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Skis and Ski Jumping
Ski jumping was introduced into the USA in 1880s by the Norwegians. In fact, Odd Lovoll writes in The Promise Fulfilled that “ski jumper” became a nickname for Norwegians! Not bad, I’d say, measured against what immigrants were sometimes called. Here’s a … Continue reading
Nice Catch of Fish!
Here’s another great photo from Conrad: a fine catch of fish was taken in 1931, or 80 years ago. Conrad says he was two and a half years old at the time, the little fellow on the right next to his dad. … Continue reading
The Old Swimming Hole
Did any of you remember talk of the old swimming hole – or better, the place itself? When I was a kid, I remember my father Garven telling about a stream on the farm that they would dam up and use … Continue reading
