The Practical Child

"When Susan was about two or three, someone spilled a glass of milk. Usually the boys would wait until I cleaned it up. Not Susan. Off the stool she climbed to get a rag and started the mop up. Are all girls like that?" - Marg



Well since very few boys have a "play ironing board" I guess girls like Susan get trained at an early age. That being said, I think I iron a lot more often than she does. Whenever I point this out she replies, "why would I buy any clothing I have to iron?" - Jason

Out Standing in her Field - Life on a farm

Memories from Ellen

"When I think back to when we were kids, some of my fondest memories were visiting Susan at the farm.... it was always laid back and relaxing.... she and her family were always very friendly and "Mrs. A" cooking was to die for. Anyway...I remember one night we had a sleepover in "Grampa's Cabin"..... we were hanging out listening to "Men at Work" and every time I hear one of their songs, I think of that time. If I remember correctly there was a bat involved and maybe a little screaming occurred... Good Times."

Mining for Potatoes

"Rob, Hugh and Susan had a "mine" in the ditch at the curve in the lane. Many summer hours were spent digging for gold. One summer they planted potatoes in the pit - I don't think there was ever a harvest but if a tool was missing we knew where to look for it." - Marg.

Apparently there was business documentation too. At last check, this piece of paper was worth roughly the same amount as Bre-X mining stock.

Christmas, Birthdays, Vacations - a time for family