March 17 thru 18, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Saturday, March 17, 1894 --- Bert saw the first woodchuck of the spring today.  Bert helped do the chores, and then Leman and Bert took two more loads of hay to Prattsburgh.  Bert bought a "spongue" to wash his buggy with.
Sunday, March 18, 1894 --- Bert saw two butterflies and another woodchuck today.  Bert seems to notice wildlife.  Bert went up to Russell Dye's place and got two dollars and 25 cents.   Then Bert went up to Eugene's for a while to visit, and then went over to Herman's and paid Glenn his interest (on a loan?) of 30 cents.  Bert then went over to J.G.McConnell's sap bush (maple syrup making)  Bert stayed with Mr. Borden for a while and then came home (to John Babcock's?)   "I am twenty seven today and I have had to find my owne (sic) home for the past six years"  (Don's note --- I've been wondering where Bert actually lived.  He seems to stay at a number of places but does not seem to have a definite home?? - He stays overnight sometimes with his father - John Babcock, but also stays at his brother Herman's place, and often with Russell Dye or with Milo Dye.)

March 15 thru 16, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Thursday, March 15, 1894 ---  They drew 8 loads of hay - probably drawing hay from stacks out in the fields into the barn on the new place?  They did not get home until 10PM!
Friday, March 16, 1894 ---  "The wind is in the south, and it blew right stout".   Bert helped John load some hay and he drove it to Prattsburgh.  Leman went down to "debs" (?) to get the horses shod, but he was not home.  Leman came back and they loaded up another load of hay and took it to Prattsburgh.  Bert cleaned snow off another hay stack, and then stayed in the house a while before doing the evening chores.  Leman drew some hay to feed the horses.