Done chores and at back bush in afternoon. Edna stayed with us while Roy & Georgie were at town. Hod’s and Harrys here in evening. Fine and bright like spring. Seen first robin. Snow almost all gone.

Done chores and Brock to Edge {Opbe?} In forenoon for seed oats. At bush in afternoon. Fine but looking like rain.

Done chores Brock chopping. Raining at times all day. Brock & I to town at night. Turning colder in night

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