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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, March 23, 2019

March 23, 1942 Diary

Monday, 82nd Day - 283 Days to Follow

Written by Margie Arbuthnot

I didn't wash today.  Don brought wash water today, then he disked [plowed].
Dad cleaned some barley this P.M.
Aunt Ione and I made 13 glasses of apple jelly today.
It has been cloudy most of today.
I worked some on out rug today.
Carol Jane here all day.

I tried to find a photo of a machine used to help clean the wheat and barley.  It was called a "Dutch Mill" as well as some other names.  Instead I found an interesting 1934 cartoon, called "The Dutch Mill".  It has an interesting outcome.   Click here and you can watch it.
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