tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post2942016566096875733..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Hudson's Bay Company Research TripLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43517405375978346062011-05-21T17:21:59.948-04:002011-05-21T17:21:59.948-04:00It's amazing the hardships people have endured...It's amazing the hardships people have endured through the years. The fortitude! That train photo was an example of such.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50938151754393126692011-05-21T14:28:49.892-04:002011-05-21T14:28:49.892-04:00Hey Niki, yup, I'm your gal. There's just ...Hey Niki, yup, I'm your gal. There's just something stirring about the tangible evidence of history. People say they want to leave their mark behind... well, sometimes one person doesn't cut it... it takes many people to make a mark which stands for a century or two. And it's the combined effort of all those people that makes the stories so dear.<br /><br />Yes, attending a Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31245840074695327312011-05-21T14:13:59.551-04:002011-05-21T14:13:59.551-04:00Hey Barb, sorry to get back to you so late... than...Hey Barb, sorry to get back to you so late... thanks on the congrats. I entered 5 contests during a one month period and semi-finaled or finaled in 4 of them. I have to admit that's my best results to date. Thanks for mentioning it here.<br /><br />You remind me of me... wherever we lived while in the military, we didn't bother playing tourist until the day or 2 before we moved away. ThenAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-62676106187550342202011-05-21T13:57:06.652-04:002011-05-21T13:57:06.652-04:00Carla, I finally had a chance to look at your blog...Carla, I finally had a chance to look at your blog for the photos of the Maine ruins, but what caught my eye is the 1881 Minnesota snowstorm photo.<br /><br />The reason this stood out was because on my trip, I came across the same type of photos the from Humboldt, SK region taken in the 1940's. But they showed men digging the train out of the snowbank and travelling along an open tunnel to Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88941302143084733112011-05-19T10:23:58.745-04:002011-05-19T10:23:58.745-04:00I'm chuckling, Anita, at the picture of the ox...I'm chuckling, Anita, at the picture of the ox cart tracks. A few years ago we were doing a unit study (homeschooling) on the American pioneers. Part of our study included a trip to an authentic mountain man rendezvous in Fort Bridger, Wyoming (about 4 hours north). I wanted to take a detour on the way home to view the old wagon trail tracks, which are still visible. Hubby and children Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23820126406243519142011-05-18T06:19:12.615-04:002011-05-18T06:19:12.615-04:00Anita!!
I haven't had a chance to congratulat...Anita!!<br /><br />I haven't had a chance to congratulate you on your latest contest final. You've racked up so many of them I'm losing count!<br /><br />And great pics. To my shame, I can't say I've explored many local ruins (and my area is rich with them--forts, the underground railroad, even a presidential assassination). But every time I pass the Erie Canal, I keep Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6051442782312514882011-05-18T01:42:45.017-04:002011-05-18T01:42:45.017-04:00This is fascinating, Anita. You sound like me stop...This is fascinating, Anita. You sound like me stopping to take all the pics. I blogged last week about a research trip I took at some ruins in Maine. I enjoyed hearing about someone further north than I!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74915651742329593312011-05-17T23:53:41.318-04:002011-05-17T23:53:41.318-04:00Haha - the only thing wrong with being on the toad...Haha - the only thing wrong with being on the toad all day is playing catch up with the comments. Anthe the email.<br /><br />Actually, the motel I'm staying in tonight doesn't have Internet service. What a bummer! And it's the only motel in the area. :( Tomorrow, I still have to drive 30 mins or so to get to the next museum.<br /><br />I got a sunburn on my arms today after spendingAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80794631811548123902011-05-17T23:45:01.977-04:002011-05-17T23:45:01.977-04:00LOL Susie, the three of us will go. We'll cras...LOL Susie, the three of us will go. We'll crash Barry's flat and twist his arm until he takes us where Dina needs to research. Should be fun. :D<br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-78016958200277594022011-05-17T23:40:18.634-04:002011-05-17T23:40:18.634-04:00Dina, I'd love to go with you. I have cousins ...Dina, I'd love to go with you. I have cousins in Britain. :)<br /><br />Considering you live in one of the older states, you've got twice as much history to wade through than I have. Lucky you.:D<br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86590471340634255362011-05-17T16:46:39.776-04:002011-05-17T16:46:39.776-04:00Sure, let's make it a group trip :)Sure, let's make it a group trip :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12572143612344351782011-05-17T16:38:25.625-04:002011-05-17T16:38:25.625-04:00Cool post, Anita! How exciting to see / imagine wh...Cool post, Anita! How exciting to see / imagine what used to be where. It's so much fun to imagine our characters as part of these buildings and events.