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Most ships and boats that we see today are pleasure craft.

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Skating on Tolson's Pond
1918
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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When we weren't on the Basin we skated on Tolson's Pond or on the Meadow (on Meadowbrook Drive). We used to put hot potatoes in our skateboots, and when we were skating leave them in our regular boots, so our feet were warm when we changed. We coasted down the hills, not heavy traffic then, just an occasional delivery sleigh, and we used to hitch rides by fastening the rope of the sled to the back of the delivery sleigh (Canfield's probably) and get carried along in fine style. I'm sure it was very dangerous and I would have had a fit if my children or grandchildren had done such a thing.

We used to go back to Heffler's Field. There were two farms side by side, Mitchell's field at the top of what is now called Meadowbrook and Hefflers at the top of what would be a continuation of Sullivan's Hill. It is all the Basinview area. After the logs had been brought out there was a fine road. We'd hitch our sleds together, putting the largest in front, and have a wonderful coast all the way through the woods down to the Main Road.

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Club house
1938
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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In summer we had the Club House. It was really the center of activity for the whole village. People would play tennis and swim. There were dances, and teas every Saturday afternoon, when the women would take turns providing. Boats and canoes were stored in the lower part of the Club and were in constant use.

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Sports Day
1922
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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We had sports day with swimming and rowing races and every one went. Here is a picture of the crowd on the back verandah.

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After a race
1922
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Here is a picture of Marcella Butler and me just after a race. And you can see the beatiful costumes we wore in those days. (laughing)

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Group at Admiral's Rock
1925
Admiral's Rock, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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We went over to Admiral's Rock for picnics and a swim. Here is a group of us over there, I'm there in the front, and see George up there up at the top. Some of the Christies and some of the Campfields, it was kind of a party at that time.

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Ready to go.
1922
Admiral's Rock, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

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And here's another. Thats George in the middle, and Jack Macallum, Pat's father. And Mr. Butcher who came every summer to Bedford.

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Tennis players
1922
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada