3.00pm went to visit Jean March and Trevor. It was supposed to be for afternoon tea. When we got there, they had prepared a table full of eats (including blood sausage) and we were told “I don’t want any nonsense now. You must eat!” If we let them, the Saints would kill us with kindness.
Looking out from Jean’s property, one can see the Heart Shaped Waterfall, which has a little water flowing down it at the moment.
Jean’s mother – Mama Lizzy – was also there. I found out that she and I have the same birthday. Only difference is that she is turning 91, and I am turning 60. She is still VERY active – walks kilometers each week to get herself to the Salvation Army church meetings.
I love hearing from the old folk what life was like "before days".
Mama Lizzy told us how they used to use hessian potato bags (which they called gunny bags) for all sorts of things. A piece of fabric tied through it to make a strap around each arm would make a bag that you could carry on your back. Fire wood or vegetables to sell at the market etc. was carried in this way on the long walks to and from Jamestown. No cars in those days - just donkeys for the fortunate ones. Gunny bags were also strapped to the donkeys like pannier bags. Shoes (that is, if you had any) would be carried over your shoulder on these walks, and put on just before entering town, so as not to wear them out.
If one tied a cord to the gunny bag in a different way, it would serve as an apron.
Deadwood Bible Study. 7.30 pm. Although this is supposed to be a ladies' Bible study, there are also 2 teenagers that attend. Annalise (12 years) who is a good school student, and Brandon (13 years) who is a problem child. It is great to have them participating, and just being part of the group.
Hello Hazie. Keep going my friend. You are doing so well. This blog is fantastic. So interesting and lovely photos. I am thrilled that the children are enjoying you.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what your cheeky cat will do when the dogs arrive. When will that be - it seems so long.