August 6, 1938 The Duke of Sutherland opens the games. She attempts to pay attention, but didn't sleep well last night. She stifles a yawn. In contrast, J. is listening with rapt attention. Which isn't surprising — he is 1/4 Scottish. His maternal grandfather. She hasn't told him the full …
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The Cathedral Trees [Seven Sisters]
August 5, 1938 This is one of their favourite spots, even if a little eerie. They do not speak. ================ [Sidenote A: "THERE is a well-known trail in Stanley Park that leads to what I always love to call the "Cathedral Trees"–that group of some half-dozen forest giants that arch …
A Girl Swims to Bowen
August 2, 1938 She catches up on yesterday's newspaper headlines. Ann Mundigel swam to Bowen Island on Saturday, in 7 hours and 14 minutes! Imagine. "How I Swam to Bowen Island... NO CROONERS WANTED My mother and brother did a lot to cheer me along as I fought to get out of that …
Tugboats
July 27, 1938 — 2pm Wednesday, July 27 1938 2pm - The CPR Steamer, The Princess Adelaide, docked at adjacent Pier C is moved. 2:02pm Fourth alarm. 2:02pm The entire North end of the pier is in flames. It is so hot, four fireman leap in to the water “when the heat became to much of the …
CPR Fire
July 27, 1938 - 2:25pm She watches in disbelief. At the same time it is mesmerizing. Unbeknownst to her, A. is on the scene shooting the fire. She will find this out tomorrow. She is also worried about J. He works downtown. She keeps watching. ========================= Wednesday, …