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My family came to what is now Boulder, Colorado, arriving when Boulder was three months old. My Great-great-grandfather was Carson W. Arbuthnot and with him, he brought his four sons and a son-in-law. Since a little child I have loved the history of this beautiful mountain area, the legacy's of the Natives who were here when my family arrived, and the way our community has grown to what it is today. My blog is dedicated to seeking evidence of all that happened. The good, the bad and the ugly, I will share the evidence of what I find.

I also share Boulder County and Colorado History through entertaining storytelling. Dressed as one of my early Boulder County ancestors, I will make you laugh, smile and sometimes cry as I share the stories of the people who came before us and who established these communities that we enjoy today. Please visit my storytelling and events pages for information on performances.

Welcome to my blog, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Sincerely,
Donlyn Arbuthnot

Saturday, January 19, 2019

January 19, 1942 Diary

Monday, 19th Day - 346 Days to Follow

Diary written by Margie Arbuthnot

12 above at 7A.M.
A cloudy morning but sun shinning by 10 o'clock.
Letter from Nora today. Package from Mrs. Hill to Una.
Mr. Seader here this P.M. hunting work.
Donnie said Don Carrels enlisted in the army, his wife a position in Wash. D.C.
Don home from work at 7:30.
Simpkins here hunting their cow.
Temp at 8P.M. 21 degrees.
Writing to Jessie tonight.

This entry made me laugh - Mr. Simpkins is looking for his cow that got out.  
Still, to this day, the cows around Haystack Mountain will get out.
I am always very careful driving to the Altona Grange, always on the look out for cattle on the road.  Especially at night, when the black angus are out.  They can be very difficult to see in the dark.


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