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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

Monday, March 18, 2019

March 18, 1942 Diary

Wednesday, 77th Day - 288 Days to Follow

Written by Margie Arbuthnot

Cold and some wind today.  I ironed and made mince pie filling - 5 quarts.
Don's were here for dinner.  Florence run the tractor while Don and Dad went to Longmont this P.M.
Darline went to school at Batchelder this P.M.
Cloudy most of this P.M. Wind in the N.E.

One wonders what Florence did when she ran the tractor.
It was most likely the new tractor that Don had purchased.
I'm sure she couldn't wait to drive it as she was adventurous in that way.
But gasoline was rationed during this time at three gallons a week.
In 1942, gas sold for $.15 a gallon.

White Texaco Service Station
Broadway and Arapahoe, Boulder, CO

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