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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1920-1921
Theobald Toby Barrett Jan-Apr 1921 Diary 38.pdf
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Frank went down this morning to help Mr. Johnson load his stuff. He had several members of the congregation there to help him get moved out. He & Mrs. Johnson are going to stay at the Hardings till after Sunday. I went back to the gully right after breakfast to look at the colts and Marj. went with me so we took a little stroll up through Ivey's place on our way home. I pruned apple trees after I got back till noon and it was an ideal job for the morning. The sun was hot but not strong and there was a gentle breeze from the lake that was as refreshing as a drink of water. The birds were thick and sounded delightful and every now and then I would see the pale tinted flash of a blue-bird amongst the gray branches which with the rich green carpet below made the beauty of it all sort of thrill. The whole effect was | Frank went down this morning to help Mr. Johnson load his stuff. He had several members of the congregation there to help him get moved out. He & Mrs. Johnson are going to stay at the Hardings till after Sunday. I went back to the gully right after breakfast to look at the colts and Marj. went with me so we took a little stroll up through Ivey's place on our way home. I pruned apple trees after I got back till noon and it was an ideal job for the morning. The sun was hot but not strong and there was a gentle breeze from the lake that was as refreshing as a drink of water. The birds were thick and sounded delightful and every now and then I would see the pale tinted flash of a blue-bird amongst the gray branches which with the rich green carpet below made the beauty of it all sort of thrill. The whole effect was | ||
| − | to fill me with a sort of satisfied happiness which meade me realise that farming is the best job on earth even if there is no more than living to be made out of it. Dad. took Pommers & Harry out and did a little disking this morning but said it was not fit yet. This after noon Frank and I sheared the yearling ram that was in the barn and then we helped Dad. get hooked up to the disks with Billy & Harry. He went out more to get Billy working than anything and didn't stay long Billy went fine. Frank and I then sheared old Archie before ity was tome to do chores. To-night Marj. and I went down town she went to see Miss McQueen and I went to band practice. Mid.is gertting so enthusiastic now he is leader that he wants | + | to fill me with a sort of satisfied happiness which meade me realise that farming is the best job on earth even if there is no more than living to be made out of it. Dad. took Pommers & Harry out and did a little disking this morning but said it was not fit yet. This after noon Frank and I sheared the yearling ram that was in the barn and then we helped Dad. get hooked up to the disks with Billy & Harry. He went out more to get Billy working than anything and didn't stay long Billy went fine. Frank and I then sheared old Archie before ity was tome to do chores. To-night Marj. and I went down town she went to see Miss McQueen and I went to band practice. Mid.is gertting so enthusiastic now he is leader that he wants to practice twice a week. It was raining when we cam ehime but warm. |
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evening, warm enough for summer. We got a lot of lovely may flowers. Dad. & Enah went down to Pinafore practice & Frank went down town to see Lila and went up to the farewell tea the Guild put on for Mr. Johnson. Thry are a bunch of hypocrites all right. Tom was over this evening for quite awhile. Winnie is feeling quite sick and the doctor wrote to the bank saying she would have to be out for two weeks. Hot to-day
Wednesday Thursday April 6 7th
Frank went down this morning to help Mr. Johnson load his stuff. He had several members of the congregation there to help him get moved out. He & Mrs. Johnson are going to stay at the Hardings till after Sunday. I went back to the gully right after breakfast to look at the colts and Marj. went with me so we took a little stroll up through Ivey's place on our way home. I pruned apple trees after I got back till noon and it was an ideal job for the morning. The sun was hot but not strong and there was a gentle breeze from the lake that was as refreshing as a drink of water. The birds were thick and sounded delightful and every now and then I would see the pale tinted flash of a blue-bird amongst the gray branches which with the rich green carpet below made the beauty of it all sort of thrill. The whole effect was
to fill me with a sort of satisfied happiness which meade me realise that farming is the best job on earth even if there is no more than living to be made out of it. Dad. took Pommers & Harry out and did a little disking this morning but said it was not fit yet. This after noon Frank and I sheared the yearling ram that was in the barn and then we helped Dad. get hooked up to the disks with Billy & Harry. He went out more to get Billy working than anything and didn't stay long Billy went fine. Frank and I then sheared old Archie before ity was tome to do chores. To-night Marj. and I went down town she went to see Miss McQueen and I went to band practice. Mid.is gertting so enthusiastic now he is leader that he wants to practice twice a week. It was raining when we cam ehime but warm.
Friday April 8th
