fine china that I didn't like to trust on the waggon I took over to Sid. Goodwin's to leave for a day or two. Mr. Zealand seemed a little short when I sdaid good bye to him but I am glad we are out of his way and every one else seems to think it was the only thing to do. Joe & Harry culdn't quite make the grade in thelane with the last load so we left it right tjere in front of the hall door and Rank and I unloaded it after tea. This plavce now ha da very cluttered up look with boxes barrels, trunks & pacels all over the place. It | + | stuff. The roads up near the corner are very bad and poor little Joe & Harry had all they could draw They got there though and got back after the rest of the things so we did our stunt and got all clkeared up & Marj. cleaned the house so that it looked a lot better than when we went into it. Our clock and some fine china that I didn't like to trust on the waggon I took over to Sid. Goodwin's to leave for a day or two. Mr. Zealand seemed a little short when I sdaid good bye to him but I am glad we are out of his way and every one else seems to think it was the only thing to do. Joe & Harry culdn't quite make the grade in thelane with the last load so we left it right tjere in front of the hall door and Rank and I unloaded it after tea. This plavce now ha da very cluttered up look with boxes barrels, trunks & pacels all over the place. It was about ine o'clock when we got through milking and unloading and then I went down to band practice. It was pretty late to go but Mid. had called up and I said I would. He is leader now and Harry Moon secretary. Bill resigned and has gone backin to the ranks. We had quite a time getting any practising donw as trhere was a nmedicine show in the hall and thren. boys were all out seeing it every time we would stop to get our wind. Aunty Maude rallied a little last night and has seemed a little stronger to-day but not really better. Very mild all day but showery. |
Revision as of Jun 5, 2026, 6:34:16 PM
stuff. The roads up near the corner are very bad and poor little Joe & Harry had all they could draw They got there though and got back after the rest of the things so we did our stunt and got all clkeared up & Marj. cleaned the house so that it looked a lot better than when we went into it. Our clock and some fine china that I didn't like to trust on the waggon I took over to Sid. Goodwin's to leave for a day or two. Mr. Zealand seemed a little short when I sdaid good bye to him but I am glad we are out of his way and every one else seems to think it was the only thing to do. Joe & Harry culdn't quite make the grade in thelane with the last load so we left it right tjere in front of the hall door and Rank and I unloaded it after tea. This plavce now ha da very cluttered up look with boxes barrels, trunks & pacels all over the place. It was about ine o'clock when we got through milking and unloading and then I went down to band practice. It was pretty late to go but Mid. had called up and I said I would. He is leader now and Harry Moon secretary. Bill resigned and has gone backin to the ranks. We had quite a time getting any practising donw as trhere was a nmedicine show in the hall and thren. boys were all out seeing it every time we would stop to get our wind. Aunty Maude rallied a little last night and has seemed a little stronger to-day but not really better. Very mild all day but showery.
