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Tag Archives: prospecting
Harry’s Hotel Etiquette
Hotel Fort Macleod CODE OF RULES 1. Guests will be provided with breakfast and supper, but must rustle their own dinner. 2. Boots and spurs must be removed at night before retiring. 3. Dogs are not allowed in the bunks, … Continue reading
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Tagged accommodations, Alberta, Canada, homesteading, hotels, humor, mining, prospecting, random
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The Grub Stake
By Linda Butler Told by her father, Charlie Vance (owner of the store) A prospector came to our general store in Snow Lake MB after being out in the bush for several months. “Charlie”, he said. “I’ve come to town … Continue reading
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Tagged English language, humor, Manitoba, prospecting, random, Snow Lake MB
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