| A few photographs I took when I was back in Arcola. Quite a few of my family read this blog, so I thought I’d share them, in no particular order. There are more in the extended entry. |
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Arcola was pretty quiet, and the skies overcast.
After the funeral tea, we got together for a couple at the “High House”. A fairly bland looking building in the center of a small prairie town – one of a handful of “opera houses” built around the turn of the last century, and a provincial historic building.
Inside the best kept secret in Saskatchewan…
On Saturday, after having lunch, we spent some time at the museum, then went out to the airstrip to see my brother Ken’s pride and joy.
1968 Cessna 150, only crashed once! It cost him less than a new Arctic Cat. Though, an Arctic Cat probably weighs more.
My cousin Ian, and Ken’s friend Kevin at the High House.
Grampa playing croqinole with the kids.
Flower bouquets. There were several (some of which were donated to Arcola hospital afterwards), as well as hundreds of cards.
My aunt Gwen and cousin Thorunn.
It was nice seeing so many people, some of whom I’ve hardly talked to since I left after high school.
My mom would have been very, very pleased. (Well, maybe not so much about Aunt Gwen re-arranging the cupboards….)
Kate, thank you for sharing these pictures. They are full of character and warmth.
I have been meaning to send you my condolences, but I needed to wait until I fully realized that I could not say anything that would make it better or make the pain go away, which is always what I want to do in these circumstances. So, my condolences and my best wishes to you and to your family.
Thanks, Joe.
Kate – we were so sorry to hear the sad news of
your moms passing. We will miss her visits and her letters. She was my cousin and will miss her dearly
Love to all