lagthirteen

Enjoyed this very much. Beautiful country, and beautiful friendships formed among the workers and family. Living in primitive quarters in primitive conditions. We take for granted what we have today, washing machine, walls that keep out the flies, the easy access to food. We are so privileged to just have clean water coming into the house and sanitation. I certainly missed my calling. I have always yearned to live such a life. Real hard , solid work, community, majestic surroundings. Alas, I am old now, maybe the next time around. Eh. Is there adventure out there? I think so. Go out and find it, live it.

None of the three stocked enough firewood for one winter . Wood gathering is a daily chore . You need wood to cure, a covered area for storage, kindling. Every evening gathering, chopping, storing. Comical to see the "rounds". None of them , nor the animals, would make it through a Montana winter. First things you do on a property , fences, trees, put in your potatoes. Felt bad for the Karen lady, she is a perfect frontier wife, she was in her element, chastised for being good at her job. The Clune man, a simp. The children, all lovely and learnt what life is really about. Wonder where they are now?

I was there for the Beanie Bubble. I never participated, did not see the point. My kids were gifted a few by their grandmother. I did recognize some the toys from the movie. My sister in law however, really took to the craze. She lived in Houston. Her daughter had a closet stuffed with the under stuffed toys. This was her daughter's retirement, college fund, she will make millions!!! So ironic. Her husband's company annual was in 100mil, my annual was closer to fifty. But, all in all, through the in's and outs of the 90s/2000s , I made out better in the long run. Plus, I still have great hair .