April Friday 22 1927

Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean.

Saturday 23

Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us.

Sunday 24

A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long.

April Monday 25 1927

A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon.

Tuesday 26

A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes.

Wednesday 27

Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, & the girls brought up some "Spuds"

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