<br /><br />You know me; I'd have loved to have gone into the church!<br /><br />And yes, Carlton Trail sounds much more pleasant to me.<br /><br />Maybe Dina can take me to England with her!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1574366750522230372011-05-17T14:06:39.639-04:002011-05-17T14:06:39.639-04:00I'd love to go back to Britain for a research ...I'd love to go back to Britain for a research trip! My contemporary series is set in my local area, so research trips for that were quick little afternoon outings.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52029019654368602972011-05-17T11:12:41.564-04:002011-05-17T11:12:41.564-04:00Usually, it's very restful. And usually I get ...Usually, it's very restful. And usually I get a volume of work written. This year I was too emotional and excited about the contest circuit and my research trip. Instead of working on my wip, I delved into writing this blog and seeped in the history while looking at all the photos I'd taken on the way there.<br /><br />One thing I still have to learn as a writer is how to corral my Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57165448994336283802011-05-17T10:52:47.181-04:002011-05-17T10:52:47.181-04:00Anita, I meant to add that I really would love to ...Anita, I meant to add that I really would love to attend that retreat at the Abbey. How incredibly very restful that must of been.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28017037626020009902011-05-17T10:40:37.234-04:002011-05-17T10:40:37.234-04:00Thank you, Suzie. And you're welcome.
I hope ...Thank you, Suzie. And you're welcome.<br /><br />I hope you'll write a post about your trip when you get home, huh?<br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68553531839853505572011-05-17T10:39:28.223-04:002011-05-17T10:39:28.223-04:00You're welcome, Lisa and thank you.
You bring...You're welcome, Lisa and thank you.<br /><br />You bring up a good point... so much of our history is lost when people don't promote it.<br /><br />Take this trip... I'm travelling the 19th century Carlton Trail which parallels the old Telegraph line. <br /><br />However, I was very disappointed to learn this isn't called the Carlton Trail, but the CanAm Hwy. I've driven on Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66682358313571550732011-05-17T10:23:41.952-04:002011-05-17T10:23:41.952-04:00Deb, thanks for the suggestion. I've changed t...Deb, thanks for the suggestion. I've changed the title, oh wise one. :)<br /><br />And thanks for the promotion for my contest win, too. Actually, it's only 4 for 5 and I'm not holding my breath on the TBL results. <br /><br />And as my critique partner my dear, you played a big part in my results so I'm handing the accolades back to you. :D<br /><br />Thanks for your support, DebAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60781622970402973032011-05-17T09:01:06.352-04:002011-05-17T09:01:06.352-04:00This is so awesomely cool, Anita! I'm so glad ...This is so awesomely cool, Anita! I'm so glad you shared this.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8735686126137906392011-05-17T06:56:41.570-04:002011-05-17T06:56:41.570-04:00It makes a tingle go up my spine to know that the ...It makes a tingle go up my spine to know that the wheel ruts are still there. I had never really thought that history of that kind would still be so tangible even now. When in New Mexico we visited some of the ancient Native American villages, even though they'd been abandoned for several hundred years, when I looked out over the desert I could still see the old trade routes they used, thoughLisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-216124808561545482011-05-17T06:43:09.626-04:002011-05-17T06:43:09.626-04:00How exciting Anita! Research trips are the best! ...How exciting Anita! Research trips are the best! I think you should put Hudson Bay Company right in the title. I was clueless about the HBC acronym. <br /><br />There is nothing like the feeling of standing where your characters stand or should I say stood to pull in that special depth of setting. <br /><br />Congratulations on a great trip (retreat and research). And so that everyone knows ..Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com