tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post8709548503803954627..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: A Cardinal Rule of the North Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-44240214465695087692017-02-09T18:21:30.423-07:002017-02-09T18:21:30.423-07:00Wonderful details, and I could read on and on. Sim...Wonderful details, and I could read on and on. Simpler times, for sure. Everything was different in the 60s. I wonder what my dad would have thought of the internet and all the information at your fingertips. My mum would love that she could watch movies on an ipad while in bed. Thank you, Louise. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-86917243902422248292017-02-08T15:44:02.027-07:002017-02-08T15:44:02.027-07:00Times have changed a lot over the years.Times have changed a lot over the years.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-70468093925003546482017-02-07T18:40:20.614-07:002017-02-07T18:40:20.614-07:00All this is so fascinating to me, Louise. I know i...All this is so fascinating to me, Louise. I know it was daily life for all of you, but there's a lot of excitement and adventure in it! How fun that you are still tobogganing. You must have some fond memories of it from your childhood.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58441938299819508522017-02-07T11:11:01.216-07:002017-02-07T11:11:01.216-07:00That golden rule of the north saved many lives I a...That golden rule of the north saved many lives I am sure!<br />I had forgotten that your mother was a teacher as well, Louise. Did she 'fill in' often for your father?<br /><br />Nothing is better than playing outside in the cold winter!....so invigorating and one doesn't even notice how cold it is.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-83466554564497468602017-02-05T20:48:11.972-07:002017-02-05T20:48:11.972-07:00I know what you mean about the people who have the...I know what you mean about the people who have the least sharing the most. Too often, wealth takes away compassion. I imagine most travelers who needed a place to stay were welcome guests because they brought news with them and had different life stories to share.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-7380797932675674392017-02-05T11:28:36.789-07:002017-02-05T11:28:36.789-07:00I enjoying reading these posts. You take me into ...I enjoying reading these posts. You take me into another time and cultural lifestyle. I admire your father for his dedication and work. I can only imagine the real dangers out in the wilderness. <br /><br />I have not been on a toboggan in some time. It sure brought back some happy memories.<br /><br />Safe travels...your journey is amazing. Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-89426567797612887852017-02-04T16:58:10.126-07:002017-02-04T16:58:10.126-07:00It's a shame not much cultural mixing went alo...It's a shame not much cultural mixing went along Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48257987008510581302017-02-04T12:25:25.061-07:002017-02-04T12:25:25.061-07:00Fascinating insight into a life very different fro...Fascinating insight into a life very different from my own.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-38515499141167689422017-02-04T09:21:58.473-07:002017-02-04T09:21:58.473-07:00Unfortunately, kids being mauled or killed by dogs...Unfortunately, kids being mauled or killed by dogs is still a problem on many reserves. Dogs often run free, breed and produce essentially wild packs of untamed, half-starved dogs. Many reserves used to have what was called "Dog Days." That's when the RCMP would designate a day for everyone had to tie up their personal dogs at home. Then they'd go around and shoot any roaming dog they found. That's how they kept the numbers down. Nowadays, dog rescue societies object to this practice and try to rescue the dogs instead, bringing them to cities for socialization and adoption.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-68073779622348460072017-02-04T08:02:53.782-07:002017-02-04T08:02:53.782-07:00Sharing fun time with other adults must have been ...Sharing fun time with other adults must have been super important for those few on the island. They were in their own world really and had to make time for work and play. I loved the pictures of you on the tobaggan That must have brought back so many memories for you. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-64072499841137066842017-02-04T07:11:28.516-07:002017-02-04T07:11:28.516-07:00Somehow I'm not surprised that mixing socially...Somehow I'm not surprised that mixing socially with the natives was discouraged. Being hospitable was smart though - loners probably didn't survive up north.<br />Glad the two of you still enjoy sledding.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-63292879785142031322017-02-04T06:16:47.564-07:002017-02-04T06:16:47.564-07:00Never knew the rules were so strict. With not much...Never knew the rules were so strict. With not much to do hospitality probably was a prerequisite for staying sane. Good that the Indians kept a close eye too. Nice of them to do. haha all you need is a bed indeed. travel away.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-45330895162238851142017-02-04T05:21:52.249-07:002017-02-04T05:21:52.249-07:00Another wonderful post about a different world. I...Another wonderful post about a different world. I am sure hopsitliaty was important and in the world without TV and internet, such social interaction was probably craved. Travel safely!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-51273213391640861112017-02-03T23:50:31.661-07:002017-02-03T23:50:31.661-07:00absolutely beautiful writing dear friend!!!
Hospi...absolutely beautiful writing dear friend!!!<br /><br />Hospitality is the thing along with so many other precious traditions which is you can say "Gone with the wind" <br />how strict the rules were then about having relationship with Indians i saw such stuff only in movies and read in books.<br />Under such circumstances it was obvious to keep eye on you[children] as the environment seemed superstitious .<br />while reading this i remember an very old woman who lived in my native village in 1980 .Her son moved to city near village with his family and visited her once a week.she did not go with them and stayed in her old clay home that's roof was weak.<br />They belonged to a race who was [according to village people ]was low and her husband was a gutter cleaner and people did not treated them equally and respectfully .As young girl[ten] i used to visit her [with the permission of my mother ] bring her a pot of drinking water from the tube well [no water supply was there then] brought her food from our home and sit for while to listen her [she was in her nineties]it pleased me to make her smile and happy.Though it caused trouble in our relationship to other relatives who were already angry for my admission to school.<br />Love is vast .It is BASE of the CREATION of this UNIVERSE .and this is the only relation between humanity i believe.<br />our skin colors and our thought vary due to the gene pool we make by grouping ,when they break all is equal and beautiful .This makes our creator happy with us.<br />wishing you a safe journey my dear friend!<br />take great care.<br />sending you hugs and best wishes. bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-32423089653345527452017-02-03T23:09:25.487-07:002017-02-03T23:09:25.487-07:00I have found with sleeping bags, with duck or goo...I have found with sleeping bags, with duck or goose down, poly fill and/or other synthetic ones, you need lots of warm layers underneath. Even newspapers if you happen to camp overnight on the back of a ute ( Utility truck), cold metal was not the right base.Were the planes ever delayed? Our family waited at Kamloops in B.C. a long time this morning, finally after the grader and de-icer did their job, flew to Vancouver. A mad dash to board in time, only for another almost 2 hour delay. It seems Vancouver has snow to very low levels!! The joy of having the most wonderful skiing holiday. Love your Friday story, as always.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.com